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Arab Africa Trade Bridges Program (AATB) General Secretariat Announces Cote d’Ivoire as New Member of AATB Program The Arab Africa Trade Bridges Program (AATB) General Secretariat is pleased to announce the Republic of Cote d’Ivoire as a new member of the program. This strategic addition marks a significant step towards enhancing trade, economic cooperation, and…
Following an upsurge in unfair trade practices in the market, Dr. Douglas Runyowa, the Chief Director for Commerce and Consumer Affairs in the Ministry of Industry and Commerce shared perspectives on protecting consumers. Below are some of the questions posed to Dr. Runyowa and his reactions: 1.0 How does the Ministry’s Mandate augur well with…
Writes Sally Nyakanyanga Africa African Heads of State and Government endorsed the Nairobi Declaration on Fertiliser and Soil Health during the Africa Fertilizer and Soil Health Summit, which was held last week in Nairobi, Kenya. This move by African leaders and relevant stakeholders seeks to enhance the promotion of soil health for sustainable food systems…
A panel discussion at the IAE 2024 forum – organized by Energy Capital & Power – emphasized the need for Africa to leverage its solar potential to drive sustainable solutions Boasting 60% of the world’s best solar resources, Africa’s solar power potential presents multiple opportunities for investors seeking long-term, scalable financial prospects. A panel session…
Successful outsourcing model extended after a four-year partnership Collaboration expanded to mobile services amid inbound roaming growth iBASIS, the leading provider of communications solutions for operators and digital players worldwide, and Altice Dominicana, one of the leading mobile networks in the Dominican Republic, announced today that they have renewed their successful outsourcing agreement for…
Calling a move to curtail stakeholder participation at a meeting on 13 May 2024 of the Indian Ocean Tuna Commission (IOTC) an “unprecedented and unnecessary infringement on the right of stakeholders to submit data and have it be openly considered”, accountable marine governance advocates Accountability.Fish has called on Commission parties to reject the proposal. The…
Participants at the Forum agreed to take collective ownership of the success and the future of PAPSS given its significant and hugely positive impact on the facilitation of cross-border payments and the development of intra-African trade Promoters of the Pan-African Payment & Settlement System (PAPSS), namely African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank or “the Bank”) (https://www.Afreximbank.com), African…
African civil society organisations (CSOs) This statement, authored by African Civil Society Organizations, is intended for the attention of organizers and participants of the IEA Clean Cooking in Africa Summit, scheduled to take place on Tuesday, May 14th, 2024, in Paris, France. We present this statement with a profound sense of duty and responsibility…
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…
