Story by Lisa Masuku-Kurira
VICE President General (Rtd) Dr Constantino Chiwenga on Wednesday toured the Dollar Brook Wildlife Sanctuary in Inyathi, Matabeleland North, as part of his ongoing familiarisation visits to key developmental and conservation projects in Matabeleland North and Bulawayo Province.
The Vice President was accompanied by the Minister of State for Matabeleland North Provincial Affairs and Devolution, Honourable Richard Moyo, the Deputy Minister of Industry and Commerce, Honourable Raj Modi, and traditional leaders, Chief Mtshana Khumalo, and Chief Wonondo.
The high-level delegation engaged with stakeholders involved in the sanctuary’s operations, focusing on initiatives designed to promote wildlife conservation, community empowerment, and sustainable economic development in the region.
The visit is part of the government’s commitment to balancing environmental protection with economic growth, ensuring that conservation projects contribute to local livelihoods and national development.
The tour, which commenced on Tuesday, is part of efforts to monitor development projects being championed by the second Republic.
Vice President Chiwenga had earlier toured the Gwayi-Shangani Lake project to assess the progress made towards its completion, and as well as Lupane Provincial Hospital to get an update of ongoing developments and government efforts to improve healthcare services in the province.
The Vice President is scheduled to conclude his visits with a tour of Mary Ellen Farm, one of the country’s leading model wheat producers in Matabeleland North Province.
