To debunk myths that in Matabeleland there are no qualified youths, community advocates help dozens of youths enroll for nursing. Image by NewZimbabwe
With over 500 applicants from Matabeleland already assisted, they are working to improve their initiative.
BY DIVINE DUBE | @The_CBNews | This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. | JAN 27, 2023
Cottages at Lupane Business Centre used by children as boarding facilities. Image by Calvin Manika, March 2023
In Matabeleland, remote schools have brought with them a host of challenges. However, the local community has banded together to develop innovative solutions that have yielded impressive results. By working collectively, they have found ways to overcome barriers such as long distances, exorbitant boarding costs, and lacklustre academic performance.
This story is part of a reporting series supported by the Pulitzer Centre.
BY CALVIN MANIKA | @The_CBNews | This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. | MAR 30, 2023
Uneven surfaces at Lwendulu Primary school in Hwange makes driving a wheelchair difficult for children living with disabilities. Image by Calvin Manika, March 2023
The Girls Way of Life Charitable Trust has established an inclusive school in Matabeleland North to provide education for disabled children who face significant barriers to accessing education due to inadequate infrastructure and resources.
This story is part of a reporting series supported by the Pulitzer Centre.
BY CALVIN MANIKA | @The_CBNews | This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. | APR 1, 2023
Tikobane Trust Director, Ndlelende Ncube showing off elephant repellents surrounding a field. Image by Ndlelende Ncube
In Matabeleland North, villagers plagued by human-wildlife conflict, particularly with elephants, have discovered a ray of hope. An organic elephant repellent developed by Tikobane Trust is empowering communities to protect their crops and homes, fostering coexistence between humans and wildlife.
BY DOUGLAS NCUBE | @The_CBNews | This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. | MAY 17, 2023
Mazunga clinic project is almost complete with only electricity connection remaining, bringing to an end long travels to nearby health facilities. Image by Lynnia Ngwenya
Residents of rural communities in Gwanda and Beitbridge have taken matters into their own hands by mobilizing resources and constructing clinics to address the lack of primary healthcare access in their areas.
BY LYNNIA NGWENYA | @The_CBNews | This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. | MAY 2, 2023
One of the dams constructed through community project based groups addresses water shortages affecting families including school children. Image by Victor Moyo
In Phumuza, Bulilima, the community has taken matters into their own hands to address the persistent water scarcity. Through collaborative efforts and self-funded initiatives, villagers have successfully drilled boreholes and constructed dams, empowering themselves with reliable access to water resources.
BY LYNNIA NGWENYA | @The_CBNews | This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. | MAY 17, 2023
Underground pipeline exposed along Mthombothemba major road in Hope Fountain, Umguza. Image by Lynnia Ngwenya
Residents of Hope Fountain in Umguza, Matabeleland North have come together to restore their damaged roads that have been neglected by the government for years. The villagers have mobilized through their village committee and set a deadline of December 2023 to complete the project.
BY LYNNIA NGWENYA | @The_CBNews | This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. | APR 21, 2023
