A 27-year-old man has been sentenced to three years behind bars after being convicted of theft in a disturbing incident that took place outside a nightclub in Checheche, Chipinge. Oscar Chingoda appeared before the Chipinge Magistrates’ Court where he was found guilty of stealing from an
The Platform for Youth and Community Development (PYCD), through its Gender Office, is spearheading efforts to strengthen community-based mental health and gender support systems in Chipinge District. Led by Gender Wellness and Advocacy Officer Cynthia Gwenzi and her deputy Rejoice Mutikinya, the initiative titled “Promoting Counseling
The Chipinge community is in mourning following the passing of Dr. Sydney Zukuzo Gata, the Executive Chairman of the Zimbabwe Electricity Supply Authority (ZESA), who died late Thursday evening. Dr. Gata, originally from the Mutema communal area under Chief Mutema, was admitted to a private
Chipinge’s Chisumbanje community is demanding an apology and accountability from Green Fuel Pvt Ltd after a viral video showed two of its security guards brutally beating defenseless schoolgirls. The disturbing footage has ignited public outrage both locally and among Zimbabweans abroad, fueling calls for justice against
A study conducted by community based organisation Platform for Youth and Community Development (PYCD) has revealed rampant substance and drug abuse among primary and secondary school learners in Chipinge district. According to PYCD the research targeted 130 respondents who included 100 learners and 30 adult stakeholders
MDC Alliance vice president Tendai Biti has apologized over his offensive social media post in which he stereotypically insinuated that people from Chipinge practiced witchcraft. Biti had tweeted that Professor Lovemore Madhuku’s interpretation of Section 96(2) of the constitution which deals with resignation of vice presidents
A Chipinge based youth advocacy group, Platform for Youths and Community Development (PYCD) took advantage of the 16 days of activism against Gender Based Violence to assist elderly members of the community with household duties. Dubbed the ‘youths week’, PYCD members from over 25 wards of
Villagers from Chinyamukwakwa and Chisumbanje villages in Chipinge have roped in National Constitutional Assembly (NCA) leader Professor Lovemore Madhuku in their fight against ethanol producing company, Green Fuel which recently notified them of its intention to encroach into their communal farming land. The villagers accused Green
Six Chipinge villagers from Chinyamukwakwa area will receive $500 in compensation after successfully suing Zimbabwe Republic Police, Police Commissioner General, Augustine Chihuri and Minister of Home Affairs, Ignatius Chombo for injuries sustained after being assaulted by police officers while in custody. In a judgment handed in
Chipinge based youth organisation, Platform for Youth Development has set sight on eradicating harmful cultural practices that have perpetuated discrimination of girls and women in Chipinge. According to Cynthia Gwenzi, the organisation's Gender Officer, they organised a training workshop at Checheche Growth Point last week that
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