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By Marlvin Ngiza Youths have been challenged to engage in safe and lawful informal means of earning a living and grab any chance available to them as a way of countering unemployment in the midst of the obtaining economic crisis. This was said by one of the youths, Garikai Muteiwa who has recently successfully set…
By Muchaneta Chimuka More than 1 500 women from Gatsi Village, Seke, and Edernsburg in Manyame District in Mashonaland East Province are now earning a living through the vegetable gardening projects that have been necessitated by the Survivors in Action Grassroots Women Network (SAAGWN) which has enabled them to fight gender based violence through the…
By Bernard Marr Telecoms companies are facing something of a crisis right now. They may provide the essential backbone for digital services that businesses and consumers rely on. However, their business model has come under attack by both tech enterprises and disruptive startups, all offering new and, in many cases, cheaper ways for us to…
By Elvis Dumba Kutama – Zvimba South Legislator and ZANU (PF) Central Committee member Dr. Phillip Chiyangwa has injected ZW$11 million as a revolving fund for the Constituency. He revealed this during an event dubbed ‘Dr. Philip Chiyangwa Music Competition’ held in Kutama. “I have received from parliament ZW$11, 4 million for constituency development fund…
The African Development Bank (www.AfDB.org) has appointed Mr. Simon Mizrahi as Acting Vice President, Technology and Corporate Services Complex, effective 20 June 2022. Mizrahi, a British national, is currently the Director for Delivery, Performance Management, and Results at the African Development Bank Group and Acting Director for the Operations Committee Secretariat and Quality Assurance. In…
Pitch competition awards cash prizes to youth technology innovators in Africa’s agriculture and food sectors African Green Revolution Forum (AGRF), Heifer International, and Generation Africa today announced the launch of Pitch AgriHack 2022, marking the second year the organizations have come together to provide cash grants that accelerate entrepreneurial growth and job creation in Africa’s…
By Own Correspondent Design and construction company Khato Civils says the time has come for African firms to champion an Africa-led infrastructure revolution on the continent. Khato Civils chairman Simbi Phiri says it is for this reason the company is on an expansion drive to the SADC region and Africa. “To improve…
By Charles Dhewa What differentiates African food markets from the rest is that they do not just sell commodities but educate consumers. Where the majority of workers in formal markets like supermarkets focus only on selling commodities, traders in African food markets are always ready to educate consumers on different ways of preparing food. Farmers…
African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) today in Cairo announced the appointment of Kanayo Awani to the position of Executive Vice President of the Intra-African Trade Bank (INAT) with effect from 1 July 2022. The appointment follows a decision by Afreximbank’s Board of Directors on 13 June 2022 to approve a recommendation by Bank President Prof. Benedict…
By Baboloki Semele Uganda is geared to co-host the third edition of the African Peer Review Mechanism (APRM) youth symposium from the fourth to the ninth of July this year in Kampala. The APRM is a mutually agreed instrument voluntarily acceded to by AU member States as an African self-monitoring mechanism. It is often described…
By Baboloki Semele The fifteenth world forestry congress (XV WFC) side event organized by the African Forest Forum (AFF) and partners last month, served as a rallying call for African forestry stakeholders to place nature-based solutions in combination with other safety nets, at the heart of climate change mitigation and adaptation strategies on the continent….
By Clayton Masekesa MARANGE – From a distance, the atmosphere paints a hazy picture as hot thick air pervades the dry open land that has no life, it is a sad scenario that signifies rigorous drought. After living on one of the world’s richest diamond fields, villagers in Marange have been subjected to excessive hunger…
By Zimbabwe Coalition on Debt and Development (ZIMCODD) The Ministry of Finance is seeking for Parliament to pardon unauthorised spending of ZWL$107 billion for the period 2019-2020 through the Financial Adjustments Bill (2022). The Minister of Finance, Mthuli Ncube, went over budget by ZWL$100,690,788,418 in 2020 and ZWL$6,783,930,028 in 2019. This expenditure is of grave…
The South African government, local vaccine manufacturers, and organised labour yesterday welcomed the agreement at the World Trade Organisation (WTO) that can support the production of Covid-19 vaccines in developing countries. The agreement allows governments to authorize local manufacturers to produce vaccines or their ingredients, substances, or elements and utilize processes that are covered by…
The European Commission has proposed a deal to accelerate natural gas imports from Egypt in a bid to reduce its reliance on Russian gas. With Egypt ramping up efforts to become a major liquefied natural gas (LNG) player through increased exploration, production and infrastructure build-up and modernization, the north African country is well-positioned to expand…
Being an entrepreneur is liberating. Acting on your idea. A chance to be your own boss. Sounds easy, but there is more that comes with the bold decision from the crunch of raising capital, lack of incubators and accelerators to a difficult economic environment. It is with this goal of giving start-ups a fighting chance,…
The Global Center on Adaptation (GCA) today signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Ministry of Economy and Finance of the Republic of Côte d’Ivoire to enhance and increase the share of adaptation and resilience investments financed by the country’s forthcoming EUR 2 billion Sustainable Bond Program. Côte d’Ivoire’s Nationally Determined Contributions (NDC) identifies…
Inputs designed to increase crop production, yields, and quality are not immune to volatility and high prices, the two common threads linking all 21 sessions comprising Sosland Publishing Co.’s 45th annual Purchasing Seminar in early June. For the first time, a breakout session at the seminar was devoted specifically to fertilizers with an outlook that…
By Baboloki Semele The newly appointed Chief Executive Officer of the African Union Development Agency (AUDA-NEPAD) says the organisation recognises the critical role that the youths play on the African continent and has developed programmes that focus on their empowerment. In a message of solidarity in commemoration of June 16, Ms. Nardos Bekele-Thomas noted that,…
Draft ministerial decision on intellectual property waiver woefully inadequate Doctors Without Borders/Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) and more than 150 civil society organizations—including People’s Vaccine Alliance, Oxfam, and Section27 of South Africa—called yesterday on trade ministers at the World Trade Organization’s (WTO) 12th Ministerial Conference in Geneva to not accept the current draft of the ministerial…
The Ministery of Lands, Agriculture, Fisheries, Water, and Rural Development yesterday launched the Presidential Rural Development Programme in pursuit of accelerating the attainment of Vision 2030. In his keynote address, during the launch in Mashonaland West Province, Dr. Anxious Masuka, the Minister of Lands, Agriculture, Fisheries, Water, and Rural Development said the programme was the…
By Marlvin Ngiza The construction of the Gwayi-Shangani Dam in Matebeleland Province is progressing well with the project registering 66,2% of completion. The project will facilitate the development of the Gwayi-Shangani Irrigation Scheme, Hydro-Power Generation, and clean water supply for the city of Bulawayo and all schools along the pipeline. Speaking at a post-cabinet media…
The Zimbabwe Tourism Authority (ZTA) today as the regulator engaged the key stakeholders of the tourism sector to interact and work out initiatives and strategies to move the sector forward. In his welcome remarks at the workshop in Harare, Mr. Reynold Mawerera, the ZTA Board Chairman thanked stakeholders for the support they have rendered the…
By Charles Dhewa Unfair trading practices have continued to characterize African agriculture and food systems for decades. Determining and setting prices for agricultural commodities remains a big challenge in most African countries including local markets where the majority of farmers, traders, and consumers depend for their food and income. There have not been convincing answers…
On International Albinism Awareness Day, state-owned mobile telecommunication giant NetOne called on stakeholders to unite under the same voice in advocating for recognition of the rights of people with albinism in Zimbabwe by providing them with access to equal opportunities. The commemorations were held on 13 June 2022 under the hashtags #UnitedInMakingOurVoiceHeard and #Inclusion4equality. At…
By Marlvin Ngiza With the government’s promise of intervention, residents in some parts of Chikomba District, Mashonaland East Province will bid farewell to transport challenges. These challenges have been attributed to poor road infrastructure and residents have called upon the government to solve this problem that has been in existence for decades. The situation is…
Zimbabwe’s leading ophthalmologist who is highly respected globally, Dr. Solomon Guramatunhu has said cryptocurrency has a great potential to address poverty among a majority of citizens in the country. He made the remarks during a seminar to introduce the invention of the Nzvedaz Big Five Token (BFT) today in Harare at the B2C Co-working Space…
By Elvis Dumba Banket – Young people in Zvimba North Constituency are embracing government empowerment projects in which they got access to financial assistance in pursuit of reaping the demographic dividend. Youths in Zvimba North Constituency hailed their National Assembly representative, Marian Chombo for aiding their access to various business loans from the youth financial…
Eight2Five Innovation Hub, the business incubator powered by Old Mutual Zimbabwe today launches a Start-Up entry to market Event for its 4 startup partners. The Hub Incubation Programme is an intensive and inclusive process that offers early-stage startups and entrepreneurs support. Startups with high growth potential had the opportunity to enrol in the business…
Hon Mangaliso Ndlovu, the Minister of Environment, Climate, Tourism, and Hospitality Industry today endorsed the appointment of Winnie Muchanyuka as the new Chief Executive Officer of the Zimbabwe Tourism Authority (ZTA) with the latter promising to put hands on the deck to ensure a positive turnaround of the state-owned enterprise. “The appointment of Winnie Muchanyuka…
By Marlvin Ngiza Retailers have concurred with the Zimbabwe Farmers Union (ZFU) suggestions of dealing with instability in the local retail environment through strengthening local raw materials supply chains. Recently, Zimbabwe Farmers Union Secretary-General, Mr.Paul Zakariya told this publication that local farmers should be capacitated in order for them to produce enough for the country….
By Baboloki Semele This year’s Bonn Annual UN Climate Change Conference kicked off yesterday, It is designed to lay the groundwork for success at COP27 in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt. Governments are meeting for the first time since the conclusion of the UN Climate Change Conference COP26 in Glasgow last November, at which the operational details…
To ensure agriculture sector viability, the government is taking corrective measures to address some bottlenecks that could impinge on the development of the sector, Dr. Jenfan Miuswere, the Acting Chairperson of the Cabinet Briefings has said. In the 15th Post Cabinet Press Briefing today, Dr Muswere said Cabinet received an update on the 2022/23 Cereal…
By Elvis Dumba Banket – The partnership between Zimbabwe Prisons and Correctional Services (ZPCS) and Tobacco Research Board which has spanned three decades is positively impacting the success of rehabilitation and reintegration of prisoners into society. Prisoners are benefitting from a tobacco husbandry one-year training course where they will get the free life skills that…
By Wellington Zimbowa Famously renowned as the mineral hub of Zimbabwe, Shurugwi ‘s landscape and picturesque surroundings can be a sore sight due to environmental degradation owing to rife mineral activities which in some cases go unchecked. But it is in this southern part of Zimbabwe, Midlands province where Honde Valley prodigy Mrs. Rujeko Emily…
Zimbabwe today commissioned the Telecommunications Traffic Monitoring and Revenue Assurance System (TTMS) to augment the smooth sail of the critical role played by the Postal and Telecommunication Regulatory Authority of Zimbabwe (POTRAZ). In his keynote address, while commissioning the TTMS, Dr. Jenfan Muswere, the Minister of ICT, Postal and Courier Services, said the system is…
A worsening shortage of global grains, spurred by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, will be the next affliction to hit American pocketbooks as the price of bread and rice increase by the end of the year, economists say. Ricky Volpe, an agricultural economist at California Polytechnic State University, said the rising cost of wheat and soybeans caused by…
By Arts Correspondent The fundraising show at Kotwa High School organized by Sunguru musician Collen Timeo on Friday lived to its billing. The charity which coincided with the Culture Day celebrations was a fun-filled day that drew a sizeable crowd from some nearby schools namely Nyamakuyo, Kotwa Primary school, and Hilltop College. The performance galore…
By Marlvin Ngiza Farmers have the capacity to produce wheat in excess of national demands if all farming indispensables are in place. This was said by Zimbabwe Farmers Union Secretary-General, Mr. Paul Zakariya amid bread price hikes being attributed to a wheat deficit caused by a military operation in Ukraine, a major global wheat supplier….
The OK Grand Challenge campaign is now the biggest promotional retail brand not only at the country level but in Southern Africa. Having stood the test of time over the years, the OK Grand Challenge is attracting participants in the grocery retail and wholesaling value chain, incorporating horse racing as one of its biggest drawcards….
The Old Mutual Women’s Network (OWN), a platform for women by women is warming the city of Mutare this winter. The initiative raised ZWL$600K through their ‘Donate a Day Winter Edition” campaign, where Mutualities donated at least one day from their leave balances and the company matched their collective contribution. This is yet another…
By Marlvin Ngiza The Ministry of Public Service, Labour, and Social Welfare is currently in Masvingo carrying out an employment initiative program for the youths as a response to low labour absorption capacity within local industries. In an interview with Spiked Online Media, Dr. Edmos Mtetwa, the Acting Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Public…
The Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission (ZACC) was praised for its prompt action against a NetOne cashier arrested for fraud following a tip-off. Appearing in court on Thursday, the state charged that using proceeds from fraudulent activities, Daniel Kalira (39) reportedly had a sudden lifestyle change after he splashed the loot on luxury cars. Our investigations suggest…
The Zimbabwe Tourism Authority (ZTA) is running an Innovation Challenge for youths under the age of 30. The competitions will be held at the provincial and national levels. They will take the following format: Provincial Challenge • A Call for project submissions will be placed on print and electronic platforms. • Projects can be submitted…
By Tafadzwa Muranganwa A recently formed non-political pressure group has vowed to take decisive action against business oligarchs that are fomenting the price hikes currently prevailing in the country. In a press statement on Thursday, Progressive and Patriotic Citizens of Zimbabwe (PAPCOZ) blasted unscrupulous companies that are abusing the government’s foreign currency auction…
