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Stakeholders meet to craft policies, funding mechanisms to enhance children's protection systems

Stakeholders also noted that technology-facilitated abuse, migration-related vulnerabilities, climate change and socio-economic shocks continue to intensify risks facing children.

By Silas Nkala Jul. 7, 2026

Stakeholders meet to craft policies, funding mechanisms to enhance children's protection systems

Govt, UN launch framework to tackle adolescent pregnancies.

The framework, unveiled in Goromonzi, is aimed at strengthening national efforts to prevent adolescent pregnancies and protect the health, dignity and future prospects of young people.

By Staff Reporter Jun. 24, 2026

Govt, UN launch framework to tackle adolescent pregnancies

Senator Chief Nechombo, born Langton Chikukwa, pledged the commitment of traditional leaders to drive the campaign at community level.

By Staff Reporter Jun. 23, 2026

Zim children vulnerable to climate change

Around 3,5 million children were impacted by an El Niño-induced drought in Zimbabwe, one of the worst in 40 years.

By Lesley Kufandada Jun. 17, 2026

Zim children vulnerable to climate change

Mukurumbira to drive AI and Innovation in African Sports via new GSIC role

The appointment, which forms part of the GSIC's relaunched and enhanced Ambassador Program for the 2026 cycle

By Kudakwashe Gahadzikwa May. 13, 2026

Mukurumbira to drive AI and Innovation in African Sports via new GSIC role

Zimbabwe’s Children Are Ready. Is the Policy?

Zimbabwe faces real climate pressures. The ND-GAIN Country Index places it among the world’s more climate-vulnerable nations.

By Nyasha Simon Dick Apr. 10, 2026

Zimbabwe’s Children Are Ready. Is the Policy?

Bulawayo City Coucil water privatisation plans under spotlight

OWORAC is a organisation representing civic groups from several African countries, including Zimbabwe, Nigeria, Zambia and Senegal.

By Patricia Sibanda Mar. 26, 2026

Bulawayo City Coucil water privatisation plans under spotlight

Women’s participation in science critical for development: Govt

She commended ongoing efforts to tackle gender-based violence, child marriages and drug abuse, describing them as key barriers to women’s economic participation.

By Pride Nyamupangedengu and Sharon Zebra Mar. 19, 2026

Women’s participation in science critical for development: Govt

Zim caregivers get help in the form of an app

“Rerai Umntwana is a strong example of how Government leadership, strategic partnerships and digital innovation can come together to deliver results for children.

By Staff Reporter Feb. 13, 2026