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Autism as child rights issue: Lessons for Zimbabwe (Part 2)

Children with autism need all the support they can get from home to school. International and African human rights standards guide on how this can be done.

By Chinga Govhati and Sharon Chava Aug. 17, 2026

Autism as child rights issue: Lessons for Zimbabwe (Part 2)

Campaign launched to promote early identification of intellectual disabilities

Occupational therapist Brandon Chamburera said early intervention was particularly important because the brain had a high capacity to adapt during childhood.

By Austin Karonga Aug. 10, 2026

Campaign launched to promote early identification of intellectual disabilities

10 dysfunctions in a company

RECENTLY, we talked about structural noise and this week’s article is a build-up.

By Jonah Nyoni Apr. 18, 2026

Tourism minister headlines children’s fundraiser

MOSH director Chantelle Shangare said tickets are priced at US$100 per person, with tables of ten going for US$1 000.

By Takemore Mazuruse Mar. 29, 2026

Tourism minister headlines children’s fundraiser

Sunningdale elderly, PWDs receive food hampers

A community-based organisation, Selecta Base Foundation, on Friday extended a helping hand to elderly residents and People Living With Disabilities (PWDs) in Sunningdale

By Gracious Daniel Feb. 6, 2026

Sunningdale elderly, PWDs receive food hampers

A veiled ability

When we look at the significance of words, sentences, speeches, letters, it is often not so much what is seen that is important but what is not seen.

By Tim Middleton Feb. 1, 2026

People with Disabilities Act: Progressive milestone or missed opportunity?

OVER the weekend, social media brought to the fore issues around the needs of people living with disabilities and how the government has failed or succeeded in responding to these needs.

By Blessed Mhlanga and Jeremiah Bamu and Abraham Mateta Dec. 3, 2025

People with Disabilities Act: Progressive milestone or missed opportunity?

A brief analysis of the new Persons with Disabilities Act

Historically, the definition of disability was narrow to the extent that it excluded persons with albinism, epilepsy and other forms of disability.

By Fidelicy Nyamukondiwa Dec. 2, 2025

A brief analysis of the new Persons with Disabilities Act

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