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By Byron Mutingwende and Patricia Mashiri Renewable energy is now at the centre of global efforts of moving towards greener economies, sustainable development and poverty eradication, a senior government official has said. Speaking at the meeting for nexus ministries in Harare on 31 August 2017, Patson Mbiriri, the Permanent Secretary for energy and…
By Byron Mutingwende The Zimbabwe Election Support Network (ZESN) has said that the time to educate and sensitise citizens about the commencement of the mobile registration exercise is inadequate. “The Zimbabwe Election Support Network (ZESN) notes an article published by the ZBC News on the mobile registration of Zimbabwean citizens by the Registrar General (RG)…
By Edward Makuzva The partnership between Zimbabwe and United Nations (UN) is guided by the Zimbabwe United Nations Development Assistance Framework, ZUNDAF, which is a strategic programme framework to support national programmes priorities. Addressing delegates on Friday, in the capital UN Communications officer, Tafadzwa Mwale added through ZUNDAF, the UN in Zimbabwe helped the government in…
By Byron Mutingwende The government is fostering the development of entrepreneurship among the youths through a technology transfer programme. In his address at the Funding Innovative Capacity Development (FICAD) project spearheaded by the African Capacity Building Foundation (ACBF) and the Zimbabwe Economic Policy Analysis and Research Unit (ZEPARU), Dr. Desire Mutize Sibanda, the…
The Zimbabwe Gender Commission (ZGC) has spelt out the continued existence of gender disparities in the work place despite government policies and initiatives to facilitate the empowerment of women in various aspects of life. Speaking at a breakfast meeting held under the theme “Diversity and Inclusiveness: Womenomics Makes the Difference” on Women leadership in the…
By Patricia Mashiri The Community working group on health (CWGH) has embarked on typhoid awareness clean-up campaigns following the massive outbreak of typhoid in Hatcliffe. The clean-up was held under the theme “a clean and health environment is your right and responsibility”. In his opening remarks during the clean-up campaign on Friday 25 July 2017,…
By PAZ Information Department THE Passengers Association of Zimbabwe (PAZ) is greatly concerned with the number of traffic accidents involving public transport resulting in unrelenting loss of lives. As PAZ we are concerned about the number of unroadworthy vehicles on our roads and the attitude of some commuter omnibus crews who think that they can…
By Edward Makuzva THE Zimbabwe United Nations Association (ZUNA) is embarking on a 6 month project on clean up campaigns which educate communities on the importance of waste management in order to reduce disasters from land pollution. Speaking at the Clean-up Campaign in Dzivarasekwa Extension, recently, ZUNA National Youth Vice President Shereen Nhodza said the…
By Patricia Mashiri The command agriculture scheme that is being spearheaded by the government with the aim of ensuring food self-sufficiency is exhibiting at the 2017 Harare Agricultural Show. The scheme aims to boost agricultural production. Farmers receive loans in the form of irrigation equipment, inputs and chemicals, mechanised equipment, electricity and water payment, which…
By Byron Mutingwende The International Labour Organisation (ILO) identifies the media as a key player in fighting injustices associated with labour and is holding a media workshop with journalists in Livingstone, Zambia, in pursuit of promoting communication of workers’ rights. Speaking at the workshop dubbed “Communicating Labour Rights”, Alexio Musindo, the Director, ILO Country office…
The International Labour Organisation (ILO) launches on Monday 21 August 2017 a high-level Global Commission on the Future of Work initiative. Two serving heads of state or government co-chairing the Commission: Ameenah Gurib-Fakim, President of Mauritius, and Stefan Löfven, Prime Minister of Sweden will chair the commission. The Commission brings together some 20 experts from…
The Office of the President and Cabinet (OPC) is exhibiting at the 2017 Harare Agricultural Show in line with the Zimbabwe Agenda for Sustainable Socio-Economic Transformation (ZIMASSET)’s goal of enhancing food and nutrition security. “The Office of the President and Cabinet (OPC) stand will exhibit under the theme: Zim ASSET Fostering Linkages in the Seed…
By Byron Mutingwende In line with its key strategic thrust, the Institute of Food Nutrition and Family Sciences (IFNFS) of the University of Zimbabwe plans to launch a new Master of Science (MSc) degree in Human Nutrition programme that is meant to produce highly qualified nutrition cadres who will contribute to the solving of…
Cross border traders have lamented the sharp increase in the percentage required on the black market for them to take out their money from the Ecocash financial application. The black market exchange rate for cashing out money from Ecocash accounts has steadily risen up to 30% leading to the erosion of the profit margins, further…
By Patricia Mashiri and Byron Mutingwende Both the society and the media are undermining sexual rights of minority groups, in contrast with the spirit of leaving no one behind as espoused in the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGS). In his opening remarks at a workshop held in harare under the theme “Media engagement Workshop on Sexual…
By Byron Mutingwende The 2017 Southern African Development Community (SADC) Gender Protocol Alliance makes a strong call for radical action to transform economies, institutions and society to make gender equality in the region a reality by 2030. In a statement, the Alliance said it will this Thursday August 17 launch the 2017 edition of the…
By Byron Mutingwende It is six o’clock in the evening at the Booster area in Mabvuku and Kumbirai (13) is wearing a skimpy dress revealing a greater proportion of her thighs. A street party is just about to kick off and music is already booming from the titanic loudspeakers. For her age, Kumbirai is…
By Byron Mutingwende and Patricia Mashiri The portrayal of people with disabilities (PWDs) and their employment in the sector still remains worrisome with stakeholders calling for an inclusive approach towards addressing the needs of this marginalised group. In his opening remarks at a workshop dubbed “The Media and Disability: Opportunities and Challenges” held in Harare…
By Byron Mutingwende The United Nations Industrial Development Organisation (UNIDO), the Government of Zimbabwe and the Business Council for Sustainable Development of Zimbabwe (BCSDZ) are partnering in pursuit of a Green Industry Initiative to promote industrial energy efficiency and embrace renewable energy for productive use. It has emerged that despite the existing knowledge on energy…
By Patricia Mashiri and Byron Mutingwende In an effort to promote financial inclusion among people with disabilities (PWDs) and afford them quality health services, the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ), the Adult Rape Clinic (ARC) and Miracle Missions partnered to capacitate this excluded group. In her speech at the networking meeting with PWDs held at…
By Byron Mutingwende Preparations for the 2017 Harare Agricultural Show are exciting as they follow a successful agricultural season with food security assured, it has emerged. In his address while addressing journalists on the preparations, Dr. Anxious Masuka, the Chief Executive Officer of the Zimbabwe Agricultural Society (ZAS) said the Harare Show sought…
By Byron Mutingwende and Patricia Mashiri In order to build a positive image and attract investment, local authorities have been urged to espouse good corporate governance and accountability in their day-to-day operations. In his remarks during the official opening of the 2017 Local Government Investment Conference (LOGIC) held at the Harare International Conference…
By Patricia Mashiri and Byron Mutingwende In an initiative set to uplift citizens’ economic wellbeing, the management of Long Cheng Plaza sponsored the weekly micro, small-to-medium enterprises (MSMEs) Showcase Market Exhibition in Harare. In a speech read on her behalf on the MSMEs showcase launch held at Long Cheng Plaza on Saturday 5…
By Byron Mutingwende Calls for ensuring the equal representation of women and men in politics took centre stage at the consultative workshop for “increasing women participation in decision making” held at the Harare International Conference Centre in Harare on Wednesday 26 July 2017. In her remarks during the workshop, Nyasha Chikwinya, the Minister…
By Nevson Mpofu The United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women, also known as UN Women, working together with the Women Coalition of Zimbabwe and Child Coalition have expressed concern over the increase in cases of child marriage and welcomed the new legislation to address the vice. Taking heed to India’s Founding Father,…
By Judith Kajuma Preparations for the women’s premier showcase market that will run from the 27th to the 29th of July at the Long Cheng Plaza in Harare are at an advanced stage. The Entrepreneurs will be showcasing high quality handmade artisan products and traditional foods that support local communities. Professor Hubert Gijzen, UNESCO Regional…
By Nevson Mpofu The prevention of parent to child transmission remains crucial for countries of the world to achieve the reduction of HIV and AIDS prevalent rate . This is important in children growing up to become parents . Advocacy in supporting HIV prevention remains important in communities so as to reduce parent to child…
The United Nations Population Fund has over the past couple of years made great strides in supporting humanitarian programmes in maternal health, family planning, sexual and reproductive health, gender based violence and HIV and AIDS. UNFPA gives support in these thematic areas in order to bring back home open space for healthy well-being, social status…
By Byron Mutingwende A renowned animal rights lawyer, Vimbai Chinoda has said the Judiciary and law students need to be educated about the value of animals and their contribution to society and the economy. The trivialisation of wildlife crime cases by the judiciary in the courts as highlighted by Minister Oppah Muchinguri is…
By Byron Mutingwende The National Tourism Master Plan will chart the way forward for the development of the sector, a Cabinet minister has said. “As we gather around in this room, this morning, to unpack the contents of the National Tourism Master Plan, that Government has developed, I dare say that this document…
By Byron Mutingwende There is need to tap into the unidentified talent in the grassroots if Zimbabwe is to develop in sport, a Cabinet Minister has said. Makhosini Hlongwane, the Minister of Sport and Recreation revealed that in a side interview at a press briefing in Harare on Tuesday 11 July 2017 to…
BY CHARLES DHEWA For a very long time, each country has had what it considered a staple food for its citizens. However, climate change, globalization and changes in consumption patterns are disrupting traditional staple foods. My word web describes staple food as a necessary commodity for which demand is constant. Rather than continue promoting a…
By Byron Mutingwende Since the tourism sector is one of the leading industries in creating jobs to alleviate poverty, there are growing calls for youth participation in the sector. The Zimbabwe Youth in Tourism will host the Africa Youth in Tourism Conference in Bulawayo at the Zimbabwe International Trade Fair from 6 to…
By Byron Mutingwende Lafarge Cement Zimbabwe has embarked on a community initiative meant to promote physical wellness as a key pillar for the people’s health and safety. Through the “Run for a Good Cause” event held at at Belgravia Sports Club in Harare on Saturday 8 July 2017, in line with Lafarge Cement…
By Byron Mutingwende Parliamentarians have been urged to lobby for governance solutions and legislation that advance sustainable wildlife management and conservation in line with the sustainable development goals (SDGs). This was said by Wonder Mashange, the Chairperson of the Zimbabwe Parliamentary Conservation Caucus at a wildlife governance workshop held at the Meikles Hotel…
By Byron Mutingwende Wildlife conservation is a vehicle for socio-economic development and the government has put in place an enabling policy for its conservation under different land tenure systems. Speaking to Parliamentarians under the Zimbabwe Parliamentary Conservation Caucus on wildlife management challenges in Zimbabwe, Oppah Muchinguri, the Minister of Environment, Water and Climate…
By Byron Mutingwende The new National Gender Policy that is aligned to the 2013 Constitution lays a firm foundation for pursuing gender equality and equity in Zimbabwe, stakeholders have said. In his remarks during the launch in Harare on Thursday 6 July 2017, Georges van Montfort, the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Country Director…
By Byron Mutingwende Diaspora nationals contribute immensely to the development of their countries of origin and destination countries it has emerged. This was revealed by Grasiano Nyaguse, the Director of Economic Planning and Coordination in the Ministry of Macro Economic Planning and Investment Promotion at a workshop to develop a diaspora engagement action…
By Byron Mutingwende There was an entertainment galore at Mother Theresa Old People’s Home in Mbare this weekend, thanks to MultiChoice Zimbabwe’s corporate social responsibility initiative. Elizabeth Dziva, the Public Relations Manager of MutiChoice Zimbabwe said that as a company, there was need to give back to the community they serve. “The…
By Habakkuk Trust The infamous witch hunters popularly known as ‘Tsikamutanda’, have taken temporary residence in Umzingwane Ward 9 where they are giving villagers ‘value for their livestock’, through their religious antics. Known for their witch hunting exploits, Tsikamutandas employ mysterious spirituals tactics to capture goblins and exorcise people who are said to be…
By Byron Mutingwende A plethora of health issues affecting communities came to the fore at a meeting that brought together behaviour change facilitators that was organised by the Zimbabwe Community Health Intervention Research (Zichire) at New Ambassador Hotel in Harare on 28 June 2017. Christina Gonese, the Zichire Demand Generation Provincial Manager said…
By Byron Mutingwende Chengetai Majoni (35) was identified by his old teenage friend on the streets of Johannesburg, heavily sick and addicted to drugs. Back home in Bikita, his parents and relatives had assumed that he had died a long time ago since they had never heard from him since 1997 when he ran…
By Byron Mutingwende Four Zimbabweans have been conferred with the Giraffe Heroes Award for outstanding work in promoting socio and economic rights in the country. The recipients are Tineyi Mukwewa of Abammeli Lawyers for Human Rights ,Youth Advocacy for Enlightenment and Progressive Orientation (YAVEPO) Director Zacharia Shawatu, Chiadzwa Community Development Trust(CCDT) founder Malvern Mudiwa and…
By Byron Mutingwende The situation seems normal to Joseph Mazango (not real name) who is a teacher at a makeshift school made from horse stables abandoned by the police in Snake Park. He has a class of over 100 pupils, some of whom are sitting on tree logs converted into benches while others are…
NEVSON MPOFU Nations in their frantic bid to reduce pollution are severely pulled down by human fertility factors related to high birth rate causing high population, which is the main anthropogenic agent of several pollution types. Population explosion compromises on fast rate resource scarcity, a contributing factor to loss of Biodiversity through mismanaged Human and…
