Manenberg Steps into Peace: Community Clean-Up Establishes Second Peace Zone
Manenberg, Cape Town – On 31 May 2025, residents of Manenberg, along with local officials and peace advocates, gathered to commemorate the 12th Anniversary of the Declaration of World Peace by HWPL through an energetic community clean-up and engagement event….
HWPL Holds 12th Anniversary Peace Clean Up for Declaration of World Peace, Launches New Peace Zone for Community Unity
Bonteheuwel, Cape Town – On 24 May 2025, the streets of Bonteheuwel resonated not with fear but with hope, as more than 130 participants gathered to commemorate the 12th Anniversary of HWPL’s Declaration of World Peace through a community…
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…
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…
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…
Council Decommissions Prince Edward water-works, CHRA raises red flag on public health
Owen Dhliwayo, The Harare City Council issued a statement this Wednesday informing residents of the temporary de-commissioning of Prince Edward water treatment plant near Chitungwiza as the two dams that feed into waterworks have dried up. According the HCC statement…
Hopley residents forced to water ration as scarcity bites
Logic Chatikobo, In the low-income community of Hopley, residents are suffering from water stress, whereby the resource has become scarce due to both climate change factors such as prolonged dry periods and erratic rainfalls that have led to the…
From Trash to treasure-Hopley residents make a living from recycling plastic bottles
Logic Chatikobo Marjory Musamba is one of the many people in the low-income residential area of Hopley who are making a living from recycling plastic bottles. Although the money is not enough to meet her living standards, she says it…
El Nino-Induced Drought Exacerbates Gender-Based Violence in Chipinge District
By Leonard Mhlanga Chipinge, Zimbabwe – The El Nino-induced drought has brought a surge in gender-based violence cases in Chipinge district, leaving women and girls vulnerable to exploitation and abuse. The drought has created a perfect storm for GBV to…