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…
The Harare Residents’ Trust (HRT) has followed the debate on the operations of City Parking and the Harare Municipal Traffic Enforcement Police, both entities under the City of Harare. The organisation averred that the City of Harare has been largely dishonest about the financial relationship that exists between the Traffic Enforcement Police and the City…
Jah Prayzah, the Zimbabwean contemporary music sensation, will make his debut at the Victoria Falls Carnival where fans can expect nothing short of fireworks. The hugely popular singer will be among the crème dela creme at the three-day festival now in its 11th edition. And Jah Prayzah, himself an absolute hit among Zimbabwean music fans,…
By Elvis Dumba Harare- Corporates have been urged to economically empower women-owned businesses to reach their full potential and advance sustainable development. The call was made by Deputy Minister for Women Affairs, Community, Small, and Medium Enterprises Development, Dr. Jennifer Mhlanga, during a signing ceremony of a Supplier Diversity and Inclusion (SDI) partnership agreement between…
By Elvis Dumba A twelve-year-old Muriel Mine Primary school athlete’s dream to showcase her talents at an international stage is coming true as she will be participating at the Confederation of African Athletics African Junior Athletics Championships scheduled for April 29 to May 3 in Zambia. PraiseGod Nyamulepa, a student at Muriel Mine Primary School…
By Tafadzwa Muranganwa An AfroJazz musician and gender activist, Maizon Tazvitya will this Saturday host a show to celebrate women and urge gender equality. The Dzivarasekwa-born artiste famed for the hit song, Majurumbwe will serenade revelers at FnG Restaurants at Showgrounds. He will be ably supported by songbird Pauline Gundidza. Speaking to this publication, Maizon…
By Vincent Maher, Group Executive: Head of Digital at MultiChoice Group Africa faces a reckoning when it comes to its relationship with digital technology. Challenges related to infrastructure rollout and the high cost of data mean it’s difficult for enterprises and institutions to adopt new solutions that can transform their activities and functions, as well as…
By Elvis Dumba The Municipality of Chinhoyi Public Relations Manager and Spokesperson Tichaona Mlauzi has assured residents and stakeholders in the town that their drinking water is safe for consumption with the local authority making monthly tests on the quality of their water. Mlauzi remarks follow viral news that circulated in some sections of the…
When African Union member states met in Abuja, Nigeria, in April 2001, they committed to allocating 15% of their government budgets to health. This happened because more resources were required to address the health challenges, including HIV and AIDS, Malaria, and Tuberculosis. This was an agreement by heads of state of African Union countries as they met…
The bank is committed to supporting countries across Africa to achieve accelerated development despite the recent economic shocks and geopolitical tensions affecting them The President of the Arab Republic of Egypt Abdel Fattah El-Sisi has commended the work of the African Development Bank Group (www.AfDB.org) in helping the continent to deal with the impact of…
The Judicial Service Commission (JSC) has announced the appointment of Constitutional Court judge, Hon. Justice Rita Makarau as Acting judge of the Supreme Court of Namibia with effect from 1 April 2023. The Commission said Hon. Justice Makarau’s secondment to the Namibian bench will run until 31 March 2024 and it speaks to the cordial…
Zimbabwe is getting ready to host the Victoria Falls Carnival, which returns this year this month. The organisers of the event said last year’s edition brought in over four thousand visitors to the destination. Bongani Ngwenya said his team is excited about the prospects of this year’s edition from a business creation perspective to the…
The 2022-2026 Zimbabwe UN Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework (ZUNSDCF) Steering Committee and stakeholders convened jointly by the Chief Secretary to the President and Cabinet, Dr Misheck JM Sibanda and the UN Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator Mr Edward Kallon reviewed development results in 2022 and endorsed plans for 2023. The ZUNSDCF, delivering US$524 million in various…
Zimbabwe launched the Second National Plan of Action against Trafficking in Persons – a successor plan to the first National Plan of Action against Trafficking in Persons which was launched in 2016. The launch yesterday was a culmination of an extensive and inclusive consultation process by the Government represented by the Anti-Trafficking Inter-Ministerial Committee and…
By Elvis Dumba Vanad Mine – Zvimba North Constituency Legislator Marian Chombo, who recently won in the ZANU PF primary elections with her win endorsed by the party’s politburo, has come to the aid of Vanad Mine Clinic. The clinic received a consignment of medical equipment from the legislator. The clinic was operating without basic…
Destination Zimbabwe Tourism delegation met with officials from Malaga Tourism at the ongoing World Travel Market (WTM) Africa in Cape Town, South Africa on Monday. Zimbabwe was led by the Zimbabwe Ambassador to South Africa, His Excellency David Hamadziripi. The meeting sought to discuss possible areas of cooperation while exploring mutual interests between the two…
By Elvis Dumba Chinhoyi – Plan International Zimbabwe has joined hands with the Ministry of Health and Child Care for malaria eradication in Kariba District where there will be mass malaria eradication campaigns whilst riding on collaborative action between the private-public partnership. Mashonaland West Provincial Medical Director, Dr. Gift Masoja told a Provincial Development Strategy…
Fastjet Zimbabwe on Tuesday, the 4th of April 2023 launched its additional domestic flights to Kariba and Hwange National Park. The new service routes bring to five the domestic destinations that the award-winning value-based airline now operates in Zimbabwe. Flights to Kariba and Hwange National Park are part of the airline’s domestic route development strategy…
The Embassy of the State of Palestine in Harare condemns in the strongest terms the Israeli police’s illegal invasion of Al-Aqsa Mosque in Jerusalem’s Old City to brutally attack using tear gases and rubber-coated bullets on hundreds of peaceful Palestinian worshippers who were holding an all-night Ramadan prayer vigil at the Muslim holy compound. Over…
Great Zimbabwe Development Project (GZDP) by its nature and scope calls for multi-stakeholder participation for the successful implementation and realization of project objectives. This emerged yesterday (4 April 2023) during the GZDP National Steering Committee (NSC) Sensitisation Meeting held at the Rainbow Towers Hotel in Harare. This was revealed by Selesio Zvawada, the Project Manager…
It was a successful end to one of the biggest events ever held on the continent Celebrating in style, Khosi was presented with the US$100,000 grand prize and loudly cheered on by the vibrant studio audience, marking the end of an unforgettable first edition of Big Brother Titans. The highly anticipated, border-breaking #BBTitans was a fusion of Big Brother…
Working with a high-performing team is a rewarding feature of a satisfactory work experience, according to Kundai Mapuranga, customer value management manager of MultiChoice Zimbabwe. “A team that performs consistently well is one of the greatest things in the workplace, and I have the pleasure to have that experience with the great team I have…
By Wallace Mawire The International Maize and Wheat Improvement Center (CIMMYT) will convene its annual field day at the CIMMYT Southern Africa Regional Office in Harare on the 5th of April 2023. The field day will be held at CIMMYT, a 12.5 km peg along Mazowe Road in Mt Pleasant, Harare. According to Moses Siambi,…
By Goodwill Zunidza in Victoria Falls Rising Victoria Falls-based side Nakaluba humbled their hosts Shanyai FC 2-1 in an absorbing final of the inaugural Shanyai Football Tournament staged at Chinotimba Stadium last weekend. The pre-season competition featured six teams from the Zifa Matabeleland North Division 2A & 2B, all fine-tuning for the 2023 football season….
While the Zimbabwe Lawyers for Human Rights (ZLHR) has come out strongly condemning the brazen bullying of journalists, particularly as elections beckon, Information, Publicity and Broadcasting Services Permanent Secretary Mr. Nick Mangwana has guaranteed the safety of media practitioners under President Mnangagwa’s administration. Mr. Mangwana pledged the protection of journalists while addressing Masvingo scribes during…
