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Written by The Citizen Bulletin on 29 October 2021.

Public Conversations Must Engage Local Voices

Marginalization of public conversations around local issues on Twitter threatens local democracy. Image by The Economic Times

BY DIVINE DUBE | @village_scribe | This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. | OCT 29, 2021

If you feel drained by too much attention on national issues at the expense of local, more pressing ones, you’re not alone. The absence of local perspectives and the relegation of local voices from the public conversation has the potential of leaving our local democracy in tatters.

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Elite platforms, Local democracy , Public conversations, Twiiter, Local issues, Bulawayo, COVID-19

Last updated on 29 October 2021.

Written by The Citizen Bulletin on 19 October 2021.

Make Vaccines Accessible To All

Discrimination on COVID-19 jabs goes against government's efforts to reach herd immunity. Image by Unsplash

BY DIVINE DUBE | @village_scribe | This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. | OCT 19, 2021

Everyone — absolutely everyone, deserves unconditional access to vaccination — and to achieve this, authorities must do away with bottlenecks that promote discriminatory practices within local health institutions.

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Health institutions, Access to vaccination, The Bulletin, Marginalization, COVID-19 vaccination, Bulawayo, Devolution of power

Last updated on 19 October 2021.

Written by The Citizen Bulletin on 04 October 2021.

A Corrupt Health Sector Is A Death Trap

Corruption in health facilities is more concerning as this always cost people's lives. Image by Agencia EFE

BY THE EDITORIAL TEAM | @The_CBNews | This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. | OCT 4, 2021

Corruption is destructive and each and every one of us should play a part in weeding it out. But corruption in health facilities is more concerning, at what cost does it come to you and your loved ones when seeking healthcare?

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Education sector, Health sector, Corruption, Zimbabwe Vulnerability Assessment Committee, Bulawayo, COVID-19

Last updated on 04 October 2021.

Written by The Citizen Bulletin on 20 September 2021.

Keep Our Schools Safe From COVID-19

Disinfection of classrooms in line with protocols to protect learners and educators should be prioritised.

BY THE EDITORIAL TEAM | @The_CBNews | This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. | SEPT 20, 2021

The re-opening of schools came after a long period of school closures, there was adequate time to make learning institutions safe, all responsible stakeholders should rise to the occasion.

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Schools re-opening, COVID-19, Disinfection of classrooms, Standard Operating Procedures, Poor personal protective equipment, Bulawayo

Last updated on 20 September 2021.

Public Conversations Must Engage Local Voices

Make Vaccines Accessible To All

A Corrupt Health Sector Is A Death Trap

Keep Our Schools Safe From COVID-19

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