UNFPA, govt launch State of World Population Report
More than half of 10 000 survey respondents said economic issues were a factor in having fewer children than wanted.
By Staff Reporter
Jul. 12, 2025
WFP ropes in private sector after US withdrawal
The situation has continued to be dire over the months leading to some of the organisations down-sizing or halting operations.
By Lorraine Muromo
May. 21, 2025
UN agencies team up on sexual and reproductive health rights
TWO United Nations (UN) agencies have combined forces to integrate sexual and reproductive health rights as they to address the interconnected needs of Zimbabweans.
By Vanessa Gonye
May. 19, 2025
Silent wounds: Mothers of abused children’s mental health struggles
According to the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), at least one in three women and girls in Zimbabwe experience gender-based violence (GBV).
By Tendai Makaripe
Sep. 13, 2024
Septuagenarian recalls 4 decades of living with obstetric fistula
Obstetric fistula is a hole between the birth canal and bladder and/or rectum, caused by prolonged, obstructed labour without access to timely, high-quality medical treatment.
By Vanessa Gonye
Sep. 7, 2024
Silent grief: Untold struggles of men who lose wives during childbirth
Eight months have passed since that night, but Mabika’s grief remains raw.
By Tendai Makaripe
Aug. 30, 2024
E-learning platform for midwives launched
The e-learning platform for midwives is the first of its kind in Zimbabwe.
By Vanessa Gonye
Jun. 21, 2024
Byo experiences decline in teen pregnancies
She said guidance and counselling was a learning area which came in as part of the social sciences.
By Vanessa Gonye
Jun. 11, 2024
Cervical cancer: Zim’s latest silent killer
The medical facilities across the country were overwhelmed and failing to contain the influx of COVID-19 patients, relatives say.
By Vanessa Gonye
Jun. 8, 2024
