Interests, Positions, and Africa’s Fight Against Land Degradation
…Lessons from a Negotiation Training Room Mbabane, Eswatini – 1 July 2025 – Inside a modest training room, a group of African journalists leaned in as their facilitator posed a deceptively simple question: “What’s the difference between an interest and a position?” A participant ventured an answer: “Interest is the intention—where states show they share…
Reporting the Negotiations: Why African Journalists Must Master the Process
Mbabane, Eswatini, 1 July 2025 – International negotiations—from climate change to biodiversity—are complex, highly choreographed affairs. Yet many journalists covering them don’t really know how these processes work. That lack of understanding risks undermining African positions, fuelling division, and weakening the continent’s negotiating power. This was the sobering message delivered today at the media training…
Dr. Eng. Edzai Kachirekwa Inducted into the National Hall of Fame
In an unforgettable moment of national pride and celebration on the 28th of June 2025 at the National Arts Gallery of Zimbabwe, Dr. Eng. Edzai Kachirekwa, the trailblazing CEO of Power Giants Private Limited Zimbabwe, was officially inducted into the prestigious National Hall of Fame yesterday during a grand ceremony in Harare. This historic…
Demystifying CITES: Why African Media Must Tell the Full Story of Wildlife Trade
Mbabane, Eswatini – As journalists from across Africa gather for training on Multilateral Environmental Agreements (MEAs), one treaty stands out for both its importance and its complexity: the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES). Yet for many reporters, even those covering environmental beats, CITES remains misunderstood. It is…
Eswatini committed to environmental stewardship, sustainable development
Mbabane, Eswatini – The Kingdom of Eswatini this week welcomed delegates from across Africa for a landmark training workshop on reporting Multilateral Environmental Agreements (MEAs), reaffirming its commitment to environmental stewardship, sustainable development, and regional cooperation. Speaking at the opening of the event, the representative of the Principal Secretary of the Ministry of Tourism and…
SADC PF Calls for Diplomacy, Inclusion and Peace on International Day of Parliamentarism
30 June 2025 – In a strong and timely statement marking the International Day of Parliamentarism, the Secretary General of the SADC Parliamentary Forum (SADC-PF), Ms. Boemo Mmandu Sekgoma, has called on Member Parliaments across Southern Africa to champion diplomacy, inclusion, and sustainable peace, warning that rising armed conflicts worldwide threaten global stability and divert…
Africa Takes Charge of Its Environmental Narrative: Media Training on MEA Reporting Opens in Eswatini
Mbabane, Eswatini – 30 June 2025 – Stakeholders from across Africa have gathered in Eswatini’s capital, Mbabane, for a landmark three-day Media Training on Multilateral Environmental Agreements (MEA) Reporting, signalling a new era in empowering African media to actively shape the continent’s environmental narrative. Organized by the African Union Commission (AUC) Sustainable Environment and Blue…
Delayed Start, Unforgettable Night: ‘City to City’ Tour Thrills Harare
Writes Herzel Mushayabasa The highly anticipated ‘City to City: Best Of The Best’ tour lit up the Harare International Conference Centre (HICC) on Saturday night, delivering a memorable showcase of Zimbabwean musical talent despite a delayed start of nearly two hours. While early attendance was modest, the venue steadily filled as performances began, ultimately drawing…
Agroecology Helps Zvimba Woman Achieve Self-Reliance
Writes Lloyd Rabaya Under the fierce sun in Zvimba, about 95km northwest of Harare, Taurai Chikaka’s garden flourishes with life beneath the shade of a large mango tree. The secret to this thriving oasis? Agroecology—a farming approach that works with nature rather than against it. Beneath the mango tree lie neatly tended sweet potato beds….
Zimbabwe’s Education System Under Scrutiny: Parliamentary Committee Urges Urgent Reforms
Zimbabwe’s education sector is under renewed scrutiny following a parliamentary committee report exposing persistent and wide-ranging challenges that threaten the constitutional right to universal, quality education. This follows a report by the Joint Portfolio Committee on Primary and Secondary Education and the Thematic Committee on Gender and Development on the state of universal access…
Reforming the Pan-African Parliament: Aligning Terms for Greater Legitimacy and Stability
By Byron Adonis Mutingwende (Editor, Spiked Africa Online) The Pan-African Parliament (PAP) was established to embody the voice of the African people in the African Union’s institutional framework. Yet, for all its promise, its rules on term limits risk undermining both its democratic legitimacy and its operational effectiveness. Two complementary reforms deserve serious consideration: aligning…
Zimbabwe Health Reform Campaign Demands Urgent Action on NCDs and Healthcare Funding
Harare, Zimbabwe — The Zimbabwe Health Reform Campaign has issued a strong call for urgent reforms in the country’s healthcare system, highlighting a growing crisis driven by the rising burden of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) and persistent structural failings. The campaign—a collective of concerned individuals and organisations—warns that without decisive action, Zimbabwe risks worsening health disparities,…
SADC Ministers Rally for Renewed Action on Gender Equality and Women’s Empowerment
Harare, Zimbabwe – 27 June 2025 – Regional leaders and stakeholders converged in Harare on Friday for the Ordinary Meeting of SADC Ministers Responsible for Gender and Women’s Affairs, with a clear and urgent call for bold, practical action to advance gender equality and women’s empowerment across Southern Africa. Officially opening the meeting, Zimbabwe’s Minister…
ZNCC Congress: Speaker Mudenda Urges Regulatory Reform to Boost Zimbabwe’s Business Competitiveness
By Spiked Staff Writer Victoria Falls, 27 June 2025 – Speaker of Parliament, Hon Advocate Jacob Francis Nzwidamilimo Mudenda has called for urgent and sweeping reforms to Zimbabwe’s regulatory landscape to promote investment, streamline business operations, and make the country more competitive both regionally and globally. Addressing the Zimbabwe National Chamber of Commerce (ZNCC) Congress…
Giants Unite for Epic ‘City to City’ Harare Tour
Writes Herzel Mushayabasa Zimbabwe’s music scene is set to light up the Harare International Conference Centre (HICC) this Saturday as four of the country’s top artists—Freeman HKD, Enzo Ishall, Killer T, and Master H—join forces for the highly anticipated City to City: Best of the Best Harare Tour. This musical extravaganza promises to deliver a…
Green Light International Trust Celebrates 12th Nurse Aid Graduation
Writes Chimeno Azriel Green Light International Trust is set to celebrate a major milestone in the healthcare sector with its 12th Nurse Aid Graduation Ceremony, scheduled for Saturday at Batanai Gardens in Harare’s Central Business District (CBD). The event will mark the culmination of months of rigorous training, dedication, and hard work by the graduating…
SADC TFCA: Gonarezhou, Kruger made tourists-only border crossing
The Ministers of Home Affairs, for South Africa, Dr Leon Schreiber through the Border Management Authority (BMA) and Zimbabwe, Hon. Kazembe Kazembe have approved the opening of a pilot project for a pre-scheduled tourism-only border crossing linking the Kruger National Park in South Africa and Gonarezhou National Park in Zimbabwe through the Sengwe-Tshipise corridor. …
Stakeholders deliberate on ecotourism and its perceived benefits for Harare
Own Correspondent Birdlife Zimbabwe in partnership with the Environmental Management Agency and the Zimbabwe Wetlands Trust hosted an all-stakeholders meeting on June 24, 2025, to explore ecotourism and recreation activities in Harare. Other stakeholders who attended the meeting included the City of Harare, the Ministry of Tourism and Hospitality Industry, civil society organizations, and community-based…
WHO advocates regional collaboration in strengthening public health systems
Harare, Zimbabwe – June 25, 2025 — Public health leaders, policymakers, and technical experts from across Southern Africa have convened in Harare for the 4th Annual Regional National Public Health Institutes (NPHI) Meeting, taking place from June 25–27 at the Rainbow Towers Hotel. The event, hosted by the Government of Zimbabwe in collaboration with Africa…
CAADP: Experts Debate New Indicators for Kampala Declaration Monitoring Framework
A high-level virtual technical session convened by the African Union (AU) saw a robust debate on how best to shape the new set of indicators that will drive progress tracking under the Kampala Declaration, which forms the backbone of the post-Malabo Comprehensive Africa Agriculture Development Programme (CAADP) agenda. Speaking at the meeting, Agnes Obua-Ogwal, a…
Southern Africa Rallies Behind National Public Health Institutes
Harare, Zimbabwe, 25 June 2025 – In a powerful display of regional unity and commitment to strengthening public health systems, senior health officials, government leaders, and public health professionals from across Southern Africa convened in Harare, Zimbabwe, for the Fourth Annual Southern African National Public Health Institute (NPHI) Meeting. Hosted under the theme “Strengthened Information,…
UN80: Our Achievements Should Give Us Hope for a Better Future
H.E. Mr. Philemon Yang, President of the 79th session of the UN General Assembly Eighty years ago this month, the Charter of the United Nations was signed in San Francisco, turning the page on decades of war and offering hope for a better future. For 80 years the United Nations has stood as the…
Dates for Fifth Ordinary Session of the Sixth Legislature of PAP set
The Pan-African Parliament (PAP), the legislative arm of the African Union, has informed the general public, National and Regional Parliaments, African Union organs, Member States, international organizations, media, and development partners that the 5th Ordinary Session of its sixth Legislature and related meetings will be held from 16 July to 1 August 2025 in Midrand, Republic of South Africa,…
President Mnangagwa, ZNLWVA and nation mourn Cde Luke Mushore
President Mnangagwa, members of the Zimbabwe National Liberation War Veterans Association (ZNLWVA), and the nation at large mourned the demise of Cde Luke Mushore and described his passing as a huge blow to the country, his family and the fraternity of Liberation War Veterans. Addressing mourners at his burial at the National Heroes yesterday….
Zimbabwe Hosts Inaugural Women in Engineering Awards
Harare, Zimbabwe – In a landmark celebration of excellence, resilience, and innovation, Zimbabwe held its inaugural Women in Engineering Awards Ceremony, an event that brought together influential figures across engineering, government, and business to recognize and honor the outstanding contributions of women in the field. Hosted by Mr Kundai Chidamba of Kunthom Media Services, in…
COMESA eyes unified standards to boost cross-border food trade
The Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA) has stepped up efforts to harmonize agricultural trade standards across member states in a push to eliminate non-tariff barriers (NTBs) and enhance cross-border trade in food and horticultural products. Speaking during the opening of the COMESA-EAC Horticulture Accelerator (CEHA) Regional Workshop in Nairobi, Regina Ombam,…
NetOne Champions Inclusive Development through Mtetengwe Marathon and School Renovation
NetOne Cellular marked a major milestone in its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) efforts this Saturday with a dual-impact initiative that brought together over 500 community members for the Run For Hope anti-drug marathon and the official handover of a fully renovated Mtetengwe Secondary School. The event was graced by the Honourable Vice President of…
Smallholder farmers engage private sector in groundbreaking market dialogues
Harare, Zimbabwe, 23 June 2025 – The Climate Resilient Livelihoods (CRL) Project, being supported by the Government of Zimbabwe, the Green Climate Fund (GCF), and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), is convening a series of Innovation Platform (IP) Market Dialogue Workshops from 23 to 28 June 2025. The dialogues will offer a rare…
NBSZ awards partners supporting safe and reliable blood supply in Zimbabwe
Harare, Zimbabwe – In a heartfelt evening of gratitude, solidarity, and inspiration, the National Blood Service Zimbabwe (NBSZ) hosted its annual World Blood Donor Day Fundraising Dinner, honoring the everyday heroes whose selfless donations save lives, and the partners who support the mission to maintain a safe and reliable blood supply across the country. Addressing…
NBSZ Calls for Public Understanding, Financial Support at Fundraising Dinner
Harare, Zimbabwe – The National Blood Service Zimbabwe (NBSZ) used a recent high-profile fundraising dinner to clear the air on its mandate, correct misconceptions, and make a passionate appeal for public support amid mounting operational challenges. Addressing an attentive audience on Friday 20 June 2025, NBSZ officials emphasized a critical point: they are not a…
Speaker Mudenda attends historic IPU audience with Pope Leo XIV at the Vatican
Vatican City – Speaker of Parliament of Zimbabwe, Hon Advocate J.F.N Mudenda, attended a historic audience with His Holiness Pope Leo XIV in the Hall of Benedictions at the Vatican on Saturday, 21st June 2025. The meeting marked the culmination of the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) Interfaith Dialogue, which commenced on 19th June 2025, in Italy,…
17 Years Later, Chirikure and Chiwoniso’s Soulful Duet Chimanimani Finally Drops
In a world where collaborations often feel contrived or fleeting, the upcoming posthumous release of “Chimanimani” offers something altogether different — a deep, spiritual synergy between two Zimbabwean artistic giants: poet Chirikure Chirikure and the late mbira maestro Chiwoniso Maraire. Slated for release on 28 June 2025, the album was recorded quietly in 2008 and…
UN Secretary-General, world leaders speak on US attack of Iran nuclear facilities
Following the announcement by President Donald Trump that the United States bombed three nuclear sites in Iran, the United Nations Secretary-General, Mr António Guterres has urged cautious diplomacy with some world leaders supporting while others condemned the move. The UN Secretary-General said he was gravely alarmed by the use of force by the United…
IPU urges promotion of interfaith dialogue and respect for fundamental rights
Rome, Italy – Parliamentarians are encouraged to legislate effectively on issues that promote interfaith dialogue and respect for fundamental rights, Speaker of Parliament of Zimbabwe, Hon Jacob F.N. Mudenda has said. On the second day of the General Debate held at Palazzo Montecitorio in Rome, Speaker Mudenda addressed the theme, “Parliamentarians in dialogue…
AI paradox: A mix of opportunities and challenges in the media industry
Artificial intelligence (AI) has emerged as the media’s greatest technological ally but it also brings ethical challenges to the journalism world, Reyhana Masters, a seasoned journalist has said. She made the remarks during a meeting organised by the Zimbabwe National Editors Forum (ZINEF) and the Zimbabwe Union of Journalists (ZUJ), with support from WAN-IFRA…
Zimbabwe Peacebuilding Delegation Visits The Gambia’s Office of National Security
The Office of National Security (ONS) on Tuesday 7 May 2025 hosted a high-level delegation from the Zimbabwe Peacebuilding Trust (ZPT) at the State House in Banjul. The visit was part of a week-long study tour (May 3-10) aimed at gaining deeper insight into The Gambia’s Security Sector Reform (SSR) process and exploring approaches to…
IPU interfaith dialogue in Italy to promote peace and inclusivity
Rome, Italy – The Speaker of Parliament of Zimbabwe, Hon. Advocate J.F.N Mudenda, has arrived in Rome, Italy to participate in the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) Interfaith Dialogue from 19th to 21st June 2025. This marks the second iteration of the IPU Interfaith Dialogue, following the successful gathering in Marrakech, Morocco, in 2023. The Conference is…
A.K.M. Glitters Poultry Company inspires youth to venture into agribusiness
A.K.M. Glitters Poultry Company from Tanzania is a good example of how youth can venture into agribusiness as a form of employment and a gateway to food security. This emerged today in a webinar facilitated by Dr. Rachel Mkandawire, the Policy and Research Analyst from the Food Agriculture and Natural Resources Policy Analysis Network (FANRPAN)…
Skytrax names Fastjet among Africa’s best airlines
HARARE, ZIMBABWE | Fastjet Zimbabwe has been named among the Top 10 Best Airlines and proudly listed in the Top 3 low-cost African airline category, by the prestigious and internationally acclaimed air transport rating organisation, Skytrax. The Skytrax World Airline Awards are the premier aviation industry awards in the world and have been likened to…
CAADP NSAs Meeting: Lessons learned, call to action for Africa’s youth
By Malama Malama – CAYACC Zambia Representative 📍 Addis Ababa, Ethiopia | 10–12 June 2025 From 10th to 12th June 2025, I had the privilege of representing the Consortium of African Youth in Agriculture and Climate Change (CAYACC) at a continental panel discussion on “Lessons and Challenges from Non-State Actors’ Engagement in CAADP Implementation,”…
Rwanda unveils agricultural plan to attract over $330m in private investment
Rwanda has launched a new Climate Smart Agriculture (CSA) investment plan, laying the groundwork to attract over $335 million (approximately Rwf449.7 billion) in private sector investment into sustainable agriculture projects across the country. Launched on Tuesday, June 18, by the Ministry of Agriculture and Animal Resources in collaboration with Rwanda Green Fund and the…
UNDP Launches 2025 Human Development Report on AI
Harare, Zimbabwe – 18 June 2025 – The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) launched its flagship Human Development Report 2025, titled “People and Possibilities in the Age of AI,” at a high-level breakfast dialogue in Harare, Zimbabwe. The report explores the potential of artificial intelligence (AI) to drive human development and improve people’s lives, highlighting…
200,000 housing units by 2030: DANet
Under the Destiny Of Afrika Network (DANet)’s affordable housing initiative, there are plans to avail 200,000 housing units by 2030 as part of programmes towards attaining an upper-middle-income society. Bringing smiles to an entire community can be a challenging feat, often requiring extraordinary efforts. However, the Destiny Of Afrika Network (DANet) has succeeded…
Cartooning for Africa Facts: An illustrated Fact-Checker’s Guide
To mark International Day Against Hate Speech on 18 June 2025, Africa Check, Zimfact, and Cartooning for Peace are publishing “Cartooning for Africa Facts”, an illustrated Fact-Checker’s Guide that brings together cartoonists and fact-checkers in a unique collaboration. Previewed in Abidjan during the Cocobulles cartoon festival, whose 8th edition was dedicated to the fight…
El Niño and climate change cause drought in southern Africa
From Malawi and Mozambique to Zambia and Zimbabwe, down to Namibia and across to the grain belt of South Africa, a combination of the effects of climate change and the El Niño weather phenomenon has been causing drought, hunger and misery for months. The region, already vulnerable to extreme weather conditions, received only 80 percent of expected…
