Bulawayo’s virgins of honour shine

A Bulawayo woman has embarked on an ambitious project dedicated to ensuring that girls under her care abstain from sex before marriage.
By Nizbert Moyo 15h ago

“Enough!” as Zimbabwe expands campaign against abuse and teenage pregnancy

He called for urgent and united action to combat the crises of abuse and sexual violence against children.
By Moses Magadza Aug. 5, 2025

The ‘curse’ of firstborns

In many extended family systems, the first child is treated not as a child, but as a third parent — the assistant breadwinner, the moral compass, the financial pillar.
By Cliff Chiduku Jul. 23, 2025
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48 000 children drop out of school

One of the major reasons why the learners are dropping out is poverty and girls getting impregnated, Parliament heard last week.
By Harriet Chikandiwa May. 11, 2025

Ratify laws to end child marriages, Zim urged

The amplified calls were made through a statement by Equality Now during the 45th Ordinary Session of the African Committee of Experts on the Rights and
By Lorraine Muromo Apr. 15, 2025

Govt raises awareness on new marriage law

According to Shana, the commission is committed to increasing public awareness of the country's laws.
By Obert Siamilandu Mar. 7, 2025

She said no: marriages in China plummet to record low

Marriages in China dropped from 7.7m in 2023 to 6.1m last year, data from China’s civil affairs ministry showed.
By The Guardian Feb. 12, 2025

‘Bring back pregnant girls to school’

In 2020, Zimbabwe amended the Education Amendment Act to prohibit the exclusion of learners based on non-payment of fees and pregnancy.
By Lorraine Muromo Jun. 7, 2024

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