Zimbabwe – 166-6 in 20 overs (Wessly Madhevere 73, Ryan Burl 34*, Dion Myers 26; Shoriful Islam 3/33, Mahedi Hasan 1/11, Shakib Al Hasan 1/32) Bangladesh – 143 all out in 19.5 overs (Shamim Hossain 29, Afif Hossain 24, Mohammad Saifuddin 19; Wellington Masakadza 3/20, Luke Jongwe 3/31, Blessing Muzarabani 2/21) Zimbabwe won by…
By Philip Mataranyika Around midmorning on a Tuesday in April 1989, I received a call from security personnel manning the entrance to the Old Mutual head office building in the CBD, at the corner of Speke Avenue and Second Street. They wanted me to come down to the foyer located at the main entrance to…
In a joint statement, the United States Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken and Treasury Secretary Janet L. Yellen have commended the United Kingdom’s Anti-Corruption Sanctions move meant to combat graft. “The United States welcomes the United Kingdom’s announcement today to impose further sanctions under its Global Anti-Corruption Sanctions (GACS) regime, which is designed to…
By Karen Whitney Maturure If you are an entrepreneur, unemployed, and hoping to get a job soon or have your own business, or if you are already employed then this article is for you. At a time when organisations are struggling to stay afloat, unemployment rates soaring, there is a need to have an evaluation…
By Yanitsa Boyadzhieva Huawei unveiled plans to launch a new flagship series before the end of the month, with the range focused on enhanced camera capabilities during a time of increased competition in the smartphone market. In its Weibo account, the company’s Consumer Business CEO Richard Yu said its P50 line-up will bring a new…
Doug McClymont on Zimunda Farming Magazine With some of the excellent wheat crops around the country, one should now be concentrating on getting the most out of the situation. The question that every wheat grower has to answer for himself, is: “when do I stop irrigating?” To complete the season involves irrigating out the wheat,…
Zimbabwe will field a youthful side against Bangladesh in the three-match Twenty20 International (T20I) series against Bangladesh that gets underway at Harare Sports Club on Thursday. After leading Zimbabwe in the one-off Test and one-day international matches against the same opponents, Brendan Taylor will miss the T20I games as he is being rested ahead…
The Zimbabwe Union of journalists (ZUJ) has said it is greatly saddened by the death of another media practitioner, broadcaster Tawanda Gudhlangah, from COVID-19 complications. He was 41. Gudhlangah’s death closely follows that of Sandra Nyaira, another Journalist, who died of COVID-19 last Tuesday. Gudhlangah, an award-winning broadcaster, died yesterday morning at his Zimre Park…
Econet Wireless Zimbabwe has taken a major step in demonstrating its commitment to sustainable development by becoming a participant in the United Nations Global Compact (UNGC), the world’s largest corporate sustainability initiative. The UNGC brings together businesses from across the globe to implement principles of sustainable development and corporate responsibility. It currently has more than…
…but Central Banks Can Prevent It In 2008, as big banks began failing across Wall Street and the housing and stock markets crashed, the nation saw how crucial financial regulation is for economic stability – and how quickly the consequences can cascade through the economy when regulators are asleep at the wheel. Today, there’s another looming economic risk: climate…
By Chimeno Azriel The Kadoma-born Tracy Migeri aspires to embrace African Contemporary art in order to portray, convey and present her mind through her artworks. The self-taught artist said that her contemporary art is the fusion of culture in the past and the present. An affiliate of Dzepamvura Mbira Art Centre, Tracy started art at…
By Veritas In terms of section 72 of the Companies and Other Business Entities Act [which we shall refer to as “the Act” in this bulletin], all companies are required to keep a register of beneficial owners – who, as we shall explain in more detail below, are the individuals who control the companies or who hold…
Cassava Smartech Zimbabwe’s health insurance unit, Maisha Health Fund, has launched an innovative and convenient way to register for medical aid cover through mobile phone. The service, which is available to all Zimbabweans by simply dialling *147# on a mobile phone, is expected to drive adoption through increased access to digital platforms. Announcing the launch,…
By Linda Tsungirirai Masarira (LEAD President) When it comes to women’s issues I don’t compromise because women have been systematically marginalized in different facets of society. I am encouraging all women to step up and be counted. I reiterate the concept of the sperm. We all struggled against millions of other sperms to make…
By Sowell Chikwari (Business Writer) Renowned power generation firm, Power Giants Zimbabwe recently received another feather in the cap for electrifying Mabvazuva suburb. Now 70 percent complete, the project being spearheaded by Exodus and Company is expected to create housing for more than 6 000 families. Located in Ruwa, near Harare — the gated medium-density…
By Kumbirai Mafunda ZIMBABWE Lawyers for Human Rights (ZLHR) has asked the Ministry of Health and Child Care to issue proper vaccination cards to people who would have been vaccinated against coronavirus to avoid compromising the ongoing countrywide inoculation programme. In a letter written to Health and Child Care Minister Constantino Chiwenga, ZLHR lawyer Paidamoyo…
Civil Society Organisations boycotted a Sibaya called by King Mswati iii on Friday the 16th of July amidst growing popular calls for democratisation; inclusive dialogue; and, justice and accountability for the violent repression of pro-democracy protests. Since May 2021, pro-democracy protests have erupted in the Kingdom, sparking a violent state-sponsored pushback which has so far…
Shot on location in KwaZulu Natal and Johannesburg, the captivating African crime-drama thriller Reyka, starts its eight-episode season on M-Net (channel 102 on DStv) at 8pm. The new season will also be made available on DStv App and Catch Up. South African actress Kim Engelbrecht (The Flash/Dominion) plays Reyka Gama and acclaimed British actor Iain Glen (Game of Thrones/Downton Abbey) stars as …
ARC Limited earns the lowest-risk rating amongst global insurance company peers Top score reflective of organisation’s continued focus on ESG priorities The African Risk Capacity (ARC) Limited has received the global insurance industry’s top overall environmental, social, and governance (ESG) score. The ESG evaluation by Sustainalytics is a comprehensive assessment of a company’s preparedness…
By Charles Dhewa Knowledge Transfer Africa (KTA) has been providing attachment or internship to university students since 2014 in agricultural mass markets where the organization works. Attachment/internship opportunities have been offered to students studying agricultural economics, pure economics, banking &finance, food science, sociology, geography & environmental science, development studies, ICTs, supply chain management and many…
Zimbabwe Cricket (ZC) and the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) have agreed to bring forward the three-match Twenty20 International (T20I) series between their senior men’s national teams in Harare. The matches will now be played on 22, 23, and 25 July at Harare Sports Club, not on 23, 25, and 27 July as originally scheduled….
By Simbarashe Manhango Zimbabwe is on an economic recovery trajectory this year and could strengthen further in 2022 despite the challenges posed by natural disasters and the Global Covid-19 pandemic, a report by the World Bank has revealed. The report, the Zimbabwe Economic Update (ZEU), published last month (June 2021), anticipates that the country will…
African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) and Portugal’s National Association of Young Entrepreneurs (Associação Nacional de Jovens Empresários – ANJE), have announced a three-year partnership to support and promote Africa’s Fashion Apparel and Textile Manufacturing Industry in Portugal and across Europe. This partnership is part of Afreximbank’s Creative Africa Nexus (CANEX) programme, which aims to facilitate investments in Africa’s creative…
Young people across the world will need to step forward if global agri-food systems are to become more sustainable and the world is to fully recover from COVID-19. That was the message delivered at a July 14 side event of the 2021 UN High-Level Political Forum (HLPF). “The future of food belongs to the young…
Zimbabwe – 240-9 in 50 overs (Wessly Madhevere 56, Brendan Taylor 46, Dion Myers 34; Shoriful Islam 4/46, Shakib Al Hasan 2/42, Mehidy Hasan Miraz 1/34) Bangladesh – 242-7 in 49.1 overs (Shakib Al Hasan 96*, Mohammad Saifuddin 28*, Mahmudullah 26; Luke Jongwe 2/46, Blessing Muzarabani 1/31, Richard Ngarava 1/33) Bangladesh won by three…
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has called on states to follow new guidance on travel from the World Health Organisation (WHO). The guidance recommends a “risk-based approach” to implementing measures related to Covid-19 and international travel. Specifically, WHO recommended that governments: Do not require proof of Covid-19 vaccination as a mandatory condition for entry…
By Zimbabwe Lawyers for Human Rights GWANDA – Villagers of Polite, Manonkwe, Stanmore, and Mahlokohloko villages in Gwanda North have blamed school curricular that is not holistic and advances in technology for rising cases of sexual relations with and between minors. The villagers argued that information being taught in schools was not proving to be…
By Innocent Ferris Rupapa Introduction The Covid-19 pandemic has exposed our vulnerabilities even further and brought to light our broken relationship with nature. The same pandemic has pushed humans to forge new and better strategies for interaction and doing business. Travel restrictions and lockdown measures that have been imposed by nations across the world to…
Maxwell Ochoo’s first attempt at farming was a dismal failure. In Ochieng Odiere, a village near the shores of Kenya’s Lake Victoria, “getting a job is a challenge,” the 34-year-old says. To earn some money and help feed his family, he turned to farming. In 2017, he planted watermelon seeds on his 0.7-hectare plot. Right…
The Government of Germany, through the German Federal Foreign Office, has contributed EUR 3 million to the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) in Zimbabwe to support highly vulnerable communities struggling to meet their basic food needs amidst the COVID-19 pandemic. This is part of a EUR 18 million contribution by Germany to Southern Africa…
By Music In Africa The Music In Africa Foundation (MIAF) on 6 July officially launched the Sound Connects Fund (SCF) with a digital broadcast event from Soda Studio in Johannesburg, South Africa. The event provided viewers with in-depth information about the €4m fund, which will run from 2021 to 2024 and accelerate the development of the…
Bangladesh – 276-9 in 50 overs (Liton Das 102, Afif Hossain 45, Mahmudullah 33; Luke Jongwe 3/51, Blessing Muzarabani 2/47, Richard Ngarava 2/61) Zimbabwe – 121 all out in 28.5 overs (Regis Chakabva 54, Brendan Taylor 24, Dion Myers 18; Shakib Al Hasan 5/30, Taskin Ahmed 1/22, Mohammad Saifuddin 1/23) Bangladesh won by 155…
The third Southern African Development Community (SADC) Youth Forum will focus on the importance of the Blue and Green Economy to drive sustainable development. The Southern Africa Youth Forum (SAYoF-SADC) is a regional development platform for youth in the SADC region, works with SADC Secretariat, SADC-CNGO, SAT among other regional organizations to empower young people…
By Tinashe Eric Muzamhindo We have so many deals, apparently, which the Government of Zimbabwe, has signed with several countries; we have been briefed of MOUs, signed on behalf of the country, that have never been disclosed to the public. One of the key roles of the State is to ensure that the public, or…
From the 14th– 16th July 2021, the Platform on Gender and Extractives convened the annual Gender and Extractives Symposium virtually which ran under the theme, “Women in leadership: advancing an equal future in the extractives sector.” The 5th edition of this multi-stakeholder engagement platform was attended by women in mining, mining associations led by women, mining communities from Bubi,…
A musical feast is served as the country’s first cellular network operator NetOne unveiled a compilation album titled One World. The One world album was recently launched on One TV YouTube channel and online music stores on the 25th of June. The album Included 8 explosive tracks from locally acclaimed bands and talented artists such…
By Takura Zhangazha A young comrade recently sent me a message about my views on the recent rioting in South Africa. Poignantly he asked what I meant in assuming that there are many similarities between South Africa and the rest of the Southern African region? I briefly explained that these similarities in my view are…
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), with the support of the International Trade Centre (ITC), officially launched the ECOWAS Trade Promotion Organizations (TPO) Network and held its First Annual General Assembly 15th – 16th July 2021 in Abuja, Nigeria. The ECOWAS Trade Promotion Organisation (TPO) Network is a public-sector led entity and will…
Studies highlighted at IAS 2021 – the IAS Conference on HIV Science – include global WHO analysis indicating HIV is a significant independent risk factor for severe COVID-19 illness at hospitalization and for in-hospital death. New evidence on HIV and TB drug resistance, updates on acceptability of HIV prevention tools and increased risk faced by…
By Chimeno Azriel The Kadoma-based upcoming musician, Isheanesu” Minister” Pewula is set to release a video off his latest single gospel song titled ” Shoko RaMwari” released last month. His single offering was recorded at Zing Legacy Studio in Kadoma. The singer is shooting his video in Kadoma with the assistance of Natty Solomon…
By Desire Tshuma South Africa Council of Churches (SACC) has noted with deep concern the violence and destruction of property that is engulfing South Africa since Thursday 8 July last week after the imprisonment of former South African President Jacob Zuma The violence is resulting in untold suffering in many quarters of the society and…
Russell Crowe’s character asked in that famous Gladiator scene, “Are you not entertained?”, and when it comes to sport, it’s a valid question. Let’s face it, if you’ve ever watched a sports match or event – regardless of the sport – you’ll know that it’s an action-packed experience that leaves spectators on the edge of their seats….
Many students in Zimbabwe find it hard to proceed to tertiary learning institutions due to a plethora of challenges, chief among them the lack of financial resources but Global Careers Connection has emerged to be the panacea to these problems. In an interview with Mr. John Muchenje, Global Careers Connection Chief Executive Officer, Spiked Online…
By Philip Mataranyika For the 10 years that I worked for Old Mutual as a sales agent and financial advisor, I was one of their most successful advisors, signing up clients, helping them with estate duty liability planning as well as business continuity planning for limited liability companies, while for others it was for business…
African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) and Standard Chartered today announced an agreement for Standard Chartered to provide USD 200m of not-for-profit funding towards Afreximbank’s structured framework to help finance the acquisition of COVID-19 vaccines for African nations. The collaboration between Standard Chartered and Afreximbank will help ensure that 55 countries across Africa have access to…
