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Zimbabwe's women decry political underrepresentation

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September 18, 2023

Zimbabwe's women decry political underrepresentation

Source: DW News

Women comprise 54% of Zimbabwe's population, but one can hardly tell from the country's new cabinet.

President Emerson Mnangagwa appointed his new cabinet earlier this week, retaining many of his old members and including several young members of his ZANU-PF party, including his son, Kudakwashe. More significantly, he gave men the lion's share of ministerial positions — out of the 26 ministers, only six are women.

Click here to read the full article published by DW News on 15 September 2023.

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Keith Walker

Women comprise 54% of Zimbabwe's population, but one can hardly tell from the country's new cabinet.

President Emerson Mnangagwa appointed his new cabinet earlier this week, retaining many of his old members and including several young members of his ZANU-PF party, including his son, Kudakwashe. More significantly, he gave men the lion's share of ministerial positions — out of the 26 ministers, only six are women.

Click here to read the full article published by DW News on 15 September 2023.

Region
Editor
Keith Walker