says ZANU PF, as it urges women to avoid use of family planning methods
A senior ZANU PF official in Zimbabwe has publicly urged women to stop using family planning methods to increase the national birth rate. The official cited a need for more citizens to support the country's workforce and military.
Why it matters
The statement highlights ongoing tensions between government population goals, economic challenges, and individual reproductive rights in Zimbabwe.
ZANU PF Secretary for Women Affairs Mabel Chinomona has urged women to avoid the use of family planning methods and give birth to more babies.
Chinomona, who also serves as President of the Senate in Parliament, said the country’s birth rate was getting lower and worrying.
She was speaking at a Women’s League event held recently in Murehwa West constituency.
“Women, please stop using family planning; please go and give birth,” said Chinomona.
“Our soldiers are now few; we need farmers, doctors and nurses while you are busy swallowing those pills.
“We are supposed to build this country, yet you find children of this generation saying a single child is enough. How many siblings do you have?”
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