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Kariba Municipality LED

Kariba Municipality LED

Kariba Municipality LED

The Kariba Municipality is implementing the Promoting Gender Inclusive Local Economic Development in Zimbabwe programme through health and sanitation to promote local economic development.  

Kariba Municipality LED

Introduction

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The Kariba Municipality is implementing the Promoting Gender Inclusive Local Economic Development in Zimbabwe programme through health and sanitation to promote local economic development.  The project will empower local women, men and youths through a well-established mart hub and car park with access to state of the art sanitary facilities for end users. The project also seeks to promote women owned businesses through providing access to the local authority’s procurement processes. 

Kariba is situated in the Zambezi Valley in the Mashonaland West Province of Zimbabwe near the Zambian border. The town developed as a result of the construction of the Kariba dam wall and Hydro Electricity Power Station. The town is a resort and its economy is dependent on lake Kariba with fishing, tourism, crocodile farming and electricity generation as the main economic activities. The local authority is a spoke in the hub and spoke programme for gender mainstreaming, mentored by Chinhoyi Municipality 

Fact file
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Country:
Zimbabwe
Value Chain:
Health and sanitation
Joined LED Programme:
2023
Number of Female Participants:
16
Number of Male Participants:
4
Number of Youth Participants:
28
Summit:
2024

Key Achievements

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Income growth: Average income per individual up to USD 388 from USD 140; average. Monthly surplus more than doubled with business expenses up to USD 213 indicating enterprise expansion.

Adoption of Digital Marketing handles where WhatsApp and Facebook remained dominant thereby growing sales and increase profitability. 

Council granted a rental waiver of 100% for incubated entrepreneurs at Batonga Classic Market for one year. 

Awards

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Health and sanitation
Health and sanitation
Kariba Municipality LED

Stories of change

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  • Zimbabwe: Empowered by the market – Eustina's journey

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    Eustina Nyasha's story is one of resilience and determination. The 53-year-old entrepreneur has been running a business buying and selling goods at the market.
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    Kariba Municipality LED

  • Zimbabwe: Empowered to rise

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    My name is Dawn Muchenje, and I am from Kariba. This program has been a game-changer for me, equipping me with the skills and knowledge to run a successful business.
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    Kariba Municipality LED

  • Zimbabwe: Rolling towards success

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    My name is Alice Chigama, and my journey with Gender Links has been an exciting one. Since the day I was trained, I have understood that building strong linkages is key to my business's survival.
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Testimonials

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“My journey with Gender Links has been an exciting one. Since the day I was trained, I have understood that building strong linkages is key to my business's survival”. 

Alice Chigama, Kariba entrepreneur

“The infrastructure constructed for us is promoting women empowerment and influencing policy implementation at a national level. I am proud to be part of this change. ”

Dawn Muchenje, Batonga Classic entrepreneur

"I attended a training session where we were taught about ISALs and how to grow our businesses." 

Eustina Nyasha, Batonga Classic entrepreneur