Why boys must be heard when they disclose sexual abuse

Disclosing sexual abuse is difficult for any child, but boys face additional barriers rooted in harmful ideas about masculinity.
By Pamellah Musimwa and Sharon Chava and Chinga Govhati Jul. 13, 2026

Gender-based violence and its effects on women development in Zimbabwe

Many girls who experience violence, particularly sexual abuse and child marriage, are forced to drop out of school.
By Gary Gerald Mtombeni Jun. 21, 2026

Impregnated Grade 7 learner (14) gives birth, scores the highest Grade 7 units but no justice yet

A 14-year-old Chikomba girl, who was impregnated while doing her Grade 7 at a local school, recently gave birth to a bouncing baby girl
By Jairos Saunyama Dec. 13, 2025

Education ministry petitioned to end school dropouts

Primary and Secondary Education ministry spokesperson Taungana Ndoro said every single dropout was a national emergency. 
By Sharon Zebra Nov. 22, 2025

Untold stories of resilience: Zim’s HIV-positive women with disabilities demand change

“When it comes to accessing HIV services or fighting for our rights, we simply don’t exist.” 
By Tonderayi Matonho Oct. 6, 2025

The case and curse of ICTs in fighting GBV, sexual abuse

In Zimbabwe, ICTs are proving to be useful in curbing gender-based violence (GBV), among other social vices in communities.
By Nhau Mangirazi Aug. 23, 2025

Sodomy scandals rock Zim schools

In response to the inquiry, the official acknowledged that sexual abuse of learners by school staff was not a new issue, but “rampant in schools” across the country.
By Miriam Mangwaya Apr. 10, 2025

ZRP report uncovers the dark reality of child sexual abuse within families

The Information, Publicity and Broadcasting Services ministry should lead public awareness campaigns that break the silence around child abuse.
By Lawrence Makamanzi Mar. 11, 2025

3 Harare prisoners sexually abuse fellow inmate

The trio of Kingswell Ngwerume (32), Kudakwashe Mazorodze (35), and Lazarus Chinobhururuka (40) was convicted by regional magistrate Loice Mukunyadze on Thursday. 
By Rejoice Phiri Jan. 30, 2025