Private sector can play a leading role in investing in sustainable sources of energy
Writes Sam Matsekete Old Mutual’s interest in renewable energy has been established over a period now, and we continue that commitment. Firstly, within the Old Mutual operations themselves, we seek to uphold responsible business practices, and we are looking at how we can ensure that we are climate-friendly in the ways that we conduct…
Peace Journalism in the Digital Age: HWPL Workshop Explores Ethics, AI, and Global Cooperation
The HWPL International Workshop on Peace Journalism Studies, held on April 17, 2025, brought together journalists, scholars, and peace practitioners to explore how peace journalism can help address global challenges such as misinformation and conflict in an era of rapid digital transformation. The event was hosted online by an international peace NGO, Heavenly Culture, World…
Matetsi Victoria Falls romps to Travel + Leisure’s 2025 T+L 500 list of the Best Hotels in the World
(Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe) April 2025 – Rising from a deep-rooted love for Zimbabwe and a commitment to showcasing its unparalleled beauty, Matetsi Victoria Falls has been recognized among the world’s finest, earning a place on Travel + Leisure’s prestigious 2025 T+L 500 list of the best hotels. This remarkable achievement is a direct reflection…
Zimbabwe’s 45th Independence Anniversary: President Mnangagwa highlights developmental initiatives
Forty-five years after Zimbabwe attained independence, the country has witnessed several developmental initiatives, President Emmerson Mnangagwa has said. In his address today, 18 April 2025, the President of the Republic of Zimbabwe, His Excellency, Dr E. D. Mnangagwa in Gokwe, Nembudziya in the Midlands Province said central to the country’s development is the commitment…
Japan, Zimbabwe and UN Agencies collaboration improves Child Health and Nutrition, Medical Waste Management
The Government of Japan provides support, in partnership with UNICEF, UNDP, WFP, and UNOPS, to the Government of the Republic of Zimbabwe, and has launched five transformative projects under Japan’s 2024 Supplementary Budget and the Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD). These initiatives aim to strengthen maternal and child health, prevent malnutrition, modernize medical…
NetOne Transforms Nyamuroro School with Digital Revolution
In a groundbreaking initiative aimed at fostering innovation and bridging the digital divide, NetOne has successfully renovated the computer lab at Nyamuroro Kubatana High School. Equipped with state-of-the-art machinery and modern furniture, this facility promises to be a beacon of learning, where over 300 children will embark on an exciting journey into the world of…
Parliament, UNICEF Sign Memorandum of Understanding to Advance Child Rights and Wellbeing
The Parliament of Zimbabwe and UNICEF on Tuesday 15 April 2025 officially signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to formalize and strengthen their collaboration in promoting the rights and well-being of children and women in Zimbabwe. The MoU, which was five years in the making, includes the Zimbabwe Institute Board, the Zimbabwe Women Lawyers…
Investing in Africa’s Prosperity: Transnational Roadshow Sets the Stage for the Atlas Convention 2025
Writes Sirak Gebrehiwot 16 April 2025, Harare – The Atlas Transnational Roadshow launched today with an array of significant events designed to transform Africa’s role in the global economic arena. Together with government officials, the United Nations, industry experts, and policymakers, the roadshow highlighted Africa’s vast potential and its strategic path towards sustainable economic growth…
NSSA, ZOSHC host tripartite workshop on protection against biological hazard in the workplace
Writes Chimeno Azriel The National Social Security Authority (NSSA) and the Zimbabwe Occupational Safety and Health Council (ZOSHC) are hosting a tripartite workshop on protection against biological hazards in the workplace at the Kadoma Hotel and Conference Centre in Kadoma. The three-day workshop which started on Monday ends today, Wednesday 16 April 2025….
Using agroecology markets to inform diet analyses and community-led nutrition
Writes Charles Dhewa Due to the colonial legacy that has looked down upon indigenous food for decades, diet and nutrition analyses in most African countries are based on data collected in supermarkets and other formal shops. Rarely is data collected from territorial mass food markets from which the majority get their food. That means…
Belarusian-Zimbabwean cooperation yields fruitful economic benefits
The Belarusian-Zimbabwean cooperation has achieved fruitful outcomes including the supply of equipment within the framework of the third phase of the joint Agricultural Mechanization Facility Program. In his remarks Mr Yury Nikolaichik, the Head of the Belarusian delegation yesterday during the opening day of the Mid-Term Review (MTR) of the Joint Permanent Commission on…
SECZim partners financial sector regulators for nationwide Global Money Week 2025 activities
The Securities and Exchange Commission of Zimbabwe (SECZim) in partnership with the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ), Insurance and Pensions Commission (IPEC), Postal and Telecommunication Regulatory Authority (POTRAZ), Deposit Protection Corporation (DPC), and other stakeholders participated in the 13th edition of Global Money Week (GMW) 2025 under the theme: “Think before you follow, wise money tomorrow.” The…
MP Gift Mambipiri donates sanitary pads to 20 schools in Kadoma
Writes Chimeno Azriel Kadoma Central Member of Parliament, Gift Mambipiri, through the Pad Up Kadoma campaign, recently distributed sanitary pads worth us$8000 to 20 Primary and Secondary schools in Kadoma aimed at addressing the issue of period poverty and promoting the girl child’s education. The distribution ceremony was held at Waverley Secondary School…
Ghana: Hundreds accused of witchcraft urgently need protection and reparation
The Ghanaian authorities have failed to protect and fulfill the human rights of hundreds of victims of witchcraft accusations and ritual attacks that forced them to flee their communities fearing for their lives, said Amnesty International in a new report. “Branded for life: How witchcraft accusations lead to human rights violations of hundreds of…
The Forgotten Role of Traditional Leaders in Zimbabwe’s land occupation
Writes Engineer Jacob Kudzayi Mutisi Forty-five (45) years on, in Zimbabwe, the issue of land remains an emotive and politically charged topic since the country gained independence in 1980. The dominant narrative pushed by many of our politicians is that white settlers arrived, violently dispossessed Africans of their land, and that all land must…
Empowering Rural Livelihoods: The Chomudondo Family’s Success Story
Writes Violet Mashonga In the heart of Mhondoro Mubaira, Ward 5, the Chomudondo family has been making waves with their innovative farming and poultry projects. This elderly couple has defied conventional expectations, showcasing that age is no barrier to achieving success. Their determination and hard work have not only improved their own lives but also…
The Private Voluntary Organisations Amendment Act, 2025: Examining Its Effects on NGOs in Zimbabwe
Dr. Babra Ontibile Bhebe – Executive Director, Election Resource Centre, Yale World Fellow| Doctor of Laws (LLD) This article provides a brief analysis of the newly enacted Private Voluntary Organisations Amendment Act, 2025, an Act by the Parliament and the President of Zimbabwe which has been introduced to amend the present Private Voluntary Organisation…
Israel condemned for attacking Palestine’s Ahli Arab Hospital on Palm Sunday
Ambassador of the State of Palestine to Zimbabwe, Dr. Tamer Almassri condemns in the strongest terms the latest Israeli missile attack on the Ahli Arab Hospital in Gaza City. The horrific strike, which occurred on the morning of Palm Sunday and the commencement of Holy Week, marks the fifth time the affiliate hospital of the…
Gandiwa Village in Mhondoro Mubaira Hosts Successful Field Day at Mandizvidza Homestead
Writes Violet Mashonga Gandiwa Village in Mhondoro Mubaira recently hosted a successful field day at the Mandizvidza homestead, attracting numerous organizations and companies. The event, held in Ward 5 of Chief Rwizi’s area, showcased the growing interest in the farming industry. Guest of honor, Mrs. Ndoro, the Provincial Deputy Director of Agritex, expressed her…
African leaders press for fast implementation of the SDGs to drive jobs and inclusive growth
The Eleventh Session of the Africa Regional Forum on Sustainable Development (ARFSD-11) was held in Kampala, Uganda, with a powerful call to action on bold leadership and decisive policies that drive jobs, inclusive growth, science and evidence-based solutions. President Kaguta Yoweri Museveni, host of the ARFSD-11, stressed the need for Africa to stop exporting…
Winky D and Feli Nandi set to ignite Doek and Slay stage
Writes Herzel Mushayabasa The highly anticipated Doek and Slay event is just around the corner, and the excitement is building up. Scheduled to take place on April 13th at the Alexandra Sports Club, this edition promises to be an unforgettable experience. Hulk Investments, the event organizers, have revealed a star-studded lineup featuring some of Zimbabwe’s…
Parliamentarians champion social development and justice at 150th IPU Assembly
The Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) hosted by the Parliament of Uzbekistan successfully concluded its 150th Assembly in Tashkent. This landmark Assembly attracted 1400 delegates, including 740 Members of Parliament and IPU Associate Members from 130 countries. The presence of 100 Speakers and Deputy Speakers of Parliament underscored the increasing recognition of Parliamentary Diplomacy as a…
Africa Fertilizer Financing Mechanism closing agricultural productivity gap
The Africa Fertilizer Financing Mechanism (The Mechanism) is making significant strides toward closing Africa’s agricultural productivity gap. At its 14th Governing Council meeting, held on 20 March 2025 in Nairobi, Kenya, the Mechanism reported that its initiatives had facilitated access to 18,448 tons of fertilizer for 115,535 smallholder farmers across Kenya, Uganda, Mozambique, and Zimbabwe during 2024. …
Phase 1 of New Mbare Musika accommodates 1,628 traders: President Mnangagwa
The first phase of the completed Mbare Traders Market (Musika) paves the way for 1,628 traders to begin operations in a decent workspace, President Emmerson Mnangagwa has said. President Mnangagwa said this while officially opening the Mbare Traders Market Development Project Phase 1 and the commissioning of Phase 2 of the project in Harare…
150th IPU Plenary Session tackles theme for the year
To kick-start the General Debate on the theme of the Assembly entitled “Parliamentary Action for Social Development and Justice”, held a special segment with keynote speakers. In her address on this occasion Rt. Hon. Dr. Tulia Ackson, President of the IPU, identified three key aspects of social development, namely, fighting poverty, ensuring decent livelihoods, and…
Fastjet operates inaugural Harare to Lusaka flight
ZAMBIA, LUSAKA | Fastjet Zimbabwe, on 09 April 2025, successfully operated the inaugural Harare to Lusaka flight, connecting these vibrant cities with a thrice-weekly flight available Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. Fastjet deployed a 50-seater Embraer ERJ145 aircraft for this service. The aircraft type is known to provide the versatility to build a sustainable regional…
Chief Charumbira officially opens Session of the National Assembly of Benin
The Pan African Parliament (PAP) President, HE Chief Fortune Charumbira, officially opened the National Assembly of Benin on 10 April 2025 in Porto Novo, Benin. He thanked the Speaker of the National Assembly of Benin, Hon. Gbehounou Louis Vlavonou, for extending an invitation to him to officially open the Session of the National Assembly…
UN Efficiency Agenda Takes Root in Zimbabwe: Integrate, Innovate and Transform for Impact Together
Writes Sirak Gebrehiwot 10 April 2025, Harare – The United Nations Operations Management Team (OMT) held a strategic planning meeting under the theme “Integrated, Innovate, and Transform for Impact Together” in Harare from 8 to 9 April 2025. The meeting marked an essential assessment of the progress made towards realizing efficiency results, documenting valuable lessons…
Make adequate security provisions for upcoming Easter holidays: Safeguard
Holidays such as the upcoming Independence Day and Easter holidays often bring about increased travel, shopping, and festivities. However, holidays also attract potential risks such as break-ins and thefts, especially with the continued rise in crime being recorded. “The holiday season is prime time for criminals to target occupied and unoccupied homes and businesses,”…
Government must ensure citizens get quality health services: CWGH
The Community Working Group on Health (CWGH) on World Health Day (WHD) held under the theme “Healthy Beginnings, Hopeful Futures”, called on the government to ensure that all citizens get quality health services, when and where they need them, without facing financial hardships. In Zimbabwe since 2013, health is a Constitutional right, as well…
Accountants promote economic development: President Mnangagwa
Accountants are architects of economic transformation, custodians of corporate and public finance, and enablers of national development, President Emmerson Mnangagwa has said. In his address at the 9th Zimbabwe Accountants Conference, convened under the theme “Future Ready Profession: Innovate with Integrity, Sustain with Purpose,” President Mnangagwa said the meeting could not have come at…
SADC concerned about imposition of new import tariffs by the USA
The Southern African Development Community (SADC) has noted with profound concern the imposition by the United States of America announced on 2 April 2025 of new tariffs on imported products, including those from SADC Member States. A new baseline tariff of 10% on all imports will take effect from 5 April 2025, while “reciprocal” tariffs…
City’s recruitment of a substantive finance director pertinent: Harare Residents Trust
The Harare Residents’ Trust (HRT) is alarmed and shocked at the reluctance of some powerful councillors and bureaucrats at Town House to finalise the recruitment of a substantive finance director. The process was reportedly finalised in February 2025, tabled and debated in full council, but unfortunately referred back to the Human Resources and General Purposes…
Old Mutual’s Commitment to Community Development Shines at ICAZ Charity Golf Tournament
Old Mutual is proud to continue its longstanding role as the title sponsor of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Zimbabwe (ICAZ) Charity Golf Tournament, held on April 4, 2025. For over 12 years, this partnership has brought together golfing enthusiasts and industry leaders, all united in the common goal of supporting vital educational initiatives…
Mozambique, country with plenty water, but still faces water crisis
Writes Charles Mangwiro Maputo (Mozambique) – Climate change is undoubtedly the primary cause of water insecurity in Mozambique, a country with a history of cyclical flooding during the rainy season. Mozambique also receives a lot of flood water from its neighbors, namely South Africa, Eswatini, Malawi, and Zimbabwe but still faces a crisis for safe…
Education minister commissions ECD Block at Kuredza Primary School
Writes Chimeno Azriel The Minister of Primary and Secondary Education, Hon Dr. Torerai Moyo commissioned the Kuredza Government Technical Primary School’s Early Childhood Development (ECD) block, three specialist rooms, led a field day, and awarded the school the first prize in commercial ventures in Kadoma on Monday. The significant event marked a milestone…
SADC Inter-Ministerial Task Force meeting to address challenges at Kasumbalesa Border Posts
The Southern African Development Community (SADC) will convene an Inter-Ministerial Task Force Meeting of Ministers responsible for Trade, Transport, Infrastructure, and Security Matters to address challenges at the Kasumbalesa Border Posts between the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and the Republic of Zambia. The meeting will be held virtually on 11 April 2025. The…
2025 International Summit on Genome Editing to be held in US
The summit to be held in Cambridge, MA from May 21-23 will focus on how biotechnologies impact the meaning of being human The Global Observatory for Genome Editing International Summit will be held from May 21-23, 2025 in Cambridge, MA. The Summit foregrounds questions about biotechnologies that are poised to alter the meaning of being human….
Rangel’s €6m SA investment to boost Africa’s growth and create jobs
Maia, Portugal-headquartered Rangel Logistics Solutions, a family-owned international logistics company that entered the South African market in 2020, has reaffirmed its commitment to helping Africa realise the potential of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) agreement through the additional investment of €6 million (R125.6 million) in a warehouse in South Africa. Tiago Pocinho,…
Mixed reactions over the Insurance and Pensions Commission Amendment Bill
While the Parliament of Zimbabwe argues that the Insurance and Pensions Commission (IPEC) Amendment Bill presents a pivotal opportunity for transformative change in insurance, pensions, and medical health sectors, the other players feel that replacing the entire regulatory body for shortcomings by a few players is a lost cause. This emerged today at the…
Rising Teenage Pregnancies in Manicaland: A National Crisis That Demands Urgent Action
Labour Economists and Afrikan Democrats (LEAD) are deeply concerned and outraged by the latest statistics reported by the National AIDS Council (NAC), which revealed that 13,353 teenage girls were impregnated in Manicaland Province in 2024. Linda Masarira, the President of LEAD, said even more alarming is the fact that 161 girls dropped out of…
Mudenda elected as IPU’s Africa Geopolitical Group Committee Chairman
Proceedings at the 150th Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) Assembly and Related meetings started on 4th April 2025, with two crucial meetings, namely, the SADC Group at the IPU augmented by the Africa Geopolitical group meetings. In a clear show of confidence in his leadership, vast experience on Parliamentary legal issues, and drafting capabilities, Speaker Mudenda was…
AfDB presidential candidate seeks advice in Mozambique
Writes Charles Mangwiro Maputo, Mozambique – African Development Bank, AfDB candidate for presidency, Zambian Economist, Samuel Maimbo has met President Daniel Chapo of Mozambique during his diplomatic offensive for advice. Addressing the media after the audience granted by the Mozambican Head of State late on Friday, Samuel Maimbo highlighted the symbolic and personal importance of…
Equip learners with skills that drive modernisation and industrialisation: President Mnangagwa
President Emmerson Mnangagwa has urged stakeholders in the education sector to consistently re-examine and appropriately equip learners with the skills to drive continental modernisation and industrialisation for a higher quality of life for the people of the African continent. The President made the call yesterday while officially opening the Third Africa Education Summit in…
NetOne working for a cleaner, greener, and healthier urban environment
NetOne, in collaboration with the City of Harare, led a vibrant clean-up campaign in the heart of Harare’s Central Business District (CBD), aimed at promoting a cleaner, greener, and healthier urban environment. The initiative, held on the first Friday of the month in line with the national clean-up programme, brought together NetOne staff, City…
