AUDA-NEPAD, JICA Report highlights importance of building resilient healthcare systems

Driving healthcare innovation and accessibility in Africa A new report led by the African Union Development Agency (AUDA-NEPAD), highlights key steps healthcare ventures, investors and policymakers can take to foster growth, innovation, and resilience within Africa’s healthcare sector. 28 early- and growth-stage African healthcare ventures have been supported by the Home-Grown Solutions Accelerator over the…

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Old Mutual Zimbabwe, Audacious Women Empower Women With Financial Literacy Skills

Old Mutual Zimbabwe, a distinguished diversified financial services group, recently hosted an impactful financial literacy training session for women at the Zimbabwe Agricultural Showgrounds. The event was a testament to the group’s unwavering commitment to championing financial education for previously marginalized groups. In collaboration with Audacious Women, a women-only organization established in 2021, Old Mutual…

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Paris Summit expected to Close Clean Cooking Funding Gap for African Women

The Paris Summit is expected to build on ground-breaking clean cooking initiatives launched at COP28 and the African Development Bank’s Adesina (www.AfDB.org), Tanzanian President Hassan, Norway Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre and International Energy Agency Executive Director Fatih Birol will co-chair the event. Development partners gathering in Paris on 14 May are expected to pledge…

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SADC Extraordinary Heads of State and Government Summit to tackle El Nino’s humanitarian impacts

The Southern African Development Community (SADC) will on 20 May 2024 hold a virtual Extraordinary Summit of Heads of State and Government to discuss the humanitarian situation in the region, following the ongoing El Niño induced drought that has negatively impacted the lives and livelihoods of an estimated 58 million people. The Extraordinary Summit will…

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NetOne, First Lady bankroll Maria Theresa ZimSmart Community E-Commerce and E-Health Centre

The people of Chiweshe in Mashonaland Central Province witnessed the opening of the Maria Theresa ZimSmart Community E-Commerce and E-Health Center, inaugurated by Her Excellency Dr. A. Mnangagwa, with financial support from leading government-owned mobile telephony giant, NetOne. “This center offers a ray of hope for the community, symbolizing a transformative leap towards digital inclusion….

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Tshepang Mabaila pledges 10,000 Pula from Clap and Tap concert for the sole bush crash survivor.

Writes Nkeletsang Morapedi The Mabaila Foundation has donated 10,000 Pula from the proceeds of the recently held clap and tap musical concert to help towards psychotherapy of the 8-year-old survivor of the bus crash. The 8-year-old met her predicament during the easter holidays as she and 45 other passengers were on a pilgrimage to St…

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Climate change has a profound impact on children: UNICEF

As Zimbabwe faces the effects of climate-induced El Niño, UNICEF is taking proactive steps to highlight the profound impact of climate change on children. Under our climate campaign “Invest in Climate, Invest in Children!” we are launching a petition to urge government entities, development partners, and the private sector to prioritise children in their climate…

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AfDB President Calls for Media Transformation to Uplift Africa’s Global Narrative

The President of the African Development Bank Group (www.AfDB.org), Dr Akinwumi Adesina, delivered an impassioned plea for more balanced media coverage of Africa and its development, noting it was critical for changing false narratives. Adesina said this on Thursday in a keynote speech to the All Africa’s Media Summit in Nairobi, attended by nearly 300…

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Minister Marian Chombo links dreaming innovator to professional guidance

Writes Elvis Dumba Zvimba – A rural-based scholar’s dream of contributing to the agricultural revolution of the country through his irrigation innovation is slowly turning into reality after Mashonaland West Minister of State for Provincial Affairs and Devolution, Hon Marian Chombo linked the scholar to Chinhoyi University of Technology engineers and Ministry of Higher and…

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AUDA-NEPAD and Norad Partner to Accelerate Soil Health for Sustainable Food Systems in Africa

The African Union Development Agency-NEPAD (AUDA-NEPAD) and the Government of Norway have joined forces to launch a transformative partnership aimed at enhancing soil health for sustainable food systems across Africa. The partnership marks a significant milestone in addressing the pressing issue of soil health on the continent. This ambitious 3-year Programme is designed to support…

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Zimbabwe Cabinet principles on ZMC Act worrisome: SAEF

The Southern African Editors Forum (SAEF) has noted with serious concern, the Zimbabwe Cabinet principles on the amendment of the Zimbabwe Media Commission (ZMC) Act and the proposed Media Practitioners Bill that are meant to effect media co-regulation and professionalise the media in Zimbabwe. SAEF is of the view that the cabinet principles, if applied…

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SADC participates in Zimbabwe’s UNSCR Action Plan on women, peace and security

The Southern African Development Community (SADC) Secretariat joined the Government of the Republic of Zimbabwe at the launch of the Zimbabwe National Action Plan for implementation of the United Nations Security Council Resolution (UNSCR) 1325 on Women, Peace and Security Agenda on the 3rd May 2024 in Harare, Zimbabwe. The launch was attended by high-level…

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The Disappearing Rains of Zimbabwe

OWN CORRESPONDENT Zimbabwe, like many other African nations, heavily relies on agriculture as a major source of livelihood and economic activity. The country’s agricultural sector is primarily rain-fed, meaning it depends on regular and adequate rainfall for successful crop production. However, Zimbabwe has experienced a series of prolonged droughts and erratic rainfall patterns over the…

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TCN Zimbabwe, NTDA partner Passion Java on transport development programme

The Tehillar Christian Network (TCN) Zimbabwe under the leadership of Reverend N. S. Malunga, working with the National Transport Drivers Association led by Mrs. Jotina Matanhire has partnered with Prophet Passion Java to launch a rank monitors (mahwindi) empowerment programme in Harare. Speaking to Spiked Online Media in Harare today, Reverend Malunga said the event…

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Post-COP28 Roundtable: Stakeholders urged to scale up climate resilience and adaptation

As Africa experiences the persistent onslaught of extreme weather events ravaging livelihoods and infrastructure, stakeholders have been urged to scale up climate resilience and adaptation to address the phenomenon. These were the sentiments of Estherine Fotabong, the Director of Agriculture, Food Security, and Environmental Sustainability at the African Union Development Agency (AUDA-NEPAD) delivered virtually during…

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AWIEF Celebrates a Decade of Women’s Entrepreneurship at the 2024 Conference and Awards in Cape Town

Celebrating a decade of impact, the Africa Women Innovation and Entrepreneurship Forum (AWIEF) (https://www.AWIEForum.org) proudly announces the AWIEF2024 Conference and Awards. This milestone event is scheduled for the 28th and 29th of November at the Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC), under the theme “Future for All: Collaborate for Growth. Solve Inequity. Act on Climate”. The AWIEF2024…

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Palestinian top diplomat warns Israeli military against carrying out an offensive in Rafah

In an unprecedented move to annihilate Palestinians in Gaza, the Israeli military ordered Palestinians to move out of Rafah in preparation to launch its attack on Rafah – a city in southern Gaza that is the last resort for 1.4 million civilians displaced by the brutal Israeli aggression or genocide. The order follows a night…

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ZAOGA keeps the legacy of late Archbishop Professor Ezekiel Handinawangu Guti alive

Writes Ronnie Chisamba The passing on of Archibishop Professor Ezekiel Handinawangu Guti has not deterred the ZAOGA church from keeping the late visionary’s vision of a better world for all alive, regardless of race, tribe, or origin. A walkathon was held at Grange Christian School – in the capital – on Saturday morning last week,…

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War veterans leadership void filled as ZNLWVA elects new national executive

The Zimbabwe National Liberation War Veterans Association (ZNLWVA) on 4 May 2024 elected a new executive at an elective conference held in Chegutu in Mashonaland West Province. Addressing a press conference in Harare yesterday, the newly-elected ZNLWVA publicity secretary, Cde Samuel Getbusy Mhlanga said that revival of the ZNLWVA was per the amendment of the…

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SADC condemns gruesome attacks by M23 on Internally Displaced Persons Camp in eastern DRC

SADC Information Department The Southern African Development Community (SADC) strongly condemns the horrific attacks by M23 rebels on the Mugunga Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) Camp on 3rd May 2024 in Goma, which caused the death of at least 16 civilians and wounded around 30 civilians. The SADC Mission in the Democratic Republic of Congo (SAMIDRC)…

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Funding boost of $36.5m will help eliminate blinding disease in Africa

Plans to eliminate the blinding disease, trachoma, from 16 African countries, including Zimbabwe, have been boosted with $36.5m in new funding. Twelve of the countries supported through the Accelerate programme, led by the non-profit Sightsavers, hope to eliminate trachoma by 2027 and three will make significant progress towards this goal in that time. Trachoma begins…

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Zimbabwe’s Parliamentary delegation to Mozambique meets President Nyusi

Zimbabwe’s Parliamentary delegation to Mozambique led by Speaker, Hon Advocate Jacob Francis Nzwidamilimo Mudenda met the Mozambique National Assembly Chairpersons and Mozambican President, His Excellency, Felipe Jacinto Nyusi, at State House. The bilateral visit of Speaker Mudenda and his delegation was crowned by its meeting with Mozambican President, His Excellency, Felipe Jacinto Nyusi, at State…

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HWPL Calls for Peace Amid Rising Tensions Between Israel and Iran

Heavenly Culture, World Peace, Restoration of Light (HWPL), a United Nations-affiliated organization dedicated to fostering peace through civilian-led initiatives, has stated in response to the escalating conflict between Israel and Iran. The statement says, “The recent violent conflict between Iran and Israel is causing significant concerns in the international community. The two nations that do…

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WWF promotes natural solutions to strengthen climate resilience, biodiversity protection

Writes Hopewell Chibvongodze The Climate Adaptation and Protected Areas (CAPA) initiative implemented by the World Wide Fund (WWF) Zimbabwe aims to promote natural solutions that strengthen climate resilience and protect biodiversity in Binga and Hwange districts, an official has said. In an interview on Thursday, WWF Zimbabwe’s nature-based solutions project manager, Tendai Chinho, said the…

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NCDPZ applauds POTRAZ for ICT skills training

Writes Hopewell Chibvongodze The National Council of the Disabled Persons of Zimbabwe (NCDPZ) has applauded the Postal and Telecommunications Regulatory Authority of Zimbabwe (POTRAZ) for equipping people with disabilities with ICT skills. NCDPZ Rushinga branch chairperson, Tobias Mdlozera recently told a training session in Bindura, Mashonaland Central, that the training and the skills gained will…

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Transboundary Diagnostic Analysis (TDA) to unlock investments in BUPUSA River Basins

With technical support from the Global Water Partnership Southern Africa (GWPSA), the governments of Mozambique and Zimbabwe have developed a Transboundary Diagnostic Analysis (TDA) for the Buzi, Pungwe, and Save (BUPUSA) River Basins. Upon finalization, the TDA is expected to inform the priorities for unlocking investments for reduction in environmental degradation, reduction in poverty, improved…

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MISA-organised World Press Freedom Day: Stakeholders spotlight media role in amplifying environmental stewardship

The Media Institute of Southern Africa (MISA) Zimbabwe yesterday in Harare convened the World Press Freedom Day Commemoration – a day celebrated globally on 3 May, whereupon stakeholders reiterated the key role that the media plays in amplifying environmental stewardship. The universal theme for this year is: “: A Press for the Planet: Journalism in…

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Mozambique and Zimbabwe exchange Parliamentary best practices

The Parliament of Zimbabwe is on a visit to Mozambique to strengthen existing cordial political and economic bilateral relations, explore possible areas of cooperation as well as share Parliamentary best practices between the two sister Republics and legislatures. Hon Advocate Jacob Francis Nzwidamilimo Mudenda, Speaker of Parliament of Zimbabwe, arrived in Maputo, Mozambique on Monday,…

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Nothing to celebrate in South Africa as freedom is a farce

As the curtains close on South Africa’s Freedom Month, Vedhan Singh writes why freedom is a far-fetched dream. In its classic and synonymous symphony of synchronist harmonics, thirty years on, South Africa’s ruling party continues to hum the hymn it held heralding democracy. Three decades to bring about change, the same song sung has started…

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New Study Reveals Uniqueness of Naturally Occurring Mono-dominant Forests in Congo

Nouabalé-Ndoki National Park, Sangha Trinational, Republic of Congo (April 30 2024)—A recent study, published in the scientific journal “Plant Ecology and Evolution,” sheds valuable insights into forest stands of Gilbertiodendron dewevrei (G. dewevrei) in the Sangha Trinational region. Read this scientific publication HERE. G. dewevrei, known as “Bemba” or “Limbali” forest by Indigenous Peoples and Local…

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Ruwa Mayor Engages Local Stakeholders in Decision-Making

STAFF WRITER Ruwa Mayor, Councillor Michael Mataruka, convened a meeting on Tuesday with various local stakeholders, including pastors, business leaders, fellow councillors, and resident associations, to discuss crucial issues relating to the town’s ongoing development. Reflecting on the meeting, Mayor Mataruka emphasized the importance of stakeholder engagement and described the discussions as candid and productive….

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International life skills and financial education body helps over 13 000 children

By Hopewell Chibvongodze Harare, April 30, 2024 – Aflatoun, an international life skills and financial education programme, has trained over 13,000 beneficiaries including 8,000 girls and 4,000 school leavers and people with disabilities, an official has said. Aflatoun social and financial education chief executive, Roeland Monasch, told a Zimbabwe economic empowerment intervention progress sharing 2024…

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IOM, government engage to improve needs of vulnerable migrants

Writes Clayton Masekesa  The International Organisation for Migration (IOM,) the Zimbabwe government, and other partners have engaged to enhance well-defined standard operation procedures that specifically cater to the needs of vulnerable migrants. This engagement comes at a time when Zimbabwe is receiving deportees mainly from the United Kingdom, returnees from Botswana, and South Africa, especially…

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Cimas reaches out to less-privileged pupils at ZITF

Cimas Health Group, the country’s leading private medical service provider in partnership with the Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education on Friday 26 April 2024 brought joy and happiness to 80 less privileged children from rural primary schools who attended this year’s edition of the Zimbabwe International Trade Fair (ZITF) in Bulawayo. The 80 pupils…

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Karoi Council spearheading development initiatives

Writes Nhau Mangirazi Karoi town council policymakers are calling for a holistic approach among stakeholders to foster social cohesion and development. Finance committee chairperson, Muzondiwa Savanje, made the remarks last week during a livelihood and citizens forum aimed at unpacking issues affecting people’s rights. The meeting was facilitated by Hurungwe Pastors Fraternity in partnership with…

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Mozambique to introduce vaccination against Malaria in June

Writes Charles Mangwiro MAPUTO (Mozambique) Mozambique could begin the Malaria vaccine in June as part of a strategic bid to reduce deaths from the mosquito-transmitted disease which killed 356 people last year alone out of 13.2 million cases. Mozambique’s Health Minister, Armindo Tiago, said the vaccine was approved by the World Health Organization in October…

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NDS1 falls on private sector, government collaboration: Cimas CEO Vulindlela Ndlovu

Cimas Health Group Chief Executive Officer, Vulindlela Lester Ndlovu, has said the success of the government’s National Development Strategy 1 (NDS1) blueprint falls squarely on the private sector working together with the government. Mr Ndlovu made the remarks on Wednesday addressing guests at the International Business Conference 2024 which is part of the weeklong Zimbabwe…

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Chinese Embassy,Teen Rescue Mission on youth empowerment drive

Writes Marlvin Ngiza The People’s Republic of China through the Chinese Embassy has joined forces with a Chitungwiza-based young people’s movement, Teen Rescue Mission (TRM), in expediting economic empowerment initiatives in the area through the donations of chickens for young people to commence poultry projects. The gesture has been welcomed by the residents of Chitungwiza…

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“How To Stay Sober” programme to address drug abuse in Zimbabwe

Following alarming drug and alcohol abuse statistics in Zimbabwe, Dr.Emmanuel Nzuzu (PhD), has introduced the “How To Stay Sober” (HTSS) programme to tackle the problem of alcoholism and drug addiction that has engulfed the country, destroying individual livelihoods, families, communities, and society. BACKGROUND Zimbabwe has in recent years experienced an upsurge in drug abuse, a…

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Apostolic church prophet commends ties between Zimbabwe and Tanzania

Writes Simbarashe Sithole  Popular Johane Masowe prophet, Madzibaba Jonah, born Biggie Musanzika (pictured), of Centenary, in Mashonaland Central province said Tanzania has improved its international relations with Zimbabwe. Musanzika who was in Tanzania for days, came back yesterday and was welcomed by his congregants at the Robert Mugabe airport. Speaking to the media soon after…

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