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As Zimbabwe joins the rest of the world in commemorating Workers Day today, women’s empowerment platform Sisters KeeperZW is also taking centre stage with its first live convention, blending the spirit of labour, resilience and personal growth in what organisers describe as a timely gathering for hard-working women.
The event, taking place today in Harare, comes on a day traditionally set aside to honour workers and their contribution to society.
For organisers, the timing could not be more symbolic, as women continue to carry enormous responsibilities in homes, workplaces, churches and businesses.
The Sister’s KeeperZW is being hosted by respected women from different professional backgrounds: gospel singer and lady bishop Rudo Madindi, Yvonne Tivatye, a broadcaster; Nyaradzo Hazangwi, a veteran broadcaster; and Tendayi Anna Phiri, a professional counsellor.
Speaking on behalf of the team, Rudo Tania Madindi, who says the convention is designed to celebrate and uplift women whose labour often goes unnoticed.
“Workers Day is about recognising effort, sacrifice and contribution. Women are among the greatest workers in society, yet many of their roles are never fully acknowledged,” said Madindi.
“A woman can be a mother, entrepreneur, employee, wife, caregiver and leader all at once. Today we are celebrating that strength while also giving women a place to rest, heal and be empowered.”
Madindi said Sisters KeeperZW was created as a transformational platform where women discuss real-life issues affecting their daily lives, while encouraging one another through truth, compassion and faith-based values.
She said many women are overworked physically, emotionally and mentally, making today’s gathering especially relevant.
“Some women are tired. They are carrying homes, chasing deadlines, paying bills and holding families together. Workers Day reminds us of labour, but Sisters Keeper reminds women that while they work hard, they must also care for themselves.”
The event is themed All Things Women and is expected to attract women from different sectors, including professionals, entrepreneurs, homemakers, students and community leaders.
Madindi noted that in many cases, women are productive in public spaces while silently struggling in private.
“You can find a woman succeeding at work but broken inside. You can find a woman smiling in business but carrying pain in silence. That is why spaces like this matter. Productivity without healing can become exhaustion.”
She said the convention seeks to empower women emotionally, financially, spiritually and maritally while building networks that can improve lives.
“For us, empowerment is not just about money. It is about confidence, wisdom, purpose and healthy relationships. A strong woman is not only successful outside, but whole inside.”
Madindi also said Zimbabwe is now embracing discussion platforms that have long thrived internationally.
“The United States has programmes like The View where women gather to discuss life, leadership, relation-ships and society. Zimbabwe is now tapping into that same market style, but with our own voice and our own realities.”
She said Sisters KeeperZW aims to offer substance rather than sensationalism.
“We are not here for gossip. We are here for growth. Women need spaces where they can learn, ask questions and be sharpened.”
Madindi said the diversity of the panel ensures women receive balanced perspectives. “We wanted voices from ministry, media, health and counselling because women’s issues are layered. No single profession can answer everything.”
One of the highlights today will be the Ask A Man segment, where male guests will answer questions from women while also hearing women’s perspectives.
Madindi said dialogue between men and women is necessary if families and communities are to thrive.
“We cannot build healthy homes without communication. Sometimes healing starts when people finally listen to each other.”
As Zimbabwe marks Workers Day, today’s convention adds another layer to the national conversation — recognising that women are not only workers in offices and factories, but builders of homes, communities and futures.
Madindi said the message of the day is simple.
“To every woman working hard and giving her all, we see you, we honour you and we want you to know that you matter too.”
