A Tale of Mutare Women
Mandatory caesarean operations bring worry to expecting mothers Staff reporter Pauline Mutape (name withheld) is a pregnant single mother with two little boys who are aged 4 and 7 years. They both stay in Sakubva with their mother. Pauline wakes…
Kanyemba community in dire need for compensation from human wildlife conflict
By Staff reporter A grueling five hour journey in the dusty and dilapidated road over a distance of 100 kilometers from Mushumbi Pools in the midst of wild animal infested terrain leads one to Kanyemba Ward1 under Chief Chapoto in…
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…
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…
Residents have to be widely consulted on prepaid water meters-HRT
Harare Residents Trust, THE Harare Residents’ Trust (HRT) has been closely following the debate on the possible introduction of prepaid water meters in Harare. The local authority, with the backing of some international financial institutions have been warming up to…