By Lorraine Maposa 1.0 Introduction Young people should not be disengaged from electoral processes. Young people must be engaged in formal electoral processes and have a say in today’s and tomorrow’s elections. Youth should be adequately represented in political institutions, processes, decision-making, and particular elections. They must know their rights and be given the necessary …
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By Lorraine Maposa 1.0 Introduction The water crisis has affected a lot of communities around the world. A water right is a necessity in everyone’s life. Clean fresh water is important for drinking, sanitation, and sustaining the ecosystems on which all life depends. Shortage of water has many social, economic, and environmental impacts. Some of …
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By Tadiwanashe Mugabe Pic 1: Waste dumped at pipeline bus stop commonly known as Pamapipe in Gimboki 1.0 Introduction Poor waste management is ranging from non-existing collection systems to ineffective disposal methods (UNEP, 2022) Poor waste management is a result of improper disposal methods like dumping waste in undesignated areas. This has various negative effects …
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April 22nd marked exactly 53 years since the first Earth Day commemorations commenced. This year’s theme for Earth Day is “Invest in Our Planet “. As we celebrate the fertility, grace and resilience of mother Earth, it is an opportunity for us to raise awareness, advocate and take action for progressive and sustainable change regarding …
By Brandon Chiutsi 1.0 Introduction Levels of drug abuse are skyrocketing in Sakubva. Sakubva happens to be the community which has become the hub of drug and substance abuse. Drugs are becoming a thorn and bitter medicine that most of the youth in my community are being affected. In Sakubva drugs are spreading like fire …
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By Jussa Kudherezera Sakubva swimming pool The City of Mutare has for some time been accused of failing to keep and maintain social amenities in working and usable condition which has disadvantaged the youths. It is common cause that social amenities such as sports facilities and halls were designed to cater for the social, mental …
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By Melba Mhondera 1.0 introduction The effects of climate change are severe for everyone, but marginalized groups, particularly women and children, are particularly affected. Uneven ownership of natural resources like land, water, and productive assets, as well as unequal decision-making, are the results of social and cultural structures and norms that are discriminatory. This restricts …
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By Tinashe Muzama The Constitution of Zimbabwe Amendment (No.20) Act 2013 Section 20 clearly sets out that the youths are defined as people between the ages of 15-35 years; guided by Africa Youth Charter for which Zimbabwe is a signatory. – According to the African Youth Charter, youth refers to those aged between 15 and …
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A deep reflection of International Women’s day in line with the 2023 theme of DigitALL: Innovation and technology for gender equality By Samantha Zengeni and Tinashe Muzama 1.0 Introduction Women from all nations, religions, and cultures are honored for what they do and have to deal with daily. Women have a unique capacity for overcoming …
Mutanda Primary School Children, teaches and MAYA membersIn our continued journey and strategy to “#CatchThemYoung” Manica Youth Assembly (MAYA) on the 23rd of March conducted a schools outreach engagement activity at Mutanda Primary school where we had a fruitful engagement with the kids and their teachers. The involvement of teachers and kids is an assurance …
