By Staff Reporter
HEART of a Woman Trust has announced the appointment of Vimbai Chingwaramusee as the NGO’s board chairperson with effect from 1 February 2021.
Heart of Women Trust in a local group centred on the welfare and rehabilitation of current and ex-female prisoners.
In a press statement Thursday, the organisation’s director Verna Zisengwe said Chingwaramusee’s appointment fits into the Trust’s resolve to empower ex-female inmates.
“Vimbai strongly believes in women emancipation and she supports the academic lives of women in all spheres.
“Her flair in public relations and notable interpersonal skills will bolster our cause. Her eloquent skills will enhance communication in resource funding and liaising with stakeholders,” Zisengwe said.
IOM Zimbabwe Preparedness and Response Flash Update | 17 January 2021
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• On the 30th of December Tropical Storm Chalane swept across the Manicaland, Midlands and Masvingo in Zimbabwe
• Tropical Cyclone Eloise is forming over the Indian Ocean anticipating landfalls in Madagascar and potentially in Mozambique and Zimbabwe early next week.
• The Meteorological Services Department issued a flood alert in all parts of the country from 14 to 20 January 2021.
SITUATION OVERVIEW
IOM, UN Migration Agency continues to provide support to Government of Zimbabwe as well as the individuals and communities affected by crisis, and to actively contribute to the efforts of the international community to identify ways to address future humanitarian challenges more effectively. IOM activities in Zimbabwe include disaster preparedness and response as well as strengthening core capacities for public health measures at points of entry (PoEs) and to provide critical services to mobile popu