COVID-19: A Double Blow For Expecting Mothers

Pregnant women are failing to go for checkups due to poor road networks and far spaced healthcare centres. Image by Womensenews


BY NOKUTHABA DLAMINI | @The_CBNews | This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. | DEC 10, 2020

Poor access to health facilities in Matabeleland North is a perennial problem, the advent of COVID-19 has significantly reduced the number of pregnant women who go to hospital, a major concern for a country with a high child mortality rate.

COVID-19: A Double Blow For Expecting Mothers

Pregnant women are failing to go for checkups due to poor road networks and far spaced healthcare centres. Image by Womensenews


BY NOKUTHABA DLAMINI | @The_CBNews | This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. | DEC 10, 2020

Poor access to health facilities in Matabeleland North is a perennial problem, the advent of COVID-19 has significantly reduced the number of pregnant women who go to hospital, a major concern for a country with a high child mortality rate.

Miners Exploit Gwanda Minerals Without Contributing To Development

Gwanda district still has poor infrastructure despite rampant mining activities.


BY VUSINDLU MAPHOSA | @The_CBNews | This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. | OCT 4, 2021
 
Despite the rampant mining activities, the poor road network and lack of health facilities, schools, and water sources characterize parts of Gwanda district.

Tsholotsho Villagers Lament On Lack Of Development

Tsholotsho villagers attribute lack of infrastructural development to the underutilisation of projects' funds. Image by Unsplash


BY DOUGLAS NCUBE | @The_CBNews | This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. | OCT 31, 2021

Infrastructural underdevelopment in Tsholotsho remains. Projects like the CAMPFIRE, which could turn this around, are seemingly not benefiting locals.