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
Pregnant girls turn to backyard abortion services.
Zimbabwe is battling a surge in adolescent pregnancies, which remain a major contributor to maternal and child mortality.
By Moses Mugugunyeki
Feb. 18, 2024
‘One out of four pregnancies involves juveniles’
Shamwari yeMwanasikana programmes co-ordinator Esnara Kativhu said they responded to a number of cases of teenage pregnancies.
By Vanessa Gonye
Feb. 13, 2024
Zimunya creates space for stranded teen mothers
Zimunya started taking care of teenage mothers five years ago under an initiative dubbed Kukosha with the support of one Sue Austin.
By Tafadzwa Kachiko
Oct. 21, 2023
Economic meltdown triggers teen pregnancies
The United Nations Children’s Fund (Unicef), in conjunction with the government, recently completed a survey on the prevalence of teenage pregnancies in the country.
By Harriet Chikandiwa
Oct. 16, 2023
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Mnangagwa’s camp left in disarray after election ban details leak amid factional wars
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Oct. 26, 2025
