The Nkomwa Foundation Trust (NFT), a Gwanda-based disability-led non-governmental organisation established in 2020, has appointed a new board of trustees to guide its initiatives over the next three years. During the recent Easter holiday, NFT held an induction and training workshop for its newly constituted eight-member board, which includes specialists in human resources, media and…
Day 3 of the National Disability Expo 2026 is underway in Masvingo. Our team member, Mary Mbiza, is engaging with stakeholders in the Venda language, explaining the services offered by the Nkomwa Foundation Trust (NFT) and inviting partners to collaborate in disability programming. At NFT, we believe that effective communication and partnerships are key to…
Staff Reporter NFT highlights progress, achievements, and ways forward at 5th anniversary celebration. GWANDA, Zimbabwe (Nkomwa Foundation Trust) — A recent gathering of more than 300 people, including government and local government officials, civic and traditional leaders, representatives of non-governmental organisations, private companies, parastatals, and the local community, with a notable 50 per cent female…
Sione Amidu, Sunday News reporter DESPITE having a disability, Honest Phiri from Vumbachikwe Mine in Gwanda is a hard working young man who makes a living fromdoing menial jobs. Phiri, born on 26 August 1998, is the third born in a family of four children. His mother had a normal delivery. However, Phiri delayeddevelopmental milestones…
NFT serves Umzingwane’s people with albinism March 9, 2023 By Choice Magazine Monitor Beloved Ncube Choice News Africa Esigodini –This week has been busy for Nkomwa Foundation Trust Programmes team, as they visited Umzingwane District to distribute sunscreen lotions, to cushion persons with albinism. The organization has also realised the need for Albinism community in Umzingwane who are…
Grandmother appeal for schooling of her neglected boy with disability February 3, 2023 By Choice Magazine Nontobeko Sibanda Choice News Africa Guyu Ntepe – An elderly grandparent of 18 year old teenager with disability (Intellectually challenged) in Ntepe community is appealing for help to send her grandson back to school after he dropped out in 2020 due…