Maphisa residents fret over dam pollution

There is an outcry from locals that the environmental impact assessment and stakeholder consultations were not properly done.
By Staff Reporter Mar. 17, 2024

Matobo villagers embark on melon seeds project

The villagers’ representative Sibikwaphi Sibanda said they started the project two years ago after discovering that there were a lot of wild fruits that could be tapped into through value addition.
By Nizbert Moyo Mar. 12, 2024

Relief for Matobo villagers

According to Dabane Trust, the sand dams need about four years for them to be able to reliably trap water.
By Silas Nkala Feb. 19, 2024

Water shortages hit Matobo villages

This was revealed in the latest Matobo Community newsletter report by Matobo by the Youth Development Initiative (MYDI) detailing various developmental and challenges in the district.
By Silas Nkala Feb. 18, 2024

Two-year old drowns in stream

A two-year-old boy was found floating in the Manyange stream close to his home in Matobo district’s  Samkhonto village.
By Sharon Sibindi Dec. 24, 2023

Fresh look for Jairos Jiri building

The Jairos Jiri Centre wall was proposed and identified as a potential site to promote the Matobo women’s art while raising the institution’s profile.
By Margaret Lubinda Dec. 11, 2023

Lifeline for drought-hit Matobo cattle farmers

Communal farmers are losing big herds due to lack of pastures and water sources.
By Nizbert Moyo Dec. 10, 2023

Matobo hosts magic lighting showcase

The festival is expected to run until October 29 at the surreal Gordon Park campsite, located within the Matobo National Park in Matabeleland province.
By Khumbulani Muleya Oct. 27, 2023

Amagugu moves to empower youth

He said the objectives were to establish a network of Matobo Youth Peace Advocates to serve as champions of peace and development through visual art.
By Sharon Sibindi Sep. 17, 2023