Matebeleland Pulse1

27/11/2025

Economic Justice is not just about financial resources it is about ensuring that every person can live with dignity, respect, and equality.

We echo the powerful words of Yollander Millin, who reminds us:

“Economic Justice means addressing GBV and promoting equality, dignity and respect for all. Let's work together towards a just society.”

During , this message could not be more urgent.
Gender-Based Violence (GBV) does not only harm individuals it affects families, workplaces, and the economic wellbeing of entire communities. Ending GBV is essential to building a fair, thriving, and inclusive society.

So what role can you play in building that just society today?
Share your thoughts, actions, or commitments in the comments below. Together, change becomes possible. 👇

Women Association of Survivors

26/11/2025

Zimbabwe’s dam levels remain at 73.7%, with ZINWA reporting only marginal changes so far. Early rains haven’t produced meaningful inflows, and several dams are still critically low.

ZINWA reports Zimbabwe’s national dam levels at 73.7% with little movement so far as early rains fail to generate significant inflows. Full national dam-by-dam breakdown.

26/11/2025

"Isithuba seDijithali lilungelo lomntu wonke. Abasetyhini kunye namantombazana bafanele ukusisebenzisa ngokukhuselekileyo. Masibambane kunye ukunqanda ubundlobongela obujoliswe kwabasetyhini kunye namantombazana," Thembelihle Mhlanga.

“The digital world is a right for all. Women and girls deserve to access and use it safely. Let us unite to end all forms of violence against women and girls," Thembelihle Mhlanga.

25/11/2025

From school plays to leading roles on radio and stage, rising Zimbabwean actress Mercy Moyo is steadily carving her place in the entertainment industry using her craft to tell powerful, meaningful stories. Read more about her journey.

https://matebelelandpulse.co.zw/2025/11/25/mercy-moyo-brings-powerful-stories-to-life-on-stage-and-airwaves/

From school plays to leading roles on radio and stage, rising Zimbabwean actress and media personality, Mercy Moyo, is steadily establishing herself in the local entertainment landscape. Also a teacher and event host from Emganwini, Moyo is becoming known for her versatility and commitment to compel...

25/11/2025

Today, on the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, we stand in solidarity with women and girls everywhere.

Violence offline and online remains one of the most pervasive human rights violations. According to UN Women nearly 1 in 3 women experience physical or sexual violence in their lifetime, and every 10 minutes, a woman or girl is killed by someone she knows.

This year’s campaign shines a light on a growing threat: digital abuse. Online violence is silencing women especially journalists, activists, and public voices, enabled by weak regulation, anonymity, and fast-evolving forms of tech-driven abuse.

We join the call for stronger protections, accountability, and safe digital spaces for all women and girls.

24/11/2025

Deep Plough, a youth-led agricultural collective in Bulawayo has transformed a former dumpsite in Pumula North into a youth-led produce drying hub, tackling food waste, training urban farmers, and advancing climate-smart agriculture.



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Deep Plough, a youth-led agricultural collective in Bulawayo, has transformed a former dumpsite in Pumula North into a high-capacity produce-drying hub. The initiative tackles climate-related food insecurity by integrating urban youth training, innovative urban farming, and community resilience. The...

22/11/2025

Police in Bulawayo are probing the suspected poisoning of 16-year-old Keith Mhlambeni, who was found unresponsive at his home in Mabutweni on Thursday morning.
Traces of blood-stained vomit were found at the scene. His body has been taken to Mpilo Hospital for a post-mortem.
Police are appealing for anyone with information to come forward.

Read the full story ⬇️
https://matebelelandpulse.co.zw/2025/11/22/16-year-old-bulawayo-boy-dies-suspected-poisoning-mabutweni/

22/11/2025

Bulawayo police are investigating the death of an unidentified man discovered hanging from a tree in Northend on Thursday morning.
Officers are appealing to anyone with missing relatives matching the description to contact ZRP Khumalo or visit UBH Mortuary for identification.
Investigations are ongoing.

Read the full story ⬇️
https://matebelelandpulse.co.zw/2025/11/22/bulawayo-police-investigate-sudden-death-hanging-northend/

21/11/2025

Spotlighting and celebrating Sukoluhle Ndebele, founder of Dried Fruits, who is turning post-harvest fruit waste into opportunity!

Ndebele's innovative approach converts wasted seasonal fruit into climate-smart, nutritious, and marketable dried snacks. Her work not only helps reduce greenhouse gas emissions but also creates stable markets for local smallholder farmers, strengthening livelihoods and community resilience.

Ndebele's dedication recently earned her the prestigious Hivos Urban Futures Project Agriwomen Connect “Leading Woman in Value Addition & Processing” award! A powerful milestone for women in climate-smart entrepreneurship.

Join us in celebrating Ndebele, and learn more about how her work is building a more resilient in Zimbabwe:

https://matebelelandpulse.co.zw/2025/11/20/award-winning-innovator-sukoluhle-ndebele-transforms-food-waste-into-opportunity/

As Zimbabwe faces increasingly unpredictable weather patterns, entrepreneur Sukoluhle Ndebele is addressing post-harvest food waste through her company, USIKO Dried Fruits. She turns perishable fruit into shelf-stable snacks, reducing waste while creating new markets for smallholder farmers. Her awa...

20/11/2025

Mothusi Bashimane Ndlovu, popularly known as Madlela Skhobokhobo, has filed his nomination papers for the Nkulumane by-election. He says he could not ignore the call from residents who urged him to step forward and take up responsibility.

20/11/2025

Mbuso Fuzwayo speaks after filing his nomination papers for the Nkulumane by-election, saying he stepped forward at the request of residents who urged him to represent their interests.

19/11/2025

Matpulse, in partnership with Zambezi Eco Sprouts, today held a community dialogue in Mpopoma, Bulawayo to unpack climate change, listen to lived experiences, exchange best practices, and co-create local solutions for adaptation and mitigation as the farming season begins.

Community members emphasized that climate change is no longer abstract — it is real, visible, and affecting daily life. Participants highlighted several growing challenges, including: Flooding rains, intense heat waves and unpredictable weather patterns. Many also shared that traditional seasons are becoming difficult to identify, summer, autumn, winter, and spring no longer follow predictable rhythms.

Urban farmers reported reduced yields compared to previous years, underscoring the need for climate-smart agriculture and adaptive strategies. About a quarter of participants noted they are practicing conservation farming methods such as Intwasa, which has resulted in better yields. Others shared that they still rely on traditional methods, often having to plant multiple times due to crop loss from scorching heat. In some cases, farmers now plant in stages because farming has become unpredictable almost a gamble.

Participants also learnt about the aeroponic farming system, conservation farming techniques like Intwasa, and the importance of diversifying crops with small grains to ensure a harvest. There was strong interest in exploring these methods further, particularly aeroponics, which many found appealing because it requires very little land and uses less water. This dialogue reinforced the importance of community-led solutions, knowledge sharing, and climate-resilient farming practices to safeguard livelihoods and strengthen local resilience.
Supported by Atlas Corps