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Writes Charles Dhewa Value chain is one of the major notions associated with industrial agriculture where the food production process is viewed as a chain of activities from production to consumption. However, when applied to African indigenous food systems, the value chain notion is found wanting because the majority of commodities that make up African…
Old Mutual Zimbabwe, a distinguished diversified financial services group, recently hosted an impactful financial literacy training session for women at the Zimbabwe Agricultural Showgrounds. The event was a testament to the group’s unwavering commitment to championing financial education for previously marginalized groups. In collaboration with Audacious Women, a women-only organization established in 2021, Old Mutual…
Writes Elvis Dumba Banket – The government will not force businesses to transact in the newly introduced local currency, Zimbabwe Gold (ZiG) but will allow market forces to determine the utilisation of the local currency. This was said by the Minister of Justice, Legal and Parliamentary Affairs, Hon Ziyambi Ziyambi Hon Ziyambi said the government…
The Paris Summit is expected to build on ground-breaking clean cooking initiatives launched at COP28 and the African Development Bank’s Adesina (www.AfDB.org), Tanzanian President Hassan, Norway Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre and International Energy Agency Executive Director Fatih Birol will co-chair the event. Development partners gathering in Paris on 14 May are expected to pledge…
Engineer Edzai Kachirekwa, the Chief Executive Officer of Zimbabwe’s trailblazing energy entity, Power Giants, has been nominated as one of 100 Africa’s Most Influential Persons, under the Business Executive’s innovative new awards scheme of the same title. The awards scheme has been designed to identify and publicly recognize 100 people across Africa whose personal and professional…
The Southern African Development Community (SADC) will on 20 May 2024 hold a virtual Extraordinary Summit of Heads of State and Government to discuss the humanitarian situation in the region, following the ongoing El Niño induced drought that has negatively impacted the lives and livelihoods of an estimated 58 million people. The Extraordinary Summit will…
The people of Chiweshe in Mashonaland Central Province witnessed the opening of the Maria Theresa ZimSmart Community E-Commerce and E-Health Center, inaugurated by Her Excellency Dr. A. Mnangagwa, with financial support from leading government-owned mobile telephony giant, NetOne. “This center offers a ray of hope for the community, symbolizing a transformative leap towards digital inclusion….
EARTHDAY.ORG, the global force behind Earth Day, organized a 2000-person rally and Great Global Cleanup event at the University of Zimbabwe in Harare on Friday, April 26. Government ministers, university leaders, and the city council were all in attendance. The EARTHDAY.ORG theme for 2024 is PLANET VS PLASTICS and has been driving home the message…
The President of the African Development Bank Group (www.AfDB.org), Dr Akinwumi Adesina, delivered an impassioned plea for more balanced media coverage of Africa and its development, noting it was critical for changing false narratives. Adesina said this on Thursday in a keynote speech to the All Africa’s Media Summit in Nairobi, attended by nearly 300…
With Africa losing US$4 billion annually to cybercrime, the aggressors of the digital realm are gaining the upper hand. GITEX AFRICA 2024 (www.GITEXAfrica.com), the continent’s largest tech and startup exhibition, taking place from 29-31 May in Marrakech, Morocco, provides a platform for leaders and executives of Africa’s tech ecosystem to share insights on cybersecurity’s crucial…
Writes Elvis Dumba Zvimba – A rural-based scholar’s dream of contributing to the agricultural revolution of the country through his irrigation innovation is slowly turning into reality after Mashonaland West Minister of State for Provincial Affairs and Devolution, Hon Marian Chombo linked the scholar to Chinhoyi University of Technology engineers and Ministry of Higher and…
The Southern African Development Community (SADC) held an Inter-Ministerial Task Force Meeting of Ministers of Trade, Transport, Infrastructure and Security Portfolios from the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and from the Republic of Zambia on the Resolution of the Perennial Challenges Affecting the Kasumbalesa and other Border Posts on 09 May 2024 in Kinshasa, DRC….
The African Union Development Agency-NEPAD (AUDA-NEPAD) and the Government of Norway have joined forces to launch a transformative partnership aimed at enhancing soil health for sustainable food systems across Africa. The partnership marks a significant milestone in addressing the pressing issue of soil health on the continent. This ambitious 3-year Programme is designed to support…
The Africa Fertilizer and Soil Health Summit (AFSH) organized by the African Union concludes with the adoption of a 10-year action plan that aims to increase investments in the local production and distribution of both organic and inorganic fertilizers, ensuring they reach 70% of small-holder farmers across the continent. The plan reasserts the 2006 Abuja…
OWN CORRESPONDENT Zimbabwe, like many other African nations, heavily relies on agriculture as a major source of livelihood and economic activity. The country’s agricultural sector is primarily rain-fed, meaning it depends on regular and adequate rainfall for successful crop production. However, Zimbabwe has experienced a series of prolonged droughts and erratic rainfall patterns over the…
Writes Mike Robuck Apple made a big splash for its iPad devices at its Let Loose event on 7 May 2024, including a new 13-inch iPad Air and its M4 chip in the company’s latest iPad Pro. It is a much-needed refresh for Apple’s signature devices following the last update 18 months ago. Apple CEO…
This week, the African Development Bank Group (www.AfDB.org) will leverage its deep expertise and convening power to highlight the crucial role of agricultural technologies, fertilizer and healthy soils in driving sustainable agricultural growth at the Africa Fertilizer and Soil Health Summit in Nairobi. Representing Bank Group President Dr. Akinwumi A. Adesina, Vice President for Agriculture,…
Writes Charles Dhewa African agriculture cannot be transformed in isolation because in most agriculture-driven economies agriculture anchors more than 75% of other sectors. The fact that agriculture and food systems transformation require some technical knowledge from technocrats along value chains is a major reason for tying food systems with the education sector. Technocrats like agronomists,…
The Southern African Development Community (SADC) Deputy Executive Secretary responsible for Regional integration, Ms Angéle Makombo N’Tumba paid a courtesy call to the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), Mr Antipas Mbusa Nyamwisi on 6 May 2024 in Kinshasa, DRC. The courtesy call took place ahead of…
The Tehillar Christian Network (TCN) Zimbabwe under the leadership of Reverend N. S. Malunga, working with the National Transport Drivers Association led by Mrs. Jotina Matanhire has partnered with Prophet Passion Java to launch a rank monitors (mahwindi) empowerment programme in Harare. Speaking to Spiked Online Media in Harare today, Reverend Malunga said the event…
As Africa experiences the persistent onslaught of extreme weather events ravaging livelihoods and infrastructure, stakeholders have been urged to scale up climate resilience and adaptation to address the phenomenon. These were the sentiments of Estherine Fotabong, the Director of Agriculture, Food Security, and Environmental Sustainability at the African Union Development Agency (AUDA-NEPAD) delivered virtually during…
Celebrating a decade of impact, the Africa Women Innovation and Entrepreneurship Forum (AWIEF) (https://www.AWIEForum.org) proudly announces the AWIEF2024 Conference and Awards. This milestone event is scheduled for the 28th and 29th of November at the Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC), under the theme “Future for All: Collaborate for Growth. Solve Inequity. Act on Climate”. The AWIEF2024…
Digitalization is sweeping nearly all industries globally and creates ever-new opportunities for business growth and Africa is no exception, the Vice President of Huawei Sub-Saharan Africa, Mr. Phil Li said at the Mini Mobile World Congress (MWC) in Harare that kicked off yesterday, the 6th of May and will run until the 8th of May…
Writes Hopewell Chibvongodze The National Council of the Disabled Persons of Zimbabwe (NCDPZ) has applauded the Postal and Telecommunications Regulatory Authority of Zimbabwe (POTRAZ) for equipping people with disabilities with ICT skills. NCDPZ Rushinga branch chairperson, Tobias Mdlozera recently told a training session in Bindura, Mashonaland Central, that the training and the skills gained will…
With technical support from the Global Water Partnership Southern Africa (GWPSA), the governments of Mozambique and Zimbabwe have developed a Transboundary Diagnostic Analysis (TDA) for the Buzi, Pungwe, and Save (BUPUSA) River Basins. Upon finalization, the TDA is expected to inform the priorities for unlocking investments for reduction in environmental degradation, reduction in poverty, improved…
The Media Institute of Southern Africa (MISA) Zimbabwe yesterday in Harare convened the World Press Freedom Day Commemoration – a day celebrated globally on 3 May, whereupon stakeholders reiterated the key role that the media plays in amplifying environmental stewardship. The universal theme for this year is: “: A Press for the Planet: Journalism in…
HARARE – Zimbabwe’s largest telecommunications and technology company, Econet Wireless, has achieved an Africa first by opening two free remittance corridors into the country, completely eliminating the cost to both sender and receiver. Econet has partnered with its sister company, Sasai Money Transfer, to enable individuals and companies in the United Kingdom and South Africa…
As the curtains close on South Africa’s Freedom Month, Vedhan Singh writes why freedom is a far-fetched dream. In its classic and synonymous symphony of synchronist harmonics, thirty years on, South Africa’s ruling party continues to hum the hymn it held heralding democracy. Three decades to bring about change, the same song sung has started…
To reaffirm its position as the beacon of political, social, and economic engagement, the Bureau of the Pan-African Parliament met the South African Minister of International Relations and Cooperation yesterday. Hon. Chief Fortune Charumbira, President of the Pan-African Parliament (PAP), led a delegation for a courtesy call on H.E. Dr. Naledi Pandor, Minister of International…
Writes Linda Tsungirirai Masarira, President of LEAD On this auspicious occasion of Workers’ Day, we agreed as the Labour Economists and Afrikan Democrats (LEAD) to extend our deepest appreciation to the diligent and dedicated workers of Zimbabwe whose unwavering commitment drives the wheels of progress in our society. As we gather in different places today…
STAFF WRITER Ruwa Mayor, Councillor Michael Mataruka, convened a meeting on Tuesday with various local stakeholders, including pastors, business leaders, fellow councillors, and resident associations, to discuss crucial issues relating to the town’s ongoing development. Reflecting on the meeting, Mayor Mataruka emphasized the importance of stakeholder engagement and described the discussions as candid and productive….
By Hopewell Chibvongodze Harare, April 30, 2024 – Aflatoun, an international life skills and financial education programme, has trained over 13,000 beneficiaries including 8,000 girls and 4,000 school leavers and people with disabilities, an official has said. Aflatoun social and financial education chief executive, Roeland Monasch, told a Zimbabwe economic empowerment intervention progress sharing 2024…
Writes Clayton Masekesa The International Organisation for Migration (IOM,) the Zimbabwe government, and other partners have engaged to enhance well-defined standard operation procedures that specifically cater to the needs of vulnerable migrants. This engagement comes at a time when Zimbabwe is receiving deportees mainly from the United Kingdom, returnees from Botswana, and South Africa, especially…
Writes Nhau Mangirazi Nineteen African leaders attending an International Development Association (IDA 21) summit in Nairobi have targeted an ambitious and robust replenishment pegged at $120 billion to support the continent’s development. The current IDA replenishment cycle comes at a time when African countries are grappling with challenges including the debt crisis, severe impacts of…
Own Correspondent A fairly new labour union representing the wholesale and retail sector is planning a huge celebration of the workers’ day on Wednesday. Speaking ahead of the festival, Progressive Retail and Wholesale Workers Union of Zimbabwe(PRWWUZ), Secretary-General, Phillip Mafundu, said the celebrations will be held at the City Sports Centre and is inviting all…
OWN CORRESPONDENT Bulawayo, Zimbabwe — Earlier today, in a media briefing, the Minister of Industry and Commerce, Honourable Nqobizitha Mangaliso Ndhlovu, provided a comprehensive review of the accomplishments and future directions following the 64th edition of the Zimbabwe International Trade Fair (ZITF). The event, which was a resounding success, exemplified this year’s theme, “Innovation: The…
Writes Baboloki Semele In a remarkable demonstration of unity and strategic cooperation, Alhaji Aliko Dangote, the esteemed Founder and Chairman of Dangote Industries Ltd, graced the headquarters of Afreximbank in Cairo with his presence. This rendezvous marked a significant moment in the ongoing partnership between the two entities. Mr. Dangote’s visit was warmly received by…
Writes Nhau Mangirazi Karoi town council policymakers are calling for a holistic approach among stakeholders to foster social cohesion and development. Finance committee chairperson, Muzondiwa Savanje, made the remarks last week during a livelihood and citizens forum aimed at unpacking issues affecting people’s rights. The meeting was facilitated by Hurungwe Pastors Fraternity in partnership with…
Writes Zvikomborero Machinga In rural Zimbabwe, small-scale farmers face the dual challenge of surplus produce and limited market access. However, with the right value-addition techniques, these farmers can transform their excess fruit and vegetables into profitable products. This article explores low-cost value-addition methods tailored for small-scale farmers in Mutoko, Zimbabwe, empowering them to maximize the…
Telecoms giant, NetOne Cellular, has been voted the Best Exhibition in the ICT sector in recognition of the innovative design of its exhibition stand which was a ‘preferred destination’ for hundreds of visitors at this year’s prestigious Zimbabwe International Trade Fair. NetOne won the award that celebrates an exhibitor’s innovation whether demonstrated through product development…
In his keynote address while officially opening the 64th edition of the Zimbabwe International Trade Fair (ZITF) in Bulawayo today, the President of Kenya, HE William Ruto, urged Zimbabweans to harness its abundant natural resources for economic growth and development. “Zimbabwe is an example of an African scenario with a high literacy rate and abundant…
Cimas Health Group Chief Executive Officer, Vulindlela Lester Ndlovu, has said the success of the government’s National Development Strategy 1 (NDS1) blueprint falls squarely on the private sector working together with the government. Mr Ndlovu made the remarks on Wednesday addressing guests at the International Business Conference 2024 which is part of the weeklong Zimbabwe…
Writes Nkeletsang Morapedi Senegalese President Macky Sall’s powerful statement a year ago underscored the urgent need for reshaping the global financial architecture to better align with Africa’s developmental goals. At the 2nd Summit on Infrastructure Financing in Africa in Diamniadio, Dakar, President Sall, then Chairman of the African Union, voiced a collective plea resonating across…
Writes Baboloki Semele Demonstrating their unwavering commitment to advancing factoring as a viable financing solution for Africa’s small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) and FCI jointly hosted a two-day factoring conference in Harare. With a focal point on the overarching theme of “Empowering Economic Growth Through Innovative Factoring and Receivables Finance…
Fraudulent behaviour has become common, as many businesses have discovered, to their cost. Most commonly, fraud is intended to acquire money the individual is not entitled to at the company’s expense. It may also be intended as a means of acquiring a job, as when academic qualifications or skills are claimed that the job applicant…
