Byron Adonis Mutingwende, Author at Best African News Online

World Desertification Day celebration 2024: Raising Awareness of a Growing Global Crisis

Byron Adonis Mutingwende7 months ago010 mins

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 undisputed friends of persons with albinism

Byron Adonis Mutingwende7 months ago02 mins

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 AfCFTA, Mastercard Foundation and TradeMark Africa Collaborate on a Four-Year Fisheries Program

Byron Adonis Mutingwende7 months ago05 mins

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…

Addressing illegal land allocations critical for environmental sustainability in Harare

Byron Adonis Mutingwende7 months ago04 mins

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…

Chegutu Municipality embarks on massive water and sewer system upgrade

Byron Adonis Mutingwende7 months ago04 mins

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 Charumbira vows to revive PAP despite serious budgetary constraints

Byron Adonis Mutingwende7 months ago07 mins

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…

SCIC mobilises stakeholders for World Desertification Day commemorations

Byron Adonis Mutingwende7 months ago7 months ago05 mins

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…

Maskiri endorses goat farming handbook

Byron Adonis Mutingwende7 months ago07 mins

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…

High Court delivers judgment in favour of war veterans aligned to Elias Marashwa

Byron Adonis Mutingwende7 months ago06 mins

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…

Family support props inclusivity for women and girls with disabilities: MP, community leaders

Byron Adonis Mutingwende7 months ago08 mins

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…

Pan-African Parliament engages on strategic planning and alignment with Agenda 2063 ahead of Session

Byron Adonis Mutingwende7 months ago03 mins

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…

Addressing corruption: Minister Chombo signs integrity pledge

Byron Adonis Mutingwende7 months ago03 mins

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…

8th African Anti-Corruption Dialogue to fortify Whistleblower Protection

Byron Adonis Mutingwende7 months ago06 mins

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…

“It’s a war” – Legendary actor Owen Sejake on how Empini mirrors real life

Byron Adonis Mutingwende7 months ago06 mins

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…

Adjusting Cover Crop Strategies to Adapt to Warming Climate

Byron Adonis Mutingwende7 months ago014 mins

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…

Supermodel Competition and Its Impact on Zimbabwe’s Creative Economy

Byron Adonis Mutingwende7 months ago04 mins

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…

PAP Ordinary Session to evaluate progress in building resilient education systems in Africa

Byron Adonis Mutingwende7 months ago06 mins

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…

Media a critical stakeholder in HIV response

Byron Adonis Mutingwende7 months ago010 mins

Media plays a crucial role in the pursuit of ending AIDS by 2030, in line with the country’s economic blueprint, the National Development Strategy (NDS1)’s goal of health and well-being, and Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). This was revealed yesterday in Chinhoyi by Prof Paul Mavima, the Minister of Skills Audit and Development, who was standing…

Achieving HIV epidemic control: Offer integrated, people-centred, differentiated services

Byron Adonis Mutingwende7 months ago06 mins

In pursuit of achieving HIV epidemic control, Dr. Owen Mugurungi, the Director of the AIDS and TB Unit in the Ministry of Health and Child Care, has encouraged healthcare practitioners to offer integrated, people-centred, differentiated services. He was addressing a two-day media workshop for editors and station managers that was organised by the National AIDS…

El Nino-induced malnutrition ravages Mutare

Byron Adonis Mutingwende7 months ago08 mins

Writes Norma Tsopo MUTARE – Town dwellers are not being spared the vagaries of the El Nino-induced hunger that has begun to force families to skip meals across the country after a failed 2023/24 farming season. A caregiver who is supervising the care of two infants in Zimunya Township, which lies just 20 kilometres from…

War veterans leadership row spills into the Courts

Byron Adonis Mutingwende8 months ago8 months ago013 mins

The Zimbabwe National Liberation War Veterans Association (ZNLWVA) 01/90 National Chairman, Cde Elias Moffat Marashwa has launched an Urgent Chamber Application barring the holding of structural elections jointly announced by Hon. Minister Cde Monica Mavhunga, Hon. Minister July Moyo and ZANU PF Secretary for War Veterans League, Cde Douglas Kufakunesu Mahiya planned for 12 June…

SADC Industrialisation Week Preparations Underway in Zimbabwe

Byron Adonis Mutingwende8 months ago06 mins

Writes Baboloki Semele In a series of strategic preparations for the upcoming SADC Industrialization Week (SIW) set to unfold from July 28th to August 2nd, 2024 in Harare, Zimbabwe, yesterday marked a pivotal moment as the Ministry of Industry and Commerce’s Permanent Secretary, Dr. Thomas Wushe, convened with ambassadors from SADC member states. This meeting…

Within the Afro-Arab Solidarity, the UAE allots 70% of its UN commitments to Sudan

Byron Adonis Mutingwende8 months ago08 mins

The United Arab Emirates, one of the leading contributors of humanitarian assistance to Sudan and Africa, has allocated 70% of the USD 100 million it pledged in April at the “International Humanitarian Conference for Sudan and Neighbouring Countries” to UN agencies and humanitarian organisations in support of efforts dedicated to alleviating the humanitarian crisis in…

IOM spearheading $5.2 million diaspora investment project in Africa

Byron Adonis Mutingwende8 months ago06 mins

The International Organization for Migration (IOM), The African Development Bank, and the African Union Commission (AUC) have started implementing a $5.2 million project to strengthen investment, human capital, and philanthropic engagement from the diaspora in eight African countries. This follows the signing of a protocol agreement in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia in December 2023 to support…

AUDA-NEPAD, Egyptian Drug Authority spearhead groundbreaking Vaccine Testing in Africa

Byron Adonis Mutingwende8 months ago8 months ago06 mins

Writes Baboloki Semele June marked a pivotal moment for African healthcare as the African Union Development Agency (AUDA-NEPAD) collaborated with the Egyptian Drug Authority (EDA) to host a transformative initiative aimed at bolstering vaccine testing and lot release capabilities across the continent. From June 9-13, 2024, delegates from Senegal and Botswana convened in Cairo under…

G-7 leaders reaffirm support for billion-dollar infrastructure programme for Africa

Byron Adonis Mutingwende8 months ago010 mins

African Development Bank has invested over $50 billion in quality infrastructure in Africa over the past eight years G-7 leaders meeting at their summit in Puglia, Italy have reaffirmed support for multi-billion-dollar infrastructure projects across Africa to realise the continent’s economic potential and transformation. US President Joseph Biden and current G-7 President, the Italian Prime…

Making agro-ecology and its products more consumer-centric

Byron Adonis Mutingwende8 months ago09 mins

Writes Charles Dhewa The fact that agroecology and other sustainable food production practices are gaining ground against industrial agriculture practices is no longer debatable. However, there is still a lot of work to make agroecology products more consumer-centric. That means proponents of agroecology and sustainable consumption have to re-invent creative ways of promoting agroecology products…

Tribute pours for late journalist Lucy Yasini

Byron Adonis Mutingwende8 months ago06 mins

The late veteran journalist, Lucy Yasini, has been described as a professional and passionate media practitioner whose dedication to balanced, fair, and credible news was unquestionable. John Masuku, a veteran broadcaster said he enjoyed a good working relationship with the late journalist. “We worked and walked together since Lucy joined ZBC Radio Four now National…

No One Sleeps Hungry (NOSH) boosts annual aid distribution by 25%

Byron Adonis Mutingwende8 months ago02 mins

Harare, Zimbabwe – The No One Sleeps Hungry (NOSH) organization, led by Medtech Holdings CEO, Mr. Afzal Motiwala, has significantly increased its annual aid distribution by 25%. This year, NOSH provided food assistance to over 40,000 families across Zimbabwe during the Eid al-Adha celebrations, also known as the “feast of sacrifice.” Reaching All Communities in…

Ukheshe rebrands to EFT Corporation to lead fin-tech innovation

Byron Adonis Mutingwende8 months ago09 mins

In a bold step towards redefining the future of financial technology, Ukheshe has announced its official rebranding to EFT Corporation. The move consolidates Ukheshe’s pioneering digital solutions with EFT Corporation’s extensive reach and expertise under one unified brand, positioning it as a leading catalyst for financial inclusion in Africa. The rebranding of Ukheshe to EFT Corporation follows Ukheshe’s…

EU provides EUR €3 million to support urban communities in Southern Africa

Byron Adonis Mutingwende8 months ago04 mins

The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) welcomes a contribution of EUR 3 million from the European Union (EU) to support the continuation of nutritional support and services to the most vulnerable urban communities in Lesotho, Madagascar, Mozambique, and Zimbabwe. The contribution will explore viable pathways for WFP, governments, and partners to reduce and mitigate…

Government urged to change approach for drug abuse rehabilitation

Byron Adonis Mutingwende8 months ago8 months ago05 mins

Writes Lloyd Rabaya Phoenix (not real name), a young adult recovering from drug use, bravely shared his story with journalists at a Science Cafe on Drug and Substance Abuse by the Health Communication Forum (HCF) in Harare yesterday. His face was filled with determination and hope for a better future since he had risen from…

2024 Olympic Games Star Athlete: Joshua Cheptegei, Uganda, Men’s 10,000m

Byron Adonis Mutingwende8 months ago05 mins

Catch them on DStv, the ultimate destination for the Olympic Games Uganda’s Joshua Cheptegei is determined to win gold in the Men’s 10,000m at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, having claimed a silver medal in the distance at Tokyo 2020. DStv is your ultimate destination for the Olympic Games, while DStv Stream allows viewers to…

Chidora wins inaugural short story prize… Promises a short story collection

Byron Adonis Mutingwende8 months ago04 mins

Renowned Zimbabwean writer and academic, Dr Tanaka Chidora, is the inaugural winner of the Carnelian Heart Publishing Short Story Prize for Africa 2024. Announcing the winner and two runners-up on their social media handles, Carnelian Heart Publishing said that they received more than one hundred submissions from all over Africa. From those submissions, 20 entries…

Sebastian (Saba) Magacha and Relifiwe ‘Fifi’ Sibanda collaboration out

Byron Adonis Mutingwende8 months ago03 mins

Entertainment Reporter Botswana’s gospel diva – Relifiwe ‘Fifi’ Sibanda – is over the moon after her much-anticipated collaboration with Sebastian Magacha was finally released a few weeks ago. The song titled ‘Mororiseng’ which was produced by Ngoni ‘Gee’ Gwasira, was accompanied by its video which was released two weeks ago and it is proving to…

Rejuvenation on the horizon as PAP announces 3rd Ordinary Session of its Sixth Parliament

Byron Adonis Mutingwende8 months ago04 mins

The vibrancy of the Pan-African Parliament (PAP), the legislative arm of the African Union (AU), under the presidency of Chief Fortune Zephania Charumbira, will be restored as the leadership of the institution announced that the 3rd Ordinary Session of its Sixth Parliament will be held from 24th June to 5th July 2024. This Plenary Session will…

A plus for foot-golf in Kadoma

Byron Adonis Mutingwende8 months ago01 mins

Writes Ronnie Chisamba The Kadoma community is set to benefit from the recent Footgolf district outreach program which was held by the Zimbabwe Footgolf Association, at Jameson High (Kadoma) on Friday last week. Participants were drawn from Mhondoro Ngezi and Sanyati Districts. Teachers from the local schools and the 15 participants were introduced to footgolf…

Young Women blazing hot for their space in mining

Byron Adonis Mutingwende8 months ago05 mins

Writes Gracious Masendu Young women in the mining sector ranging from 18-35 years drawn from diverse rural locations in Zimbabwe recently converged in Harare to deliberate on issues affecting them. At a breakfast meeting comprising of the Parliamentary Portfolio on Mines, Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) including the Zimbabwe Coalition on Debt and Development (ZIMCODD) and…

MCAZ attains WHO Benchmarking Tool Maturity Level 3

Byron Adonis Mutingwende8 months ago8 months ago06 mins

The Medicines Control Authority of Zimbabwe (MCAZ) is proud to announce that Zimbabwe’s regulatory system has attained Maturity Level 3 (ML 3) for the regulation of medicines and vaccines (non-producing). This achievement follows a comprehensive assessment and the successful implementation of critical recommendations by the World Health Organization (WHO). Zimbabwe now joins the ranks of…

Poem: I am an African child, a global village child

Byron Adonis Mutingwende8 months ago07 mins

Writes Catherine Murombedzi Who am I? Where do I belong? I am an immigrant in the global village. I yearn for identity, not to be tagged. Why am I called an immigrant in Europe? A European in Africa is an expatriate. Why do some stigmatise my stay here? I am a soul with a story….

Executive Committee of the SADC PF meets in South Africa

Byron Adonis Mutingwende8 months ago04 mins

Speaker of the Parliament of Zimbabwe, Advocate Jacob F. N. Mudenda is in Cape Town, South Africa to attend the Executive Committee of the Southern African Development Community (SADC) Parliamentary Forum (PF) on 16th and 17th June 2024. The Executive Committee is meeting ahead of the 55th Plenary Assembly Session to be held in Luanda,…

Southern African Alcohol Policy Alliance in Zimbabwe on Day of the African Child 2024

Byron Adonis Mutingwende8 months ago06 mins

Writes Southern African Alcohol Policy Alliance in Zimbabwe On this Day of the African Child, we, the Southern African Alcohol Policy Alliance in Zimbabwe, join the continent in celebrating the theme: “Education for All Children in Africa: The Time is Now.” Education is the cornerstone of development and the key to unlocking the potential of…

Cimas expands into tertiary healthcare provision

Byron Adonis Mutingwende8 months ago8 months ago07 mins

Cimas Health Group Chief Executive Officer Mr Vuli Ndlovu has said the year 2023 was a busy one as they moved ahead valiantly with the healthcare strategy rollout expanding their service provision scope from primary into tertiary care. Mr Ndlovu made the remarks on Thursday in his address at the 79th edition of the Annual…

Extended mandate for Ramaphosa as President of South Africa welcome: PAP

Byron Adonis Mutingwende8 months ago03 mins

The Pan African Parliament (PAP), has welcomed the re-election of Cyril Ramaphosa as President of the Republic of South Africa on 14th June 2024. The Bureau of the Pan-African Parliament (PAP) led by H.E. Chief Fortune Charumbira, in an interview with this publication, underscored President Ramaphosa’s unwavering support in ensuring its success, emboldened by the…

Third woman and second Kenyan wins 10th Africa Prize for Engineering Innovation

Byron Adonis Mutingwende8 months ago015 mins

A solar-powered tool using AI and machine learning-enabled cameras to swiftly detect and identify agricultural pests and diseases has won Africa’s largest prize for engineering innovation Esther Kimani is the third woman and the second Kenyan innovator to win the Africa Prize, receiving £50,000 Her tool reduces crop losses for smallholder farmers by up to…