TellZim Reporter
ZAKA – Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) Christian Care has come to the rescue of villagers after they recently handed over a piped water scheme to Charingeno Primary and Secondary Schools as well as the local business centre in ward 23 of Zaka West constituency.
The scheme will benefit the schools and local community with an estimated number of 3393 people within six villages under headman Vanyoro, Chief Nyakunhuwa.
Speaking at the handover ceremony held at Charingeno Secondary School on July 13, Christian Care representative Oxwell Madhara commended the good working relationship they had with the local community and expressed confidence that the project is left in good hands.
“We have completed the project which we were working on with the community. We had a good working relationship since we started and are confident that we have left the scheme in good hands.
“The scheme has 14 water points and 20 solar panels. We have a 7.5 horse power and all the water points have enough pressure,” said Madhara.
The guest-of-honor at the event, Zaka District Development Coordinator (DDC) Memory Dhliwayo thanked Christian Care for the project which she said contributes towards the attainment of Vision 2030 of making Zimbabwe an upper middle income economy.
She urged schools to utilize the project and modernize their ablution facilities and use water system in toilets and gardens to compliment the school feeding schemes.
“You have water now so we want you to have water systems in your toilets and modernize this community. That should also be done at the business centre.
“We need vegetable and fruit gardens as well as fish ponds to improve our diet for the school feeding scheme. After eating, our pupils should eat fruits from our orchards,” said Dhliwayo.
The local MP Ophias Murambiwa challenged the relevant authorities to introduce similar programmes to their constituencies saying there were more areas with water challenges.
“We still have more areas with water challenges and when similar programmes come, please consider us here,” said Murambiwa.
Also present was Chief Nyakunhuwa born Courage Mashavave, Zaka Rural District Council Chairperson Cornelius Mapuranga.
