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Farai Shawn Matiashe is an award-winning journalist based in Mutare, Zimbabwe who writes for various international media outlets including Aljazeera (Qatar), CNN International (UK) the Thomson Reuters Foundation (UK), Vice World News (UK), The Africa Report (France), Euronews (UK) and Quartz Africa (USA). Farai, who has reported from more than five countries across Europe, Africa and Americas, is passionate about rural reporting where he covers climate change, health, renewable energy, business, women and gender, science-technology and agriculture stories. He mainly focuses on stories that impact marginalised groups including women, youths, indigenous people and people with disabilities. Farai’s articles are solution-driven and go beyond just raising red flags in communities. He is a fellow of the United Nations Foundation 2022, Young African Journalists' Accelerator Program 2021, International Women's Media Foundation Global Health Reporting Initiative 2021 and Falling Walls Science Journalists Fellowship 2022. Farai is a National Geographic Society Grantee.
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Zimbabwe’s Seemingly Endless Currency Crisis
Zimbabwe's currency crisis, marked by hyperinflation and economic instability, has deeply affected its citizens across generations. The introduction of the Zimbabwe Gold (ZiG) currency has not restored public trust, with many preferring the U.S. dollar. Economic mismanagement, corruption, and international sanctions have exacerbated the situation, leading to a decline in living standards and widespread poverty. The government's efforts to stabilize the currency have been met with skepticism, and the lack of confidence in the banking system persists. The crisis has left a lasting impact, with older generations unable to fulfill their plans and younger generations facing uncertainty.
In Zimbabwe's Rural Areas, Bicycles Keep Girls in School
In rural Zimbabwe, bicycles provided by World Bicycle Relief are significantly improving educational access for girls, reducing dropout rates, and enhancing safety. The initiative, which has distributed over 62,248 bicycles since 2009, empowers girls like Rejoice Muzamani and Faith Machavi by reducing travel time and enabling them to manage school and household responsibilities more effectively. Despite legal advancements against child marriage, challenges persist, but bicycles offer a practical solution to keep girls in school and prevent early marriages. The program's success has prompted plans for expansion, aiming to reach more girls across Zimbabwe in the coming years.
In Zimbabwe’s Rural Areas, Bicycles Keep Girls in School
In rural Zimbabwe, bicycles provided by World Bicycle Relief are significantly improving educational access for girls, reducing dropout rates, and enhancing safety. The initiative, which has distributed over 62,248 bicycles since 2009, primarily benefits girls who face long commutes and safety risks. The program is praised for empowering girls, reducing child marriage rates, and supporting broader community development. Despite legal advancements against child marriage, challenges remain, but the initiative continues to expand, aiming to reach more girls in the coming years.
Mnangagwa’s fuel baron at the centre of Zimbabwe political storm
Critics claim that Zimbabwe's ethanol fuel blending mandate, enforced by President Emmerson Mnangagwa, is designed to benefit his ally, businessman Billy Rautenbach. Rautenbach's biofuel company is accused of increasing fuel prices under the pretense of environmental protection and reducing imports, sparking political controversy.
Hello, sunshine: how solar electricity transformed care at a remote Zimbabwean clinic
The installation of a 200 kW solar mini-grid at Hakwata Clinic in Chipinge, Zimbabwe, has significantly improved healthcare services by providing reliable electricity for vaccine refrigeration and data management. This initiative, supported by the United Nations Development Programme, the Rural Electrification Agency, and funded by the UK's Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office, has enhanced the clinic's ability to conduct outreach vaccination programs. The solar power project is part of a broader effort to address power shortages in Zimbabwe's healthcare facilities, with similar installations across the country. The initiative has also improved living conditions for healthcare workers, attracting more staff to the remote clinic.
Solar mini-grid transforms lives of Zimbabweans in rural areas
In Chipinge, southeastern Zimbabwe, a 200 kW solar mini-grid has transformed the Hakwata community by providing reliable electricity to households, businesses, schools, and clinics. This development, led by the United Nations Development Programme and funded by the UK's Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office, has enabled local entrepreneurship and vocational training, reducing reliance on expensive fuel generators. The project highlights the potential for renewable energy to address rural electrification challenges in Zimbabwe, with calls for similar initiatives in other underserved regions.
Pedalling vaccines in rural Zimbabwe
In rural Zimbabwe, community health worker Maria Matuka uses a bicycle provided by World Bicycle Relief to deliver vaccines and health services to remote areas. The initiative, part of Zimbabwe's Expanded Programme on Immunization, aims to improve access to vaccines and healthcare by reducing travel distances for mothers and children. Despite logistical challenges, the program has expanded to include more diseases and areas. Calls for better remuneration and support for health workers are ongoing, with plans to enhance the program's reach and effectiveness.
Zimbabwe: In a rare move, Chinese nationals deported over alleged abuse
The Zimbabwean government deported two Chinese miners accused of torturing Zimbabwean employees for alleged theft, sparking criticism from civil society groups and labor unions who argue that the accused should have faced legal proceedings in Zimbabwe. This incident highlights tensions in international relations and labor rights issues.
Zimbabwe: Corruption watchdog picks goat fraud over election ballot scandal
The Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission has arrested businessmen Mike Chimombe and Moses Mpofu over a $7.7 million goat-procurement fraud, but analysts argue this is a distraction from a larger electoral commission corruption scandal. The court denied bail, citing them as flight risks, while the move is seen as protecting political elites involved in the election scandal.
Beekeeping Brings Hope to Rural Zimbabwe
Beekeeping is providing a source of hope and economic opportunity in rural Zimbabwe, particularly in the Chimanimani area. Tanyaradzwa Kanangira, a beekeeper with 48 hives, demonstrates the process of managing bees and harvesting honey. The practice is seen as a sustainable way to support livelihoods in the region.
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