Africa has potential to achieve food security and sustainable development

Writes Wellington Madumira Youth Dialogue around food systems, climate change, and actions towards zero hunger in the face of a crisis on food insecurity; A Side event during the 12th Africa Green Waste and Energy Expo 2023 Africa, with its rich and diverse natural resources, has the potential to be a global powerhouse in agriculture…

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BUPUSACOM for shared watercourse promotes sustainable development

The Buzi, Pungwe, and Save Watercourses Commission (BUPUSACOM) was launched in Beira, Mozambique, on 19 July 2023, following the signing of the BUPUSA Water Courses Commission Establishment Agreement in Harare, Zimbabwe on 17 May 2023. The tri-basin institution will have oversight on the planning, development, and management of the water resources within the Buzi, Pungwe,…

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Cut government expenditure, nip corruption: Nelson Chamisa

Writes Elvis Dumba Chinhoyi – Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) President, Nelson Chamisa, has said his government will have an efficient and lean cabinet to cut down on unnecessary expenditures. Chamisa said this to his supporters at a campaign rally held at Gadzema grounds in Chinhoyi on Monday. “We will have only fifteen cabinet ministers…

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World Ranger Day: Adventurer Holly Budge sheds light into experiences of rangers

Holly Budge I’m no stranger to nail-biting adventures, having summited Everest and being the first woman to skydive Everest, but patrolling with female rangers across Africa has been a whole different beast. These women are bold, changing the game and paving the way for women to stand alongside men at the forefront of conservation, but…

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ZANU (PF)’s Beadle Gwasira promises development in Mt Pleasant Constituency

Aspiring Member of the House of Assembly for Mt Pleasant Constituency, Mr. Beadle Musatye Gwasira has promised to bring meaningful development and sanity to the area. Speaking to this publication ahead of the impending plebiscite scheduled for 23 August this month, the experienced politician and tactician said there is more that he is planning to…

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Technologies for preserving indigenous African food are long overdue

Writes Charles Dhewa For many decades, African countries have lagged behind in terms of developing technology for preserving indigenous food systems. What has worsened the situation is that the colonial system brought its own food and seed systems into Africa supported by appropriate technology for processing and preserving food. A lot of investments went into…

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Namibian delegation impressed by Zimbabwe’s agriculture model

Writes Elvis Dumba  Zvimba – A Namibian delegation from Kavango East Region has lauded the Zimbabwean government for coming up with policies and frameworks that empower citizens through the successful agrarian revolution that was rolled out in 2000 to correct social imbalances, with beneficiaries of the land reform programme accessing machinery, loans, and inputs courtesy…

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Recently Inaugurated Zimbabwe Carbon Association Seeks to Contribute to Climate Mitigation and Adaption

The recently inaugurated Zimbabwe Carbon Association, representing many of the major investments in carbon project development in the country, welcomes the Government of Zimbabwe’s effort to bring transparency and accountability to carbon trading in the country and position Zimbabwe as a credible, attractive destination for green financing. The Zimbabwe Carbon Credit Framework, which the Government…

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AfDB, UNEP partner to implement Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework in Africa

The African Development Bank and UNEP will partner to establish an Expert Group on Biodiversity Finance, which will provide African countries with knowledge and technical assistance The African Development Bank (http://www.AfDB.org) is joining forces with the United Nations Environment Programme to advance the implementation of the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework in Africa (KMGBF). The framework…

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Banks urged to finance construction projects

Writes Hillary Munedzi Entrepreneurs in the construction industry have lamented the lack of credit lines to fund new projects with the banking sector reluctant to disburse loans sighting viability challenges. The construction sector in Zimbabwe is characterized by perennial finance-related problems such as the high cost of financing and difficulty in getting loans. Employers in…

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World Population Report and World Population Day: Policies must prioritise wellbeing of people, environment

To achieve sustainable development as the world population has reached 8 billion people, policies must prioritize the well-being of both people and the environment. These were remarks today by His Excellency Edward Kallon, UN Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator at the belated launch of the State of World Population Report and commemoration of World Population Day…

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Origin Digital’s Predictive Analytics Fosters Financial Inclusion, Greater Productivity to Farmers in Sub-Saharan Africa

South Africa’s largest agricultural lender, ABSA, says new technology has huge potential to unlock capital for smallholder farmers and SMEs who have previously had limited access to finance Pioneering ag-tech company Origin Digital is poised to help lenders revolutionise the agricultural credit landscape in Sub-Saharan Africa and drive growth in the sector. Providing credit to the smallholder…

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UNWTO endorses Zimbabwe to host Communication, Media and Tourism Training in Africa

Destination Zimbabwe continues to receive an endorsement as ideal for hosting international conferences, with the latest recommendation coming from the United World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO), to host the Communication, Media and Tourism Training in Africa Workshop in Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe in November 2023. The Chief Executive for Zimbabwe Tourism Authority, Ms Winnie Muchanyuka, and the…

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Expedite transition to clean energy: Government urged

Sowell Chikwari (Business Reporter) There are growing calls for the government to expedite the transition to green energy as the country struggles to attain power sufficiency amid spiraling demand. The renewed calls for a speedy transition towards sustainable clean energy solutions are growing even louder as renewable energy has the potential to improve power supply…

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Dorowera Community Gets Financial Literacy Training

The Dorowera Irrigation Scheme, located in Mutoko District in Mashonaland East Province, is famous for its prolific farming. The produce makes its way to Harare’s Mbare People’s Market and some leading markets in Zimbabwe. The Adam Molai Foundation and GetBucks Bank held a financial literacy seminar for the Dorowera community last Friday at the Irrigation…

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Government Analyst Laboratory receives SADCAS ISO/IEC 17025: 2017 accreditation

The Government Analyst Laboratory (GAL) received the ISO/IEC 17025:2017 accreditation after a successful assessment by the Southern African Development Community Accreditation Service (SADCAS). In a speech read on his behalf during the accreditation ceremony in Harare today, Zimbabwe’s Secretary for Health and Child Care, Air Commodore, Dr. Jasper Chimedza said the Government Analyst Laboratory (GAL)…

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Zimbabwe and Zambia tourism agencies strengthening ties

Zimbabwe Tourism Authority and Zambia Tourism Agency met for a series bilateral meetings over the last two days under the Joint Tourism Facilitation Committee (JTFC), in Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe. The JTFC was co-chaired by the ZTA Chief Executive, Ms. Winnie Muchanyuka, and her Zambia Tourism Agency CEO, Mr. Matongo Matamwandi, in fulfillment of tenets of…

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AfYBC signs host agreement with MS TCDC

The Afrikan Youth Business Council (AfYBC), has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Arusha- based MS Training Centre for Development Cooperation (MS TCDC), for the fiscal sponsorship of AfYBC by MS TCDC. AfYBC is the continental umbrella body of youth-led private sector entities, institutions, and associations advocating for a youth-friendly business policy environment under…

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WHO calls for massive health investments

Writes Marlvin Ngiza The World Health Organisation (WHO) has called upon nations to prioritize investing into the health sector for more equitable and prosperous societies and economies. This was said by WHO Director-General, Tedros Ghebreyesus, during a press briefing on global health issues. In his remarks, Ghebreyesus said that low-income countries were failing to rebound…

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Hundreds of land seekers duped by masquerading name dropping war veterans

Writes Elvis Dumba Banket – Prospective land seekers have been against being duped in their earnings by an unscrupulous group masquerading as war veterans specially assigned by President Emmerson Mnangagwa to allocate land. This was said by Mashonalnd West Provincial ZANU (PF) Veterans League Chairperson, Happison Muchechetere when he addressed hundreds of people who had…

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World Radio-communication Conference: Zimbabwe records positive progress

Zimbabwe has made significant strides in the area of wireless technologies, a preparatory meeting by the country ahead of the World Radiocommunication Conference has revealed. In his keynote address at the meeting in Harare today, Dr. Gift Machengete, the Director-General of the Postal and Telecommunication Regulatory Authority of Zimbabwe (POTRAZ), said despite the inhibiting circumstance…

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Consumer Protection critical for usage of communication services

Consumer Protection remains central for meaningful usage of communication services, Dr. Gift Machengete, the Director-General of the Postal and Telecommunication Regulatory Authority of Zimbabwe (POTRAZ) has said. He made the remarks at the Communications Regulators’ Association of Southern Africa (CRASA)’s first Consumer Committee Meeting held at Cresta Lodge in Harare yesterday. “As CRASA, we remain…

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Marange could have been a world class city: Villagers

Writes Clayton Masekesa Irate villagers from diamond-rich Marange in Manicaland province have said the area could have simply become a world-class city if diamonds worth billions of dollars were not endlessly looted through well-orchestrated syndicates that involve top chefs and security agents. In an interview recently, Daniel Chirasika from Marange Community Development Trust (MCDT) said:…

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Hakwata Village Pioneers Single Largest Biogas Undertaking in Zimbabwe

In an ambitious endeavour to bring clean cooking energy to rural communities, the largest initiative of biogas in Zimbabwe and Southern Africa has commenced in Hakwata village, Chipinge District, on the edges of Zimbabwe’s border with Mozambique. A total of 150 biogas digesters will be installed, benefiting 90 households in Hakwata, 30 in Gororo, Masvingo…

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Alternative education pathways ensure inclusive access to skills training

The government, through the Ministry of Youth, Sport, Arts, and Recreation has embarked on a drive to establish at least one vocational training centre in every district to ensure alternative education pathways are made available to disadvantaged youths and communities. These were remarks by Dr. Thokozile Chitepo, the Permanent Secretary for the Ministry of Youth,…

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MSF: New medicine deal is a short-term solution for people with TB

J&J must end its patent monopoly on bedaquiline so generic versions of this lifesaving drug can be widely produced Stop TB Partnership’s Global Drug Facility announcement yesterday of a deal with US pharmaceutical corporation Johnson & Johnson (J&J) to provide access to affordable generic versions of lifesaving tuberculosis (TB) drug bedaquiline will only offer a…

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Africa’s sustainable development: how to mobilise an extra USD 194 billion per year to 2030

Africa needs an extra USD 1.6 trillion by 2030 – USD 194 billion annually – to achieve its Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). To attract more and better investment and fill that gap, African governments and their partners should improve information to investors, increase the capacity of African development finance institutions, and boost regional projects, according…

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Youth pin hopes on ZANU PF’s Zvimba South candidate Dexter Taurai Malinganiso

Writes Elvis Dumba Zvimba – Young people in Zvimba South Constituency have said they are pinning their hopes on the constituency’s ZANU PF House of Assembly candidate, Dexter Taurai Malinganiso, to positively turn their fortunes through inclusion. The young people said they believe Malinganiso understands their needs as he relates to them better as they…

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African Union Anti-Corruption Day: critiquing impact of vice on economic growth and development

Ghana Integrity Initiative and Ghana Anti-Corruption Coalition  Today 11th July 2023, the African Union (AU) and its member states commemorate 20 years of enacting the African Union Convention on Preventing and Combatting Corruption (AUCPCC). This framework was developed to guide member states to fight corruption and promote good governance. This momentous occasion provides stakeholders across…

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EOS Data Analytics Obtains US Patent For Web-Based Algorithm Generating Crop Productivity Maps

The algorithm is implemented in EOSDA Crop Monitoring by EOS Data Analytics. It is designed to automatically process earth observation imagery data and provide agricultural analytics in a web interface. EOS Data Analytics, a global provider of AI-powered satellite imagery analytics founded by Dr. Max Polyakov, has obtained a United States patent for an algorithm built…

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ZIC urges Australia to remove sanctions regime against Zimbabwe

The Zimbabwe Information Centre (ZIC) in Sydney, Australia has launched an online anti-sanctions campaign to request the Australian Government to remove – at last– its sanctions regime against Zimbabwe, as this has continued to be an impediment to an independent Zimbabwe’s trajectory to development since 1980. To sign its petition follow link https://chng.it/tm62HLSy Australia imposed…

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President warns economic saboteurs

Writes Elvis Dumba Magunje – President Emmerson Mnangagwa has warned businesses he described as economic saboteurs bent on derailing the country’s development spectrum. Addressing thousands of ZANU PF supporters at Chemhanza Stadium in Magunje, President Mnangagwa said time is running on for people behind such vices. “We saw prices of basic commodities skyrocketing soon after…

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Champion Insurance Company promotes growth of MSME sector

Champion Insurance Company is promoting the growth of the micro, small to medium enterprises (MSME) sector in line with the National Development Strategy (NDS1). This came out in remarks delivered by the Permanent Secretary for the Ministry of Women Affairs, Community, Small and Medium Enterprises Development, Mr. Moses Mhike at the business risk management and…

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Workshop spotlights AfCFTA’s importance in Africa’s development agenda

The African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) has been described as the continent’s most ambitious integration initiative and a necessary ingredient for sustainable development. Trudi Hartzenberg, the Executive Director of Trade Law Centre (TRALAC) in her address yesterday to journalists attending a 2-day training on the AfCFTA in Cape Town running from 6-7 July, said…

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Aspiring CCC Musiiwa Ward 16 councillor promises improved service delivery

By Own Correspondent Aspiring Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) candidate for Musiiwa Ward 16 under Bindura South constituency in Mashonaland Central has promised to improve the people’s lives if elected into council. Speaking to this publication, Passmore Mupungai, an administrator by profession, vowed that if elected as a councilor, would work flat out to see…

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Tourism minister drives engagement and re-engagement for sustainable development

Under the Second Republic, Zimbabwe’s foreign policy is premised on the engagement and re-engagement drive, and it has stood out as a key pillar of National Development Strategy 1 (NDS1). On the 5th of July 2023, the World Food Programme Representative to Zimbabwe Ms Francesca Erdelmann and the Japanese Ambassador to Zimbabwe His Excellency Satoshi…

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Power Up: energy campaign to boost sustainable growth, prepare for climate dangers

A new campaign is calling for government action to widen access to clean, affordable energy – unlocking sustainable growth, and preparing Kenya for climate risk such as extreme weather. The Kenyan branch of Power Up – a global campaign unlocking investment in energy access – launched in Nairobi on July 5, presenting nine policy recommendations for national government….

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