Senate demands tougher marriage laws
“A child at the age of 14 must not be thinking about where she will get relish or nappies; that child must be thinking of how she can solve maths,” she said.
By Sharon Sibindi
Jun. 14, 2026
Bubi child pregnancies shocker
According to the organisation, girls in these areas are increasingly vulnerable to exploitation due to poverty, weak protection systems, and limited access to essential services.
By Staff Reporter
Jun. 5, 2026
Child pregnancies expose a society that has failed its children
When girls as young as 10 are entering antenatal registers, society must confront an uncomfortable truth: children are being exposed to sexual activity in environments that should be protecting them.
By Johannes Marisa
May. 1, 2026
Contraceptive push prevents unsafe abortions, maternal deaths
Over 2 million Zimbabwean women accessed modern contraception in 2025, helping to prevent an estimated 815 000 unintended pregnancies and 204 000 unsafe abortions,
By SHARON ZEBRA
Apr. 8, 2026
Unsafe abortions put Zimbabwe’s young girls at risk
Participants engaged in group discussions about the challenges and consequences of pregnancy termination among teenage girls.
By Ndumiso Tshuma
Oct. 15, 2025
The power of faith: Apostolic sect clinic helps to lower maternal mortality
A STUDY into the birth practices of conservative apostolic sects, conducted by OPHID in 2014, revealed that members consider the Holy Spirit to be the guiding force in healing.
By Vanessa Gonye
Sep. 30, 2025
Nurturing new life: How Zim is transforming maternal healthcare
Through pioneering programmes, strategic partnerships and a holistic, integrated approach to community health, Zimbabwe is blazing a trail in reducing childbirth risks
By Tonderayi Matonho
Sep. 29, 2025
Rights group bemoans child pregnancies
A government survey on teen pregnancies revealed that the economic meltdown triggered a sharp increase in child and teenage pregnancies countrywide.
By Sharon Sibindi
Sep. 23, 2024
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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
