By Shamiso Chigonde 

A few weeks ago the nation witnessed protests that ended up in violence, looting, destruction of property and of late allegations of rape and various forms of sexual assaults on women and girls by soldiers sent out  by the state to quail the protests. 

By Makhosi Sibanda

The Matabeleland Collective, a network of civic society organisations and Churches based in Bulawayo, has launched a bid to ascertain the number of women and girls who were allegedly raped during a crackdown by security service agents on protesters linked to the anti-fuel price hike protests which turned violent a fortnight ago.

Pink ‘n’ Purple, a new show celebrating women and their talents has started airing on Zimbabwe's only national TV station ZBC TV on Wednesdays at 7pm.

By Sethulo Ncube

Bulawayo women have demanded for equality and equity in service delivery stating that they are treated unfairly when it comes to service delivery.

By Lungile Moyo and Loveness Nyathi

Women of all ages and walks of life have welcomed with excitement and hope recent news that the fifty dollars $50 (US/bond) administartion fee for Birth Certificate registration of children born outside Zimbabwe by the Registrar’s office had last week been suspended with immediate effect.

WOMEN empowerment lobbyists have challenged women to come out and tell their own stories as part of efforts amplify their voices on key societal issues.

By Loveness Nyathi 

The new United States Ambassador to Zimbabwe, Mr Brian Nichols, on Wednesday launched a Ndebele art book featuring works of art by local Matopo women.

By Nokukhanya Mabhena

The Ministry of Women Affairs, Community, Small and Medium Enterprise Development (MWACSMED), Lupane District commemorated 16 days of activism on zero tolerance against Gender Based Violence on Friday the 7^th of December 2018 at Jotsholo area (ward 13) under the theme “Creating Zero tolerance to Sexual Harassment in the Workplace and Community”.

By Lungile Moyo

A concerned and fed up mob of female residents on Monday marched against drug dealers in Entumbane saying their notoriety had gotten out of hand as they were now targeting their school going children.

by Loveness Nyathi

MPOPOMA residents have bemoaned the increase in substance abuse which has become rampant in the city saying it is leaving many a vulnerable young woman open to all forms of abuse.

 By Moses Tshuma

ANCIENT African society, like ancient Rome, was founded on the basis of patriarchy, a phenomenon which entails the dominance of men in social and cultural systems. Patriarchy saw male figures enjoy more privileges than females. In a family, the boy child was the source of pride for he diffused his family’s surname, thereby ensuring its growth.

By Lungile Moyo

Women from Mpopoma suburb in Bulawayo were on Thursday morning detained by the police for demonstrating without giving them prior notice. 

By Sethulo Moyo

Church leaders have warned communities about religion being used as a cover by perpetrators of Gender Based Violence.  

By Lungile Moyo

WOMEN’S organisations from Bulawayo say Gender Based Violence (GBV) acts as a hindrance for women to participate in decision making and policy formulation.

By Lungile Moyo

YOUNG male politicians alledge that the idea of a quota system for women in political circles may not benefit women in the long run but instead open them up to more and even worse abuse. 

Video produced By Samkeliso Ncube

Young people are increasingly becoming victims of gender based violence perpetrated against them by their male peers. In this video, young people say ENOUGH! 

By Senzeni Ncube

The National chairperson for the Bulawayo Disabled People’s Development Trust (BDPDT), Prichard Mpofu  has urged women living with disabilities to partake in the Spurts crypto currency  which aims at empowering  women living with disability and eradicating poverty amongst them.

Makhosi Sibanda

Legal Resources Foundation (LRF), in commemoration of 16 days of activism against Gender-based violence, has challenged key decision-makers, civil society and other stakeholders to ensure that women and girls have a safe environment not only in the work place but also the world outside work.

By Lungile Moyo

Women’s Coalition of Zimbabwe (WICOZ) last week, 28 November 2018, presented a petition to the Register General's office in Bulawayo to demand access to documentation for citizens from Bulawayo and Matabeleland at large.

By Sethulo Moyo

Bulawayo Mayor Mr Solomon Mguni has urged teachers and parents to encourage the girl child in classroom setup and at home.