From Trash to treasure-Hopley residents make a living from recycling plastic bottles
Logic Chatikobo Marjory Musamba is one of the many people in the low-income residential area of Hopley who are making a living from recycling plastic bottles. Although the money is not enough to meet her living standards, she says it…
El Nino-Induced Drought Exacerbates Gender-Based Violence in Chipinge District
By Leonard Mhlanga Chipinge, Zimbabwe – The El Nino-induced drought has brought a surge in gender-based violence cases in Chipinge district, leaving women and girls vulnerable to exploitation and abuse. The drought has created a perfect storm for GBV to…
Cattle Rustling Syndicate Terrorizes Chipinge District, Smuggles Livestock into Mozambique
By Owen Dhliwayo A highly organized cattle rustling syndicate is plaguing Chipinge district, stealing prized livestock and smuggling them into neighboring Mozambique. The syndicate, believed to be well-connected, has been targeting communities in Chipinge, making off with cattle worth thousands…
El Nino Induced Droughts Aggravate Gender Based Violence in Chipinge District
By Leonard Mhlanga, Chipinge The El Nino- induced droughts being experienced across the globe has brought a surge in gender- based violence cases in Chipinge district. Women and girls are left vulnerable to exploitation, physical, and sexual abuse. The El…
Cattle Rustling Syndicate Plagues Chipinge District, Mozambique Border
By Owen Dhliwayo Cattle rustling syndicates in Chipinge district are terrorizing villagers, stealing cattle and smuggling them into neighbouring Mozambique. The rustlers, believed to be highly organised and well connected, have been targeting communities in Chipinge, making off with prized…
Karoi in tobacco processing drive
By Nhau Mangirazi, Karoi Karoi farming town is positioning itself to lure potential investors for a tobacco processing plant that will boost economic growth, create employment while adding value chain to the golden leaf. A stakeholders meeting held here where…
Government, Roman Catholic Church provides food relief for Buhera Villagers
Joyce Mukombi, Chabata High School In the midst of severe drought and food insecurity among households in Buhera South, the government of Zimbabwe in collaboration with Roman Catholic Church, provided food relief for villagers. The distribution took place at Chabata…
Audit Report Slams Chipinge Rural District Council’s Financial Management
By Leonard Mhlanga Chipinge, Manicaland – A scathing report by the Auditor General’s office has raised serious concerns over the financial management practices of Chipinge Rural District Council. The report, released recently, highlights a plethora of financial irregularities and poor…
Villagers worry over police conduct in Wedza
By Svinurai Nyathi, Wedza Despite increased crimes in Wedza district, villagers are concerned about the police conduct in attending crime scenes. Villagers say the crime rates in the district have escalated due to social-economic challenges such as poverty and employment…
Environmental Management Agency Launches Fire Week Campaign in Mashonaland East Province
By Svinurai Nyathi The Environmental Management Agency (EMA) in conjunction with the Ward 1, Clawsham Farm community, and the Agricultural Advisory and Rural Development Services, has today launched the Provincial Fire week campaign for Mashonaland East Province. The Campaign was…