EMA flexed muscle, bans two Chinese miners
By Nhau Mangirazi – HURUNGWE- In a move likely to resolve the environmental crisis affecting water sources due to environmental protection, the Environment Management Agency (EMA) recently banned two Chinese mining companies that were operating along Sanyati River. One…
COMMUNITIES IN BUHERA SOUTH BEMOAN DEFORESTATION
Rampant deforestation in Buhera South raises concerns Buhera South, Zimbabwe – Residents in Buhera South are clearing large areas of trees to construct garden fences, burn bricks for house building, and sell them, exacerbating climate change concerns. The widespread cutting down…
The ghost of political violence haunts opposition activists in Zimbabwe
Staff Reporter, Zimbabwe has had a long and tainted history of human rights violations. With the coming of President Mnangagwa in 2017, the people of Zimbabwe had hopes that the new administration will usher a democratic transition, yet since 2017…
Epworth’s unsung heroines in fighting GBV
Judith Ngozo, A small two roomed cottage in Epworth has become a center of hope and rejuvenation for victims and perpetrators of Gender Based Violence. Instant Truth and Justice Forum educates the community members on Domestic Violence, Women’s Rights…
Sand mining on Cleveland Dam wetland threatens environment
Edgar Gweshe, Mabvuku residents are concerned by adamant sand miners on the Cleveland Dam wetland area despite numerous efforts to have the illegal act stopped. “Our engagements and interventions seem to be fruitless as it is business as usual for…
Residents of Clipsham farm appeal to ZHRC over impending evictions
Edgar Gweshe Residents of Clipsham farm in Masvingo who have been given notice to vacate the area have made an appeal for the Zimbabwe Human Rights Commission (ZHRC) to intervene and investigate their impending eviction. Represented by the Masvingo Centre…
Political fear control Zimbabweans despite economic hardships
Leonard Mhlanga, Research findings released by the Mass Public Opinion Institute (MPOI) last week showed that a growing number of Zimbabweans are expressing dissatisfaction with the government’s handling of the economy. Research findings indicate that many people believe that the…
Chitungwiza issues stern warning to residents as houses are demolished in Manyame Park
Edgar Gweshe Houses that were under construction near Manyame River in Chitungwiza were demolished last Thursday as the local authority moves to stop illegal housing developments. About four houses that were still under construction were demolished. The houses are located…
Epworth residents call for the urgent regularization of their settlements
Judith Ngozo, Epworth Residents in Epworth are calling on Council and government to regularize their settlements, providing title deeds, ensuring security of tenure and avoid further demolitions for unregulated houses. In Epworth, households without title deeds risk losing their…
Harare residents continue to reject Council’s proposed prepaid water meters
Judith Ngozo, Epworth Residents in parts of Harare continue to reject the Council’s proposition of regularizing water consumption by installing prepaid water meters. The Harare Residents Trust, in a statement says the notion that the introduction of prepaid water…