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The International Trade Centre (ITC), Dubai Industries and Exports (Dubai IE) and the Women’s Pavilion at Expo 2020 in collaboration with Cartier are launching a series of gender-focused events to foster learning, innovation, partnerships, and alliances. These events highlight women’s essential role in transforming key industries and leading the charge towards more inclusive and sustainable…
Lewis Mangaba, a private tour guide based in Victoria Falls offers a superb and memorable experience to visitors in the resort town including media practitioners from the region who are in the majestic town on a trip sponsored by Boundless Southern Africa in support of the #20For20 SME Initiative under the Zimbabwe Destination Development Program…
Award-winning Dzimbahwe Guest Lodge located in Zimbabwe’s premier tourist destination, the Victoria Falls, is an oasis of hospitality accommodation that suits every traveller’s dream holiday. The Victoria Falls is set for a big change. It was recently awarded city status, is earmarked for a special economic zone, and fast becoming a regional air transport hub…
At one time or the other, many people have experienced stress from excessive workplace pressure. No matter the job description, there are times it could demand too much, which might trigger burnout even if you love the job. There might be pressure to meet a deadline, prepare a slide to close a deal with a…
By Joyce Mukucha Poultry farming has become one of the most important aspects of agriculture in Zimbabwe and beyond. Poultry production is an important and diverse component since eggs and meat are part of health and diet for larger population all over the world. The majority is venturing into this business for making money and…
NMB Bank on Thursday last week handed over to Dzikwa Trust, groceries, toiletries, masks and sanitisers to assist the trust in feeding more than 850 vulnerable children in and around Harare’s Dzivarasekwa suburb. The Trust’s centre in Dzivarasekwa normally provides a hot meal every day except Sunday to more than 400 orphaned and vulnerable children,…
The Freedom of Rights Under Sovereign (FORUS) Party is proffering ways of making Zimbabwe’s agricultural sector productive so as to boost the economy and ensure the country’s prosperity. Dr. Emmanuel Katsvamutima, an economic advisor for FORUS Party, in an interview with Spiked Online Media said there is a need to strengthen the security of tenure and…
By Joyce Mukucha The United Nations (UN) Secretary-General, Antonio Guterres has described extreme poverty which is on the rise as a ‘moral indictment of the world’s times’ which requires nations to join hands in ending poverty, creating a world of justice, dignity, and opportunity and respect for all people and respect for the planet. The…
The Securities and Exchange Commission of Zimbabwe (the SECZ) in partnership with the Investor Protection Fund (IPF) have early this year started a project dubbed ‘Ayoba Mkoba’ focusing on capital markets in Zimbabwe. The project is the production of a 13-episode audio drama series that aired on ZBC’s Radio Zimbabwe and Skyz Metro FM and…
By Joyce Mukucha The Zimbabwe Gender Commission (ZGC) says rural women play a key role in global economies which include rural development, food production and poverty eradication. ZGC said this while celebrating the 2021 edition of the International Day of Rural Women on the 15th of October which was running under the theme, “Rural Women…
Ahead of the Conference of Parties (COP26) in Glasgow, the Freedom of Rights Under Sovereign (FORUS) Party is proffering pathways towards climate change adaptation and mitigation. Manyara irene Muyenziwa, the FORUS Party President and a development practitioner in her own capacity, said sustainable development will be difficult to achieve without tackling climate change. In an…
Mobile telephony company Netone was impressed that it gained subscriber and voice traffic market share according to the Postal and Telecommunications Sector Performance Report for the second quarter of 2021. In an interview with Spiked Online Media, Roseline Chisveto, the NetOne Head of Marketing and Public Relations said her organisation will continue to be innovative…
By Michael Carroll Former Huawei smartphone brand Honor completed a significant coup by securing Google Mobile Services as the software platform for its Honor 50 range ahead of a reported expansion in availability. In a tweet yesterday (11 October), Honor revealed Google Mobile Services will feature on the Honor 50 series, a collaboration which brings…
The Freedom of Rights Under Sovereign (FORUS) Party has commenced a nationwide exercise beginning in the City of Harare’s high-density suburbs where it is providing food hampers to vulnerable families struggling to meet their daily food needs due to the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. Current statistics indicate that COVID-19 is aggravating Zimbabwe’s already severe…
By Joyce Mukucha Construction work at Mbudzi Traffic Interchange is geared to start soon after the Minister of Transport and Infrastructure Development received an expression of interest from Fossil Mines Private with a loan facility for funding the project. The Minister of Transport and Infrastructure Development, Hon Felix Mhona said the objective of the Mbudzi…
As tasked by the Ministry of Information Communication Technology (ICT), Postal and Courier Services, NetOne set up the Siyalima Base Station in the quest to improve service delivery and increase the national mobile penetration rate. Honourable Minister of Information Communication Technology, Postal and Courier Services, Dr. Jenfan Muswere, in his keynote address at the Siyalima…
By Chukwumerije Okereke We are now a couple of weeks away from the United Nations’ Conference of the Parties 26 (COP26) in Glasgow, where critical decisions that will shape the future of climate governance will be made. As the continent least responsible for, and yet most vulnerable to climate change, African governments cannot afford to be…
By Elvis Dumba Banket Primary School received a timely boost in its endeavors in digitisation after parents of a Grade Six student donated a laptop, projector and electrical overhead projector. The school head, Nelson Nzombe said the gesture will a long way in improving the quality of education for pupils as it will be easier…
Zimbabwe and Namibia continue working together towards harnessing Intra trade between the two nations following the commissioning of the Zimbabwe Dry Port in Walvis Bay in 2019 by President Emmerson Mnangagwa. In a two-day Zimbabwe Namibia Bi-National Commission and investment roadshow information session which rounded up on Tuesday with deliberations that focused on strengthening Intra…
Climate change must be our greatest priority in disaster risk reduction space Africa must build resilience proactively if it is to change the disaster risk architecture With COP26 around the corner, our focus should be on the devastating impact of climate change as we mark International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction today, observed annually…
Econet Life, a subsidiary of EcoCash Holdings Zimbabwe Limited (formerly Cassava Smartech Zimbabwe), has partnered with the Zimbabwe Christian Ministers Association (ZCMA) to provide an assortment of insurance services to Christians across the country. Some Christian communities around the world often have a low uptake of insurance products due to a lack of appropriate information…
By Charles Dhewa The above statement is the main reason why indigenous knowledge should be part of the 4th industrial revolution. Most rural African communities have survived COVID19 so far not only due to their indigenous knowledge but unique sets of values on how to co-exist with nature and with each other. That is also…
By Joyce Mukucha The new report by United Nations has underscored an urgent need for economies in the Asia-Pacific region to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, including to maintain their trade competitiveness as carbon taxes at borders threaten to rise. The Asia-Pacific Trade and Investment Report 2021 was jointly launched on Monday by the UN…
On October 14 and 15, Hivos’ African Crossroads will organize its fourth edition. The theme of this year’s gathering is ECOEXISTENCE. At the end of Crossroads 2021, participants will emerge with an actionable (collective) manifesto that aims to shape the trajectory of climate justice on the African continent for the years to come. African Crossroads…
People in the Matebeleland and Midlands provinces have endorsed the Freedom of Rights Under Sovereign (FORUS) Party to take over the levers of running the country and steer it to sustainable development. The endorsement follows a visit to these provinces by the FORUS Party leadership who had several interface meetings with the grassroots wherein they…
International tourism enjoyed signs of rebound in June and July 2021 as some destinations eased travel restrictions and the global vaccination rollout advanced in many parts of the world. According to the latest edition of the UNWTO World Tourism Barometer, an estimated 54 million tourists crossed international borders in July 2021, down 67% from the…
By Zimbabwe Coalition on Debt and Development The call for the Extractive Industry Transparency Initiative (EITI) has been topical during the ongoing Zimbabwe Alternative Mining Indaba that has been running from the 4th of October to today the 8th under the theme “Development Speaks: Amplifying Community Voices for improved accountability and transparency in natural resources governance in Zimbabwe”….
Following the water crisis situation which is becoming a global challenge, a new report published recently by the UN World Meteorological Organization (WMO) and partners emphasised the need for improved water management, monitoring, and forecasting in combating the dire situation. In 2018, the report indicated, some 3.6 billion people globally had inadequate access to water…
By Joyce Mukucha Blanket Mine (“Blanket”), a 64 percent subsidiary of Caledonia Mining Corporation Plc (“Caledonia”) has announced that the advance dividend loan account due from the Gwanda Community Share Ownership Trust (“GCSOT”) has now been repaid allowing the community to start receiving its full dividend amount from the entity. In a statement issued on…
With employment creation at the heart of the Government Agenda, the transition from the informal to the formal economy is a key ingredient to economic growth This emerged at the launch of the Zimbabwe Labour Market Diagnostic Analysis (LDMA) And Inception Report for the Formalisation Strategy held today, 8 October 2021 in Harare. Mr. Simon…
By Brenda Dube The MDC Chamisa-affiliated and Honest Ndlovu-led Inyathi Pressure group is reportedly up in arms against Bubi Rural District Council and Township residents for invading Council land and selling stands at a cost of US$500-US$5000 depending on the size. Ndlovu is a losing MDC A Councillor for Ward 11- Bubi district and is…
In his 2021 State of the Nation Address that coincided with the opening of the Fourth Session of the Ninth Parliament of Zimbabwe on 7 October 2021, President Emmerson Mnangagwa said his administration is buoyed by the upward growth trajectory of the economy. He said this year’s projections indicate an over 7.8% economic growth. …
International energy infrastructure developer, Power Giants is using music to preach against child abuse as a medium of communication that reaches a wider audience with a view of influencing policy change and societal attitude towards the vice. Speaking to this publication, Power Giants Director, Edzai Kachirekwa called on all stakeholders to support the song that…
The International Trade Centre (ITC) and the International Cotton Advisory Committee commend the United Nations General Assembly resolution (A/RES/75/318) of officially recognizing 7 October as World Cotton Day. It is a historical moment to acknowledge the importance of cotton as a global commodity as well as its vital role in several countries. Cotton generates income and…
In tourism, the need to tell our own story to showcase natural or human endowments to domestic and international tourists is pertinent and the current influx of news websites dedicated to cover this subject is most welcome. Recently, Travnesu (pronounced: Travel Nesu) said it will be bringing a comprehensive approach to Tourism reporting in Zimbabwe…
By Spiked Online Media Reporter Other women and girls complain about the high costs of sanitary wear or share their monthly periods’ dates, pain, joys, and fear, but it is not the case for Zerripa ‘Unique’ Amon Phiri (41) who was born with Mayer-Rokitansky-Küster-Hauser (MRKH syndrome). Mayer-Rokitansky-Kuster-Hauser (MRKH) also known as vaginal agenesis, is a…
The fuel crisis spreading across Europe and Asia highlights the weather-related vulnerabilities faced by global energy systems. As wind and solar falter under intermittency, power generation has defaulted to gas, where demand is being squeezed by early-autumn heating and late-summer electric cooling needs across Eurasia. The reverberations of February’s polar vortex in Texas—which froze gas output—continue to be felt…
By Elvis Dumba The 74th edition of the Chinhoyi Agriculture Show Society will roar to life this week. Booking for exhibition space currently stands at 40 percent with more exhibitors still coming to get exhibition places. The Chinhoyi Show Society General Manager Brian Vengai confirmed the development with this publication. Vengai promised an exciting exhibition…
By Charles Dhewa Contrary to western markets like supermarkets where most of the commodities are sold by weight through kilograms, for instance, African mass markets have developed their own best practices in measurement and linking measurements to price or value. To avoid the inconvenience of having to weigh commodities each time someone wants to buy,…
By Joyce Mukucha The UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) on Friday launched a humanitarian flash appeal for the Kenya drought response as no fewer than 2.5 million people in different communities of the country’ s dry regions categorized as Arid and Semi-Arid Lands (ASAL) experience food insecurity. The Kenya Drought Flash…
The government, through the Ministry of Energy and Power Development, is working towards providing efficient energy generation and/or production, transmission, distribution and utilisation. This was communicated by the Minister of Energy and Power Development, Honourable Soda Zhemu during a recent National Energy Efficiency Policy (NEEP) validation workshop that took place in Harare recently. The Minister…
By Kumbirai Mafunda THE Environmental Management Agency (EMA) says it is yet to receive an environmental impact assessment report from Heijin Mining Company, a Chinese mining company, which is on the verge of displacing several villagers from their ancestral land in Uzumba Maramba-Pfungwe. On 2 September 2021, Tinashe Chinopfukutwa of Zimbabwe Lawyers for Human Rights…
By Bernard Marr In 2022, we will see artificial intelligence continue along the path to becoming the most transformative technology humanity has ever developed. According to Google CEO Sundar Pichai, its impact will be even greater than that of fire or electricity on our development as a species. This may seem like a very ambitious…
By Jacob Kudzai Mutisi In 2021 Zimbabwe’s mining sector is proving to be big business, with mineral exports possibly reaching 60% of the country’s export earnings and the mining sector contributing around 20% of national GDP. Zimbabwe now needs to take advantage of the constantly advancing national information and communication technology (ICT), with this impressive…
Steward Bank, a member of EcoCash Holdings Zimbabwe Limited, has announced new partnerships with international money transfer service providers Senditoo and Thunes, further expanding its growing remittance network to over half a dozen partners. The new partnerships are expected to increase foreign currency inflows into the country as people living and working abroad get…
