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Social work’s vital role in tackling climate change

In disaster-prone regions, social workers serve an essential role in providing psychological support and rehabilitation to those affected by climate-related events.

By Paison Tazvivinga and Sharon Dzingai Dec. 1, 2023

Social work’s vital role in tackling climate change

Gully reclamation: Double benefit for Chimanimani villagers

Infrastructure including classroom blocks, boreholes and houses are at risk of collapsing or being washed away as gullies threaten to undermine the building foundations.

By Obert Siamilandu Nov. 11, 2023

Gully reclamation: Double benefit for Chimanimani villagers

Feature: Cyclone Idai victims back on their feet

Post-Cyclone Idai, villagers resorted to negative coping mechanisms, including selling livestock to sustain their families.

By Obert Siamilandu Oct. 21, 2023

Feature: Cyclone Idai victims back on their feet

The “haves” and “have-nots” in climate justice

Climate justice is a concept that addresses the just division, fair sharing and equitable distribution of the burdens of climate change as well as its mitigation and responsibilities.

By Farai Nhekairo Oct. 2, 2023

The “haves” and “have-nots” in climate justice

Establishing women’s voice on climate change

Therefore, women must voice their concerns on climate change to represent the disenfranchised demographic.

By ZELA Oct. 1, 2023

Establishing women’s voice on climate change

More aid for cyclone ravaged Chimanimani

The two yearlong global economic crisis and the impact of climate change, have all held back recovery for Zimbabwe’s cyclone hit communities.

By Obert Siamilandu Jun. 9, 2023

More aid for cyclone ravaged Chimanimani

Govt hires consultancy to craft disaster strategy

“The validation workshop on the diagnosis report of the DRF strategy comes at an opportune time when we have just finalised engaging the consulting firm to develop the DRF strategy,” he said.

By Business Reporter Jun. 5, 2023