Zimbabwe: Masvingo Women Support Constitutional Reforms, Says MP Dhanzi

Masvingo Province Women's Representative Auxillia Dhanzi has endorsed the Constitutional Amendment Bill 3, 2026 arguing that the proposed reforms would improve governance, enhance… Read more »

Zimbabwe: Gender Equality Without Political Will - Inside Zimbabwe's Electoral System That Still Sidelines Women

When Gibson Nyikadzino looks at Zimbabwe's 2023 election statistics, he does not see progress towards women empowerment; he sees a warning. Read more »

Zimbabwe: Harare Woman in Court Over U.S.$80k Property Scam

A 36-year-old woman from Borrowdale, Harare, has appeared in court for allegedly swindling a home seeker of US$80 000 in a botched property deal. Read more »

Zimbabwe: UN Warns Govt Over Plans to Dissolve Gender Commission

United Nations human rights experts have warned that Zimbabwe's proposed constitutional reforms to dissolve the Zimbabwe Gender Commission (ZGC) could weaken efforts to fight… Read more »

Zimbabwe: UK Commits £500,000 to Fight Gender-Based Violence in Zimbabwe

The United Kingdom has pledged £500,000 to support efforts to end violence against women and girls in Zimbabwe, reinforcing national programmes focused on prevention and… Read more »

Zimbabwe: 'It Is Not a Commission for Women Only' - On the Zimbabwe Gender Commission

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Zimbabwe: Lawyers Condemn 'Flawed and Intimidating' Amendment Hearings

The Law Society of Zimbabwe (LSZ) has criticised the consultative process for Constitutional Amendment Number 3 describing it as rushed, restrictive and potentially undermining… Read more »

Zimbabwe: Women Push Back Against Gender Commission Scrapping Plans

Women mostly informal traders in Harare have expressed concern over proposals to scrap the Zimbabwe Gender Commission with many calling for reforms rather than outright abolition. Read more »

Zimbabwe: Gender-Based Violence Survivors Speak Out Against Commission Removal

Survivors of gender-based violence are speaking out against plans to abolish the Zimbabwe Gender Commission (ZGC) warning that the move could leave vulnerable women without… Read more »

Zimbabwe: Don't Silence Women's Voices - Outcry As Bill Considers Scrapping Gender Commission

Local women have voiced their concern to the proposed constitutional changes that would dissolve the Zimbabwe Gender Commission (ZGC) warning the move could reverse hard-won gains… Read more »

Zimbabwe: Zimbabwe Woman Accused of Trafficking Victim Into Rape Ordeal

A 37-year-old Zimbabwean woman based in Namibia appeared in court after allegedly orchestrating a human trafficking scheme under the guise of a job opportunity which led to the… Read more »

Zimbabwe: Elderly Harare Woman Faces U.S.$4m Money-Laundering Charges

A 76-year-old Harare woman appeared at the Harare Magistrates' Court after she reportedly transferred US$4 085 000 outside Zimbabwe without authorisation from the Reserve Bank of… Read more »

Zimbabwe: Breaking the Silence On Menstrual Health in Zimbabwe

Across Zimbabwe, many girls navigate adolescence in silence coping with menstrual pain, irregular cycles, limited access to sanitary products and little access to sexual and… Read more »

Zimbabwe: The Hidden Bill - How Gender-Based Violence Is Costing Zimbabwe Its Future

By the time Grace left school in Form 3, her future had already narrowed. Orphaned young and raised by her grandmother, she became pregnant before completing her O-Levels. "My… Read more »

Zimbabwe: Women's Groups Raise Alarm Over New Constitutional Amendment Bill

Women's rights organisations under the Women's Coalition of Zimbabwe (WCoZ) have expressed concern over the gazetting of the Constitution of Zimbabwe Amendment (No.3) Bill, 2026… Read more »

Zimbabwe: Young Woman Engineer Drives Safer Healthcare Systems

Innovation is reshaping how institutions respond to modern challenges particularly in healthcare where technology can mean the difference between safety and harm. Read more »

Zimbabwe: Documentation Drive Transforms Lives As GBV Campaign Ends

A campaign to close the documentation gap for women and children took centre stage in Bindura on Wednesday as the country marked the end of the 16 Days of Activism Against… Read more »

Zimbabwe: ZHRC Warns of Escalating Online Abuse Targeting Women and Girls

The Zimbabwe Human Rights Commission (ZHRC) has warned that technology-facilitated gender-based violence (TFGBV) is rapidly emerging as one of the most serious threats facing women… Read more »

Zimbabwe: Commemorating the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence

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Zimbabwe: Churches Call for Rapid Rollout of GBV Courts

The Zimbabwe Council of Churches (ZCC) has urged authorities to fast-track the establishment of specialised courts to handle gender-based violence (GBV) cases warning that abuse… Read more »

Zimbabwe: Poor Coordination Threatens Zimbabwe's Gender Equality Efforts - Mutsvangwa

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Zimbabwe: Zim Gears Up for Landmark Gender Summit Showcasing Equality Gains

Zimbabwe will this week host a major national gathering to spotlight progress on gender equality and inclusive development with more than 60 councils, government departments, civil… Read more »

Zimbabwe: All-Female Nubian Notes Concert Aims to Redefine Zimbabwe's Music Scene

Organisers of the Nubian Notes concert say this weekend's all-female showcase at the Harare International Conference Centre (HICC) marks the start of a long-term effort to… Read more »

Zimbabwe: Zesn Calls for Gender-Focused Electoral Reforms As Women's Representation Declines

Local Civil society groups are urging stronger regional collaboration to push for gender-inclusive electoral reforms that promote women's political leadership, drawing lessons from… Read more »

Zimbabwe: Mutsvangwa Calls for Stronger Support to Empower Rural Women

Minister of Women Affairs, Community, Small and Medium Enterprises Development, Monica Mutsvangwa has called for increased government action and stronger partnerships to empower… Read more »