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Ex-boyfriend accused of stalking, stabbing woman outside sister's home
 A Harare woman was allegedly stalked, assaulted and stabbed several times by her former boyfriend outside her sister's home after he threatened to kill her.Panaishe Katena, 30, of Old Highfield, is f...
The Marriages Act: Where do you stand?
 Bianca Mahere—Senior Projects Lawyer Women And Law In Southern Africa—ZimbabweIntroduction: What the Marriages Act changedThe main purpose of the Marriages Act is to consolidate the law relating to m...
Protecting Maputo Protocol Key to Defending Women's Rights in Africa
 African governments have been urged to reject a proposed African Charter on Family Sovereignty and Values, with rights advocates warning that the draft framework could reverse decades of progress on...
The Price of Belonging
Most businesses in this street opted to stay closed amid protest tensionsNo one packed for this journey.In Pretoria’s central business districts, for instance, the rhythm of daily commerce has slowed...
Woman Seeks Court Protection Over Disputed Harare Stand
A Harare woman, Constilia Bonde, on Wednesday, appeared before Civil Court seeking a peace order against Amos Njonga, whom she accused of threatening and intimidating her during a dispute over the own...
Private Capital Emerges as Zimbabwe's New Prescription for Healthcare
Zimbabwe is increasingly looking beyond Treasury funding to strengthen its struggling healthcare system, with policymakers, development partners and the private sector converging around a common messa...
WALPE appoints Varaidzo Zhou as executive director as women’s leadership push enters new phase
 The Women’s Academy for Leadership and Political Excellence, WALPE Zimbabwe, has appointed Varaidzo Zhou as its new Executive Director, effective July 1, 2026.Zhou takes over after serving as WALPE Z...
CAB3 Awaits Mnangagwa's Assent
The Constitution of Zimbabwe Amendment (No. 3) Bill has entered its final legislative stage after Parliament approved the proposed constitutional changes with the required two-thirds majority, leaving...
Govt Targets 'Sabhuku Deals' in Major Land Crackdown
The government has launched a joint law enforcement operation targeting illegal land sales and land barons in Zvishavane District amid growing concerns over the unlawful distribution of communal and a...
Schools Ordered To Enrol Returning Learners
Soda Zhemu The  government has directed all schools to enrol children returning to Zimbabwe from neighbouring countries, saying no learner should be denied access to education as the country moves to...