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Treasury allocates $1,5bn on sanitary wear to public schools
The Treasury has allocated $1,5 billion towards the procurement and distribution of sanitary wear to public schools.This is contained in Finance and Economic Development minister Mthuli Ncube'...Published: 28 Nov 2022 at 04:58hrs | | by Staff reporter
Sangoma uses manhood to heal patient
A SELF-STYLED sangoma from Stoneridge in Harare has been arrested on rape charges and allegedly using his manhood to treat a woman who had menstruation problems.Stephen Nyashanu Mabviregudo (3...Published: 13 Apr 2021 at 06:42hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Mahere protests jail conditions
MDC Alliance spokesperson Fadzayi Mahere will remain behind bars until Friday after a Harare magistrate deferred his ruling on the politician's application against placement on remand.The outs...Published: 13 Jan 2021 at 07:53hrs | 9 | by Staff reporter
Mahere says police cells are 'unbearable'
MDC Alliance spokesperson Fadzayi Mahere, who was Tuesday remanded in custody to Friday on charges of publishing falsehoods, complained in court of the deplorable state of cells at the Harare Central ...Published: 12 Jan 2021 at 16:15hrs | | by Staff reporter
5 Common eating disorders in women everyone should know about
Eating disorders are a group of psychological conditions that are associated with an unhealthy relationship with food. Most of these eating disorders are associated with poor self-esteem and distorte...Published: 30 Mar 2020 at 12:45hrs | 3 | by Staff Writer
Worsening period poverty in Zimbabwe calls for urgent action
For the first time since 2009, Zimbabwe's economy is projected to slide into a recession this year, with real GDP going down to -5.2%, the lowest economic growth rate in Africa this year. Inflation is...Published: 29 Apr 2019 at 10:58hrs | 5 | by Theresa Nyava
Fostering gender equality by eradicating period poverty
Again, it is that day of the year when we commemorate International Women's Day, a day that we also take stock of the victories that have been won for girls and women so far. And again, there is not m...Published: 09 Mar 2019 at 08:41hrs | | by Theresa Farai Nyava
Fostering gender equality by eradicating period poverty
Again, it is that day of the year when we commemorate International Women's Day, a day that we also take stock of the victories that have been won for girls and women so far. And again, there is not m...Published: 08 Mar 2019 at 09:57hrs | | by Theresa Farai Nyava
Sanitary wear for Lupane girls
A LUPANE businesswoman has donated sanitary wear to local girls in a bid to keep them in school as some would not attend classes due to their failure to purchase them.Ms Debra Dube through pro...Published: 03 Feb 2019 at 11:54hrs | | by Staff reporter
Of bloody period taboos and gender based violence
We often use the adverb "naturally" to explain inevitable things whose occurrence we just have to accept and deal with. We can't run away from such things, we simply have to face them. Whenever that a...Published: 07 Dec 2018 at 08:58hrs | 15 | by Theresa Nyava
Mthuli Ncube criticised over failure to prioritise health
FINANCE minister Mthuli Ncube has been criticised for failing to prioritise the funding of health in the 2019 budget, with health lobbyists dismissing it as a mere 'ritual' and a piece meal, which fal...Published: 24 Nov 2018 at 07:58hrs | | by Staff reporter
'Sanitary wear beyond reach of young girls'
Women organisations have bemoaned the high price of sanitary wear suggesting that they should be availed to women and young girls for free.This comes as the country has been characterised by p...Published: 06 Nov 2018 at 11:41hrs | | by Staff reporter
Remove pink tax on menstrual products to foster gender responsive budgeting
Sanitary Aid Zimbabwe (SanAid) is a not-for-profit organisation which supports girls in Zimbabwe to stay in school by providing free sanitary pads and menstruation health education. We also support fe...Published: 06 Nov 2018 at 10:15hrs | 1 | by Theresa Farai Nyava
Girl child empowerment: Everyone's duty
ZIMBABWE Women In Politics Alliance commemorates the International Day of the Girl Child by celebrating the 1,1 billion girls in the world and encouraging them to dream and aspire to be whoever they w...Published: 17 Oct 2018 at 06:59hrs | 12 | by Linda Masarira
Zimbabwe Women In Politics Alliance celebrate International day of the Girl Child
2018 Theme: With Her: A skilled Girl Force Zimbabwe Women In Politics Alliance celebrate the International day of the Girl Child by celebrating the 1.1 ...Published: 11 Oct 2018 at 19:09hrs | | by Linda T. Masarira
Open letter to the president of Zimbabwe
Dear honourable President (ED MNANGAGWA), First of all I would like to say congratulations for winning the 2018 elections. Yes we were not pleased as youth of Zimbabwe but anywhere we don't ha...Published: 03 Sep 2018 at 08:19hrs | | by Tracy Mpofu
Too poor for periods, Zimbabwe's girls rely on rags
When her monthly period comes, 17-year-old Maria Chaodza dismantles a home-made pillowcase and picks out pieces of its worn stuffing – an old, cloth rug – which she uses in place of the sanitary p...Published: 25 Jul 2018 at 07:42hrs | | by Reuters
Organisations donate to teen mothers
150 packs of sanitary pads were donated to young mothers between the ages of 13 and 24 years from Hwange. The donation was made by Women Arise and Shine in partnership with Maternity and New Born Care...Published: 08 Jul 2018 at 11:00hrs | | by Stephen Jakes
We vote using our brains dear Misihairabwi-Mushonga and never pantie politics again!
This is just gutter politics of the highest order! Gutter politics that is below the belt in the sense of the word. We cannot be told to vote for women just because they are women. We vote for people ...Published: 06 Apr 2018 at 18:45hrs | 1 | by Nomazulu Thata
Avenues IVF programme results in eight test tube births
The in vitro fertilisation (IVF) programme reintroduced at The Avenues Clinic in Harare in 2016 is proving successful, with eight live births so far and 20 ongoing pregnancies.The IVF Zimbabwe...Published: 29 Mar 2018 at 11:25hrs | | by Agencies
8 test tube babies born in Zimbabwe
The in vitro fertilisation (IVF) programme reintroduced at The Avenues Clinic in Harare in 2016 is proving successful, with eight live births so far and 20 ongoing pregnancies.The IVF Zimbabwe...Published: 28 Mar 2018 at 11:58hrs | | by Chengetai Chinembiri
Debate on accessibility and affordability of sanitary products in Zimbabwe
I have been following with keen interest the debate on sanitary pads in Zimbabwe since 2014. Both the private and public print media have been carrying screaming headlines on the subject matter. For e...Published: 02 Mar 2018 at 10:26hrs | | by Johanne Mhlanga
US gives grants to Zimbabwe grassroots organisations
The United State Embassy in Harare has said it President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) has recently given grants to seven grassroots organizations. The Embassy said ShamwariYemwana...Published: 21 Dec 2017 at 07:08hrs | | by Stephen Jakes
Outcry as gun-toting police officers raid kitchen tea party
Home Affairs deputy minister Obedingwa Mguni was yesterday grilled in the National Assembly over an incident in Siganda, Tsholotsho, where police officers allegedly pounced on women at a kitchen tea p...Published: 12 Oct 2017 at 10:15hrs | | by Staff Reporter
Man suffers from period pain, starts menstruating
IN a case of suspected juju, a 40-year-old Chitungwiza man claims he is experiencing menstruation periods for the past two weeks.Joseph Mwale showed H-Metro how he is experiencing pains during...Published: 20 Jul 2017 at 17:07hrs | | by Staff reporter
Depo-provera fuel HIV
Women from Matabeleland region who use Depo-provera are at great risk of contracting HIV, World Health Organisation (WHO) has reportedly said.Chances of contracting the virus are said to...Published: 03 May 2017 at 04:54hrs | | by Staff Reporter
Sanitary pads over condoms
Every time people go to clinics or hospitals for HIV testing and for contraception, before they leave, they are given a packet of condoms, I have experienced that too. This other day, I was sitting in...Published: 09 Mar 2017 at 15:32hrs | | by Belinda Chowa
'Mugabe stole my Valentine'
At the end of our farewell kiss, when our lips parted, she said it would be just 18 months."I will return the moment I have that MSc acronym after my name".She blinked away a tear and ...Published: 28 Feb 2017 at 17:22hrs | | by Jerà
Chombo, Chihuri face massive lawsuit
ZIMBABWE's quick-to-arrest and detain police have been dragged to the High Court by a group of 13 Harare residents for wrongful detention.The 13 citizens are demanding a combined $705 000 ...Published: 21 Jan 2017 at 11:26hrs | | by Staff reporter
Bizarre marriage . . .'Hubby' of 3 years turns out to be a woman
An idiom goes, love is blind.Some say when in love, the glare can be too bright it can blind a person. For others love is blind to reason and common sense.True that if you love someone...Published: 10 Dec 2016 at 16:55hrs | | by Staff reporter
Woman fakes menstruation to avoid sex
To avoid engaging in sex with her husband, a Chitungwiza woman is reportedly in the habit of faking her menstrual cycle.This came to light at Chitungwiza magistrate court where Vakai Gomwe...Published: 01 Dec 2016 at 20:59hrs | | by Staff reporter
1 in 10 African girls miss school because of menstruation
A number of small studies have been conducted in African countries on the effect of menstruation on girls' school attendance. But the situation across the continent remains unknown. We know fo...Published: 27 Sep 2016 at 10:22hrs | | by Kate Wilkinson
Mugabe's hilarious quotes
"Yes, I was dead. It's true I was dead. I resurrected""I have died many times. I have actually beaten Jesus Christ because he only died once."For a long time, even as the Western world...Published: 03 Sep 2016 at 20:47hrs | 1 | by online
Man up for 22 counts of rape, robbery
A 27-Year-Old man allegedly lured 11 women from Norton, promising them employment in Harare before raping and robbing them.Trymore Musakanya from Kingsdale Farm in Norton raped four of his vic...Published: 16 Mar 2016 at 06:08hrs | | by Fungai Lupande
Cephas Msipa's memoirs highlight gaps in Zimbabwe's history
DURING Human Rights Day commemorations last year, Nyasha Chikwinya, the Minister of Women's Affairs, Gender and Community Development and a war veteran, gave a heartrending snippet of her experience i...Published: 28 Jan 2016 at 11:24hrs | | by Farai Mabeza
Priscilla Misihairambwi-Mushonga: Any more 'useless' condoms?
Oops! I titled this piece "Priscilla Misihairambwi-Mushonga: Any more 'useless' condoms?" But all the same, the subject is synonymous with the case and I am ha...Published: 19 Dec 2015 at 17:23hrs | | by Zisunko Ndlovu
Am a product of a missed period - Chief urges men to talk menstruation with daughters
A Traditional chief has claimed he is a product of a 'missed period' and has urged all men to talk menstruation issues with their daughters."I am a product of a missed period. Menstruation hap...Published: 27 Sep 2015 at 09:05hrs | | by Staff Reporter
Tobaiwa Mudede responds to birth control drugs critics
Our presentation to the Parliamentary Portfolio committee on Women's Affairs, Gender and Community Development on July 7 2015 triggered a myriad of comments. We have received an overwhelming number o...Published: 25 Jul 2015 at 09:17hrs | | by Tobaiwa T Mudede and Richard Hondo
Woman bashed for continual menstruation
A clerk at the Victoria Falls Municipality-run Chinotimba Clinic beat up his wife for continuously menstruating thereby denying him his conjugal rights.Although he could not specify for ho...Published: 07 Jun 2015 at 13:43hrs | | by Leonard Ncube
Woman healed of continuous menstruation
HARARE woman has testified that she was healed of continuous menstruation that had tormented her for close to two years.Madzimai Julie made the heart ren-dering testimony at a Johane Masowe Ye...Published: 04 Feb 2015 at 08:42hrs | 1 | by Wilson Kakurira
Woman menstruates non-stop after mum in-law stole her panties
A Plumtree woman accused of killing her 62-year-old mother-in-law yesterday narrated how she menstruated continuously for days after the old woman had stolen her underwear.Privilege Ncube (27)...Published: 18 Jan 2015 at 18:36hrs | | by Staff reporter
Man impregnates only daughter
A MAN identified as Segun has allegedly impregnated his only daughter, a 16-year-old girl.The 42-year-old man allegedly asked her to come and live with him thirteen years after he lost custod...Published: 06 Oct 2014 at 13:22hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Vagina Monologues Writer to Visit Zimbabwe
Eve Ensler, Tony Award winning playwright, performer, activist, author of The Vagina Monologues and founder of the international One Billion Rising movement, arrives in Zimbabwe t...Published: 22 Jul 2014 at 18:53hrs | | by Staff Reporter
The plight of menstruating girls
Menstruation is a rite of passage which is received with mixed emotions. Some girls dread it. Others can't wait.For Zimbabwean adolescents, like in other African countries, this natural proces...Published: 19 Jul 2014 at 09:14hrs | | by Mary Taruvinga
Ban contraceptives, they are killing productive women says Mudede
Registrar-General Tobaiwa Mudede has urged Government to ban contraceptives which he claims have negative side-effects on women's health.In an interview with the Herald on Monday, Mudede said ...Published: 15 Jul 2014 at 03:53hrs | 1 | by Staff Reporter
Zanu-PF speaker blocks probe of corrupt ministers
The speaker of the House of Assembly, Jacob Mudenda, on Tuesday blocked the setting up of a parliamentary probe team to investigate corruption allegations against cabinet ministers and state enterpr...Published: 09 Jul 2014 at 08:25hrs | | by Staff reporter
Cow dung for Sanitary Pads?? WOMEN OF ZIMBABWE ARISE!!!!!
May 28 2014 was the day Zimbabwe and the world held the inaugural Menstrual Hygiene Day and shocking confessions were made by women from all cross sections of our lovely country. The worst shock was r...Published: 04 Jun 2014 at 12:26hrs | | by Lorraine Blondie Sibanda
Sunday Women Matters with Blondie - Feminine and dignified through every month?
The SADC Gender Protocol requires that by 2015 member states ensure the provision of hygiene and sanitary facilities and nutritional needs of women, including those in prison. The provisi...Published: 01 Jun 2014 at 16:37hrs | 4 | by Lorraine Blondie Sibanda
Zim women resort to cow dung in place of expensive sanitary pads
Rural Zimbabwean women have revealed shocking news that the high cost of sanitary pads in the country is forcing them to use cow dung during their period.The revelation came out during ...Published: 28 May 2014 at 20:55hrs | | by Staff reporter
Chinamwari: Teaching the art of seduction, sex
"The husband is supposed to pay to play with the beads because it is a form of seductive entertainment which helps in getting both the husband and wife aroused and ag...Published: 26 Mar 2014 at 06:48hrs | 3 | by Lizzy Kutyauripo
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