Rights group bemoans child pregnancies
A government survey on teen pregnancies revealed that the economic meltdown triggered a sharp increase in child and teenage pregnancies countrywide.
By Sharon Sibindi
Sep. 23, 2024
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Pregnant girls turn to backyard abortion services
Nevertheless, more than 70 000 illegal abortions are performed in Zimbabwe each year, this publication learnt.
By Moses Mugugunyeki
Feb. 18, 2024
Pregnant girls turn to backyard abortion services.
Zimbabwe is battling a surge in adolescent pregnancies, which remain a major contributor to maternal and child mortality.
By Moses Mugugunyeki
Feb. 18, 2024
‘One out of four pregnancies involves juveniles’
Shamwari yeMwanasikana programmes co-ordinator Esnara Kativhu said they responded to a number of cases of teenage pregnancies.
By Vanessa Gonye
Feb. 13, 2024
Zimunya creates space for stranded teen mothers
Zimunya started taking care of teenage mothers five years ago under an initiative dubbed Kukosha with the support of one Sue Austin.
By Tafadzwa Kachiko
Oct. 21, 2023
Economic meltdown triggers teen pregnancies
The United Nations Children’s Fund (Unicef), in conjunction with the government, recently completed a survey on the prevalence of teenage pregnancies in the country.
By Harriet Chikandiwa
Oct. 16, 2023
Zim records surge in contraceptive uptake
The prevalence of contraceptive use was highest in southern Africa (52,3%) and lowest in West Africa (5,4%).
By Lorraine Muromo
Sep. 11, 2023
Sinbad 90 sings of ghetto decay in Westside
Sinbad 90 is the founder of Dollasign Music Africa, he also has songs such as Boyz Remukute, They Know and Chiguruguru.
By Sindiso Dube
Jan. 14, 2023
Sexual abuse: What parents can do to keep kids safe
Statistics revealed last month by Women Affairs Minister Sithembiso Nyoni show that 58% of all rape cases reported in the country between January and September 2022, involved children.
By Learnmore Nyoni
Jan. 14, 2023
