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Let the coach coach

In the early 2000s we were introduced to the ‘Me Too’ movement with its slogan “Empowerment Through Empathy”.

By Tim Middleton Mar. 2, 2025

Outrage over Thekwani fees hike

Parents also expressed frustration at being forced to purchase uniforms from the school.

By Sharon Sibindi Feb. 2, 2025

Disability Inclusive Parenting Programme changes lives

ZPCHCA’s initiative is part of a programme by the Public Service, Labour and Social Welfare ministry supported by Unicef’s Child Protection Fund III.

By Tafadzwa Mhlanga Dec. 21, 2024

Disability Inclusive Parenting Programme changes lives

Life skills boost confidence of children with disability in Chivi

In Zimbabwe, children living with disabilities such as Simbarashe are acquiring new skills to fully realize their potential.

By Farai Mutsaka Jul. 30, 2023

Life skills boost confidence of children with disability in Chivi

Support group carries Chivi community’s hopes

Ronado Mazango, the director of the Zimbabwe Parents of Handicapped Children Association, marvelled, and recalled how far Chivi Chengaose Children’s Stimulation Centre has come.

By Farai Mutsaka Jul. 23, 2023

Support group carries Chivi community’s hopes

See you in six years

Too many parents have passed the buck to schools to educate their child in areas that they should be doing, not least in life skills.

By Tim Middleton Jul. 2, 2023

Improving performance in govt, parastatals

In other countries, public entities are preferred over private ones because they have a clear vision, service and known key performance indicators.

By Jonah Nyoni Jun. 3, 2023

Improving performance in govt, parastatals

TikTok to develop parental control tool to block certain videos

Parents will now also be able to set custom time limits for their teens' TikTok usage depending on the day of the week, the company said.

By Reuters Mar. 1, 2023

TikTok to develop parental control tool to block certain videos

‘New sorghum variety a game changer’

Seed Co global research and development head Gorden Mabuyaye said their partnership with ICRISAT strove to bring innovative and high-performing seeds to the market.

By Donald Nyandoro Feb. 22, 2023