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29/10/2025

The Southern Broadcasting Convention began yesterday in the City of Victoria Falls Zimbabwe

24/10/2025

Fawez imuti imulinga kasa bana bachinokubuka,banhukajana naba nhulumyana kuti benopiwa zulayijwa pachena zwe science,maths ne Technology

22/10/2025

Zimbabwe is hosting the African Public Procurement Network next month. PRAZ communication Manager Mqhele Tshuma today visited Lyeja FM to share more information on the fifth general Assembly to be held in Victoria Falls.

12/10/2025

igubungano lye Buwalo Matalikilo Trust,limushinga nesimba kutabilijila mwana nhukajana.

12/10/2025

CHILD MARRIAGES ON THE RISE IN MATABELELAND NORTH
By Tulani Munyandi (for Lyeja fm)

Lyeja FM community radio station in Hwange together with the Zimbabwe Republic Police have embarked on a mission to shed more light on the growing concerns of child-headed households and its link to child marriages as part of the commemorations of the Children’s month.
Matabeleland North Police Spokesperson, Inspector Glory Banda said efforts are being intensified to curb this problem.
“We are leaving no stone unturned in discouraging families from marrying off children under the 18 years old as means to escape poverty” , said Band adding that some churches are also implicated in perpetuating this outdated practice by taking underage girls as wives.
Lyeja fm’s also spoke to Ward 9 Councillor Rhoda Sibanda who highlighted the role of night clubs that fail to screen their patrons, allowing underage girls to enter their clubs and potentially fall pregnant to older man or contract HIV/AIDS.
“We have identified nightclubs in Hwange that are compromising the safety of our young girls” Sibanda said. “These business owners are putting our community at risk”.
Headman Sebastian Neluswi of Matetsi said traditional leaders play a pivotal role in awareness programmes and have made significant strides together with the community in addressing the issue of child marriages.
“Keeping the young girls in school is crucial and promoting activities like sports can help mitigate this problem”, Neluswi emphasized.
Through its outreach efforts Lyeja FM aims to engage various stakeholders across Matabeleland North, Fostering a collective response to these pressing issues.

11/10/2025

Child marriage is a global issue.It is fuelled by gender inequality, poverty and social norms.Lyeja FM embarked on a mission to shed more light on this growing issue .

08/10/2025

Today LYEJA FM held a community meeting which brought together the Hwange Business community to strategies on the community radio sustainability.The meeting was sponsored by Zacras

07/10/2025

23/09/2025

THE Procurement Regulatory Authority of Zimbabwe,PRAZ is committed to working with community radio to inform the public about procurement processes and opportunities. This was said by PRAZ communication manager Mqhele Tshuma, at a recent Media workshop in Kandoma.

22/09/2025

PRAZ communication manager Mqhele Tshuma said the media plays a critical role in educating and informing the public.Mr Tshuma was speaking at a recent PRAZ National Media training in Kadoma.

03/09/2025

Open Cast mining Blamed for fueling human Wildlife conflict

31.08.25

By Cliabert Shoko

The increase in Human- Wildlife conflict in Hwange area has been attributed to new mining companies extracting coal in Hwange National Park or close to the Park using open casting methods. Lyeja FM spoke with Ward One Councilor George Mpala, who appealed to the government to encourage mining firms to fence off their operational area and adopt underground mining practices.
“We have experienced several fatalities involving elephants trampling human as they venture into areas they don’t normally inhabit, fleeing the noise generated by these mining activities,” Mpala said.
Baboons have also become a nuisance, stealing groceries from the residents, likely due food scarcity in the forestry and climate change.
Mrs. Elizabeth Siziba from the railways area of Hwange (Thompson Junction) contributed to the discussion, urging Zim Parks to protect people and respond more swiftly when residents seek assistance with wildlife related issues.
By adopting more responsible mining practice and enhancing support from wildlife authorities, the community hope to mitigate the growing huma- wildlife conflict.
In the first quarter of this year the Zimbabwe Parks and wildlife Management Authority recorded 18 deaths from conflicts between human and wild animals such as elephants, lions and hyenas.

03/09/2025