ZANU PF women's boss urges halt to contraceptives

According to iHarare, ZANU PF Women's Affairs Secretary Mabel Chinomona, who is also President of the Senate, urged Zimbabwean women to stop using contraceptives and have more children, citing a falling birth rate. The statement, made at a party gathering, sparked backlash from women's rights groups who argue it infringes on reproductive autonomy. The push aligns with the party's pronatalist agenda but faces resistance amid economic hardship. Critics accuse the party of using women's bodies to address demographic concerns while ignoring systemic issues like poverty and lack of healthcare. The call has reignited debates about reproductive rights in a country with high maternal mortality. Chinomona's remarks reflect a broader party strategy to boost population numbers despite economic constraints.