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    Ward 14 residents initiate clean-up campaign

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    KWEKWE –In an inspiring initiative, the proactive residents of Ward 14 have embarked on a mission
    to eradicate illegal garbage dumpsites that have been plaguing their residential area.
    Fueled by the desire for a safe pristine environment, these community members are leading the
    charge towards fostering a cleaner and healthier living space for all.

    Ward 14 residents initiated the clean-up campaign in line with the national Presidential proclaimed
    clean-up campaign that is held every first Friday of the month.

    Ward 14 comprises low-density areas of Msasa Park, Newtown, Golden Acres, Southwood, and the
    mining compound of Roasting Plant.

    Ward councillor Albert Zinhanga said the residents mobilised themselves and got resources from
    Kwekwe City Council to roll out their ward-based clean-up exercise.

    "Everyone in my ward is worried about the issue of garbage within their houses. We created a ward
    strategic development group where the idea was agreed upon by everyone. We decided to have
    clean-up campaigns every month end, rotating all areas which cover the ward.

    “It is the residents who are pushing the clean-up campaign and as their councillor, I am just
    championing the agenda. I want to thank residents of Ward 14 for the job well done, we can win the
    issue of clearing dumpsites and have better service delivery in our ward," said Cllr. Zinhanga.

    "Under the Clean Cities goals, as residents of Ward 14, we have taken this initiative to clear rubbish
    and dumpsites every month end. As chairperson of the Gender Committee, I am happy with the
    response of residents. We have youths, women, and men equally represented.

    “We engaged residents of this area here in Newtown next to light industries advising them about
    illegal dumping of rubbish but they are continuing with the bad habit. Some of the materials we are
    using here, we purchased them with our funds and from stakeholders.

    “We also received bin liners and gloves from Kwekwe City Council. The local authority also provided
    a refuse tractor to collect the garbage,” he said.

    The Wards Gender Committee chairperson Justing Chingovo said the primary objective of the
    initiative is to have a clean environment in their ward and women who took part embraced the
    clean-up campaign.

    This is a noble idea in terms of having a safe and clean environment. As women, we should not
    dump rubbish everywhere, let us use bins and wait for the council refuse truck to collect for proper
    dumping. We risk having health outbreaks due to dumping of pampers in open spaces by residents,"
    said Irene Zinyama.

    One of the youths, Luckmore Mutatu said: "We are part of this programme because our councillor
    and city council talk about a clean and litter-free environment. Myself and other youths we are here
    today as leaders of tomorrow, we need to maintain a smart and clean ward. As Zimbabweans, we
    should prioritise keeping our litter in appropriate places where the council can collect and dispose
    without any problems," said Mutatu.

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