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Tag: Matebeleland South

Gwanda’s Toilet Crisis Poses Health Hazards

In Gwanda, a critical shortage of public restrooms forces travelers to seek relief behind bushes, escalating health risks in a town that’s a key passage to the country’s busiest Beitbridge border.

Anti-venom Shortage in Mat South: A Growing Crisis

As 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.

Severe Dry Spell Hurt Mopane Worm Business

Dry conditions caused by El Niño have stopped mopane worm harvests in Gwanda, Zimbabwe, eliminating a crucial income source for families who rely on sales of the caterpillars called amacimbi.

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