African Parliaments have pledged to spare no effort in discouraging any government installed through unconstitutional means on the Continent. This is one of the resolutions made by the Conference of Speakers and Heads of African Parliaments (CoSAP) held in Abuja Nigeria to mobilise legislatures to throw their full weight behind the post-Covid-19 recovery plans. The…
Old Mutual Zimbabwe Limited today extended a generous donation of US$15 000 to National Blood Services Zimbabwe (NBSZ) towards the development of a low-cost solar system for the blood bank. The NBSZ is currently running a blood donation campaign to ease blood shortages in the country. In its mandate to continue improving the quality of…
Think you’re made for film and TV? Then apply to join the MultiChoice Talent Factory Academy Class of 2023! Aspiring and emerging young filmmakers are being invited to apply for places in the fifth academic year of the MultiChoice Talent Factory Academy, which opens in October. MultiChoice Zimbabwe publicity and public relations manager Liz Dziva…
By Lloyd Rabaya In what might seem an unorthodox development, a group of Bindura imbibers has resorted to forming their own church after other churches gifted them nothing but bigotry. The church, which allows congregants to bring their alcohol to worship centres but to consume it after the service, has since reached a membership of…
Human capital development is central to the overall socio-economic development matrix, Hon Jacob F. N. Mudenda, the Speaker of Parliament of Zimbabwe has said. He made the remarks during the Plenary Session on “Investing in Human Capital Development: Legislative Priorities in the COVID-19 Era” at the conference of Speakers and Heads of African Parliaments held…
Africa’s Travel Indaba 2022 was a boon for the continent’s tourism sector as well as the host city of Durban, province of KwaZulu-Natal (KZN). This is as hundreds of buyers and exhibitors from 55 countries descended on Inkosi Albert Luthuli International Convention Centre (ICC) from 2-5 May, to trade on the continent’s best tourism products…
South Africa A – 212-2 in 20 overs (Reeza Hendricks 101*, Ryan Rickelton 47, Jason Smith 30*; Ernest Masuku 2/34) Zimbabwe XI – 120-9 in 20 overs (Sikandar Raza 25, Milton Shumba 21, Wessly Madhevere 17; Junior Dala 3/19, Glenton Stuurman 3/23, Bjorn Fortuin 2/31) South Africa A won by 92 runs A dazzling…
By Ronnie Chisamba Upcoming Kadoma-born Afro-pop artiste, Croxxy Tee – real name Cleopas Mkuwu – strongly believes music promoters and seasoned local musicians should play pivotal roles in uplifting the careers of budding musicians. “ln Zimbabwe, it is not easy to make a name and achieve stardom in the music industry. This is mainly because…
SuperSport viewers on DStv will be counting down the days to the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar, with the tournament set to run from 21 November to 18 December and provide the most thrilling distillation of ‘The Beautiful Game’. DStv is the only true home of football in Africa, offering a range and depth of action that no other rival…
Steering Zimbabwean television content in a direction of greater quality and quantity is a key focus for Christine Nyirenda. Now head of programming for newly-established 3Ktv, she has her sights set on making sure there’s exponential growth in the amount of content for TV produced in Zimbabwe in coming years, matched by steady growth in…
The independent international group Clowns Without Borders (CWB) and the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) partnered to bring laughter and happiness to refugee children at Tongogara Refugee Camp and the Chipinge District communities as a prelude to commemorations marking World Refugee Day, which will take place on June 20th. Clowns Without Borders was…
Like all other industries, the COVID-19 pandemic caused significant disruption to mining operations but the industry has shown its resilience, President Cyril Ramaphosa has said. He made the remarks in his keynoted address at the Mining Indaba in Cape Town, South Africa, which is taking place at an important moment in the global recovery from…
Information Communication Technology (ICT) stakeholders are gathered in Vumba to discuss and digest matters impacting consumers and operators – the desire to balance service affordability while maintaining operator viability. In his keynote address, read by his deputy Dr. Dingumuzi Phuti, the Minister of Information Communication and Technology (ICT), Postal and Courier Services said the deliberations…
The African Union Commission (AUC), the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the International Labour Organization (ILO) and are hosting a policy dialogue to discuss the increasing importance of the informal economy in Africa at the Elephant Hills Hotel from the 10th to the 11th of May in Victoria Falls. The hybrid conference brings…
By Tafadzwa Muranganwa The Progressive People’s Party of Zimbabwe (PPPZ) has pledged to offer free houses for newly wedded couples. Speaking at the party’s manifesto launch at the Media Centre, PPPZ President Reverend Timothy Chiguvare said that once elected into office, newly wedded couples should not stress over accommodation as his government will offer free…
Europe Day marked the origin of the European Union as a project for peace in Europe. The EU aims to contribute to peace and security and to the sustainable development of the Earth (Article 2 of the EU Lisbon Treaty.) The achievements of the EU in this area, we are convinced, won the EU the…
The Zimbabwe Tourism Authority (ZTA) is this year exhibiting at the Arabian Travel Market (ATM), to be held in Dubai (UAE) starting today to the 12th of May. ZTA Head Corporate Affairs Godfrey ‘Chief’ Koti said the national tourism organisation is using the exhibition as an opportunity to create awareness of Destination Zimbabwe. “We intend…
Zimbabwe XI – 135-9 in 20 overs (Ryan Burl 41, Milton Shumba 41, Wessly Madhevere 23; Gerald Coetzee 4/19, Glenton Stuurman 2/26, Bjorn Fortuin 1/1) South Africa A – 73 all out in 16 overs (Khaya Zondo 18, Heinrich Klaasen 14, Bjorn Fortuin 7; Milton Shumba 4/15, Sikandar Raza 3/18, Tanaka Chivanga 1/6) Zimbabwe…
South Africa A – 184-8 in 20 overs (Heinrich Klaasen 56, Ryan Rickelton 47, Bjorn Fortuin 19; Tanaka Chivanga 3/29, Wessly Madhevere 2/9, Ernest Masuku 1/28) Zimbabwe XI – 42 all out in 12 overs (Richmond Mutumbami 16, Craig Ervine 8, Ryan Burl 6; Junior Dala 3/12, Bjorn Fortuin 2/4, Lizaad Williams 2/7) South…
In the quest to tackle the international economic crisis as a result of the Russia-Ukraine war, Zimbabwe is going to host a big Hybrid International Symposium in Victoria Falls at Elephant Hills Hotel, courtesy of Global Renaissance. “The symposium, to run from 24 to 26 May 2022 in the resort town of Victoria Falls, is…
By Clemence Muchedzi Junior Achievement Zimbabwe has urged youths to continue to push for new ideas and methods in the country in order to successfully transform the economy. Speaking during the launch of Elevating Project Management in the Youths’ Ecosystem attended by several schools across Zimbabwe, Junior Achievement Zimbabwe Executive Director Allan Chinhanho said youths…
Today, Saturday 7th May, 17 cyclists begin a two-day cycle to Mutare to raise awareness of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and rally Zimbabweans to own the 2030 Agenda and its 17 goals. The 263 kilometres cycle will end in Mutare on Sunday, with the Launch of Cycling for SDGs covering the SADC Region. The…
Employment and Labour Minister Thulas Nxesi formally launched the 5th Global Conference on the Elimination of Child Labour which will be held from 15-20 May in South Africa to help find solutions towards the elimination of child labour. “The time is therefore opportune for the global community to converge on African soil to find solutions…
The Zimbabwe Community Health Intervention Research (ZiCHIRe) is leading a consortium of organisations engaged in a project to address multiple myeloma in the country. The Zimbabwean Consortium comprises ZiCHIRe, UZ Haematology Unit, Hospaz, Jointed Hands Welfare Organisation, and the Cancer Association of Zimbabwe (CAZ) Speaking at an inception workshop on building awareness, diagnostic capacity, and…
By Tafadzwa Muranganwa A new opposition outfit, United Freedom Party has accused the police of being complicit in the fatal accident near Mutare. The accident occurred on Tuesday along Vumba Road when a commuter omnibus plying the Mutare-Chigodora route veered off the road and overturned after a police officer allegedly threw a spike. According to…
By Elvis Dumba Banket – Government intends to finance small-scale wheat farmers under the presidential inputs scheme with free inputs. Professor Obert Jiri, Chief Director of Agriculture Extension Department (AREX) under the Ministry of Agriculture said the small farmers who have access to irrigation for three hectares will benefit from the facility as the government…
South Africa A – 224-4 in 20 overs (Lesiba Ngoepe 114, Reeza Hendricks 77, Tristan Stubbs 17*; Tendai Chatara 1/37, Sikandar Raza 1/37, Tanaka Chivanga 1/45) Zimbabwe XI – 202-9 in 20 overs (Sikandar Raza 82, Ryan Burl 30, Wessley Madhevere 19; Lizaad Williams 3/38, Gerald Coetzee 2/31, Bjorn Fortuin 2/36) South Africa A…
Music Crossroads Academy Zimbabwe resident band Yenge Family will this Friday the 6th of May 2022 perform at Theatre in the Park from 7 PM until 10 PM. The admission is only $5, tickets are still available and bookings can be done on 0774232478 or 0782217462. The concert is organized by Rooftop Promotions and Dollarbill…
By Elvis Dumba Raffingora – Motorists who use the Raffingora Road that links Banket and Guruve are elated after the contractor rehabilitating the poor road moved on-site to start the road rehabilitation under the government emergency road rehabilitation program. Most motorists were shunning the roads due to the poor state of the road that saw…
The International Trade Centre (ITC) yesterday announced that 14 national trade promotion organizations have been shortlisted for the 2022 World Trade Promotion Organization (WTPO) Awards. The 14 national trade promotion organizations nominated for this year’s awards are from Austria, Brazil, Canada, Jamaica, Malaysia, the Netherlands, Nigeria, Qatar, the Republic of Korea, Saudi Arabia, Sri Lanka,…
The Permanent Secretary for the Ministry of Lands, Agriculture, Fisheries, Water, and Rural Development, Dr. John Basera officially launched the Potato Value Chain Financing Facility being administered by AFC Holdings on Tuesday, 3 May 2022. The launch was hosted by one of the first beneficiaries of the scheme, Mr. Ronald Museka at Parklands Farm in…
The World Health Organization (WHO) announced yesterday that it will update its global guidance on tuberculosis (TB) treatment as a result of a Doctors Without Borders/Médecins Sans Frontiéres clinical trial. The trial, TB PRACTECAL, is the first-ever multi-country, randomized, controlled clinical trial of a new all-oral, six-month treatment regimen to treat multi-drug-resistant tuberculosis (MDR-TB). Results…
By Tafadzwa Muranganwa Most indigenous churches have of late been embroiled in church leadership wrangles and this can only stop if succession policies are put in place, Council for Churches in Africa president believes. According to CCA president, Bishop Dr. Rocky Moyo, the only way to deal with the raging fights for leadership of churches…
The Board and Management of NetOne Cellular (Private) Limited mourn Samson Zvarimwa, their technician who died in an accident at Chilonga Bridge. In a statement, the telecommunication giant advised stakeholders that on 30 April 2022 at around 09:00 hours, one of the employees of NetOne who was a Technician – Samson Zvarimwa, was involved in…
As the world came together to observe World Press Freedom Day, the African Parliamentary Press Network (APPN) called for a more collaborative relationship between Parliament and the media to further entrench democracy on the continent. The observance of World Press Freedom Day reminds governments and for that matter Parliaments, of the need to respect their…
UNESCO’s flagship Our Rights, Our Lives, Our Future (O3 ) Programme is holding its Annual Review and Partners’ Meeting from 4 to 6 May 2022 in Johannesburg, South Africa. The meeting will be opened by the Honorable Angie Motshekga, Minister of Basic Education in South Africa. The O3 Programme, run in partnership with ministries of…
Africa’s Travel Indaba officially opened today with a call for the continent to work collaboratively to drive tourism growth, so as to accelerate the sector’s recovery. On a balmy day at the Inkosi Albert Luthuli International Convention Centre, over 634 and 625 buyers took their place at the continent’s premier travel trade show, as it…
In pursuit of fostering inclusivity, submissions to online consultations for the Zimbabwe National Consultation ahead of Stockholm +50 are underway with consultations led by the Government of Zimbabwe with support from UNDP Zimbabwe and the Swedish Embassy in Zimbabwe. Submissions to Online Consultations for the Zimbabwe National Consultation ahead of Stockholm +50. Consultations are led…
By Tafadzwa Muranganwa The United Freedom Party (UFP) – a newly formed opposition party has raised concern about the spiralling exchange rate saying it is impoverishing most workers. The foreign exchange rate is hovering around US1-450RTGS on the black market and United Freedom Party (UFP) in its Workers’ Day statement, said the development has had…
The National Association of Freelance Journalists (NAFJ) today joined the rest of the world in commemorating World Press Freedom Day (WPFD) and condemned acts meant to stifle the free flow of information. This year’s theme is “Journalism under digital siege.” NAFJ said the event, which is marked yearly on May 3, presents an opportunity for…
By Elvis Dumba Zvimba – Persons with disabilities are urging Parliament to speed up the enactment of the updated National Disability Policy into an Act since the current one has many gaps. A National Disability Bill is currently before the august house to replace the 1992 Act. Terrence Nyamazani, Founding Director of The Faith, Love,…
During the 2022 Zimbabwe Congress of Trade Unions Workers’ Day celebrations in Dzivarasekwa yesterday, the International Labour Organisation (ILO) reiterated its commitment to decent work. Annamarie Kiaga, Specialist on Informal Economy and Officer-in-Charge for the ILO Country Office for Zimbabwe and Namibia, representing her Director, Hopolang Phororo congratulated the working men and women of Zimbabwe…
Nepal – 181-5 in 20 overs (Mohammad Aadil Alam 47*, Kushal Bhurtel 46, Rohit Paudel 36; Brandon Mavuta 1/29, Brad Evans 1/39, Luke Jongwe 1/42) Zimbabwe A – 182-4 in 18.5 overs (Tadiwanashe Marumani 56, Tony Munyonga 50, Innocent Kaia 30; Basir Ahamad 2/22, Karan KC 1/35, Sandeep Lamichhane 1/50) Zimbabwe A won by…
It is only a day to go until Africa’s Travel Indaba. Taking place at the Inkosi Albert Luthuli Convention Centre and Durban Exhibition Centre from 2 to 5 May 2022, the trade show will once again bring the continent’s finest tourism products and experiences under one roof for the world to experience. Under the theme, Africa’s stories,…
By Alex Magaisa There is a video clip in which the Chairperson of the Zimbabwe Electoral Commission, Justice Priscilla Chigumba claims that she and her organization have no power to perform functions that the public demands in the running and supervision of elections. She argues that stakeholders must approach parliament so that she and ZEC…
