Zimbabwe Development Democracy Trust

October's Star of Zimbabwe: Retired but he has not lost an iota of his shine

Written by Lewis Jones, ZDDT Field Correspondent Tuesday, 01 November 2011 14:40

BULAWAYO, Zimbabwe – At 69, retired clothing magnate Eric Rensburg, seems to have escaped many of the ravages that nature usually inflicts upon people of his age. He sports a full-head of hair (albeit white), is a father of 5, and has a razor sharp mind which would be the envy of men or women 40 years his junior. But it is not his well preserved youthfulness that is most impressive in this remarkable man. Rather, it is his exemplary track record in the realm of charitable work.

UK based trust looking toward successfully assisting disadvantaged people in Zimbabwe

Written by Lewis Jones, ZDDT Field Correspondent Tuesday, 01 November 2011 14:29

BULAWAYO, Zimbabwe – An esteemed Board Member of the A to Z Trust, a Charity based in Aberdeen, Scotland, paid a recent visit to Bulawayo. Dr. Ian Oliver was here on behalf of the City of Aberdeen, to assess the viability status of communal nutritional gardens in the City. The results of this study will determine the possibility of rendering assistance to these projects.

Frontline community leader fights for quality education for disadvantaged children

Written by Lewis Jones, ZDDT Field Correspondent Monday, 31 October 2011 16:03

BULAWAYO, Zimbabwe – Always impeccably turned out, Cllr. Israel Mabaleka, who presides over Wards 14 and 15, Luveve Township, is of an affable disposition. Yet beneath a seemingly laid–back demeanour lies determined resolve that discourages any display of apathetic behaviour by those with whom this grass roots leader comes into contact.

City of Aberdeen charity representative takes tour of Bulawayo's nutritional gardens

Written by Lewis Jones, ZDDT Field Correspondent Monday, 31 October 2011 15:44

BULAWAYO, Zimbabwe – A charitable organisation, based in The City of Aberdeen, recently visited Zimbabwe’s second largest city on various assignments. These included assessing the viability of ZDDT Ward based nutritional gardens with a view to providing further assistance.