Tendai Ruben Mbofana’s Version Of Feminism Still Polices Women’s Choices

If I could pick one article that reveals the deep contradictions of contemporary gender discourse, it is Tendai Ruben Mbofana’s recent piece, “Can it truly be called empowerment if women still believe their worth lies in pleasing men’s desires?” Upon the first glance, it has all the markings of a serious intervention. That is, the concern for women’s liberation, the lament for a culture enslaved … Continue reading Tendai Ruben Mbofana’s Version Of Feminism Still Polices Women’s Choices

Kumbirai Thierry NhamoSeptember 2, 2025September 3, 20252 Comments

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Compulsory Paternity DNA Testing at Birth is Not the Solution to Zimbabwe’s GBV Woes

When a child is born, the world should pause. In that fragile moment between first cry and first touch, something larger than science occurs. Trust. A mother’s body, a father’s presence, a family’s breath converging in relief and joy. That is the ceremony of life, one that does not need certification or laboratory confirmation. To replace that moment with a swab and a form, to … Continue reading Compulsory Paternity DNA Testing at Birth is Not the Solution to Zimbabwe’s GBV Woes

Kumbirai Thierry NhamoAugust 29, 2025August 29, 20253 Comments

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Tendai Ruben Mbofana’s Version Of Feminism Still Polices Women’s Choices

Compulsory Paternity DNA Testing at Birth is Not the Solution to Zimbabwe’s GBV Woes