Children are not weapons of parental wars: ending the dangerous myths about custody and access!
One of the most common beliefs is that mothers have a superior right to custody and that fathers have little chance of being granted care of their children.
By Chinga Govhati and SHARON CHAVA
Feb. 23, 2026
Children are not weapons of parental wars: ending the dangerous myths about custody and access!
One of the most common beliefs is that mothers have a superior right to custody and that fathers have little chance of being granted care of their children.
By Chinga Govhati and SHARON CHAVA
Feb. 23, 2026
Rights without responsibilities? A dangerous half-truth about children’s rights in Zimbabwe
The concept recognises that children are neither passive dependants nor fully autonomous adults. They are rights-holders whose capacity for independent judgment develops over time.
By Chinga Govhati and Pamellah Musimwa
Feb. 16, 2026
Rights without responsibilities? A dangerous half-truth about children’s rights in Zimbabwe
The concept recognises that children are neither passive dependants nor fully autonomous adults. They are rights-holders whose capacity for independent judgment develops over time.
By Chinga Govhati and Pamellah Musimwa
Feb. 16, 2026
Who bewitched us? The poison of self-hate and the urgent task of reclaiming black pride
When parents laugh at insults instead of correcting them, they are not just failing as guardians; they are endorsing prejudice.
By Lawrence Makamanzi
Feb. 2, 2026
Guvamatanga’s poems in English operate in the spirit of Blues music
These poems dwell on the township which teems with the boys and girls who play around the township corners and the bridges. Guvamatanga appears to sympathise with them.
By Memory Chirere
Feb. 1, 2026
Girl (14) raped, murdered; cousin (9) murdered for being witness
In a statement on Thursday, national police spokesperson, Commissioner Paul Nyathi cautioned against letting children move around alone, particularly in secluded areas.
By SHARON ZEBRA
Jan. 31, 2026
Unaccompanied children crossing the SA-Zim border: Calling out parental negligence
South African immigration rules require strict documentation for children travelling, especially when unaccompanied.
By Chinga Govhati and Pamellah Musimwa
Jan. 26, 2026
Unaccompanied children crossing the SA-Zim border: Calling out parental negligence
South African immigration rules require strict documentation for children travelling, especially when unaccompanied.
By Chinga Govhati and Pamellah Musimwa
Jan. 26, 2026
