Month October 2020

Debunking myths on breast cancer

Women’s Institute for Leadership Development (WILD) hosted a radio program on Skyz Metro FM, which demystified breast cancer myths that are associated with the disease. The program was attended by Dr W. Pote, a Co-Principal Investigator Indigenous Fruits and Herbs…

Local woman’s desire for shelter fulfilled

Despite challenges that community members in Robert Sinyoka faced during the construction of a home for Nothando Mlalazi, whose house was blown by strong whirlwinds, projections are that the house will be completed during the end of the week as…

Safe House on the cards for GBV victims in Lupane

Women in Lupane who are victims of Gender-Based Violence will soon benefit from a safe house that is being constructed to provide temporary protection accommodation for survivors of gender-based violence. Renovations are underway at one of the schools in Lupane…

Informal traders criticise  $600 ZWL stimulus package.

The $600 ZWL stimulus package for informal traders has been met with mixed feelings from both traders and their association representatives who are certain that the funds will not sustain their businesses let alone be enough to feed their families. In April…

Whirlwinds ravage houses in Lupane

Photo Credit: CITE

Families in Lupanda and Shabulanyana areas of Lupane were last week left counting their losses following strong whirlwinds that pounded the areas and blew off rooftops. Villagers in these areas fear that they won’t be able to repair their houses…

Women call for improvement in health service delivery

Villagers in Umzingwane District have expressed concern over poor health service delivery at local clinics highlighting a series of difficulties that hundreds of patients in Umzingwane District have been experiencing during the COVID-19 period. Women who spoke to this publication…