Zimbabwe Union of Mine Workers cries foul over low salaries

By Ronnie Chisamba Zedi Banda, the general secretary of the Union of Mine Workers (ZUMW) has expressed dissatisfaction over recently announced low salary increments for mine employees. Zimbabwe Union of Mine Workers strongly believes the proposed salary adjustments are a raw deal. According to the Chamber of Mines, the proposed salary increments will see the…

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Cedarwood Memorial Trust bemoans increase in road carnage

Edward Major Kuyipa – Head of Communication and Dissemination of Cedarwood Memorial Trust The deaths and injuries due to road carnage involving passenger service vehicles such as buses or commuter omnibuses on our roads and more specifically our highways are regrettable. Of major concern is the fact that the major cause of road mortality and…

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Zimbabwe’s Davos trip: an eye opener for strategic engagements

By Tinashe Eric Muzamhindo The participation of Zimbabwe in this high-level event will drag this country to come out of a debilitating economic quagmire. The World Economic Forum (WEF) has proved to be a platform to consolidate the financial and political capital which is necessary for economic growth. The appetite for politicizing everything must be…

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Smart agriculture: NetOne offers Hurudza/Umlimi Omkhulu (rima pakuru) platform

State-owned mobile telecommunications service provider NetOne’s mandate and thrust is to provide digital solutions. As such, it has introduced an exciting and relevant innovation, Hurudza/Umlimi Omkhulu a new agricultural platform for farmers that allows them to subscribe and get access to diverse information in the farming ecosystem. The Hurudza/Umlimi Omkhulu platform is here to address…

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Clerk of Parliament endorses APPN Zimbabwe Chapter

By Lloyd Rabaya Clerk of Parliament, Mr. Kennedy Chokuda has endorsed the African Parliamentary Press Network (APPN) Zimbabwe Caucus and pledged the august house’s support of the initiative. This emerged yesterday during the Clerk of Parliament’s meeting with representatives of the APPN Zimbabwe Caucus where they discussed modalities of engagement. Mr. Chokuda said the Parliament…

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Seke-based champion farmer Tatenda Mhishi determined to scale greater heights

By Staff Writer For 32-year-old Seke rural district widow Tatenda Mishi, winning the champion farmer award for the year 2022 over the weekend was a dream come true. She believes it was criticism from people in the neighborhoods at the beginning of her farming journey which pushed her to work hard and reap the fruits….

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Today, we celebrate Africa Day with enthusiasm on the Continent and in Türkiye

By Mevlüt Çavuşoğlu, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Türkiye   We remember with appreciation African nations coming together under a single roof on May 25th, 1963. This day signifies a tough journey for independence and freedom, and a common consciousness based on solidarity and unity of the Continent. The success story attained…

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Livestock Growth Plan to address challenges constraining the sector

The Livestock Growth Plan seeks to address a number of challenges that are constraining livestock production, productivity, and profitability, a government official has said. Dr. Josphat Nyika, the Chief Director of the Department of Veterinary Services revealed this at a discussion by the Livestock Business Forum that focused on the many issues affecting the livestock…

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Distributed Power Africa and EDF extend partnership to South Africa

Distributed Power Africa (DPA), a business of Cassava Technologies, and Électricité de France (EDF), a world-leading electricity company, entered into a partnership to develop hybrid energy solutions for businesses in South Africa. Through a 50% shareholding in DPA operations in South Africa, EDF will fuel the development of distributed energy solutions, starting with a pipeline…

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AFC-funded Mafuro Dairy Farming Project impressive

By Wellington Zimbowa Game changer milk producer, Mafuro Farming is basking in its pasture-based dairy farming model and is geared to enter its next growth phase mid this year. Only started in 2018 through financial support from government-controlled Agriculture Finance Corporation (AFC) formerly Agribank, the farm only milked 75 cows at the leased Marondera-based Grasslands…

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ICIEC to lead discussion on Climate Action and Digital Transformation

The Islamic Corporation for the Insurance of Investment and Export Credit (ICIEC) (https://ICIEC.IsDB.org) is convening two special parallel events on June 2 and 3, at the IsDB Group’s Private Sector Forum, which will run at the IsDB’s 47th Annual Meetings in Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt. The two discussions with senior speakers will dive deep into climate…

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Zimbabwe, South Africa represented at World Economic Forum

Zimbabwe and South Africa are represented at the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos-Klosters, Switzerland, where topical global issues are expected to take centre stage. From Zimbabwe, President Emmerson Dambudzo Mnangagwa will join 50 other heads of state and government where he is expected to spotlight the country’s re-engagement drive towards sustainable development with a…

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AfDB Board approves $1.5 billion facility to avert food crisis

The African Development Bank Group’s (www.AfDB.org) Board of Directors on Friday approved a $1.5 billion facility to help African countries avert a looming food crisis. With the disruption of food supplies arising from the Russia-Ukraine war, Africa now faces a shortage of at least 30 million metric tons of food, especially wheat, maize, and soybeans…

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Zimbabwe incorporates the elderly in embracing digital technologies

Zimbabwe is living to the letter and spirit of leaving no one and no place behind as it takes on board the needs of elderly people in the entrenchment of digital technologies, a senior government official has said. This was revealed by Dr. Jenfan Muswere, the Minister of Information Communication Technology (ICT), Postal and Courier…

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Afreximbank, APPO Launch African Energy Bank in Angola

The African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) and the African Petroleum Producers Organization (APPO), who have had a long, mutually beneficial relationship, have signed an agreement for the joint establishment of an African Energy Bank (www.EnergyChamber.org) at the 8th African Petroleum Congress and Exhibition (CAPE VIII) in Luanda, Angola. All parties involved in the signing – Rene Awambeng,…

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ZTA engages university students in intensified domestic tourism promotion efforts

The Zimbabwe Tourism Authority (ZTA) will be engaging students at the University of Zimbabwe today, in an an effort to promote domestic tourism. Domestic tourism promotion, innovation challenges, and career guidance will be the focus of the engagement. ZTA Head of Corporate Affairs Chief Godfrey Koti said the presentations form part of ZTA’s outreach programmes…

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Zimbabwe among Global Award Winners for Trade Promotion Initiatives

Trade promotion organizations from Jamaica, Malaysia, and Zimbabwe received this year’s top prizes for launching innovative programmes in their countries that help small firms to benefit from trade opportunities. The 2022 World Trade Promotion Awards were announced at the World Trade Promotion Organizations Conference and Awards in Accra. The winners were: Best use of a…

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Mashonaland West pledges enhanced marketing of tourism products

By Elvis Dumba   Chinhoyi – Players in the tourism industry have been urged to come up with strategies that scale up the uptake of tourism products in the province.   The call was made by Mashonaland West Minister for Provincial Affairs and Devolution, Mary Mliswa-Chikoka.   During her welcome address during the Kariba Regional…

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President Kenyatta appointed Global Champion for the Africa Adaptation Acceleration Program

Global Center on Adaptation Chief Executive Officer, Dr. Patrick Verkooijen welcomed President Uhuru Kenyatta as the Global Champion for the Africa Adaptation Acceleration Program (AAAP) at the high-level bilateral meeting hosted by the President at State House in Nairobi on Monday, May 16. In this role, President Kenyatta will carry forward his bold leadership on…

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CTZ, POTRAZ, RBZ leaders in consumer protection drive

The Competition and Tariff Commission (CTC), the Postal and Telecommunication Regulatory Authority (POTRAZ), and the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) are spearheading initiatives to ensure that consumer protection becomes an integral part of a modern, efficient, effective, and just marketplace. This emerged at a stakeholders’ awareness workshop convened by Consumer Protection held at a top…

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CABS launches a nostro offering for Non-Governmental Organisations

CABS, an established and strong brand in the Zimbabwe financial services market has introduced a Nostro offering for Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs) or Development Organisations.   The bank unveiled a Nostro account tailored for NGOs, placing it in a better position to offer a truly dedicated service to this sector. According to the 2022 Monetary Policy…

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ZTA gets an information centre, vehicles to upscale its work

Earlier today, the Minister of Environment, Climate, Tourism, and Hospitality Industry Hon N.M. Ndhlovu officially commissioned Zimbabwe Tourism Authority (ZTA) motor vehicles and information centre at ZTA headquarters in Harare. The development is in pursuit of the ZTA Integrated Results-Based Management (IRBM) Strategic Plan for the period 2021-2025 which prioritises capitalisation, among others, as one…

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Senegal Leading Africa’s Path to a Resilient Recovery

Senegal is on the front lines of the global climate challenge and will play a critical role in leading Africa’s response, Patrick Verkooijen – CEO of the Global Center on Adaptation said in closing remarks in Dakar, after meeting President Macky Sall on Friday.   Cutting climate finance risks stoking even bigger conflicts down the…

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From Arab to Asia: Destination Zimbabwe on a whirlwind tourism campaign

Destination Zimbabwe is exhibiting at the 29th edition of South Asia’s Travel & Tourism Exchange (SATTE) this year, from 15 – 22 May 2022, and will be held at India Expo Mart, Greater Noida, Delhi-NCR. Following a successful showcase at the recently ended Arabian Travel Market, the participation is in line with the National Tourism…

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Increased participation of girls in ICT spurs innovation, sustainable development

In calling for an increase in the participation of girls in information communication technology (ICT), a senior government official has said the move is a harbinger of inclusivity and sustainable development. The theme of this year’s Girls in ICT Day Commemorations is “ACCESS AND SAFETY – Ensuring every girl has safe and meaningful access to…

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Suspension of bank loans puts sugar industry in chaos

By Elvis Dumba Triangle – The government’s decision to suspend the offering of loans by financial institutions has affected the manufacturing industry which was relying on the loans for working capital. Sugar manufacturing giant Tongaat Hullets operations are expected to be greatly affected by the decision as the company relied on the loans for advance…

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Consumer protection central to social, economic wellbeing of citizens

Consumer protection has become central to the social and economic well-being of the Zimbabwean population, a senior government official has said. In a speech read today at the Consumer Protection Commission stakeholders awareness workshop in Harare by Florence Angela Makombe, the Chief Director of the Industry Division in her ministry, Dr. Sekai Nzenza, the Minister…

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Old Mutual advances huge financial boost to National Blood Services Zimbabwe

Old Mutual Zimbabwe Limited today extended a generous donation of US$15 000 to National Blood Services Zimbabwe (NBSZ) towards the development of a low-cost solar system for the blood bank. The NBSZ is currently running a blood donation campaign to ease blood shortages in the country. In its mandate to continue improving the quality of…

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Human capital development provides solutions to global challenges: Mudenda

Human capital development is central to the overall socio-economic development matrix, Hon Jacob F. N. Mudenda, the Speaker of Parliament of Zimbabwe has said. He made the remarks during the Plenary Session on “Investing in Human Capital Development: Legislative Priorities in the COVID-19 Era” at the conference of Speakers and Heads of African Parliaments held…

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Africa’s Travel Indaba 2022 a boon for the tourism sector

Africa’s Travel Indaba 2022 was a boon for the continent’s tourism sector as well as the host city of Durban, province of KwaZulu-Natal (KZN). This is as hundreds of buyers and exhibitors from 55 countries descended on Inkosi Albert Luthuli International Convention Centre (ICC) from 2-5 May, to trade on the continent’s best tourism products…

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Mining industry resilient despite COVID-19: President Ramaphosa

Like all other industries, the COVID-19 pandemic caused significant disruption to mining operations but the industry has shown its resilience, President Cyril Ramaphosa has said. He made the remarks in his keynoted address at the Mining Indaba in Cape Town, South Africa, which is taking place at an important moment in the global recovery from…

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ICT consumers and operators: balancing affordability and viability

Information Communication Technology (ICT) stakeholders are gathered in Vumba to discuss and digest matters impacting consumers and operators – the desire to balance service affordability while maintaining operator viability. In his keynote address, read by his deputy Dr. Dingumuzi Phuti, the Minister of Information Communication and Technology (ICT), Postal and Courier Services said the deliberations…

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Conference to spotlight increasing importance of informal economy in Africa

The African Union Commission (AUC), the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the International Labour Organization (ILO) and are hosting a policy dialogue to discuss the increasing importance of the informal economy in Africa at the Elephant Hills Hotel from the 10th to the 11th of May in Victoria Falls.   The hybrid conference brings…

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Arabian Travel Market a perfect platform to showcase Destination Zimbabwe

The Zimbabwe Tourism Authority (ZTA) is this year exhibiting at the Arabian Travel Market (ATM), to be held in Dubai (UAE) starting today to the 12th of May. ZTA Head Corporate Affairs Godfrey ‘Chief’ Koti said the national tourism organisation is using the exhibition as an opportunity to create awareness of Destination Zimbabwe. “We intend…

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