Government has reaffirmed its commitment to partnering with churches to drive Zimbabwe’s social and economic transformation in line with #Vision2030. Speaking through Deputy Minister Hon. Kiven Mutimbanyoka at the ZBCZI National Convention in Chitungwiza, Hon. Minister Monica Mutsvangwa highlighted the Church’s enduring contribution to national development and called for continued collaboration in building prosperous and morally grounded communities. The convention comes after a successful three-day Ministry-led workshop with UNDP, UN Women and civil society partners aimed at strengthening the Church’s role in promoting gender justice and preventing #genderbasedviolence Together, Government and faith leaders continue to champion inclusive development, social cohesion and a Zimbabwe free from violence and inequality

#Congratulations #Zimbabwe 🇿🇼🇿🇼🇿🇼🇿🇼🇿🇼🇿🇼🇿🇼🇿🇼🇿🇼🇿🇼 The Minister of Women Affairs, Community, Small and Medium Enterprises Development, Hon. Senator Monica Mutsvangwa; Deputy Ministers Honourable Dr J. N. Mhlanga (MP) and Honourable Kiven Mutimbanyoka (MP); the Permanent Secretary, Dr Mavis Sibanda; Chief Directors, Directors and the entire staff of the Ministry extend their warmest congratulations to His Excellency, the President of the Republic of Zimbabwe, Dr E. D. Mnangagwa, the Government and people of Zimbabwe on the country’s historic election as a Non-Permanent Member of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) for the 2027–2028 term.

#FaithLeaders have a powerful role in shaping attitudes, values, and communities. Today, the Ministry, in partnership with United Nations Development Programme, UN Women, and the Gender and Faith Network Side by Side Zimbabwe convened church leaders and representatives from across #Zimbabwe for a three-day national conference aimed at strengthening the Church’s role in advancing gender justice and ending #genderbasedviolence. Together, we are equipping faith leaders to champion positive social norms, promote gender equality, and inspire communities to stand against #GBV. Stronger faith communities. Safer communities. A more equal Zimbabwe 🇿🇼. ✨

Government has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting women-led manufacturing businesses through inclusive financing models and policies that promote industrial growth. Speaking at the launch of the Zimbabwe Women in Manufacturing (ZWIM) Association on behalf of Hon. Minister Monica Mutsvangwa, Deputy Minister Hon. Kiven Mutimbanyoka described the occasion as a major step towards women’s empowerment, #MSME development, and inclusive #EconomicTransformation. “Today is more than the launch of an organisation; it is the birth of a movement that positions women at the centre of Zimbabwe’s industrialisation agenda,” said Hon. Mutsvangwa. The launch brought together Government officials, industry leaders, development partners, and the Ambassador of China to #Zimbabwe, Mr. Zhou Ding, who pledged continued cooperation to strengthen industrial partnerships and support women entrepreneurs. ZWIM seeks to advance the interests of #women in manufacturing and increase their participation as key drivers of economic growth in line with

Zimbabwe Renews Commitment to Ending Period Poverty Government today reaffirmed its commitment to ensuring that every woman and girl has access to affordable menstrual health products, information and services during the National Launch of World Menstrual Health Day 2026 held in Murewa, Mashonaland East Province. Speaking on behalf of the Minister of Women Affairs, Community, Small and Medium Enterprises Development, Hon. Monica Mutsvangwa, Director of Women Affairs Mrs Julia Mapungwana highlighted the importance of collective action in ending period poverty, breaking menstrual stigma and promoting dignity for women and girls. The commemorations, held under the theme "Together for a #PeriodFriendlyWorld", brought together Government ministries, development partners, civil society organisations, traditional leaders, young people and the private sector to advocate for improved menstrual health and hygiene. The event also saw vulnerable girls and female inmates receiving dignity packs, while exhibitors showcased products and services aimed at promoting menstrual health. Participants called for increased access to menstrual products, improved sanitation facilities and greater male involvement in supporting menstrual dignity. Together, we can create a future where no girl misses school, no woman is left behind, and every period is managed with dignity.

She writes with her lens. Adelaide Segan Ganyani doesn’t just tell stories - she frames them. In _The Daughters of Dawn_, she captures a moment when African women rose as one: draped in white, lioness pins on their chests, chanting _“We deserve the world.”_ From kidnapping and captivity to rescue and rebirth, this is a story of courage, sisterhood, and a movement that refused to stay silent. It’s raw, political, and deeply human - exactly how Adelaide sees the world: through truth, not filters. The story that inspired her documentary _“She Deserves the World”_ is inside Issue 6. Read it here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1vzAQOqEE5kiGBfQev8sb-3vgf1ApfzhI/view?usp=drivesdk #SheWritersMagazine #Issue6 #TheDaughtersOfDawn #SheDeservesTheWorld

The Miss Universe Zimbabwe contestants spent a meaningful day focused on health, beauty and personal growth with APLGO Africa Official @aplgoafrica and Oriflame @oriflame A beautiful reminder that true confidence begins with wellbeing from within. Thank you to our partners for inspiring these remarkable women to embrace healthy lifestyles, self-care and purpose as they continue their journey to the crown. #MissUniverseZimbabwe #APLGOAfrica #Oriflame #WellnessDay #RoadToTheCrown

Yvonne Ndove: Rising Boldly Before the sun rises over Mbare, Yevedzo makes a decision that changes everything. After 10 years of believing doors like this weren’t for women like her, she’s about to knock anyway — for herself and for her daughter Nyasha, who sleeps with a Grade Four math book on her chest. In _RISING BOLDLY_, Yvonne tells a quiet but fierce story about courage, motherhood, and breaking the limits others set for you. Read her full story in *She Writers Magazine Issue 6*: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1vzAQOqEE5kiGBfQev8sb-3vgf1ApfzhI/view?usp=drivesdk

The Stories We’ve Been Telling From Issue 1 to Issue 5, She Writers Magazine has been giving women a space to speak their truth and tell stories that matter. Each cover holds a different journey: of rising again, of daughters daring to dream, of voices blooming, and of unsung heroes finally seen. It’s more than a magazine — it’s a movement of women inspiring the world, one story at a time. This is just a glimpse into our journey. The latest stories await you in Issue 6.

Rutendo P. Mugadza: THE SEED Before calendars had a day for women, God had already planted the seed called ‘woman’. Not an afterthought, but a living principle of heaven: give, nurture, and generations rise. In _THE SEED_, Rutendo writes a powerful piece on womanhood as quiet strength — sowing kindness in unseen moments, and raising leaders who carry that legacy forward. Read her full piece in *She Writers Magazine Issue 6*: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1vzAQOqEE5kiGBfQev8sb-3vgf1ApfzhI/view?usp=drivesdk

*Dr. Ethel Mupambwa: The Queen of Financial Inclusion* At 16, she escaped an arranged marriage and chose education over expectation. She built a microfinance business, lost it all, and rebuilt from scratch — selling cakes door-to-door to start over. Today she’s Founder and CEO of Money Mart Finance, opening doors for women and small businesses across Zimbabwe. Her story? _Fall seven times, rise eight._ Read it in She Writers Magazine Issue 6: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1vzAQOqEE5kiGBfQev8sb-3vgf1ApfzhI/view?usp=drivesdk

Africa’s Torchbearers: Voices & Legacies _Africa Day 2026 Special_ Founding Fathers of the African Union The architects of African unity: Kwame Nkrumah, Julius Nyerere, Haile Selassie, and others who founded the OAU in 1963. Their push for solidarity and self-determination laid the foundation for the AU today. Leaders & Activists Nelson Mandela – South Africa. Statesman and symbol of reconciliation whose voice reshaped Africa’s political conscience. Wangari Maathai – Kenya. Nobel laureate and environmentalist who linked ecology, democracy, and women’s empowerment through the Green Belt Movement. Writers Chinua Achebe– Father of modern African literature. _Things Fall Apart_ redefined how Africa tells its own story. Ngũgĩ wa Thiong’o – Kenyan novelist and thinker who centered African languages and decolonization in literature. Charles Mungoshi– Master of Shona prose and poetry, capturing Zimbabwe’s landscapes and spirit. Tsitsi Dangarembga – Zimbabwean novelist and filmmaker who put African women’s voices on the global stage. Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie – Nigerian author shaping global conversations on identity, feminism, and culture. Musicians Oliver Mtukudzi – Zimbabwe’s Tuku. His music spoke truth, unity, and everyday life in Shona and Ndebele. Salif Keita – Mali’s Golden Voice, blending Mande traditions with global sounds. Yvonne Chaka Chaka– South Africa’s Princess of Africa, using music for health and social advocacy. Angeline Kadjo – Ivorian gospel and Afro-traditional artist merging faith with cultural rhythm. From founding a continent to writing its stories, leading its people, and singing its soul — these are Africa’s Torchbearers. #AfricasTorchbearers #VoicesAndLegacies #AfricaDay2026