By Dr. Emmanuel Katsvamutima I would like to share my personal experience from my interaction with Manyara Irene Muyenziwa, the President of the Freedom of Rights Under Sovereign (FORUS) Party whose dedication and love for the people of and development of Zimbabwe is undoubted. I will make reference to Jeremiah 7: 5-8 below: 5 “For if…
By Charles Dhewa The above statement is the main reason why indigenous knowledge should be part of the 4th industrial revolution. Most rural African communities have survived COVID19 so far not only due to their indigenous knowledge but unique sets of values on how to co-exist with nature and with each other. That is also…
By Promise Mkwananzi I write this letter to express my grave concern about the safety and security of the life and rights of MDC Alliance President Nelson Chamisa, who as a citizen of this country is entitled to the full protection of the law and as the leader of the largest political party in Zimbabwe…
Africa risks continued exposure to climate extremes unless it makes serious efforts to enhance and remodel its early warning systems, experts caution. “The message for Africa is simple — increasing ambition for action is an urgent imperative,” Dr. Richard Munang, the Africa Regional Climate Change Coordinator at the UN Environment Program (UNEP), told the Alliance for Science….
By Joyce Mukucha Following the discontinuation announcement of the HVTN 705 / HPX2008 trial which is also known as the Imbokodo study, scientists said they will remain positive about finding a solution to prevent HIV infection. The study which started in 2017 and ended in June 2020 was aimed at testing the efficacy of vaccines…
The Crisis in Zimbabwe Coalition (CiZC) has noted with concern and unreservedly condemned the political violence which took place in Masvingo Province on October 11, 2021. About 200 Zanu PF placard-waving supporters from Masvingo violently confronted opposition leader, Nelson Chamisa on his way to a meeting. His aides were injured and treated at a local hospital….
By Joyce Mukucha The new report by United Nations has underscored an urgent need for economies in the Asia-Pacific region to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, including to maintain their trade competitiveness as carbon taxes at borders threaten to rise. The Asia-Pacific Trade and Investment Report 2021 was jointly launched on Monday by the UN…
On October 14 and 15, Hivos’ African Crossroads will organize its fourth edition. The theme of this year’s gathering is ECOEXISTENCE. At the end of Crossroads 2021, participants will emerge with an actionable (collective) manifesto that aims to shape the trajectory of climate justice on the African continent for the years to come. African Crossroads…
Shincheonji Church of Jesus, the Temple of the Tabernacle of the Testimony, will hold a series of weekly seminars unravelling the biblical book of Revelation as misinformation around its prophecies fuels Covid-19 vaccine hesitancy across the globe. The Bible course titled, “Testimony on Prophecy and Fulfillment of Revelation, God’s New Covenant,” will run from October…
Ireland Women – 312-3 in 50 overs (Amy Hunter 121*, Gaby Lewis 78, Laura Delany 68; Josephine Nkomo 1/45, Loryn Phiri 1/51, Esther Mbofana 1/61) Zimbabwe Women – 227-8 in 50 overs (Josephine Nkomo 66, Ashley Ndiraya 38, Mary-Anne Musonda 36; Laura Delany 2/32, Sophie McMahon 2/44, Jane Maguire 1/24) Ireland Women won by…
Daves Guzha, the Director of Theatre in the Park said his organisation proudly presents ‘Footprints’ a play by Umkhathi Theatre Works from Wednesday 13 to Friday 15 October 2021 at their arena of entertainment. “Gates will be opening at 5:30 PM and the actual performance will be starting at 6 PM down to 7 PM…
Manyara Irene Muyenziwa, the President of the Freedom of Rights Under Sovereign (FORUS) Party has categorically condemned the culture of violence pitting perennial political protagonists, the MDC Alliance led by Nelson Chamisa and ZANU (PF). The rebuke by Muyenziwa follows skirmishes in Charumbira, Masvingo Province yesterday, among placard-carrying and rowdy angry youths and MDC Alliance…
With one accord in a landmark historical moment, the United Nations Human Rights Council (HRC) on Friday declared that access to a healthy, clean and sustainable environment is a universal human right and stated that it can also positively contribute to a global fight against climate change and its disastrous impacts. According to World Health…
By Desire Tshuma The Elsie Princess Foundation Zimbabwe (EPFZ) which has its headquarters in Harare is rolling out community uplifting programs nationwide with the objective of ending poverty among different communities in the country. Spiked Online Media news caught up with this foundation in Mutasa North, ward 3 while it was distributing chicks and poultry…
By Ronnie Chisamba A couple from Dhadhiya Village under Chief Bushu is appealing for assistance for its son who was diagnosed with delayed milestones at the age of 14 months. Richard Karedza (46) and Yudinenzi Pfumbakova (27) reside near Chakonda Growth Point along the Shamva-Madziwa road. They are the parents of 5-year-old Lasinaji Tinotenda Karedza….
On Friday 8th October, following a report of a possible poaching incident with GPS coordinates of a carcass, the Victoria Falls Anti-Poaching Unit lost its dedicated member Clever Kapandura and is commiserating with his family and acquaintances. As a response to the alert on the day in question, VFAPU deployed a team of anti-poaching scouts…
Senior representatives of the Pan African Parliament (PAP) had a meeting with President Lazarus Chakwera of Malawi to brief and consult him in his capacity as the Chairman of the Southern African Development Community (SADC) with regard to developments at PAP in view of the African Union (AU) Permanent Representative Council (Ambassadors) and Executive Council…
By Veritas The 10th of October is the World Day Against the Death Penalty and we need to ask ourselves the question: Where does Zimbabwe stand on this issue? The answer is that Zimbabwe has a President who has spoken out against the death penalty and we may be on the verge of bringing in a Bill…
By Elvis Dumba in Banket President Emerson Mnangagwa rose to power after he sought our blessings, chiefs in Zvimba district have said. Gibson Jenami, Chief Katizagombo said President Emerson Mnangagwa was the rightful successor to late former late President Robert Mugabe as the two were very close. Chief Katizagombo was speaking at the inaugural ZANU…
By Chimeno Azriel The well-written and exciting book Jenaguru Moonlight Dances was launched on Saturday online with the main launch expected next week in Harare. Speaking with the author Edwin ‘Mampara’ Msipa, the book launch is going physical next week. The adventurous novel talks about the young man who has never been to a rural…
By WHO Regional Director for Africa, Dr. Matshidiso Moeti World Mental Health Day, on 10 October, is an opportunity to draw attention to an often-overlooked and neglected aspect of our well-being. Almost two years into the COVID-19 pandemic, many people are experiencing isolation, anxiety or depression. World Mental Health Day is a chance to reflect…
By Elvis Dumba The uptake of maternal health services has largely been predominant among women with most men shying away from the issues for various reasons but recently men are embracing this subject. A survey by this publication revealed that males usually shy away from public medical institutions due to the lack of privacy and…
People in the Matebeleland and Midlands provinces have endorsed the Freedom of Rights Under Sovereign (FORUS) Party to take over the levers of running the country and steer it to sustainable development. The endorsement follows a visit to these provinces by the FORUS Party leadership who had several interface meetings with the grassroots wherein they…
International tourism enjoyed signs of rebound in June and July 2021 as some destinations eased travel restrictions and the global vaccination rollout advanced in many parts of the world. According to the latest edition of the UNWTO World Tourism Barometer, an estimated 54 million tourists crossed international borders in July 2021, down 67% from the…
Zimbabwe Women – 178 all out in 47 overs (Mary-Anne Musonda 26, Modester Mupachikwa 23, Precious Marange 20; Celeste Raack 3/34, Leah Paul 2/24, Cara Murray 2/42) Ireland Women – 179-2 in 39 overs (Gaby Lewis 96*, Leah Paul 63, Amy Hunter 4; Tasmeen Granger 2/53) Ireland Women won by eight wickets There…
By Joyce Mukucha The invasion of wetlands through illegal construction of houses and buildings as well as land degradation resulting from unlawful sand extraction is quite disturbing in the City of Chitungwiza. The disastrous developments were witnessed by Spiked Online Media during a media tour which was organised by the Zimbabwe Union of Journalists(ZUJ) on…
As malaria continues to be a primary cause of childhood illness and death in sub-Saharan Africa with more than 260 000 African children under the age of five who die from the disease annually, the World Health Organization (WHO) has recommended the widespread use of the RTS, S/AS01 (RTS, S) malaria vaccine among children in…
By Zimbabwe Coalition on Debt and Development The call for the Extractive Industry Transparency Initiative (EITI) has been topical during the ongoing Zimbabwe Alternative Mining Indaba that has been running from the 4th of October to today the 8th under the theme “Development Speaks: Amplifying Community Voices for improved accountability and transparency in natural resources governance in Zimbabwe”….
Following the water crisis situation which is becoming a global challenge, a new report published recently by the UN World Meteorological Organization (WMO) and partners emphasised the need for improved water management, monitoring, and forecasting in combating the dire situation. In 2018, the report indicated, some 3.6 billion people globally had inadequate access to water…
By Joyce Mukucha Blanket Mine (“Blanket”), a 64 percent subsidiary of Caledonia Mining Corporation Plc (“Caledonia”) has announced that the advance dividend loan account due from the Gwanda Community Share Ownership Trust (“GCSOT”) has now been repaid allowing the community to start receiving its full dividend amount from the entity. In a statement issued on…
By Veritas In a judgment handed down last Wednesday, a judge of the High Court, Justice Mafusire, ordered the reinstatement of six former opposition Members of the National Assembly who had had to vacate their seats on the ground that they no longer belonged to the party for which they were elected. The six are Kucaca…
With employment creation at the heart of the Government Agenda, the transition from the informal to the formal economy is a key ingredient to economic growth This emerged at the launch of the Zimbabwe Labour Market Diagnostic Analysis (LDMA) And Inception Report for the Formalisation Strategy held today, 8 October 2021 in Harare. Mr. Simon…
By Philip Mataranyika The year we spent in Chitungwiza with our mother, who had immersed herself in hustling in order to fend for her children, in the wake of the collapse of her marriage to her husband, Steven, was both exciting and painful. We were excited because we had missed staying with our loving mother,…
By Brenda Dube The MDC Chamisa-affiliated and Honest Ndlovu-led Inyathi Pressure group is reportedly up in arms against Bubi Rural District Council and Township residents for invading Council land and selling stands at a cost of US$500-US$5000 depending on the size. Ndlovu is a losing MDC A Councillor for Ward 11- Bubi district and is…
In his 2021 State of the Nation Address that coincided with the opening of the Fourth Session of the Ninth Parliament of Zimbabwe on 7 October 2021, President Emmerson Mnangagwa said his administration is buoyed by the upward growth trajectory of the economy. He said this year’s projections indicate an over 7.8% economic growth. …
21st Edition to run under the theme “Owning Our Story” Following a two-year hiatus due to funding constraints in 2019, and the Covid-19 pandemic in 2020, the Zimbabwe International Film Festival is making a return to the cultural event calendar this year, picking up where it left off with the theme “Owning Our Story”. …
The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) has provided $6 million toward the ongoing response to the COVID-19 pandemic through UNICEF to assist with infection prevention and control measures including water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH), health, and child protection interventions. This support will build on UNICEF’s overall role to enhance WASH in healthcare facilities…
There will be entertainment galore from 11th to 17th of October 2021 with the following being headline acts: The Good Son Pankhudi fires the woman from her job. Later, the woman comes back to Sanjeevni Sadan and applies ‘haldi’ on Pankhudi during her ‘haldi ceremony’. Vedant gets worried when he sees the woman unconscious in…
International energy infrastructure developer, Power Giants is using music to preach against child abuse as a medium of communication that reaches a wider audience with a view of influencing policy change and societal attitude towards the vice. Speaking to this publication, Power Giants Director, Edzai Kachirekwa called on all stakeholders to support the song that…
The International Trade Centre (ITC) and the International Cotton Advisory Committee commend the United Nations General Assembly resolution (A/RES/75/318) of officially recognizing 7 October as World Cotton Day. It is a historical moment to acknowledge the importance of cotton as a global commodity as well as its vital role in several countries. Cotton generates income and…
Thisability Hub in collaboration with Vana Trust today launched an accessible Vaya Taxi Service – a first-ever highly technological taxi in Zimbabwe that will see many people with disabilities have an improved mode of mobility. Special appreciation was extended to Cassava Smartech for helping in fulfilling the dreams of those with disabilities after it chipped…
By Joyce Mukucha The Minister of Lands, Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Rural Development, Dr. Anxious Masuka has communicated that Cabinet was concerned about the increase in the numbers of cattle rustlers and warned that measures were being put in place to ensure that the vice is curbed. He revealed this while presenting the update on…
The COVID-19 pandemic has raised concerns about the mental health of a generation of children while representing the tip of a mental health iceberg that has been ignored for far too long, the latest edition of UNICEF’s flagship report has revealed. The State of the World’s Children 2021 examines child, adolescent, and caregiver mental health…
By Caiphas Chimhete There is a need to retrain and capacitate rural community structures on their roles and responsibilities to ensure knowledgeable dissemination of health information for the attainment of universal health coverage in the country, a recent assessment has indicated. It was found out that members of health centre committees (HCCs), Village Development Committees…
In tourism, the need to tell our own story to showcase natural or human endowments to domestic and international tourists is pertinent and the current influx of news websites dedicated to cover this subject is most welcome. Recently, Travnesu (pronounced: Travel Nesu) said it will be bringing a comprehensive approach to Tourism reporting in Zimbabwe…
