The Musasa Project has called for urgent action to combat gender-based violence following recent femicide and filicide cases, urging communities and authorities to strengthen protection for women and children.

BULAWAYO — The Bulawayo Magistrates' Court was the scene of an emotional and desperate plea this week, as a complainant in a domestic violence case begged the bench to release her alleged attacker to prevent her family from starving. The case has reignited a national conversation regarding the intersection of economic dependence and gender-based violence (GBV) in Zimbabwe.