Tuesday, June 21st, 2016
James Sithole Chirandu has been living on the streets for three years. Originally from Chipinge, he came to Harare in 2013 looking for work. Both his parents had passed away and with little education, there were very few opportunities in Chipinge. His only hope was coming to Harare to secure employment. Arriving in Harare he
Wednesday, November 11th, 2015
It was a happy scene as House of Smiles (HoS) – a drop-in centre for children who live and work on the streets – re-opened after undergoing renovations. To some it was a welcome back home moment,...
Tuesday, September 24th, 2013
In times of economic hardship many women struggle to strike a balance between their child rearing duties as well as providing for the family. It’s no less of a concern for women vendors. Of late there are...
Monday, August 19th, 2013
Street kids in Harare are using a new begging technique, pretending to be school children with fake letters from different school heads. The kids who used to roam First Street, Samora Machel Avenue and some parts of...