In Africa, feminism is a dream beyond reaching due to the oppressive nature of society, writes Kiyara Matambanadzo, 16, a Correspondent from Harare in Zimbabwe. She argues the sobering view that to be a girl in Africa is hard, to be a teenaged girl is harder, but to be a vocal feminist teenaged girl is the …

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Kiyara Matambanadzo, 16, a Correspondent from Harare in Zimbabwe, writes that more complex discussions about ‘rape’, ‘sexual assault’, and the meaning of ‘consent’ need to take place in the mainstream if change is to occur.  In today’s society there are few words more powerful than the word ‘rape’. Rape is an utterly horrifying and inexcusable …

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Zimbabwe appears to be on the cusp of leadership change, writes Michael Gyekye, 24, a Commonwealth Correspondent from Ghana, as he reviews the dramatic events and the public reaction in what has been a historic week. Finally. The change in leadership the people of Zimbabwe have craved for decades is almost here. Strongman Robert Mugabe …

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Events and reports over the past two weeks have left Zimbabweans scrambling to sort fact from rumour, reports Kiyara Matambanadzo, 16, a Correspondent from Harare in Zimbabwe. The biggest question is what comes next. The unrest that had taken over Zimbabwe in the past few years came to a tumultuous head within the space of …

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Sustainable development depends on three approaches, writes Kiyara Matambanadzo, 16, a Commonwealth Correspondent from Harare in Zimbabwe, who explains the vital role of gender equality.  The ability to see far beyond the perils of modern day society and toward the future is vital. Growth and change influenced by the our governmental heads must be sustainable …

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Social media content is exposing youth to lifestyle and behaviour choices that may be misleading or dangerous, writes Kiyara Matambanadzo, 16, a Commonwealth Correspondent from Harare in Zimbabwe, who says teenagers must be informed at home and at school about countering those messages.  The problem of a seeming increase in vices such as drug abuse, …

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On the eve of Zimbabwe’s 2018 elections, Zimbabweans still have many unanswered questions writes Kiyara Matambanadzo, 16, a Commonwealth Correspondent from Harare in Zimbabwe, who believes after so many negative experiences at the polls, voter education, and transparency are vital in helping Zimbabweans to trust the electoral process-this time. Zimbabwe is a country that has known …

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