By Chimeno Azriel A Chinhoyi-based upcoming visual artist, Ian “Lenso Art” Shumba has set his eyes on becoming one of the best pencil drawers in the art industry as long as he lives. The young upcoming visual artist is gifted in drawing. Spiked Online Media tracked him for an interview at his base in Chinhoyi….
The trophy for the Ispahani Test Match, powered by Toffee, between Zimbabwe and Bangladesh has been launched. Zimbabwe stand-in captain Brendan Taylor and Bangladesh skipper Mominul Haque unveiled the silverware during a brief ceremony held at Harare Sports Club on the eve of the match. The Test is scheduled for 7-11 July and…
Women in Governance and Accounting (WIGA) is to hold Women Leadership Masterclasses beginning this month, targeting women from all professions and backgrounds who want to prepare themselves for leadership and board appointments. The masterclasses, which will be certified by the Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators in Zimbabwe (ICSAZ), are to be conducted as a…
Celebrated Nigerian filmmaker, broadcaster, entrepreneur, and philanthropist, Mo Abudu, has been invited to join the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, (Oscars), as one of 29 producers, and the only African and Nigerian in this category. Abudu, who is CEO and Chairwoman of EbonyLife Media which includes EbonyLife TV, EbonyLife Studios, EbonyLife Films, EbonyLife…
CBZ Bank announced the launch of CBZ Tap to Pay and Win promotion. The promotion seeks to build the habit of CBZ clients utilising the contactless option instead of swiping. Contactless Payment service enables clients with CBZ contactless debit cards to transact on CBZ Point of Sale (POS) devices by holding the card in front…
Africa50, the pan-African infrastructure investment platform, is pleased to announce the reappointment of Alain Ebobissé to serve as Chief Executive Officer of the company for a second term. At their last quarterly meeting held in June 2021, the Board of Directors voted unanimously in favor of Ebobissé’s reappointment, expressing their satisfaction with the company’s…
The Covid-19 pandemic has changed the way businesses operate worldwide, with working from home having become the new normal for many businesses, particularly during strict lockdown periods. The internet and modern information communication technology have made this possible. However, it has also required that some businesses invest in providing resources for their employees to make…
The Pan African Climate Justice Alliance (PACJA) and Fairtrade Africa (FTA) on Thursday signed a collaborative pact aimed at addressing the effects of climate change on trade from smallholder farming, and respective producer groups across Africa. Signed in Nairobi, Kenya the memorandum of understanding between the two leading coalitions on climate change and trade will seek…
By Million Belay, Bridget Mugambe on July 6, 2021 Africans have long been told that our agriculture is backward and should be abandoned for a 21st-century version of the Green Revolution that enabled India to feed itself. Western science and technology, in the form of seeds modified by science and technology, synthetic fertilizers and pesticides, petroleum-fueled machinery, and…
Dates rescheduled to 15-21 November 2021 The second Intra-African Trade Fair (IATF2021) has been rescheduled to take place in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa from 15 to 21 November 2021. The Trade Fair was previously due to be held in Kigali, Rwanda from 8 to 14 December 2021. The decision to move the Trade Fair to…
(Geneva) Highlights from the Memorandum of Understanding between the International Cotton Advisory Committee (ICAC) and the International Trade Centre (ITC): The two organizations will collaborate over the next three years in Zambia The project is set to double the incomes of at least 50,000 cotton growers ICAC will involve two of its most advanced technologies:…
Yanitsa Boyadzhieva Industry experts maintained digital technology served an important role in tackling climate change challenges, emphasising connectivity, IoT, and big data as driving forces behind current efforts. In a panel discussion, the GSMA’s head of Mobile for Humanitarian Innovation Kimberly Brown (pictured, far left) said mobile technology is uniquely placed to provide the tools…
Honourable Johnson Madhuku, the Member of the House of Assembly for Bikita East Constituency has said his leadership style is anchored on development, not rumour-mongering. The sentiments come hard on the heels of a major collaboration among the country’s law enforcement agency – the Zimbabwe Republic Police, the Chikuku Community Development Foundation Trust and the…
Zimbabwe’s The Unveiled fell short at the last hurdle of the pan-African Old Mutual Amazing Voices 2021, which were won by South African group Hush SA. Hush SA won the top prize of US$100, 000 at the spectacular finale on Sunday evening. The Unveiled were the only remaining music group from Zimbabwe after the other…
By Tinashe Eric Muzamhindo It is only in Zimbabwe where you find an individual buying a fleet of vehicles using proceeds from the Government ( Command Agriculture), and still walking scot-free on the streets of Harare as if nothing happened. We can only find it in this country, not anywhere else in the world. Literally,…
By Zimbabwe Coalition on Debt and Development (ZIMCODD) On the 16th of June 2021 and as a way of commemorating the Day of the African Child ZIMCODD convened a regional youth debate tournament. The tournament sought to create a platform for regional youth to network, debate on different but pertinent regional social, economic, and political…
Dr. Jenfan Muswere, the Minister of Information Communication and Technology (ICT), Postal and Courier Services has singled out TelOne’s strategic thrust as a catalyst for the company’s revenue growth that was underpinned by priorities on infrastructure development with ICTs and the Digital Economy being central to socio-economic transformation. “I have noted that TelOne has posted…
By Kumbirai Mafunda A ZIMBABWEAN COURT has ordered Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) Commissioner-General Godwin Matanga and Home Affairs and Cultural Heritage Minister Hon. Kazembe Kazembe to pay more than US$10 000 to a couple that was roughed up by some law enforcement agents while claiming to be suppressing an anti-government protest in 2019. Harare Magistrate…
Viewers on DStv can look forward to thrills and spills from the world’s best basketball league, with ESPN 2 the premier venue for coverage of the National Basketball Association (NBA) on the African continent. DStv is your home of the Entertainment and Sports Programming Network. The Atlanta Hawks are currently in the midst…
Crisis in Zimbabwe Coalition is consulting its members on a plan of action following threats by the government to further shrink the democratic space by setting up reporting structures for non-governmental organisations. On June 30, 2021, the Provincial Development Coordinators for Harare and Masvingo respectively ordered that non-governmental organisations will be obliged to submit work…
The Communist Party of China (CPC) rides on countless achievements as it celebrates 100 years since its formation on July 1, 2021. 12 men who founded the party were fascinated by the new, poorly understood ideology of Marxism, which contended for influence with liberalism, social democracy, anarchism, fascism, and other isms that claimed to show…
To deepen cultural relations between Zimbabwe and the United States of America, Leonard “DJ Drummer B” Ware was yesterday presented with the Spirit of Detroit Award by councilwoman Janee’ Ayers and the members of the Detroit City council. Kumbulani Zamuchiya, the Co-founder, and Director at Zimbabwe Cultural Centre of Detroit said he was pleased by…
Vaping has become extremely popular worldwide in the past few years. Many myths and stigma associated with vaping have created doubts and misconceptions in people’s minds. So, here are five things beginners should know before vaping:- What is Vaping Inhaling of vapor produced by an Electric Cigarette (E-cigarettes) or Vaping device is called Vaping….
The newly-appointed Deputy Chairperson for SOS Children’s Village Zimbabwe (SOSCVZ), Dr. Faith Nyamukapa has reiterated her commitment to the empowerment of children through her position at the organisation. She started serving as a member of the SOSCVZ Board of Governors since May 2020 where she has been offering her service and expertise towards the lives…
By Charles Dhewa Why does African agriculture continue to lack uniqueness? For how long is it going to be all about using the same template to produce the same crops? This would not be happening if agriculture was not controlled by seed companies who use farmers’ and farm fields as platforms for selling seeds. Across…
A week-long Kimberley Process (KP) meeting ended in chaos as several participating countries could not stand to be publicly named by the forum’s civil society observer for continuing to derail discussions on addressing KP’s failings. Last week, the Kimberley Process Intersessional meeting, the half-yearly gathering of KP Participants and Observers, took place virtually due to COVID-19 restrictions under Russia’s chairmanship….
By General Nat Turner On vaccines, the problems have been noted largely on the adenovirus-derived vaccines ( AstraZeneca and Johnson and Johnson) and the mRNA experimental injections (Pfizer and Moderna) where it is alleged that there is a global depopulation agenda and people must be reduced to about two million or even five hundred thousand….
The day June 13 marked International Albinism Awareness Day. This year, the world commemorated under the theme, Strength Beyond All Odds, as persons with albinism rise and defy social hurdles. Around the world, people living with albinism demonstrate their talents and shine in all domains of life. We celebrate your gifts, skills, and personhood. Let…
By Zimbabwe Coalition on Debt and Development (ZIMCODD) In Zimbabwe’s highly informal economy where employment in the formal sector is at an all-time low with several reports suggesting that unemployment is standing above 90 percent, the recent demolitions of vending markets queries, whether our preoccupation is on order and not livelihoods. A 2018 study by…
Bernard Marr Extended reality (XR) technologies, like virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR), bring many benefits to us as consumers, and to the industries that adopt them. But we can’t ignore the fact that there are many personal and societal risks that come with XR, particularly at the more immersive end of the spectrum…
Up to 27 cricketers were part of the Zimbabwe Cricket (ZC) group that was vaccinated against COVID-19 at Parirenyatwa Hospital in Harare on Saturday. Among them were Zimbabwe senior men’s national team players Regis Chakabva, Tendai Chisoro, Richmond Mutumbami, Timycen Maruma, Wellington Masakadza, Richard Ngarava, Victor Nyauchi, Wessly Madhevere, Milton Shumba, Tinashe Kamunhukamwe, Tadiwanashe…
By Winnie Byanyima and Peter Sands As vaccinations against COVID-19 ramp up across Europe and North America, many people are welcoming hugs from loved ones, restaurants and beaches are reopening and a return to a sense of normality in many countries is beckoning. In much of the rich world, the prospect of eliminating COVID19 as…
Econet Wireless – Zimbabwe’s largest mobile network operator by customer base and network coverage – has re-launched its popular YoMix mobile application (app), extending its use to the rest of the company’s 11 million prepaid customers, and adding a wide range of digital value added and customer experience services. The app, which allows customers to…
Without a doubt, Africa is home to some amazing entertainment. From much-loved series to showstopping productions, there’s so much that our continent has to offer the entertainment industry, and that also extends to making the world laugh. Let’s celebrate our local comics by shining a spotlight on four African comedians who are making waves. Trevor…
In a first for Zimbabwe, Dr. Jenfan Muswere, the Minister of Information Communication Technology (ICT), Postal and Courier Services is now the new Chairman of the Pan African Postal Union (PAPU) – an African Union Institution. Chief Sifundo Moyo is now the new Secretary-General of PAPU. He is the first Zimbabwean and Southern African Development…
There was a moment of history-making for the Southern African Development Community when a Zimbabwean, Mr. Sifundo Chief Moyo, the former General Manager of Zimpost landed the Pan African Postal Union (PAPU)’s Secretary-General post during the PAPU’s 10th Ordinary session held in Victoria Falls yesterday. The 2021 Pan African Postal Union (PAPU) Plenipotentiary Conference and…
By Paidamoyo Muzulu THIRTY-FOUR years is a long time. A very long time for Zimbabweans who still survive with the fear of the State security boot on their necks. Unfortunately, it seems even the so-called new dispensation is reluctant to domesticate the United Nations Convention Against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment…
Fresh. Exquisite. Dependable. Majestic. Refreshing. Compact. Versatile. Different. This is a fair trial but inadequate attempt to describe Victoria Falls’ most recent, attractive, and popular citadel of tourism and hospitality services – the Zambezi Guest House. It is completely private – secluded and nestled in a peaceful suburb of Victoria Falls, approximately a 1 km…
The postal sector is making it possible for society to pursue uncharted terrains as it embraces the new normal in responding to the COVID-19 pandemic, President Mnangagwa has said. The President made the remarks in his keynote address during the official opening of the 2021 Pan African Postal Union (PAPU) Plenipotentiary Conference and the 39th…
Crisis in Zimbabwe Coalition (CiZC) is imploring President Emmerson Mnangagwa to censure the National Peace and Reconciliation Commission (NPRC) Spokesperson, Obert Gutu over his recent reckless statement over the Gukurahundi massacres. On June 23, 2021, Gutu claimed that the Gukurahundi massacres, which claimed an estimated 20 000 civilians in the Midlands and Matabeleland provinces in…
• Three months of paid skills development • Mentored by a story artist from Oscar-winning animated feature films • Open to African citizens; deadline 23 July 2021 Triggerfish yesterday announced their call for entries for a pan-African Story Artist Lab sponsored by Netflix. Shortlisted applicants will have three months of paid skills development with international industry experts. Nathan…
PATRICK WORMS Assisted natural processes are a recipe for success With all those well-meaning efforts to plant trees out there, the alarm is justifiably being raised that sometimes, those trees will do more harm than good. That’s why it’s helpful to start any tree project with the thought that the objective is to “regenerate with…
Standard Bank Group, Africa’s biggest bank, rewarded for its COVID-related and women empowerment programmes. Access Bank’s Herbert Wigwe wins Banker of the year for the second consecutive year. Innovation and resilience featured highly in this year’s entries. Organisers highlighted that economic recovery will only happen with greater equity investments on the continent. African Banker Icon…
By Kumbirai Mafunda A local quarry miner has pledged to use several methods to suppress the emission of dust and minimise noise while conducting its mining activities following protests by residents of Arcadia suburb in Harare. Through their lawyer Tinashe Chinopfukutwa of Zimbabwe Lawyers for Human Rights, residents of Arcadia suburb in Harare had on…
The latest SME Competitiveness Outlook 2021, released today, focuses on empowering small businesses to rebuild from the pandemic in a way that prepares them to face the looming climate crisis. ‘Going green is both a survival imperative and a business opportunity,’ said International Trade Centre (ITC) Executive Director Pamela Coke-Hamilton. ‘Small businesses must rebuild in a way that prepares…
