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Children behind bars: Why Zim must rethink prison sentences for mothers
Infants and toddlers often accompany their mothers to prison, not because they have committed any offence, but because there is nowhere else for them to go.
By Chinga Govhati and Pamellah Musimwa
Jan. 12, 2026
The crisis of withheld exam results: From the best interest of the child perspective
For the 2026 results, the Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education MoPSE, is reported to have quickly issued a statement that reminds schools not to withhold Grade 7/O/A level results.
Unaccompanied children crossing the SA-Zim border: Calling out parental negligence
South African immigration rules require strict documentation for children travelling, especially when unaccompanied.
By Chinga Govhati and Pamellah Musimwa
Jan. 26, 2026
Social media bans in the first world countries: Should Zimbabwe follow suit?
Danish authorities report that approximately 98% of children under 13 have at least one social media profile and nearly half of them are under 10 years old.
By Sharon Chava and Chinga Govhati
Feb. 2, 2026
Unaccompanied children crossing the SA-Zim border: Calling out parental negligence.
Zimbabwe’s response is partly visible through child protection and anti-trafficking frameworks, often supported by humanitarian partners along border corridors.
By Chinga Govhati and Pamellah Musimwa
Feb. 3, 2026
Child online safety: An urgent call to action
A number of countries have started discussions on banning access for children in order to improve protection.
By Chinga Govhati and Pamellah Musimwa
Feb. 9, 2026
Rights without responsibilities? A dangerous half-truth about children’s rights in Zimbabwe
The concept recognises that children are neither passive dependants nor fully autonomous adults. They are rights-holders whose capacity for independent judgment develops over time.
By Chinga Govhati and Pamellah Musimwa
Feb. 16, 2026
Children are not weapons of parental wars: ending the dangerous myths about custody and access!
One of the most common beliefs is that mothers have a superior right to custody and that fathers have little chance of being granted care of their children.
By Chinga Govhati and Sharon Chava
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