Month October 2017

Woman Leader in Focus Update

Women’s Institute for Leadership Development (WILD) facilitated a Woman Leader in Focus meeting which was held at the Vista on Friday 27 October 2017. The meeting was graced by two female youth beneficiaries of the Mandela Washington Fellowship These females,…

Mentorship Cafe Update

Between 24 and 26 October, Women’s Institute for Leadership Development (WILD) hosted 5 Mentorship Cafes at The Vista. The Mentorship Cafes are designed to facilitate engagements between mentors and their mentees, following the launch of the Mentorship programme on the…

Biometric Voter Registration (BVR) Radio Program Update

Women’s Institute for Leadership Development (WILD) held a radio program on Skyz Metro FM on Wednesday, 25 October 2017. The radio program sought to raise awareness about the ongoing Biometric Voter Registration (BVR) process. Zimbabwe Electoral Commission (ZEC) Commissioner Daniel…

Biometric Voter Registration (BVR) Radio Program Update

Women’s Institute for Leadership Development (WILD) held a radio program on Skyz Metro FM on Wednesday, 25 October 2017. The radio program sought to raise awareness about the ongoing Biometric Voter Registration (BVR) process. Zimbabwe Electoral Commission (ZEC) Commissioner Daniel…

Habane residents set on establishing a residents association

After realizing the efficacy of coordinated efforts in advocating for improved service delivery, residents in Esigodini’s Ward 16 have resolved to establish a residents’ association. The resolution was reached after women and children have been bearing the brunt of living…

Demand for improved service delivery escalates

The demand for accountability and improved essential services delivery has escalated after residents vowed to bring operations of their respective local authorities to a halt if minimum service delivery standards do not improve. This came to light during a Local Governance Symposium…

Privatization of social services a no-no

The government of Zimbabwe cannot pass on the buck of service delivery to local authorities through encouraging privatization of essential services like water, health and education. It should create a conducive environment for local authorities and other government departments to…