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Writes Elvis Dumba Chinhoyi – The newly proclaimed land tenure policy will help to correct anomalies in the farming land distribution, a ZANU (PF) Politburo and Cabinet Minister has said. The government recently announced an indefinite moratorium on the issuance of any new 99-year leases, offer letters, and permits for agricultural land. Under the new…
Writes Elvis Dumba Chinhoyi – The Zimbabwe Energy Regulating Authority (ZERA) has come up with plans to regulate the green energy sector through proposed Energy (Solar Products and Installation) Regulations that will ensure quality and safe solar energy production in the country in line with its rural electrification drive. The energy regulator is currently conducting…
Speaker of Parliament of Zimbabwe, Hon Advocate Jacob F.N Mudenda, and President of the Senate, Hon. Mabel M. Chinomona, are leading a Zimbabwean Parliamentary delegation to the 149th Inter-Parliamentary Union Assembly in Geneva, Switzerland where issues of science and technology are under the spotlight. The Assembly and Related Meetings are scheduled for 12th to…
Anesu Masvaure, the Author of the famous book “Hearing the Voice of God” who is leading mobile telephone giant NetOne’s Executive Personal Assistant of the Group Chief Executive Officer, Engineer Raphael Mushanawani was last night at the Hyatt Regency Hotel, honoured with the Comesa Federation of Women in Business (COMFWB) Business Women Excellence Awards, together…
Yesterday, 11 October 2024 was the International Day of the Girl Child, and the African Union Special Envoy on Youth, Ms. Chido Mpemba, joined forces with organizations across the globe to celebrate this important day. Ms. Mpemba, alongside her partners, honoured the tireless efforts of organizations dedicated to supporting the rights and empowerment of women…
Writes Alfred Muzungunye In the vibrant landscape of Zimbabwe’s economic development, one figure stands tall in the pursuit of national progress: Dr Tinashe Eric Muzamhindo, the dynamic CEO of the Zimbabwe Institute of Strategic Thinking (ZIST). His relentless commitment to promoting and advancing Zimbabwe’s interests is not just commendable, it is transformative. Dr Muzamhindo…
Launch of the airport’s first canine team to detect illegal wildlife and wildlife products enabled through a partnership between the African Wildlife Foundation and the Ethiopian Wildlife Conservation Authority. The Ethiopian Wildlife Conservation Authority (EWCA) and the African Wildlife Foundation (AWF) have partnered to establish a canine unit at Bole International Airport (BIA), Ethiopia’s…
Key Sector Priorities and Considerations To achieve Universal Health Coverage (UHC), actions to address the social determinants of health must be implemented. The social determinants of health (SDH) are the non-medical factors that influence health outcomes. They are the conditions in which people are born, grow, work, live, and age, and the wider set of…
In line with the National Development Strategy 1 (NDS1) and the Vision 2030 agenda, NetOne on 9 October 2024 launched the 5G technology, reflecting an unwavering commitment to transforming Zimbabwe into a middle-income economy, through technology, innovation, and sustainable development. In his keynote address during the launch, Honourable Vice President, Colonel (Retired) Kembo C.D….
Writes Charles Dhewa As the battle for supremacy between agroecology and industrial agriculture gets more intense, food historians will carry the day for agroecology and indigenous food systems. Every African community has a deep history of its food system including intricate details on what has changed in the local food systems over the years….
African Union Commissioner of Agriculture, Rural Development, Blue Economy and Sustainable Environment, AmbassadorJosefa Correia Sacko, assured in Tangier (Morocco), that the health of the oceans is fundamental for global climate stability, biodiversity conservation, food security and the future of human beings. The African diplomat, who was speaking at the African consultation event in preparation…
The Speaker of the Parliament of Zimbabwe, Hon. Advocate Jacob F.N. Mudenda, delivered remarks at a lecture on 8 October 2024, welcoming Dr. Shinichi Kitaoka, Special Advisor to the President of the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA). Mudenda’s speech was nothing short of a tribute to JICA’s monumental impact on Zimbabwe’s development. He passionately highlighted…
Dairibord Holdings Limited is on an expansion drive and refutes various online media reports on the purported closure of its Zimbabwe operations and subsequent relocation to South Africa. In a press statement yesterday, Mercy Ndoro, the Group Chief Executive of Dairibord Holdings Limited said the diversified manufacturer and distributor of dairy products has a longstanding history…
In a groundbreaking moment for Africa, the United Nations Deputy Secretary-General, Ms. Amina Mohammed, and the African Union Chairperson’s Special Envoy on Youth, Ms. Chido Mpemba, alongside UN partners and BBC Africa, convened a pivotal Africa Town Hall meeting, marking the official close of the United Nations High-Level Week. This event, titled “Leading Africa into…
The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe met recently to deliberate on obtaining macroeconomic and financial developments, and economic outlook. Key Highlights Towards ZiG Stability Upward Review of the Bank Policy Rate to 35% The Bank Policy Rate is the benchmark interest rate that the Reserve Bank sets and expects banks…
From classrooms to communities, gold-youth has been unlocking the potential of Africa’s young leaders for two decades. Now, it is set to expand its impact and reshape the future of an entire continent. gold-youth is operating at different levels in South Africa, Zambia, Botswana, Zimbabwe, Rwanda, Uganda, Kenya, Nigeria, and DRC. With ambitious plans…
Writes Elvis Dumba in Birmingham, London The government is continuing to lure international investors into the country, a development leading to economic growth through foreign investment and increased international trade opportunities as witnessed at a recently held Trade Expo in the UK. The commitment towards international trade has been proven after President Mnangagwa’s administration dispatched…
The Amalgamated Rural Teachers Union of Zimbabwe (ARTUZ) has emphasised the protection of the rights of educators as it joins the rest of the world in commemorating World Teachers Day being commemorated under the theme, “Valuing Teacher Voices: Towards a New Social Contract for Education.” The union posits that a new social contract for…
President Emmerson Mnangagwa yesterday presided over the official opening of the Chinhoyi Varsity Heights students’ accommodation and commissioned the new administration building of Chinhoyi University of Technology (CUT) where he also officiated at the graduation of over 3 500 students, 25 of whom were PhD candidates. In his keynote address, he congratulated the Chinhoyi…
Writes Tawanda Mupfunya 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. Last night marked one such momentous occasion as Dr. Tinashe Muzamhindo unveiled his magnum opus, the much-anticipated publication titled “Vision 2030 Manual.” This literary marvel promises…
A wealth of talent was recently recognised at TICON Africa’s (The Technology Information Confederation Africa) annual Conference in Mombasa, Kenya, with nominations for individuals who demonstrated a wealth of knowledge and practically applied this for the betterment of Africa having been received. Dr Jannie Zaaiman, Secretary General of TICON Africa, says that the panel had the difficult task of selecting winners due…
Preparations for the second NetOne Albun Honde Valley Marathon – a momentous event aimed at promoting tourism, rural development, and raising awareness on global warming and environmental preservation in the beautiful Honde Valley, are at an advanced stage. Speaking at a press conference in Harare today, Mr. Learnmore Musunda, the NetOne Chief Commercial officer…
Zimbabwe’s second Climate Change and Development Conference has urged a multi-stakeholder approach by involving women, children, and youth in addressing the phenomenon that impacts livelihoods. This emerged on the first day of the two-day conference which kicked off in Harare yesterday and will be running under the theme: “Building Resilience, Securing the Future.” Notable…
Zimbabwe has made considerable progress in advancing sustainable development despite several challenges affecting the southern African nation, President Emmerson Mnangagwa said in his 2024 State of the Nation Address (SONA) at the new Parliament Building in Harare today. “Our commitment to enhance the well-being of the people of our motherland, Zimbabwe by entrenching unity,…
In an ongoing effort to fulfill the objective of developing a harmonized securities market environment within the Southern African Development Community (SADC), the Committee of SADC Stock Exchanges (CoSSE) has taken a significant step by validating the principles and operational model of the Interconnectivity Hub Project at a meeting held by members on 11 September…
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…
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…
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 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 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…
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…
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…
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 (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…
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,…
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…
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,…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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….
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…
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…
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…
