Zimbabwe urged to revise colonial-era health law to ensure adolescent girls’ rights

Zimbabwe’s colonial-era public health laws must be revised to guarantee the human rights, and the dignity and equality of everyone, including adolescent girls who bear the brunt of existing discrimination, Amnesty International said ahead of the parliamentary debate on the Public Health Act Amendment Bill. The organisation warned that Article 35 of the Bill, as…

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Yoga to reduce incidences of Non-Communicable Diseases in Zimbabwe

By Joyce Mukucha and Byron Mutingwende The Embassy of India in Zimbabwe and the United Nations in partnership with Art of Living Foundation have joined hands in promoting the adoption of Yoga as a lifestyle and wellbeing strategic investment in the prevention of Non Communicable Diseases (NCDs) in Zimbabwe. The International Day of Yoga (IDY)…

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Zimbabwe is ready for South African tourism market

Africa’s largest tourism show the Travel Indaba will run from 8-10 May this year. This will see the continent showcasing its’ wide variety of top drawer tourism products and attract international buyers and media from across the globe.  This convergence also provides a business and policy platform forum for African Tourism Ministers each year. Zimbabwe…

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Ensure our security during elections -Masvingo journalists

Masvingo-based journalists have called on police to ensure total security of the media ahead of the forthcoming watershed plebiscite expected between July and August. Journalists from different media houses who gathered at Masvingo Civic Centre’s Press Club for belated World Press Freedom Day on Saturday said they were building confidence on the new dispensation led…

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World Class Legends use football to market Zimbabwe

By Byron Mutingwende   Sport tourism is one of the best ways to market a country and the ministry of tourism and the Zimbabwe Tourism Authority (ZTA) are collaborating with World Class Legends to use football to spearhead that initiative.   Introducing the World Class Legends to President Emmerson Mnangwagwa during the ruling party Zanu…

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Upgrade maritime and logistics infrastructure to grow African trade: Afreximbank

Africa must urgently upgrade its maritime and logistic infrastructure in order to successfully promote the continent’s trade, especially intra-African trade, the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank), has said. In an address at the Africa Shipowners Summit in Seychelles on 23 April, Kanayo Awani, Managing Director of Afreximbank’s Intra-African Trade Initiative, speaking on behalf of Bank President…

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BAZ issues 3 broadcasting licences to Kwese

The Broadcasting Authority of Zimbabwe (BAZ) has issued Econet Media Zimbabwe with broadcasting licences in the three categories of Content Distribution, Web Casting and Video on Demand (VoD).   Announcing the award of the licences this week, the Head of Kwese TV in Zimbabwe, Mrs Dorothy Zimuto, said Kwese was excited at the development and…

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Bishop Mazangwa heeds call to return to Zimbabwe

By Byron Mutingwende Charismatic South African-based prophet, Bishop Tinaishe Bruce Mazangwa is ready to retrace his footsteps back to Zimbabwe where calls for his immediate return are coming from Christians and non-believers alike who know him to be a vessel of God in the performance of miracles and healing. His fellow colleague, Bishop Rocky Moyo,…

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Industrialisation and African Diaspora Investment important: Afreximbank

Industrialisation and African Diaspora investment are key to raising Africa’s capital stock which will trigger faster economic growth and development in the continent, Dr. Benedict Oramah, President of the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank), has said. Delivering an address at the “Africa Leaders Speak” Forum at Harvard University’s Kennedy School in Cambridge, United States, on 26 April,…

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ZCTU raps ED government for not observing workers’ rights

By Reason Dube – Masvingo Correspondent The Zimbabwe Congress of Trade Union has castigated the present administration led by President Mnangagwa for neglecting workers’ welfare and called on the government to address the situation or face nationwide industrial action. National ZCTU member Nicholas Mazarura told a handful of workers gathered at Mucheke Stadium in Masvingo…

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Religious leaders should address global developmental inequalities: Ndanga

By Byron Mutingwende There is need for global religious leaders to work hard to address the challenge of the ever-growing developmental inequality and gap between developed and underdeveloped nations, Archbishop Johannes Ndanga has said. He made the remarks in his speech at the Inter-religious Leadership Conference held at Park Hotel Schönbrunn, Vienna, Austria that ran…

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WFP seeks to eradicate hunger in Zimbabwe

By Joyce Mukucha The World Food Programme (WFP) is maintaining strong humanitarian assistance capacity through its Country Strategic Plan (CSP) which focuses on supporting long-term national social protection and resilience building efforts to achieve Zero-hunger in Zimbabwe. It is estimated that by 2050, both the risk of hunger and child malnutrition could increase by 20…

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NetOne at HIFA to cement its support for sports, arts and culture

By Byron Mutingwende   In it is quest to foster the development of sports, arts and culture as well as improving the environment, NetOne has partnered the Harare International Festival of the Arts (HIFA).   Announcing the partnership at a press conference on the eve of the official opening of HIFA, Lazarus Muchenje, the Chief…

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US Embassy partners HIFA to scale up fight against HIV and AIDS

The United States Embassy has promised to continue its partnership with the Harare International Festival of the Arts (HIFA) where it is supporting the First Street Stage – an arena for arts entertainment and information on HIV and AIDS related services. In addition, the Embassy will sponsor the participation of Slavic Soul Party! (SSP!), a…

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Joint EU-UNWTO Report Provides Better Understanding of Tourism in the European Union

The new report ‘European Union Tourism Trends’, prepared by the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) in cooperation with the European Commission, underscores tourism’s major social and economic benefits for 28 countries comprising the European Union (EU). EU destinations welcomed 538 million international overnight visitors in 2017, 40% of the world total. EU accommodation establishments provide over…

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UN at ZITF: We support economic recovery initiatives

By Byron Mutingwende   The United Nations (UN) office in Zimbabwe has expressed its commitment to supporting the economic recovery initiatives being spearheaded by the new political administration under the leadership of President Emmerson Mnangagwa.   Speaking at the ongoing Zimbabwe International Trade Fair (ZITF), Tafadzwa Mwale, the Officer-in-charge of the United Nations Information Centre…

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UAE pledges to walk with Zimbabwe in its road to economic recovery

The UAE Government has pledged full support to the Government of Zimbabwe in its journey  to economic recovery. This was said by Senior Vice President for Commercial Services  in the Dubai Chambers , Mr Atiq Juma Faraj Nasib  during a courtesy meeting by Minister Mupfumira together with Zimbabwe Ambassador to Kuwait,Mr Marongwe. The Minister who…

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Zimbabwe, EU intensify engagement

The European Union’s High Representative/Vice President Federica Mogherini  has met Zimbabwe’s Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Trade, Sibusiso Busi Moyo. The meeting followed up on the visit of Commissioner for International Cooperation and Development Neven Mimica in Zimbabwe and represented another important step in developing relations between the EU and Zimbabwe. The High Representative/Vice…

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Zim nurses withdraw court challenge of purported dismissal

By ZLHR Information Department ZIMBABWE Nurses Association has withdrawn its application challenging the termination of employment contracts for some striking nurses employed at state-run hospitals. In a notice of withdrawal filed with the Registrar of the High Court on Thursday 26 April 2018, Zimbabwe Nurses Association said the organisation no longer intends to proceed with…

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Econet rewards its brand ambassadors in Matabeleland

Econet Wireless Zimbabwe today took its channel engagement drive to the country’s southern region, where it hosted an event to reward its top-performing brand ambassadors in Matabeleland provinces.   The country’s largest telecommunications and technology company honoured its brand ambassadors from the region – which covers Bulawayo, Matabeleland North and Matabeleland South provinces – at…

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United States Department of State funds project to combat trafficking in persons

By Byron Mutingwende   The United States (US) Department of State is funding a project to complement the government of Zimbabwe in the fight against human trafficking.   Speaking at the launch, Melusi Matshiya, the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Home Affairs and Cultural Heritage said in line with international best practices, the government…

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High Court hears Zim nurses challenge of purported dismissal

By Zimbabwe Lawyers for Human Rights Information Department HIGH Court Judge Justice Amy Tsanga will on Thursday 26 April 2018 preside over the hearing and determination of an urgent chamber application filed by Zimbabwe Nurses Association seeking an order to restrain and interdict the Health Services Board (HSB), Health and Child Care Minister Hon. David…

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Harare Water Department promises to provide adequate water for residents

By Joyce Mukucha The Harare Water Department is working tirelessly to reduce water loss in different suburbs as well as ensuring that it promotes high quality, affordable and accessible water for all residents. This would be achieved through capacitating and utilising control centres and developing a hydraulic model to manage water flows and control pressures….

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Give one of Mugabe’s 21 farms to Tsvangirai family: ZEFF

The Zimbabwe Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) has applauded President Emmerson Mnangagwa for assigning Lands Minister Perence Shiri to identify a farm to give to the late former Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangirai’s family. “We as a party which stands for economic freedom and for landless people believe that these are correct steps by the new government…

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Chief Charumbira seeks to transform PAP upon assuming institution’s presidency

By Byron Mutingwende   Chief Fortune Zephaniah Charumbira seeks to assume the presidency of the Pan Africa Parliament (PAP) so that he would transform that institution to uplift the lives of people on the continent.   “Africa remains poor in terms of development. It is notorious for the high levels of unemployment and poverty. The…

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Prophet Jengeta leads pastors on Parliament solidarity prayer tour

By Byron Mutingwende   Prophet Ephias Jengeta, the Founder of Family Worship Tabernacle International led pastors under the banner of the Joshua Caleb Network and the Tehillar Christian Network on a solidarity prayer tour of Parliament on 20 April 2018.   With more than 50 church leaders, the Parliament solidarity prayer tour constituted church leaders…

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UNWTO joins Tourism Ministers in calling upon G20 Leaders to prioritise tourism

The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) joined the Ministers of Tourism of the G20 economies meeting in Buenos Aires in calling upon the G20 leaders to consider including tourism in their Agenda for its capacity to create more and better jobs. In his meeting with the President of Argentina, Mauricio Macri, and current G20 Chair, UNWTO…

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US business mogul “chucks out” local communities from poverty

BY TAFADZWA MURANGANWA An American mining investor is supporting local mining communities by extending various philanthropic works to them.   MGG Holdings founded by Frederick R. McKoy, a United States business mogul, has its Zimbabwe subsidiary, MGG Advisory. The mining conglomerate has already started helping youths in Zvishavane who are into mining by giving them…

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DFID, stakeholders organise summit on disability in Harare

By Byron Mutingwende   The British Embassy and its Department for International Development (DFID) in Zimbabwe and other stakeholders held a summit in Harare to put disability issues on the map and foster inclusivity.   The summit in Harare was a precursor to the Global Disability Summit to be held in London in the United…

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Good Care Pre-school an academic centre of learning for infants

Good Care Pre-school emphasises artistic expression, fosters creativity, and follows the interests of the children to develop project-based curriculum. We also incorporate the best ideas from diverse childhood developmental philosophies to create a well-rounded educational and development programmes. We believe that children learn through play, and that a play-based programme will develop a life-long love…

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Ensure quality health services for all: Parirenyatwa

By Patricia Mashiri David Parirenyatwa, the minister of health and child care has called on stakeholders to afford people quality health services, where and when they need them, without suffering financial hardships. Dr Gibson Mhlanga , the Principal Director Preventive Services Ministry of Health and Child Care who was standing in for Parirenyatwa said universal…

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Medicine shortages affect health workers and patients in North West

Following weeks of strike action by union members at the health department in North West Province, which has forced the closure of the provincial pharmaceutical depot, concerned health care workers report that only days remain before stocks of essential medicines run out completely in hospitals and clinics. While the National Department of Health (NDoH) has…

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Kinshasa Declaration fosters biodiversity and environmental protection

An intense week of exchange of experiences and capacity building linked to wildlife and biodiversity protection has taken place in Kinshasa, the Democratic Republic of the Congo. A major result of the regional initiative that lies under the framework of the UNWTO/Chimelong Initiative on Wildlife Conservation and Sustainable Tourism has been the Declaration of the Kinshasa…

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Collaboration reducing stunting and addressing nutritional challenges in Mutasa

By Byron Mutingwende   “My weight had reduced to 31kg but I am now at 50kg and improving daily. I am HIV positive and was susceptible to multiple infections. Thanks to the feeding programme at Sakupwanya Clinic here in Mutasa District, I look forward to living longer since my adherence to anti-retroviral therapy and TB…

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