Hollard Life Assurance has partnered with a pan-African fintech company, Cassava Fintech, and Vodafone to launch a micro-insurance product providing funeral and disability cover to the underserved. The insurance product, called ‘MeBanbɔ’ – loosely translated to ‘My Protection’ – can be easily accessed via a mobile phone by dialing USSD code *269#. MeBanbɔ offers tailored…
Abigale Mupambi, the National Coordinator of the Civic Society and Churches Joint Forum has undertaken to pay school fees for two Shurugwi-based minors. “I have contacted the family of the struggling two minors and committed to paying the children’s fees from this term onwards. I am going to settle this year’s fees with the school…
To connect to international markets, Ghana’s young entrepreneurs can now benefit from a new acceleration programme: The Ye! (youth entrepreneurs) Boost programme is tailored to the needs of youth-led (under the age of 35), export-ready enterprises and includes training on export readiness, export strategies, business planning and financial standing. The International Trade Centre’s Youth and…
By Charles Dhewa The COVID19 pandemic has provided sufficient reasons why agro-based countries should not wait until there is a crisis to invest in data collection, analyses, and sharing. Given the extent to which agriculture is a baseline for most African economies, the value of agricultural data is increasing daily. If organizations working in the…
By Nelson Chamisa on Zimbabwe’s Independence Day Today, the 18th of April 2021, we commemorate 41 years of Independence – an important national day in the history of our country. The importance of independence cannot be understated; for it speaks to our being, identity, nationhood and patriotism. Our independence was hard-won and fought for by…
By Habakkuk Trust Women in Bulilima Ward 11 have raised calls of despondency in the wake of heightened elephant invasions which are threatening to push them deeper into vulnerability. The elephant invasions which have been ongoing for the past three weeks have resulted in crop and field infrastructure losses. Habakkuk Trust Community Advocacy Action Team…
Rugby sevens competition takes place from 26-31 July 2021 at Tokyo Stadium Squad of 22 match officials from 12 countries selected for the Olympic Games in Tokyo; Inclusion of five international players who have swapped the playing shirt for the whistle, including New Zealand’s Rugby World Cup winner Selica Winiata; Eight female referees including two…
Brendan Taylor and Craig Ervine have been included in Zimbabwe’s squad for the Twenty20 International (T20I) series against Pakistan that gets underway in Harare on Wednesday. The two veteran batsmen missed Zimbabwe’s last series against Afghanistan in the United Arab Emirates in February-March due to health issues, but they are among the six changes…
The SUCCEED programme is co-producing the design and evaluation of community-based interventions for people with psychosis in Africa. This came into being after it was established that people with psychosocial disabilities are best able to define their own needs. Psychologist, Epiphany Munetsi said the SUCCEED Programme aims to build evidence on “What Works” for psychosocial disabilities…
Tuskers – 179-6 in 20 overs (Craig Ervine 65, Sean Williams 50, Milton Shumba 30*; Wessly Madhevere 3/19, Tanaka Chivanga 2/41, Richard Ngarava 1/40) Eagles – 110 all out in 15 overs (Gareth Chirawu 39, Rodney Mupfudza 24, Wessly Madhevere 15; Ainsley Ndlovu 5/20, Sean Williams 3/20, Thabo Mboyi 1/12) Tuskers won by 69 runs…
The Crisis in Zimbabwe Coalition on April 15, 2021, hosted a virtual public discussion to commemorate 41 years since Zimbabwe attained Independence. The meeting was held under the theme “Zim @41: Unpacking a Progressive Approach Towards a Nation-State”. Renowned academic, Professor Sabelo Gatsheni Ndlovu gave the keynote address during the meeting. Professor Ndlovu noted with…
By AFRODAD As the global pandemic threatens to cause irreparable damage to economies and citizens’ lives across the African continent, we are reminded of the urgent need to put people before profits and recall the spirit of Pan-Africanism as we strive to “Build Forward Together”. It is in this regard that the African Civil Society…
Tuskers – 215-5 in 20 overs (Brian Chari 89, Craig Ervine 51, Bright Phiri 25; Tashinga Musekiwa 2/26, Ryan Burl 1/19, Chris Mpofu 1/23) Rhinos – 137 all out in 16.3 overs (Brendan Taylor 43, Nyasha Mayavo 30, Carl Mumba 23; Thabo Mboyi 3/13, Tanatswa Bechani 2/21, Luke Jongwe 1/20) Tuskers won by 78…
In the April 2021 International Monetary Fund (IMF)’s Regional Economic Outlook for Sub Saharan Africa titled Navigating a Long Pandemic, it is reported that the region will be the slowest growing this year. In the Executive summary of the report, it’s noted that Sub-Saharan Africa is still contending with unprecedented health and economic crisis. In…
During this month of Ramadan, Turkey, through the Turkish Diyanet Foundation is donating food hampers and highly-mechanized, state-of-the-art boreholes to the needy people in various communities in Zimbabwe. During the official opening of one of the more than 30 boreholes donated around the country from February 2021 to date in the Chihwiti area of…
By Joseph Waring Smartphone shipments in China during Q1 doubled year-on-year, with 5G models accounting for a greater portion of the total, government figures showed. The China Academy of Information and Communications (CAICT) reported total shipments grew to 101. 5 percent to 96.2 million units, of which 71.3 percent were 5G compatible compared with 29.5…
By Habakkuk Trust Habakkuk Trust has since incorporated digital media advocacy as a tool for reaching out to remote communities with limited access to mobile networks. The media technology has enabled the screening of documentary films on natural resource benefit and access to justice for women in traditional courts in Bubi, Gwanda, Bulilima, and Nkayi…
By Tavengwa Mukuhlani (Zimbabwe Cricket Chairman) Zimbabwe Cricket (ZC) welcomes and endorses the International Cricket Council (ICC)’s decision to ban former Zimbabwe captain and coach Heath Streak from all cricket activities for eight years after he accepted five charges of breaching the ICC Anti-Corruption Code. For a sporting discipline that prides itself as the…
Mr. Fradreck Maguramhinga, the President of the Zimbabwe Union of Drivers and Conductors (ZUDAC) has bemoaned the hardships being endured by drivers and conductors of commuter omnibuses owing to their ban by the government as a temporary measure to contain the spread of COVID-19. ZUDAC is the trade union for truck, bus, kombi, and taxi…
Exercising helps enhance your physical and mental health. But the psychological benefits are generally overlooked. Not many people know that exercise can cause chemical changes in the brain. These changes help improve your mood, relaxation, and sleep. Here, we will discuss how exercise can improve your mental health. Mental health professionals worldwide often advise exercise…
Former Zimbabwe captain Heath Streak has been banned from all cricket for eight years after he accepted five charges of breaching the ICC Anti-Corruption Code. Mr. Streak was charged as a participant under the Code by virtue of his status as the coach of Zimbabwe from 2016 to 2018 and as the coach of various domestic…
By Kumbirai Mafunda A Zimbabwean court has ordered a police officer and his bosses to pay RTGS$150 000 to a 40-year-old man as compensation for damages suffered after he was mauled by a dog set upon him by a law enforcement agent. Rusape Magistrate Rufaro Mangwiro recently ordered Constable Zwelibanzi Masuko, Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP)…
Stress-free, instant access to applications, translation, information, and web results Huawei’s virtual personal assistant – HUAWEI Assistant·TODAY – has proven to be a popular feature of the Huawei Mobile Services (HMS) ecosystem, allowing users to instantly find their favourite food applications, important documents 15 minutes before a meeting, contacts, old messages from friends, and enabling…
Rhinos – 194-1 in 20 overs (Brendan Taylor 140*, Takudzwanashe Kaitano 45, Tarisai Musakanda 3*; Daniel Jakiel 1/39) Eagles – 196-4 in 16.4 overs (Regis Chakabva 59, Tinashe Kamunhukamwe 47, Wessly Madhevere 44; Brandon Mavuta 2/47, Carl Mumba 1/21, Manson Chikowero 1/37) Eagles won by six wickets In a remarkable match, a brilliant…
Cabinet considered and approved the re-establishment of the National Youth Service Training Programme proposal which was presented by the Minister of Youth, Sport, Arts and Recreation, Honourable Kirsty Coventry. It emerged in the post-Cabinet meeting today that the proposal came as a result of consultations between the Ministries of Youth, Sport, Arts and Recreation; and…
The public has been urged to stay vigilant against fraudsters who are wreaking havoc by targeting the most popular and efficient mobile money transfer platform, Ecocash. “EcoCash is aware of reports of fraud, where unsuspecting EcoCash customers have lost money to criminals using false identities after they harvest customers’ mobile phone numbers from social media…
A recent uptick in the direct investment activities in Africa’s energy sector sheds light on the role of sustained investor interest in catalyzing socio-economic growth In the past twelve months, the African energy sector has seen several encouraging developments – in the form of both Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) and strategic partnerships – that have…
By Marvellous Kumalo (Crisis Coalition Spokesperson) Crisis in Zimbabwe Coalition is appalled by the continued weaponization of the judiciary to clamp down on dissenting voices. Our concern arises from the continued arrests and detention of opposition and civil society activists on flimsy charges. Yesterday, April 12, 2021, MDC Alliance Councilor for Ward 18, Chiredzi West,…
In preparation for COP26, the Energy Transition Council (ETC) has launched the Rapid Response Facility, an international and UK-funded initiative of £10million for 2021–2022 to support the transition away from fossil fuels towards clean energy. #CCG is a supporting partner. The RRF will assist developing countries with strategic planning, capacity building, and technical expertise to…
The Zimbabwe Election Support Network (ZESN) hosted a virtual public meeting via the ZOOM platform on Wednesday, 7th of April 2021 on the topic “Recalls and Defections: An Anathema to Representative Democracy.” The objective of the meeting was to discuss the nature of recalls and defections in Zimbabwe as well as their implications on civic participation and electoral…
By Tinashe Eric Muzamhindo A Strategic Opposition should never be a crybaby but should move away from the dependency syndrome type of politics. Instead, they should transform themselves from activism into statesmanship. What the local opposition should understand is that they are dealing with a liberation movement that is backed by security apparatus – CIOs,…
The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) has again convened its Global Tourism Crisis Committee to lead the sector in harmonizing travel and health protocols and securing vital financing for businesses struggling to survive a historic crisis. The ninth meeting of the Crisis Committee advanced solutions to the biggest challenges standing in the way of international travel returning….
By Charles Dhewa Marginalized communities and farmers always find it difficult to access relevant and reliable information. Their capacity to objectively assess that information is also inadequate. The situation is worse during the marketing season when information overload increases especially from different buyers competing to portray themselves as offering the best deal for unsuspecting farmers….
He joined Ecobank in 2017 as the Executive Director for Corporate Bank in Nigeria, and prior to his new appointment was Group Head, Corporate Banking for the Ecobank Group Ecobank Transnational Incorporated (ETI), the parent company of the Ecobank Group (www.Ecobank.com), has announced the appointment of Akin Dada as Group Executive, Corporate and Investment Bank….
Honourable Tongai Mnangagwa, the Member of the National Assembly for Harare South has said it is incumbent on stakeholders to join forces in addressing the menace of land barons in the constituency. Hon Mnangagwa made the remarks on his meet-the-people meeting at the Mbudzi complex in Harare on Friday. “The Harare South Constituency is one…
After a dark 2020, a new year has brought new hope. In Africa, where up to 40 million more people were driven into extreme poverty and the continent experienced its first recession in 25 years, a brighter future beckons as the economy is forecast to return to growth this year. Africa now has an opportunity…
Tuskers – 147-5 in 20 overs (Milton Shumba 37*, Simbarashe Haukozi 33, Luke Jongwe 23; Tapiwa Mufudza 2/25, Faraz Akram 1/14, Brad Evans 1/23) Eagles – 142-8 in 20 overs (Regis Chakabva 65, Chamu Chibhabha 36, Tinashe Nenhunzi 14; Milton Shumba 5/18, Charlton Tshuma 2/16, Luke Jongwe 1/18) Tuskers won by five runs …
This Saturday the 10th of April 2021, Vice President General Retired Dr. Constantino Chiwenga commissioned Nachulwe Base Station in Binga, in a development that shows the government’s commitment to avail telecommunications infrastructure to all communities across the country. Located near Siansundu center 60 km from Binga center along Binga/Kamativi road, the base station will serve…
Mountaineers – 105 all out in 16.1 overs (Gary Chirimuuta 32, Dion Myers 24, Joylord Gumbie 18; Brad Evans 3/28, Wessly Madhevere 2/9, Tapiwa Mufudza 2/23) Eagles – 106-3 in 18.2 overs (Wessly Madhevere 45, Tinashe Kamunhukamwe 24, Chamu Chibhabha 17; Brighton Chipungu 2/13, Victor Nyauchi 1/16) Eagles won by seven wickets Well-crafted…
By Nqobizitha Khumalo (PDP Spokesperson) View From The Peephole Many of the world’s freedom fighters came through the jail – Nelson Mandela, Mahatma Gandhi, Robert Mugabe, Joshua Nkomo to name but a few. In the struggle for liberty jail is the baptism of fire for many politicians. But l have made an interesting observation on…
Cycads, the world’s oldest seed-producing plants, are facing extinction. Africa is home to a variety of cycad species and South Africa is regarded as a global hotspot for cycad diversity. One of the most prominent cycad taxa, the genus Encephalartos, is endemic to Africa and is categorised as “critically endangered” by the International Union for Conservation of Nature. This…
The Southern African People’s Solidarity Network (SAPSN) and the Crisis in Zimbabwe Coalition (CiZC) are among civil society organisations that are speaking out against terrorism in Mozambique and the reluctance by the Southern African Development Community (SADC) leaders to take robust action to address the conflict. This follows the Extraordinary SADC Peoples Summit of representatives…
Following isolated complaints from some of Econet customers, of their mobile lines being purportedly ‘hacked’, the mobile telephony company has assured its valued customers that its systems are safe and secure, and have not been hacked. Mr. Fungai Mandiveyi, the Econet Group Media and Corporate Communications Executive said Econet investigations have however revealed cases of…
The Confederation of Zimbabwe Retailers (CZR) is crying foul over a recent letter in which Finance and Economic Development Minister Prof Mthuli Ncube insisted that retailers should pay Value Added Tax (VAT) on rice for periods backdated to 2017 on packages of 25kg or less. In the letter, Prof Ncube said Treasury could not accede…
All 64 matches of the FIFA World Cup 2022™, to be held in Qatar, will be broadcast live on SuperSport All 64 matches of the FIFA World Cup 2022™, to be held in Qatar, will be broadcast live on SuperSport (www.SuperSport.com) after the World of Champions concluded a broadcast deal with FIFA. This continues SuperSport’s…
