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BY NOKUTHABA DLAMINI
Residents of Mkhosana in Victoria Falls are living in fear as a large herd of buffaloes continues to invade their communities, destroying vegetable gardens and posing a threat to human life.
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According to eyewitnesses, the buffaloes, estimated to be around 30-40, have been encroaching into the communities since June, with some residents reporting that they have been vandalizing their gardens as early as 8 PM.
David Mpofu
David Mpofu, a resident of Mkhosana, expressed his concern, saying, “We are living in fear because these buffaloes come every day, destroying our vegetable gardens. We want the Zimbabwe Parks and Wildlife Management Authority rangers to take action and chase them away.”
Trymore Ndolo
The Victoria Falls Combined Residents Association member, Trymore Ndolo, who was also at the scene on Monday night close to the CBZ houses, expressed frustration, stating that the buffaloes are becoming a menace and encroaching into high-density residential areas.
The issue of human-wildlife conflict is escalating due to the ongoing drought, with elephants also encroaching into communities in search of water and food.
Residents are crying foul as their source of food is being destroyed.
Last week, a large herd of buffaloes even invaded the Victoria Falls City Council water works premises, taking security guards by surprise and forcing them to hide.
In Mkhosana, the buffaloes refused to budge until Zimbabwe Parks and Wildlife Management Authority officials arrived and chased them away.
Residents are calling for urgent action to address the situation and ensure their safety and security.
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Schools in Tsholotsho destroyed by heavy rains, learners left conducting lessons under the trees
BY NOKUTHABA DLAMINI
Last week’s heavy rains have left a trail of destruction in Tsholotsho, with two schools severely affected.
Nembe Primary School and Nembe Secondary School suffered significant infrastructure damage, displacing learners and prompting calls for urgent assistance.
According to Ward 22 Councillor Nkululeko Ndebele, the rains destroyed wall blocks, scattered blanks everywhere, and damaged walls at Nembe Primary School.
“The wall block of grade three and four was destroyed, and the office of the staff, administration block, and solar panels were also damaged,” he said.
At Nembe Secondary School, the block used by Form One and Two students was destroyed, leaving learners without classrooms.
“Currently, the children are learning under the trees because no action has been taken,” Councillor Ndebele lamented.
The District Schools Inspector visited the site on Monday to assess the damage, and a further visit is scheduled for today to determine the extent of the destruction.
Councillor Ndebele appealed for international assistance, citing the economic situation and drought ravaging the communities.
“Parents cannot afford to rebuild the schools, and we need help from anyone willing to assist,” he said.
Ndebele says the schools, built in the 1950s, have never been maintained, and their age has contributed to the extent of the damage.
“We are getting into the rain season, and we urgently need help to rebuild and restore these schools,” Councillor Ndebele emphasized.
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