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
Women farmers and GBV: ‘They told us to keep quiet, but we refused’
“I was in a relationship with this young man and accidentally got pregnant.
By Gary Gerald Mtombeni
Jun. 19, 2026
Mentorship gives Umguza girls power to dream beyond HIV and GBV
In Zimbabwe, the challenge is compounded by socio-economic pressures.
By Staff Reporter
Jun. 18, 2026
Climate change fuels rising gender-based violence
Zvaita warned that climate change is increasingly linked to GBV as economic hardships destabilise families.
By Silas Nkala
May. 14, 2026
GBV indaba reviews HLPC progress as WCoZ demands stronger accountability
The indaba panel reflected on gains and gaps since the HLPC launch, urging the government to match political will with resources and grassroots delivery.
By Patricia Sibanda
Apr. 18, 2026
Zim loses US$1,36bn annually to GBV: World Bank
ZIMBABWE loses approximately US$1,36 billion each year due to gender-based violence (GBV), according to preliminary findings of a study conducted by the World Bank
By Kirsty Sibanda and Tael Mudzingwa
Feb. 19, 2026
Gender-based violence in Zim: Healing minds, restoring lives
Surviving a violent episode may bring obvious scars, for example bruises, hospital visits, legal proceedings etc.
By Jessie Mhaka
Jan. 9, 2026
Gender justice is a lifetime routine, not a 16-day performance
Issues of gender equality are structural. They have their deep roots in culture, religion, politics, tradition and institutions (family, school, media, workplace).
By Nicholas Aribino and Ngoni Jemwa
Dec. 22, 2025
Art, justice and healing: Addressing GBV, disability awareness and digital violence through creativity
Addressing them requires more than laws and statistics; it requires approaches that speak to hearts, challenge norms, and restore dignity.
By Ray M Langa
Dec. 21, 2025
