Saturday, June 28, 2025
No Result
View All Result
News Report  Zimbabwe
  • News that Matters
    • News
    • Health and Diseases
    • Technology
    • Religion
    • Horror and Disaster
    • Elections 2023
  • Crime and Courts
  • Celebrity
  • Sports
  • Mjolo
  • Breaking News
  • News that Matters
    • News
    • Health and Diseases
    • Technology
    • Religion
    • Horror and Disaster
    • Elections 2023
  • Crime and Courts
  • Celebrity
  • Sports
  • Mjolo
  • Breaking News
No Result
View All Result
News Report  Zimbabwe
No Result
View All Result
Home News

Bulilima farmers have embarked on the village savings and lending(VSL) programme

February 26, 2024
0
Bulilima farmers have embarked on the village savings and lending(VSL) programme

BULILIMA farmers in Matabeleland South province have embarked on the village savings and lending (VSL) programmes, a development meant to mitigate the effects of an El Nino-induced drought.

Sisonke Working Together Trust director Themba Phiri revealed that his organisation is assisting the farmers with the programme which is set to benefit about 100 farmers in the ward.

“A group of 100 farmers in Bulilima Tokwana and Tjehanga areas have come together to set up VSLs. This is a drought mitigation strategy as most crops are now at temporary and permanent wilting stages,” Phiri said.

“After visiting these areas, we found farmers having converged to contribute subscriptions for their banks. This money will be used to come up with income-generating projects during the impending drought. These types of interventions might save farmers from hunger.”

One of the founding members Musa Sophie said the village banks were their hope for survival.

“If you want food, you are able to go to the group and borrow money from our village bank with minimum interest. We are grateful that Sisonke Working Together Trust came up with this to counter the effects of drought,” Sophie said.

Another villager only identified as Mrs Khumalo from Tjehanga said they wanted to buy a peanut butter making machine which was set to benefit women in the area.

Sisonke Working Together Trust is reaching out to over 300 communal farmers and local schools in the rural and urban areas of Matabeleland South and Bulawayo provinces assisting them in livelihood and resilience building and climate adaptive strategies to avert food shortages.

Phiri said the programme was attracting interest from a lot of farmers.

In another programme in Bulawayo, Phiri said the trust was working with communities on the waste management front in Makokoba and Mzilikazi.

“The programme has gained some traction as most of the communities now know the price of littering and the release of toxic gases which culminate in climate change such as huge fines by the Environmental Management Agency. In a bid to leverage and promote environmental awareness, Sisonke Working Together Trust has gone a notch higher by turning all illegal dumping areas into food gardens,” Phiri said.

Matabeleland South province has continued to experience a recurrence of droughts since the 1980s amid calls by agricultural experts for farmers to resort to smart agriculture.

Source Southern eye

Tags: Matabeleland South provinceThemba PhiriTjehanga

Related Posts

The Rangemore Robbers’ Wild Ride Ends in Court

The Rangemore Robbers’ Wild Ride Ends in Court

by Nyathi
June 27, 2025
0

In a shocking turn of events, the notorious Makumbi brothers, Enock and Roy, were sentenced to 35 years each in...

Albinism Awareness Campaign Rocks Masvingo

Albinism Awareness Campaign Rocks Masvingo

by Nyathi
June 27, 2025
0

The Albino Charity Organization of Zimbabwe, led by Founder and Executive Director Ms. Loveness Mainato, joined forces with M Hugo...

Former President Robert Mugabe’s Son , Chatunga  Causes  Havoc in Mazowe

Former President Robert Mugabe’s Son , Chatunga Causes Havoc in Mazowe

by Nyathi
June 27, 2025
0

A security guard at an Ultimate Mining concession in Mazowe is battling for his life after being brutally assaulted by,...

Thokozani Khupe ‘s  Cry

Thokozani Khupe ‘s Cry

by Nyathi
June 27, 2025
0

Opposition legislator Thokozani Khupe has thrown down the gauntlet, demanding answers on the sugar tax funds meant for cancer treatment....

Zanu PF’s Manicaland Meltdown: A Tale of Two Chairwomen

Zanu PF’s Manicaland Meltdown: A Tale of Two Chairwomen

by Nyathi
June 27, 2025
0

In a shocking display of party infighting, the Manicaland women's league of Zanu PF recently played host to a heated...

Minister Moyo’s Nuclear Option: NSSA Board Sacked in Power Play

Minister Moyo’s Nuclear Option: NSSA Board Sacked in Power Play

by Nyathi
June 25, 2025
0

In a shocking move, Minister Edgar Moyo has fired the entire board of directors at the National Social Security Authority...

Please login to join discussion

Trending News Today

  • Former President Robert Mugabe’s Son , Chatunga  Causes  Havoc in Mazowe

    Former President Robert Mugabe’s Son , Chatunga Causes Havoc in Mazowe

    105 shares
    Share 42 Tweet 26
  • AFM Pastor’s US$158K Fiasco: A Holy Heist?

    69 shares
    Share 28 Tweet 17
  • The Rangemore Robbers’ Wild Ride Ends in Court

    66 shares
    Share 26 Tweet 17
  • Albinism Awareness Campaign Rocks Masvingo

    36 shares
    Share 14 Tweet 9
  • Zanu PF’s Manicaland Meltdown: A Tale of Two Chairwomen

    33 shares
    Share 13 Tweet 8
  • Thokozani Khupe ‘s Cry

    22 shares
    Share 9 Tweet 6
  • Kindman Ndlovu Quits

    21 shares
    Share 8 Tweet 5
  • 77-Year Marriage Ends Over 60-Year-Old Secret

    236 shares
    Share 94 Tweet 59
  • Minister Moyo’s Nuclear Option: NSSA Board Sacked in Power Play

    55 shares
    Share 22 Tweet 14
  • Mai Titi’s Mysterious Message

    81 shares
    Share 32 Tweet 20

Popular This Week

  • Courtroom Exchange: Mai Jeremiah Questioned by Defense Lawyer

    Courtroom Exchange: Mai Jeremiah Questioned by Defense Lawyer

    327 shares
    Share 131 Tweet 82
  • 77-Year Marriage Ends Over 60-Year-Old Secret

    236 shares
    Share 94 Tweet 59
  • Fire Destroys XGX Mall in Harare CBD

    140 shares
    Share 56 Tweet 35
  • Pastor Dumi’s Holy Debt Drama

    122 shares
    Share 49 Tweet 31
  • Polyandrous Pandemonium: Woman Drags Husband to Court Over Lack of Financial Support

    117 shares
    Share 47 Tweet 29
  • Former President Robert Mugabe’s Son , Chatunga Causes Havoc in Mazowe

    105 shares
    Share 42 Tweet 26
  • ZRP Investigates “Vuzu” Party, Cracks Down on Car Thief

    87 shares
    Share 35 Tweet 22
  • Armed Robbers Hijack Mercedes Benz in Bulawayo

    83 shares
    Share 33 Tweet 21
  • Mai Titi’s Mysterious Message

    81 shares
    Share 32 Tweet 20
  • Heartbreaking Taunts: Zimbabwean Mother and Babies Chased Away

    130 shares
    Share 52 Tweet 33

Popular This Month

  • Susan Mutami’s Desperate Plea To  Temba  Mliswa

    Susan Mutami’s Desperate Plea To Temba Mliswa

    438 shares
    Share 175 Tweet 110
  • Courtroom Exchange: Mai Jeremiah Questioned by Defense Lawyer

    327 shares
    Share 131 Tweet 82
  • Fatal Dog Attack Exposes Mike Mupinga’s Troubling Past

    295 shares
    Share 118 Tweet 74
  • Street Preacher’s Double Life Exposed

    289 shares
    Share 116 Tweet 72
  • Widow Caught in Bed With Lover a Week After Burying Husband

    270 shares
    Share 108 Tweet 68
  • Man Narrowly Escapes Becoming a Lion Snack

    253 shares
    Share 101 Tweet 63
  • The Whipping Girls of Limpopo

    251 shares
    Share 100 Tweet 63
  • 77-Year Marriage Ends Over 60-Year-Old Secret

    236 shares
    Share 94 Tweet 59
  • The Pilot Who Flew Under the Radar for 20 Years

    236 shares
    Share 94 Tweet 59
  • “Sekuru Malawi” Scams in Mbare

    220 shares
    Share 88 Tweet 55

Most Read Stories

  • “Zimbabwe Is Discrediting SADC”

    ZANU PF Accused Of Bribing SADC Elders To Retain From Losing Power

    5248 shares
    Share 2099 Tweet 1312
  • Madzibaba gets Toyota Aqua after explaining new currency ZiG to church

    4541 shares
    Share 1816 Tweet 1135
  • Breaking News: Zimbabwe launches New Currency (Zig)

    4281 shares
    Share 1712 Tweet 1070
  • Guide : How to access 2023 Zimsec Ordinary O Level results online

    3977 shares
    Share 1591 Tweet 994
  • Uganda Police Officer Shoots Wife Dead After Mocking Him Over Man-U Loss

    3900 shares
    Share 1560 Tweet 975
  • Floods hit Gweru

    3595 shares
    Share 1438 Tweet 899
  • Mashura pa Gokwe musi wa 12.02.24

    3546 shares
    Share 1418 Tweet 887
  • Secret message for ED after his inauguration

    3485 shares
    Share 1394 Tweet 871
  • Heatwave Warning:Expect Extremely hot temp ranging from 36° to 41° until 12 March

    3395 shares
    Share 1358 Tweet 849
  • Here is the reckless Kombi Driver!!!!!!!!!!! See pics here

    3222 shares
    Share 1289 Tweet 806

  • About Us
  • Contact Us
  • FAQ
  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms of Service
  • Home

Welcome Back!

Login to your account below

Forgotten Password?

Retrieve your password

Please enter your username or email address to reset your password.

Log In
No Result
View All Result
  • News that Matters
    • News
    • Health and Diseases
    • Technology
    • Religion
    • Horror and Disaster
    • Elections 2023
  • Crime and Courts
  • Celebrity
  • Sports
  • Mjolo
  • Breaking News