There has been a worrying increase of perpetuation of violence against young women and girls especially in local churches that condone and promote child marriages. The case of Anna Machaya a 15-year-old minor who died while giving birth at a…
ONE person died of dehydration as a result of diarrhoea in Tshabalala this week as the city continues battling erratic water supplies which have left residents at risk of developing water borne diseases. This comes at a time when Bulawayo…
Women’s Institute for Leadership Development was invited to a community Civic Day hosted by Youth-led Innovative Engagement with Leadership and Development Trust (YIELD) at Isilwane Youth Center. The Civic Day was aimed at discussing the involvement of youth in voter…
Women’s Institute for Leadership Development (WILD) commends the ground-breaking High Court ruling by Mafusire J in the case of Rita Marque Mbatha versus Farai Bwatikona Zizhou and Confederation of Zimbabwe Industries.This ground-breaking ruling has set a precedent in the adjudication…
Devolution remains a key pillar in addressing public service delivery challenges as it avails funds to local authorities and should be prioritised in the national budget to foster development, an official has said. For 2022, Finance and Economic Development Minister…
Women’s Institute for Leadership Development facilitated a Self-Defence Master Class which was held on the 4th of December at Island Hospice and Health Care. The session was attended by 30 women from around Bulawayo. Among these women were Honourable Sichelesile…
WILD hosted a women’s round table with young women in different informal trades like vendors, bakers, and cross-border traders. These women shared their plight, highlighting the challenges they face in their operation, and the common challenge that was highlighted was…
Covid-19 has brought with it different shadow pandemics worldwide. Mental health problems are one of the challenges that are now affecting citizens’ daily life, relationships, and physical health. Looking after mental health can preserve a person’s ability to enjoy life.…
Despite annual commemorations on the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender Based Violence, GBV is still rampant and limiting the quality of life of millions of women and girls around the world. To encourage widespread conversations on GBV, Women’s Institute…
Sexual and gender-based violence is regarded as a real community issue affecting everyone and women from Makokoba and Mpopoma have noted that more conversations on SGBV may deter and reduce GBV. It is against this background that WILD through their…