2021 Issue 9 IWD Edition Deaf Leadership personified Marvin Tatenda Mukuyu is a Graphic Designer and a Model who has a passion for the fashion industry. Born in a family of six, Marvin suffered from meningitis at an early age which left him Deaf but through the love and support of his family has achieved …
PWDs prioritization crucial during vaccination By Tinotenda Chikunya Deaf Zimbabwe Trust has called for the prioritisation of persons with disabilities in the vaccination program saying vaccine drives should deliberately target persons with disabilities in order to ensure no one is left behind. Speaking during a radio interview, DZT Media and Communications Officer Tinotenda Chikunya said …
A day in the life of a mother of a child with a disability By Irene Mhlanga Water is an essential part of life, vital for sustainability and human survival. For Chitungwiza residents taps have run dry for years presenting several health and socio-economic challenges. The hardest hit are people with disabilities and their families. …
I feel honoured to release this National Disability Policy, a first for Zimbabwe. Persons with disabilities represent one of the most marginalised minority groups in the world; hence, their needs and concerns are commonly ignored, suppressed and “buried under the carpet.” This policy seeks to address the marginalisation and discrimination of persons with disabilities in …
Public transportation inaccessible for people with Disabilities By Isaacs Mwale The struggle to access public transportation in recent times has become a troublesome reality for thousands of commuters in the two largest cities, Harare and Bulawayo. The recent ban of Commuter Omnibuses or “Kombis” has left a huge void in public transportation that is now …
