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60 Years of Making a Difference: Mozambique Showcases African Development Bank’s Impactful Partnership

Byron Adonis Mutingwende2 months ago04 mins

The African Development Bank Mozambique Country Office (www.AfDB.org) held a special ceremony on Monday to celebrate the institution’s 60th anniversary in Maputo, showcasing decades of partnership and development impact across Africa. The commemoration, under the theme, “60 Years of Making a Difference” brought together government officials, development partners, and key stakeholders to reflect on the Bank’s…

Strong Partnerships Drive Impactful Results for Sustainable Development in Zimbabwe

Byron Adonis Mutingwende2 months ago07 mins

Writes Sirak Gebrehiwot Mid-Term Review of the Zimbabwe – UN Cooperation Framework Spotlights Robust Partnerships for SDGs 26 September 2024, Harare – A high-level meeting co-convened by the UN Country Team and Office of the President and Cabinet brought together senior government leaders, United Nations representatives, and national and international development partners to conduct…

AGRA shares perspectives on AU’s 10-Year Fertiliser and Soil Health Action Plan

Byron Adonis Mutingwende2 months ago2 months ago09 mins

The Alliance for a Green Revolution Africa (AGRA) applauded and embraced the 10-Year Fertilizer and Soil Health Action Plan and the Soil Initiative for Africa Framework adopted by African Heads of State at the African Union Fertilizer and Soil Health Summit. The Soil Initiative for Africa (SIA) is an ambitious long-term effort to systematically…

Agriculture a pillar of Africa’s economy: Ambassador Josefa Sacko

Byron Adonis Mutingwende2 months ago07 mins

Agriculture continues to be the mainstay of the African economies, accounting for 17.2 per cent of the continent’s gross domestic product, the Commissioner of the African Union’s Department of Agriculture, Rural Development, Blue Economy and Sustainable Environment, Josefa Correia Sacko, said in Puglia, Italy. Ambassador Josefa Sacko, who presented these figures during the G7…

Marist Brothers wins third consecutive high schools quiz competition

Byron Adonis Mutingwende2 months ago04 mins

Marist Brothers Nyanga won the Old Mutual National High Schools Quiz for the third time in a row at the final held in Harare at the weekend. Harare’s Kuwadzana High 2, who were playing in their first finals since 2016, came second while Kutama College came third. The Marist Brothers hattrick capped a…

Africa wants green industrial infrastructure market as a distinct asset: Ambassador Josefa Sacko

Byron Adonis Mutingwende2 months ago05 mins

At least 10 billion dollars a year is the estimate that the continent expects to grow in the green industrial infrastructure market as a distinct asset, African Union Commissioner Josefa Correia Sacko said in New York. The diplomat, who was speaking at a summit on the investment market signalling framework for green industrialisation on…

Addressing food waste and loss mitigates climate change

Byron Adonis Mutingwende2 months ago05 mins

Climate change and food loss and waste are two interconnected global challenges that threaten the very foundation of our food systems. With one-third of all food produced globally going to waste, the environmental, economic, and social implications are dire. As climate change intensifies, its impact on food production, distribution, and consumption becomes increasingly evident. This…

AGRA proffers recommendations for improving Fertiliser Subsidy Programmes in Africa

Byron Adonis Mutingwende2 months ago015 mins

The Alliance for a Green Revolution Africa (AGRA) has offered recommendations for strategic priorities for Improving Fertilizer Subsidy Programmes in Africa (FSP). Available evidence indicates that FSPs in Africa have generated several positive impacts, notably by bolstering agricultural productivity, augmenting farmers’ incomes, and fortifying food security. These impacts have come at a high cost…

JC Auditors in bid to promote alignment with the UN Sustainable Development Goals

Byron Adonis Mutingwende2 months ago06 mins

JC Auditors (JCA), a leading provider of compliance and certification services, is driving meaningful change in various industry sectors, by offering solutions that align with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). As a SANAS-accredited, IAF-aligned certification body, JCA is committed to promoting sustainability through compliance, with a focus on safety, quality, environmental management, and…

ZAI partners Diaspora Insurance for funeral insurance services

Byron Adonis Mutingwende2 months ago03 mins

Lloyd Rabaya The Zimbabwe Accountants International (ZAI) has partnered with Diaspora Insurance for its members to get bespoke funeral insurance products and services. Diaspora Insurance is a United Kingdom (UK)- based risk solutions firm, and the partnership will help bring financial security to more than a thousand accounting professionals worldwide. ZAI was established in 2022,…

Private sector critical in driving investment to reduce post-harvest food loss

Byron Adonis Mutingwende2 months ago05 mins

Dr Agens Kalibata, the President of the Alliance for a Green Revolution Africa (AGRA) has underscored the importance of working with the private sector to drive investment to reduce post harvest food loss. She was speaking at the 2024 United Nations General Assembly (UNGA2024) in a session titled “Opportunities To Unlock Private Sector Investment…

AU concerned about post-harvest food losses in Africa

Byron Adonis Mutingwende2 months ago06 mins

African Union Commissioner for Agriculture, Ambassador Josefa Correia Sacko said today in New York that the levels of post-harvest food losses in Africa are sufficient to meet the annual food needs of some 48 million people. Speaking on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly, which has been taking place since last Monday,…

Workshop validates SPS Communication strategy, action plan and corporate branding

Byron Adonis Mutingwende2 months ago2 months ago08 mins

A workshop to develop a robust and targeted communications strategy for the African Union (AU) Sanitary and Phytosanitary (SPS) Programme in Africa is underway in Lusaka, Zambia with a view of outlining clear guidelines and approaches for communicating key messages, advocacy, and awareness creation among key audiences. In welcome remarks read by Chiluba Mwape,…

Good Seed and Food Festival celebrates Zimbabwe’s agricultural diversity and resilience

Byron Adonis Mutingwende2 months ago07 mins

Writes Lloyd Rabaya Guitars, drums, and throats soothed the ears, plenty of seed varieties were on display, and lots of food was prepared for sale to visitors as farmers exhibited at the Good Seed and Food Festival held in Harare at Botanical Gardens. Farmers from across Zimbabwe converged at the Botanical Gardens “Celebrating the resilience…

Zimpricecheck wins entrepreneurs challenge

Byron Adonis Mutingwende2 months ago2 months ago05 mins

Garikai Dzoma of Zimpricecheck won the 2024 Value Creation Challenge, beating 11 other finalists in a competition for budding entrepreneurs at the finale last Friday, winning US$ 13,000 in total seed funding. The VCC, which empowers young entrepreneurs by providing the skills needed to turn innovative ideas into successful ventures is sponsored by Old…

Tsitsi Musabayana named Chartered Governance Professional of the Year

Byron Adonis Mutingwende2 months ago2 months ago05 mins

Co-founder and managing director of Eat n Lick fast food outlets, Mrs Tsitsi Musabayana, has been named the Chartered Governance Professional of the Year for 2023. She was named winner of the award and presented with the Chartered Governance of the Year Trophy at a formal dinner that marked the ending of the Chartered…

Summit of the Future: High-profile global leaders speak

Byron Adonis Mutingwende2 months ago05 mins

Global leaders and experts at the Summit of the Future have shared views about creating a more effective and inclusive global governance system capable of addressing contemporary challenges in pursuit of promoting sustainable development. President of Namibia, HE Nangolo Mbumba at Summit: “The world of 1945… is contrastingly different from the world of 2024….

Summit of the Future sets out roadmap for sustainable development

Byron Adonis Mutingwende2 months ago04 mins

Key partners of the Coalition for the UN We Need, and the Global Governance Innovation Network gathered yesterday to discuss the path forward and the crucial next steps over the next 12 months. The Keynote speaker was Ms. Michelle Griffin. Stakeholders suggested concrete steps to be taken over the next year to ensure the…

Pact for the Future: CSOs increase calls to reform the UN Security Council

Byron Adonis Mutingwende2 months ago03 mins

Civil Society Organizations have called on member states to seize the momentum from the Pact for the Future to reform the UN Security Council emphasizing the need for inclusivity and equity to address the challenges of modern-day conflicts. Anne-Marie Slaughter, CEO of New America and a member of the UN High-Level Advisory Board on…

SOTF: Inclusive, networked multilateralism and partnerships shaping a better global future

Byron Adonis Mutingwende2 months ago04 mins

The Summit of the Future (SOTF) Action Days wrapped up Saturday at the United Nations Headquarters, highlighting the power of inclusive, networked multilateralism and partnerships in shaping a better global future. The sessions, which have brought together world leaders, civil society, youth representatives, and stakeholders from across the globe, have laid the groundwork for the…

Government workers to receive decent accommodation

Byron Adonis Mutingwende2 months ago06 mins

Writes Elvis Dumba Chinhoyi – The government is pushing to provide decent accommodation for its workforce, with a cabinet minister calling for the speedy completion of housing projects in the country to meet this goal. This effort is part of the government’s broader initiative to ensure its employees and general populace have access to proper…

Kariba Municipality reviews strategic plan, tables 2025 service delivery goals

Byron Adonis Mutingwende2 months ago03 mins

By Admore Mbonda The Municipality of Kariba (MoK) stakeholders have undertaken a review of the local authority’s 2021-2025 strategic plan in a bid to map the critical service delivery goals for 2025. Councillors and other stakeholders of the resort town gathered at Harare Club for a three-day workshop at the weekend. Speaking on the sidelines…

Prof Charles Adetunji on 2024 Career-long List of the World’s Top 2% Scientists

Byron Adonis Mutingwende2 months ago2 months ago03 mins

Nigerian erudite academic, Prof Charles Adetunji has been recognized in the prestigious 2024 Career-long List of the World’s Top 2% Scientists, as well as the single-year Most Impactful List of Distinguished Professors globally. In an interview with Spiked Online Media, the respected scientist said the achievement reflects the unwavering support and dedication of many individuals…

Artisanal miners ravage the environment in Banket

Byron Adonis Mutingwende2 months ago04 mins

Writes Elvis Dumba Banket – Concerned residents of Banket have raised alarm over the devastating impact of artisanal mining on the environment, with authorities accused of turning a blind eye to the destruction. Artisanal mining has become a significant threat to Zimbabwe’s environment, with many miners operating outside ecological rules, leaving hazardous pits and toxic…

Old Mutual Zimbabwe launches Renewable Energy Fund to drive sustainable development

Byron Adonis Mutingwende2 months ago08 mins

Old Mutual Zimbabwe has launched the Old Mutual Renewable Energy Fund, a private equity fund dedicated to fostering renewable energy investments in the country. The fund is registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission with Old Mutual, the Government of Zimbabwe, and various UN agencies as its key initial investors. The Old Mutual…

Renewable Energy Fund ensures sustainable and prosperous future for Zimbabwe

Byron Adonis Mutingwende2 months ago2 months ago013 mins

His Excellency Mr. Edward Kallon, the United Nations Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator has said the launch of the Renewable Energy Fund was a significant milestone for Zimbabwe’s journey toward a sustainable and prosperous future. He made the remarks at the launch of the Renewable Energy Fund on 20 September 2024 at the Old Mutual…

Just Transition: Resolving Climate Debt Critical for Sustainable Development in Southern Africa

Byron Adonis Mutingwende2 months ago2 months ago09 mins

Byron Adonis Mutingwende As Southern Africa faces escalating climate challenges, the urgency for enhanced climate finance in 2024 has never been more critical. With increasing temperatures, unpredictable rainfall, and extreme weather events, the region is at a pivotal moment where proactive measures can shape its future. Southern Africa is uniquely vulnerable to climate…

EcoCash launches loyalty programme for customers

Byron Adonis Mutingwende2 months ago03 mins

EcoCash has launched a customer loyalty campaign called “EcoCash Gives You More” in which the leading mobile financial services platform in Zimbabwe positions itself to enhance customer engagement and boost the value it offers to its users. The loyalty campaign, which kicked off last Friday (September 13, 2024) will run until November 17, 2024. It…

Zimbabwe to harness benefits of IAEA Scientific Forum in promoting food security

Byron Adonis Mutingwende2 months ago07 mins

Zimbabwe’s Minister of Lands, Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Rural Development, Dr. Anxious Masuka has said lessons from the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Scientific Forum 2024, themed ‘Atoms4Food: Better Agriculture for a Better Life’, should be harnessed to promote food and nutrition security in the country. He revealed that in a panel discussion of a…

A New Chapter Begins: Zimbabweans head to Dr. Muzamhindo’s Vision 2030 Manual launch

Byron Adonis Mutingwende2 months ago010 mins

Writes Alfred Mazungunye In the realm of strategic thinking and visionary leadership, there are rare moments that stand out as transformative milestones, shaping the course of a nation’s destiny. In the next few days, mark one such momentous occasion as Dr. Tinashe Muzamhindo unveils his magnum opus, the much-anticipated book titled “Vision 2030 Manual.”…

Industries fuelling climate crisis draining public funds in the Global South: ActionAid report

Byron Adonis Mutingwende2 months ago012 mins

Climate-wrecking fossil fuel and industrial agriculture sectors are squeezing climate-hit countries for over US$600 billion in public subsidies every year. ActionAid’s groundbreaking new report on the corporate capture of public finance finds that climate-destructive sectors are benefiting from subsidies amounting to an average of US$677 billion in the Global South every year, money that could…

68th IAEA Conference: Minister Masuka shares insights on improving food security

Byron Adonis Mutingwende2 months ago2 months ago05 mins

Dr Anxious Jongwe Masuka, Zimbabwe’s Minister of Lands, Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Rural Development, shared opportunities and insights that stakeholders could utilize to improve food security. He was speaking during the 68th International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Scientific Forum being held under the theme “Atoms4Food: Better Agriculture for a Better Life”, running from 17…

Residents have to be widely consulted on prepaid water meters: HRT

Byron Adonis Mutingwende2 months ago2 months ago08 mins

THE Harare Residents’ Trust (HRT) has said it has been closely following the debate on the possible introduction of prepaid water meters in Harare. The local authorities, with the backing of some international financial institutions, have been warming up to the idea, but they have not done enough to ensure the consistent provision of safe,…

Netone unveils OneBusiness package

Byron Adonis Mutingwende2 months ago05 mins

NetOne has introduced an innovative communication solution designed to meet the diverse needs of businesses of all sizes—the OneBusiness Package. This comprehensive package offers a range of powerful features that not only enhance connectivity but also streamline business operations. From OnNet minutes and OffNet voice calls to international call minutes and a dedicated WhatsApp bundle,…

Zimbabwe’s Climate Challenge: A Catalyst for Economic Reinvention

Byron Adonis Mutingwende2 months ago06 mins

Writes Dr Ayodele Odusola, UNDP Zimbabwe Resident Representative Zimbabwe stands at a pivotal moment in its development journey, facing the dual challenge of climate change and economic transformation. The recent Zimbabwe Economic Development Conference (ZEDCON) in Victoria Falls underscored the urgency of addressing these intertwined issues, highlighting both the vulnerabilities we face and the…

The Climate Adaptation Water Energy Programme: Empowering Communities for a Sustainable Future

Byron Adonis Mutingwende2 months ago08 mins

By: Dr. Ayodele Odusola, UNDP Resident Representative, Zimbabwe Dr. Solomon Mutambara, Project Manager Climate Adaptation, Water and Energy Programme, United Nations Development Programme Zimbabwe The Climate Adaptation Water Energy Programme (CAWEP) stands as a testament to the power of strategic intervention and community-driven development in building resilience in the face of climate change. Funded by…

2024 Zimbabwe Economic Development Conference focuses on building resilience to climate change

Byron Adonis Mutingwende2 months ago012 mins

In pursuit of realizing the nation’s 2030 vision to become an upper-middle-income society, the 2024 Zimbabwe Economic Development Conference in the resort city of Victoria Falls is focusing on building resilience to climate change. The Conference is running under the theme ‘Building Resilience and Driving Economic Transformation under Climate Change’ from 14-18 September 2024…

Kutsaga Clinches additional Double Awards in One Day!

Byron Adonis Mutingwende3 months ago05 mins

The Tobacco Research Board, trading as Kutsaga, continues its remarkable streak of achievements, having secured two additional prestigious awards on Saturday, 13 September 2024. The Board’s Public Relations and Communications Officer, Mr. Tatenda Mugabe, won the highly coveted Silver Award for Best Public Relations Practitioner of 2024 at the Exceptional Marketing Awards, hosted…

Why Just Transition Matters for Zimbabwe

Byron Adonis Mutingwende3 months ago2 months ago08 mins

Byron Adonis Mutingwende As the world heads towards COP 29, the issues of climate finance and a fossil fuel phase-out towards a just energy transition are ever more critical for climate action. The upcoming UN General Assembly, the UN Summit of the Future, and the Global Renewables Summit all taking place one after the…

Econet gives away brand new residential houses in Christmas promotion

Byron Adonis Mutingwende3 months ago3 months ago06 mins

Econet Wireless Zimbabwe has brought early Christmas cheer to eight winners of the company’s 2023 Christmas promotion, with each lucky customer receiving a brand-new residential house fully equipped with a home solar system and Econet Smart Home security. The grand prize giveaway ceremony, held at Penrose Estate in Nyabira, about 30km north-west of Harare…

Murare Car Rental drives tourism at Sanganai Hlanganani World Travel Expo 2024

Byron Adonis Mutingwende3 months ago04 mins

Murare Car Rental is one of the exhibitors at the annual Sanganai Hlanganani World Tourism Expo in Bulawayo from 12 to 14 September 2024. The award-winning Zimbabwean mobility market leader is exhibiting its wide mobility offerings in Hall 04 at stand 105. Zimbabwean tourism continues to grow with international and domestic visitors expressing the…

AU defends climate-resilient agricultural practices

Byron Adonis Mutingwende3 months ago2 months ago05 mins

OWN CORRESPONDENT Cuiabá (Brazil) – African Union Commissioner Josefa Correia Sacko today defended the need for climate-resilient agricultural practices, climate information services, and agricultural insurance programmes to support farmers in Chapada dos Guimarães in central Brazil, 62 km from the city of Cuiabá, capital of the state of Mato Grosso. Speaking at the G-20…

Global Fight to End Fossil Fuels: Protest actions across the world kick off

Byron Adonis Mutingwende3 months ago017 mins

Today, Friday 13 September 2024, climate activists are mobilising across the globe in more than 150 events, spanning over 50 countries on all continents, calling on their governments to urgently implement a fast, fair, and funded phase-out of fossil fuels to prevent further climate catastrophe. Wellington Madumira, the coordinator of Climate Action Network Zimbabwe…

2024 Africa Food Systems Forum: Financing needed to boost agriculture

Byron Adonis Mutingwende3 months ago04 mins

Hon Richard Tusabe, the Minister of State in Charge of the National Treasury for Rwanda has said there is a need to finance the agriculture sector on the African continent to ensure food and nutrition security. He was speaking during a side event for parliamentarians that was moderated by Dr. Fatimata Lovetta Sesay, the…

Republic of Korea contributes US$1 million to WFP’s drought response in Zimbabwe

Byron Adonis Mutingwende3 months ago04 mins

The Word Food Programme (WFP) today welcomed a contribution of US$1 million from the Republic of Korea to meet the nutrition needs of 22,000 people adversely impacted by the El Niño-induced drought, which has exacerbated food insecurity across Zimbabwe. An estimated 5.9 million people living in rural Zimbabwe and 1.7 million in urban areas are…