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Makhox Women's League empowering women through social media

Zimbabwean women at home and abroad have taken advantage of the social media to link up and empower themselves. Recently a Facebook group, Makhox Women's League, gathered at a park in Joburg South Africa to share their success stories in v…

Published: 01 Sep 2015 at 09:37hrs | 6827 | by Staff Reporter

Massive air pollution as BCC leaves sewage tanks uncovered - Photos

Please note that Bulawayo24 does not edit WhatsApp updates. We publish them as sent by our readers and we do not disclose the sender's telephone number.10:07pm, Apr 27 - â€ª+263 7* *** ****â€¬: Byo24 thanks so much for your forum or platfo…

Published: 28 Apr 2015 at 19:16hrs | 199 | by Pumula South Resident

'Setting a bait for women's vote'

As we enter 2015 women must reflect on the milestones reached in our quest to attain the critical question of inclusive development as a country, it is worrisome to find that we have yet again gone 10 steps backward as a nation towards red…

Published: 02 Feb 2015 at 10:37hrs | 208 | by Ms M.Gumede

Women empowerment the answer to Zimbabwe's corruption problems

"The most common way people give up their power, is by thinking they don't have any" - Alice Walker.As corruption in Zimbabwe continues to escalate to shocking proportions,its contagiousness is seemingly the order of the day and it has sad…

Published: 05 Jan 2015 at 08:56hrs | | by Minenhle Gumede

Sunday Women matters with Blondie - Sexualisation of Women?

 Come on ladies we can do betterI was watching a music video on TV during the week. The video had some six men beautifully dressed in designer suits and all, around them were very beautiful young women not half dressed but near naked …

Published: 07 Sep 2014 at 12:51hrs | 222 | by Lorraine Blondie Ndlovu

Sunday Women Matters with Blondie - A Crashing Bolt of Lightning; Stroke

Towards the end of this week I visited a childhood peer who suffered a stroke last week. A caring, attentive doctor patiently took time to explain the condition to the patient. I acquired a wealth of knowledge on stroke within that brief i…

Published: 10 Aug 2014 at 16:07hrs | | by Lorraine Blondie Sibanda

Women matters with Blondie - Gov please get your hands off the struggling women

If the incident of a Municipality of Masvingo driver who drove over a 2 month old baby at Mucheke Bus Terminus in Masvingo is not heartfully deterrent for government to get its hands off the struggling women of Zimbabwe then there is a nee…

Published: 31 Jul 2014 at 13:07hrs | | by Lorraine Blondie Sibanda

Sunday women matters with Blondie - Thought for that toiling Zimbabwean woman

According to government statistic 85% of the country's population is in employment and 90% of that in the inform sector. Very well stated by government, the informal sector contributes about 25% of the country's GDP.With all the wonderful …

Published: 27 Jul 2014 at 17:18hrs | 199 | by Lorraine Blondie Sibanda

Sunday Women Matters with Blondie - Informal Economy Workers Are Human Too

The 1991 to 1995 Economic Structural Adjustment Programme saw the closure of many companies and retrenchment of workers. Most of the workers who lost their jobs turned to street vending, crossborder trading and backyard manufacturing among…

Published: 20 Jul 2014 at 10:17hrs | 198 | by Lorraine Blondie Sibanda

Sunday Women Matters with Blondie - How can we protect our children from child molesters?

There are people who feel that children should be protected from the realities of life as long as possible. If we lived in an ideal world then their position would be well taken. The realisation that there are adults who can intentionally …

Published: 13 Jul 2014 at 15:52hrs | 175 | by Lorraine Blondie Sibanda

Sunday Women Matters with Blondie - Who are the Child Molesters?

It is difficult to draw a profile of the typical child molester. They come from all walks of life. Some are in positions of authority over children. The common image of the typical child molester as a stranger is largely untrue. The majori…

Published: 06 Jul 2014 at 16:41hrs | 208 | by Lorraine Blondie Sibanda

Sunday Women Matters with Blondie - Living the Dash of My Life

We have only one life on this earth and it helps to reflect on the way we are living our lives. Are we just treading the water of self-survival or are we making a difference in the lives of others.Today I came across this poem by an unknow…

Published: 22 Jun 2014 at 13:55hrs | 3914 | by Lorraine Blondie Sibanda

Sunday Women Matters with Blondie - To What Extent Do Zimbabwean Women Have Access to Property and Resources?

The SADC Protocol provides that by 2015 state parties shall review all policies and laws that determine access to, control of and benefit from productive resources by women. In Zimbabwe, access to productive resources and ownership of prop…

Published: 14 Jun 2014 at 23:04hrs | 198 | by Lorraine Blondie Sibanda

Sunday Women Matters with Blondie - Feminine and dignified through every month?

The SADC Gender Protocol requires that by 2015 member states ensure the provision of hygiene and sanitary facilities and nutritional needs of women, including those in prison. The provision of sanitation and hygiene facilities is integral …

Published: 01 Jun 2014 at 16:37hrs | 207 | by Lorraine Blondie Sibanda

Sunday Women Matters with Blondie - Maternal Deaths

A Nation's agony The SADC Gender Protocol calls on Member States to reduce the maternal mortality rate by 75% by year 2015, in line with Millenium Development Goal (MDG) number 5. According to the Zimbabwe Demographic and Health Surve…

Published: 25 May 2014 at 17:00hrs | | by Lorraine Blondie Sibanda

Sunday Women Matters with Blondie - ZAACA

In a bid to make HIV programming more responsive to the needs of women and girls, Zimbabwe has put in place a framework known as ZAACA. ZAACA stands for Zimbabwe Agenda for Accelerated Country Action for Women, Girls, Gender Equality and A…

Published: 18 May 2014 at 13:19hrs | | by Lorraine Blondie Sibanda

Cohabitation - Umasihlalisane: Part 2

Siqhubeka bakwethu ngayo lendaba esiyiqale kuviki eliphelileyo.Bengithanda ukuba namhlanje sithi ukubheka ama-advantages lama disadvantages okuhlalisana.Most common reasons why people do it. On my own observation, maybe she got pregnant an…

Published: 03 Mar 2012 at 23:34hrs | 215 | by Antizah

Cohabitation - Umasihlalisane

Before I can go any further within this topic akutsho wena kungabe ukukho yini or wadlula kukho once. Manina umasihlalisane muhle or mubi..... sekusiya ngokuthi wena ukuliphi icele. Ngingathandi ukuba sibe spiritual or culturural too but n…

Published: 25 Feb 2012 at 15:42hrs | 190 | by Antizah

Relationship Action Plans 2012

Honestly,  when it comes to issues of the heart - I prefer writing or discussing from two different perspectives.  Why?  Issues of the heart aren't that simple. It isn't a take one , take two kind of thing.  There are j…

Published: 03 Jan 2012 at 07:27hrs | 196 | by Pamela Stitch

World AIDS Day

Trying to wrap my head around the fact that AIDS and HIV is still an issue in 2011. Generally, I can sit down and write on anything but I just feel so sad and disappointed about this that I just had nothing new to write about. Below is a b…

Published: 01 Dec 2011 at 12:52hrs | | by Pam

Boob and hips job, sucks!

HIE ladies, someone please help me understand women who are so particular about what men think of them. Why are they being so cruel to themselves?At first women were crazy with lightening creams that left most of their face complexion maro…

Published: 03 Nov 2011 at 13:03hrs | | by Sakhile Sakala

Ladies who can stand up and say nagging has helped them in life?

Believe me, men hate women who nag a lot and by doing so you might push your loved one into another woman's arms.Though most women believe that nagging helps them get what they want all the times, on the other hand, remember that it kills …

Published: 27 Oct 2011 at 16:30hrs | | by Antizah | Nhlalwenhle Ncube

Bulawayo24 Women's Column: Introducing our columnists

IN life it is always nice to have people around you. Everyone wants to be loved and cherished, no matter how good or bad you might be feeling on that particular day. One thing that keeps women on top of their game is them knowing that they…

Published: 20 Oct 2011 at 14:41hrs | | by Antizah | Nhlalwenhle Ncube

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