Month May 2019

Dabengwa memorial service held, burial set for tomorrow.

Bulawayo was at standstill this morning as mourners gathered at White City Stadium for the memorial service of the late liberation war stalwart and former Zimbabwe People’s Revolutionary Army (Zipra) Intelligence Chief Dr Dumiso Dabengwa. Amongst the mourners were veterans…

Due recognition for female war veterans

Female war veterans who fought in the liberation struggle should be acknowledged in the same manner as their male counterparts, said Sanele Hanana, a representative from the Dumiso Dabengwa Foundation (DDF). This was raised during a one-hour tribute in honour…

WILD Statement on the passing of Dr. Dumiso Dabengwa

Women’s Institute for Leadership Development (WILD) sends heartfelt condolences to the Dabengwa family, Dumiso Dabengwa Foundation, the Zimbabwe African People’s Union (ZAPU), War Veterans and the nation at large on the passing of liberation war stalwart and champion for democracy,…

Young women urged to participate in governance

Women’s Institute for Leadership Development (WILD) conducted an edition of In Her Own Voice Radio Program at Skyz Metro FM, this morning. Present for the radio program was Bulawayo Ward 1 Councillor, Mlandu Ncube, Khethiwe Tshuma and Thubelihle Mafu, WILD…

Gwanda Mining Dialogue

Women’s Institute for Leadership Development (WILD), this morning conducted a Gwanda Mining Dialogue with representatives from the local authority, Environmental Management Agency (EMA), Gwanda Residents Association (GRA), and Hlalani Kuhle residents to deliberate on the ongoing mine blasts that have…

Happy Mother’s Day

Mothers make sacrifices for their families without expecting anything in return. They are just happy to see you happy. A little show of appreciation goes a long way, and while you can certainly turn Mother’s Day into a big event,…

Women: A priority in accessing health care services

Women, men, youth and children in Umzingwane District will now benefit from access to home-based care after a donation made by the First Lady, Auxilia Mnangagwa, this morning. The donation included treatment for newly born babies, clothing and food hampers…

Plumtree residents convene on Social Accountability

Yesterday, Women’s Institute for Leadership Development (WILD) convened a Social Accountability meeting with Plumtree Ward 1 and 4 residents on issues that were left unattended, in the last visit to the border town. In the last meeting, residents brought to…