A seven-member delegation of Executive Directors of the African Development Bank (www.AfDB.org) visited Zimbabwe on a week-long fact-finding mission where they held meetings with a number of officials including President Emmerson Dambudzo Mnangagwa. The delegation also met officials from various ministries, civil society, private sector and multilateral financial institutions, during which they were briefed on…
Firebrand independent legislator for Norton, Temba Mliswa, has come out guns blazing against Innscor Africa and accused the institution of holding a tight grip on cartels that are accused of capturing state institutions. In a no holds barred press conference held at the Media Centre in Harare today, Mliswa said the cartels are fuelling corruption…
Teenage sensation Wesley Madhevere has been included in Zimbabwe’s squad for the limited-overs series against Bangladesh. The 19-year-old budding all-rounder, who scored two half-centuries and took eight wickets with his off-breaks at the recent ICC Under-19 Cricket World Cup in South Africa, is one of the five changes made to the side that lost…
By Kumbirai Mafunda Harare Magistrate Yeukai Chigodora on Monday 24 February 2020 ended the lengthy detention of pro-democracy campaigner Makomborero Haruzivishe and Allan Moyo, who were arrested last week by Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) officers and charged for allegedly participating in an illegal demonstration. Haruzivishe and Moyo were arrested on Thursday 20 February 2020 by…
By Joyce Mukucha In line with the Enterprise and Business Development Programme (EBDP) on improving livelihoods of rural women and the the signed SEK 30 million (US$3,6 million) agreement by the government of Swedish and We Effect in 2018, We Effect is set to conduct a household gender assessment. Since the programme is targeting women,…
Sweden-based versatile artist Luckson Makandire Chikutu has told his fans worldwide that he will soon record his seventh full length album which will have a cultural touch. The Zimbabwean cultural exponent who is more popularly known on stage as simply Manluckerz last put an album out in 2018 titled Ndundu-Madhaiza. The album was recorded at…
By Anyway Yotamu. Government says the proposed new Veterans of the Liberation Struggle Bill which is now in Parliament is expected to unlock real and tangible benefits for war veterans. Addressing former freedom fighters at a consultative meeting in Harare on 24th of February 2020 , the Minister of Defence and War Veterans, Cde Oppah…
By Joyce Mukucha and Anyway Yotamu. In an effort of continuing to promote access to inclusive sexual and reproductive health and rights and sexual gender based violence information and services in Zimbabwe, Katswe Sistahood continues to spearhead the SASA! Faith journey, a guide to preventing violence against women and HIV prevalence in faith based communities….
By Joyce Mukucha In line with the Vision 2030 of attaining an upper-middle economy by 2030, Government is working on a five-year National Development Strategy (NDS) to augment inclusive development. In a statement on Sunday, the Ministry of Finance and Economic Development said the strategy will replace the Transitional Stabilisation Programme (TSP), a two-year economic…
Noting that Africa has made considerable progress in education, health and other social outcomes, Amina J. Mohammed, the United Nations (UN) Deputy Secretary-General has said the pace of poverty reduction is slow on the continent while inclusive growth still remains elusive. Mohammed made the remarks during a Special Session of the Regional Coordination Mechanism for…
By Rael Ombuor As the Earth heats up, weather and climate patterns are changing dramatically around the globe. Africa felt the effects of those changes in 2019, experiencing cyclones, droughts and unstoppable rains that jeopardised livelihoods. Sixty-two-year-old David Kemboi sorts out dry maize stalks on his 21-hectare farm in Kenya’s Trans Nzoia County. He turns…
The International Energy Agency (IEA) (https://www.IEA.org/) hired Maximilian Jarrett as its first Africa Programme Manager to help expand the Agency’s reach and coordinate its work as it deepens its engagement across the continent. Mr Jarrett brings 30 years of experience in the fields of international economic affairs, media production and strategic communications. He most recently served…
By Charles Dhewa Days of doing research for its own sake are numbered in developing countries. The same applies to an enduring tendency by researchers to be satisfied with publishing research findings into journals. Many African researchers are waking up to the fact that academic excellence will not solve teething challenges like mass poverty and…
By Anyway Yotamu. The Sixth African Regional Forum on Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) kicked off today in the resort town of Victoria Falls in Zimbabwe, with at least 3 000 delegates expected to attend the event. This is an increase from 1 500 that were initially expected to attend. The event is being sponsored by…
Liquid Telecom has begun extending its services to Juba South Sudan, telecoms guru Strive Masiyiwa has revealed. South Sudan was one of only two countries in Africa with no link to the rest of the world, through Undersea Fibre link. “We built a 200km link from Uganda’s border. It was tough because of mines and…
Following the resignation of three NetOne board members including Board Chairman Mr. James Mutizwa Netone Board has suspended its CEO Mr Lazarus Muchenje and Chief Finance Officer, as the current rigorous audits continue to haunt the state-owned enterprise. RELATED READING: NETONE BOARD CHAIRMAN RESIGNS INCLUDING TWO OTHER BOARD MEMBERS The board had instituted 6 separate audits…
he African Development Bank (https://www.AfDB.org) urged development finance institutions, NGOs, farmer cooperatives, and the private sector to develop more effective financing solutions for Africa’s fertilizer value chains. The Bank’s call to action came during the Argus Africa Fertilizer Conference held on 19 February. The conference’s theme was Supporting the fertilizer value chain to improve agricultural productivity…
Mountaineers – 182 and 245 all out in 89.2 overs (Gary Chirimuuta 118, William Mashinge 47, Richmond Mutumbami 25; Trevor Garwe 4/17, Tapiwa Mufudza 2/50, Wesley Madhevere 2/57) Eagles – 307 and 124-4 in 30.5 overs (Chamu Chibhabha 49*, Tinashe Nenhunzi 29*, Tinashe Kamunhukamwe 26; William Mashinge 3/44, Tinashe Muchawaya 1/15) Eagles won by…
Zimbabwe Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF Zimbabwe) yesterday commemorated the National Youth Day on which they said they were proud to remember the legacy of former President of Zimbabwe Robert Gabriel Mugabe on the pan African ideas he espoused and promoted. “We are also enthusiastic to celebrate his legacy of land redistribution – taking back the…
The Zimbabwe senior women’s team have embarked on a month-and-a-half-long training camp in Bulawayo ahead of the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup Qualifier 2020 in Sri Lanka in July. As part of their preparations for that eight-team tournament – being the last qualifying stage for the 50-over ICC Women’s World Cup to be staged…
By Anyway Yotamu and Joyce Mukucha The Zimbabwe Revenue Authority (Zimra) is experiencing challenges in its tax levying systems as a result of government policies including the ongoing transition from the use of the multi-currency system to mono-currency. As such, the revenue collector called on companies to bear with it during the time it battles…
By Anyway Yotamu and Joyce Mukucha Listed Zimbabwean sugar producer Hippo Valley Estates — which only resumed trading on the Zimbabwe Stock Exchange (ZSE) on the 18th of February 2020 is set to accrue significant benefits from the prevailing global sugar deficit, analyst say. Hippo exports into the region, the United States, and to the…
By Anyway Yotamu and Joyce Mukucha China will continue strengthening communication with authorities in charge of disease prevention in the country to ensure safety and prevention of coronavirus (COVID-19). This was said by Chinese Ambassador to Zimbabwe Mr Guo Shaochun after he paid a courtesy call on Speaker of the National Assembly Advocate Jacob Mudenda…
Mountaineers – 182 all out in 56.1 overs (Richmond Mutumbami 51, Roy Kaia 50, Kudzai Sauramba 32; Cuthbert Kamusoko 3/17, Trevor Garwe 3/36, Tapiwa Mufudza 2/66) Eagles – 102-4 in 32.5 overs (Wesley Madhevere 42, Chamu Chibhabha 28, Kudzai Maunze 13; William Mashinge 2/24, Tafadzwa Muzarawetu 1/21, Tinashe Muchawaya 1/28) Day 1 – Stumps:…
Ecobank Group (https://www.Ecobank.com), the pan-African banking group, is inviting African fintech entrepreneurs to enter the 3rd edition of the Ecobank Fintech Challenge. The Fintech Challenge gives African start-ups the opportunity to promote their fintech solutions, and potentially partner with Ecobank to roll-out their solutions across Ecobank’s 33 markets in Africa as well as France. Ecobank…
The national tourism awards, Twalumba Travel and Tourism that was launched on Wednesday in Harare at a colourful event held at the Meikles Hotel is aimed at stimulating individual and collective effort in pursuit of growth and development. People and organisations worthy of recognition and acknowledgment will be the nominees and winners in the various…
By Anyway Yotamu. The Zimbabwe Mass Media Trust, dormant for almost 20 years, has been resuscitated with the appointment of six trustees by President Emmerson Mnangagwa. Veteran lawyer and former Trust chairman and Zimpapers chairman Mr Honour Piniel Mkushi will chair the board again. The other members are: current Zimpapers board chairman Mr Tommy Sithole,…
Since commemorations for the National Youth Day are coming at a time when the Government of Zimbabwe is proposing allocating 10 parliamentary seats to young people through Constitutional Amendment Number 2 of 2019, Clause 11, Subsection C, the Zimbabwe Coalition on Debt and Development (ZIMCODD) has called for entrenchment of youths in governance and development…
By Anyway Yotamu The rains which have been experienced in recent weeks are expected to continue with the Meteorological Services Department confirming that several parts of the country will receive rainfall this coming weekend. According to latest predictions by the Meteorological Service Department, the rains being experienced in various parts of the country are likely…
By Anyway Yotamu Africa’s only accredited female FIFA match agent, Ellen Chiwenga, has announced her intentions to run for Zimbabwe Football Association (ZIFA) presidency after the expiry of the current term of Felton Kamambo. The football guru revealed this through her Facebook page on Wednesday 19 February 2020. Chiwenga is a FIFA football match…
Tatenda Mqetu The Catholic Youth Network for Environmental Sustainability in Africa (CYNESA) perceives Zimbabwe energy problems are due to the lack of the will to prioritise, invest and transparently administer the sector as currently the state relies on intensive models to generate grid electricity for both the industrial and household sector. Zimbabwe has 43% of…
Logan Cup champions Mountaineers and challengers Eagles will renew their rivalry when they clash in the four-day match scheduled to begin today at Harare Sports Club. Although only the fourth first-class match of the season for both teams – with neither side yet to taste defeat – the game is likely to prove a…
Zimnat General Insurance today launched a new motor claims process and a towing and courtesy car service to make life as easy and stress-free as possible for its comprehensive motor insurance policyholders if they are involved in a road accident. “Being involved in an accident is quite traumatic. We want to help our clients…
Dr. Kirsty Coventry, the Minister of Youth, Sport, Arts and Recreation has said Zimbabwe will be hosting major sporting events in the month of February namely the African Sporting Shooting Championships, the African Championship of Compak Sporting and the Bonaqua Troutbeck (ATU) Triathlon African Cup. Addressing journalists in Harare today, Minister Coventry said the Troutbeck…
By Ross Geller Whether you are a college student or in a full-time job, stress does not discriminate, and this very quality has made it a common concern among masses. Stress and motivational issues are two universal conditions that every working person faces once in a while. After-work fatigue can widely affect your well…
By Jessica Smith The merrymaking season is here, and like many people, all you can think of is making a refreshingly sweet drink that will delight your family. If that’s what you need, then we’ll show you how to ditch your old mug of mulled wine and try something new. Homemade drinks are a…
After a series of speed dating sessions, nominations have begun in the ongoing MultiChoice’s Ultimate Love reality TV show which launched last week Sunday. In a live studio session and in the full view of millions of viewers watching across Africa, on 16 February 2020, Aunty handed a list of seemingly compatible couples to Dakore Akande, co-host of the…
The President of the Pan-African Parliament (PAP), the Rt. Hon. Roger Nkodo DANG has arrived in Havana, Cuba on a week-long official visit at the request of the Speaker of the Cuban Parliament, the Rt. Hon. Esteban Lazo HERNANDEZ. PAP President kick-started the engagement by paying homage to Cuba’s National Hero with a wreath-laying at the Jose…
By Charles Dhewa By confusing information with News, most African countries have neglected vital information that is neither News nor statistics but more important. What is ignored is information that continuously informs and guides socio-economic activities in rural communities. A lot of research has been done in many African communities by several institutions like NGOs,…
By Rebecca Smith With a chain of five outlets, accredited DStv agent Clive Mhuri is an entrepreneur whose success story is an inspiration to other young Zimbabweans wanting to carve a niche for themselves in the business world. As a Skynet t/a MultiChoice Zimbabwe Accredited Agent, he has authority from the brand owners to provide services…
With medical marijuana now legalised in over half of US states, medical marijuana sales represent a large national market, estimated to reach $6.8 billion in 2020. With a market this size, the sale of cannabis accessories like the genius pipe is steadily on the rise. Vaping and dabbing are variations on the traditional method…
United Nations Resident Coordinator, Ms Maria Ribeiro has said a more encompassing view of migration leads to more appropriate targets and indicators for the the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). She made the remarks at the just-ended capacity development workshop on migration management held for Parliamentarians from 14 to 16 February at the Kadoma Hotel and…
The Ninth Parliament of Zimbabwe has been urged to expedite total re-alignment of the laws to the Constitution so as to strengthen migration legislation that promotes migrant rights. Dr. James Tsabora, a Consultant with the Centre for Applied Legal Research in his address to Parliamentarians at a workshop on migration underway in Kadoma said…
Ambassador Timo Olkkonen, the Head of European Union (EU) Delegation to Zimbabwe has underscored the bloc’s commitment towards addressing migration challenges in the country. He was speaking at the ongoing workshop for Parliamentarians in Kadoma on strengthening migration legislation to promote migrant rights. Migration has become a major feature of the globalised world, impacting on…
The second Intra-African Trade Fair (IATF2020) will provide key pathways for the Rwandan private sector to access intra-African trade opportunities offered by the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), Kanayo Awani, Managing Director of Afreximbank’s Intra-African Trade Initiative, has said. Addressing the opening of a roadshow held in Kigali on Tuesday to raise awareness about…
