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Unlicenced joyride 'car thief' beg court

A 42-year-old man from New Lobengula, Bulawayo, who allegedly stole a Toyota Hiace kombi before crashing it into a precast wall while fleeing from police, has pleaded with the court to grant him legal representation.Jonathan Mpofu appeared…

Published: 17 Sep 2025 at 09:31hrs | 67 | by Staff reporter

Women's Bank partners Govt

The Zimbabwe Women's Microfinance Bank (ZWMB) has joined hands with Government to facilitate access to tractors under the Belarus mechanisation scheme, in a mov

Published: 17 Sep 2025 at 09:31hrs | 56 | by Staff reporter

Women lead the charge in Gukurahundi hearings

Women are taking centre stage in the ongoing Gukurahundi Hearings, demonstrating their vital role in post-conflict healing and reconciliation.Statistics from Zimpapers as of 3 September 2025 show that out of all submissions received, 5,412…

Published: 17 Sep 2025 at 07:55hrs | 46 | by Staff reporter

Car wash attendant steals bag with cash and gun

A 20-year-old car wash attendant, Albert Chimukuyu, has been convicted of theft after stealing a client's bag containing US$10,000 in cash and a loaded Makarov pistol from a Mercedes Benz in Harare.Chimukuyu committed the crime on March 21…

Published: 06 Sep 2025 at 17:47hrs | 69 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe women clinch Africa qualifier title

Zimbabwe Women were crowned champions of the ICC Women's T20 World Cup Africa Qualifier after a commanding nine-wicket victory over hosts Namibia at the Namibia Cricket Ground.Namibia set a modest target of 116, finishing on 115 for seven …

Published: 06 Sep 2025 at 17:46hrs | 61 | by Staff reporter

Can it truly be called empowerment if women still believe their worth lies in pleasing men's desires?

I am sure we have all come across the ever-increasing number of pictures and videos flooding our social media timelines. A quick scroll through platforms such as TikTok, Instagram, or even Facebook, and it is hard to miss content of w…

Published: 31 Aug 2025 at 21:07hrs | 283 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana

Gates launches plan to reduce population growth in Africa

The Gates Foundation is set to introduce a contraceptive in Kenya and other African countries, a hormonal intrauterine device (IUD) capable of preventing pregnancy for up to eight years.This marks the first contraceptive of its kind to be …

Published: 08 Aug 2025 at 16:10hrs | 5 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwean women used as guinea pigs

Zimbabwe has launched the Contraceptive Acceptability Research (CARE), a pioneering study that will assess the feasibility, uptake, and acceptability of the Annovera contraceptive ring among women and adolescent girls in the country. The i…

Published: 02 Aug 2025 at 13:20hrs | 761 | by Staff reporter

Women drown during 'manjuzu' rituals

The tragic drowning of two women performing "manjuzu" (mermaid) rituals at Nyaure River in Bindura on Monday has shocked the local community and stirred anger among traditional leaders. The incident, reportedly led by a self-styled prophet…

Published: 31 Jul 2025 at 08:22hrs | 1003 | by Staff reporter

90,000 Zimbabweans in SA apply for exemption permits

More than 90,000 Zimbabweans living in South Africa have applied for waivers to regularise their stay and avoid the threat of deportation, the Zimbabwe Community in South Africa has revealed. The disclosure followed a meeting between the c…

Published: 31 Jul 2025 at 08:21hrs | 328 | by Staff reporter

Mnangagwa's online stormtroopers target opposition women

Zimbabwe's ruling ZANU PF party, under President Emmerson Mnangagwa, is increasingly relying on coordinated social media campaigns to silence dissent, with a particular focus on women activists and opposition voices. These online operative…

Published: 31 Jul 2025 at 08:21hrs | 324 | by Staff reporter

Woman throws herself under truck in Gweru

Gweru was left shaken this afternoon after a woman from Bulawayo allegedly threw herself under a moving haulage truck at the busy intersection of Lobengula Avenue and 8th Street, in a tragic event that stunned onlookers.Moments before the …

Published: 10 Jul 2025 at 08:58hrs | 779 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe women's bank opens 11 000 accounts in 2024

The Zimbabwe Women Microfinance Bank (ZWMB) opened 11,120 new savings accounts in 2024 as part of the Government's ongoing push to promote financial inclusion and empower marginalized groups - particularly women and youth - across the coun…

Published: 08 Jul 2025 at 09:52hrs | | by Staff reporter

Manicaland has thinnest women in Zimbabwe

A recent report by the Zimbabwe Demographic and Health Survey (ZDHS) has revealed that Manicaland Province is among the regions with the highest prevalence of thinness among women aged between 20 and 49. The findings have raised serious pu…

Published: 30 Jun 2025 at 18:29hrs | 791 | by Staff reporter

UN in Zimbabwe to investigate women, girl rights situation

The United Nations Working Group on Discrimination Against Women and Girls will be visiting Zimbabwe from June 28 to July 8, 2025, as part of its global mission to assess the state of rights, protections, and challenges facing women and gi…

Published: 30 Jun 2025 at 13:08hrs | 76 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe set to make Women's Championship debut during New Zealand tour

The three ODIs on the tour, scheduled for March 5, 8 and 11 in Dunedin, will be Zimbabwe's debut in the ICC Women's Championship, the primary pathway for World Cup qualification. Zimbabwe's inclusion has expanded the Women's Championship f…

Published: 26 Jun 2025 at 09:15hrs | 35 | by Staff reporter

Massive fire guts Steelworks Industrial yard in Bulawayo

A towering blaze tore through the Steelworks Industrial area in Bulawayo on Thursday afternoon, destroying property estimated to be worth millions of dollars and leaving a trail of devastation.The inferno erupted with ferocious speed, cons…

Published: 24 Jun 2025 at 17:06hrs | 558 | by Staff reporter

Divorce among Zimbabwean women up by nearly 100,000 in 10 years

Zimbabwe has witnessed a significant increase in the number of divorced or separated women over the past decade, according to the newly released 2025 Zimbabwe Demographic and Health Survey (ZDHS). The report, produced by the Zimbabwe Natio…

Published: 24 Jun 2025 at 17:05hrs | 388 | by Staff reporter

5 women arrested in dagga and illegal drug bust

Police in Manicaland have arrested five women after they were caught with dagga, unregistered medicine, and illicit beer during a crackdown on illegal vendors at Redwing Mine in Penhalonga earlier this month.The suspects - Grace Tagara (41…

Published: 24 Jun 2025 at 12:40hrs | 359 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe woman sells infant via Facebook

 A 27-year-old woman from Bulawayo, Christable Muringani, appeared before Harare magistrate Tilda Mazhande on Wednesday facing charges of human trafficking after allegedly selling her newborn baby through Facebook.Muringani was remand…

Published: 20 Jun 2025 at 06:20hrs | 528 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwean man uses live snake to scare and rape woman

A 25-year-old man from Chitungwiza has been arrested for allegedly raping a 23-year-old woman multiple times while threatening her with a live snake, a lizard, and alleged ritualistic paraphernalia, police have confirmed.The suspect, ident…

Published: 19 Jun 2025 at 07:13hrs | 591 | by Staff reporter

70% of Zimbabwean women lose virginity before age 20

A recent national survey has brought to light significant trends in the sexual behavior of Zimbabwean women, showing that nearly 70 percent lose their virginity before reaching the age of 20. These findings come from the 2023-24 Zimbabwe D…

Published: 08 Jun 2025 at 14:55hrs | 923 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwean women make gains in property ownership

Women in Zimbabwe are making significant strides in securing access to economic resources such as land, property, and digital financial services, according to findings from the 2023â€“2024 Zimbabwe Demographic and Health Survey (DHS) relea…

Published: 08 Jun 2025 at 13:30hrs | 231 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe's women in serious bedroom drought crisis

A startling revelation from the latest 2023â€“24 Zimbabwe Demographic and Health Survey (ZDHS) has lifted the lid on a silent but significant crisis affecting Zimbabwean marriages: a growing number of couples are living in sexless unions.T…

Published: 06 Jun 2025 at 18:30hrs | 2727 | by Staff reporter

More than 300 people duped in Zimbabwe grocery deal

Police are hunting for three women accused of orchestrating a massive grocery scam that duped more than 300 people out of thousands of dollars in a fraudulent bulk-buying scheme.The suspects, identified as Vimbai Chirimuta (alias Vee's Clo…

Published: 29 Apr 2025 at 07:01hrs | 479 | by Staff reporter

2 women arrested for baby trafficking

A 27-year-old Bulawayo woman, Christable Talitha Muringani, has been arrested for allegedly giving up her 12-day-old baby for adoption without adhering to the legal procedures, in violation of the Trafficking in Persons Act. Muringani, alo…

Published: 03 Apr 2025 at 08:26hrs | 441 | by Staff reporter

Women urged to join feed and fodder production

Zimbabwean women have been urged to join the feed and fodder sector to improve productivity,  widen untapped market and arrest impacts of climate change whilst special focus will be on aggregation, contracting and raising investments.…

Published: 21 Nov 2024 at 20:28hrs | 347 | by Gideon Madzikatidze

'90% of women business start-ups fail in first 10 years'

Approximately 90% of business start-ups globally fail within their first 10 years, with a significant number owned by female entrepreneurs, according to business strategist Tatiana Ellis. Speaking at the Atlantic Council Conference in Hara…

Published: 10 Oct 2024 at 07:47hrs | 88 | by Staff reporter

Life expectancy of women in Zimbabwe increases to 68 years

According to the National Health Strategy Performance Report for 2021-2024 presented to Cabinet, there has been an improvement in female life expectancy at birth in Zimbabwe, rising from 66.5 years to 68 years. Meanwhile, male life expecta…

Published: 03 Jul 2024 at 10:31hrs | 15 | by Staff reporter

4 women jailed 9 months for assaulting 'hubby snatcher'

Four women from Hatcliffe, convicted last week for assaulting another woman whom they accused of "snatching" a man, have each been sentenced to nine months in jail. The group comprises Zelpa Kanduza, Natasha Kanduza, Fortunate Tembo, and O…

Published: 17 Feb 2024 at 08:38hrs | 4 | by Staff reporter

2 women die celebrating New Year's Day

TWO WOMEN died this morning while celebrating New Year's Day in unclear circumstances in Tafara, Harare.Initial reports indicate that the road leading to Kamunhu Shopping Centre and Tafara suburb was completely blocked by a crowd and hapha…

Published: 01 Jan 2024 at 17:50hrs | 15 | by Staff reporter

Violence against women serious breach of human rights

Media Institute for Southern Africa has said violence against women is the most pervasive breach of human rights worldwide which is being worsened by targeting and attacking women including female journalists who are vocal online."As the w…

Published: 26 Nov 2023 at 10:46hrs | 15 | by Stephen Jakes

Zimbabwean women kidnap man and rape him over two days

POLICE in Zvishavane, Midlands Province, are investigating a case in which a man was held hostage for two days, and sexually exploited by two women who had given him a lift from Zvishavane to Sandawana.The man, who could not be named on et…

Published: 16 Oct 2023 at 20:43hrs | 18 | by Staff reporter

Women fight over 'husband'

TWO Harare women appeared in court on Friday as they fought over a man that they are both dating.Regina Chipunza of Glen View 7 accused Feby Mashiri of disturbing her peace."She comes to my house and insults me saying I am a prostitute lik…

Published: 06 Aug 2023 at 08:35hrs | 22 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwean women are reduced to cheerleaders in the upcoming election, activists say

In a large hall at the headquarters of Zimbabwe's ruling ZANU-PF party, women responded with roaring cheers when President Emmerson Mnangagwa described them as the party's "backbone" whose votes are vital to victory in elections scheduled …

Published: 24 Jul 2023 at 06:42hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter

Women missing in Zimbabwe's 2023 elections

THE recently issued Statutory Instrument (SI) 114 of 2023 on the Statute Law Compilation and Revision (Correction of Constitution of Zimbabwe Amendment No 2 Act 2021) "amends" section 268 of the Constitution.Section 268 provides that each …

Published: 06 Jul 2023 at 08:21hrs | 9 | by Zimbabwe Coalition on Debt and Development

How will Zimbabwe implement women, youth quotas in the absence of an electoral law?

On August 23, 2023, Zimbabwe is going to have five elections under the proportional representation even though national focus has been on the directly elected ward councillors and Members of Parliament. Proportional representation is an el…

Published: 21 Jun 2023 at 06:20hrs | 2 | by Phillan Zamchiya

ZEC invites nominations for women, youth quota

THE Zimbabwe Electoral Commission has called on all political parties taking part in the local authorities and National Assembly elections on August 23 to submit party lists for the women's and youth quotas as required by Constitutional Am…

Published: 19 Jun 2023 at 06:39hrs | 5 | by Staff reporter

Rural women drive Zimbabwe's green transition

As a rural woman from Wedza, about 140 kilometers from Harare, the capital of Zimbabwe, 53-year-old Adefi Mtambo never remotely imagined herself in the driver's seat."I could only operate an ox-drawn cart," Mtambo, a taxi driver, told Xinh…

Published: 06 Jun 2023 at 06:48hrs | | by Staff reporter

Feminists have lost track of what they stand for

Disclaimer: This article is written from a male perspective with a light-hearted tone. It is not meant to trivialize or dismiss the important issues surrounding feminism and gender equality.Feminism. A word that has gained more traction th…

Published: 19 May 2023 at 13:53hrs | 6 | by Kumbirai Thierry Nhamo

Mudenda tells women to fight for positions

SPEAKER of the National Assembly Jacob Mudenda says women should campaign fearlessly and outcompete men for political positions to achieve gender equality.He said this while launching a handbook for the United Nations (UN) Security Council…

Published: 13 Feb 2023 at 05:21hrs | 6 | by Staff reporter

Nurse recruitment bottlenecks handicap Zimbabwean women

She lay on the ground facing the sky, hoping for a miracle to happen.Different hymns could be heard in her mind and heart, as she tried to get answers on this particular "curse.""Why do my dreams keep being shattered. An interior monologue…

Published: 15 Jan 2023 at 11:20hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter

Women's rights group challenges ban on sex toys

A WOMEN'S rights and leadership organisation in Harare is challenging the ban on sex toys as prescribed by the Customs and Excise Act, arguing the injunction infringes their right to pleasure.Women's Academy for Leadership and Political Ex…

Published: 27 Dec 2022 at 06:44hrs | 6 | by Staff reporter

Chiwenga calls for fair representation of women in politics

VICE-President Constantino Chiwenga says while government policy stipulates fair representation of women in politics, equal representation in political seats is not possible.Addressing the National Assembly on Tuesday, Chiwenga urged women…

Published: 20 Oct 2022 at 05:59hrs | 4 | by Staff reporter

'1 500 Zimbabwe women die giving birth'

AT least four women are dying every day while giving birth in Zimbabwe and the country has recorded a staggering 121 078 deaths in the last 12 months, according to the Zimbabwe National Statistics Agency (ZimStat).The data is based on surv…

Published: 21 Sep 2022 at 06:04hrs | 11 | by Staff reporter

22 women raped per day in Zimbabwe

AT least 22 women are raped daily in Zimbabwe with an average of one rape taking place per 75 minutes translating to an average of 646 women being violated each month, according to the Zimbabwe Gender Commission.The Commission also reports…

Published: 07 Aug 2022 at 08:25hrs | 7 | by Staff reporter

Ulunyoka: a harmful violation of spouse's rights

Harmful traditional practices have led to the abuse of human rights and abuse of women. These include genital mutilation and child marriages that have infringed on the rights of women, however, the use of ulunyoka has been ignored with peo…

Published: 03 Jun 2022 at 07:46hrs | 71 | by Mashudu Mambo

Apostolic sect dumps child marriages

THE Johanne Masowe Wenyenyedzi Nomwe sect says it has abandoned the practice of child marriages.This was revealed during the launch of the Council of Churches for Africa Women's Fellowship (CCAWF) in Bulawayo on Sunday.The launch was held …

Published: 12 May 2022 at 06:30hrs | | by Staff reporter

Women decry sextortion

WOMEN'S organisations have lamented the rise in sextortion cases in the country's tertiary institutions and workplaces, pushing back the fight to achieve gender equality.According to the Collins dictionary, sextortion is the use of intimid…

Published: 09 Mar 2022 at 06:56hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter

Woman raped at Madzibaba's shrine

A self-styled prophet allegedly raped a 22-year-old married woman at his Harare shrine recently.According to a police memo seen by this publication, the prophet, Trymore Nyaunde lured the victim to his shrine in the pretext that he wanted …

Published: 23 Dec 2021 at 18:28hrs | 17 | by Shelton Muchena

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