By Lungile Moyo
Women from Mpopoma suburb in Bulawayo were on Thursday morning detained by the police for demonstrating without giving them prior notice.
Add a commentWomen protesters detained after substance abuse demo in Mpopoma
Religion, a cover for perpetrators of gender based violence
By Sethulo Moyo
Church leaders have warned communities about religion being used as a cover by perpetrators of Gender Based Violence.
Add a commentGBV keeping women from decision making and policy formulation systems
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.
Add a commentWomen's quota system, a hidden avenue for women abuse says male Politician
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.
Add a commentEnough! Her body is no canvas for violence.
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!
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Crypto Currency to make lives of disabled women easier
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.
Add a commentEnding GBV must go beyond the workplace: Legal Resources Foundation (LFR)
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.
Add a commentWomen’s organisations in BYO petition RG's Office over access to documentation
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.
Add a commentGirl children with learning difficulties need support say experts
By Sethulo Moyo
Bulawayo Mayor Mr Solomon Mguni has urged teachers and parents to encourage the girl child in classroom setup and at home.
Add a commentBorn and living with HIV, a young lady's story
The first of December marks World AIDS Day annually and different countries celebrate the day differently. According to the Avert statistics, there is 13.3% adult HIV prevalence (ages14-49).
Add a commentNineteen (19) women graduate in hand crafting
By Loveness Nyathi and Lungile Moyo
A woman, Sikhulekile Dube, from Phumula South’s ward 27 in Bulawayo has empowered her community by offering free self –help skills through her initiative called Phumula Arts and Craft (PAC). Nineteen (19) women graduated in beading, ornament, painting and detergents making at the first graduation ceremony held by the centre.
Add a commentZimbabwe's GBV statistics defying policy and advocacy efforts
By Shamiso Chigonde
"If we are to fight discrimination and injustice against women we must start from the home for if a woman cannot be safe in her own house then she cannot be expected to feel safe anywhere, " says Aysha Taryam a newspaper editor and writer.
Add a comment"When a woman's fed up..."
By Shamiso Chigonde
The way you forced yourself onto my body, squeezing me, scratching me with your nails. Those long and dirty nails that know no cleaning. They left marks on my back and my thighs. You sucked my nipples until they hurt and I never complained.
Add a commentWomen in Sigola village request to be taught more about Children's Rights
By Loveness Nyathi
Women in Sigola village under Umzingwane District have called on Human Rights Organisations to enlighten them more on children’s rights.
Add a commentZim Government not doing enough to end violence against women and girls; Musasa Project
By Makhosi Sibanda
United Nations Women says from 25 November, the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, to 10 December, Human Rights Day, the 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence Campaign is a time to galvanize action to end violence against women and girls around the world.
Add a comment2019 Financial Budget Highlights for Women
Zimbabwe's Finance Minister Professor Mthuli Ncube delivered his maiden financial budget statement for 2019 to a much anticipating citizenry, especially women, to whom he had promised some positive measures. In this piece we focus on the major take aways especially for women and vulnerable groups.
Add a commentWomen bemourn alarming number of school going children without birth-certificates
By Lungile Moyo
Women from Nketa’s ward 24 in Bulawayo have complained about the lack of access to national identification documents for their children.
Add a commentReusable sanitary wear the future for women and girls
By Buhle Mhlanga
A local organisation called Inspire Women and Children which aims to support the poor and the needy, recently held a one day workshop on making reusable pads in Pelandaba Bulawayo.
Add a comment"Obabes beMbube" release third album
By Loveness Nyathi
WORLD travelled all-female imbube group, Nobuntu is back with their third album, Obabes beMbube, which once again highlights the vocal talents of the group’s five members.
Add a commentWomen's soccer stagnant and lacking support in Zimbabwe
By Lovemore Dube
Women’s soccer is dying a slow death owing to lack of support from the community, business sector or football family, says Trust Kwembeya, founder of Inline Academy, a women’s football club in Bulawayo.
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