Women and girls in rural Zimbabwe are reviving Nhanga, an ancient custom traditionally used to prepare girls to marriage, and transforming it into a forum to promote gender equality.
Friday 17 October 2025
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Zimbabwe girls use ancient Nhanga to combat child marriage


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