On August 4, the Zimbabwe Development Democracy Trust (ZDDT), officially launched the commercialisation component of the Sizinda Community Garden, a development aimed at increasing income for beneficiaries.

Read more: Sizinda Garden Commercialisation

Councillor for Gweru’s Ward 13, Catherine Mhondiwa, has paid tribute to the Zimbabwe Development Democracy Trust (ZDDT)’s capacity building training, explaining she is now a better leader, courtesy of the trust’s interventions.

Read more: ZDDT helped us in Capacity Building – Gweru Councillor

Councillor for Bulawayo’s Ward 15, Tamani Moyo, has encouraged residents of Luveve, which falls under her jurisdiction, to pay their rates to the local authority in order for them to receive better services from the city fathers.

Read more: Bulawayo Residents Urged to Pay Rates

Councillor for Gweru’s Ward 9, Gibson Fundira, who has been in office for the past four years, says he has enjoyed being a community leader.

Read more: I Have Enjoyed Being a Councillor - Fundira By Mandla Tshuma

Lucy Nkala, 72, one of the beneficiaries of Kirimuva Garden, a partnership between GDG, Sally Foundation and Zimbabwe Development Democracy Trust (ZDDT), has said she was raising her grandchildren from the proceeds of the sale of her garden produce.

Read more: Raising My Grandchildren from Garden Produce – Lucy Nkala