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.

Read more: Frontline community leader fights for quality education for disadvantaged children

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.

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

VICTORIA FALLS, Zimbabwe – A Budget Review Workshop, in preparation for the Town’s forthcoming Strategic Planning Session, was recently organised by the Zimbabwe Development Democracy Trust, at Victoria Falls.

Read more: Victoria Falls municipality gears up for Strategic Planning Session

BULAWAYO – A donation of books and toys, aimed at benefiting disadvantaged children, was recently presented to Councillor Israel Mabaleka of Ward 15, Luveve Township.

Read more: Luveve children receive donation

BULAWAYO, ZIMBABWE – As a means to measuring the effectiveness of ZDDT’s various Community spirited interventions in local neighbourhoods, Field Correspondent, Lewis Jones (LJ) spoke with Ward 4 Chairperson Jasmine Toffa (JT). Below may be found excerpts of the wide ranging interview that was conducted.

Read more: Bulawayo residents appreciative of community-based interventions