The Zambezi Times Podcasts: Recent Episodes
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Brendo Malaba from the #Vote263project shares explains on the work their organization does which mainly focuses on the mobilizing young people to register to vote
Twasumbuka Community Radio Station in Binga is one of the eight Community Radio Stations that were given broadcasting licenses on the 15th of September this year
Towards a human rights based approach on development induced evictions and displacement in Zimbabwe with Mr Khumbulani Maphosa
Rural communities in Lupane have fumed at the reports that the Lupane Local Board and Kusile Rural District Council have for the past six years allegedly been abusing funds meant for roads rehabilitation from the Zimbabwe National Road Authority (ZINARA).
Umsekeli kaMphathintambo wogaja lwezemfundo ephansi uMnunzana Edgar Moyo uchasisa ngohlelo lwe Continuous Assessment Learning Activity (CALA)
THE Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education has started recruiting 220 district school inspectors (DSIs) for the monitoring and supervision of teachers across the country. The recruitment of DSIs comes a month after the Government hired 3 816 teachers. Last year, the Government recruited 5 300 teachers.
Research has shown that women account for more than half of the population living with HIV/AIDS in Zimbabwe and Nyasha Dube investigates challenges face by women living with HIV/AIDS in the Era of COVID-19
Business people in Kenmour speak on how Covid-19 affected their businesses and future plans
Women in Lupane are making a living through weaving baskets and other traditional baskets, they have also gained knowledge through trainings conducted in Lupane Women`s Centre
Gumbo has been singing traditional music from late 70s and perfomed in local gatherings within his rural community. He has not been spared by COVID-19 induced lockdown which has seen them struggling to conduct shows as gatherings were banned
A visit by The Zambezi Times to Katete village revealed that, after a successful farming season most of the fields became feeding troughs of baboons during the day and elephants during the night.
Human/wildlife conflict resulted in sleepless nights for villagers and in some instances others lost their lives after being trampled by elephants.
Women in the business of chicken rearing at Nyamandlovu are faced by a number of challenges affecting the growth and sustainability of their small enterprises.
Zambezi Times team visits an Irrigation scheme at Fountain Farm in Nyamandlovu, community owned project supported by government. The scheme is facing serious challenges of electricity connectivity and lack of perimeter fence to prevent both domestic and wild animals from destroying the produce.
Villagers in ward 15 Village 4 are faced with difficulties paying for electricity to draw water from a community borehole, this has contributed to health complications at a time when water is critical to prevent diseases and viruses like Covid-19
THE Ward 6 community in Ntabazinduna has taken ownership of their own development and partnered with their local council to build a clinic in the area.
Villagers who spoke to The Zambezi Times said they were forced to drive their livestock for more than 5 kilometres to get to Bhekeni Dam which is the only remaining reliable source of water in the area.
Black Elisha (Mduduzi Dube) is one prophet who has risen to fame in Matebeleland North (Hwange) through his miracles and use of the padlock. He is the Founder of the Christ Life Generation church
Mr Benjamin Kaitano speaks about the challenges faced by peole living with HIV during Covid-19 induced lockdown
small business entrepreneurs speak about how their businesses and future plans were affected by Covid-19
Sithembile Dube Sithole, the focal person for Zimbabwe National Network of People living with HIV for Umguza District speaks about their organization activities during this time of Covid-19 induced lockdown and the challenges faced by their members in accessing medication among other services.
Cllr Mudimba explains challenges faced in his community which include bad road network, high transport cost and human-animal conflicts among other issues affecting the villagers.
We speak to the residents of Lupane about Devolution funds and if they know how and where it has been used in their community. The C.EO of Kusile RDC also comes in to account for the funds received so far and how the distribution and allocation is done
This week we visit Mansenya Primary School In Binga North about 60km from Binga Centre. The school has 300 learners and only for teachers and it is facing several challenges from water to lack of learning facilities. We speak to the area Councilor about how the school came about and the challenges faced
Davy Ndlovu for Tsoro o Tso San Community Development Trust speaking about Covid-19 vaccine uptake in the San community and disinformation amongst the people as the vaccine has become scarce to meet the demand across the country
Kelvin Manika speaks to Nambyan women on access to SRHR and challenges faced as a result which include communication breakdown as some of the contraceptive pills are written mainly in Ndebele and English which cannot be understood by the Nambyan community.
I speaks to women who have migrated to the urban areas in search of greener pastures and how it has affected their lives
On this episode we travel to Mbembesi area to witness the Xhosa ceremony of circumcision and we talk to the community members who explain to us how the tradition is practiced and the role of women in this even
Civic society leaders (Sibusiso Moyo and Vumani Ndlovu) speak on the negative impact of Covid-19 particularly on poor communication network and the new normal
We continue in our discussion with Khulu Cont Mhlanga on government role and failures in supporting the local arts sector in Zimbabwe
Young school going age girls in Hwange, particularly from Cinderella and Madumabisa (also known as Number 2) village areas have resorted to prostituting with truck drivers as a means of survival during the lockdown, risking their health in the process.
The government of Zimbabwe muted the idea of honouring living Legends in the arts sector and we spoke to one of the highly respected living legend Mr Cont Mhlanga about the idea and his thoughts on the proposal as he has been approached also as one of the top 40 selected legend.