Sharon Chigeza MUTARE-The Government has started distributing food aid to the seven vulnerable districts in Manicaland as the El Nino induced drought takes its toll on rural communities in Manicaland. The move which commenced two weeks ago has seen villagers in Mutare, Buhera, Chipinge, Chimanimani, Makoni, Mutasa and Nyanga receiving grain. Permanent Secretary for Provincial […]
Most of Zimbabwe’s rain-fed dry land summer crops are a complete write off due to the effects of an El Nino currently affecting most of the Southern African region, Cabinet has heard. Information, Publicity and Broadcasting Services Minister, Dr Jenfan Muswere said this while briefing the media after the Cabinet meeting. He said Lands, Agriculture, […]
ALTHOUGH a year has passed since the Government acknowledged problems of drugs and substance abuse, and went on to establish an Inter-Ministerial Committee on the matter, the issue remains and seems to be getting worse. Last week Manicaland Province reported an increasingly worrying trend in drug and substance abuse, especially among young people. At the […]
Tapiwa Chawagarira CHURCHES have pledged to promote the rights of People with Disabilities (PWDs) through raising awareness, ensuring equality and social justice, it has been revealed. At a recent meeting held in Chiredzi, the Zimbabwe Heads of Christian Denominations (ZHOCD) advocated for the creation of platforms for PWDs to engage actively in policy formulation processes […]