Mutare Mayor’s Fund Brings Festive Cheer and Hope for Year-Round Support

By Heather Buzuzi Mutare, Zimbabwe –22 December 2024 Mutare’s Queens Hall was filled with joy and excitement on Friday as the Mayor’s Christmas Cheer Fund brought smiles to underprivileged members of the community. The annual event, chaired by Mr. John Torinto, highlighted generosity and a renewed commitment to extend support beyond the festive season. In…

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Sakubva Homeownership Program Handover Event a New Era for Mutare

By Fanuel Chinowaita https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VaegNlDATRSuMOm4IU0X MUTARE, December 19 2024 – In a momentous ceremony held at Sakubva Beithall, the City of Mutare officially launched its Homeownership Program, handing over offer letters to 905 sitting tenants in the Sakubva high-density suburb, specifically in the areas of Maonde, Muchena, and Mundembe. The event was further marked by the…

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Family Health Forum Amplifies Voices for Inclusion of Children with Intellectual Disabilities

By Fanuel Chinowaita Mutare-12 December 2024 – Special Olympics Zimbabwe (SOZ) continues its mission of fostering inclusion and empowering individuals with intellectual disabilities (ID) through sports and community engagement. Today, at Chengetai Special School in Mutare, SOZ hosted a Family Health Forum aimed at addressing the challenges and opportunities for children with ID. The event,…

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Family Health Forum Amplifies Voices for Inclusion of Children with Intellectual Disabilities

By Fanuel Chinowaita Mutare-12 December 2024 – Special Olympics Zimbabwe (SOZ) continues its mission of fostering inclusion and empowering individuals with intellectual disabilities (ID) through sports and community engagement. Today, at Chengetai Special School in Mutare, SOZ hosted a Family Health Forum aimed at addressing the challenges and opportunities for children with ID. The event,…

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Mutare City Council Tackles Long-Standing Drain Issue in Chikanga

Est 2019 By Heather Buzuzi Mutare.04 December 2024 Mutare City Council has embarked on addressing a long-standing drainage problem in Chikanga Phase 3, Ward 1. The drain, which has posed significant challenges for residents and schoolchildren, is now undergoing construction work to improve accessibility and safety. The project, initiated under the directive of Ward 1…

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Special Olympics Zimbabwe: A Force for Change in Inclusive Sports and Community Building

By Fanuel Chinowaita 8 November, 2024 Special Olympics Zimbabwe (SOZ) is spearheading a powerful movement that brings the transformative power of sports to people with intellectual disabilities (ID). Part of the globally recognized Special Olympics International and the Special Olympics Africa region, SOZ stands as a vital organization for children and adults often marginalized in…

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Celebrating International Rural Women’s Day 2024: A Call to Empower Rural Girls for Sustainable Development

By Fanuel Chinowaita 16-October-2024* Mutare, Zimbabwe — The world observed International Rural Women’s Day yesterday, highlighting the indispensable contributions of rural women and girls to food security, economic development, and community resilience. For Ithemba for Girls Trust, this day served as a testament to its mission of empowering young women in rural areas to overcome…

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World Patient Safety Day 2024: “Get It Right, Make It Safe!” – A Call to Action in Zimbabwe

18 September 2024 Heather Buzuzi Yesterday, the global health community united to observe World Patient Safety Day, focusing on a critical aspect of healthcare: diagnosis. This year’s theme, “Get it right, make it safe!”, emphasizes the importance of achieving accurate and timely diagnoses as a cornerstone of patient safety. In Zimbabwe, where healthcare challenges can…

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Empowering Abilities: Special Olympics Health Program at Sakubva Primary School

13 September 2024 By Fanuel Chinowaita Yesterday, Sakubva Primary School in Mutare hosted a significant event organized by Special Olympics Health(SOH), funded by the Golisano Foundation. The program aimed to promote inclusivity in sports and health for children with and without disabilities, highlighting the importance of empowerment, education, and community support. Madam Marian Moseni, the…

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