Renowned church leader, Reverend Ngoni Motsi, has said the nation must rally behind initiatives being driven by Dr. Paul Tungwarara, the President’s Advisor, who is providing empowerment programmes for the veterans of the liberation struggle in pursuit of attaining Vision 2030. Speaking to journalists in Harare today, Rev Motsi, reperesenting other church leaders, applauded…
Addis Ababa – 16 February 2025 – Angolan Josefa Correia Sacko, outgoing African Union Commissioner for the Department of Agriculture, Rural Development, Blue Economy and Sustainable Environment, was honoured in Addis Ababa, with a medal of honour of merit, by the President of the Republic, Mohamed Oud Ghazouani. Th honour came on the sidelines…
Chief Fortune Charumbira, the President of the Pan-African Parliament, has on his behalf and that of the Bureau, and the entire membership of the Pan-African Parliament, conveyed hearty congratulations to His Excellency, Mohamed Ali Youssouf, the Government and people of the Republic of Djibouti, on his election as Chairperson and Her Excellency, Ambassador Salma Malika…
The Passengers Association of Zimbabwe (PAZ) and the Labour Economists and Afrikan Democrats (LEAD) have expressed profound concern over alarming revelations regarding the Urban Connect bus involved in the tragic accident on Thursday after investigations revealed that the bus was operating without a valid route permit, and the driver’s retest certificate had expired four years prior….
Nesco Community Football Club, a grassroots initiative based in Buhera District, Manicaland Province, Zimbabwe was founded on 7 January 2024 by UK-based Zimbabwean Mr Chamu Mhomwa. The club was established with the vision of creating a drug- and substance-abuse-free community while bridging the opportunity gap between rural and urban youth. The club is home to…
As the geopolitics of our world change, bold, visionary African leadership is needed now more than ever. As African leaders convene for the African Union (AU) Summit, the ONE Campaign is calling for bold and decisive action to address Africa’s deepening fiscal crisis. Across the continent, governments are forced to choose between servicing debt and…
Addis Ababa 14 February 2025 – Women are the backbone of Africa’s agri-food systems, contributing immensely to production, processing, distribution, and family livelihoods, outgoing African Union Commissioner for Agriculture, Rural Development, Blue Economy and Sustainable Environment Josefa Correia Sacko said in Addis Ababa. The Angolan diplomat at the end of her mandate at the…
Waste pickers from Epworth, Harare Showground, Tafara, Highfields, and Mabvuku have been trained in waste sorting, reducing, recycling, reuse, and management. Addressing graduates during the awarding of certificates and handover of protective clothing at the Mabvuku-Tafara Multi-clean Energy Centre today, Engineer Herbert Parichi, the Director of Infrastructure Planning and Environmental Management in the Office…
A ‘very rich’ legacy built up during the last eight years at the head of the continental body’s Agriculture, Rural Development, Blue Economy and Sustainable Environment (DARBE) portfolio is her gift to the new African Union Commissioner, the outgoing Commissioner of the African Union, Josefa Correia Sacko has said. The diplomat said this during…
Zimbabwe has called for stronger global solidarity and multilateral cooperation to address persistent social and economic challenges, emphasizing the need for inclusive growth and social cohesion globally. Speaking at the ongoing 63rd Session of the Commission for Social Development (CSocD63) in New York, Public Service, Labour, and Social Welfare Deputy Minister, Mercy Dinha, emphasized the…
Writes MSF MSF is calling on the US government to immediately resume funding for the full range of PEPFAR operations as well as other critical health and humanitarian aid. The decision by the US government to temporarily freeze funding to the President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) alongside all other foreign aid…
The Government of Eswatini has hailed the election of former Cabinet Minister, Mr. Moses Vilakati, as the Commissioner for the Department of Agriculture, Rural Development, Blue Economy, and Sustainable Environment (DARBE) in the African Union Commission. This achievement follows a highly competitive election held at the 38th African Union Summit in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, where…
War veterans received US$150,000 on Tuesday during the launch of the Presidential War Veterans Fund in Midlands province. This marks the latest phase of the national rollout, following similar disbursements in Masvingo, Mashonaland Central, Mashonaland East, and Bulawayo. The fund, which totals US$1.5 million nationwide, is part of the government’s efforts to support veterans who…
As the 38th African Union (AU) Summit roared to life today, the African Forum and Network on Debt and Development (AFRODAD), the One Campaign, and Christian Aid, through an online webinar, urged African Heads of State and Government and the African Union Commissioners who will take office to consider taking urgent initiatives to reform global…
Commissioner of the African Union’s Department of Agriculture, Rural Development, Blue Economy and Sustainable Environment, Josefa Correia Sacko said in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) that although agriculture is an important sector, most farmers on the continent practice rainfed agriculture, which is highly vulnerable to climate change. The Diplomat, who made these remarks at the International…
UK companies explore business opportunities with 50 women-led businesses from ten countries – Ghana, Kenya, Mozambique, Nigeria, Rwanda, Zimbabwe, Bangladesh, Mongolia, Nepal and Pakistan – following a trade mission in Manchester. As part of the trade mission, British buyers looking to diversify their supply chains met women entrepreneurs working in the fresh and processed agrifood, handicrafts,…
The President of the Pan-African Parliament (PAP), His Excellency, Chief Fortune Zephania Charumbira, has called for harmonisation of efforts by the African Union and other stakeholders involved in mediating the conflict in Sudan if the conflict is to come to an end. Speaking at the Political Meeting of the AGA-APSA Platform held in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia,…
Bulawayo, Zimbabwe – The Zimbabwe Council of Copyrights (ZICCO) has taken a major step in expanding its reach under the leadership of Board Chair Tindo Chiraya, successfully launching its outreach program in Bulawayo. The event, which attracted hundreds of businesspeople, artists, and community members, focused on educating stakeholders about the importance of copyright laws and…
The declining funding has hurt sustained gender equality and women empowerment gains in Zimbabwe, a gender equality and women empowerment development partner engagement meeting held in Harare yesterday has revealed. A Team Europe Gender Representative at the meeting, Maria Horno, the Head of Governance and Social Sector of the EU Delegation to Zimbabwe, said…
The modern, all-weather Traders’ Market in Mbare has been described as a major turning point that will witness the formalization of traders and improved working spaces for beneficiaries. Speaking during a tour to assess the progress made by Masimba Construction in Mbare yesterday, the Minister of State for Provincial Affairs and Devolution for Harare…
The United Nations remains resolute in its support for the Government of Zimbabwe as it strives to achieve sustainable development goals, particularly Goal 5 on Gender Equality and Women Empowerment, it has emerged. This was revealed by His Excellency Mr. Edward Kallon, UN Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator in his remarks at the Ministry of…
Writes Dr Tapwa Mashakada The Central Bank plays a key role in the promotion of growth and stability in the economy. Monetary policy is meant to complement fiscal policy to achieve price stability and reduce exchange rate volatility. This article reviews the Monetary Policy Statement that was announced by the Governor on 6th…
Over the past 30 years, extreme events such as wildfires, droughts, floods, and heat waves have multiplied due to the warming climate. According to climate models and research conducted by the IPCC, NASA, and other scientific institutions, their frequency, intensity, and duration are expected to grow in the future. Apart from the dramatic toll…
Ahead of the African Union (AU) Summit this week, a new report by ActionAid reveals that over three-quarters of all lower-income countries spend more on foreign debt than on their own healthcare systems and more than half spend more on debt servicing than education. Rich polluting countries owe low and lower-middle-income countries US$107 trillion in…
In a significant step toward modernizing healthcare delivery in Zimbabwe, NetOne and Zim Smart Village have launched another OneHealth Telemedicine Virtual Hospital in Chirumhanzu, marking the latest addition to a growing network of over 22 telemedicine booths commissioned across the country. The initiative, spearheaded by the First Lady of Zimbabwe, Dr. Auxillia Mnangagwa, represents a…
The joint East African Community (EAC) and the Southern African Development Community (SADC) Summit on the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has come up with concrete resolutions aimed at addressing the escalating security crisis in the eastern region. Among the resolutions was a call for a ceasefire where the summit urged all conflicting parties…
Writes Fakunle John Aremu Introduction Artificial Intelligence (AI) is revolutionizing the marketing landscape by enabling personalization and automation at an unprecedented scale. Marketers are leveraging AI to analyze vast amounts of data, predict consumer behaviour, and create tailored experiences. AI-powered tools such as chatbots, recommendation engines, and automated email marketing are enhancing customer…
Writes Dr Tapiwa Mashakada The land reform program which started in 2000, sought to address historical injustices and imbalances in land ownership and distribution patterns. Before 2000, fertile agricultural land was owned by only 4500 white farmers while the black African majority were confined to tribal trust lands where the land was rocky,…
By Dr Tapiwa Mashakada The Maji-Marefu Institute of Economic Governance has been monitoring the business environment since the announcement of revenue measures in the 2025 National Budget. These measures were pronounced in the November 2024 Budget Statement. Within a month of announcing the tax and anti-smuggling measures, some retail shops started to face…
The Southern African Development Community (SADC) and the East African Community (EAC) are holding a joint summit in Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania to address the security situation in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) to find a solution to the ongoing conflict in the region. The Summit seeks to engage all parties to…
Promoting sustainable building practices contributes to the Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs), it has emerged. The UN-Habitat in collaboration with the Green Building Council of Zimbabwe (GBCZ) hosted the awareness and advocacy workshop aimed at promoting sustainable building practices that contribute to the Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) of Zimbabwe highlighting success stories from other countries…
A meeting of the Ministry of Skills Audit and Development and the media has revealed that the development of skills is essential for economic growth and workforce competitiveness. Addressing the engagement workshop in Harare on Wednesday, Ambassador Dr. Rudo Chitiga, the Permanent Secretary for the Ministry of Skills Audit and Development emphasised the importance…
Writes Wallace Mawire The Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan on 5 February 2025 observed the Kashmir Solidarity Day at the Embassy premises in Harare to honour the resilience of the Kashmiri people and their fight for justice and against oppression allegedly perpetrated by India. The ongoing repression in Indian-occupied Jammu and Kashmir highlights…
The Southern African Development Community (SADC) is holding a Stakeholders’ Technical Meeting and a Senior Official Meeting of the Affected Member States on the Resolution of the Challenges at the Kasumbalesa Border Post from 4 to 7 February 2025 in Harare Zimbabwe. The summit in August 2024 directed the SADC secretariat to convene an…
African Sun Harare, Zimbabwe – February 6, 2025 – Imagine the soothing sounds of the Zambezi River, breathtaking sunsets over the savannah, and cherished moments with loved ones. With the African Sun Weekend Special, these dreams can become your reality. African Sun Weekends Promotion, is a special offer designed to create magical experiences…
Dr. John Basera, a leading candidate for the position of Commissioner for Agriculture, Rural Development, Blue Economy, and Sustainable Environment of the African Union Commission (AUC) has highlighted his vision, experience, and plans to strengthen agricultural development and the blue economy across Africa. Speaking to Spiked Online Media, Dr Basera demonstrated that he is a…
Writes Linda Tsungirirai Masarira When I become President, I will ban foreign aid on my first day in office. For too long, foreign aid has been a tool used by powerful nations to maintain control over weaker states, particularly in Africa. It is not designed to uplift the people but rather to advance the…
The continent is still not exploiting the full potential of its animal resources, largely because it is failing to fully utilise the opportunities available and address key challenges such as animal feed and health, African Union Commissioner Josefa Correia Sacko said in Addis Ababa. The diplomat, who was speaking at the launch of the…
About 67.4 million people in the Horn of Africa are food insecure, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD), an East African bloc, said in a joint report. This is a rise from 64.8 million at the end of November 2024, the institutions said,…
Zimbabwe Children and Youth Position Paper on the Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) 3.0 (2025 – 2035) Prepared by Cinderella Ndlovu and Eric Morgen Moyo Rapporteurs: Linet Ndou, Natalie Gwatirisa, Shamiso Mucha Introduction The Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) are the core of the Paris Agreement and serve a critical role in determining…
Leading pan-African telecom group, AXIAN Telecom is proud to announce that it has officially become a signatory of the GSMA Humanitarian Connectivity Charter (HCC). Launched in 2015 by the GSMA, the HCC aims to enhance the preparedness, response, and recovery capabilities of Mobile Network Operators (MNOs) during sudden onset emergencies, such as natural disasters. AXIAN Telecom…
The Securities and Exchange Commission of Zimbabwe (SECZim) is deepening capital market awareness through the #MySchool outreach programme, which is empowering students and teachers across Zimbabwe with essential knowledge about the capital market. Leveraging the innovative capital market toolkit, (the toolkit) the programme is designed to foster financial literacy and encourage future participation in the…
Stakeholders from diverse backgrounds are holding a critical consultation meeting in Harare on strengthening Zimbabwe’s climate commitments under nationally determined contributions (NDCs). In his opening remarks read on his behalf by Mr. Lovemore Dhoba, Acting Director of the Climate Change Management Department, the Chief Director of Climate Change and Meteorological Services in the Ministry…
The African Union Commissioner recognised in Addis Ababa that the efforts that have been made in food security, sustainable environmental practices, rural development, and the blue economy have had a tangible impact on the entire continent. Josefa Sacko, who was speaking at a meeting with members of the Department of Agriculture, Rural Development, Blue…
Palestine’s Ambassador to Zimbabwe, HE Dr. Tamer Almassri has strongly condemned the ongoing Israeli military aggression against Palestinian refugee camps and towns in the West Bank, which has entered its 14th consecutive day killing over 25 Palestinians while dozens are injured and detained. The attacks, concentrated in Jenin camp, Al-Far’a camp, Tulkarm camp, and the…
