Zimbabwe has recently declared the El-Nino induced drought a state of national disaster. The drought has compromised food security for millions of smallholder farmers who survive on rain-fed farming and Gogo MaNdlovu is one of the affected farmers

Violence in schools and the community affecting women and girls active participation

Commemorating the International Women's Day, 2024

Challenges faced by women in accessing the internet

Climate Crisis interview on Diamond FM

Challenges faced by female students at Zimbabwe's tertiary institutions 

In today’s episode, we continue to Kershia Mvundura, CCCD Programme Officer highlights what the organisation is doing to end the problem of drug abuse. Zimbabwe is witnessing an unprecedented increase in drug use among its domestic population. Young women and girls are reported to be among the most vulnerable section of the population, as they are tempted to use drugs as an escape from life’s troubles.

In this episode, we discuss drug abuse by women and girls. Zimbabwe is witnessing an unprecedented increase in drug use among its domestic population. Young women and girls are reported to be among the most vulnerable section of the population, as they are tempted to use drugs as an escape from life’s troubles. 

The substances that are most commonly used in Zimbabwe include alcohol, cannabis, heroin, glue and cough mixtures such as histalix and bron clear.  Cannabis (mbanje) remains the most popular illicit drug because it is grown locally or smuggled in from neighbouring countries like Malawi and Mozambique.

The International Day of the African Child commemorates the 16 June 1976 student uprising in Soweto, South Africa. The demonstration was led by the African students who were against apartheid-inspired education. The African continent commemorates the event with the aim of draw attention to children’s rights. In this episode we talk to a young woman who shares her experience as a girl learning in the rural areas in Zimbabwe.

The International Day of the African Child commemorates the 16 June 1976 student uprising in Soweto, South Africa. The demonstration was led by the African students who were against apartheid-inspired education. The African continent commemorates the event with the aim of draw attention to children’s rights.  In this episode we highlight some of the challenges that young women face in their quest for education.