We are not planning demonstrations: War veterans under ZNLWVA
Legitimate founders of the Zimbabwe National Liberation War Veterans Association (ZNLWVA) have distanced themselves from…
We are not planning demonstrations: War veterans under ZNLWVA
Legitimate founders of the Zimbabwe National Liberation War Veterans Association (ZNLWVA) have distanced themselves from concerned citizens planning a demonstration, stating that the organization was not consulted and that they can not participate in illegal activities. The ZNLWVA, led by Comrade Moffat Marashwa is therefore demanding that their name must be removed from the…
Mashonaland East war veterans honoured through Presidential Empowerment Schemes
President Emmerson Dambudzo (ED) Mnangagwa yesterday in Murehwa, through Dr. Paul Tungwarara, the Presidential Investment Advisor, reaffirmed the sacred debt to freedom fighters in Mashonaland East Province by providing war veterans with the Presidential War Veterans Fund, Borehole Drilling, and Housing Schemes. The event happened in Murehwa Centre on 22 March 2025 and was…
Old Mutual’s Value Creation Challenge Expanding Opportunities for Youth and Startups
Harare, Zimbabwe – The Eight2Five Innovation Hub, powered by Old Mutual Zimbabwe, has launched the 5th edition of its renowned and award-winning Value Creation Challenge (VCC). This year, the initiative aims to cast a wider net and will see the Eight2Five Innovation Hub team embarking on a nationwide tour to onboard and educate startups and businesses…
Proposed IPEC Amendment Bill detrimental to sustainability of medical aid system: AHFoZ
The Association of Healthcare Funders of Zimbabwe (AHFoZ) is of the view that the Insurance and Pensions Commission (IPEC) Amendment Bill of 2024 will bring significant disruption which may be detrimental to the sustainability of the medical aid system. This was in response to the announcement on the IPEC social media platform that there…
Stakeholders share proposals for City of Harare Environment and Climate Policy
A multi-stakeholder collaborative dialogue is contributing to the development of the City of Harare Environment and Climate Policy that addresses the confluence of climate change and environmental sustainability and hence contributes towards the city’s sunshine status. In his welcome remarks at the workshop in Harare today, Eng Phakamile Mabhena Moyo, the City of Harare’s…
Brondesbury Park Hotel Nyanga hails support of local tourists
The Brondesbury Park Hotel Nyanga is satisfied with the support that it is getting from domestic tourists. Nyasha Makanza, the hotel’s general manager said local tourists are providing a stable income stream and are also supporting local economies. “As a player in the hospital industry, we are satisfied with the support that we are getting…
Ideialab Among Five African Ecosystem Builders Set to Receive Up to MZN 16M From Village Capital
Maputo, Mozambique — ideialab has been selected as one of five standout ecosystem builders for the next phase of Village Capital’s Empowering Sustainable Entrepreneurship in Africa (ESEA) program. With support from Norad – the Norwegian Agency for Development Cooperation, ideialab will receive up to USD 260K (approx. MZN 16M) to empower climate-focused startups in Mozambique….
NetOne Embarks on Strategic Visit to Barcelona to Drive Network Expansion and Modernisation
In a bid to bolster its technological capabilities and align with global advancements in telecommunications, a high-level delegation from NetOne, Zimbabwe’s leading mobile network operator, recently visited Barcelona, Spain. The trip was centered around key areas such as network expansion, network modernization, 5G technology, knowledge transfer, and cybersecurity. The visit underscores NetOne’s commitment to enhancing…
US$2 million Presidential Youth Empowerment Revolving Fund launched
President Mnangagwa today launched a US$2 million Presidential Youth Empowerment Revolving Fund that is earmarked to fund youth income-generating projects. HE Mnangagwa also announced the launch of a US$5 million Presidential Youth Mining Equipment Scheme for young artisanal miners and urged beneficiaries to exercise high levels of morality and ethical consideration. “The schemes…
Cimas partners Smilestar in oral healthcare for remote and underserved communities
Founder of Smilestar, a United Kingdom (UK)-based dental organisation, Dr. Mitesh Badiani, has commended their partnership with Cimas Health Group for successfully achieving its goals of providing free access to oral healthcare to remote and underserved communities in Matabeleland North province. Smilestar, a charity dental organisation partnered with Cimas Health Group, the country’s longest-established…
CAADP’s 10-year programme aims to intensify sustainable food production
The strategy and action plan for the development of agriculture under the Comprehensive Africa Agriculture Development Programme (CAADP), for 10 years, intensifies sustainable food production, agro-industrialization, and trade, aimed at transforming the continent’s agri-food systems. These efforts are centred on strengthening agricultural input systems, promoting environmentally friendly practices, adopting emerging and existing technologies, promoting…
Mary Anibal’s Nyimbo zaKwatu: A Celebration of African music, culture and women’s empowerment
Writes Herzel Mushayabasa With her mesmerizing blend of traditional Zimbabwean melodies and modern Afro-fusion beats, Mary Anibal is taking the music world by storm. This award-winning singer, mbira player, and percussionist has come a long way since her humble beginnings as a session musician in 2016 with a string of show-stopping performances at…
Driving Zimbabwe’s Economic Recovery Through Agriculture: ENAZ Symposium Set to Lead the Way
The Entrepreneurs Network Association of Zimbabwe (ENAZ) is set to host a groundbreaking symposium on April 11, 2025, in Harare, bringing together key stakeholders in agriculture, finance, and policy to drive Zimbabwe’s economic resurgence. This high-level event will underscore the agricultural sector’s indispensable role in steering Zimbabwe toward its Vision 2030 goals, focusing on food…
Fastjet connects Harare to Lusaka with new flight schedule
Fastjet Zimbabwe, the award-winning airline, is pleased to announce the introduction of a scheduled flight service from Zimbabwe’s capital city of Harare to Lusaka, Zambia commencing on Wednesday 09 April 2025. The new route will operate three (3) times a week on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. Fastjet will deploy a 50-seater Embraer ERJ145 aircraft…
CSW69: WCoZ reports progress towards women empowerment in Zimbawe
NEW YORK, USA – The Women’s Coalition of Zimbabwe (WCoz) has commended inroads towards women’s empowerment at the sixty-ninth session of the Commission on the Status of Women (CSW69) taking place from 10 to 21 March 2025 in New York, United States of America (USA). Speaking during a side event yesterday titled “Beijing+30: Breaking…
Palestine envoy condemns Israel’s attack on Palestinian women
Writes Lloyd Rabaya The Palestinian Ambassador to Zimbabwe Dr. Tamer Almassri has condemned the continued offensives on Palestinian women and girls by the Israeli army in the occupied West Bank and Gaza. According to Almassri, Palestinian women are subject to unimaginable suffering, and deprivation of fundamental rights, leading them to abandon their homes as…
Dr Tungwarara donates towards a ZANU (PF) Masvingo Provincial Conference Centre
Masvingo’s struggle significance, economic importance, and cultural heritage make it a special place in the history of Zimbabwe hence the donation of materials for the construction of a provincial conference centre in the province by President Mnangagwa’s Investment Advisor, Dr. Paul Tungwarara. Dr. Tungwarara said Masvingo, the home of Great Zimbabwe, deserves special recognition,…
Mozambican firms move to fight terrorism through youth employment
The end of a post-independence civil war in Mozambique brought a lot of optimism among the citizens but almost three decades later, real progress continues to elude the vast resource-rich southern African country that continues lurching from one crisis to another. Writes Charles Mangwiro Mozambique is in the throes of a fresh insurgency that has…
Peace and security topical at SADC-EU Ministerial Partnership Dialogue
One of the most topical issues on the agenda of the Southern African Development Community-European Union (SADC-EU) Ministerial Partnership Dialogue in Harare, Zimbabwe today is peace and security. In his opening remarks, Zimbbabwe’s Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Trade, Hon. Prof. Dr. Amon Murwira, and Chairperson of the SADC Council of Ministers said…
Address prevalence of fraudulent academic qualifications: Government urged
Writes Jacob Kudzayi Mutisi Maynard Kudakwashe Manyowa has been at the forefront of exposing a deeply troubling issue in Zimbabwe – government officials and public figures who possess fake academic qualifications. This campaign, which has gained significant attention, highlights the alarming prevalence of fraudulent academic credentials among some of the nation’s leaders. While Manyowa’s…
ZRP and the media deepen working relationship
In pursuit of strengthening working relationships between the media and the police, the Zimbabwe Union of Journalists (ZUJ) on 13 March 2025 made a courtesy call to the Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) Commissioner General, Stephen Mutamba. The visit sought to acquaint ZUJ with the new police leadership in the wake of the recent appointment of…
Organisational Consequences of Non-Compliance with Zimbabwe’s Data Protection Regulations
Writes Engineer Jacob Kudzayi Mutisi Insurance, banks, mobile service providers, funeral assurance providers, in fact, any company that stores personal data, the advent of the Cyber and Data Protection Act in Zimbabwe marks a significant stride towards the safeguarding of personal information in an increasingly digital world. As businesses and organisations adapt to these regulations,…
All set for the commissioning of the Kadoma Public Health Emergency Centre
Writes Chimeno Azriel All is set for the Commissioning of the Kadoma Public Health Emergency Centre located at Pamela House in the CBD today and the project was described as a great achievement. The project was made possible through a partnership with World Vision and the Ministry of Health and Child Care and…
IITA drives regional agricultural transformation at Africa Business Forum
At the recently concluded Africa Business Forum (ABF) 2025 in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, IITA–CGIAR Director of Private Sector Partnerships, Dr Debo Akande, led an IITA delegation at the high-profile event hosted by the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA). Centered around the theme, “From Potential to Prosperity: Activating Africa’s Regional Value Chains,” the forum brought together key stakeholders to drive…
Cimas Haemodialysis Centre addressing increasing demand for dialysis treatment
The Cimas Haemodialysis Centre is actively addressing the increasing demand for dialysis treatment while integrating sustainable, innovative solutions to enhance patient care. This was revealed by the Cimas Health Group’s CEO, Mr Vuli Ndlovu on the occasion of the Cimas Haemodialysis Centre media tour in a speech read on his behalf by Yvonne Sibanda,…
ZRBF 2: Enhancing resilience in a multi-shock environment
In pursuit of enhancing resilience in a multi-shock environment, the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), UN Resident Coordinator’s Office of Zimbabwe, today, officially launched Phase 2 of the Zimbabwe Resilience Building Fund (ZRBF), together with its donors, the European Union and the Government of Ireland. ZRBF is a…
AU Continental Food Safety Agency to Address Critical Health and Trade Challenges
The African Union has taken a historic step towards enhancing food safety across the continent with the adoption of the statute for the establishment of the Africa Food Safety Agency during the 38th Ordinary Session of the Assembly of Heads of State and Government in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia on 16 February 2025. This landmark decision marks…
Makumi Matatu: A Night Of Inspiration
Writes Tanyaradzwa Mombeshora A Night of Theatrical Performances by 2nd Street Writes production, Makumi Matatu, is ready to take Mutare by storm at the Mutare Museum on the 28th of March. Makumi Matatu is a 2nd Street Writes theatre initiative using literary arts and performances to encourage a safe space for controversial decisions…
Prophet Magaya’s Chahwanda Stadium nears completion
Writes Chimeno Azriel The wait for the completion of Chahwanda Stadium in Kwekwe is almost over, with Prophet Walter Magaya revealing that the construction project is progressing steadily and the stadium is expected to be completed by the end of March this year, marking a major milestone in Zimbabwe’s sports infrastructure development. The…
AfDB central for Africa’s economic development: Dr Samuel Maimbo
Development expert, Dr Samuel Maimbo’s vision for the African Development Bank (AfDB) includes positioning the Bank as the central engine for economic development and the first point of contact for addressing Africa’s challenges when elected as President of the institution. Speaking to Spiked Online Media, Sam said his leadership philosophy centers on execution –…
Achievements of women worldwide celebrated
On International Women’s Day 2025 held under the theme “Equality. Rights. Empowerment”, the United Nations joined other stakeholders to celebrate the strength, resilience, and achievements of women in Zimbabwe and around the world. Speaking in Mutare in celebration of the day on 7 March 2025, His Excellency Mr. Edward Kallon, Zimbabwe’s UN Resident and…
No turning back on development: Dr Paul Tungwarara
The wave of development is not stopping, President Mnangagwa’s Investment Advisor, Dr Paul Tungwarara revealed at a rally at Gwengavi Primary School in Masvingo West Constituency. In appreciation of the ruling ZANU (PF) party’s electoral victory in Masvingo Province and countrywide in 2023, Dr Tungwarara, under the Presidential War Veterans Schemes, handed over 500 bicycles,…
Hands off Nigeria’s Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan: LEAD
Writes Linda Tsungirirai Masarira (President of the Labour Economists and Afrikan Democrats – (LEAD) We, the LEAD women, stand in unwavering solidarity with Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan against the blatant misogyny, injustice, and patriarchal dominance displayed in the Nigerian Senate. The suspension of Senator Natasha for six months merely for daring to report a case of…
Mvura Kuvanhu: A community-led solution to Kadoma’s water woes
Writes Chimeno Azriel In a groundbreaking move, a young entrepreneur from Kadoma has found a lasting solution to the City’s perennial water problems through an innovative borehole drilling project dubbed “Mvura Kuvanhu” (Water for the People). This visionary initiative has brought hope to the residents of Kadoma, who have long suffered from water scarcity….
Stand up for Rights, Empowerment and Equality for ALL Women and Girls: UN Women
One in four countries report backlash on women’s rights in 2024 On International Women’s Day, UN Women calls on everyone to stand up for Rights, Empowerment, and Equality for ALL Women and Girls. Women’s and girls’ rights are facing unprecedented growing threats worldwide, from higher levels of discrimination to weaker legal protections, and…
Doek and Slay hogs limelight at NAMA Awards
Writes Herzel Mushayabasa Harare, Zimbabwe – Event management company, Hulk Investments, took home the prestigious Promoter of the Year award at the recent National Arts and Merit Awards (NAMA) ceremony. The award ceremony, which took place at the Harare Hippodrome, saw stars, champions, and geniuses recognized for their hard work. The company, which is behind…
Solutions to TB and HIV benefit all of us, North and South
By Monicah Otieno, PhD. In the west of Kenya, near the shores of Lake Victoria, where I come from, a tuberculosis outbreak is no different from one that takes place anywhere else in the world. A few dozen people get sick, health workers attempt to locate and test everyone with a bad cough and other…
Africa’s Democratic Journey: Elections As A Pathway to Progress
By Sibanda Nomagugu and Masukume Nompumelelo Across Africa, elections serve as a cornerstone of democracy, offering citizens an opportunity to shape the future of their nations. From the vibrant streets of Accra to the avenues of Harare, the electoral process reflects the aspirations of the people and the progress of democratic institutions. While some countries…
Binga receives Presidential Empowerment Schemes for war veterans
In the spirit of leaving no place and no one behind, Dr Paul Tungwarara and the team spearheading President Mnangagwa’s empowerment schemes were yesterday in Binga District where they launched the Bicycle, Borehole, and Housing Schemes for war veterans. The launch was held at Ndaliyoka Shopping Centre in Ward 18, Tinde, Binga, Matabeleland North Province,…
Meeting explores interplay between SDGs and Agenda 2063
There is inter-relatedness and connectivity between the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and the Agenda 2063, the Government of Zimbabwe SDGs and Agenda 2063 Committee meeting in Harare today has heard. In her presentation on institutional structure and implementation synergies between SDGs and Agenda 2063, Sylocious Chaturuka, the Deputy Director – SDGs and Agenda 2063…
FAO Regional Workshop boosts workers’ skills and knowledge for agri-food systems transformation
A workshop by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) regional office for Africa (RAF) that took place in Harare from 17 to 28 February 2025 enhanced participants’ skills and knowledge in the quest for establishing resilient agri-food systems on the continent. Below, Spiked Online Media shares participants’ perspectives about the…
Positive prospects for 2025 tobacco selling season
There are positive prospects for the 2025 tobacco selling season following a bumper harvest projected to surpass 300 million kilogrammes attributed to good rainfall. Appearing before the Parliamentary Portfolio Committee on Lands, Agriculture, Fisheries, Water, and Rural Development on Tuesday, the Tobacco Industry and Marketing Board (TIMB) chairperson Patrick Devenish was happy with the…
Goat farming takes centre stage in Zimbabwe’s agricultural growth
A local agricultural organisation, Mash Goats, hosted a day-long goat farming training session aimed at empowering communities with agricultural entrepreneurial skills. Speaking to journalists at the training session in Harare, the initiative’s founder, Tatenda Mashozhera, stated that equipping people with knowledge of goat farming is crucial for bridging the unemployment gap. “Empowering communities with agricultural…
Agriculture sector experts refine techniques for fifth biennial review report
NAIROBI, KENYA – A continental training of trainer’s seminar for agriculture development programme experts is taking place in Nairobi to prepare experts from regional economic communities to support the biennial review mechanism in data collection, to ensure that data continues to be of high quality. This event centred on efforts to critically analyse the…
Educated but excluded: unlocking digital opportunities for Africa’s women in STEM
Aida Diarra, Senior Vice President and Head of Sub-Saharan Africa at Visa discusses the gender gap in African tech ahead of International Women’s Day Despite driving the world’s most powerful industries, Big Tech remains a closed boys club, dominated by a handful of American males whose combined net worth exceeds $1 trillion. This lack of diversity…
