Pikinini-Jawanda Irrigation Scheme: A dream realised after 37 years

Mwenezi, a district 467km from the capital, faces scorching temperatures and the harsh effects of climate change, including El Niño’s impact on crop yields this year.
By Sindiso Dube Mar. 24, 2024

Mwenezi villagers hail food aid initiative

Ward 12 councillor Collen Shoko, applauded MDTC, WFP and the funding partner for bringing the project to the community.
By Vanessa Gonye Nov. 21, 2023

‘Water availability key to food security’

The programme seeks to promote food security and resilience to exposure to multiple shocks and stresses.
By Freeman Makopa Aug. 1, 2023

GBV: Harmful practices rob girls of their rights

Section 52 of the constitution says every citizen has a right to personal security and bodily integrity, while Section 78 is on marriage rights.
By Moses Mugugunyeki Jul. 29, 2023

Mwenezi women bear brunt of water shortages

The perennial water problems affect Sairayi and other women directly as they burden them with the additional tasks of fetching water from distant places.
By Moses Mugugunyeki Jun. 11, 2023

Water relief for 2 000 Chiredzi households

The project, co-ordinated by the Mwenezi Development Training Centre (MDTC), has seen rehabilitation of boreholes in Chiredzi’s wards 14 and 15.
By Vanessa Gonye May. 17, 2023

2 000 Mwenezi households get food aid

Mwenezi is one of Zimbabwe’s drought-prone districts.
By Vanessa Gonye May. 8, 2023

News in depth: Hunger stalks Mwenezi folk as climate change takes its toll

Moyo, of Mharadze village in Ward 8 Mwenezi, has seen his livestock dwindle as he tries to feed his family.
By Moses Mugugunyeki Feb. 26, 2023

Mwenezi communities heed vaccination call

A measles outbreak hit the country in April last year, which prompted the government to roll out an extensive immunisation programme.
By Moses Mugugunyeki Feb. 12, 2023