Online Reporter
Ivan Zhakata
Herald Correspondent
THE Rotary Club of Victoria Falls, Wild Horizons and Lanforce Energy have partnered to provide 200 families in communities around the resort town with biogas for domestic use.
The project seeks to empower mainly women and children through the installation of 30 biogesters for free.
It also seeks to ensure the increased use of green energy around the tourism resort to maintain its natural and pristine state.
Some people in surrounding communities have been using firewood for cooking, decimating forests, which are a natural habitat for the abundant wildlife.
Others have been using coal sourced from the nearby coal mines in Hwange. Although the number of coal users is not significantly high enough to pose an environmental threat, the partners aim to curb the domestic use of the fossil fuel.
Wild Horizons said: “Together, we are making a significant impact on the communities surrounding the breathtaking Victoria Falls, one of the Seven Wonders of the World.”
Lanforce Energy’s chief operating officer, Mr Victor Tarirai, said the collaboration had been thriving for the past few years.
“This initiative is set to empower around 200 individuals, predominantly women and children, by providing them with sustainable energy solutions powered by biogas,” he said.
“This is not just a project; it is corporate social responsibility with a difference. By harnessing renewable energy, we are not only enhancing the quality of life for these communities but also contributing to environmental sustainability.”
He said the cooperating partners were paving the way for a brighter and greener future for the local communities.
