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Lockdown: GBV cases spike

Women Organisations in Bulawayo have noted with concern an increase in gender-based violence (GBV) cases since the beginning of the nationwide lockdown.  In Zimbabwe, the lockdown against the global pandemic, Coronavirus, started on March 30 with people expected to stay at home.   To date, Zimbabwe has recorded 18 positive cases, three deaths and one recovery.  Other neighbouring countries have since extended their lockdown as COVID-19 cases continue to rise.  […]