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Writes Chimeno Azriel Kadoma’s Sanyati District joined millions of people around the world to celebrate World Environmental Day.The District enfolded the theme “#Beat Plastic Pollution” to draw attention to this insistent environmental concern and how schools and Communities can improve the quality of the environment. The commemorations were held at Odyssey Hotel in Kadoma. Government…
Writes Elvis Dumba Chinhoyi – Women who constitute at least sixty percent of the country’s population have been challenged to take a leading role in offering solutions to plastic pollution. This was said by Tecla Mupandaguta, the Humanitarian Cluster Chairperson of Women’s Coalition of Zimbabwe, Mashonalnd West during a belated Provincial World Environment Day commemorations…
In this diverse socio-economic environment, Government has to play an active, if not dominant, role as a facilitator and promoter of tourism development, by providing a suitable socio-political and legal environment against which diverse stakeholders and private sector initiatives can take place. It is the role of the Government to identify the positive impacts desired…
Environment, Climate, Tourism, and Hospitality Industry Zimbabwean Minister Honourable Nqobizitha Mangaliso Ndhlovu is leading the Zimbabwe delegation at the ongoing Africa Hospitality Investment Forum (AHIF) at Raddison Blue Hotel in Nairobi, Kenya. The AHIF is running back to back with AviaDev Africa which is running from 12-14 and 14-16 respectively in Nairobi under the theme,…
Writes Marlvin Ngiza The United Nations (UN) has called for reinvigorated international action to achieve social justice for children amid worrisome statistics of child labour globally. According to the UN official statistics, 160 million children are in child labour with Africa constituting 72 million, the highest percentage of children in child labour globally. This surge…
Zimbabwe is set to host twenty-five International Board Members of the Society for Incentive Travel Excellence (SITE) for a summit in Victoria Falls from 21–23 June. SITE is a professional association dedicated exclusively to the global incentive travel industry. SITE’s executive leadership team are C-Suite executives from leading businesses in the field of incentive travel,…
The latest Gender Social Norms Index (GSNI) report has revealed no improvement in biases against women in a decade, with almost 9 out of 10 men and women worldwide still holding such biases today. Half of the people worldwide still believe men make better political leaders than women, and more than 40 percent believe men…
The governments of Mozambique and Zimbabwe have established a tri-basin institution to manage the Buzi, Pungwe, and Save River Basins’ water resources, which have, over the years, suffered from extreme climate effects such as floods, droughts, and cyclones. The Buzi, Pungwe, and Save (BUPUSA) Watercourse Commission culminated from the signing of the Save Water Sharing…
Writes Marlvin Ngiza The Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe, through the Financial Intelligent Unit, has warned all business players that were manipulating the foreign exchange rate by engaging in illegal forward pricing strategies that the central bank was widening punitive measures for the delinquent businesses. In a statement released, FIU said those engaged in the practice…
Students from Kerreboom Primary School who were recently injured when they were involved in a road accident got a shot in the arm from AFC Insurance. As part of its social responsibility initiative, AFC Holdings joined hands with the Government in extending help to students from Kerreboom Primary School who got injured in a fatal…
Writes Clayton Masekesa Women in Zimbabwe have been urged to continuously play a critical role in sustaining a protected environment and promoting natural resource governance. This came out during the commemorations of the World Environment Day held in Mutare on Monday, organized by the Women’s Coalition of Zimbabwe (WCOZ) and its partners, where various women…
HE Chief Fortune Charumbira, the President of the Pan African Parliament (PA) has urged revamping of the entire African Union (AU) architecture to ensure that it meets and exceeds the expectations of the people of Africa served by the AU organs. Chief Charumbira made the remarks yesterday in his speech during a retreat on African…
A 400% growth has been recorded in Zimbabwe’s short-term insurance sector, registering a boost of capitalization and asset size, according to the 31 December 2022 industry report by the Insurance and Pensions Commission (IPEC). The IPEC Q4 of 2022 industry report highlighted that the short-term insurance industry assets grew by a phenomenal 426% from ZWL20.0…
By Julius Chadeba and Harriet Munyanduki In the early 19th century in Africa, the girl child had limited chances of attending school against the male child. Society saw it fit that the male child gets a better education than the girl as he was the one who was to carry the family name. Thus if…
Chief Fortune Charumbira, the President of the Pan African Parliament (PAP), is among the dignitaries in Kigali, Rwanda for the Retreat on the African Union (AU) Reforms and the Agenda 2063. As he arrived ahead of schedule for the meeting slated for 8 to 11 June 2023 to give him enough time to prepare for…
Tourism sector players today celebrated the 30th Anniversary of Cresta Lodge and Sango Conference Centre, at the same time Re-launching the facility following refurbishments and upgrades to it. This development comes at an opportune time when Zimbabwe’s tourism is on a rebound trajectory after immense suffering from the effects of Covid 19 pandemic. According to…
Writes Elvis Dumba Zvimba – The various initiatives by The First Lady Dr. Auxilia Mnangagwa has been described as empowerment game changer for disadvantaged citizens. A 66-year-old granny Elizabeth Chidakwa said the program has offered her wings and eyes to improve her agriculture activities. The small-scale agriculture enthusiastic granny said the short agriculture training has…
The United Nations (UN) and the Pan African Parliament (PAP) are establishing mechanisms of working together on delivering sustainable development on the African continent. There was evidence that the Pan-African Parliament (PAP) continues to generate interest from various key political and socio-economic stakeholders around the world as its renewal project, led by its leadership in…
The report was produced by Spencer Henson, Steven Jaffee, and Shuo Wang More sticks, fewer carrots: New directions for tackling food safety risks Key messages Despite ongoing structural changes, small-scale processors, grocers, market vendors, and food service operators dominate the food systems of most low- and lower-middle-income countries; Unsafe food is widespread in informal food…
Writes Elvis Dumba Harare – The participation of children in waste management strategies, including strategies meant to address plastic pollution, is of paramount importance as they are not spared from the menace. The remarks were made by UNICEF Country Representative to Zimbabwe, Dr Tajudeen Oyewale during the World Environment Day Commemoration held in Harare. The…
ActionAid Zimbabwe (AAZ) has joined the rest of the world in commemorating World Environment Day (WED) that is running the theme “Solutions to Plastic Pollution” with Zimbabwe’s celebrations dubbed #BeatPlasticPollutionZim, bringing attention to issues of plastic pollution and exploring alternatives to reduce plastic use to aid the fight against climate change. Observed annually on 5…
Writes Elvis Dumba Harare – As the world continues to grapple with the effects of climate change-induced weather pattern challenges, Zimbabwe has joined the carbon trading sector as it gears up its efforts in mitigating the phenomenon. Zimbabwe recently developed and adopted a national carbon credit framework that is expected to guide businesses, benefit communities,…
The Government remains committed to the maintenance of macroeconomic stability, preservation of the purchasing power of the Zimbabwe dollar, and restoration of trust and confidence in the economy. This emerged at the high-level dialogue meeting on the economy that officially opened by Dr. Misheck Sibanda, the Chief Secretary to the President and Cabinet and NECF…
The Egyptian capital city of Cairo has been announced as the new host of the third Intra-African Trade Fair (IATF2023) which will now take place from 9 to 15 November 2023. The IATF2023 Advisory Council said in Cairo that the decision to change the venue and dates of the continental event, originally scheduled for Abidjan,…
Writes Baboloki Semele The Acting Executive Secretary of the Economic Commission for Africa (ECA), Antonio Pedro, says while African Landlocked Developing Countries (LLDCs) have made some notable development progress, this has not been substantial enough to reach the goals and targets set out in the Vienna Programme of Action (VPoA) for Landlocked Developing Countries. Pedro…
In a collaborative effort, the Pan-African Parliament (PAP) Permanent Committee on Rural Economy, Agriculture, Natural Resources and Environment, and the Committee on Monetary and Financial Affairs have unanimously agreed to support the European Parliament’s Financial Transaction Tax on Climate Action (FTTCA) law. Their resolution further calls upon member countries of the European Union to adopt…
Own Correspondent People with albinism in Chipinge and surrounding areas last Saturday got a shot in the arm after they received life-saving relief from two entities that are sensitive to their plight. The two organizations, NetOne and Hope for the Future Foundation, provided critical products in the form of sunscreen lotions and lip balms to…
The Green Governance Zimbabwe Trust is spearheading a platform allowing dialogue, information sharing, engagement, and identification of solutions to climate governance and just energy transition in the country while promoting movement building and improving coordination and consolidated advocacy on climate issues by various actors. This emerged at the National Youth and Climate Change Action Symposium…
The recently announced Old Mutual Digital Services fintech business under Old Mutual Zimbabwe Limited has entered the market as O’mari. O’mari is a business that will provide mobile money services, insurtech, investech, digital lending, e-commerce, payments, and digital products and services for the retail market. Guided by the strategic vision of ‘creating better everyday lives,…
By Tatenda Muchadenyika Women in Zvishavane have called upon the government and the extractive sector to recognise and facilitate rural women’s meaningful beneficiation from local resources so as to leave no one behind as espoused in Vision 2030 and National Development Strategy (NDS1). The call was made at a local workshop organised by WCoZ to…
The African Union Development Agency (AUDA-NEPAD) through its Centre of Excellence in Science, Technology, and Innovation is running the Genome Editing (GEd) project meant to foster a broader understanding of modern biotechnology focusing on GEd among different stakeholder groups through communication and advocacy for enhanced uptake of the tool to optimize agriculture in Africa. This…
By Marlvin Ngiza Miracle Helping Hand Foundation in partnership with parents and church leaders has launched an anti-drug abuse campaign, which sought to address the situation at a grassroots level through having interactive dialogues with youth, particularly in hotspot areas. The official launch was characterized by the official erection of billboards and face-to-face youth interactive…
By Hana Anandira Kenya reportedly pushed ahead with a plan to roll out 1 million units of locally-assembled smartphones, under a broader aim to make devices more accessible and accelerate digital inclusion. Local news outlet Business Daily Africa reported ICT Cabinet Secretary Eliud Owalo said the country has started producing low-cost smartphones, which will retail for $40…
President Cyril Ramaphosa of South Africa has reiterated the fact that unity and resilience hold the continent together and are a platform for resurgence and sustainable development. He made the remarks in celebration of Africa Day held at the Maropeng known as the Cradle of Humankind, a place where some of the earliest human ancestors…
By Elvis Dumba Harare – Zambia and Zimbabwe have committed to strengthening cooperation that will improve protection for the environment and natural resources. The two countries signed a memorandum of agreement on the Lower Zambezi Mana Pools (LOZAMAP) Transfrontier Conservation Area (TFCA). The signing ceremony was held in Harare a day after the continent celebrated…
At the official press launch for the Tanzania Mining & Investment Forum 2023 (www.TanzaniaMiningInvestmentForum.com) held today in Dar Es Salaam, Honourable Dr. Doto Mashaka Biteko, Minister of Minerals highlighted the unparalleled opportunities Tanzania has to offer in its mining sector. “It is with a great honour and deep sense of gratitude I welcome you to this meeting. As I stand…
The African Union Commission (AUC) and the International Trade Centre (ITC) signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) at the African Union headquarters in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, to mark the next chapter of an ongoing partnership. Together, the organizations will foster inclusive trade in Africa by incorporating small enterprises into the regional economy, and promote the…
By Marlvin Ngiza Zimbabwe Union of Journalists (ZUJ) has called upon the government to quickly attend to a dire situation of incapacitation faced by media personalities in the country. This follows a reported outcry by journalists at the national publisher, Zimpapers, who claimed that their salaries have been eroded by high inflation which is currently…
Zimbabwe is exhibiting at the 2023 edition of IMEX Frankfurt which kicked off at the Messe Frankfurt Convention Centre in Germany on Monday and will end on Africa Day. IMEX is where the global business events community comes together for four days every year. The showcase attracts more than 3,000 meeting planners meet with over…
For the acceleration and implementation of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) initiative, Youth must be trained and capacitated. This came to light when the Pan-African Parliament (PAP) Caucus on Youth, Chairperson Hon. Dali Laila addressed delegates on the 2nd day of a Workshop held on the African Union Theme for 2023, “Accelerating the African Continental Free Trade Area…
By Elvis Dumba Zvimba – Residents in Zvimba North Constituency have hailed the Rural Infrastructure Development Agency for ensuring the communities have easy access to safe and clean water. Whilst some parts of Zvimba District are being ravaged by Cholera, people in Zvimba North Constituency have welcomed efforts by their local legislator, Marian Chombo, who…
The prestigious OK Grand Challenge jackpot promotion – an annual shopper’s promotion run by OK Zimbabwe roars to life on the 3rd of June 2023. Addressing delegates at the Ok Grand Challenge Final Acceptances event at the Borrowdale Racecourse in Harare today, Juliet Ziswa, the Marketing Director of Ok Zimbabwe took participants along the journey…
By Charles Dhewa While there is a tendency for policymakers to conflate food systems with value chains, mass food markets reveal how food systems are broader than value chains. That distinction is very important in clarifying and creating pathways for decolonizing food systems. Putting African mass food markets at the center of food systems demonstrates…
The Pan-African Parliament (PAP) has a pivotal role to play in overseeing the implementation of commitments related to the African Continental Free Trade Area Agreement (AfCFTA) by the Member States through their national Parliaments. This is according to the President of the PAP, H.E. Chief Fortune Charumbira while delivering his opening remarks at a Workshop…
By Marlvin Ngiza Leadership skills were described as a necessity in young people’s circles as they were believed to be a powerful tool that would help them in decision-making processes, undertake the responsibility, and address challenges in their lives at both individual and professional levels. A young girl’s movement Shamwari YeMwanasikana through their leadership pillar…
