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EP 15: This Morning On Asakhe : Challenges faced by Commuter Omnibus Operators and Passengers in Bulawayo
The podcast focuses on the climate change opportunities for young people that are there in the country.
How far have the recalls, by-elections affected policy formulation and Service Delivery across the Country? #Asakhe
Voter registration extension and women's electoral participation with Nosipho Rutsate (WCOZ Midlands Chapter Chairperson)
Lupote Ward Villagers in Hwange worried of a lioness and its pride straying in their area since last year
This podcast focuses on the residents in Beitbridge and their views on the delimitation process
This podcast focuses on Hwange residents initiating old-school leavers associations in struggling schools
This is a radio program that was done by radio Bukalanga addressing various myths and misconceptions surrounding Covid-19.
This podcast focuses on Hwange water woes in concession areas that have caused a health hazard
Pregnant Women who fail to protect their unborn children from contracting the HIV virus
Anthu okhala ku Hwange akulilila Rehabilitation centre kuti ithandize achinyamata nabachisikana kusiya kutenga mankhwala osokoneza nzelu nokumwa mowa mwauchidakwa
Increase of rentals for residential houses by the Hwange Colliery Company Limited worrisome
In this episode we talk to pregnant mothers in Hwange who plead for improved maternal health in Hwange rural health institutions.
Bulawayo women talk about the reasons why they do not want to use depo-provera as a means of family planning.
Hoyu muhasho ukho sedzana namafhungo ine athanganiwa nawo nga vhadzulafho vha Shango laBeitbridge.
Some women who are members of the Johane Marange church have aired concerns about the No immunization practices in their church.Some of their children have been infected with measles and they have been seeking medical attention in secret for the sec of their children’s lives.Which they have explained as difficult because they have to sneak around their co wives and husbands.
Beitbridge Residents are faced with the challenge of slow ambulance responses. By the time the ambulance arrives , it is either too late or the condition of person in need of medical attention has gotten worse.The residents came up with an initiative called Friends of Beitbridge which is fundraising to restore the ambulance fleet at Beitbridge general hospital and their target amount is R250 000 but until they raise enough the poor ambulance response situation will still be the same.
Ekati kotjidza kwazo muwana zwidlo zwintjintji uhingisa ndawo nempfudzo homanana ,koga, kohaka muhinge mulibantjintji nemasimba.
Tate banamakole eli makumi matatu(30) banolebeleka nehaya kwabo whalo dzezwagwa. Banoti kobakwebela hule kakale banokon'wa tolesa bana babo hwalo dzezwagwa.
Abathengisayo phakathi kwedolobho lakoBulawayo baxoxa bencoma uhlelo lweBig Spring Clean-Up Week olwenziwe ngumanispala wedolobho.
Omama abalabantwana abaleminyaka emihlanu kusehla, bakhuluma ngomkhuhlane wendingindi osuthanyele abantwana abaphose bafike amakhulu ayisikhombisa kunyanga ezintathu ezidluleyo kweleZimbabwe.
Parents of children who left school during the Covid-19 era to look for employment in sugar plantations speak out.
Missing radio lessons during and after Covid 19 induced school closures – The plight of Hwange learners.
This podcast focuses on the collaboration of the Zimbabwe Tourism Authority and the Immigration in refining tourism products
On this episode we get reactions from Gweru residents on what they think about the continued use of masks by unvaccinated people.
On this episode we talk to residents from Bulawayo about the recent government announcement on discarding masks. There are mixed feelings pertaining to the issue, some are business people who were making money out of selling masks.
Bagali bomuHwange bakamiswa mishingo chikati che covid-19 abajimushinga by Calvin Manika
This podcast focuses on how the Beitbridge Border upgrade has brought financial woes for cross border traders
This podcast focuses on the fears of the general Zimbabwean population ahead of the 2023 elections
This podcast looks at how Hwange Rural remains unconnected regardless of being surrounded by
power generating companies
Hurukuro ye fifth covid-19 wave nemutungamiriri weZimbabwe Professional Nurses Union by Richard Shumba
With the continent celebrating the Day of the African Child under the theme of stopping child marriages, Hwange rural remain marred by such marriages, even way after Covid-19 induced locked. Girls are eloping at a young age, getting out of school. Villagers are saying the biggest driver of child marriages is poverty. Poverty in Hwange rural is a result of poor rains, poor soils for agriculture and marginalization by the central government. The podcast gives villagers a chance to speak on the challenges caused by child marriages in the communities.
Vhanukadzi vakazvitakura kuMasvingo votya kubaiwa nhomba dzekudzivira Dzihwa Mupengo (Covid-19) by Energy Bara
Kukosha kwekushandiswa kemanzwi orurimi rwamai pakatsanangura zvine kuita ne denda reCovid-19 by Abigail Matare
ZEC said the delimitation exercise the drawing of constituency boundaries will run from June 1 until December 31. Voter registration will remain open at ZEC’s district and provincial centres, but any data captured after May 30 will not be used for delimitation. The process of demarcating boundaries is important in ensuring fair representation of the electorate, but the opposition is suspicious that ZEC whose impartiality has been questioned could collapse some constituencies in its strongholds while adding constituencies where the ruling Zanu PF party is traditionally strong.
Areas with traditionally low voter registration like Matabeleland South, Bulawayo and Matabeleland North could find themselves with fewer constituencies, affecting citizens’ representation in parliament.
Find out how unregistered voters react to losing their constituency to the other due to low voter registration and how this is going to affect accountability and service delivery
The entertainment industry is one of the worst affected by the lockdown.
Entertainment joints were barred from hosting gigs of any sort yet this is their lifeline. Even resident bands could not perform at their stations.
Hearing the owners of the joints speak for themselves on the severity of the lockdown will not only make a story but bring to the attention of the authorities for the purposes of the need to mitigate and future planning.
GOVERNMENT has hiked user fees at public hospitals by 1 748%, prompting analysts to warn of an upsurge in home deaths.
New adult and children consultation fees have been pegged at US$12 and US$6, respectively, which are an equivalent of $3 696 and $1 848 in the local currency using the official exchange of US$1:$308.
Hospital fees were last increased in January 2020, with adults and children respectively paying $200 and $100 in Zimbabwe dollars at the time. Following the directive, consultation fees for adults are now US$12 and children US$6. Ward fees for adults are set at US$12, and US$8 for children.
This podcast focuses on the prominence of housing and estate agent scams in Beitbridge
Housing agents scam people in various ways that, they make people pay higher rentals than those charged by the landlords. They also make people pay hunting agent fees and they don't get them accommodation.
In case you missed the second episode of the radio series on #InformationDisorders: The Use of Fact Check and Digital Security to Counter Information Disorders
Since the opening of schools last month, teachers have been on go slow or on full stay away. Teachers have alleged that their employer, the government is not committed to their needs and welfare, therefore declaring incapacitation. With the majority of children in Hwange attending government-run schools, they have been affected. The opening of schools came after almost two years of disturbances in the education sector as schools were not spared by the Covid -19 induced lockdowns. Without much progress in schools, parents have turned to extra lessons so that children can learn. Most of the extra lessons are paid on a weekly or monthly basis in foreign currency. With the majority taking that route, some of the parents say they cannot afford the costs associated with extra lessons - a further blow to the future of children especially given that ZIMSEC set examinations regardless of teachers not attending classes.
When the government decreed the first total lockdown and subsequent lockdowns people stayed home with any movement restricted except for essential service providers. The government launched a food relief program to aid people, especially the vulnerable in urban areas and the rural folk. Two years later as the Covid has receded villagers in Dete in Hwange District speaks out, that despite being eligible for the Covid relief program they did not receive any aid from the government. Dete has no reliable rains for villagers to depend on subsistence farming and it is located within the Hwange national park which makes agriculture unsustainable because of wild animals. The government is on record that it helped all the eligible groups of people, but Dete villagers do not recall receiving grants of aid and sometimes had to contravene some Covid 19 regulations to sustain lives. Villagers are now afraid that if another Covid 19 wave comes they will be stranded.
Media literacy training coordinator Claton Moyo and Media literacy trainer Tariro Gurure introduce the show by explaining what misinformation and disinformation mean. The talk about the importance to impart basic knowledge skills in ensuring that community members are provided with skills that will help them decipher electoral disinformation
Hwange residents are complaining about companies which buss people from outside Hwange to work in the coal-mining town. Most of the local youths remain jobless regardless of the possible opportunities in many companies available. In most cases, the managers of coal mining companies and other related coal business companies are managed by people from Harare and Bulawayo. The influence of the management in personnel operations has been condemned by locals as, one which does not serve the interests of Hwange. Hwange residents admit that in some technical jobs they maybe not be qualified but they must be given a chance where they deserve it. However, Hwange natives have been not been considered for the middle management and even menial jobs which do not need education. Speaking to Community Voices, youths and other residents’ says job creation for locals needs to be addressed and not the current system.
Since the opening of schools last month, teachers have been on go slow or on full stay away. Teachers have alleged that their employer, the government is not committed to their needs and welfare, therefore declaring incapacitation. With the majority of children in Hwange attending government-run schools, they have been affected. The opening of schools came after almost two years of disturbances in the education sector as schools were not spared by the Covid -19 induced lockdowns. Without much progress in schools, parents have turned to extra lessons so that children can learn. Most of the extra lessons are paid on a weekly or monthly basis in foreign currency. With the majority taking that route, some of the parents say they cannot afford the costs associated with extra lessons - a further blow to the future of children especially given that ZIMSEC set examinations regardless of teachers not attending classes.
Since late last year, Hwange is witnessing groundbreaking ceremonies and cutting of ribbons by the Minister of Provincial Affairs and Devolution for Matabeleland North Richard Moyo and on a few occasions by other line ministers. The occasions range from roads rehabilitation, Hwange Thermal Expansion project, water plants, library and opening of new mines. All-terrain and Sport Utility Vehicles speed on the Hwange roads and have become a tradition. However, residents speak that, despite the visits and speeches about development, they have not seen much on the ground, a situation they describe as a waste of state resources by government officials. Hwange residents in some concession areas are struggling for water, and electricity and have poor roads. Worrisome to the residents is how officiated projects take a snail's pace and remain unfinished.
Vhuleme hotanganaho navhalimi ngatshifhinga hutshithothoma Covid-19 by Samantha Mlaudzi
Vagari vekuChiredzi vanokumbira Hurumende kudzosa zvikwata zvionofamba zvichibaya nhomba sezvo varikufamba nzendo refu kunobaiwa by Energy Bara
This podcast focuses on residents in Masvingo failing to pay council rates during the Covid-19 pandemic
This podcast focuses on the failure of authorities to provide alternative venecular information on the Covid-19 pandemic and lockdown, was a major drawback in disseminating important information.
This podcast focuses on Hwange expectant mothers still skeptical over Covid-19 vaccination
The Covid- 19, pandemic has brought with it several challenges in the country. The diseases has seen ordinary people adopting several measures to minimise the spread of the disease including the wearing of face masks. However the random disposal of disposable face masks has caused a serious environmental problem as littering has become a cause for concern. The Environmental Management Agency EMA, the ministry of health and local authorities in Masvingo have expressed concern over litter caused by the disposal of face masks as people indiscriminately throw away litter everywhere.
Musidzana udi fara hani afho atshiyomaliwa? Heyi mbekanyamushumo ikhosedza mafhungo asialala lashu nau ngwana wamusidzana
This podcast focuses on cases of abuse towards People with Disabilities (PWDs) during the Covid-19 inspired lockdown
This podcast focuses on limitations faced by teachers in conducting online lectures without ICTs and data since Covid-19 induced online learning.
This podcast focuses on how residents in Masvingo are failing to adhere to covid-19 regulations
This podcast focuses on old dilapidated public ablution facilities a concern for Hwange Residents
The Zimbabwean civil servant currently earns usd 175. These people have families to take care of by paying school fees, utility bills, food and clothing just to mention a few. From all these constraints they are forced to tolerate corruption so as to sustain their families. Low reanumaration provides breeding ground for corrupt activities. These two run in the same direction because poverty invites corruption and corruption intensified that poverty. Civil servants are financially strapped, they become vulnerable to exploitation.
This podcast focuses on thehow lack of a public transport system in Beitbridge exposes residents to criminal activities perpetuated by private taxi drivers.
The COVID 19 pandemic initially brought business to standstill. But, along the way people found new ways of survival and living in the pandemic which is known as the 'new normal'. Both Hwange residents and villagers complains that the coal mining town lags behind on the 'new normal' infrastructure, a situation bemoaned by residents as a threat in case another wave hit the country. The new normal involve the use of ICT for learning, medical care and work spaces. Most of the jobs in Hwange needs manual labour and physical contact which poses risk to workers and their families. The majority of the schools have limited classrooms which does not support social distancing and most of the children cannot afford e-learning due to lack of gadgets.
This is a positive look of what good the lockdown might have produced. A general look at the positive side despite many dying from the pandemic but looking at the positive gains of the lockdown what new hobbies did people gain what new knowledge did their acquire what is the positive side of their perspectives.
The Mopane - Manama road is not user friendly since it has a lot of potholes that make it difficult for people to operate on that road and their worry is, that road is used by many people going to the Mlambapele border post, chiefs Marupi, Nhlamba and Marupi's places hence the potholes are not pleasing at all that lowers their business especially now that it have rained delta beverages trucks for drinks and alcohol together with bread companies no longer reach there because of poor road network that burdens them to somehow request that the suppliers at least transport the goods to a place called Guyu and they will switch to scortchcart to transport their goods to the final destination. It's their plea on behalf of the community that at least the government and or organisations can chip inn and rehabilitate the road for them to have favourable road network.
This podcast looks at how commuter omni buses in Gweru where affected during the pandemic as their kombis where not allowed to commute to and from town and also with the introduction of the Zupco bus how where they affected financially.
The PCR test business is booming in Beitbridge because it is a border town and most residents make their livelihood through informal businesses that come with traveling to Musina on a daily basis and within a week one spends about $150 on PCR tests. Some Travellers who are unaware of the travel requirements are forced to do these tests in Beitbridge and it is usually way out of budget.
In this episode parents share their views on the call by the ministry of health and child care to vaccinate 12-year-olds against Covid-19 in a bid to fight the spread of the disease.
The Covid 19 pandemic brought with it several hardships and problems in both urban and rural communities. In rural Chiredzi district of Masvingo province child marriages continue to haunt the district with women's organizations raising concern over the problem which got worse during the lock downs imposed to curb the spread of the global pandemic. The problem of child marriages continues to haunt area even after the relaxation of Covid 19 regulations as poverty continue to tighten its grip in marginalized rural communities of Chiredzi
Wani mawi Etjaba tilebeleka nekwalisa vota. Nhasi tozuwisana nebanhu banobva kuntunhu weMangwe ne kuntunhu we Bulilima nehanganyila kwebatjakula mukwalisa kuti bevote muluhalawungo gwa 2023.
The Covid-19 inspired lockdown forced the subsequent closures of the school's like every other operation except for crucial services. School children of all levels have been negatively affected more so the exam writing classes.
Some students lost interest completely, others from poor families could not even sit for the exams at all due to non payment of exam fees while others blame the interruptions for their poor performance. This podcast addresses such issues
The Covid-19 inspired lockdown forced the subsequent closures of the school's like every other operation except for crucial services.
School children of all levels have been negatively affected more so the exam writing classes.
Some students lost interest completely, others from poor families could not even sit for the exams at all due to non payment of exam fees while others blame the interruptions for their poor performance.
Their lives changed completely, some could just watch as their dreams vanish away just like that.
How are they holding up given the high unemployment rate, high cost of living and generally their lack of any survival skill?
This podcast looks at how businesses in Gweru especially vendors are sustaining themselves looking at those who managed to get covid-19 relief allowance how it helped them and their experiences
This podcast looks at how parents have been affected by the Covid-19 especially looking at how they have been coping with their children not going to school and learning from home also looking at how the students in universities managed to adapt to online learning and their experiences
This has been an ongoing ignored issue not only in Hwange ,the School Development Committee practices favouritism. Whereby a donor comes to help the orphans and the vulnerable children's names ,they tend to put the people they want. One child will be having two donors paying school fees and stationery . The SDC do not consult the ward community committees to help identify families in need especially in this covid pandemic
Instead the information firstly circulates among them (the SDC) later on a few be added on the list to benefit.
This podcast looks at the concerns that vendors have in calling for the MP to draft inclusive laws for them
Most of the people in the Hwange rural have not yet received their second jab as they responded a bit late due to the distance from villages to the clinics. Worrisomely, some villages have not yet started the vaccination process to be inoculated against Covid 19 as they want the nurses to visit their homesteads. Efforts by the Ministry of Health and Child Care (MoHCC) to visit villages for vaccination sometimes hit a brick wall or delayed due to poor road infrastructure. Some of the roads are bumpy and difficult to negotiate.
Information on the Covid 19 Third jab popularly known as the ‘booster shot’ was not well published. As the country fights the novel coronavirus, many people in Hwange have not yet heard of the third jab. Hwange lacks communication infrastructure, with no local radio and television airwaves and few people buy newspapers. The majority of people rely on social media and satellite television for information.
There is an army of mostly small ghost accounts with very weird pseudonyms as user names for example NdiniMzimba wacho, Itipwe and a set of other names that make it impossible to identify the person . Their profile pictures are either blank, using cat fish pictures of internet models or have a mean animal like a frowning cat or a donkey, the list is endless. They have come to be known as Varakashi, a shona phrase which means crushers. They gang up on opposition supporters when they share their opinions which do not praise the current government.
Most of the youths in the Beitbridge Rural Area were left out in the registration process to participate in the 26 March by elections despite the mobility of the registration. Most of the youths in the district do not participate in the voting process mainly due to lack of information as some were not aware of the 26 March by elections even though some do not vote as they see it as a waste of time since there's no change even If they participate. A number of youths in Beitbridge district namely Tongwe would like to participate but they did not get the information on time to register for the 26th March by-elections which resulted in a low turnout.
Voting voice determines the popularity of opinions, political parties and candidates. This is very important when it comes to analysis of results and outcomes of victory or loss after the elections. This gives a realistic picture of yeses and Nos called out towards a particular party, candidates and opinions. In Zimbabwe it is difficult to get an actual analysis of the voting voice because in the previous years citizens have developed a habit of secrecy when it comes to political opinion
Voters are fatigued and now lack a sense of agency when it comes to voter registration. This is because there are a number of negative factors that influence their decisions. Zimbabweans have been voting since independence but the economy keeps plunging more despite the voting and they have got to a point where they feel that their vote does not make a difference.
For many years people have enjoyed the free parking space in the CBD but now BCC has introduced the new parking fees in the CBD which the funds are going to help the develop the town. The majority of the people are not happy with the development on the other hand there are other people who are happy with the parking fees stating that this is a good move to develop the town.
This podcast focuses on parents of ZIMSEC candidates worried about the performance of their children
This podcast focuses on the Beitbridge Rural District Council creating a monopoly over cattle sales in the town
This podcast focuses on the Political Participation of women with disabilities in Hwange
This podcast focuses on how residents fear the heavy storms that might flood their homes
This podcast focuses on how livestock rustling has left many villagers in Gwanda hopeless as thieves are stealing their means of survival
This podcast focuses on residents complaints about power outages in their different residential areas
This podcast focuses on the Struggle of securing attachment for tertiary students during a pandemic
This podcast focuses on how the cancellation of mobile voter registration affected Zimbabweans
This podcast focuses on the alleged corruption on the issuing of stands by the Bulawayo City Council
This podcast focuses on the Tshabalala diarrhoea outbreak as residents demand clean water
This podcast focuses on how Chinese mining companies are exploiting the Hwange community in mining
This podcast looks at how youth leaders are using twitter spaces to conduct dialogue that elevates voices of those advocating for voting
This podcast focuses on the Inclusion of Persons with disabilities in decision making processes
This podcast looks at the effects of high rate of unemployment on persons with disabilities
This podcast looks at how gender based violence has affected the lives of persons with disabilities
This podcast looks at the challenges faced by Bulawayo MP's in representing their constituencies
This podcast looks at how villagers are forced to buy water to counter water shortages in Hwange
This podcast looks at ancestral land being sold to other tribes illegally in Beitbridge
This podcast focuses on the reasons why young people are not participating in budget consultation meetings
This podcasts focuses on Luveve residents seeking answers on the diarrhoea outbreak that took place in 2020
This podcast focuses on how mismanagement of waster has affected service delivery in Kwekwe community
This podcast focuses on how residents have been affecting by council's water shedding programme
This podcast focuses on how the city council's meter billing system is affecting residents
Khuxxman looks at how the constituency development fund is distributed and used to develop wards in the city.
This podcast focuses on how school children have been affected by the prolonged lockdown
This podcast focuses on the expectations and fears that Zimbabweans have as they are heading towards elections in 2023
Listen to our latest podcast in Venda where we discuss challenges faced freelance journalists in covering the pre-election period. #Asakhe
Community Voices podcast (Sotho): People living with Disabilities lament lack of access to voter registration
This podcast looks at how the Hwange rural community is not receiving adequate information on voter registration and how it has affected the community
This podcast looks at network challenges faced by communities in the outskirts due to unavailability of boosters.
This podcast focuses on looking at the best measures that can be taken to address mental health issues in rural communities. This includes looking at how communities can be affected by such issues.
Listen to the Community Voices podcast in Venda: Beitbridge residents fail to adhere to lockdown regulations #Asakhe
This podcast focuses on the challenges faced by rural teachers and applying online education in a rural setup.
This podcast focuses at what Bulilima West and Masendu communities are doing to curb the spread of Covid-19.
This podcast focuses on the measures taken by the Sotho community to preserve their language .
Community Voices podcast(Nambya): Hwange vendors losing flea market stalls during lockdown
This podcast looks at how women are having challenges with obtaining jobs in mines, as a result they resort to vending or staying at home.
This podcast focuses on challenges brought by climate change which include shortage of water, low harvest yields which affect women.
Listen to the Community Voices podcast (Nyanja), we focus on the socio- economic issues faced in communities
This podcast focuses on how the Tonga people feel about the stereotypes they have been associated with.
This podcast focuses at the strategies being used by the Kalanga community to ensure it language remains alive among younger generations
Covid-19 podcast series in Sotho :Zimbabweans cry foul over ZUPCO bus fare hikes. The fare hike worries the public and they are saying the only solution is to board pirate kombis #Asakhe
Listen to the Covid-19 podcast in Venda as Emory Nare talks about the dangers and fear of living in a border town. #Asakhe
in this episode NUST students share the challenges they face in acquiring accommodation.
In this episode Beitbridge residents express their disgruntlement over perennial sewer bursts in their communities. They raise concern that such exposes them to water-borne diseases and are urging the local authority to work on the situation.
In this episode, university students share the challenges they face in accessing online lessons in the wake of Covid-19
In this episode we talk to residents about the about the effectiveness of the current lockdown restrictions in the fight against Covid-19.
In this episode we talk to pregnant women who share their experiences of the challenges they have faced in accessing health services an doing preparations for their unborn babies.
In this epsiode we talk to residents about the challenges they face due to quarry mining and sand poaching.
In this episode we talk to university students about what they think about online learning. They say the practice is inefficient due to high data prices and network challenges.
In this episode we talk to residents about what has motivated them to have a change of heart towards getting vaccinated against Covid-19.
In this episode we talk to Zimbabweans living in South Africa about the challenges they faced during the lockdown period.
In this episode residents complain about poor service delivery at local clinics, especially the absence of emergency services which has resulted in loss of human life.
Residents at Hyde Park Estate fear that the expansion of high density residential areas may affect their shelter as the residential areas are slowly encroaching into their areas.
In this episode we interact with residents of Bulawayo who share the challenges they have been facing since the police started arresting public transport vehicles which are not affiliated to ZUPCO.
In this episode we talk to residents who lodge their complaints against the various types of sanitisers used by various companies. Since the outbreak of Covid-19, it has become mandatory that all people seeking services and goods be sanitised before being granted entry into business premises, some companies are being accused of using substandard sanitisers.
Parents complain about the new blended system of conducting lessons where learners go to school on certain days of the week and attend online lessons on the rest.
In this episode we discuss how people are expected to behave as they go about their businesses during the Covid-19 era in order to protect themselves from the virus.
In this episode we hear how a student fell victim to a cyber scammer. The student paid money for a non-existent Presidential scholarship.
in this episode we talk to journalists who share the challenges they faced while covering Covid-19 stories. Some contracted the virus while others were afraid they would contract the virus and spread it to their families.
in this episode, farmers complain about ineffective dipping exercise for their cattle and inconsistent visits by the veterinary people for vaccination against various cattle diseases.
Bulawayo residents complain that the ban of public transport has immensely affected them as ZUPCO is failing to ferry people in time.
Crossborder traders are vying for the reopening of borders citing that their businesses have been at a standstill due to lockdown, resulting in them failing to sustain their families.
Artists were hugely affected by Covid-19 induced lockdown and although the government disbursed some cushioning funds, not all of them benefitted.
In this episode, Bulawayo residents complain about the estimate billing system used by the City Council during the lockdown period.
in this episode we talk to Nelson Chamisa who gives us an account on how his political party intends to rebuild and restrategise towards the 2023 elections.
In this episode we talk to a CSW who narrates how lockdown affected their way of business and how the society treated them.
Listen to our episode as we talk to Bukhosi Sibanda, a Bosso player who narrates how lockdown has impacted his soccer career.
Listen to our podcast episode as we talk to various youths who have resorted to entrepreneurship to sustain themselves during the lockdown period.
In this episode we talk to a disability activist who holds a leadership position at Bulawayo Progressive Residents Association (BPRA) on her journey of advocating for service delivery for PLWDs.
In this episode we talk to public transport operators who give an account of how lockdown affected their business.
In this episode we talk to a Bulawayo resident on how tenants are harassed by landlords during lockdown.
In this episode we talk to a young person who resorted to artisanal mining during lockdown in order to make a living.
Parents with children who have not been attending school due to lockdown complain that some teachers are taking advantage of the closure of limited lessons attended by their children and are charging exorbitant prices for extra lessons.
In this episode we talk to Dr Mphathisi Ndlovu, a media studies lecturer at NUST who sheds light on the role being played by the media in raising awareness against Covid-19.
Hwange communals complain about mining activities by the Chinese in their communal spaces.
In this episode we talk to villagers from Insiza who share theft challenges they are facing during the lockdown period.
In this episode we talk to representatives from women's organisations that deal with GBV issues, discussing the challenges being faced by GBV victims during this lockdown period.
In this episode, vendors share the struggles they are going through in trying to make ends meet during this lockdown period.
In this episode, members of the public share their opinions on the rollout of the vaccination program.
In this episode people share their experiences of human rights abuses by the police during the lockdown period.
In this episode we talk to Gweru Ward16 Councillor about the challenges faced by community leaders in teaching people about Covid-19 and having them to adhere to health regulations.
In this episode we talk to a survivor of Covid-19 who shares her journey from the time she fell ill to her recovery.
In this episode we talk to informal traders and their representatives about bribes demanded by law enforcers to allow them to operate during lockdown.
In this episode we talk about how cases of corruption have increased during the Covid-19 pandemic period.
This episode focuses on giving shop owners advice on how to protect their businesses from theft by shop lifters and employees.
Listen to the Covid-19 podcast series as we discuss about the continued illegal operation of shebeens during the lockdown period despite the call from the police to shut them down.
This podcast looks at the importance of burial rituals and how lockdown has affected some cultural rituals within the African community
This podcast talks about the effects of the lockdown and how it has destroyed the livelihoods of many families in the border town of Plumtree and the villages as it is a place predominately living on foreign trade Omalayitsha, cross boarder traders feeding the communities.
This podcast looks at the challenges faced by the LGBTIQ community during lockdown when it comes to health care matters
Covid-19 Podcast Series: Arrested during the lockdown- residents share their experiences with police during lockdown
Covid-19 Podcast Series: Cross border traders speak on the closure of Beitbridge border
Zenzele Ndebele interviews Gcinani Donga the mother of Lynette Langa about the treatment her daughter received from the police.
Human Rights Activist Muzingaye Thaka shares his experience of the ti9me he got arrested for protesting
Smooth lies and sharp knives: A Podcast which focuses on the mass killings in Matabeleland which took place during the period 1983-84.
Covid-19 Podcast Series: Residents views on the use of Khami water to counter the city's water crisis
Covid-19 Podcast Series: Increase in domestic violence during lockdown #16DaysofActivism
Community Voices: Bulawayo residents pay tribute to Calvin Mgcini Nhliziyo. #Asakhe #RIPCALVIN
In this episode we cover the fun activities that you can share with autistic children during lockdown.
This episode discusses the procedures that take place at checkpoints during lockdown. A number of people give their experiences of roadblocks during lockdown.
This first episode of The COVID-19 podcast series focuses on how pregnant women have faced challenges accessing health care during the global pandemic of COVID-19
Nyasha discusses COVID-19 related issues with Kathleen Sanzira, CEO of Oblivious Talent Management Agency .
In this episode Nyasha talks about how COVID-19 has affected the activities of young people. #Asakhe
Community Voices: Zimbos speak out on the reopening of schools after nearly six months of closure
Community Voices with Khulekani Bethule: How school kids keep themselves occupied during lockdown
Community Voices with Bhekizulu Tshuma: Impact of Covid-19 on rural people with chronic illness
Rate Your Councillor: Ward 25 residents rate Councillor Mzama Dube's achievements since he assumed office
Khulekani Bethule talks about the increase of domestic abuse cases during lockdown in the midst of Covid-19.
Community Voices: Bulawayo residents speak out on the worsening water crisis during Covid-19
Community Voices: Zimbos share their experiences in health institutions during COVID-19 pandemic
Residents share their views on the water crisis in Bulawayo and how community boreholes can be COVID-19 hotspots
South Africa is full of strong women. Today our guest speaker is creative powerhouse Zolani Mahola, lead singer of Freshlyground, a solo artist, actress, an inspirational speaker, and a mother.
In this second part of her interview, she delves into her views on the challenges African women face today.
Community Voices: Zimbos speak on the firing of Advocate Fortune Chasi as Minter of Energy
Community Voices: Zimbabweans talk about how #COVID19 has affected them personally and professionally.
In the episode Khulekani Bethule focuses on how the music industry has been affected by the Lockdown.
This episode focuses on what is happening during the lockdown and issues happening in and around Zimbabwe and we also featured a guest Called Thabani Who is a local vendor ekasi and Also touched on the news making headlines The Twitter Street and Where is the celebrity . On this show we asked Where is Khuliyo ? And featured a song by Hwabarty - Skhananda .
In this episode Seth Moyo talks about how COVID-19 has caused the internet to be a need in every household.
Zimbabweans share their opinions on the appointment of the two special envoys by Cyril Ramaphosa
Part II of what the hashtag #ZimbabweanLivesMatter means to people from different walks of life. You can be part of our daily podcast by simply sending your opinion via voice note to our mobile number on the topic of the day.
In this episode Khulekani talks to Zimbabweans living in South Africa on how the lockdown has affected them. #COVID19
Listen to ordinary citizens talking about why people did not go out on the streets for the #31July protests.
Khulekani Bethule discusses how the lockdown measures have affected the unemployed in the city of Bulawayo.
This podcast will look at the challenges that kombi touts are facing since the spread of the global pandemic COVID-19
In this episode of The Reader Responds Seth Moyo and Blessing Mpande review the novel Anthills of the Savannah by Chinua Achebe.
This is part of the Constitutional Literacy programme. This tutorial is on the provincial and metropolitan councils and well the local authorities. It looks at the functions of these different governmental bodies. We also address the constitutional position on devolution of governmental duties and responsibilities.
The society is in a dilemma.
Most of them don't know the right answer or even fear questioning "why this and that is happening"
The issue of religion is controversial but you want to know the truth, you need a guide.Trust me this podcast will definitely help you.
Seth introduces the first episode of the podcast The Reader responds which will explore various literature, and great recommendations of good books one can read to enhance your knowledge . Enjoy
This is the first episode of Let's talk with Thembi Terry a podcast about women in diverse business sectors and how they are coping during the global pandemic COVID-19. She will be sharing her experiences, and great entrepreneurial tips for women. So stay tuned.
In this episode of community stories, Lesley Moyo talks to Cowdray Park residents about the water situation in the area.
Constitution Amendment No.2 Bill of 2019 Review: Legal implications of the withdrawal of MDC A Mps from National Assembly. #Asakhe #KnowYourRight #COVID-19
In the first episode of Queening with the Empress we discuss Domestic Violence in the time of COVID-19. Our guest, Melissa Nomakhosi Ndlovu, who is with Emthonjeni Women's Forum talks about some of the forms in which Domestic violence manifests itself and its causes. #Asakhe #QWTE #Covid-19
Internet music sensation Sikhosana shares his musical journey with Zenzele Ndebele. #Asakhe #TheBreakfastClub # Madlela Skhobokhobo #COVID-19
Welcome to the first episode of Intellectual Discourse with Dacres and Nokuthaba. In this episode Upon realisation that the society uses the same brush to paint every youth e.g "ama2000" social norms paints the youth as immoral young citizens and are condemned for the catalyst of moral decadence. Therefore this Podcast seeks to enlighten the society by questioning the major cause of the problem and how we can solve it. Also why the youth speed up the reaction of immorality.
Richard Shumba interviews peacebuilder Takaedza Tafirei dealing with the topics of peacebuilding, unity, reconciliation and the Gukurahundi. The podcast focuses on the process of reconciliation for unity and nation-building.
The Gukurahundi was a series of massacres of Ndebele civilians carried out by the Zimbabwe National Army from early 1983 to late 1987. It derives from a Shona language term which loosely translates to "the early rain which washes away the chaff before the spring rains"
Join us online as we continue to share and #SparkConversation #AfricanCinema #Covid19Lockdown #Gukurahundi #Reconciliation #Zimbabwe
Richard Shumba interviews a gender justice activist Rebecca Chirenga about the effects of #COVID19 on Gender-Based Violence in Zimbabwe.
Join us online as we share and #SparkConversation #GenderEquality #Zimbabwe #COVID19
Richard Shumba interviews Innocent Netanyahu who is part of the Black Pride Zimbabwe partnership and is also the national spokesperson for Civic society joined forum. The conversation is all about blackness, xenophobia, pan Africanism and black love - inspired by the documentary film we screen directed by Lebogang Rasethaba: The People Vs the People. Watch it here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=gV5YMojbDwM
Internews #FilmAidInternational #CenterForInnovationTechnology
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Abigail Matare talks to members of the Joel community of Joel, a small business center in Zhombe rural communal area, on poverty alleviation projects they are spearheading.
Richard Shumba interviews Elizabeth Gulugulu - A female advocate and representative for African Youth Initiative on Climate Change #Zimbabwe #FilmAidInternational #Internews #CenterForInnovationandTechnology #Zacras #Kubatana
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Richard Shumba, interviews Brian Dube, a member of the Zimbabwean parliament, a Justice Deputy Secretary, and a Gweru Urban MP. He shares his thoughts about the effects of COVID-19 on education and dwells into the importance and problems associated with education in Zimbabwe.
Join us online as we continue to share and #SparkConversation #AfricanCinema #Covid19Lockdown
Bulisile Mgunie, interviews Sibusiso Bhebhe who is the Co-Founder and current Executive Director of Dot Youth Zimbabwe. Dot Youth is one of the fastest-growing youth-led organizations globally, implementing programs that focus on young people, with particular emphasis on the welfare of women and girls. He works with a number of youth-led organizations working in the areas of women’s and girls’ rights, health, civic participation, and child rights, where he plays both a technical and mentorship role. Having worked with a number of organizations, he has over 9 years of experience in youth and community development programming.
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Bulisile Mguni interviews Thomas Brickhill, the director of the Zim movie Cook Off currently showing on Netflix. They discuss the inspirations and processes behind the making of the film and the challenges faced by the Zimbabwean film industry.
Join us online as we continue to share and #SparkConversation #AfricanCinema #Covid19Lockdown #CookOff #Netflix #Zimbabwe
Bulisile Mgunie interviews Tony Makoni, a mental health expert about the effects of COVID19 lockdown. Tony Makoni is a psychotherapist, a veteran radio broadcaster for 18 years, a coach, and a father who has a passion for mental and emotional health. In 2017 he founded the Global Institute of Emotional Health with Sarah-Len Mutiwasekwa and together they are on a quest to make mental and emotional health a priority in Zimbabwe and beyond. Join us online as we continue to share and #SparkConversation #AfricanCinema #Covid19Lockdown #Asakhe
Bulisile Mguni talks to the founder of CITE, Zenzele Ndebele about his documentary dealing with the Gukurahundi genocide. The podcast focuses on the process of reconciliation for unity and nation-building.
The Gukurahundi was a series of massacres of Ndebele civilians carried out by the Zimbabwe National Army from early 1983 to late 1987. It derives from a Shona language term which loosely translates to "the early rain which washes away the chaff before the spring rains"
Join us online as we continue to share and #SparkConversation #AfricanCinema #Covid19Lockdown #Gukurahundi #Reconciliation #Zimbabwe
In this episode, Bulisile Mgunie interviews a Bulawayo based tech and gender justice activist Thando Gwinji about her work, and the effects of #COVID19 on Gender-Based Violence in Zimbabwe.
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Welcome to the first episode of the Sunbox Ambassador Series!!! In this episode Zimbabwean Sunbox Ambassador Bulisile Mguni chats with leading actress Tendaiishe Chitima of Cook Off, a homegrown Zimbabwean feature film that has been acquired by Netflix and will available from June 1st on the streaming platform.
Cook Off is an unlikely feel-good Zimbabwean story that follows the journey of Anesu, a down-on-her-luck single mother from Harare’s Budiriro township. Anesu becomes a national sensation after she qualifies for Zimbabwe’s top reality TV cooking show but soon finds herself out of her depth battling against professional chefs. It features rising sta Tendaiishe ‘Tendie’ Chitima, popular rapper Tehn Diamond, and the much-beloved ‘Neria’ star Jesesi Mungoshi as the grandmother, as well as a host of other familiar faces – and was made against the odds, on a tiny budget. The filmmakers behind Cook Off were trying to restart a once-proud film industry in Zimbabwe that had declined over decades of political and economic turmoil.
Join us online as we continue to share and #SparkConversation #AfricanCinema #Covid19Lockdown #CookOff #Netflix #Zimbabwe
Novel Corona virus COVID-19 Public Service announcement brought to you in Nambiya so as to help spread the message to the local community in Hwange by the team at Hwange FM Community Radio
Novel Corona virus COVID-19 Public Service announcement brought to you in isiNdebele so as to help spread the message to the local community in Hwange by the team at Hwange FM Community Radio