Day: November 19, 2021

Shamwari yeMwanasikana Recognizes Men Role Models

Patricia Mashiri

Shamwari YeMwanasikana has conferred awards to male role models who champion Sexual Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR) and the eradication of Gender Based Violence (GBV). By Patricia Mashiri The awards were held as part of the commemorations of the 16 days of activism against gender based violence which starts on 25 November and ends on 16 December, under the theme #Oranging the world, end violence against women now. Speaking at the awards ceremony, the guest of honor Mr Stephen Nyaruwata who is the Acting Director Ministry of Women Affairs Community,…

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Zimbabwe To Phase Out Plastic Bags By December 2022

Healthtimes

THE Environmental Management Agency (EMA) has written to retailers and their affiliate organizations to start considering alternative carrier bags instead of plastic as they were now working on completely phasing out the use of plastic bags. Staff Reporter In a communique addressed to the Retailers Association of Zimbabwe, EMA Environmental Education and Publicity Manager, Steady Kangata said plastic has become a menace, hence the need to reduce the use of plastic. “The Environmental Management Agency is therefore taking steps towards the phase-out of plastic carrier bags. We are encouraging your…

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ZNFPC Engages Parliament Over Teen Pregnancies And Child Marriages

Patricia Mashiri

THE Zimbabwe National Family Planning Council (ZNFPC) has met the Parliamentary Portfolio Committee on Primary and Secondary Education where they presented challenges faced by adolescents and young people in accessing Sexual Reproductive Health (SRH) services. By Patricia Mashiri The meeting was a precursor to the numerous other assemblies scheduled for the no so distant future where they intend to find lasting solutions to the growing burden of early child marriages and teenage pregnancies. In her presentation,Fadzai Mandishona, the ZNFPC Programme Officer Adolescents Sexual Reproductive Health (ASRH) said there was need…

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