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By Anyway Yotamu Old Mutual today marked a key milestone in its journey towards providing clean sustainable energy for all its buildings when the company held the ground-breaking ceremony of the Mutual Gardens Solar Project in Harare. Speaking at the ground-breaking ceremony, Samuel Matsekete, the Old Mutual Group Chief Executive Officer said the occasion was…
African Union Chairperson of the Peace and Security Council, H.E. Crisantos Obama Ondo advised Pan-African Parliamentarians to commit to ending the war on the continent to avoid passing current conflicts on to the next generations. He said this in a keynote address on the African Union 2020 theme, ‘Silencing the Guns: Creating a Conducive Environment for Development,’ during the…
SASAI, the all-in-one mobile app from Cassava Fintech International (CFI), which has pay, chat and explore features, has introduced over 50 African languages and a total of over 80 languages across the globe on the app, which has so far been downloaded in 178 countries. The language feature, called SASAITranslate, includes Shona and Ndebele, and…
Addressing government and industry representatives in New York on March 3, at the occasion of the adoption of the United Nations General Assembly Resolution on the Role of Diamonds in Fuelling Conflict, the Kimberley Process (KP) Civil Society Coalition (CSC) questioned the often-hailed contribution of the KP to preventing conflict and promoting development. A conflict…
The Deputy Minister of Lands, Agriculture, Water and Rural Resettlement, Mr Vangelis Haritatos has said that the agricultural sector is the most significant prime-mover of Zimbabwe’s Vision 2030. He made the remarks at the two-day consultative workshop on the Enabling Business of Agriculture (EBA), pillar 1 of AGRINVEST Initiative that kicked off in Harare today….
By Rebecca Siggers Las Vegas is the most happening city in the United States of America. Built amidst a complete desert, Vegas attracts the maximum number of travelers from all over the world. It is a city that never sleeps. Being equipped with fancy hotels, pubs, casinos, etc., Las Vegas has a lot to offer…
The Zimbabwe Environmental Law Association (ZELA) joined the rest of the world in commemorating the World Wildlife Day (WWD). On the 20th of December 2013, the United Nations General Assembly at its 68th session declared March 3 as UN World Wildlife Day to celebrate and raise awareness of the world’s wild animals and plants. This WWD…
Zimbabwe’s Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Trade Dr. David Musabayana has called upon members of the Pan-African Parliament (PAP) to lobby for the lifting of economic sanctions against the Republic of Zimbabwe. In a detailed presentation to the PAP’s Committee on Cooperation, International Relations and Conflict Resolution in Midrand on the first day of the…
The 3rd edition of the EurAfrican Forum (www.EurAfricanForum.org) to be held on July 2nd and 3rd in Cascais, Portugal will be gathering over 700 European and African key actors from more than 60 countries; 2020 edition will look for new opportunities for both continents as it unveils its theme In Search for a Common Ground; The program will focus on key…
As prevalent debates concerning the implementation of carbon neutral sources continue to make headlines, also increasingly rife, is the energy industry’s endeavour to explore a broader array of renewable energy sources including biomass. Great strides have been made in Africa’s development in biomass. Interestingly, Africa has the highest portion of bioenergy, at 45% of the total energy mix,…
By Charles Dhewa There has been a general tendency by developing countries to cherry-pick and deploy some components of Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) in the agriculture sector. Combining infrastructure and ICTs could play a more catalytic role than just using ICTs for promoting extension services. If African countries are going to produce sufficient agricultural…
By Joyce Mukucha Following the Southern African Parliamentary Support Trust (SAPST)’s ongoing implementation of a one-year programme that seeks to enhance meaningful and inclusive citizen participation in parliamentary business, Members of Parliament (MPs) have been challenged to thoroughly analyse and review the budget through effective allocation of resources. This is in line with the dictates…
By NJ Ayuk Pressure is building to phase out fossil fuels in Africa to fight climate change. Organizations ranging from the World Bank to the European Investment Bank (EIB) have dropped support for African fossil fuel production in hopes of encouraging a transition from oil, gas and coal to sustainable energy sources like wind and…
Canada is investing in the Canadian Agri-Food Sustainability Initiative (CASI) to boost sustainability and build public trust in its agriculture sector. Marie-Claude Bibeau, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, announced a federal investment of C$560,000 for the Canadian Federation of Agriculture (CFA) to develop the initiative. It will provide Canadian farmers and processors an online national…
Zimbabwe will, like many other countries, not participate at the world’s largest travel show, International Tourism Bourse (ITB) Berlin, which was scheduled for 04 – 08 March 2020, as the show has been cancelled. According to a statement issued by the organisers of the fair, due to the increasing spread of the novel coronavirus COVID-19,…
Norton legislator Temba Mliswa has brought joy to tormented souls of members of the Joshua Nkomo Housing Cooperative who have endured untold persecution at the hands of controversial businessman Billy Rautenbach. The residents of Joshua Nkomo Housing Cooperative have not tested peace for a long time. In 2005, their houses were destroyed during the…
Zimnat has once again reinforced its promise to “Make life better” for all its stakeholders after the financial services giant held an Awards ceremony for its agents at Cresta Lodge in Harare today. In his welcome remarks, Mustafa Sachak, Zimnat Group Chief Executive Officer said it is the company’s culture to always recognise and reward…
Energy experts discuss the importance of gas for Africa’s current and future energy needs;GE’s innovative gas power generation portfolio is providing faster, more reliable, more cost-effective and more environmentally friendly power for baseload, emergency or clean energy transition needs; Gas will be critical for creating industry, manufacturing and attracting investment capital. With recent major gas…
By Byron Zamasiya and Mukasiri Sibanda To better track impact of capacity building work with Parliament on promoting transparency and accountability in the mining sector, Zimbabwe Environmental Law Association (ZELA) jointly agreed with Parliament of Zimbabwe to come up with performance targets. This was agreed during a workshop facilitated by ZELA on Mining Fiscal Transparency and…
The MDC Alliance has said revelations by the Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission (ZACC) that US$7 billion worth of cash and property has been stashed outside the country by the political and business elite have exposed unbridled avarice and corruption–and not sanctions—as being at the core of the national crisis. MDC challenged ZACC to show that…
Population growth, rapid urbanisation, and energy insecurity, are causing a soaring demand for wood fuel across Sub-Saharan Africa. It is estimated that wood fuel is the main source of energy for cooking for over 60% of households in the region, contributing to the food security and nutritional needs of millions of people. But due to…
By Georges van Montfort This week, representatives of African governments, United Nations Agencies, civil society organisations, private sector, women groups, youth groups and other stakeholders converged in Victoria Falls for the sixth session of the Africa Regional Forum on Sustainable Development. Organised annually, the forum provides an opportunity for African countries to advance the implementation…
By Joyce Mukucha and Anyway Yotamu Considering that 70 percent of the population in Africa is constituted by small-holder farmers, Oxfam in conjunction with the Food, Agriculture and Natural Resources Policy Analysis Network (FANRPAN) is working tirelessly to create an enabling environment to transform agriculture markets for the small holder farming households. The main thrust…
A seven-member delegation of Executive Directors of the African Development Bank (www.AfDB.org) visited Zimbabwe on a week-long fact-finding mission where they held meetings with a number of officials including President Emmerson Dambudzo Mnangagwa. The delegation also met officials from various ministries, civil society, private sector and multilateral financial institutions, during which they were briefed on…
Firebrand independent legislator for Norton, Temba Mliswa, has come out guns blazing against Innscor Africa and accused the institution of holding a tight grip on cartels that are accused of capturing state institutions. In a no holds barred press conference held at the Media Centre in Harare today, Mliswa said the cartels are fuelling corruption…
By Joyce Mukucha In line with the Vision 2030 of attaining an upper-middle economy by 2030, Government is working on a five-year National Development Strategy (NDS) to augment inclusive development. In a statement on Sunday, the Ministry of Finance and Economic Development said the strategy will replace the Transitional Stabilisation Programme (TSP), a two-year economic…
Noting that Africa has made considerable progress in education, health and other social outcomes, Amina J. Mohammed, the United Nations (UN) Deputy Secretary-General has said the pace of poverty reduction is slow on the continent while inclusive growth still remains elusive. Mohammed made the remarks during a Special Session of the Regional Coordination Mechanism for…
The International Energy Agency (IEA) (https://www.IEA.org/) hired Maximilian Jarrett as its first Africa Programme Manager to help expand the Agency’s reach and coordinate its work as it deepens its engagement across the continent. Mr Jarrett brings 30 years of experience in the fields of international economic affairs, media production and strategic communications. He most recently served…
By Charles Dhewa Days of doing research for its own sake are numbered in developing countries. The same applies to an enduring tendency by researchers to be satisfied with publishing research findings into journals. Many African researchers are waking up to the fact that academic excellence will not solve teething challenges like mass poverty and…
By Anyway Yotamu. The Sixth African Regional Forum on Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) kicked off today in the resort town of Victoria Falls in Zimbabwe, with at least 3 000 delegates expected to attend the event. This is an increase from 1 500 that were initially expected to attend. The event is being sponsored by…
Liquid Telecom has begun extending its services to Juba South Sudan, telecoms guru Strive Masiyiwa has revealed. South Sudan was one of only two countries in Africa with no link to the rest of the world, through Undersea Fibre link. “We built a 200km link from Uganda’s border. It was tough because of mines and…
Following the resignation of three NetOne board members including Board Chairman Mr. James Mutizwa Netone Board has suspended its CEO Mr Lazarus Muchenje and Chief Finance Officer, as the current rigorous audits continue to haunt the state-owned enterprise. RELATED READING: NETONE BOARD CHAIRMAN RESIGNS INCLUDING TWO OTHER BOARD MEMBERS The board had instituted 6 separate audits…
he African Development Bank (https://www.AfDB.org) urged development finance institutions, NGOs, farmer cooperatives, and the private sector to develop more effective financing solutions for Africa’s fertilizer value chains. The Bank’s call to action came during the Argus Africa Fertilizer Conference held on 19 February. The conference’s theme was Supporting the fertilizer value chain to improve agricultural productivity…
By Anyway Yotamu and Joyce Mukucha The Zimbabwe Revenue Authority (Zimra) is experiencing challenges in its tax levying systems as a result of government policies including the ongoing transition from the use of the multi-currency system to mono-currency. As such, the revenue collector called on companies to bear with it during the time it battles…
By Anyway Yotamu and Joyce Mukucha Listed Zimbabwean sugar producer Hippo Valley Estates — which only resumed trading on the Zimbabwe Stock Exchange (ZSE) on the 18th of February 2020 is set to accrue significant benefits from the prevailing global sugar deficit, analyst say. Hippo exports into the region, the United States, and to the…
Ecobank Group (https://www.Ecobank.com), the pan-African banking group, is inviting African fintech entrepreneurs to enter the 3rd edition of the Ecobank Fintech Challenge. The Fintech Challenge gives African start-ups the opportunity to promote their fintech solutions, and potentially partner with Ecobank to roll-out their solutions across Ecobank’s 33 markets in Africa as well as France. Ecobank…
The national tourism awards, Twalumba Travel and Tourism that was launched on Wednesday in Harare at a colourful event held at the Meikles Hotel is aimed at stimulating individual and collective effort in pursuit of growth and development. People and organisations worthy of recognition and acknowledgment will be the nominees and winners in the various…
Tatenda Mqetu The Catholic Youth Network for Environmental Sustainability in Africa (CYNESA) perceives Zimbabwe energy problems are due to the lack of the will to prioritise, invest and transparently administer the sector as currently the state relies on intensive models to generate grid electricity for both the industrial and household sector. Zimbabwe has 43% of…
Zimnat General Insurance today launched a new motor claims process and a towing and courtesy car service to make life as easy and stress-free as possible for its comprehensive motor insurance policyholders if they are involved in a road accident. “Being involved in an accident is quite traumatic. We want to help our clients…
By Ross Geller Whether you are a college student or in a full-time job, stress does not discriminate, and this very quality has made it a common concern among masses. Stress and motivational issues are two universal conditions that every working person faces once in a while. After-work fatigue can widely affect your well…
The President of the Pan-African Parliament (PAP), the Rt. Hon. Roger Nkodo DANG has arrived in Havana, Cuba on a week-long official visit at the request of the Speaker of the Cuban Parliament, the Rt. Hon. Esteban Lazo HERNANDEZ. PAP President kick-started the engagement by paying homage to Cuba’s National Hero with a wreath-laying at the Jose…
By Charles Dhewa By confusing information with News, most African countries have neglected vital information that is neither News nor statistics but more important. What is ignored is information that continuously informs and guides socio-economic activities in rural communities. A lot of research has been done in many African communities by several institutions like NGOs,…
By Rebecca Smith With a chain of five outlets, accredited DStv agent Clive Mhuri is an entrepreneur whose success story is an inspiration to other young Zimbabweans wanting to carve a niche for themselves in the business world. As a Skynet t/a MultiChoice Zimbabwe Accredited Agent, he has authority from the brand owners to provide services…
United Nations Resident Coordinator, Ms Maria Ribeiro has said a more encompassing view of migration leads to more appropriate targets and indicators for the the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). She made the remarks at the just-ended capacity development workshop on migration management held for Parliamentarians from 14 to 16 February at the Kadoma Hotel and…
Ambassador Timo Olkkonen, the Head of European Union (EU) Delegation to Zimbabwe has underscored the bloc’s commitment towards addressing migration challenges in the country. He was speaking at the ongoing workshop for Parliamentarians in Kadoma on strengthening migration legislation to promote migrant rights. Migration has become a major feature of the globalised world, impacting on…
