Online Reporter
Oliver Kazunga
Senior Reporter
ZIMPAPERS will host a Men’s Indaba in Harare on Friday as part of a bold move to shed light and address the often-overlooked silent struggles faced by men in Zimbabwe.
The event will be held at Garwe Restaurant in Eastlea in a relaxed traditional setting.
Discussions will focus on mental health, retirement planning, stress management, and the evolving roles of manhood in modern society.
In an interview, Zimpapers public relations and events manager, Mrs Pauline Matanda said: “The indaba is part of Zimpapers’ growing commitment to social impact and wellness. Men are expected to be pillars of strength and hence they tend to suffer in silence. This lowers their productivity at the workplace.
“Therefore, the upcoming social gathering is about breaking that silence, encouraging dialogue, and equipping men with tools to lead healthier and more balanced lives.
“It is in this context that we are encouraging companies to invest in their male employees by supporting their attendance at the Men’s Indaba,” she said.
Dubbed “Man up, come let us talk Men-to-Men,” the event is expected to attract at least 100 men from various companies.
Psychologists, financial advisors, relationship experts, and motivational speakers will tackle pressing issues that are often overlooked in mainstream discourse.
Officials from the National Social Security Authority (NSSA) will discuss financial and retirement planning.
Topics will include managing stress in high-pressure environments, navigating identity and expectations in modern relationships, preparing for a secure retirement, and mental health.
Experts from the Men’s Clinic International-Zimbabwe will focus on men’s sexual dysfunction, prostate cancer, sexually transmitted diseases and men’s overall wellness.
Mr Daniel Mlambo, a mental health expert, is expected to drive an insightful discussion on physical and mental health, which is critical to the well-being of men.
Against the background of rising divorce cases in Zimbabwe, renowned clinical family therapist, Dr Clayton Choga, and a relationship and marriage expert, Dr Tigere Nyamakawo, will tackle the issue.
They will also tackle masculinity and its impact on relationships.
Official data indicate that more than 3 200 divorce cases were recorded in Zimbabwe last year, up from 2 149 in 2023.
Close to 30 percent of marriages are collapsing within the first five years, which points to a significant social shift.
DNA Global Zimbabwe managing consultant, Mr Tinashe Mugabe will explore DNA testing and explain how the process helps in confirming biological relationships.
Mr Mugabe is also expected to explain how DNA tests can reveal genetic predispositions to certain health conditions that are common in men, including prostate cancer.
