The Constitution of Zimbabwe provides for equal representation in politics. Sections 56 and 80 focuses on the rights of women and highlights the provision for equal opportunities, in political, social and economic activities. Therefore, the extension of the quota system appears to counter the call for aligning gender parity laws with the constitution.
“Our rivers were quickly dying up because of people who were practicing stream bank cultivation. The situation was made worse by the fact that rain is erratic these days, we
“it is important for people to know how to protect soil from erosion and manage fertility using locally available materials. “We have to protect the soil. Conventional methods of farming using ploughing, fertilisers and pesticides are causing untold harm to the environment. We have to do all we can to protect the soil”
Food security, climate change and malnutrition can no longer be addressed independently of one another if there is any hope of achieving the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), SDG 2 on ending hunger, achieving food security and improving nutrition.
WANTONLY cutting down trees had become routine for 60-year-old Gogo Hellen Vengai of Zhombe in Midlands province. Even though she was acutely aware of the negative impact of deforestation on
The political arena, which has over the years been regarded as a man’s space, has seen an increasing number of women contesting for political offices. But it has not been
Stigma and discrimination have long been attached to anything that is remotely related to mental health issues worldwide. Mental illness can be any number of diseases that causes mild
When we have more women involved in politics we are guaranteed to hear more issues that affect children and women being debated in Parliament. Issues to do with service delivery, health and social issues that affect under represented areas in the country.
My name is Juliet Mupete I’m aged 44. I was born in Mutare in a family of 8, five girls and three boys. I did my primary education in Mutare
Trapped in what society chooses to call “marriage” yet it is just blatant sexual abuse and exploitation of a child. Trapped in a young body which has been forced to experience sex when it is not yet ready; physically, mentally and emotionally for the intrusion.