Day: August 10, 2023

Reviewing the impact of the legal lacuna in Zimbabwe’s abortion law

Memory Kadau

By Memory Pamella Kadau Zimbabwe has one of the highest maternal mortality ratios in the world. According to the Multiple Indicator Cluster Survey (MICS) of 2019, Zimbabwe has a maternal mortality ratio of 462 deaths per 100,000 live births and a neonatal mortality rate of 32 deaths per 1000 live births. While this is an improvement from the 614/100 000 live births for maternal deaths recorded in 2014, the slow rate of progress indicates that Zimbabwe is unlikely to meet the Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) target for reducing maternal mortality.…

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Mkundi Foundation Scoops Philanthropic Award

Ntokozo Gudu

Mkundi Foundation, a youth led organization that advocates for the rights of people with disabilities and help youths achieve their dreams, was recognized by CADAV National Philanthropic Awards for its achievements in equipping people living with disabilities. By Nthokozo Gudu The inaugural national awards ceremony was held in Harare last week ,attended by different community based organizations across the nation. Mkundi Foundation founder and Executive director, Ian Vambe expressed excitement on winning the award, As Mkundi Foundation, we thrive to change the lives of people with disabilities. Getting an award…

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