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Kovedzayi Takawira

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Kovedzayi Takawira is a freelance multimedia journalist based in Harare, Zimbabwe.

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May 5, 2022 Date joined · 8 stories

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Sex & Gender Aug 30, 2022

Woman from Zimbabwe becomes country’s first black female ranger

Through the rigors of training, the men encouraged me. I got little medical help, unlike my female counterpart,...

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Crime & Corruption Jul 19, 2022

Freed political prisoner in Zimbabwe wins office, fights for voting rights

On June 3, 2011, police moved us from the station to Chikurubi Maximum Prison. The correctional officers asked...

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Environment Jun 16, 2022

Mother-daughter team in Zimbabwe expand hydroponic farming industry

The first time we harvested, it felt so good to win; to hold the entitlement of our achievement....

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Crime & Corruption May 4, 2022

Zimbabwean political activist recounts time behind bars

While imprisoned, I mobilized other prisoners to know their rights. I believe in people’s power; that's why I...

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