CCCD Zimbabwe – Medium

Nov 7

Cancer patients urge government to increase treatment support

By Duduzile Ruzive Ntobeko Sibiya (21), a young mother of one, who lives in Bulawayo metropolitan province says in December 2019, she was diagnosed with cervical cancer, a condition that she believed would end her life prematurely, considering the inadequate treatment and care from public hospitals. Ntobeko says the cervical…

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Nov 7

Teen moms suffer grinding poverty in Zimbabwe

By Duduzile Ruzive Bertha Mkandla (16), who lives in Trenance suburb in Bulawayo says her life turned for the worst when she got pregnant at the age of 14. …

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Nov 7

Call to involve men in domestic chores

By Regis Nhumba Petronella Murisa (30) lives in Adelaide Park in Gweru, the provincial capital of Midlands province in Zimbabwe. …

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Nov 7

Rural women face barriers to accessing SRHR services

Julia Ndlela Jesca Vengayi (37) lives in the rural areas in Shurugwi district, in the Midlands province of Zimbabwe. …

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Oct 4

New Marriage Act face crunch test against poverty, culture

By Julia Ndlela On May 27, 2022, the Marriages Act was signed into law, a development that seeks to put an end to the scourge of child marriages. …

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Oct 3

Young sexual abuse victims suffer in silence

By Nomzamo Gwebu Sexual abuse and exploitation of young girls is on the increase in Zimbabwe and Blessing Shumba (47) from Pumula South high density suburb in Bulawayo says many young girls suffer in silence as they do not report the abuse to law enforcement agents. Blessing says her 14…

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Oct 3

Astronomical university fees fuel students’ sex work

By Lorraine Metha On 13th of September 2022 the university of Zimbabwe (UZ) and other state universities in the country announced a hike in feed from RTGS$50 000 to RTGS$500 000. …

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Oct 3

Financial independence cushion women from GBV

By Duduzile Ruzive Sukoluhle Ndlovu (43), who lives in Mzilikazi Township in Bulawayo metropolitan province in Zimbabwe says she spent twelve years of her married life depending on her husband for all her basic needs and the needs of her children. …

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Financial independence cushion women from GBV

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Oct 3

Cultural practices deny girls equal educational opportunities

By Julia Ndlela Zimbabwe’s constitution clearly stipulates that education is a fundamental right of every child. The prevailing situation however points to a gross violation of the constitution as children are dropping out of school because of failure to pay astronomical fees demanded by schools. Ester Mashavidze (17) from Sunningdale…

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Oct 3

Psychosocial support crucial for young PLWHA

By Regis Nhumba Joylene Mhizha (15) who lives in Trenance, one of Bulawayo Metropolitan province’s old suburbs says she almost committed suicide due to lack of Psychosocial Support when her parents separated. …

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