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Maigurira pushes for traditional chiefs to become marriage officers

At the center of the debate is the argument that culture and human rights should complement not contradict each other in strengthening families and communities.

By Tendai Sauta 7h ago

Maigurira pushes for traditional chiefs to become marriage officers

Climate change fuels rising gender-based violence

Zvaita warned that climate change is increasingly linked to GBV as economic hardships destabilise families.

By Silas Nkala May. 14, 2026

Climate change fuels rising gender-based violence

Court acquits Harare man over alleged protest incitement

Garafa, represented by Kossam Ncube and Emmanuel Lawrence Chibwe of Zimbabwe Lawyers for Human Rights, was discharged at the close of the State’s case.

By Boitumelo Makhurane Apr. 28, 2026

Court acquits Harare man over alleged protest incitement

Matanda-Moyo hails strong GBV prosecution results

Matanda-Moyo said justice for vulnerable groups was central to societal healing.

By Sharon Zebra Apr. 28, 2026

Matanda-Moyo hails strong GBV prosecution results

Independence beyond politics

It is important to note that Zimbabwe has made important strides in advancing the rights and status of women since Independence.

By Tinashe Madamombe Apr. 24, 2026

Battered Prof returns to the volatile battleground, meets fresh violence

What was meant to be a national conversation quickly descended into something else — a theatre of intimidation, exclusion and, at times, outright violence.

By Miriam Mangwaya and Tinashe Kairiza and Freeman Makopa Apr. 2, 2026

Battered Prof returns to the volatile battleground, meets fresh violence

Live blog: Day 3 of Constitutional Amendment Bill 3 hearing

Opposition leaders announced they were boycotting ongoing public hearings on the Constitutional Amendment Bill No. 3 (CAB3), citing violence, intimidation

By Newsday Apr. 1, 2026