Listening to women’s pain: Lessons from menstrual health for our workplaces
For years, much of the discussion has centred on access to sanitary products, particularly for girls in schools and women in low-income communities. This remains important.
By Simbarashe Kanyimo
Jun. 13, 2026
Africa Women Summit in menstrual health drive
It highlights the importance of good menstrual hygiene management, breaks period-related stigma, and advocates for universal access to safe, affordable menstrual products.
By Style Reporter
May. 31, 2026
Period poverty exposes vulnerable girls to HIV
Menstrual Health Day is celebrated globally on May 28 to fight period poverty and end stigma surrounding menstrual health issues.
By Stephen Chadenga
May. 30, 2025
Call to end period poverty
The allocated funds include ZWL$200 million in 2020, ZWL$500 million in 2021 and ZWL$1,5 billion in 2022.
By Takudzwa Munemo
May. 29, 2025
Breaking the silence: Transforming menstrual health in Zimbabwe
The reality for many girls and women in Zimbabwe is stark. Menstruation is not merely a private matter — it affects their ability to participate fully in school, work, and community life.
By Leo Muzivoreva
Dec. 24, 2024
Village Rhapsody: Rural girls deserve better: Challenging harmful cultural practices
The idyllic image of rural life often overlooks the harsh realities faced by its most vulnerable residents; girls.
By Gary Gerald Mtombeni
May. 19, 2024
Village Rhapsody: Period poverty: ditch the taboo, make pads free like condoms
Sanitary wear such as pads and tampons can be expensive and difficult to access in rural areas.
By Evans Mathanda
Jan. 14, 2024
Village Rhapsody: Sanitary pads should be free just like condoms
Soaring prices of sanitary pads tend to push girls out of school in remote areas.
By Evans Mathanda
May. 28, 2023
Kenyan Senator ejected from parliament over alleged ‘period stain
According to reports, senators disrupted Tuesday’s afternoon session to draw the Speaker’s attention to Ms Orwoba’s “inappropriate dress code”.
By Africa News
Feb. 15, 2023
