Pixel is now a key standard for a smartphone. According to many tech columnists, smartphones are stepping into a high-pixel era in 2020s. Some smartphone manufacturers have announced to launch their new product with this super-high definition camera, as proceeded by many global smartphone brands that also target to buy into this new trend. It…
By Adelle Thomas The 2020 International Women’s Day theme: I am Generation Equality: Realising Women’s Rights is closely linked to climate change impacts and the need for ambitious climate action. As the global community assesses progress made for women’s rights during the 25th anniversary of the Beijing Platform for Action, it is timely to take…
Luckson ‘Manlukerz’ Chikutu, the Zimbabwe Music Festival Bira (ZIMFEBI) proprietor has said since families have their origins and family trees, it is important to inculcate in children the need for them to trace and understand their roots. ZIMFEBI promotes culture in Zimbabwe and other countries while the festival gives an insight of Zimbabweans’ identities and…
Civil society organisations (CSOs) under the banner of Crisis in Zimbabwe Coalition (CiZC) have vowed to mobilise citizens to reject the proposed Constitutional Amendment Bill No 2, accusing the ruling Zanu PF party of railroading the legislature to amend the laws to settle its factional fights. The position was taken during a CiZC coordinating committee…
By Joyce Mukucha In an effort to improve visibility of women Members of Parliament in the digital era ,promoting women’s empowerment, equality and diversity, the Gender and Media Connect (GMC) is conducting a two-day media skills coaching workshop with the Zimbabwe Women Parliamentary Caucus in Harare. The training’s main thrust is aimed at creating a…
Tens of thousands of people across Zimbabwe, Malawi and Mozambique are still suffering 12 months after Cyclone Idai battered Southern Africa, warned Oxfam yesterday. Cyclone Idai, one of the worst cyclones to hit Africa, made landfall on 14th March 2019. A new Oxfam briefing, ‘After the Storm,’ highlights that over 100,000 people in Mozambique and…
By Anyway Yotamu Government has rolled out a massive irrigation programme targeting 100 thousand hectares which will be turned into green belts of maize and other strategic crops under the smart agriculture concept. The Command Agriculture programme has moved a gear up, with several farmers who have reliable sources of water being targeted under the…
By Anyway Yotamu and Tafadzwa Kufah Government is working hard in the utilisation of Information, Communication Technologies (ICTs) to ensure the attainment of Vision 2030. Speaking to journalists after touring Mazowe Earth Station on Monday 9th of March 2020, Information Communication Technology, Postal and Courier Services Minister Jenfan Muswere said the ministry’s vision was to…
The Zimbabwe Lawyers for Human Rights (ZLHR) and Harare Wetlands Trust (HWT) have welcomed the report of the Parliamentary Portfolio Committee on Environment and Tourism on Wetlands Management, presented to Parliament in February 2020. The report was prepared in response to submissions made by ZLHR and HWT to the Parliamentary Portfolio Committee on Environment and…
By Charles Dhewa All over the world, information sources are no longer just important for journalists. African policy makers who really want to transform their agro-based economies cannot afford to remain silent about their sources of information. There is emerging consensus to the effect that information from academic institutions, private companies and development agencies is…
By Kumbirai Mafunda The hearing and determination of an appeal filed by Harare East constituency legislator Hon. Tendai Biti got off to a false start on Monday 9 March 2020 after the High Court postponed the matter to Monday 11 May 2020. High Court Judges Felistus Chatukuta and Pisirayi Kwenda postponed the hearing of Hon….
… but major breakthroughs still can be made New multi-sector, nation-wide research shows Zimbabwe recorded a decrease in maternal mortality from 614 to 462 maternal deaths per 100 000 live births since 2014, and an increase in full immunisation coverage to 85%. But more needs to be done in several areas such as to…
A new film-making category has been included in the Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards, the seventh annual ceremony for which will be held this weekend. The new category is the MultiChoice Talent Factory Award, named in honour of the MultiChoice Africa initiative to enhance film-making talent across Africa through a series of training programmes. Liz…
More than 60 schoolgirls drawn from around Bulawayo enjoyed an unforgettable afternoon on Sunday as they took part in a coaching clinic conducted by the Zimbabwe senior women’s national team. The event was organised by Zimbabwe Cricket (ZC) as part of the International Cricket Council (ICC)’s “100% Cricket” programme that is designed to showcase…
By Joyce Mukucha Transparency International Zimbabwe (TIZ) has partnered with the Informal Traders Empowerment Association (ITEA) and other stakeholders in commemorating the International Women’s Day 2020. Several studies by TIZ reveal that despite that Zimbabwe having taken great strides in advancing gender equality through the establishment of various institutional, legal and policy frameworks, the country…
The government has advised the nation to keep calm, insisting the country had not confirmed any COVID-19 cases to date. This follows widespread rumours that the government was covering up confirmed cases including a Mutare woman who has since died after returning from China. In a press statement released the 8th of March,…
Safeguard Security has invested significantly in its dog section, which in Harare has moved from Graniteside to a more spacious environment in Greendale, where dogs are housed in modern purpose-built kennels with plenty of room for exercise and training.. “Our kennels meet international standards and, because of the built-in drainage system we have in place,…
Joseph Makamba Busha, the President of FreeZim Congress Party has thrown a tantrum on government for neglecting pressing needs of the populace in preference to programmes that do not change people’s lives positively. Speaking to journalists in Harare today, Makamba singled out government’s prioritisation of a new Parliament building and possibly a new city…
About US$85.5 million is required for the 2022 Zimbabwe Census, a key survey that is done every 10 years to provide the country with essential data on demographic and related socio-economic characteristics of the population at national and sub-national levels which can be used for policy and programme planning. The 2022 Census will be the…
The Zimbabwe Achievers Awards (ZAA)’s 10th Anniversary celebrations and Awards Dinner Gala will be held on home soil at the Elephant Hills Resort in Victoria Falls on April 10, 2020 . The ceremony running under the theme: Our heart has always been home, pays homage to the motherland where the journey started for so many…
By Anyway Yotamu and Joyce Mukucha. Zimbabwe National Road Administration (ZINARA) says it budgeting around ZWL700 million for disbursements towards road construction works from the targeted ZWL 1.2 billion revenue collections in 2020 as the administration seeks to play a major role in revamping of the country’s road network. The parastatal which is responsible for…
President Emmerson Mnangagwa has met with the out-going Egyptian ambassador to Zimbabwe, Mohammed Fahmy in Harare. Fahmy paid a courtesy call on the president to bid him farewell as his tour of duty is coming to an end after serving his country in Harare for three years tour of duty. The two discussed and reflected…
One of Zimbabwe’s finest entrepreneurship and leadership coaches, Kudzanai Vere is inviting citizens from all over the country to converge in Kadoma on 20 March for a life-changing workshop in the famous gold mining town. The first of its own kind in Kadoma, the ENTREPRENEURSHIP WORKSHOP is ON on the 20th of MARCH 2020 at…
Preparations for the 2022 Population and Housing Census have already kicked off in full force with the deployment of fourteen field mapping teams across the country since December 2019. This emerged during the Advocacy and Resource Mobilisation Meeting for the 2022 Population and Housing Census held at the Rainbow Towers Hotel in Harare today….
Rugby Africa (http://www.RugbyAfrique.com/) (celebrates International Woman’s Day and its #EachForEqual initiative with the announcement that the women’s and men’s edition of the Rugby Africa Cup 2020 will concur at the same time. Whenever suitable, the women’s match will be played as a curtain raiser in the same venue as the men’s matches. “This is a…
“All around the world, people are taking necessary precautions to protect themselves and their families from coronavirus. Sound preparation, based on scientific evidence, is what is needed at this time. “However, while many people are sharing information about the virus and how to protect against it, only some of that information is useful or reliable….
Old Mutual Zimbabwe celebrated Women’s Day by bringing together more that 300 women for the 2020 edition of Old Mutual Limited Women’s Network (OWN) International Women’s Day celebrations in Harare under the theme “Each for Equal.” Old Mutual Limited Women’s Network is an inclusive network of change agents within the organization whose purpose is to…
By ZIMCODD Information The Zimbabwe Coalition on Debt and Development (ZIMCODD) is in solidarity with the many women and organised women groups in Zimbabwe in commemorating the International Women’s Day. Nevertheless, as women in other spheres are celebrating social, economic, cultural and political achievements, Zimbabwean women bemoan the economic, social, political and environmental challenges that…
Rangers – 243 and 241 all out in 83.5 overs (Marshal Takodza 60, Davis Murwendo 46, Tanunurwa Makoni 45; Steve Chimhamhiwa 3/53, Luke Jongwe 2/20, Ernest Masuku 2/26) Tuskers – 292 and 123-3 in 14.3 overs (Brian Chari 51, Milton Shumba 30*, Nkosana Mpofu 27; Manson Chikowero 2/15, Davis Murwendo 1/36) Match drawn Marshal…
Dr. Tawanda Zinyama, a Lecturer of Public Administration at the University of Zimbabwe has said upholding fiscal transparency is a critical ingredient for economic growth. Dr. Zinyama revealed this at a workshop jointly organised by the Procurement Regulatory Authority of Zimbabwe (PRAZ) in partnership with Transparency International Zimbabwe (TIZ) held for the Parliamentary Portfolio…
To enjoy paddling at sea, you need to either carry your kayak or rent one at the beach. Since most kayaking destinations lack the kayak hiring facilities, you need to buy yours. Anytime you want to paddle, carry your kayak to the ocean and enjoy your day. The only challenge you will encounter is…
The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) has welcomed a contribution of $3 million CAD from the Canadian Government to life-saving humanitarian operations in Zimbabwe. The funding supports WFP’s rapid scale-up of emergency food assistance to reach almost 55,000 people in Matobo district. Canada’s contribution comes at a crucial time when WFP is working to…
The Rotary International (RI) President Mark Daniel Maloney will on 7 March 2020 attend a Youth Symposium at Dominican Convent High School in Harare between 8am and 1pm. President Mark will be the second Rotary International President to visit Zimbabwe. The aim of the symposium is to present community service projects facilitated by young people…
As the current outbreak of the Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) continues to develop, the Tourism Business Council of Zimbabwe (TBCZ), the Zimbabwe Tourism Authority (ZTA) and the Ministry of Environment, Climate, Tourism and Hospitality Industry (MECTHI) are committed to working together in guiding the travel and tourism sector’s response to COVID-19. Today the tourism sector players…
By Anyway Yotamu. SADC member states have been urged to come up with legislation on disaster preparedness and strengthen warning systems to reduce the loss of lives. The just ended three-day SADC regional dialogue on rethinking disaster preparedness and climate change held in Mutare, saw participants from Mozambique, Malawi and Zimbabwe discussing how communities can…
Zimbabwe will host Ireland for three one-day international (ODI) matches and as many Twenty20 international (T20I) games in Bulawayo next month. The limited-overs series will start off with the T20I matches which are scheduled for 2, 4 and 5 April, followed by the ODI fixtures set for 8, 10 and 12 April. All…
By Anyway Yotamu Old Mutual today marked a key milestone in its journey towards providing clean sustainable energy for all its buildings when the company held the ground-breaking ceremony of the Mutual Gardens Solar Project in Harare. Speaking at the ground-breaking ceremony, Samuel Matsekete, the Old Mutual Group Chief Executive Officer said the occasion was…
George Mavunganidze, the Laboratory Services Manager of the National Blood Service Zimbabwe (NBSZ) has said consistent power supply is a critical component in the value chain for blood processing. Mavunganidze made the remarks during a tour of the facilities on the occasion of the NBSZ Media Workshop for Harare Metropolitan Province held on Thursday 5…
By Tafadzwa Muranganwa AfroJazz musician Maizon Tazvitya has released a single titled KwaMungezi as he prepares for the launch of his forthcoming album Pfumvudza. Speaking to this publication, the Dzivaresekwa-born artiste said the single is an illustration of the challenges that the girl child here in Zimbabwe is accustomed to. “KwaMungezi seeks to speak on…
By CiZC Information Department The Crisis in Zimbabwe Coalition (CiZC) has engaged the media to amplify issues around Constitutional Amendment Bill No.2 in an effort to allow citizens to contribute effectively during public hearings. The Coalition undertook a capacity strengthening exercise for media personnel yesterday in Harare. Members of the media were addressed by…
The Committee on Gender, Family, Youth and People with Disability jointly sitting with the Committee on Health, Labour and Social Affairs have reiterated the PAP’s commitment to reducing maternal mortality on the African continent. This commitment speaks directly to Sustainable Development Goal 3 that seeks to ‘Ensure healthy lives and promote wellbeing for all at…
Rangers – 243 all out in 81 overs (Brian Mudzinganyama 68, Clive Imbayago 40, Johnathan Campbell 36; Ernest Masuku 5/23, Steve Chimhamhiwa 2/48, Shayne Nxumalo 2/73) Tuskers – 113-4 in 40 overs (Charles Kunje 26*, Luke Jongwe 24*, Brian Chari 21; Kudakwashe Macheka 2/18, Davis Murwendo 1/24, Clive Chitumba 1/30) Day 2 – Stumps:…
African Union Chairperson of the Peace and Security Council, H.E. Crisantos Obama Ondo advised Pan-African Parliamentarians to commit to ending the war on the continent to avoid passing current conflicts on to the next generations. He said this in a keynote address on the African Union 2020 theme, ‘Silencing the Guns: Creating a Conducive Environment for Development,’ during the…
SASAI, the all-in-one mobile app from Cassava Fintech International (CFI), which has pay, chat and explore features, has introduced over 50 African languages and a total of over 80 languages across the globe on the app, which has so far been downloaded in 178 countries. The language feature, called SASAITranslate, includes Shona and Ndebele, and…
Addressing government and industry representatives in New York on March 3, at the occasion of the adoption of the United Nations General Assembly Resolution on the Role of Diamonds in Fuelling Conflict, the Kimberley Process (KP) Civil Society Coalition (CSC) questioned the often-hailed contribution of the KP to preventing conflict and promoting development. A conflict…
