For decades, the legal framework for disability rights in Zimbabwe was anchored to the Disabled Persons Act of 1992, a piece of legislation that, while groundbreaking for its time, was rooted in a welfare-based, charitable model. This perspective often views persons with disabilities as objects of pity rather than as [...]
Zimbabwe’s Marriages Act of 2022 was hailed as a revolutionary step forward. It swept away archaic, colonial-era laws, championed gender equality, and, most notably, outlawed child marriage by setting a uniform minimum age of 18. These are monumental victories worth celebrating. But as the dust settles, a critical question emerges [...]
For decades, the conversation around disability in Zimbabwe was framed by the quiet language of charity. But a seismic shift is underway. With the landmark launch of the National Disability Policy (NDP) in 2021 and the gazetting of the transformative Persons with Disabilities Bill in 2024, the nation is decisively [...]
