A disability disclosure field on a government recruitment portal is a start, but true inclusion requires accessible applications, reasonable accommodation and fair interviews.

A wheelchair can restore mobility, but for many people with disabilities, meaningful inclusion also requires access to education, employment and economic opportunity.

By Simbarashe Namusi Editor's Note: This is the second and final article in a two-part series on living and working with a disability in Zimbabwe. I have been qualified for jobs I never got. Not because I failed the interviews. Not because I failed the tests. Sometimes I suspect I failed something that was never written on the assessment form, the visual test of whether I looked like the person they had imagined doing the job. About ten years ago, I attended an interview with

Simbarashe Namusi reflects on disability inclusion in Zimbabwe, employment barriers, accessibility, and why society must offer real opportunities over pity.

There are different types of disabilities, and it’s always important to have some basic knowledge of this. Disabilities are grouped into major categories like physical, sensory, and cognitive impairments. Common types include physical and mobility conditions, mental health and neurological conditions, sensory losses like vision or hearing impairment, and intellectual or developmental differences. Today I'm going to share insights about mental health versus mental illness,

MASVINGO – Vice President Kembo Mohadi has officially opened the 2026 National Disability Expo in Masvingo, reaffirming the Government's commitment to improving the welfare and economic inclusion of persons with disabilities across Zimbabwe. VP Mohadi, who represented President Emmerson Mnangagwa at the official opening ceremony held at Mucheke Stadium on Friday, presided over an event that attracted more than 500 exhibitors from across the country.