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A new joint research initiative is bringing together experts from Australia and France to enhance wheat yields amid a changing climate. The International Associated Laboratory “Wheat Adaptation to Changing Environments” (WheatACE) unites researchers from The University of Queensland, France’s National Research Institute for Agriculture, Food and the Environment (INRAE), and the University Clermont Auvergne….
Writes Chinedu Moghalu 29 May 2025 – The election of Dr. Sidi Ould Tah as the 9th President of the African Development Bank (AfDB) today at the Annual General Meeting in Abidjan, with a commanding 73% of Regional Member Countries (RMCs) and 77% overall—a double mandate never before achieved in the Bank’s history—was no…
Writes Edgar Gweshe Harare is losing its headwater wetlands – sources of water for the capital- at an alarming rate. According to the Environmental Management Agency (EMA), 82% of the country’s wetlands are moderately to severely degraded, with only 18% remaining in a relatively undisturbed state. Statistics show that over the last two…
Writes Sirak Gebrehiwot 28 May 2025, Harare – In a significant milestone for Zimbabwe’s economic trajectory, last week Harare hosted the launch of three key development initiatives: the eTrade Readiness Assessment, the National Productive Capacities Gap Assessment, and the Holistic Productive Capacities Development Programme. These initiatives, rigorously prepared by the United Nations Conference…
Writes Engineer Jacob Kudzayi Mutisi As Zimbabweans, do we pause to look inward and realize that some of the solutions we desperately seek already lie within our own institutions? The National Railways of Zimbabwe (NRZ) stands as a textbook example of how one institution, once powerful and respected has been allowed to decay, yet still…
Writes Sirak Gebrehiwot 27 May 2025, Harare – In an era where the youth are increasingly recognized as critical agents of change, Zimbabwe’s commitment to enhancing youth engagement for the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) marks a significant milestone. The Youth Empowerment Strategy for Zimbabwe is a bold initiative designed to harness the potential of the…
As the dust settles on the momentous Bulilima Drug and Substance Abuse Campaign & Life Skills Graduation held on 24 May 2025, NetOne’s message rings clear across the nation: Zimbabwe is taking a firm stand against drugs, and no community will be left behind. Hosted in the heart of Matabeleland South Province, this initiative…
It is incumbent upon policymakers, educators, guardians, and elders to ensure that the digital generation is not only empowered technologically but equipped ethically, politically, and constitutionally to shape a just and inclusive Africa, Chief Fortune Charumbira, the President of the Pan-African Parliament, has said. He made the remarks on Monday 26 May 2025 on…
A significant occasion, Africa Day honors the achievements, diversity, and solidarity of the continent. With the assistance of My Food is African, a regional campaign for My Food is Zimbabwe, the Mbare community has utilized the celebration this year to highlight the importance of agroecology in tackling climate change, a significant issue affecting agriculture and…
Artificial Intelligence is having unprecedented impacts on Press Freedom and the Media as it comes at a time when it is becoming the tool of choice in the media sector and newsrooms. This emerged today 24 May 2025 at the belated commemoration of this year’s World Press Freedom Day by the Media Institute of…
The shared commitment to regional cooperation and integration, environmental stewardship, and sustainable development as espoused under the SADC Transfrontier Conservation Areas (TFCAs) should put communities at the forefront, President Emmerson Mnangagwa has said. President Mnangagwa made the remarks at the close of the historic inaugural SADC Transfrontier Conservation Areas (TFCA) Conference and Summit which…
on 23 May 2025 in Cambridge, the Unites States, at the end of the 2025 International Summit on Genome Editing, the Global Observatory for Genome Editing issued a Statement calling for a Charter on Emerging Technologies and Human Dignity. A global process of developing such a Charter will facilitate deeper reflection, responsibility, and moral purpose and protect…
On May 22, 2025, Dr. Shakemore Chinofunga, Executive Director of ICT at Chinhoyi University of Technology, stood before Parliament with a powerful message: Artificial Intelligence (AI) is not a distant innovation—it is the present force that must drive Zimbabwe’s national development strategy. Speaking with urgency and clarity, he presented a compelling blueprint for embedding…
The Transfrontier Conservation Areas (TFCAs) Framework under the Southern African Development Community (SADC) complements regional strategies in eco-tourism, climate resilience, and rural development, and contributes meaningfully to national goals of equity and shared prosperity. This came to the fore in opening remarks by Zimbabwe’s Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Trade and Chairperson of…
Story by Violet Mashonga Chinhoyi, nestled in Zimbabwe’s Mashonaland West Province, is grappling with a severe refuse collection crisis that has left its residents in a precarious situation. The local authority’s failure to collect refuse has resulted in streets being littered with garbage, creating an eyesore and a serious health hazard. The crisis, which…
Artificial intelligence (AI) is not just a technological tool but a transformative force that can redefine parliaments, and influence the legislative process and way of engagement with citizens, Hon Tatenda Mavetera, the Minister of ICT, Postal and Courier Services has said. She made the remarks during the Mini-Symposium on Artificial Intelligence at the New Parliament…
A new World Bank report reveals that transportation inefficiencies are causing significant food losses in Africa. Thirty-seven percent of locally produced food is lost in transit due to slow processing times, poor infrastructure, and non-tariff barriers. According to the report, Transport for Food Security in Sub-Saharan Africa: Strengthening Supply Chains, prioritizing investments in 50 transportation…
Member states of the Southern African Development Community (SADC) have been urged to uphold collective commitment to transboundary cooperation under the regional bloc’s Transfrontier Conservation Areas (TFCAs). Addressing the SADC TFCAs International Conference at the Rainbow Towers Hotel in his welcome remarks in Harare today, Ambassador Tadeous Tafirenyika Chifamba, the Permanent Secretary for Environment,…
Advocate Jacob F. N. Mudenda, the Speaker of Parliament of Zimbabwe, has urged the need to address the debt constraint on the country’s fiscal flexibility and investment capability to spur economic development. This came to the fore in a keynote address delivered on his behalf by Hon C. Chiduwa, the Chairperson of the Parliamentary…
Between 20 and 22 August 2025, the African Marketing Confederation (AMC) and Technology Information Confederation Africa (TICON Africa) will be hosting their annual conferences in the tranquil setting of Ghana’s Labadi Beach Hotel. The events were officially launched today, 15 May through a live link to Labadi Beach Hotel, Accra, in Ghana. The launch…
Writes Valentine Maponga Harare – Authorities in Zimbabwe’s capital have launched an extensive campaign to demolish illegal structures as part of efforts to combat land invasion and uphold urban planning regulations, city officials said. The Harare City Council said the demolitions are being carried out under the Regional, Town, and Country Planning Act, targeting…
Writes Daniel Njiwa A series of events unfolded over the last few weeks culminating in a landmark agreement to resume trade between Malawi and Tanzania, a commendable gesture and a strong demonstration that Africa is on the right track and committed to charting a homegrown path to economic and #foodsystems transformation. While some of…
To kickstart a fully packed programme, Speaker of Parliament, Honourable Advocate J.F.N Mudenda, who is leading a parliamentary delegation on a bilateral visit to China, embarked on an enriching itinerary, visiting iconic institutions that showcase China’s rich history, innovative prowess, and political landscape. Speaker Mudenda visited the Palace Museum (Forbidden City), the Ant Group…
Board chairman of AGRA and former Ethiopian Prime Minister Hailemariam Dessalegn says the future of Africa’s food systems depends on the youth of the continent. Speaking at the launch of the Africa Food Systems Forum in Dakar, Senegal, he said the youth are already doing great things in Africa’s agriculture, and efforts to make…
Dr. Deckster Savadye, the Chief Executive Officer and Registrar of the National Biotechnology Authority of Zimbabwe (NBA), who is currently in India, New Dehli, attending the 31st Board Meeting of the ICGEB said the country is set to benefit immensely from its participation in this forum. Speaking to Spiked Online Media from India, Dr….
Zimbabwe Civil Society Organizations Scaling Up Nutrition Alliance (ZCSOSUNA), with financial and technical support from UNICEF, in collaboration with key government ministries and departments, held a training workshop to empower journalists to go beyond numbers to using data-driven storytelling to uncover meaningful insights, raising public awareness, influencing policy and shifting consumption behaviors when reporting on…
By FANRPAN Convening multi-stakeholder policy dialogues is one of the Food, Agriculture and Natural Resources Policy Analysis Network (FANRPAN). Convening policy dialogues is crucial for promoting evidence-informed policymaking, fostering mutual understanding, and achieving better policy outcomes. It allows stakeholders to engage in a structured process of discussing issues, identifying priorities, and finding common ground….
Across the African continent, there is an increased recognition of the role youth and young people must play in shaping the future of agriculture and food systems. That was captured in the remarks by Dr. Tshilidzi Madzivhandila, the Chief Executive Officer of the Food, Agriculture, and Natural Resources Policy Analysis Network (FANRPAN) today during…
NetOne continues to break new ground in Zimbabwe’s telecommunications industry, recently earning the distinguished Innovation Award 2025 at the Zimbabwe National Chamber of Commerce (ZNCC) Mashonaland Region Awards. This accolade underscores the company’s resolute commitment to transformative innovation and delivering meaningful impact to communities across the nation. The award was received by the Group’s Chief…
The Southern African Development Community (SADC)’s revised regional agricultural investment plans (RAIPs) position the regional bloc as a continental leader in working towards an agri-food transition that responds to the multi-faceted impacts of climate change by adopting sustainable approaches (agroecology); empowering smallholder farmers (particularly women, youth, and vulnerable people); supporting the use of indigenous knowledge;…
President Ruto calls for a reimagined Sino-African partnership focused on infrastructure, industrial value chains, and minerals beneficiation. His vision aligns with SADC’s priorities for trade-based development and inclusive growth through value addition in mineral-rich economies. China is now Sub-Saharan Africa’s largest trading partner. Over 3,000 Chinese companies operate in Africa, most from the private sector….
The Official Launch of the Schools’ SDGs Competitions by the Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education aligns educational reforms with the Sustainable Development Goals and Agenda 2063 by equipping learners to address global challenges through local action. “It is my privilege to deliver the keynote address at the Official Launch of the Schools SDGs Competitions….
HARARE, ZIMBABWE | Fastjet Zimbabwe is pleased to announce the appointment of Air Promotion Group (Zambia) as its official General Sales Agent (GSA) in Zambia, effective immediately. This strategic partnership marks a significant step forward in Fastjet Zimbabwe’s efforts to expand its footprint following the recent launch of flights between Harare, Zimbabwe, and Lusaka, Zambia. With their strong…
The launch of the third ten-year Comprehensive Africa Agriculture Development Programme (CAADP) embodies stakeholders’ collective commitment to reshaping Africa’s agri-food systems and securing a prosperous future for all. “We all know the journey from Maputo to where we are, and we have made significant strides in driving sustainable agricultural growth, enhancing food security, and strengthening…
JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA – Regional economic communities (RECs) and farmer organisations have welcomed the official launch of the Comprehensive Africa Agriculture Development Programme (CAADP) Strategy and Action Plan and Kampala Declaration following its approval by the African Union Head of State and Government in January 2025 wherein they pledged to contribute their expertise to the…
JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA – The Africa Food Systems Parliamentarian Network (AFSPAN) together with the Comprehensive Africa Agriculture Development Programme (CAADP) Non-State Actors (NSAs) have pledged to support the African Union Commission (AUC) to drive agriculture on the continent. In their meeting with Mr. Moses Vilakati, the Commissioner for the Department of Agriculture, Rural Development,…
Parliamentary institutions play a key role in strengthening the legislative frameworks of Member States in the fight against illicit and tax avoidance-related financial flows (ITAFF) and in overseeing good governance, Chief Charumbira, the President of the Pan African Parliament has said. He made the remarks today in Lusaka, Zambia at the 4th Sub Committee…
JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA – Mr. Moses Vilakati, the Commissioner for the Department of Agriculture, Rural Development, Blue Economy, and Sustainable Environment (DARBE) in the African Union Commission (AUC) has set a 100-day plan to measure performance of the department in improving African Agriculture under the Africa Comprehensive Africa Agriculture Development Programme (CAADP) Strategy and Action…
The 7th Africa-wide Agricultural Extension Week slated for the 12th to the 16th of May 2025 is an opportunity for the exchange of information and knowledge among countries and other stakeholders in farming. This was revealed by Dr. Silim M. Nahdy, the Executive Director of the African Forum for Agricultural Advisory Services (AFAAS) who…
Writes Violet Mashonga The sun rises over the fields of Makonde District in Mashonaland West Province, casting a warm glow over the lush green wheat crops. Recently, Provincial Agronomist S. Makaza and District Agronomist T. Marovora embarked on a mission to assess the progress of winter wheat preparations and planting in the district. Their…
Writes Ronnie Chisamba Harare –Zimbabwe Assemblies of God Africa (ZAOGA) Forward in Faith International’s Deputy Secretary-General, Dr. Steve Simukai, has expressed gratitude for the government partnership that was brought through the Ministry of Information Communication Technology, Postal and Courier Services where students from the church’s learning institutions will get training in ICT. Speaking…
The streets of Harare were alive with action early Friday morning as hundreds of NetOne and Harare City workers came together, brooms in hand, to answer President Mnangagwa’s call for a cleaner nation. Under the National Cleanup Day initiative—observed every first Friday of the month—the teams set out to transform the city, one street at…
The ECOWAS Regional Agriculture and Food Fund (RAFF) Supervisory Board approved its 2025-2027 work plan and budget during a meeting in Lomé last week. The fund aims to boost agricultural program funding across member states as West Africa faces escalating food insecurity. Harmonized Framework estimates that 49.5 million people could face food insecurity during…
The Ministry of Skills Audit and Development has encouraged the adoption of skills that adapt to the demands of the digital age, new technologies and aspects of machine learning and artificial intelligence in pursuit of sustainable development. This emerged at the Jobs for the Future Summit hed under the theme “Shaping Tomorrow’s Workforce: Innovation, Skills…
In most African countries, the formal education system has not succeeded in creating conditions for knowledge to flow between different classes of economic actors and between the formal and informal economies. Consequently, the gap between formal and informal economic systems continues to widen as evidenced by how the informal economy fast becoming a secondary underground…
