Zimbabwe Coalition on Debt and Development Approximately, 15% of the world’s population, or one billion people identify as Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) and the prevalence of disabilities is higher in developing nations. Adverse socioeconomic outcomes, including lower levels of schooling, poor health, lower employment rates, and higher rates of poverty, are more common among people…
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in collaboration with the Ministry of Local Government and Public Works (MoLGPW) is set to conduct a series of training workshops aimed at strengthening the capabilities of local authorities to engage effectively with the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA). These workshops will be held in Bulawayo and Mutare….
The Commissioner of the Border Management Authority (BMA), Dr Michael Masiapato has commended the latest interception by the Junior Border Guards at Qashasnek port of entry on 25 June 2024, where five travellers were found in possession of a huge amount of money concealed in black plastic bags. During a joint operation between the BMA,…
Writes Elvis Dumba Chinhoyi – The media plays a critical role in events and surveillance-based reporting that assists in early health outbreak detection. This was said by Mashonalnd West Provincial Nursing Officer, Farai Marufu, during a UNICEF-sponsored cholera media briefing. “The media plays a critical role in assisting the Ministry of Health in the fight…
Africa Finance Corporation (AFC) (www.AfricaFC.org), the continent’s leading infrastructure solutions provider, has signed a joint declaration with the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) to enhance sustainable industrialisation and committed to support the ‘Partenariat pour le coton’ initiative, which seeks to enhance Africa’s role within the global textile and apparel value chains. Aligned with the…
African Parliamentarians must prioritize and intensify the fight against hunger to achieve the continent’s mission of Ending Hunger, said the Pan-African Parliament President, H.E. Chief Fortune Charumbira, while unveiling the “milestone” Model Law on Food and Nutrition Security in Africa in Midrand, South Africa. Adopted by the Pan-African Parliament Plenary on November 11, 2022, the purpose…
Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP)’s Criminal Investigation Department (CID) has captured some members of phantom money creation that have an ill intent of breaking mobile money and banking systems in Zimbabwe. The manipulation was done to create phantom money between ZIPIT which is owned by ZimSwitch. Mobile money transaction processing institutions are ZimSwitch, OneMoney, EcoCash, and…
In a world where bad news endlessly streams on social media, TV, and radio, a three-day live event open to the public will deliver only good news! One of the largest convention organizations in the world returns to ZITF Hall 3 in Bulawayo with a much-anticipated motivational program to comfort and encourage the public. Jehovah’s…
African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) has signed an agreement to provide FDH Bank Plc Malawi with a US$15-million amortizing term loan facility to support the manufacturing sector, exporters, and importers in Malawi. Under the terms of the agreement, signed during the just-concluded Afreximbank Annual Meetings (AAM2024) in Nassau, the capital city of The Bahamas, FDH Bank…
The African Development Bank (www.AfDB.org) has secured more than $18 million in funding from the Global Environment Facility (GEF) for two major projects aimed at bolstering environmental sustainability and resilience across Africa. The first project, “Strengthening Zambezi River Basin Management towards Climate Resilience and Ecosystem Health,” has been allocated $10.57 million. This initiative aims to…
Heifer International Kenya has officially launched the 2024 Agriculture, Youth, Technology (AYuTe) Africa Challenge, aiming to create opportunities for young entrepreneurs to transform agriculture, catalyse ground-up innovation from the youth, and make agriculture a desired career for the future. Through AYuTe, youth-led agritech innovations in Kenya get the opportunity to pitch for investment in their…
Event security has always been important but never more so than at present when thefts and robberies have become so common. Targets at events may be the gate takings at the event or the cash or cell phones carried by individuals. Mr Lol Ribeiro, customer service manager at leading security company Safeguard Security, which provides…
It was rated by viewers as one of the best reality shows in Mzansi and topped the trends list week after week. Now The Bala Family is set to make a much-anticipated return to Mzansi Magic from August, and this season promises even more family drama. Siblings Pinky, Zwai, Loyiso, and Phelo and their mother, Mama…
The International Africa Development Forum (FIAD), now in its seventh iteration, has become a valued platform for African perspectives, facilitating open discussions about the continent’s challenges and opportunities. These were part of the remarks by H.E Wamkele Mene, the Secretary-General of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) at the opening ceremony of the 2024…
Writes Engineer Jacob Kudzayi Mutisi As an ICT professional, I have analysed the case of Mike Chimombe and Moses Mpofu and the reasons why the Ministry of Finance may not have had a robust verification system in place. Here is a detailed analysis: Lack of Integrated IT Systems: The Herald article suggests that the accused…
Writes Baboloki Semele In response to the accelerating threat of climate change, the Republic of Congo, under the leadership of President Denis Sassou-Nguesso, will host the first International Conference on Afforestation and Reforestation from July 2 to 5, 2024, in Brazzaville. This event, endorsed by the African Union as the “African and Global Afforestation Decade,”…
A historic partnership between a local energy-diversified firm, Power giants Africa, and GNEE China is expected to see improved electricity generation in Zimbabwe. Power Giants Africa is in the electricity transmission as well as high voltage substation construction and maintenance while GNEE China specializes in renewable energy systems, particularly solar and wind power. “The partnership…
The emergence of new synthetic opioids and a record supply and demand of other drugs has compounded the impacts of the world drug problem, leading to a rise in drug use disorders and environmental harms, according to the World Drug Report 2024 launched by the UN Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) yesterday. “Drug production,…
The 2024 Zimbabwe National Chamber of Commerce (ZNCC) Annual Congress in Victoria Falls is running under the theme, “Unlocking New Frontiers for Sustainable Industrialization and Climate-Smart Business Growth,” setting the stage for a transformative journey towards green growth where the economy thrives while protecting the environment for a resilient future for Zimbabwe. In his remarks,…
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), in collaboration with the Zimbabwe Revenue Authority (ZIMRA) convened the Tax and Customs Education Training for Journalists from June 10-12, 2024, in Masvingo. This initiative is a critical component of the broader Taxpayer Education Campaign aimed at fostering a well-informed public and enhancing tax compliance across the nation. Before…
Writes Engineer Jacob Kudzayi Mutisi Fellows Zimbabwean youth, the recent events in Kenya have shown the transformative potential of digital activism. Just as the young Kenyans have harnessed the power of technology to amplify their voices and drive change, Zimbabwean youths too can emulate their success and use digital platforms to champion the issues that…
The Pan African Parliament (PAP) has held a workshop on the African Union (AU) theme of the year 2024, “Educate an African Fit for the 21st Century: Building Resilient Education Systems for Increased Access to Inclusive, lifelong, quality, and relevant learning in Africa.” In welcoming participants, Chief Fortune Zephania Charumbira, the President of the PAP,…
Who is Prophet Isaac Makomichi? His alias is Famous Isaac, a freestyle hip-hop artist, a pastor, and a business mogul. The man is the 2017 Masvingo Music Awards honorary charity award winner through paying school fees for children who lost their parents due to HIV and Aids. He is the CEO of Extra Lavishers Web…
The United Nations in Zimbabwe is fully behind the vision and the implementation of the action plan to end substance and drug abuse and trafficking in pursuit of attaining sustainable development, His Excellency, Mr. Edward Kallon, the UN Country Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator has said. He made the remarks at the Launch of the National…
According to the Report on the state of informality in the cultural and creative sectors in Zimbabwe, produced by the International Labour Organization (ILO) and the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), the significance of the informal economy in Zimbabwe cannot be underestimated. It employs more than 80 percent of the population. The…
The Zimbabwe Institute of Strategic Thinking (ZIST) is set to host its annual mid-year stakeholders’ conference in Victoria Falls from the 1st to the 3rd of July 2024. This year’s conference aims to focus on the priming of all strategic institutions towards the delivery of Vision 2030. The conference, with the theme “Priming of all…
On this Global Day of Action, Zimbabwe Civil Liberties and Drug Network (ZCLDN), a peer-led initiative of people who use and inject drugs, joins the global community, in solidarity to commemorate the Support Don’t Punish Campaign. This year’s theme, “Expanding our Ecosystems of Change” resonates deeply with our mission to advocate for drug policy reform “…from…
Writes Baboloki Semele At the recently concluded Afreximbank Annual Meetings, African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) signed two significant deals with Zimbabwe’s largest bank, CBZ Bank Limited. These agreements include a US$60 million line of credit and a US$20 million Afreximbank Trade Facilitation Programme (AFTRAF) facility, totalling US$80 million. The US$60 million line of credit is designed…
On the 24th of June 2024, Sabino Canyon International College, Oxford Study Center, and Climate Action Network Zimbabwe held a successful Desertification Day commemoration event at Canyon International College school premises in Marlborough, Harare. The event featured student-led activities showcasing their knowledge of environmental topics through debates, quizzes, and impactful poetry performances. The engagement helps…
NetOne has once again proven that despite being one of the leading champions in mobile telephony, they are undisputed friends of persons with albinism. This was exemplified when NetOne joined like-minded organisations in commemorating the International Albinism Awareness Day held under the title “The Decade of Collective Progress” at Meikles Park in Mutare last week….
The African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Secretariat, in partnership with the Mastercard Foundation and TradeMark Africa, has announced a four-year fisheries program to be implemented across seven countries to enable over 240,000 work opportunities and boost trade in fish and fish products by about $100 million by 2028. The “Women and Youth Economic Empowerment…
Civil society organisations (CSOs) have made a clarion call for duty bearers to investigate the spate of corrupt land allocations in Harare and bring the culprits to book. Cleveland Action Alliance; Network for Environmental and Climate Justice; and Residents Against Land Degradation said in a joint statement that they are concerned that illegal land allocations, including…
Writes Admire Chitsungo Journalists from Mashonaland West last week toured various water and sewer projects that are being undertaken by Chegutu Municipality. The town was hit hard by cholera in 2008, recording over 200 deaths and in hedging the community from any eventualities, they invested in a water and sewer reticulation system to replace the…
Chief Fortune Zephania Charumbira, the President of the Pan African Parliament (PAP) has said the continental legislative organ of the African Union has returned to full operational functionality with a fully quorate Bureau but it is hamstrung by budgetary constraints. He made the remarks today during the official opening of the 3rd Ordinary Session of…
Sabino Canyon International College (SCIC) today hosts the World Desertification Day commemorative celebrations to raise awareness about the impact of desertification on the environment. The learning institution encourages the conservation and promotion of sustainable practices including afforestation and reforestation. The Day was commemorated worldwide on 17 June 2024. The theme for this year is “United…
Pioneer rapper cum goat breeder, Alishias Musimbe a.k.a Maskiri, has endorsed a book that provides knowledge of goat farming on the African continent. Written by Maskiri’s business partner, Tatenda Mashozhera, who is co-director of Mash Goats, the book titled “Goat Farming In Africa” brings out well-researched information on goat farming including different breeds and their…
The High Court on Friday delivered a judgment in favour of the applicants in respect of the Urgent Chamber Application submitted by the Zimbabwe National Liberation War Veterans Association (ZNLWVA) led by Cde Elias Marashwa. The lawyer representing the first respondent and the second respondent told the High Court that he did not oppose what…
Writes Nhau Mangirazi For eighteen-year-old Ratidzo Dakarai who is hard of hearing, her family has slowly become a small world of realities. Since her early youthful days, her daily routine starts off with household chores and helps in food preparation among other assignments. From the deep outlying rural area under Chief Mjinga, about 100 kilometers…
The Pan-African Parliament (PAP) convened a consultation meeting for its Bureau and other leadership structures of the Parliament on Results-based management and strategic planning ahead of the 3rd Ordinary Session of the Sixth Parliament slated for Monday, 24 June 2024. The workshop, opened by the President of the Continental Parliament, Hon. Chief Fortune Charumbira, aimed to enhance the understanding and…
Writes Elvis Dumba Chinhoyi – Mashonaland West Minister of State for Provincial Affairs and Devolution, Hon Marian Chombo has said a holistic approach towards the fight against corruption is needed in all sectors to ensure the economic development of the province and country towards the attainment of an upper middle-income society. The Minister said this…
Writes Baboloki Semele As Africa continues its relentless pursuit of transparency and accountability, the 8th African Anti-Corruption Dialogue, set to be held on July 9-10, 2024, emerges as a critical gathering for stakeholders dedicated to eradicating corruption. Under the theme “Effective Whistleblowers Protection Mechanism: A Critical Tool in the Fight Against Corruption,” this year’s dialogue…
If you’ve watched Zone 14, Soul City or Tsotsi, you know legendary actor Owen Sejake. Known for his deep and authoritative voice, his distinguished career dates back to 1971 and includes winning Best Supporting Actor at Monaco International Film Festival for Beat the Drum. In the Showmax Original Empini, he plays General Moeti, a powerful political figure who wants to…
Thor Oechsner arrives at one of his wheat fields about 9 miles west of Cornell University’s Ithaca campus with a laugh and a shrug. “It’s not all turnip flowers,” Cornell Extension support specialist Kristen Loria responds in answer to the farmer’s good-natured, nonverbal admonishment. She’s referring to the bright blooms of yellow rockets that are…
Staff Reporter Zimbabwe’s fashion industry is set to receive a significant boost with the launch of SUPERMODEL, a groundbreaking competition and brand dedicated to discovering the next generation of modeling talent. The competition, with a focus on refining beauty, talent, and character to an international standard, aims to offer its winners global exposure and coveted…
The 3rd Ordinary Session of the Sixth Parliament of the Pan-African Parliament (PAP) will get underway from 24 June to 5 July 2024 in Midrand, South Africa under the African Union (AU) theme for 2024: “Educate an African Fit for the 21st Century: Building Resilient Education Systems for Increased Access to Inclusive, Lifelong, Quality, and…
