Organisation trains Gwanda public service workers in sign language

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…

Residents appeal against ancient colonial toilets November 25, 2022  By Choice Magazine Liberty Mutamba Choice News Africa Gwanda – Matabeleland South residents from the oldest suburb (Jahunda) in Gwanda are still using the colonial communal toilets, 42 years into the independence. The toilets are now incapacitated, to cater for the growing population, hence their appeal to the…

Neglected child with disability lived a hell life on earth December 29, 2022  By Choice Magazine  Gwanda – Ifit was a textbook, it was definitely going to be titled Life of a person with disability never kill, written by none other than Pick Nkomwa, a practical Disability Champion who is hands on. Writes Chrispen Tabvura.  Describing Pick Nkomwa, will…

Disability caregivers and parents receive capacitation training July 18, 2023  By Choice Magazine Chrispen Tabvura Choice News Africa Gwanda – The social partnership between Nkomwa Foundation Trust and Redcross Society of Zimbabwe, has added more value to the already ongoing capacitation workshop carried by the foundation around Matabeleland South Province. Mothers and Caregivers taking notes during the…

Pick Nkomwa defied all the odds of disability November 12, 2022  By Choice Magazine …. Rising and shining in the midst of discrimination and exclusion …. Choice News Africa Features Correspondent When a baby is born, in a traditional setup of Zimbabwe and Africa collectively, the community say, “Amhlope, Makorokoto” meaning to deliver a congratulatory message, that is…