Sharon Mazingaizo

UNICEF urges Zimbabwe government to prioritize water investment amid drought

Bulawayo, Zimbabwe’s second-largest city, will face water cuts of 130 hours a week

UNICEF has called on the Government of Zimbabwe and its partners to increase investment in water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) initiatives to build resilience at the community level. This comes as the country grapples with the severe effects of an El Niño-induced drought, which has exacerbated water scarcity. Currently, only 81% of rural Zimbabweans have […]

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Residents of Bulawayo, Zimbabwe’s second-largest city face 130-hour weekly water cuts

Bulawayo, Zimbabwe’s second-largest city, will face water cuts of 130 hours a week

Residents of Bulawayo, Zimbabwe’s second-largest city, will face water cuts of 130 hours a week due to the decommissioning of city water reservoirs caused by low water levels. The increase in water cuts to 130 hours from 120 hours, will start on Wednesday. This means that over 600,000 residents will receive water for less than

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Our Father’s Inheritance Does Not Allow Us to Sleep: the artworks of Admire Kamudzengerere.

Our Father's Inheritance Does Not Allow Us to Sleep: The Artworks of Admire Kamudzengerere

The exhibition Our Father’s Inheritance Does Not Allow Us to Sleep showcases the artworks of Admire Kamudzengerere. Kamudzengerere employs a variety of media, including painting, performance, video, and printmaking, to explore the enduring influence of inherited histories. The artworks is Kamudzengere’s second solo exhibition hosted by the National Gallery of Zimbabwe. “The exhibition reflects on

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UK allocates USD5.5 million in new funding for Zimbabwe’s demining efforts.

The HALO Trust is actively working on landmine clearance in Zimbabwe

The United Kingdom has reaffirmed its commitment to helping Zimbabwe become a landmine-free country by 2025, with an additional USD5.5 million in funding to support demining activities in Mashonaland East and Central Mashonaland provinces. This funding has been allocated to Mines Advisory Group (MAG) and The HALO Trust, two organizations actively working on landmine clearance

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Zimbabwean Deminer Phillimon Gonamombe Honoured with Honorary MBE by King Charles III

Phillimon Gonamombe demining in the Falkland Islands

Zimbabwean deminer Phillimon Gonamombe, 62, has been awarded an Honorary Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) by King Charles III for his outstanding contributions to safety in the Falkland Islands. Gonamombe, who served as the operations manager, and his team of Zimbabweans worked on demining the Falkland Islands for 11 years, from

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From Opposition Leader to Religious Figure: Chamisa’s Uncertain Future in Zimbabwean Politics

Nelson Chamisa

Since Nelson Chamisa resigned from his CCC party earlier this year, many Zimbabweans have closely followed his activity on X, formerly known as Twitter. Hopes were high that Chamisa would announce the formation of a new political party. Eight months later, his social media presence has primarily consisted of Bible verses and his signature phrase,

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Thabiso Dakamela: A Journey of Art, Heritage, and Success

Thabiso Dakamela: A Journey of Art

Thabiso Dakamela’s art journey began in Zimbabwe, weaving together personal challenges and cultural roots into vibrant, expressive works that now captivate audiences worldwide. Born in 1994 in the Royal Dakamela village of Nkayi, Zimbabwe, and raised in a close-knit community by his mother after she separated from his Venda father, Dakamela’s early years were steeped

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Zimbabwe Declares End to Cholera Outbreak After 17 Months. WHO Support Decommissioning of Cholera Treatment Centres

After 17 months, Zimbabwe has declared an end to the cholera outbreak that started in February 2023 and affected all 10 provinces. According to the ministry of health, the cholera outbreak, first reported in February 2023, has claimed the lives of at least 87 individuals. The last reported cholera case recorded was on 30 June

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Innocence Behind Bars: Zimbabwe’s Children Living in Prison with Their Mothers

Raising Babies in Zimbabwe's Overcrowded and Unsafe Prisons

In Zimbabwe, approximately 44 children live in prisons with their incarcerated mothers. Most of the children are under 2 years old. Children can stay with their incarcerated mothers in prison until they are 2 years old, then they are transferred to relatives or an institutional home. In Harare, on 16 June, 77 opposition activists were

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Where Is the Aid Going? Zimbabwe’s Drought Relief Efforts Supported by Humanitarian Partners

Zimbabwe is facing one of its worst droughts in years, prompting the government to declare a state of disaster. It estimated that 9 million people, about 60% of the population are food insecure because of the El Nino induced drought. 80% of the country received poor rains.   To assist millions at risk of hunger,

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