The COVID-19 nationwide lockdown led to a sharp increase of women and girls abuse. Image by InfoMigrant

BY AMANDA NCUBE | @The_CBNews | This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. | OCT 29, 2020

For many women enduring physical abuse in marriages, economic activities of their abusive partners have lessened the time they are exposed to the violence. The lockdown and closure of businesses due to COVID-19, has made life unbearable for many — however, they choose to remain silent.

Bulawayo City Council clinics have resumed the use of electronic health records for patients. Image by Newsday

BY LIZWE SEBATHA | @The_CBNews | This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. | OCT 27, 2020

Technological innovations are generally applauded for making life easier and reducing the time spent on tasks, for e-Health technology recently introduced by the city of Bulawayo — the opposite is true.

More than 19 pupils ranging from 15 to 18 years of age got pregnant during the COVID-19 nationwide lockdown in Dete. Image by Leah Rodriguez | Global Citizen

BY RUTENDO MAPFUMO | @The_CBNews | This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. | OCT 26, 2020

The past months have forced school going children to be at home due to the closure of schools. For young teenage girls, the COVID-19 pandemic may have changed a lot more in their lives than a missed school year.

Lupane State University (LSU) had its water disconnected after incurring a debt of more than $150 000 after being used as a quarantine centre. Image by LSU

BY BOKANI MUDIMBA | @The_CBNews | This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. | OCT 21, 2020

Across the country, institutions of learning were utilised for quarantining returning residents as a measure to curb the spread of COVID-19. In Matabeleland North, huge water and electricity bills were incurred and remain uncleared, causing headaches for school administrations.

COVID-19 restrictions have made it impossible for residents to attend budget consultations and confront government over failure to construct a new bridge. Image by | NewsDay

BY LIZWE SEBATHA | @The_CBNews | This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. | OCT 22, 2020

The Matabeleland South community has over the years felt short-changed by the central government’s failure to adequately address concerns raised during budget consultations. This year’s venue was out of reach for the province’s majority, purportedly due to COVID-19 restrictions. For Gwanda residents, this is unacceptable.