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After a stronger-than-expected recovery in 2022, this year could see international tourist arrivals return to pre-pandemic levels in Europe and the Middle East. Tourists are nonetheless expected to increasingly seek value for money and travel closer to home in response to the challenging economic climate. Based on UNWTO’s forward-looking scenarios for 2023, international tourist arrivals…
Entries are open for the 2023 Ashden Awards. The eight awards announced today will supercharge climate innovation creating a fairer future, particularly widening access to clean energy. The awards are seeking trailblazing, empowering initiatives in low-income countries and the UK. There are five awards open to African organisations, with one focused purely on solutions from the…
Bon Marche, a brand within the stable of the Zimbabwe Stock Exchange Listed Company OK Zimbabwe Limited is this year giving all of us a FRESH START, with the Bon Marche Liv It Up Fiesta Promotion. Bon Marche is launching a fresh and happy promotion across their 8 Bon Marche stores aimed at providing a…
By Charles Dhewa A very important step in decolonizing African food systems is re-defining and contextualizing the meaning of a gene bank. The conventional scientific notion of a gene bank[1] as a type of bio-repository that preserves genetic material ignores the socio-cultural dimension of genetic material. For instance, scientific gene banks for plants are built through vitro storage, freezing…
By Mike Robuck Research company IDC estimated worldwide shipments of used smartphones in 2022 hit 282.6 million units, an 11.5 per cent year-on-year increase, primarily driven by operator trade-in programmes. IDC forecast shipments of officially refurbished and used devices will continue to rise at a CAGR of 10.3 per cent between 2021 and 2026, when…
Nestlé has unveiled the Nescafé́ Plan 2030 to help drive regenerative agriculture, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and improve farmer livelihoods. Every year, Nescafé supports around 100,000 coffee farmers and buys more than 800,000 metric tons of green coffee – that’s more than 13 million bags from more than 20 countries. This carefully measured feat would…
Member of the National Assembly for Chipinge Central Constituency, Hon Raymore Machingura has used Parliament’s Constituency Development Fund (CDF) to build a classroom block at Mayfield Secondary School. The Deputy Minister of Primary and Secondary Education, Hon Edgar Moyo, who was representing the Minister of the same ministry, Hon Dr. Evelyn Ndlovu on Friday 13…
Close to 1 billion people in low- and lower-middle-income countries – 1 in 8 of the world’s population –are served by healthcare facilities that lack a reliable electricity supply, according to a new report from the World Health Organization (WHO), the World Bank, the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA), and Sustainable Energy for All (SEforAll)….
The Earthshot Prize, a global environmental prize to discover, accelerate, and scale ground-breaking solutions to repair and regenerate the planet, has begun its 2023 search for breakthrough solutions to solve the globe’s biggest environmental challenges. MultiChoice (www.MultiChoice.com), the official African broadcast partner and member of The Earthshot Prize Global Alliance, is issuing a call for…
The Zimbabwe Tourism Authority has extended hearty congratulations to African Sun Limited for their successful refurbishment of parts of the Troutbeck Resort. This comes after the resort made a public announcement to patrons on Thursday. “We are pleased to share that we have completed the refurbishment and revamping of our guest rooms,” the resort said…
By Charles Dhewa Decolonizing public procurement by governments and development organizations will improve consumer access to diverse and healthy diets while also increasing the incomes of smallholder farmers. In countries like Zimbabwe, government institutions like colleges, schools, and hospitals cannot buy food directly from farmers. These formal institutions have to buy food through companies registered…
Dr. Keabetswe Modimoeng has been appointed as Corporate Affairs and Stakeholder Relations Group Executive for MultiChoice Africa with effect from January 2023. Dr. Modimoeng will report to Collen Dlamini (Group Executive Corporate Affairs), and he will be a member of the Multichoice Africa Executive Team. Dr. Modimoeng is the former executive chairperson of the Independent…
The Ministry of Information Communication Technology (ICT), Postal and Courier Services together with the Postal and Telecommunication Regulatory Authority of Zimbabwe (POTRAZ) launched computer laboratories for 14 schools in Masvingo Province yesterday. Kanongovere Secondary; Chikwerengwe Secondary; Rafamoyo High; Mushayavanhu Primary; Mutero Central Primary; Magombedze High; Chimombe Mudyanadzo High; Mutambwi High; Rumhizha High; and Mutendi High;…
Computers received by the Ministry of Public Service, Labour and Social Welfare from the Ministry of ICT, Postal and Courier Services will propel the former’s key mandates in the provision of inclusive social protection, labour disputes resolution, fostering a conducive labour market environment, job creation and placement for job seekers. This emerged yesterday when Hon…
H.E. Mevlüt Cavusoglu, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Turkey’s visit to Zimbabwe signalled the deepening bilateral relations between the two countries. Addressing journalists after meeting with Vice President Constantino Chiwenga, who is the Acting President, and a delegation led by Ambassador Fredrick Shava, the Minister of Foreign Affairs, and other key government…
The Southern Africa Resource Watch (SARW) proposes that the Zimbabwean government puts in place further reforms that complement its policy decision to ban raw lithium exportation to alleviate the negative impacts on Artisanal miners that the recent ban has had. Lithium is one of the critical minerals required for energy transition and the manufacturing of…
The outgoing United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Zimbabwe Resident Representative Ms Mia Seppo yesterday bade farewell to the Minister of Environment, Climate, Tourism and Hospitality Industry Hon Nqobizitha Mangaliso Ndhlovu in Harare. The Minister appreciated the support that the UNDP Zimbabwe country office gave during the time of Ms Mia Seppo on various national development…
By Wellington Zimbowa There is a pertinent need for a law that forces companies to step up on corporate social responsibility for them to undertake business, Chief Makumbe from Buhera, who also represents Manicaland chiefs in the senate has said. The maverick who wants to take the issue up with the senate revealed this when…
By Elvis Dumba Yomba, Zvimba North – The opening of schools this week puts a strain on parents and guardians who have school-going children under their care but various income-generating projects produced by Zvimba North Constituency lawmaker, Marian Chombo, have come in handy as they can use proceeds from the projects to support their children’s…
By Elvis Dumba Nyabira, Zvimba – The First Lady, Dr. Amai Auxillia Mnangagwa has called for investment in waste management to ensure a cleaner environment. The First Lady, who is the country’s patron for the environment, was in Nyabira for the monthly national clean-up day where she led a waste cleaning and tree planting exercise….
By Sean Chatman (AI Revenue & Income Creator) AI has the potential to be a major driver of revenue and income growth. But how can businesses make the most of this technology? One way is to use AI to develop new products and services. For example, banks are using AI to develop new customer-service applications…
By Joseph Waring Samsung Electronics co-chief predicted a spike in interest rates and inflation would weigh on demand for consumer products in 2023, but noted the decline would likely begin to ease in the second half of the year, The Wall Street Journal (WSJ) reported. Vice chairman and co-CEO Han Jong-hee told the newspaper the company…
Information Communication Technology, Postal and Courier Services Minister, Dr. Jenfan Muswere recently commissioned, in the resort town of Victoria Falls, the first multi-million dollar rail fiber optic project invested by international group Bandwidth and Cloud Services (BCS) in partnership with DFA Zimbabwe. This is not only aimed at addressing the much-needed network diversity and redundancy…
By Charles Dhewa African countries have no shortage of documents on how aggregating agricultural commodities can change lives of farmers and low-income consumers. Some agricultural consultants and development agencies have made a living from advising government departments and farming communities on how to design value chain strategies. Slogans like making markets work for the poor have…
By Nomatter Mubhawu (29) My name is Nomatter Mubhawu. I am 29 years old and I’m from Chinyika village in Gutu district in Masvingo province. Farming is something I have always enjoyed from a tender age. When I completed my studies I stayed home to farm. I didn’t chase other dreams or leave my home…
By Oghenerukevwe Odjugo (Finance Professional | LinkedIn Top Voice in Finance and Economy) 2022 did not start with the excitement and promise of 2020, nor with the relief of the end of COVID as 2021 did. While 2020 and 2021 were tumultuous years, investors were largely a lot richer than they were at the turn…
By Tobacco Research Board Introduction The Tobacco Research Board (TRB), has received several reports of pre-mature flowering and early flowering of tobacco crops this season (2022-23). Early flowering was observed at all stages of crop growth and across all varieties, in both the irrigated and rainfed tobacco crops. In the farm visits that ensued,…
As NetOne strengthens its position as the leading network of choice, two lucky winners walked away with a generator each in the company’s Mo Gigs Grand Prize held at the Netone Cleveland offices today. Presenting the prizes to Admire Mungororo (18) from Mabvuku, and Blessed Mutambaneshiri (20) from Budiriro 3, NetOne Group Chief Executive Officer,…
By Elvis Dumba The country is set to lose out on its National Development Strategy plan to achieve an upper-middle-income economy by 2030 due to the loss of human lives through road carnages. With human error remaining the major contributing factor for major accidents in the country, traffic safety experts have called for behaviour change…
The Islamic Corporation for the Insurance of Investment and Export Credit (ICIEC) (http://ICIEC.isdb.org) yesterday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Al-Rajhi International Investment Company (RAII) of Saudi Arabia whereby the two parties would cooperate in synergizing coordination, business development and efficient implementation of projects in the vital agricultural and food security sectors in ICIEC’s…
By Hillary Munedzi The United States of America is focusing on Africa as the continent holds 60% of the world’s unused arable land as it reaffirms the commitment of the Comprehensive Africa Agriculture Development Program (CAADP), and the Malabo Declaration and its call to Action at the recently held US-Africa Leaders Summit. The Malabo Declaration…
The theme for 2023 is ‘Unlocking African Mining Investment: Stability, Security, and Supply’ Key government leaders and policymakers across the globe are signing up in their numbers ahead of the world’s largest mining investment event, Investing in African Mining Indaba (www.MiningIndaba.com). Indaba is returning to Cape Town in February 2023 with an impressive speaker line-up…
By Elvis Dumba Raffingora – Zimbabweans have been urged to remain committed to promoting and upholding peace as the country moves towards the 2023 general elections. Zvimba North Constituency legislator and Local Government Deputy Minister, Hon Marian Chombo was speaking to constituents who gathered at Kamwaza Township in Raffingora to commemorate Unity Day. Hon Chombo…
By Mutuso Dhliwayo (ZELA Executive Director) 22 December 2022 Dear Partners, Stakeholders, and Donors RE: Zimbabwe Environmental Law Association Executive Director’s End-of-Year Message As 2022 comes to an end, we would like to take this opportunity to thank all of you for your support. The success of the Zimbabwe Environmental Law Association (ZELA) is based…
By Hlazo Mkandawire Zimbabwe has long been one of Africa’s tourism giants. Blessed with spectacular landscapes, exceptional biodiversity, and abundant wildlife, the country is home to some of the world’s most iconic tourist sites, from Victoria Falls and Hwange National Park to Great Zimbabwe — a medieval city in the south-eastern hills and a UNESCO World Heritage…
The launch of the Fiber Connections Zimbabwe network is testimony to the Government’s commitment to ensuring the provision of robust and reliable communications infrastructure across the country, the Minister of Information Communication Technology (ICT), Postal, and Courier Services, Dr. Jenfan Muswere has said. The Minister made the remarks today during the launch of the network…
One hundred experts from around the world gathered at UNWTO Headquarters to develop the next standard for Measuring the Sustainability of Tourism (MST). The global MST effort responds to the urgent need for guidance to produce more credible and comparable data on the role of tourism for people, the planet, and prosperity. The data framework will…
By Charles Dhewa If there was more harmony and consolidation between agricultural interventions in Africa, most African countries would have defeated food and nutrition insecurity many years ago. Unfortunately, it seems there are people who benefit more from projectizing agricultural interventions than properly organizing and coordinating food systems. Fragmentation is due to the fact that…
Dr. Naledi Pandor, Minister of International Relations and Cooperation of the Republic of South Africa (DIRCO) and Guest of Honour at the Joint Retreat between the Pan-African Parliament (PAP) and the Permanent Representatives Committee (PRC) of the African Union (AU), led tributes to the Bureau of the PAP for the significant work it has done since…
One of the leading short-term insurance companies, Zimnat General Insurance on Friday, 16 December 2022 donated Christmas hampers to individuals who were involved in major accidents in 2022. Working with accident victims through insurance claims, the insurance company recognized the need to assist them beyond payment of claims. During the year, Zimnat joined hands with…
The Postal and Telecommunication Regulatory Authority of Zimbabwe (POTRAZ) is using customer satisfaction surveys in a bid to enhance consumer well-being by availing products and services that meet their needs and wants. This was revealed by Dr. Gift Machengete, the Director-General of POTRAZ during the organisation’s launch of the 2022 Customer Satisfaction Survey in Chitungwiza…
African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) on 15 December 2022 in Cairo operationally launched the Afreximbank TRADAR Club, a prestigious member-driven network aimed at empowering international businesses and executives to transform trade and investments in Africa through trusted trade intelligence and advisory services. According to Afreximbank, TRADAR Club will deliver innovative digital tools and networking opportunities, helping members to discover…
By Baboloki Semele It is no doubt, the coronavirus pandemic, the war in Ukraine, and climate change have all hampered Africa’s progress toward meeting the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Reports indicate that with 2030 less than 8 years away, most African countries are struggling to meet the SDG targets, and without renewed efforts, nearly 492…
By Claire Robinson of GMWatch with technical advice from Dr. Michael Antoniou and Dr. Yves Bertheau Currently, governments around the world are moving to scrap regulatory safeguards around genetically modified organisms (GMOs) that are claimed to contain no foreign genes or foreign DNA. They choose to believe GMO lobby assertions that GM gene-edited plants and…
By Own Correspondent A residents association group, Zimbabwe National Organisation of Associations and Residents Trust, ZNOART, is pleading with President Emmerson Mnangagwa to step in to address the gross corruption and misgovernance affecting local authorities. Addressing journalists on Thursday, ZNOART chairman Shalvar Chikomba said their efforts to engage with local authorities particularly urban, have come…
