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*Being A Woman In Politics In Zimbabwe "A Million Times Harder", Says Mahere* *Follow Pindula on WhatsApp for daily new updates* https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029Va84dngJP21B2nWeyM3v?ep University of Zimbabwe law lecturer Fadzayi Mahere says being a woman in politics in a society characterised by patriarchalism is hard. Mahere (36), who is Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) spokesperson, is arguably one of Zimbabwe’s most prominent young opposition leaders. ---------- Latest itel S24 available on Pindula: 128GB storage $119 USD WhatsApp +263783450793 ---------- She spent seven nights in pre-trial detention before being released on bail following her arrest on allegations of communicating falsehoods relating to several of her posts on social media. In a wide-ranging interview with independent journalist and filmmaker, Zoe Flood, Mahere said despite the challenges faced by women politicians in Zimbabwe, she will not give up the fight for a fairer democratic society. She said: > Being a woman in politics is hard. But being a woman in politics in a patriarchal, repressive dictatorship is a million times harder. > You have to roll with the punches and make sure you swim – and remain standing. Chipo Dendere, assistant professor at Wellesley College in the United States with expertise in African politics, concurs with Mahere. Said Dendere: > The Zimbabwean political space is not easy nor is it safe for women. For any women, but especially young women. > … It is incredible – even though I often find myself holding my breath – to see Mahere remain active online and now offline in her role as party spokesperson. Mahere has recently been a victim of online name-calling with sexual innuendos by current and former ZANU PF activists. *More: Al Jazeera* itel A50 now available on Pindula at $84 64GB storage, 2GB RAM. _ideal for light usage_ _If you found this article useful_ *Please support Pindula by forwarding to friends and groups*
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