05/06/2026
518 reported child pregnancy cases in Bubi District are a stark reminder that laws alone cannot protect children.
Child marriage is illegal in Zimbabwe, yet many girls remain vulnerable. The SADC Model Law highlights the importance of strong enforcement, coordinated intervention and accountability measures to strengthen efforts to prevent child marriage and protect children.
A law can only be effective when it is supported by prevention, reporting and accountability systems that work for every child, in every community.
Oxfam in Zimbabwe Oxfam Irish Aid