In commemoration of the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence, Youths for Innovation Trust (YIT) partnered with the PADA Platform to bring together a vibrant network of young feminists at the Bulawayo Art Gallery. The gathering created a critical moment for young women to reflect on their digital safety, share lived experiences, and collectively… Continue reading Young Women in Bulawayo Confront Online Safety Gaps During 16 Days of Activism
Young Women Lead the Charge Against Healthcare Corruption in Bulawayo
A new wave of bold, informed, and determined young women is reshaping the fight for accountability in Zimbabwe’s health sector. Over the past week, more than 60 young women from Nkulumane, Pumula, and Nguboyenja convened to create safe and empowering spaces for dialogue, solidarity, and collective action. Their mission is clear: to build a Young… Continue reading Young Women Lead the Charge Against Healthcare Corruption in Bulawayo
Young Women Rise Against Corruption in Zimbabwe’s Health Sector: Insights from the 2025 Bulawayo Convention
Corruption within Zimbabwe’s health sector continues to erode the quality, accessibility, and dignity of care especially for young women and girls. From stock-outs of essential medicines to sextortion, discriminatory practices, and informal payments, the consequences are deeply felt at the community level. Recognizing the urgency of these challenges, young women from Bulawayo convened on 14… Continue reading Young Women Rise Against Corruption in Zimbabwe’s Health Sector: Insights from the 2025 Bulawayo Convention
Pink Power in Pumula: Young Women Unite for Breast Cancer Awareness
Youth for Innovation Trust (YIT) successfully hosted Pink Day in Pumula at the Pumula North Hall, in line with this year’s international campaign theme for Breast Cancer Awareness Month "Every Story is Unique, Every Journey Matters". The event brought together young women from Ward 17 for an inspiring morning of learning, sisterhood, and celebration, all dedicated to promoting early detection and community-based responses to breast cancer.
Local Youth Actions for the SDGs and Beyond: Bulawayo Must Act Now
Each year, International Youth Day is a reminder of the power, creativity, and resilience of young people worldwide. This year’s global theme, “Local Youth Actions for the SDGs and Beyond”, speaks directly to the work that youth in Bulawayo have been doing; work that is ready to transform our city if given the policy backing… Continue reading Local Youth Actions for the SDGs and Beyond: Bulawayo Must Act Now
From Macroeconomic Stability to Youth Empowerment: 2025Midterm Budget Analysis
Article by Thando Gwinji The 2025 Mid-Term Budget and Economic Review, presented by Finance Minister Prof. Mthuli Ncube under the theme “Building Resilience for Sustained Economic Transformation”, signals a macroeconomic approach rooted in stability, growth, and debt sustainability. With GDP projected to grow by 6% and inflation holding steady, the budget positions itself as a… Continue reading From Macroeconomic Stability to Youth Empowerment: 2025Midterm Budget Analysis
From policing to partnership: Facilitating trade instead of enforcing draconian laws in Bulawayo
In Bulawayo, the informal sector is not an anomaly, it is the backbone of the city’s economy. From early morning markets to late evening roadside stalls, informal traders, predominantly women, power the daily hustle that keeps food on tables and communities afloat. Yet despite their immense contribution, these traders often face more punishment than support.… Continue reading From policing to partnership: Facilitating trade instead of enforcing draconian laws in Bulawayo
STATEMENT ON MAY DAY: YOUTH, INNOVATION, AND THE FUTURE OF WORK IN ZIMBABWE
As Zimbabwe joins the global community in commemorating International Workers’ Day, we salute the resilience, creativity, and determination of workers across the country — from urban centres to rural communities, from formal industries to the vast informal economy. This May Day comes at a time when the Zimbabwean labour landscape is rapidly changing. Our country… Continue reading STATEMENT ON MAY DAY: YOUTH, INNOVATION, AND THE FUTURE OF WORK IN ZIMBABWE
Youth Model Parliament: Enhancing Youth Participation in Decision-Making
By Lorraine Mangena As active global citizens, YIT was part of the Youth Model Parliament event held at the Parliament of Zimbabwe. The event was designed to enhance youth participation in decision-making processes and familiarize young people with parliamentary. functions. This initiative provided an opportunity for youths to engage in legislative processes, debates, and policy… Continue reading Youth Model Parliament: Enhancing Youth Participation in Decision-Making
Tax Justice – an urgent human rights issue in Zimbabwe
Youth are fully aware that taxes are the foundation of any functional society, or rather the financial backbone of governance which provides the resources that governments need to provide desired services to the public such as infrastructure development, healthcare services and fostering national development to mention a few. However, paying taxes becomes a burden when people fail to access basic human rights such as healthcare and education, yet they are paying more than their income in taxes.
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