By Edward Makuzva Zimbabwe Community Health Intervention Research Project Behaviour Change (ZICHIRE-BC) is targeting youths in sports initiative as a platform to raise awareness on key issues impacting their lives including HIV and AIDS, drug abuse as well as Sexual Reproductive Health (SRH) issues. In an interview, on Saturday during the under 21 challenge soccer league invitational…
Unveils $600-per-month youth job opportunity Programme set to create thousands of jobs Elevate Club, a youth empowerment initiative supported by the Econet Group, has launched the Elevate Virtual Agent Programme (EVAP) which is set to deliver thousands of jobs for young Zimbabweans and create the opportunity for its members to earn up to $600…
By Byron Mutingwende A delegation from Gambia is in Zimbabwe to exchange notes with the country on how to implement results based financing (RBF) on maternal and child nutrition health (MCNH) project, it has emerged. Speaking at a welcome reception for the Gambian delegation in Harare on Monday 3 September 2017, Aldrin Musiiwa,…
The much hyped 2017 Harare International Carnival has already been set in motion with the confirmation of participation by both local and international entertainers. In her comprehensive update on the Harare International Carnival at a press conference in Harare, Anastancia Ndhlovu, the Deputy Minister of Tourism and Hospitality Industry said preparations for the showcase were…
By Patricia Mashiri In a bid to ensure food security, the Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA) has called on the need to strengthen and improve the movement of improved varieties and quality seed within the region. In his speech during the launch of “Domestication of COMESA Harmonised Seed Regulations” in Harare, Dr…
The Healthcare Ecosystem and Quality of Life is the theme of this year’s Association of Healthcare Funders of Zimbabwe (AHFoZ) Annual Stakeholders’ Conference, which takes place at the Kingdom Hotel in Victoria Falls this week, from Wednesday (September 6) to Saturday (September 9). The theme emphasises the role that different players in the health sector,…
By Patricia Mashiri A controversial young Zimdancehall upcoming artist who goes by the name Tifa real name Tafadzwa Mufanebadza is pleading to Zimbabweans to support local musicians to grow their careers at home and internationally. Despite starting music at a tender age, Tifa has managed to set the scene ablaze with a series of singles…
By Byron Mutingwende The book ‘Towards Democratic Developmental States in Southern Africa.’ explores the genesis and evolution of the ‘developmental state’ concept flagging out useful lessons from the East Asian tigers and presents the conditions necessary for the emergence and consolidation of a ‘democratic developmental state’ in Southern Africa. Authored by renowned authors,…
Wisdom Mumera The acrimonious divisions simmering in the Morgan Tsvangirai led MDC-T have refused to die down with the trio of Vice President Thokozani Khupe, suspended National Organising Secretary Abednico Bhebhe and National Chairman Lovemore Moyo yet again refusing to attend their party’s rally to be held in Bulawayo. In a letter released by Witness…
By Lovemore Chazingwa MBIRA music ensemble Dzimbahwe Mbira Crew produced one of their best performances when they launched the album ‘Usasora Mabiyako’ at City Sports Bar on recently. The album is their fourth in a career spanning almost two decades. With half a dozen compositions, this album was launched amid the pomp and fun-fare resonant…
PRIVATE players in the green energy sector should come up with convincing and bankable project proposals if they are to meaningfully contribute to development in this critical industry in the wake of a global shift from traditional sources and changing energy matrices in the modern world, a top government official has observed. Ministry of Energy…
By Byron Mutingwende and Patricia Mashiri Renewable energy is now at the centre of global efforts of moving towards greener economies, sustainable development and poverty eradication, a senior government official has said. Speaking at the meeting for nexus ministries in Harare on 31 August 2017, Patson Mbiriri, the Permanent Secretary for energy and…
By Byron Mutingwende The Zimbabwe Election Support Network (ZESN) has said that the time to educate and sensitise citizens about the commencement of the mobile registration exercise is inadequate. “The Zimbabwe Election Support Network (ZESN) notes an article published by the ZBC News on the mobile registration of Zimbabwean citizens by the Registrar General (RG)…
By Edward Makuzva The partnership between Zimbabwe and United Nations (UN) is guided by the Zimbabwe United Nations Development Assistance Framework, ZUNDAF, which is a strategic programme framework to support national programmes priorities. Addressing delegates on Friday, in the capital UN Communications officer, Tafadzwa Mwale added through ZUNDAF, the UN in Zimbabwe helped the government in…
By Byron Mutingwende The government is fostering the development of entrepreneurship among the youths through a technology transfer programme. In his address at the Funding Innovative Capacity Development (FICAD) project spearheaded by the African Capacity Building Foundation (ACBF) and the Zimbabwe Economic Policy Analysis and Research Unit (ZEPARU), Dr. Desire Mutize Sibanda, the…
By Lovemore Chadzingwa THE ZIMDANCEHALL music landscape is set to experience another explosive input from the introduction of Mbare based young artist, Dangerous Shumba who is doing waves in the bustling high density suburb with his hit song ‘Nyoka Mugumbeze’ off the same-titled album that is to be released soon, this publication has established. The…
The Zimbabwe Gender Commission (ZGC) has spelt out the continued existence of gender disparities in the work place despite government policies and initiatives to facilitate the empowerment of women in various aspects of life. Speaking at a breakfast meeting held under the theme “Diversity and Inclusiveness: Womenomics Makes the Difference” on Women leadership in the…
By Byron Mutingwende Jacob Jaya (not real name) squatters to mend the tyre of his rickety 1998 Nissan model car imported from Japan. Jaya is a senior tutor at one of the famous nursing schools in the country. “For someone like me, it pains me that my lifestyle is no better than that…
By Byron Mutingwende The implementation of the Action Plan for Industrialization is an initiative that should be driven at national level with the Southern African Development Community (SADC) only playing a supportive role. Speaking during the SADC Industrialisation and Strategy and Roadmap (2015-2063) workshop held at the Rainbow Towers Hotel in Harare on…
The people have spoken! History was officially made last night at the inaugural DStv Mzansi Viewers’ Choice Awards. Over 1 million votes were cast for 50 nominees in 10 categories, as South Africa made her voice heard. The glittering gala evening was the culmination of a legendary battle worthy of Mzansi’s entertainment history, as fans…
By Patricia Mashiri The Community working group on health (CWGH) has embarked on typhoid awareness clean-up campaigns following the massive outbreak of typhoid in Hatcliffe. The clean-up was held under the theme “a clean and health environment is your right and responsibility”. In his opening remarks during the clean-up campaign on Friday 25 July 2017,…
By Patricia Mashiri In a development that is likely meant to muzzle student activism, the University of Zimbabwe (UZ) authorities have rejected an application for Masters Studies by the institution’s former SRC Vice President, Zivai Mhetu. Mhetu, who is also the national spokesperson for ZINASU had applied for admission as a Masters student in International…
By Byron Mutingwende The nurse managers and educators in government are bemoaning the deteriorating conditions of service since the enactment of the Health Services Act in 2005. Speaking at a stakeholders’ consultative meeting in Harare on Friday 25 July 2017, Simangaliso Mafu, the President of the Zimbabwe Nurses Association said there was a…
By PAZ Information Department THE Passengers Association of Zimbabwe (PAZ) is greatly concerned with the number of traffic accidents involving public transport resulting in unrelenting loss of lives. As PAZ we are concerned about the number of unroadworthy vehicles on our roads and the attitude of some commuter omnibus crews who think that they can…
By Edward Makuzva With over 70 years of serving the Zimbabwean market, Edgars has achieved another first by launching Red Square through a store concept . Addressing media in the capital, Thursday, Edgars Operations Executive, Gideon Lungu said the advantage of setting up this speciality cosmetics store within an existing Edgars is that it gives customers…
By Edward Makuzva Do you remember Hamilton Masakadza putting Harare Metropolitan Eagles to the sword with an unbeaten 162 for Manicaland Mountaineers, in the process notching the second-highest individual score in Twenty20 (T20) cricket? Do you remember Eagles clinching the 2015/16 Domestic T20 Competition title after edging Mountaineers in a super-over eliminator that decided…
By Byron Mutingwende The Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS) Zimbabwe has a new Country Director, Mr. Girmay Haile who brings a vast wealth of experience to the team. Mr. Haile assumed office on 03 July 2017 and is a national of Eritrea. He was also elected to serve as the Dean…
By Edward Makuzva THE Zimbabwe United Nations Association (ZUNA) is embarking on a 6 month project on clean up campaigns which educate communities on the importance of waste management in order to reduce disasters from land pollution. Speaking at the Clean-up Campaign in Dzivarasekwa Extension, recently, ZUNA National Youth Vice President Shereen Nhodza said the…
By Byron Mutingwende The Decent Work Country Programme (DWCP) initiated by the International Labour Organisation (ILO) is a vital instrument for promoting gender equality and non-discrimination and raising the visibility of women workers rights. Guebray Berhane, the Senior Communication Officer at the ILO Regional Office for Africa made the remarks during the ILO Validation Workshop…
Being gay is often described as one of the negative after-effects of colonisation. The residue of the hedonistic white man’s over-liberal approach to life, over-experimentation with things sexual and the downright sinful baseness of his mind. The African person who has gone on to exhibit any such traits is easily dismissed as having fallen culprit…
President Mugabe’s insistence that he will stay and contest the 2018 elections way past logic, sense and his physical abilities is very much in line with his fellow African leaders all over the continent, scheming and coming up with plots to remain in power. He is now third on the log for longest ruling Presidents…
By Spiked Correspondent NMB Bank has launched a range of life assurance products at the Harare Agricultural Show branded NMBLife. The new range of products embraces life assurance, a retirement plan and a funeral plan. Those who sign up for any of the three NMBLife products this week are being given an instant gift in…
By Patson Dzamara For a number of years Zimbabwe has been meandering in the corridors of confusion, leadership failure and despondency. Lurching from one crisis to another and perpetually yearning for the ever elusive prospect of a transition has become the norm for the nation which was once the bread basket of Africa. At the…
By Patricia Mashiri The command agriculture scheme that is being spearheaded by the government with the aim of ensuring food self-sufficiency is exhibiting at the 2017 Harare Agricultural Show. The scheme aims to boost agricultural production. Farmers receive loans in the form of irrigation equipment, inputs and chemicals, mechanised equipment, electricity and water payment, which…
By Byron Mutingwende The International Labour Organisation (ILO) identifies the media as a key player in fighting injustices associated with labour and is holding a media workshop with journalists in Livingstone, Zambia, in pursuit of promoting communication of workers’ rights. Speaking at the workshop dubbed “Communicating Labour Rights”, Alexio Musindo, the Director, ILO Country office…
The International Labour Organisation (ILO) launches on Monday 21 August 2017 a high-level Global Commission on the Future of Work initiative. Two serving heads of state or government co-chairing the Commission: Ameenah Gurib-Fakim, President of Mauritius, and Stefan Löfven, Prime Minister of Sweden will chair the commission. The Commission brings together some 20 experts from…
The Office of the President and Cabinet (OPC) is exhibiting at the 2017 Harare Agricultural Show in line with the Zimbabwe Agenda for Sustainable Socio-Economic Transformation (ZIMASSET)’s goal of enhancing food and nutrition security. “The Office of the President and Cabinet (OPC) stand will exhibit under the theme: Zim ASSET Fostering Linkages in the Seed…
By Byron Mutingwende In line with its key strategic thrust, the Institute of Food Nutrition and Family Sciences (IFNFS) of the University of Zimbabwe plans to launch a new Master of Science (MSc) degree in Human Nutrition programme that is meant to produce highly qualified nutrition cadres who will contribute to the solving of…
Cross border traders have lamented the sharp increase in the percentage required on the black market for them to take out their money from the Ecocash financial application. The black market exchange rate for cashing out money from Ecocash accounts has steadily risen up to 30% leading to the erosion of the profit margins, further…
By Edward Makuzva The first hour and a half of this match belonged to Zimbabwe A, as Brian Chari and Chamunorwa Chibhabha shared a fine opening partnership of 98 yesterday, at Harare Sports club. After that it was all about the South Africa Emerging side, who turned the tables totally on the home side,…
By Byron Mutingwende One of the leading mobile telephony service providers, NetOne is set to transform the lives of the generality of the Zimbabwean population following its launch of two important products namely OneCover and OneTech. Speaking during the launch in Harare on 17 August 2017, Brian Mutandiro, the NetOne Acting Chief Executive…
By Patricia Mashiri and Byron Mutingwende Both the society and the media are undermining sexual rights of minority groups, in contrast with the spirit of leaving no one behind as espoused in the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGS). In his opening remarks at a workshop held in harare under the theme “Media engagement Workshop on Sexual…
Even more fans of Spanish football will have access to Spain’s La Liga with the introduction of matches from this internationally popular soccer league to the DStv Family bouquet, which , along with DStv Access will soon also be boosted by several new, additional channels. Lovemore Mangwende, chief executive officer of MultiChoice Zimbabwe, said the…
By Byron Mutingwende The 2017 Southern African Development Community (SADC) Gender Protocol Alliance makes a strong call for radical action to transform economies, institutions and society to make gender equality in the region a reality by 2030. In a statement, the Alliance said it will this Thursday August 17 launch the 2017 edition of the…
Wisdom Mumera The current electoral laws still have loopholes allowing for voting using the old voter’s roll and there is a need to quickly amend the Electoral Act to avoid confusion, the Election Resource Centre (ERC) has said. According to the organisation the Electoral Act is vague on the issue of the old voter’s roll…
