Platinum producer, Anglo American Platinum’s production for the last quarter of 2019 rose by 18 percent to 531 700 ounces. Anglo American Platinum said metal in concentrate platinum and palladium production both increased by 10 percent, to 531,700 ounces and 360,400 ounces, respectively. Own-mined platinum production increased by 18 percent to 361,900 ounces and palladium…
Zimbabwe Cricket (ZC) has renamed the Chairman’s Enclosure at Harare Sports Club in honour of the late Mr Peter Chingoka. Mr Chingoka served as ZC chairman from 1992 to 2014, working selflessly and tirelessly to develop and elevate the game of cricket in Zimbabwe to world-class standard. He passed away on 22 August…
By Joyce Mukucha and Byron Mutingwende Zimbabwe and Rwanda are working tirelessly on strengthening their business ties within the context of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) and the Joint Permanent Commission of Co-operation. The bilateral relations will see the two countries co-operating in various areas that include ease of doing business, investment, mining,…
By Anyway Yotamu and Joyce Mukucha The Sports and Recreation Commission (SRC) has unveiled the 2019 Annual National Sports Awards (ANSA) finalists and sponsorship and revealed that the event will be held on the 29th of January 2020 in Harare. Briefing the media in Harare on the 22nd of January 2020, the SRC Director General…
The Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe has said it has disbursed ZW$1.1 billion into the market. Zimbabweans are however still struggling to access cash from banks as most banks are doling out just ZW$300 (at most) per individual each month. People have resorted to buy cash on the streets due to the cash shortages. Giving an…
With the increased significance of the American market to Zimbabwe tourism arrivals, the Zimbabwe Tourism Authority (ZTA) is set to make a debut at the New York Times Travel Show scheduled for 24 – 26 January 2020 at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center in New York, United States of America. Zimbabwe’s presence at this…
The Project Management Institute’s Zimbabwe Chapter will host its first event of the year in collaboration with international software giant, Oracle. Themed “The Role of Project Management in Digital Transformation”, the conference will encourage discussion around the tools and techniques which may be adopted by project managers working towards rebuilding a sustainable environment. Project management,…
Zimbabwe – 358 all out in 148 overs (Craig Ervine 85, Kevin Kasuza 63, Prince Masvaure 55; Lasith Embuldeniya 5/114, Suranga Lakmal 3/53, Lahiru Kumara 2/82) Sri Lanka – 295-4 in 106 overs (Angelo Mathews 92*, Kusal Mendis 80, Dhananjaya de Silva 42*; Victor Nyauchi 2/38, Donald Tiripano 1/51, Sean Williams 1/67) Day 3 –…
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Fremiro Investments Private Limited, a Zimbabwean firm, which acquired a 15 percent stake in the Blanket Mine under the previous government’s indigenisation programme, has sold its stake to majority shareholder Caledonia Mining Corporation. The original MOU between the two partirs was signed in November 2018 with the price US$16.7 million. As a result of the…
Liquid Telecom is to launch the first 5G wholesale roaming service in South Africa. Available from early 2020 in all major South African cities, this latest fifth generation of mobile internet connectivity will enable wholesale operators to create innovative, ultra-fast and scalable digital services for their customers. The 5G wholesale network will also help accelerate…
By Joyce Mukucha The poverty situation in Zimbabwe has increased between the years 2017 and 2019 with urban poverty rising faster as compared to rural poverty while assistance coverage of the extreme poor has gone up, mostly humanitarian assistance. This came to fore during the Zimbabwe National Statistics Agency (ZIMSTAT) workshop on the dissemination of…
By Rebecca Smith Growing weed at home is an excellent way of keeping your supply steady. Growing marijuana also heightens your love and attachment to the plant because you get to experience and observe each growth phase of cannabis. Marijuana use continues to increase day in and day out due to its numerous medicinal and…
The Supreme Court has ruled that all debts incurred prior to the removal of the 1:1 peg on the US dollar and the RTGS dollar shall now be settled in the local currency on a one to one basis. On 20 February 2019, the Zimbabwe Government announced the removal of the 1:1 peg, allowing for…
By Anyway Yotamu and Joyce Mukucha Zimbabwe is set to host the 6th Africa Regional Forum on Sustainable Development (AFRSD), which is expected to prepare for the continent’s participation at the 2020 UN High Level Political Forum on Sustainable Development to be held in New York this year July . The forum will be held…
The UK-Africa Investment Summit, the first of its kind hosted by the UK Government, was attended by the foreign secretary, Dominic Raab, the international development secretary, Alok Sharma, and Prince Harry UK companies must leap at the chance to deepen economic ties with Africa, a continent with unmatched investment opportunities, several African leaders said at…
Zimbabwe – 358 all out in 148 overs (Craig Ervine 85, Kevin Kasuza 63, Prince Masvaure 55; Lasith Embuldeniya 5/114, Suranga Lakmal 3/53, Lahiru Kumara 2/82) Sri Lanka – 42-1 in 14 overs (Oshada Fernando 21, Dimuth Karunaratne 12*, Kusal Mendis 6*; Donald Tiripano 1/5) Day 2 – Stumps: Sri Lanka trail by 316…
By Ross Geller A roofing system is the most exposed part of a home’s exterior.UV radiation, rain, snow, hail all put a toll on the roofing system’s performance. Early identification and subsequent repair of a roof is an ultimate solution to a long-lasting roof. Often, while preparing for winters, people forget the most critical part…
Mining firm Vast Resources says it jas commenced drawing down a US$15 million facility for its projects, among them a diamond project in Chiadzwa. Last year Vast Resources arranged financing which it has prioritised for the Baita Plai Polymetallic Mine in Romania and the Chiadzwa Community Concession in Zimbabwe. “The company is in the process…
By Charles Dhewa While economists have been schooled into projecting agricultural income starting from the size of the land, such an approach is now found wanting in the knowledge economy. There is no doubt that land is important but evaluating natural resources for investment purposes should go beyond hectares of land to the quality of…
Adventure and laughter at the heart of show’s legendary trio… On 27 January, Cartoon Network will introduce DStv customers to a crime-fighting samurai cat named Sheriff Mao Mao with its brand-new original series Mao Mao: Heroes of Pure Heart – a show about adventure, friendship, and what it really means to be a hero. Make way for Mao…
Safeguard Security now offers a close protection service to ensure the safety of VIPs or groups living within Zimbabwe or visiting Zimbabwe from other countries who may be anxious about their security. It is believed to be the first security organisation in Zimbabwe to offer internationally qualified close protection personnel for this service. While Zimbabwe…
By Veritas The Constitution of Zimbabwe Amendment (No. 2) Bill was published in the Gazette on the 31st December 2019 and again on the 17th January 2020. It can be viewed on the Veritas website [link]. If the Bill is passed by Parliament it will make a large number of wide-ranging amendments to the Constitution, many of them minor but…
Climate Correspondent Hwange received 139mm of rain in 3 hours. Usually the town receives 50 mm or less per year. This resulted in the drainage system being overwhelmed by flash floods resulting in damaged homes and properties including a stockpile of coal at Hwange Power Station, the country’s largest thermal power facility. At least 70…
Zimbabwe – 189-2 in 84 overs (Kevin Kasuza 63, Prince Masvaure 55, Craig Ervine 55*; Lahiru Kumara 1/37, Lasith Embuldeniya 1/69) Sri Lanka Day 1 – Stumps Zimbabwe’s opening batsmen Prince Masvaure and Kevin Kasuza were the toast of Zimbabwe cricket yesterday after they gave their country a wonderful start in the first…
Following the failure of Glaudina Primary School to open its doors when schools opened last week, Mr Edwin Mushoriwa, the Member of the House of Assembly for Dzivarasekwa, together with Ward 40 councillor, Stephen Dhliwayo convened a Crisis meeting with all stakeholders and came to the rescue of the institution. The stakeholders were City of…
Tatenda Mqetu Zimbabwe Youth Biodiversity Network (ZYBN) is encouraging youths to appraise the Post 2020 Global Biodiversity Framework which aims to safeguard all life on earth which was developed from Youth Consultation meetings across the universe. ZYBN National Chapter Coordinator Prisca Daka stimulated members which include outreach officers, forum hosts, speakers, journalists, videographers, photographers, ambassadors…
By Dr Vandana Shiva George Monbiot’s Lab-grown food will soon destroy farming – and save the planet is a dystopian vision of the future, with no people on the land, and humans eating fake food produced in giant industrial factories by genetically engineered microbes. As Monbiot concludes in his article “Farmfree food will…
By Kumbirai Mafunda A Zimbabwean court on Friday 17 January 2020 acquitted Doubt Asima, a freelance journalist, who had been on trial on charges of committing public violence after he was arrested when he tried to rescue an elderly woman, who had been assaulted by some Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) officers during an anti-government protest…
A record 45 million people – mostly women and children – in the 16-nation Southern African Development Community are gravely food insecure following repeated drought, widespread flooding and economic disarray. As the crisis deepens, the world must step up now to save lives and enable communities to adapt to climate change, the United Nations World…
The Creative Africa Exchange Weekend (CAX WKND), Africa’s first continental event dedicated to promoting exchange within the creative and cultural industry, kicked off in Kigali today with Prof. Benedict Oramah, President of the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) announcing a $500-million envelope to support the production and trade of African cultural and creative products over the…
Zimbabwe’s smallest mobile telecommunications company, Telecel Zimbabwe says it is in the business for the long run. This comes as reports have been circulating that the telecoms firm was facing closure. “Telecel Zimbabwe (Pvt) Ltd would like to assure all its stakeholders and customers, that while the Company is facing some challenges, the Company is…
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Following a spate of violent attacks by machete wielding gangs targeting gold producing areas, stakeholders have called on authorities to stop this menace in order to restore peace and tranquility. This emerged at the multi-stakeholder conference organised by the Zimbabwe Environmental Law Association (ZELA) with support from the European Partnership for Responsible Minerals (EPRM) held…
As the world converges at the Spanish International Tourism Trade Fair, FITUR in Madrid, Spain from 22 – 26 January 2020, Zimbabwe will be among the 10 487 exhibitors from 165 countries. Zimbabwe’s exhibition comes at an opportune time when the world is becoming more conscious about travel and discovery of new destinations. This is…
The Zimbabwe Civil Society Organisations Scaling Up Nutrition Alliance (ZCSOSUNA) is calling on the government of Zimbabwe to make attainable and measurable commitments in preparation for the 2020 Japan Nutrition for Growth Summit. “As the country’s Civil Society Alliance in Scaling Up Nutrition, we applaud the government of Zimbabwe for making a commitment during the…
Healthcare companies and philanthropies to fund training of thousands of community health workers as part of larger initiative led by Last Mile Health and Living Goods to advance universal health coverage Johnson & Johnson (JNJ.com), Lilly (Lilly.com), Novartis (Novartis.com), Pfizer (Pfizer.com), GSK (GSK.com) and the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation (GatesFoundation.org) have joined forces with…
During the year 2019, DStv were spoilt with entertainment galore. There was no way one could get around to watching everything! As the leading content provider in the continent, DStv brings first-class programmes for enjoyment. So, it has rounded up some of its top award-winning or award-nominated shows of 2019 that it thinks should absolutely…
By Joyce Mukucha and Anyway Yotamu As the Zimbabwean Government is due to present its 6th State Party Periodic Report to the Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination Against Women (CEDAW) next month in Geneva, Switzerland, two CEDAW experts from Nepal and Ghana visited the country to share their knowledge and brief government and civil…
Despite a political rift between the United States and Zimbabwe, the former remains one of the biggest providers of bilateral support to the African country. The U.S. has extended US$3,2 billion to Zimbabwe in bilateral support since 1980, with US$370 million of that coming last year alone. Most of this support has been going towards…
The European Union has mobilised an additional 16.8 million EUR (approx. 18.7 million USD) to help address emergency food needs and support vulnerable people in Zimbabwe. The funding comes as large parts of the country and the wider region of Southern Africa are in the grip of the harshest drought in decades, which is compounded…
By Byron Mutingwende In a record-breaking feat, David Mascott Country School emerged as the school with the best Grade 7 results for 2019 in Mashonaland West province in its inaugural examination sitting. With such a huge achievement, the Zimbabwe Schools Examinations Council (ZIMSEC) ranked David Mascott Country School that had a 100% pass…
By ZESN The Zimbabwe Election Support Network (ZESN) notes with concern the proposed changes in the Constitutional Amendment Bill to remove the Presidential Running Mate Clause. The move is retrogressive and an affront to the will of the people as expressed in the referendum on the new Constitution in 2013. ZESN is of the view…
By Veritas Introduction On Monday 13 January 2020 Chief Justice Luke Malaba delivered his speech for the official opening of the 2020 Legal Year in Harare while the Deputy Chief Justice (DCJ) Elizabeth Gwaunza was delivering a similar speech in Bulawayo emphasizing on the need for open justice and accountability on the part of judicial…
By Nicholas Ncube The People of Matebeleland are crying foul over the absence of Obert Mpofu from the executive arm of government as the effects are now being felt across the region. In a press statement Mthwakazi Republic Party, a regional political outfit fighting for equality and opportunity for the people of Matebeleland stated that:…
