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Topic : People With Disabilities

Gweru allocates vending bays to PWDs

In a statement, council acting town clerk Livingston Churu said interested PWDs should apply to be allocated designated trading sites around the city.

By Stephen Chadenga Oct. 23, 2025

Zimbabwe ready for World Chess Olympiad for people with disabilities

The six-member delegation is poised to compete against the world's best, celebrating the power of intellect and inclusion at the prestigious event running from today to next Sunday.

By Munyaradzi Madzokere Oct. 19, 2025

Zimbabwe ready for World Chess Olympiad for people with disabilities

Experts call for inclusive education for children with disabilities

THE Zimbabwean society should embrace and accommodate people with disabilities (PWDs) on issues of education.

By Nokuxola Mbangeni Sep. 9, 2025

Experts call for inclusive education for children with disabilities

PWDs decry marginalisation, stigmatisation

There were indications that with 9,2% of the population living with disabilities, according to the Zimbabwe National Statistics Agency 2020, the challenges are vast.

By Sharon Sibindi Oct. 16, 2024

PWDs decry marginalisation, stigmatisation

Insurance cover: PWDs bemoans exclusion

Ambassador at African Union Disability Council Nyasha Nhau said the Constitution of Zimbabwe and the National Disability Policy spoke about ensuring equal opportunities for PWDs.

By Nhau Mangirazi Sep. 4, 2024

PWDs struggle to access Gweru council buildings

PWDs have expressed concern over lack of disability friendly structures at the local authority.

By Stephen Chadenga Dec. 30, 2023

PWDs struggle to access Gweru council buildings

PWDs suffer exclusion at workplaces

The policy also calls on employers to adopt inclusive policies and practices.

By Nhau Mangirazi Dec. 25, 2023

‘PWDs not getting relevant election information’

In 2020, organisations representing the visually impaired and deaf sued government over non-availability of information on COVID-19 in a format which is accessible to them.

By Milton Kanyeze Aug. 11, 2023