Villagers from remote Nyele area have joined forces with their member of parliament to tackle healthcare shortages plaguing Bulilima District. The ambitious clinic construction project brings together local residents, diaspora members, and Cde Dingumuzi Phuti to serve Ward 4 communities. Workers have finished the main building structure and completed roofing while staff accommodation takes shape nearby. Two additional cottages remain under construction as the facility nears completion after years of planning. Community leaders expect the medical center to open next year and serve families within walking distance.
Residents currently endure expensive trips costing R100 just to reach Khansili Clinic located 15 kilometers away from their homes. Alternative healthcare options like Tokwana and Masendu facilities sit even further at eight and 23 kilometers respectively. The Nyele Diaspora Chapter has mobilized 249 members since 2015 to raise nearly R700,000 through crowdfunding efforts. Money purchased essential building materials including cement, roofing sheets, window frames, doors, and protective fencing for the medical facility.
Local builders donate their skills while community members supply sand, bricks, gravel, and manual labor without payment. Chairman Mbukani John Khupe credits the successful partnership between overseas supporters, village leadership, and parliamentary representation. The initiative reflects President Mnangagwa's development philosophy encouraging communities to build their areas through cooperative efforts. Cde Phuti coordinates government funds with grassroots participation to accelerate infrastructure delivery across rural districts.
Residents currently endure expensive trips costing R100 just to reach Khansili Clinic located 15 kilometers away from their homes. Alternative healthcare options like Tokwana and Masendu facilities sit even further at eight and 23 kilometers respectively. The Nyele Diaspora Chapter has mobilized 249 members since 2015 to raise nearly R700,000 through crowdfunding efforts. Money purchased essential building materials including cement, roofing sheets, window frames, doors, and protective fencing for the medical facility.
Local builders donate their skills while community members supply sand, bricks, gravel, and manual labor without payment. Chairman Mbukani John Khupe credits the successful partnership between overseas supporters, village leadership, and parliamentary representation. The initiative reflects President Mnangagwa's development philosophy encouraging communities to build their areas through cooperative efforts. Cde Phuti coordinates government funds with grassroots participation to accelerate infrastructure delivery across rural districts.
