Charcoal production is decimating Hwange’s mopane forests as villagers turn to the illicit trade for livelihoods. With deforestation accelerating and law enforcement struggling to keep up, can these precious woodlands be saved?
The Citizen BulletinAs Matabeleland South braces for the peak snake bite season, the ongoing shortage of antivenom in public health facilities threatens to put many lives at risk. With rural communities living in fear and healthcare facilities struggling to provide necessary treatments, urgent government intervention is needed to prevent further tragic losses.
In Hwange, innovative entrepreneurs are turning coal dust waste into eco-friendly bricks, offering a sustainable alternative to traditional clay bricks.
As crops fail due to climate change, farmers are turning to fishing as an alternative survival strategy. But the intensifying competition for the aquatic resource is leading to overfishing and a concerning decline in fish stocks – a stark illustration of the far-reaching impacts of the climate crisis on vulnerable communities.
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