![]() They do not even have information about their reproductive rights. “This is sad because women’s rights are being compromised as they have no freedom of choice and expression. Marange is an area dominated by members of the apostolic sect, a religion that undermines the rights of women.Ĭhiponda said women were just expected to be cheer leaders and men automatically assumed leadership roles in the community without any consultations. In the face of all these challenges the women remained silent as they succumbed to cultural and religious beliefs. “When the mining companies started building houses for the resettled families, getting a house as single mother was difficult as they there were prioritising families headed by men,” she said. Single mothers were not spared as they had challenges in getting houses simply because they were not married. ![]() If only they had been employed, the situation would have been better,” she said. Some had fertilizer but failed to use it because it was a new phenomenon. Some planted maize and it didn’t work out. Whilst in Marange small grains do well, but women had no idea of the crops they could plant in the new areas. “It really got to me when l realised that the mining companies would not employ women – who have a right to earn a living and to be employed. Men were injured during the diamond rush and women had to carry the burden of being the caregivers,” she explained.Įven though mining activities had led to the resettlement of families, the mining companies failed to employ women. “Mining activities resulted in the siltation of dams and women were forced to walk for long distances in search of clean water. They were detached from their forests which were sources of livelihoods as they used to sell “mawuyu” along the Mutare-Masvingo highway. “The women lost their land which meant that they had no food to eat and they lost their vending places in several wards. Muponda gave up her job and joined CCDT in August 2010. “There were insufficient water sources on the farm, no secondary schools and no clinics,” she said. Awful situationĬhiponda visited the relocated families and saw how awful their situation was – as they had no access to decent shelter and were embroiled in clashes with the former farm workers at Arda. It became real on 26 June 2010 when 12 families were relocated to old farm buildings in Arda Transau,” she said. “I had only heard through the grapevine that people from our community were going to be relocated to pave way for mining activities. 'I don't believe in denying myself anything, as it'll only make me crave it even more.Luckily Chiponda took part in the constitution outreach in 2010 and was deployed to Manicaland – this gave her a chance of assessing the situation first-hand, on the ground. 'I also snack on fruit instead of sweet treats, but I don't think the odd square of chocolate or glass of champagne does any harm. I make sure I drink lots of water to flush out my system and get rid of any lumpy bits. She told Now magazine: 'I try my best to avoid eating carbohydrates too late at night in the run-up to a holiday. When it comes to dieting, Alex, who recently celebrated her one-year wedding anniversary to Gerrard, says she favours moderation. 'We also have a pool at home and every other day I try to swim 25 lengths while the girls are playing.' ![]() I'll be keeping it up now that I'm back from my holiday. 'I've started power walking with my mum a few times a week, though, and I can really tell the difference. It's best to keep off the scales as you can drive yourself mad.'Īlex admits she 'absolutely hates' working out at the gym, but is already ramping up a new outdoor exercise programme. 'I can tell if I've put on a few pounds by the way my clothes fit. I'm not sure what I weigh - I think I'm around eight and a half stone. New West End Company BRANDPOST | PAID CONTENTīody battle: Alex admits she hasn't felt the same about her physique since having childrenĪlex says it is her shape, not a number on the scales, that she is focused on changing.
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