By Features Correspondent
Garanyemba, Gwanda – The Presidential Borehole Scheme (PBS) has brought life-changing relief to the drought-stricken community of Garanyemba in Gwanda.
This initiative has transformed lives by providing access to clean water, empowering villagers to overcome the harsh effects of climate change and El Niño-induced drought.
Before the Garanyemba Ward Drought Mitigation establishment in June 2024, residents faced severe water shortages for domestic use and livestock.
Today, solar-powered boreholes and water tanks supply clean water.
The center also features a thriving village garden, cattle water troughs, and feeding troughs.
Daisy Tariro Dondo, Marketing Executive of Prevail Group International (PGI), an implementing partner of the PBS, praised the project’s impact.
“The Presidential Borehole Scheme has significantly improved Garanyemba villagers’ livelihoods.
“They now plant maize, vegetables, tomatoes, and onions for consumption and commercial purposes.
“We applaud president Emmerson Mnangagwa of this noble nationwide initiative which is improving the livelihoods of previously marginalised villagers that were grappling with effects of climate change and the El Niño induced drought,” said Dondo
Local villagers expressed gratitude for the transformative power of the PBS.
“Before, we suffered greatly due to water shortages. Our crops would wither, and livestock would die.
“But now, thanks to the borehole, we can water our gardens and fields.
Our lives have changed for the better,” said villager, Sarah Ncube.
Effort Moyo another local villager added, “The borehole provides water for domestic needs and enables small businesses.”
“We sell produce at the market, generating income for our families.”
Vice President Kembo Mohadi commissioned the Garanyemba Ward Drought Mitigation Center on July 10, 2024, marking a significant milestone in the government’s efforts to address climate change challenges.
As the PBS expands, it offers hope to many other drought-affected communities across the country.
