Zimbabwe: Government Speaks Out After Child’s Tragic Death

The Ministry of Public Service, Labour and Social Welfare has renewed calls for an end to violent discipline of children following the death of six-year-old Praise Tsomeka allegedly beaten over several days for failing to spell her name.

The ministry’s Permanent Secretary, Simon Masanga said the case had left officials deeply shocked and heartbroken describing it as a reminder of the dangers faced by children in abusive environments.

“No circumstance can ever justify the use of physical abuse as a…