Insiza Godlwayo Aids Council conducting an integrated mother-baby course on an intervention on mental health. Image by Mpumelelo Moyo

A community organisation in Matabeleland South is breaking down barriers and providing vital support to individuals living with HIV. Through counselling, education, and financial assistance, they are changing lives and challenging the stigma surrounding the virus.

BY LYNNIA NGWENYA | @The_CBNews | This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. | JUN 14, 2023

Water challenges pose a health threat in Gwanda at a time when some of the country's provinces have been hit by cholera outbreaks. Image by Unsplash

Despite having a Mega Reservoir in their midst and owning a water treatment plant, Gwanda residents still suffer a water crisis — a situation which is a ticking bomb to diseases as taps go dry for weeks.

BY LYNNIA NGWENYA | @The_CBNews | This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. | JUN 14, 2023

Municipality of Gwanda has failed to cease dumping waste in the Garikai/Hlalani Kuhle area amidst of local residents.

Whilst the country is fighting against high cases of Cholera, Gwanda’s dumpsite sits to be an allure of the health bomb. Despite the Environmental Management Agency (EMA)'s old order, the Municipality of Gwanda (MOG) never ceased dumping refuse in the Garikai/Hlalani Kuhle site that sits amongst residents, posing a Cholera threat.

BY LYNNIA NGWENYA | @The_CBNews | This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. | JUN 14, 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

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