The modernisation and industrialisation of Africa urgently require the adoption of science, technology, and innovation, President Emmerson Mnangagwa has said. He made the remarks yesterday while officially opening the Sixth Transform Africa Summit running from 26 to 28 April 2023 in Victoria Falls under the theme “Innovate, Connect, Transform” which he said provides an apt…
By Baboloki Semele The United Nations 2023 Annual Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) Youth Forum takes place amidst a world challenged by geopolitical tensions, a relentless climate crisis, rising poverty and inequalities, and a slow and uneven recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic. Against this backdrop, the Forum is an opportunity for young people to voice…
By Baboloki Semele The African Development Bank (AfDB) Group has launched a six-month campaign to sensitize its internal and external stakeholders on its new Whistleblowing Policy, approved by the Boards of Directors in January this year. The Whistleblowing Policy 2023 builds on a 2007 policy, which at the time was widely considered progressive and reflective…
All is set for Zimbabwe’s participation at the 4th edition of the Takulandirani Malawi International Tourism Expo 2023 to be held from 26 to 27 April 2023 at the Bingu Wa Mutharika International Convention Centre (BICC) in Lilongwe. The tourism expo comes after two years in hibernation due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Zimbabwe and Malawi…
By Charles Dhewa The relationship between climate change and indigenous knowledge systems (IKS) can be understood better if discussed from a historical perspective. This approach can show pathways and trends through which indigenous knowledge was an integral driver of how African communities dealt with a changing climate using their knowledge, values, intuitions, and experiences. Historical…
By Elvis Dumba Kutama – Zvimba South Constituency legislator, Dr. Philip Chiyangwa has facilitated the upgrade of formerly Catholic Bishops run Father O’hea Mission Hospital to a general hospital. The 120-bed mission hospital, which was one of the best hospitals in Zvimba District and was the first institution to provide HIV treatment services that included…
Popular traditional healer, Sekuru Banda has come to the rescue of musician Paradzai Mesi who had reportedly fallen on hard times and resorted to drug abuse. Mesi hogged the limelight when videos of him being accused by fellow farm workers of being caught in the act of stealing groceries from a tuckshop in Concession were…
As the world celebrates World Malaria Day on 25 April 2023! The Community Working Group on Health (CWGH) is calling on the government to invest more domestic funding in malaria prevention, diagnosis and treatment supported by strengthened community-driven awareness initiatives to stop the current malaria-related illnesses and deaths. In recent years, Zimbabwe has been experiencing…
By Elvis Dumba Banket – Climate change has affected weather patterns around the world, thereby affecting many sectors, which include agriculture. Tropical cyclones and other climate change-induced weather patterns have contributed to droughts due to lack of rain and excessive rains in different areas with catastrophic consequences in some places where the loss of property…
Afro house legend in the making — Panashe Chamboko, known by his stage Master Shekkor — a South African-based musician originating from Zimbabwe is sending shockwaves in entertainment circles. Master Shekkor was born in Harare, Zimbabwe, but later relocated to Namibia where he discovered his love for House Music. He then returned to Zimbabwe in…
The President of the Pan-African Parliament (PAP), H.E Chief Fortune Charumbira is currently on a working visit to the Republic of Kenya. Earlier today, he met with Rt. Hon. Moses Wetangula, Speaker of the National Assembly. They discussed ways to strengthen partnerships to advance the African agenda including regional integration, economic development, and peace and…
In a show of confidence for his leadership acumen, Dr. Gift Machengete, the Director-General of the Postal and Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (POTRAZ) was yesterday elected Vice President of the Council of African Regulators ahead of the Transform Africa Summit slated for 26-28 April 2023 in Victoria Falls. This was revealed by Smart Africa Chief Executive…
Rooftop Promotions will be hosting Bulawayo-based music giant Jeys Marabini at Theatre in the Park this Friday the 28th of April 2023. The concert will start at 7:30 PM till late and admission is $10. Bookings can be done at Theatre in the Park offices located at the corner of Herbert Chitepo and Leopold Takawira…
Financial Services giant, Old Mutual Zimbabwe giant is lighting up this year’s Zimbabwe International Trade Fair’s Scholastica and Innovators Forum program by bringing its flagship financial literacy program On The Money. Participants to the two ZITF programs stand to benefit from life transforming, sound financial literacy presentations based on Old Mutuals’ On The Money program….
Get ready for an explosive new crime series. Based on a real-life trial, Love & Death, HBO Max’s latest title, premieres on M-Net, Express from the US. The chilling seven-episode limited series will premiere on M-Net (DStv Channel 101) Express from the US with the first three episodes on Friday, 28 April at 03:00. Thereafter, the episodes will be…
The Adam Molai Foundation (AMF) will hold Health and Wellness Days in Marondera on Wednesday, 26th of April, and Thursday, 27th of April 2023. The events, which will take place at Cherutombo North (Pagomo) and Marondera East (Yellow City) Seventh Day Adventist churches respectively, aim to improve attendees’ physical and mental well-being. The Health and…
By Ronnie Chisamba Afrotonic Sound Music, a fast-growing music production entity housed in the capital, released its epic debut EP on Wednesday night last week on YouTube and other social media platforms. Titled Afrotonic Sound Volume One, the new offering is comprised of 7 tracks. Produced by Good Kid, the EP features veteran reggae artiste…
By Elvis Dumba Banket – Representatives of people with disabilities have called upon various stakeholders to make considerations of this special group in service delivery provision. The call was made by Kind Matope, the chairperson of the National Council for Disabled People of Zimbabwe, for the Banket District Chapter. Matope made the call during the…
In fulfilment of the aspirations of the National Development Strategy (NDS 1) of improving Diaspora participation in national development, the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Trade Honourable Ambassador Frederick Shava will host the Inaugural Diaspora Investment Conference “Spotlight Zimbabwe”, during the sidelines of the 63rd Edition of the Zimbabwe International Trade Fair (ZITF) on…
Increased private sector participation across Africa’s critical minerals and energy sectors is crucial for the continent to move its economies forward, says Haddison Etchou at IBC Consultancy Energy Capital & Power (www.EnergyCapitalPower.com) spoke with Haddison Etchou, Corporate Finance & Tax Professional at IBC Consultancy, during the launch of the African Critical Minerals Summit (https://apo-opa.info/3Aqq5QF) in…
By Elvis Dumba Banket – The government has set a target of hectares for wheat production as the country moves towards a wheat self-sufficient economy. Various stakeholders in the agriculture sector said they are geared up for the 2023 wheat season, with farmers being urged to get their agriculture inputs from reputable manufacturers to avoid…
The President of the Pan-African Parliament (PAP) has encouraged the youth to be the driving force behind the implementation of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA). H.E. Chief Fortune Z. Charumbira called on young people to tap into opportunities offered by intra-African trade, and play a leading role in accelerating Africa’s industrialisation and economic transformation. The President…
Zanu PF Secretary for Youth Affairs Honourable Tino Machakaire is tackling drug and substance abuse at the grassroots assisting communities to desist from such practices, taking a cue from President Mnangagwa. Of late, President Mnangagwa has been compelling the youth to desist from drug and substance abuse saying Government will soon review the law on…
By Elvis Dumba Mhondoro – President Emmerson Mnangagwa has hailed the public-private partnerships for strengthening the country’s health sector. He said this in Mhondoro, where he officially commissioned Zimplats Mine’s Mubaira Hospital Project. President Mnangagwa said the government is committed to scaling up responses towards quality health services provision in the country. “This commissioning of…
Freedom of Expression, Freedom of Information, and Safety of Journalists in Sub-Saharan Africa and beyond are sacrosanct virtues that should be upheld, Mr. Edward Kallon, the United Nations (UN) Zimbabwe Resident Coordinator has said. He made the remarks today at the UN Regional Workshop to Upscale UN-wide Understanding of the Rights to Freedom of Expression,…
The Common Market for East and Southern Africa (COMESA) Gender and Social Affairs Division is working on the empowerment of women in the region. This emerged yesterday at the COMESA workshop on Gender Policy, Implementation, and Gender Planning guidelines held in Harare yesterday with the objective of creating awareness among stakeholders on gender issues guided…
The historic agreements initiated by Israel based non-profit organization Save a Child’s Heart, will provide lifesaving medical care to thousands of children in Sub-Saharan Africa suffering from congenital heart defects while facilitating sharing of medical skills and knowledge among medical centers within the three countries For the first time in history, the Zambian National Heart…
H.E. Dr. Monique Nsanzabaganwa, Deputy Chairperson of the African Union Commission (AUC) held a working session with the Bureau of the Pan-African Parliament (PAP), led by H.E. Chief Fortune Charumbira. The meeting took place at the seat of the Continental Parliament in Midrand, South Africa. The consultation formed part of the ongoing engagements between the…
Fastjet Zimbabwe, the award-winning value-based airline, has today unveiled its new uniform designs marking the airline’s readiness for the runway. Fastjet’s new uniform, representing a modern and smart look that captures the airline’s brand identity, will be worn by its ground staff and aircrew across all its bases in Zimbabwe and South Africa from Thursday,…
Political leadership is not for the faint-hearted, women in high echelons of power in Zimbabwe’s major political parties have said. They revealed this at the Media Training Workshop on Women’s Political Participation jointly convened by Gender and Media Connect (GMC) and UN Women in Zimbabwe that kicked off in Harare on 19 April 2023 and…
Renowned South African-based Zimbabwean Prophet Mellontik Orasi Sos has lauded Pasi neGuka hitmaker Craig Zonke for speaking against drug and substance abuse. In a video that has since gone viral, the Gutu-born cleric poured his heart on the drug abuse before heaping praise on gospel rapper, Craig Zonke, for taking a bold stance to condemn…
Recognising climate change as a serious threat to social and economic development, Zimbabwe has been prioritizing adaptation in recent years. In 2015, a National Climate Change Response Strategy was passed. Two years later, the country’s first National Climate Policy was adopted, providing an overarching framework for climate action programming. With UNDP support, a comprehensive National Adaptation…
African editors, journalists and media stakeholders are to craft a future of rights on the continent at the 2nd Africa Media Convention (AMC) scheduled for Lusaka, Zambia from 11-13 May 2023. Under the 2023 World Press Freedom Day (WPFD) theme: Shaping a Future of Rights: Freedom of Expression as a driver for all other human…
By Elvis Dumba Mt Darwin – As the country celebrates 43 years of independence, the government has made tremendous strides towards economic development in various sectors such as health, mining, education, and agriculture. President Emmerson Mnangagwa said the country’s own people are responsible for nation-building through peaceful hard work. Speaking during the 43rd Independence celebrations…
Own Correspondent On behalf of Chief FZ Charumbira whose name has been making rounds across social media platforms and some news outlets over allegations that he raped his niece, we want to make the following clarification in the interest of setting the record straight. Chief Charumbira has not been reported for rape at any police…
The Role of African Central Banks in Promoting Sustainable Financing for Youth Climate Action By Dr. Richard Munang As the global community faces the urgent need to mitigate climate change and its impacts, green finance and sustainability initiatives are becoming increasingly important. By leveraging financial services, we can develop and implement innovative solutions that promote…
On Palestinian Prisoner’s Day, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates of Palestine salutes the thousands of Palestinian detainees who have been and are still held arbitrarily and illegally in Israeli detention dungeons. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs reiterates the centrality of the Palestinian detainees’ cause and reaffirms that their freedom is a fundamental part…
By Elvis Dumba Banket – Various businesses have partnered with the government in the success stories in the agriculture sector with climate-proof agricultural practices – The Pfumvudza/Intwasa geared to improve household food security. The Pfumvudza/Intwasa program has seen the country able to export maize for humanitarian purposes after tonnes of grain were donated to Malawi…
As government spearheads Sustainable Wildlife Management Programme (SWMP) in Binga, there was a site visit to the arid district by the Secretary for Environment, Climate, Tourism, and Hospitality Industry Ambassador Raphael Tayerera Faranisi last week. Zimbabwe is a well-endowed country with flora and fauna and it is a sought-after destination because of all that it…
The President of the Pan African Parliament (PAP), Hon. Chief Fortune Zephania Charumbira, has noted with grave concern the outbreak and escalation of armed conflict between the Sudanese army and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF), which has resulted in the death of at least three civilians and injuries to countless others. The PAP President…
The Vic Falls Carnival has announced that Nigerian singer-songwriter, CKay, will be headlining the 2023 Vic Falls Carnival Main Stage at Elephant Hills Resort, Zimbabwe which takes place from Friday 28th April to Sunday 30th April 2023. CKay, also known as ‘Africa’s Boyfriend’, is the rising star in the ever-burgeoning Afrobeats scene, spearheading a self-coined…
By Elvis Dumba Chinhoyi – Minister of Information, Publicity, and Broadcasting Services Senator Monica Mutsvangwa has officially opened Zimpapers-run Platinum FM Radio Station in Chinhoyi that covers Mashonaland West Province. Platinum FM rebranded from Nyami Nyami FM, which used to broadcast from Kariba. She said the opening of Platinum FM is a result of the…
By Wallace Mawire Medcom Personnel, a healthcare recruitment company specializing in the placement of healthcare professionals, the brainchild of a Zimbabwean-born couple located in the United Kingdom has achieved a milestone by attaining seven years of operation. The company was founded by an enterprising couple, William and Irene Mtisi, who are both Zimbabwean nationals who…
By Wallace Mawire Touched by the devastating Tropical Cyclone Freddy which ravaged Malawi and killed many nationals of the Southern African country, including maiming many, Zimbabwe’s business sector is joining the rest of the global well-wishers to offer help and support to the troubled communities of the country. According to authorities as of 21 March…
Staff Reporter A Deaf Women Included (DWI) official has called for information on Sexual Reproductive Health Rights (SRHR) that is disability inclusive. DWI vice chairperson, Ms. Cleopatra Nyaku said women and particularly girls with hearing impairments are often ignored when it comes to information regarding SRHR. “In terms of Sexual Reproductive Health Rights, awareness among…
