Lawrence Bonyongwa
Professional qualifications
Artisan in Diesel Motor Mechanic to include Tractors .
Vehicle Inspector and Driver Examiner .
I worked as a Workshop Foreman at Rusitu Valley Development Company in Chipinge . I later held the same post at Mutare Board and Paper Mills , Worked for Marange Resources in Marange as a Charge-Hand with hands on and lastly worked for the Ministry of Transport as a Vehicle Inspector and Driver Examiner . Currently l am self employed running 7 tonne trucks .
I grew up in the Zmunya area, a peri urban area just outside Mutare city. Back then, when we were young it was a village , but later city activities started encroaching into the village. I witnessed trees and forests being destroyed for brickmaking and for energy for the city market.
In addition Zimunya areas has remained the city’s biggest source of fruits such as mangoes, lemons, tsubvu, morula and is a large income earner for the community. With continued deforestation to meet the city’s tree needs the Zimunya community’s livelihoods and food security are being threatened.
It is against this background that I grew interest in restoration efforts. I look forward to being part of this exciting team which seeks to restore forests lost to deforestation.
- Crisis in Conservation: Protecting Kigelia Africana and Baobab Trees in Zimbabwe” - August 31, 2024
- Empowering Marange’s Youth: Celebrating Africa Environment Day at Holy Ghost High School - March 14, 2024
- Sowing Seeds of Hope: Rejuvenating Chiadzwa’s Environment Through Tree Planting” - March 11, 2024
