Mafakela Health & Environment

19/07/2026

This July, let's unite to reduce plastic pollution and build a cleaner, healthier Bulawayo for everyone.

Every plastic bag refused, every reusable bottle carried, and every piece of plastic recycled makes a difference. Together, we can protect our environment, safeguard public health, and leave a better future for generations to come.

Join the Mafakela Health and Environment Taskforce (MHETF) in promoting sustainable living by:
✅ Refusing single-use plastics.
✅ Reusing bags, bottles, and containers.
✅ Recycling plastic waste responsibly.
✅ Participating in community clean-up campaigns.
✅ Educating others on proper waste management.

Small actions. Big impact.

Let's choose to be part of the solution—not the pollution.

🌱 Refuse. Reduce. Reuse. Recycle. Restore.
Together, we can make Plastic Free July a lasting lifestyle, not just a one-month campaign.

04/07/2026

Yesterday's clean-up exercise in New Luveve was a great success as volunteers came together to clear several illegal dumpsites and restore cleanliness in the community.

While we celebrate this achievement, we are concerned by the noticeable increase in illegal dumping compared to our previous visit. Household waste, including diapers, food waste, and other refuse, continues to be discarded in undesignated areas, posing serious health and environmental risks.

During the clean-up, some of the waste was traced back to those responsible, highlighting the need for greater accountability. More importantly, it underscores the urgent need to strengthen community education on proper waste disposal, waste separation, and environmental responsibility.

We extend our sincere appreciation to the community leaders, businesses around Mutamburi Business Centre, residents, and all volunteers who dedicated their time and energy to making yesterday's exercise a success.

Together, we can change mindsets, protect our environment, and build cleaner, healthier communities.

Our Environment • Our Health • Our Future

02/07/2026

Join the Mafakela Health and Environment Taskforce (MHETF) this Friday, 03 July 2026, as we come together to keep our communities clean, healthy, and free from illegal dumping.

📍 Meeting Point: Mutamburi Shopping Centre (New Luveve)
⏰ Time: 08:00 AM – 10:00 AM

Bring your working tools, protective clothing, and community spirit as we work together to make a lasting impact.

🌱 A clean environment begins with you. Let's be part of the solution, not the pollution!

💚 Our Environment • Our Health • Our Future

25/06/2026

Below are empty boxes of Benylin with Codeine (21) that were recovered this morning from a dumpsite in the Mafakela area.

Such quantities are clearly not consistent with normal medicinal use and point to the growing challenge of substance abuse within our communities.

Behind every discarded box is a reminder of the devastating impact that drug and substance abuse is having on our young people, families, and communities.

📢 A generation is being slowly but surely destroyed.

As a community, we cannot afford to remain silent. Parents, guardians, community leaders, schools, churches, and residents all have a role to play in raising awareness, supporting vulnerable individuals, and protecting our youth from the dangers of drug abuse.

Together, let us build communities that are clean, safe, healthy, and free from substance abuse.

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17/06/2026

Today, residents, community leaders, volunteers, and stakeholders came together for a successful clean-up exercise across Ward 16.

The team covered several illegal dumpsites, Chigumira Business Centre, areas in and around Luveve Clinic, and other public spaces that required attention.

👏 We extend our sincere appreciation to everyone who participated and contributed their time, energy, and resources towards making our community cleaner and healthier.

Your commitment continues to demonstrate the power of community action and collective responsibility in protecting our environment.

Together, we are transforming our surroundings one clean-up at a time.

💚 Our Environment • Our Health • Our Future

12/06/2026

Your trash dosen't disappeare. It just changes location.

Dispose your waste properly..

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12/06/2026

https://www.southerneye.co.zw/local/article/200056853/ngozi-mine-waste-pickers-fear-eviction-from-work-living-sites

WASTE collectors and recyclers at Ngozi Mine have expressed apprehension over eviction from their workplace and homes amid claims that government plans to take over the area.

Follow the link to read full story

Ngozi Mine waste pickers fear eviction from work, living sites

07/06/2026

👏🏾💚 A BIG THANK YOU TO CHIGUMIRA BUSINESS CENTRE VENDORS! 💚👏🏾

MHETF would like to extend its heartfelt appreciation to the vendors at Chigumira Business Centre who joined hands with residents and stakeholders during Friday's National Clean-Up Day.

Your participation, commitment, and willingness to contribute towards a cleaner environment played a significant role in the success of the exercise. By taking ownership of your surroundings, you have demonstrated that a clean environment is everyone's responsibility.

Together, we are building a cleaner, healthier, and more vibrant community.

🌱 Thank you for being environmental champions and for leading by example.

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