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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

‘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

‘Poverty fuels teen pregnancies’

Tapesana said lack of access to contraceptives for teenagers was also among other reasons why there was a spike in unplanned teenage pregnancies.
By Lorraine Muromo Jan. 3, 2023

‘Pregnancy fuelling teenage deaths’

GOVERNMENT has been urged to provide sex education at the country’s high schools to prevent teenage pregnancies.
By Varaidzo Mudewairi Oct. 28, 2022