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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…
Mozambican President, Daniel Chapo, has underscored the importance of boosting and facilitating trade between Mozambique and Zimbabwe to deepen economic complementarity and the creation of economies of scale using the sister republics’ existing natural resources, infrastructure, and logistical means, especially the Beira Corridor. He made the remarks while officially opening the 65th Edition of…
Writes Sirak Gebrehiwot On 24 April 2025 in Bulawayo, the National Gallery of Bulawayo was abuzz with innovation, dialogue, and vision as the Ministry of Information, Publicity, and Broadcasting Services hosted the third edition of the Zimbabwe International Trade Fair (ZITF) Media Indaba. Under the theme “Celebrating the Creative Economy for Industrial Growth,” the indaba…
As the impacts of climate change become increasingly evident, the role of faith leaders in climate adaptation has gained significant importance. Faith communities, guided by their values and teachings, have the potential to influence public opinion, mobilize resources, and foster community resilience. On 23 April 2025, the Methodist Development and Relief Agency (MeDRA), in partnership…
On Wednesday, a Spiked Online Media correspondent visited the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Zimbabwe stand at the 2025 Zimbabwe International Trade Fair (ZITF) to get insights about the UN agency’s work in the country. Below are excerpts from the interview: Question 1: What is the overarching goal of UNDP Zimbabwe’s work? Answer: At…
Vice President Constantino Chiwenga has said a competitive industrial sector is not only vital for unlocking Zimbabwe’s full economic potential but also pivotal in securing Zimbabwe’s rightful place within regional and global value chains. He made the remarks while officiating at the 65th Zimbabwe International Trade Fair (ZITF) International Business Conference in Bulawayo on…
The Zimbabwe Council of Copyrights (ZICCO) has strongly denied allegations of corruption and mismanagement made by its former director, Dickson Nema, describing them as “unfounded, false, and malicious.” Nema, who was dismissed in 2023 following a disciplinary hearing, resurfaced in the public eye during a press conference held in Harare on April 15, 2025,…
Old Mutual Zimbabwe group chief executive officer, Sam Matsekete, says rapid technological advancements are transforming the way humanity lives and conducts business, but urged an integration with human-centric values and a strong conscience for sustainability. Speaking at the Africa University Career Fair in Mutare recently, Matsekete said we were on the threshold of the Fifth…
The Zimbabwe Civil Society Organisations Scaling Up Nutrition Alliance (ZCSOSUNA), with financial and technical support from UNICEF and in collaboration with key government ministries and departments, launched a new project titled ‘High-Level Nutrition Advocacy and Parliamentary Engagement’ to enhance national efforts in nutrition advocacy and deepen engagement with policymakers on child nutrition and development. …
Bulawayo, 22 April 2025 – The European Union (EU) is back at the Zimbabwe International Trade Fair (ZITF) in Bulawayo for the third consecutive year— with its now-flagship pavilion, one of the largest international stands. Following two consecutive wins for Best and Most Outstanding Foreign Display, the EU returns this year showcasing a strengthened focus…
Value Creation Challenge (VCC) is offering a lifeline to aspiring business leaders across Zimbabwe, by providing an opportunity for youth involvement in its innovative incubation programme that aims to reinforce innovation and entrepreneurship in Zimbabwe. Now in its fifth year, VCC is a nationwide incubation program by the Eight2Five Innovation Hub, powered by Old…
Writes Sam Matsekete Old Mutual’s interest in renewable energy has been established over a period now, and we continue that commitment. Firstly, within the Old Mutual operations themselves, we seek to uphold responsible business practices, and we are looking at how we can ensure that we are climate-friendly in the ways that we conduct…
(Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe) April 2025 – Rising from a deep-rooted love for Zimbabwe and a commitment to showcasing its unparalleled beauty, Matetsi Victoria Falls has been recognized among the world’s finest, earning a place on Travel + Leisure’s prestigious 2025 T+L 500 list of the best hotels. This remarkable achievement is a direct reflection…
Forty-five years after Zimbabwe attained independence, the country has witnessed several developmental initiatives, President Emmerson Mnangagwa has said. In his address today, 18 April 2025, the President of the Republic of Zimbabwe, His Excellency, Dr E. D. Mnangagwa in Gokwe, Nembudziya in the Midlands Province said central to the country’s development is the commitment…
The Government of Japan provides support, in partnership with UNICEF, UNDP, WFP, and UNOPS, to the Government of the Republic of Zimbabwe, and has launched five transformative projects under Japan’s 2024 Supplementary Budget and the Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD). These initiatives aim to strengthen maternal and child health, prevent malnutrition, modernize medical…
In a groundbreaking initiative aimed at fostering innovation and bridging the digital divide, NetOne has successfully renovated the computer lab at Nyamuroro Kubatana High School. Equipped with state-of-the-art machinery and modern furniture, this facility promises to be a beacon of learning, where over 300 children will embark on an exciting journey into the world of…
Writes Sirak Gebrehiwot 16 April 2025, Harare – The Atlas Transnational Roadshow launched today with an array of significant events designed to transform Africa’s role in the global economic arena. Together with government officials, the United Nations, industry experts, and policymakers, the roadshow highlighted Africa’s vast potential and its strategic path towards sustainable economic growth…
Writes Chimeno Azriel The National Social Security Authority (NSSA) and the Zimbabwe Occupational Safety and Health Council (ZOSHC) are hosting a tripartite workshop on protection against biological hazards in the workplace at the Kadoma Hotel and Conference Centre in Kadoma. The three-day workshop which started on Monday ends today, Wednesday 16 April 2025….
The Belarusian-Zimbabwean cooperation has achieved fruitful outcomes including the supply of equipment within the framework of the third phase of the joint Agricultural Mechanization Facility Program. In his remarks Mr Yury Nikolaichik, the Head of the Belarusian delegation yesterday during the opening day of the Mid-Term Review (MTR) of the Joint Permanent Commission on…
Writes Engineer Jacob Kudzayi Mutisi Forty-five (45) years on, in Zimbabwe, the issue of land remains an emotive and politically charged topic since the country gained independence in 1980. The dominant narrative pushed by many of our politicians is that white settlers arrived, violently dispossessed Africans of their land, and that all land must…
Writes Violet Mashonga In the heart of Mhondoro Mubaira, Ward 5, the Chomudondo family has been making waves with their innovative farming and poultry projects. This elderly couple has defied conventional expectations, showcasing that age is no barrier to achieving success. Their determination and hard work have not only improved their own lives but also…
The Eleventh Session of the Africa Regional Forum on Sustainable Development (ARFSD-11) was held in Kampala, Uganda, with a powerful call to action on bold leadership and decisive policies that drive jobs, inclusive growth, science and evidence-based solutions. President Kaguta Yoweri Museveni, host of the ARFSD-11, stressed the need for Africa to stop exporting…
The Africa Fertilizer Financing Mechanism (The Mechanism) is making significant strides toward closing Africa’s agricultural productivity gap. At its 14th Governing Council meeting, held on 20 March 2025 in Nairobi, Kenya, the Mechanism reported that its initiatives had facilitated access to 18,448 tons of fertilizer for 115,535 smallholder farmers across Kenya, Uganda, Mozambique, and Zimbabwe during 2024. …
The first phase of the completed Mbare Traders Market (Musika) paves the way for 1,628 traders to begin operations in a decent workspace, President Emmerson Mnangagwa has said. President Mnangagwa said this while officially opening the Mbare Traders Market Development Project Phase 1 and the commissioning of Phase 2 of the project in Harare…
ZAMBIA, LUSAKA | Fastjet Zimbabwe, on 09 April 2025, successfully operated the inaugural Harare to Lusaka flight, connecting these vibrant cities with a thrice-weekly flight available Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. Fastjet deployed a 50-seater Embraer ERJ145 aircraft for this service. The aircraft type is known to provide the versatility to build a sustainable regional…
The Pan African Parliament (PAP) President, HE Chief Fortune Charumbira, officially opened the National Assembly of Benin on 10 April 2025 in Porto Novo, Benin. He thanked the Speaker of the National Assembly of Benin, Hon. Gbehounou Louis Vlavonou, for extending an invitation to him to officially open the Session of the National Assembly…
Writes Sirak Gebrehiwot 10 April 2025, Harare – The United Nations Operations Management Team (OMT) held a strategic planning meeting under the theme “Integrated, Innovate, and Transform for Impact Together” in Harare from 8 to 9 April 2025. The meeting marked an essential assessment of the progress made towards realizing efficiency results, documenting valuable lessons…
Holidays such as the upcoming Independence Day and Easter holidays often bring about increased travel, shopping, and festivities. However, holidays also attract potential risks such as break-ins and thefts, especially with the continued rise in crime being recorded. “The holiday season is prime time for criminals to target occupied and unoccupied homes and businesses,”…
Accountants are architects of economic transformation, custodians of corporate and public finance, and enablers of national development, President Emmerson Mnangagwa has said. In his address at the 9th Zimbabwe Accountants Conference, convened under the theme “Future Ready Profession: Innovate with Integrity, Sustain with Purpose,” President Mnangagwa said the meeting could not have come at…
The Southern African Development Community (SADC) has noted with profound concern the imposition by the United States of America announced on 2 April 2025 of new tariffs on imported products, including those from SADC Member States. A new baseline tariff of 10% on all imports will take effect from 5 April 2025, while “reciprocal” tariffs…
Old Mutual is proud to continue its longstanding role as the title sponsor of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Zimbabwe (ICAZ) Charity Golf Tournament, held on April 4, 2025. For over 12 years, this partnership has brought together golfing enthusiasts and industry leaders, all united in the common goal of supporting vital educational initiatives…
Writes Chimeno Azriel The Minister of Primary and Secondary Education, Hon Dr. Torerai Moyo commissioned the Kuredza Government Technical Primary School’s Early Childhood Development (ECD) block, three specialist rooms, led a field day, and awarded the school the first prize in commercial ventures in Kadoma on Monday. The significant event marked a milestone…
The Southern African Development Community (SADC) will convene an Inter-Ministerial Task Force Meeting of Ministers responsible for Trade, Transport, Infrastructure, and Security Matters to address challenges at the Kasumbalesa Border Posts between the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and the Republic of Zambia. The meeting will be held virtually on 11 April 2025. The…
Maia, Portugal-headquartered Rangel Logistics Solutions, a family-owned international logistics company that entered the South African market in 2020, has reaffirmed its commitment to helping Africa realise the potential of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) agreement through the additional investment of €6 million (R125.6 million) in a warehouse in South Africa. Tiago Pocinho,…
Writes Charles Mangwiro Maputo, Mozambique – African Development Bank, AfDB candidate for presidency, Zambian Economist, Samuel Maimbo has met President Daniel Chapo of Mozambique during his diplomatic offensive for advice. Addressing the media after the audience granted by the Mozambican Head of State late on Friday, Samuel Maimbo highlighted the symbolic and personal importance of…
President Emmerson Mnangagwa has urged stakeholders in the education sector to consistently re-examine and appropriately equip learners with the skills to drive continental modernisation and industrialisation for a higher quality of life for the people of the African continent. The President made the call yesterday while officially opening the Third Africa Education Summit in…
NetOne, in collaboration with the City of Harare, led a vibrant clean-up campaign in the heart of Harare’s Central Business District (CBD), aimed at promoting a cleaner, greener, and healthier urban environment. The initiative, held on the first Friday of the month in line with the national clean-up programme, brought together NetOne staff, City…
Writes Charles Mangwiro Maputo (Mozambique) – The Hollard Moçambique Seguros, a subsidiary of Hollard Insurance Company Ltd of South Africa has completed the acquisition of 100 percent of the shares of Global Alliance Seguros to expand its market share in the southern African nation. The Hollard Mozambique group has a 21% share in the national…
If you look around a Senegalese village, you will see the connection. Farmers under a mango tree drinking the afternoon pot of attaya (tea). A cluster of children from all corners of the community magnetically gathered around a soccer ball like Mecca and the idea that they could be the next Sadio Mané. Or a…
By NJ Ayuk (Executive Chairman, African Energy Chamber) The USD4.7 billion Mozambique loan is just the beginning — a proof of concept for what collaboration with the U.S. can achieve Donald Trump’s return to the White House in 2025 represents a pivotal moment for Africa’s fossil fuel industry. His administration’s swift reapproval of…
There have been mixed feelings about the protest organised by a war veteran in hiding, Blessed Geza, who had called for mass demonstrations to force the resignation of President Mnangagwa on 31 March 2025. Dr Jenfan Muswere, the Minister of Information, Publicity and Broadcasting Services, thanked Zimbabweans for the peace and tranquillity experienced throughout…
The End School-Age Hunger Fund (ESAH) was approved on 20 March to bolster school meal programmes in targeted African countries The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank (www.AfDB.org) approved the establishment of a fund to help put an end to hunger and malnutrition among school-age children in Africa. The End School-Age…
A Leadership in Health Technology Symposium held in Harare today (29 March 2025 ), organized by Siza Mukwedini and Kuda Makuzwa of Matamba Film Labs was meant to improve health outcomes for Zimbabwe. In her remarks at the workshop, Pamela Tremont, the United States Ambassador to Zimbabwe, commended the support of the U.S. President’s…
