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The UN Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator for Zimbabwe, Mr. Edward Kallon, undertook a comprehensive two-day field visit from 23 to 24 July 2024 to Buhera District, Manicaland Province. The purpose of the visit was to oversee the execution of anticipatory action interventions funded by the UN Central Emergency Response Fund to address the impact of…
An Afrojazz artist known for his social commentary music will be holding an anti-drugs concert this Saturday in the capital. Speaking ahead of the gig to be held at Players Bar and Restaurant, Maizon Tazvitya of Ancient Tribes said the show is aimed at raising awareness of the drug abuse scourge and its impact on…
Writes Admire Chitsungo Sanyati – In a colourful ceremony, Kefasi Mahule Chikwata, was officially installed as the new traditional leader of the Wozhele chieftaincy in Sanyati. The installation was conducted by President Mnangagwa, who was represented by the Minister of Local Government and Public Works, Honourable Daniel Garwe. The event was attended by various dignitaries,…
UNDP Zimbabwe Lilian Gwanyanya, a 56-year-old woman from Zimbabwe is now a renowned advocate for the rights of women and girls in Zimbabwe. After participating in a United Nations Development Programme supported violence against women in elections sensitization workshop, her passion for women’s rights soured making her present to crowds of more than 500 people…
The signing of the Zimbabwe, Mozambique, and Zambia (ZIMOZA) Transfrontier Conservation Area (TFCA) by His Excellency President Dr. Emmerson Mnangagwa of Zimbabwe, His Excellency Filipe Nyusi of Mozambique, and the Honourable Rodney Sikumba, Zambian Minister of Tourism signifies a commitment to regional cooperation to enhance environmental stewardship. The agreement was signed yesterday in Harare and…
Writes Cleopas Huruva Mukungunugwa Zimbabwe continues to get international recognition with the country geared to host the United Nations Tourism Forum on Gastronomy Tourism for Africa on 26 to 28 July 2024, at the Elephant Hills Hotel in Victoria. The Minister of Tourism and Hospitality Industry, Honourable Barbara Rwodzi on 16 July 2024, informed the…
Kadoma City Council recently received a brand-new refuse compactor, much to the delight of its residents. The new truck was purchased to improve waste management in the city and alleviate the challenges faced by the current fleet. For a long time, the city’s waste management system had been inadequate, leading to uncollected refuse piling up….
Writes Charles Dhewa Agroecology and related sustainable ways of producing food started receiving attention in the past few years compared to industrial agriculture practices some of which are more than 100 years old. This means big industries that advance agroecology at a big scale are yet to be developed. However, the increasing demand for food…
Writes Chimeno Azriel Chedonje Primary School won the prestigious Environmental Quiz Competition finals held at Highbury Hotel and Conference Center in Kadoma last Thursday. Sanyati District Primary schools converged at the magnificent hotel and battled each other for the coveted environmental quiz competition and learners proved that they were ready to fight climate change as…
Ambassador of the state of Palestine in Zimbabwe, Dr. Tamer Almassri, strongly condemns the brutal bombardment and heinous massacres committed by the Israeli occupation forces against displaced people in the Al Mawasi area of Khan Yunis in the Gaza Strip, stressing that this shelling is an explicit act of terrorism and new evidence of the…
Writes Linda Masarira Zimbabwean women face numerous challenges that hinder their participation in politics and activism. These obstacles are deeply rooted in cultural, religious, and traditional beliefs that perpetuate gender inequality. One major issue is the expectation that women should prioritize caregiving, household chores, and family duties over political engagement. This limits their time, energy,…
Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) are useful tools for poverty eradication due to their contributions to job creation, economic growth, and empowerment of vulnerable populations. These were the sentiments of His Excellency Mr. Edward Kallon, the UN Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator in his remarks today at Chimhoyi University of Technology at the Commemoration of…
President Emmerson Mnangagwa has said the launch of the Gukurahundi Outreach Programme signifies the commitment to resolving disputes among Zimbabweans in pursuit of promoting peace and harmony to foster sustainable development. He made the remarks on the occasion of the launch of the Gukurahundi Community Outreach Programme at State House in Bulawayo on 14 July…
Jimayi Muduvuri, the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Macshap Holdings Pvt LTD, has made a significant impact in the business world and beyond. Despite facing personal challenges, he has dedicated his life to empowering persons with disabilities. Muduvuri’s business acumen has grown Macshap Holdings into a successful conglomerate, but his true passion lies in…
Professor Smelly Dube is edging ahead with her philanthropic work with the latest developments being a donation of duty materials to Midlands police and an intervention of lifeline to a dumped Shurugwi baby. Previously she has done more charity work which includes funding a rolling scholarship programme for needy children mostly from child-headed families as…
The curtain was drawn on the high-level Conference “Fostering Sustainable Futures: Integrating Climate Resilience in Southern Africa,” held at the Avani Windhoek Hotel in Namibia. The final day was graced by renowned sustainable development policy experts, including Claude Kabemba, Executive Director of the Southern Africa Resource Watch (SARW), whose insights and expertise underscored the conference’s…
In celebration of Mozambique Independence Day, the International Peace Youth Group (IPYG) partnered with Associação Jovem Activo Mozambique to host a peace walk and dialogue. The event, which saw participation from over 50 attendees, sought to spread awareness about peace and encourage tangible solutions for maintaining peace in Mozambique. The event kicked off with the…
As the ugly, devastating, and catastrophic effects of Climate Change are visibly taking a toll on communities, there is an urgent need for stakeholders to converge, explore options and possible solutions to ameliorate these effects, build coping, resilience, and adaptation capacities, and reduce vulnerability and risk. While the El-Nino-induced drought is affecting communities, the Ministry…
His Excellency Mr. Edward Kallon, Zimbabwe United Nations Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator has urged the urgent need for forging partnerships and ensuring sustainable health finance to strengthen Zimbabwe’s health systems, reiterating that such efforts are integral to achieving Universal Health Coverage (UHC) and addressing the multifaceted health challenges that lie ahead. He delivered the remarks…
The “Own Your Doorstep” campaign was launched today to revamp Harare and retain its Sunshine City status with a call for shop owners, corporates, and other stakeholders to keep the capital clean. In his address during the launch, the Minister of State for Provincial Affairs and Devolution for Harare Metropolitan Province, Hon Senator Charles Z….
The collaboration of the Ministry of Environment, Climate and Wildlife, the Ministry of Tourism and Hospitality Industry, and the Zimbabwe Parks and Wildlife Management Authority will take Zimbabwe to greater heights, in terms of wildlife conservation and sustainable tourism development, First Lady, Hon Dr. Auxillia Mnangagwa has said. She said this in her keynote speech…
In partnership with Parliamentarians, the Zimbabwe Smallholder Organic Farmers Forum (ZIMSOFF) is fighting gender-based violence (GBV) and drug and substance abuse in communities by implementing various agroecology mechanisms. Speaking at a tour of their projects by the Parliamentary Portfolio Committees (PPC) on Lands at the National Policy Dialogue recently, a Gutu small livestock farmer, Daizy…
Writes Thomas Faranando In a world where education is often reduced to mere academics, Mr. Jimmy Remekani, a dedicated Kadoma-based educator, is revolutionising the way we approach learning. Through his innovative Father Flower Academy, he is not only providing quality education but also investing in the holistic development of young people through sports and Arts….
Speaker of the Parliament of Zimbabwe, Hon Jacob F. N. Mudenda delivered a well-received and highly impactful keynote address at the Conference on “Fostering Sustainable Futures: Integrating Climate Resilience in Southern Africa,” at the Avani Windhoek Hotel, Namibia, where he urged Southern African nations to develop sound strategies for climate action. This meeting is being…
Research by the Zimbabwe Women Against Corruption Trust (ZWACT) has shown that corruption is one of the key stumbling blocks hampering women from enjoying their access to land rights in Zimbabwe. This emerged today at the launch of the ZWACT report titled “Gendered impact of land corruption and displacements on women’s access to socio-economic rights…
Nurturing Community Gardens and Harmony in Hurungwe Writes UNDP Zimbabwe In the heart of Hurungwe rural district and the sun-drenched landscapes of Mashonaland West Province, Zimbabwe, a transformative initiative is quietly blooming. Through the innovative use of solar-powered piped water schemes, local communities are creating thriving gardens that mitigate the persistent human-wildlife conflicts that have…
Writes Lloyd Rabaya Swish swoosh goes the pens as attendees take notes while Christopher Chinyoka, a young field officer guides them through Elizabeth Mpofu’s field in Shashe, Masvingo more than 40km from the Central Business District (CBD). Under the cloud cover, the birds in the trees welcome the Zimbabwe Smallholder Organic Farmers Forum (ZIMSOFF) farmers…
Writes Chimeno Azriel The Kore Kore Cultural Village this year plays host to the Mashonaland West Culture Month celebrations set for the 12th of July 2024 in Makonde. The day serves as a reminder of the importance of cultural diversity and the need to preserve cultural practices that embody the spirit of humanity (Ubuntu/Unhu). Situated…
Writes Marlvin Ngiza Chitungwiza-based youth movement, Teen Rescue Mission (TRM) participated in a three-week long Non-Governmental Organisations Capacity Building Seminar in the People’s Republic of China, a development which has been appraised and described as a major boost for youth empowerment and the fight against drug and substance abuse among young people in Zimbabwe. Speaking…
As part of her climate change initiative on the continent, Ms Chido Cleopatra Mpemba, the African Union Commission Youth Envoy, planted trees in Bulawayo where she engaged young people in a one-week-long climate change youth symposium. Speaking after the tree planting exercise at Mawaba Primary School, Mpemba reiterated the urgent need for the youth to…
Zimnat General Insurance announced the successful restoration of St. Francis Pimai Primary School in the Eastern Highlands, following the devastation caused by the recent cyclone. The school, insured with Zimnat General Insurance, received a swift and comprehensive payout for property damages, allowing them to rebuild classrooms and staff quarters with minimal disruption to their academic…
On the 3rd of July 2024, during the session on the presentation of Country Reports, the Parliament of Zimbabwe presented its progress report on the Resolutions from the 54th SADC Parliamentary Forum Plenary Assembly Session held in Port Louis, Mauritius, from 22nd to 26th November 2023. The report reaffirmed Zimbabwe’s commitment to regional integration, climate…
Today, the Health Resilience Fund (HRF) handed over to the Ministry of Health and Child Care (MOHCC) critical medical equipment and supplies worth USD$9.2 million procured through the technical support of the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) and the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF). The handover of this equipment held at the National Pharmaceutical Warehouse…
The handover ceremony of the drought insurance payout cheque by the African Risk Capacity (ARC) Group signifies the nation’s resilience against climate-induced adversities. This was said by the Minister of Finance, Economic Development, and Investment Promotion, Prof. Mthuli Ncube at the occasion of the Africa Risk Capacity drought insurance payout today in Harare. “I am…
Stakeholders are reviewing the Southern African Development Community (SADC) Regional Agricultural Investment Plan – RAIP- (2017 – 2022), which was approved by Council in 2017 – a five-year plan that operationalised and implemented the regional agricultural policy (RAP). The RAIP outlined priority programs and sub-programs to be implemented during the five years. It was envisaged…
Writes Clayton Masekesa The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) in partnership with the Zimbabwe government under the Ministry of Health and Child Care has launched a $25 million sexual reproductive health programme that is aimed at promoting health in Zimbabwean communities. The programme, Sexual Health Services (SHASHA) – Family Planning and Mhuri/Imuli II,…
As the African Union Commission embarks on the Post Malabo consultations roadmap, the Members of Parliament of the African States remain key stakeholders in influencing their governments’ budget processes that will enable member states to improve their agricultural productivity potential, with a focus on driving accountability for agri-food transformation. This emerged at a 3-day workshop…
By Etleva Kadilli, Nisha; and Alexandros K Makarigakis An estimated 282 million young people aged 10-24 will reside in Eastern and Southern Africa by 2050. The potential of this population could be transformational. Yet currently, only a quarter of these young people complete upper secondary school and a quarter of young women aged 20-24 give…
The Irene Science expo, Careers’ Day, and awards ceremony event held at Irene Christian College in Marlborough, Harare, was a resounding success. The event, which took place on 27th and 28th June, saw the participation of 14 schools, including prestigious institutions such as Prince Edward School, Mabvuku High School, Milestone College, Sacred Heart College, and…
During the 55th Plenary Assembly of the SADC Parliamentary Forum in Angola running from the 1st to the 7th of July 2024 in Angola, Hon Jacob F.N. Mudenda, the Speaker of Parliament of Zimbabwe urged the Southern African Development Community to come up with renewable energy policies and a single energy market. “I am privileged…
Writes Panashe Gwesu In a groundbreaking initiative, Vana Vedu Organization, via its junior football club, an affiliate of the Chitungwiza Junior Football Development League and the Zimbabwe Football Association (ZIFA), has undertaken a dual mission of empowering youths and combating drug and substance abuse. The organization, known for its commitment to helping underprivileged young people,…
Ms. Chido Cleopatra Mpemba, the African Union Commission Chairperson’s Special Envoy on Youth Affairs, is in Zimbabwe for a one-week Youth Symposium and training program focused on climate change. The event to be held in Bulawayo aims to empower young people to address climate challenges & promote climate action. “As the Youth Envoy, it is…
On the 1st of July 2024, Speaker of Parliament, Hon Jacob F. N. Mudenda who is in Luanda, Angola, for the 55th Plenary Assembly of the Southern African Development Community – Parliamentary Forum (SADC –PF), participated in the launch of the SADC PF Strategic Plan (2024 to 2028). The new Plan emphasizes capacity-building of National…
Writes Elvis Dumba Chirundu – The border town of Chirundu is set for a major facelift after the local authority acquired equipment through a devolution fund that will assist the local town board in its operations to offer quality service to residents. Mashonaland West Minister of State for Provincial Affairs and Devolution, Hon Marian Chombo,…
Councillor Mark Mutengani of Ward 23 in Bikita Rural District Council (RDC) said a directive by the Minister of Local Government and Public Works to cut the local authority’s budget affected most of the capital projects in the area. He revealed the information during the second quarter full council meeting held on the 28th of…
