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FAO Regional Conference for Africa concludes with strong commitments toward agri-food system transformation

Byron Adonis Mutingwende7 months ago06 mins

The 33rd Session of the FAO Regional Conference for Africa has concluded with a strong ministerial declaration that calls for greater support to build resilience in African countries against climate shocks, increase cooperation for Blue Transformation to intensify African aquaculture, a revival of underutilized African crops, and inclusive rural transformation. The declaration comes at the…

Immediate Action is Needed as Southern Africa Grapples with Worsening Drought

Byron Adonis Mutingwende7 months ago7 months ago011 mins

Southern Africa is on the brink of a devastating hunger crisis as a relentless drought tightens its grip. El Niño has led to searing heat that led to massive crop failure causing water sources to dry up. As a result, millions of people in Malawi, Zimbabwe, and Zambia have been driven towards starvation. To highlight…

SARCAN urges IMF, World Bank to prioritise climate finance in Southern Africa

Byron Adonis Mutingwende7 months ago03 mins

The World Bank and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) – known as Bretton Woods institutions, have been urged to finance Southern Africa’s effort to build resilience to climate change, promote sustainable development, and reduce poverty. The Briton Woods institutions were established after World War II to promote global economic stability and development. Southern Africa Region…

Fix the Finance for climate crisis: environmental campaigners

Byron Adonis Mutingwende7 months ago08 mins

From 16-19 April 2024, was a global week of Climate Justice Finance Mobilizations holding governments, UN climate talks, private banks, the IMF and World Bank, and multilateral development banks – those that hold the purse strings – to account. Several organizations and networks including Climate Action Network Zimbabwe did some digital day of action on…

Carbon emission reduction a priority at this year’s ZITF

Byron Adonis Mutingwende7 months ago02 mins

In a bid to foster sustainability and encourage healthier mobility options, the Zimbabwe International Trade Fair (ZITF) will implement top-tier changes this year, including higher parking charges and exclusive shuttle services. These initiatives aim to discourage visitors from using their cars within the exhibition premises and to promote walking. Dr. Thomas Utete Wushe, the Industry…

IFT Highlights How Under-utilised and Bio-fortified Crops Can Improve Food and Nutrition Security

Byron Adonis Mutingwende7 months ago07 mins

The Institute of Food Technologists (IFT), a nonprofit scientific organization with global members spanning academia, government, and industry, has released a white paper that examines how underutilized and biofortified crops could help improve global food and nutrition security. Food Science and Technology Solutions to Improve Food and Nutrition Security: Advancing the Use of Underutilized and Biofortified Crops examines benefits,…

Zimbabwe’s Independence: ZESN appreciates progress on electoral democracy

Byron Adonis Mutingwende7 months ago7 months ago05 mins

Zimbabwe Election Support Network (ZESN) The Zimbabwe Election Support Network (ZESN) joins the nation in celebrating its 44th independence running under the theme, “Zim@44: Unity, peace and development towards Vision 2030.” The Uhuru celebrations come at a time when the Network acknowledges the remarkable progress the country has made in upholding the principles of electoral…

Linking science and practice accelerates Africa’s socio-economic transformation

Byron Adonis Mutingwende7 months ago06 mins

Linking science and practice serves to accelerate Africa’s socio-economic transformation, a Continental Technical Session on the Harmonized Design and Governance Framework of Genome Editing-related Communities of Practice running in Maputo Mozambique from 18-19 April 2024 has revealed. Addressing workshop participants, the Director of the National Centre for Biotechnology and Biosciences of Mozambique, Prof. Alsacia Atanasio…

Cimas MEDLABS re-equips its laboratories to ensure timely tests results

Byron Adonis Mutingwende7 months ago06 mins

STAFF REPORTER The country’s top provider of diagnostic and medical laboratory services, Cimas MEDLABS has embarked on a project to renovate and re-equip all its laboratories to ensure that tests are offered onsite in a bid to provide timely results across the country. Cimas MEDLABS is a designated Health Institution by the Medical Laboratory and…

Youth for Gender Equality Foundation Announces Successful Completion of Youth and Women in Politics Training Retreat

Byron Adonis Mutingwende7 months ago7 months ago04 mins

The Youth for Gender Equality Foundation is proud to announce the successful completion of an intensive training retreat aimed at preparing young people and women for political office. This pivotal event took place from April 8-10 at the Botswana National Youth Council (BNYC) facilities in Gaborone. This unique training, a collaborative effort under the reciprocal…

Nkayi-based women launch debut book “Aluba Ngangisazi: Had I Known”

Byron Adonis Mutingwende7 months ago06 mins

Writes Chimeno Azriel Four Nkayi-based women defied the odds when they launched their debut anthology book entitled “Aluba Ngangisazi: Had I Known” at a colourful ceremony held in the rural town last weekend. The women are a living testimony to the world that the background or location of a person can not hinder the talent…

Burundi-Rwanda Rivalry: RED-Tabara Rebel Attacks Add to Regional Tensions

Byron Adonis Mutingwende7 months ago011 mins

Over the past 15 years, I have studied the conflict dynamics in the Great Lakes region, which includes Burundi, the DRC, Rwanda, and Uganda. In my view, the RED-Tabara attacks are part of coordinated actions to use conflict to reshape the region’s geopolitics

43rd Ordinary Session of ACERWC: Equality Now commends milestones on rights of children

Byron Adonis Mutingwende7 months ago7 months ago014 mins

Writes Equality Now Statement by Equality Now during the 43rd Ordinary Session of the African Committee of Experts on the Rights and Welfare of the Child (ACERWC). Maseru, Lesotho on 15 April 2024 – Equality Now, an international Human rights organisation (with observer status No. OBS/029/2018), founded in 1992, working for the protection and promotion…

Women to celebrate Independence Day with a Pool Tournament

Byron Adonis Mutingwende7 months ago03 mins

Writes Lorraine Muwuya As the nation celebrates 44 years of Independence, female pool players from around Zimbabwe will celebrate it in style. It’s going down on Thursday the 18th of April, 2024 at Max Pool Academy in Westlea in a derby dubbed Women’s Independence Pool Tournament (WIPT). Players will battle it out to crown an…

Independence Day: A time to reflect on successes and failures

Byron Adonis Mutingwende8 months ago8 months ago09 mins

Writes Dr Gwinyai Muzorewa, UANC President On the occasion of Independence Day on 18 April 2024, the United African National Council (UANC) wishes to congratulate the nation for being counted among other nations as a sovereign state. Sovereignty has dignity. Nation-building is virtuous. Since we acquired our one-man-one-vote in 1978, under Bishop A bel T….

National Blood Service Zimbabwe honours women

Byron Adonis Mutingwende8 months ago04 mins

Writes Chimeno Azriel The National Blood Service Zimbabwe (NBSZ) celebrated March, Women’s Month in style with the encouragement to the public to donate blood to save the lives of many. This was revealed during the commemoration to mark Women’s Month held in the capital city, Harare. Women play an important role in giving life. They…

Transport, infrastructural development stimulate industrialisation and modernisation

Byron Adonis Mutingwende8 months ago07 mins

The transport and infrastructural development sectors play a key role in the industrialization and modernization of Zimbabwe, Advocate Jacob F. N. Mudenda, the Speaker of Parliament has said. The Speaker made the remarks at the Induction Workshop for the Portfolio Committee on Transport and Infrastructural Development held at Kadoma Hotel and Conference Centre from 12-15…

Parliament: PWDs call for 2% representation in public service employment

Byron Adonis Mutingwende8 months ago04 mins

Writes Muchimba Faro Unpacking the Persons With Disabilities Bill (H.B. 2, 2023) before the Parliamentary Portfolio Committee on Public Service, Labour and Social Welfare, at the New Parliament Building recently, Dr Christina Peta, the Director of Disability Affairs in the Ministry of Public Service, Labour and Social Welfare said the Bill seeks to compel the…

Zimbabwe’s mining potential untapped: Canadian firm

Byron Adonis Mutingwende8 months ago05 mins

Writes Elvis Dumba Chinhoyi – A Canadian firm, Xplorerlink International Investment has said Zimbabwe still has a huge untapped potential in the mining sector that could see the country becoming a powerhouse in gold, copper, chrome, and in producing other minerals. The sentiments were made by Teres Keragbrzyg, Chairman of a Canadian-based international firm, Xplorelink…

Misinformation blamed on Mozambique’s major boat accident

Byron Adonis Mutingwende8 months ago012 mins

Writes Charles Mangwiro Maputo (MOZAMBIQUE) As twenty-four-year-old Rabia Joaquim Augusto, prepared to depart Lunga, news of a deadly cholera outbreak began circulating and everyone in the area panicked and ran to a boat and became agitated. “When we heard about the cholera outbreak we all ran to that boat, amongst the group were many children…

Small-Scale Farmers Forge Path to Affordable Certification Through Collective Action

Byron Adonis Mutingwende8 months ago06 mins

Writes Zvikomborero Machinga In the world of agriculture, certifications such as Global G.A.P and organic certification have become indispensable markers of quality, sustainability, and marketability. However, for small-scale farmers, the cost of individual certification often stands as a formidable barrier, constraining their ability to access lucrative markets and maintain competitiveness. In response, a growing trend…

NBSZ turns to social media to educate public on importance of donating blood

Byron Adonis Mutingwende8 months ago05 mins

Writes Chimeno Azriel The National Blood Service Zimbabwe ( NBSZ), an organization that offers services in blood collection from blood donors and blood processing, has turned to social media platforms as another means of communication to educate the nation on the importance of blood donation. The NBSZ decided to use social media platforms and hosted…

Practice and promote peace: Pupurai Togarepi urges Parliamentarians

Byron Adonis Mutingwende8 months ago04 mins

Writes Muchimba Faro Speaking during a debate of the National Peace and Reconciliation Commission (NRPC) report in the National Assembly in Mt Hampden yesterday, Gutu South Member of the House of Assembly who is also the ruling party ZANU (PF) Chief Whip, Honourable Pupurai Togarepi told Members of Parliament to stop pretending to hate each…

“Zimbabwe Pact for Carton Packages” takes recycling to a higher level

Byron Adonis Mutingwende8 months ago06 mins

In a pioneering move aimed at kicking off the Liquid Board Packaging recycling landscape in Zimbabwe, world-leading food processing and packaging solutions company, Tetra Pak in partnership with major stakeholders in the dairy industry has signed the “Zimbabwe Pact for Carton Packages.” The Pact for Carton Packages Waste plans to bring together businesses from across…

Critical Conversations on Women Peace and Security in Africa: A Dialogue for Progress

Byron Adonis Mutingwende8 months ago08 mins

The ‘Critical Conversations on Women Peace and Security in Africa’ symposium took place in Johannesburg, with participants from various sectors extending their support for the dialogue. They emphasized its crucial role in advancing gender-inclusive peace processes across the continent. As the clock ticks towards the 25th anniversary of the Women’s Peace and Security (WPS) Agenda,…

WFP provides technical support for food distribution in Zimbabwe

Byron Adonis Mutingwende8 months ago8 months ago07 mins

The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) has partnered with the Government of Zimbabwe by providing information communication technology (ICT) equipment to alleviate hunger in the country. The WFP today handed over ICT equipment to the Ministry of Public Service, Labour, and Social Welfare. The donation comprised 75 tablets, 5 laptops, 2 desktops, and 3…

Village business units program kick-starts

Byron Adonis Mutingwende8 months ago04 mins

Staff Writer There are thousands of village business units being set up by the Government across the country, with some already operational, including about 50 in Murambinda alone where the 44th Independence celebrations are taking place. During the Uhuru celebrations, President Mnangagwa will officially hand over the model village business units to beneficiaries. Recently, Cabinet…

People living with NCDs call for investment into health during the World Health Day 2024

Byron Adonis Mutingwende8 months ago06 mins

Writes Jacob Ngwenya World Health Day celebrated on the 8th of April every year is being commemorated this year under the theme: My Health, Mÿ Right. Around the world, the right to health of millions is increasingly coming under threat. Diseases and disasters loom large as causes of death and disability. Conflicts are devastating lives,…

Teen Rescue Mission mobilises youth for a clean-up campaign

Byron Adonis Mutingwende8 months ago05 mins

Writes Marlvin Ngiza Youths under the banner of Teen Rescue Mission (TRM) in Mutare on Friday turned up in huge numbers for a national clean-up day which they hosted under the theme “Our environment, our future”. TRM Mutare youths demonstrated their commitment to cultivating a pristine environment and they exhibited unwavering dedication in ensuring the…

YETIN National Youth Entrepreneurship Conference set for 13 April 2024

Byron Adonis Mutingwende8 months ago05 mins

Writes Chimeno Azriel One of Zimbabwe’s most effective youth organizations, Youth Empowerment Through Innovation Trust ( YETIN) is set to launch the first-ever National Youth Conference on 13t April 2024 at the Harare International Conference Centre. The one-day Conference is in partnership between the Zimbabwe Government and YETIN Trust. Running under the theme ” Willingly…

Legislators call for establishment of the Disability Commission

Byron Adonis Mutingwende8 months ago07 mins

Members of Parliament have proposed to amend the constitution to pave the way for a Disability Commission so that People with Disabilities (PWDs) issues in the country are adequately addressed. This came out clearly during this year’s access to Information Communication Technology (ICTs) by People with Disabilities Indaba organised by Signs of Hope Trust held…

PGI takes Presidential Borehole Scheme to rural Plumtree

Byron Adonis Mutingwende8 months ago04 mins

Staff Writer Prevail Group International (PGI) has taken its borehole drilling scheme to rural Plumtree to provide villagers desperate for portable clean water. Plumtree, a district in Matabeleland South province is facing a grave water crisis worsened by an El Nino-induced drought. Several water sources have since dried up, with villagers walking long distances to…

FAO, West African Nations To Tackle Flood Impacts On Food Security

Byron Adonis Mutingwende8 months ago8 months ago04 mins

The Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations (FAO) and representatives from West African nations have converged on Abuja to explore diverse ideas to better handle flood risks affecting food security in the sub-region. The goal is to foster a collective approach towards more proactive flood risk mitigation with shared knowledge from different actors…

New Immigration rules a new form of modern day slavery for Care Workers

Byron Adonis Mutingwende8 months ago08 mins

By Eng Jacob Kudzayi Mutisi In a move aimed at reducing legal migration numbers to the UK by around 300,000, on Monday, 4 December 2023, the Home Secretary unveiled a series of significant measures, including introducing laws that ban care workers from bringing in their dependents. The protectors of immigrants should emphasise on the importance…

Swedish Embassy in Strategic Partnerships in Economic Empowerment, Environment and Climate Change

Byron Adonis Mutingwende8 months ago04 mins

The Embassy of Sweden in Zimbabwe’s partnerships are driven by the strategic imperative to create space for the pursuit of new strategic areas, particularly within Economic Empowerment and Environment and Climate Change. The remarks, through a press release, come as the Embassy has been made aware of an article circulating published by The Mirror, 28…

Enforcement of drink-driving countermeasures ensures a safe Easter: SAAPA

Byron Adonis Mutingwende8 months ago04 mins

OWN CORRESPONDENT During Easter, the Southern African Alcohol Policy Alliance (SAAPA) reaffirms its commitment to promoting safer roads and communities by advocating for the advancement and enforcement of drink-driving countermeasures. In alignment with the World Health Organization’s SAFER initiative, SAAPA urges governments across the Southern African region to prioritize road safety measures to prevent alcohol-related…

EU driving initiatives on women empowerment in Zimbabwe

Byron Adonis Mutingwende8 months ago05 mins

The European Union (EU) is a key partner with the Government of Zimbabwe and other stakeholders in driving women’s empowerment in the country. On 27 March 2024, Team Europe, joined by Switzerland, hosted a special event in Epworth to celebrate International Women’s Day. Honourable Monica Mutsvangwa, the Minister of Women Affairs, Community, Small and Medium…

Zimbabwe Showcased in Global Video Series: Climate Action Explained

Byron Adonis Mutingwende8 months ago04 mins

Zimbabwe takes center stage in a groundbreaking video series titled Climate Action Explained, spotlighting exemplary initiatives worldwide in combatting climate change. This initiative comes at a crucial moment as countries grapple with the escalating impacts of climate change. The series, featuring four compelling narratives, delves into the human dimension of climate action, narrated by esteemed…

Presidential solar scheme on the cards

Byron Adonis Mutingwende8 months ago05 mins

Staff Writer In yet another innovation for the Second Republic, a new Presidential Solar Scheme is being rolled out in Glein View Harare, and is expected to go across the country’s 10 provinces by an independent power producer which says it will rent rooftops of homes to install solar panels to generate power to be…

Philanthropist Fagio Marowa honoured for assisting underprivileged learners

Byron Adonis Mutingwende8 months ago05 mins

Writes Marlvin Ngiza Some learners in rural areas end up failing to proceed with education or abandon school due to lack of learning indispensables which include school fees, stationery, and clothing, a scenario which has dragged and kept rural areas in poverty. One of the necessities that many learners in rural areas have been lacking…

ZPHCA grassroots women building back communities devastated by disasters

Byron Adonis Mutingwende8 months ago06 mins

The Zimbabwe Parents of Handicapped Children Association (ZPHCA), through working closely with grassroots women, is taking a leading role in building back their families and communities affected by climate change in Zimbabwe. On the 25th of March 2024, 24 grassroots women affected by climate change gathered in Harare for a Reflection, Planning, and Consultative Forum…

NBSZ and partners on a blood drive campaign

Byron Adonis Mutingwende8 months ago07 mins

Writes Marlvin Ngiza The National Blood Services Zimbabwe in partnership with the Shincheonji Volunteers, Youth Vibes Afrika, and The City of Harare successfully hosted a blood drive initiative in Warren Park 1, Harare, on Saturday at a community outreach held at Magamba Hall. The partnership which was meant to mobilise people from the church, young…

Mashonaland West targets to surpass 45 000 hectares of Winter Wheat

Byron Adonis Mutingwende8 months ago03 mins

Writes Elvis Dumba Banket – Mashonaland West Province intends to surpass 45,000 hectares of irrigated wheat as the winter wheat season for 2024 beckons. This was revealed by Mashonaland West Province Minister of State for Provincial Affairs and Devolution, Hon Marian Chombo during an agricultural stakeholders interactive meeting on agricultural programs held at Banket Sports…

Philanthropist Matuka celebrates birthday by donating to people with disabilities

Byron Adonis Mutingwende8 months ago04 mins

Writes Marlvin Ngiza Teen Rescue Mission Director, who is also a philanthropist, Abraham Matuka, has celebrated his birthday by descending to rural areas with assistive device donations to people with disabilities in Rusape. The donations have seen two beneficiaries in village 9 of Rusape having a mobility burden taken off their shoulders. One of the…

Development planners told to value wetlands

Byron Adonis Mutingwende8 months ago03 mins

By Hopewell Chibvongodze Harare, March 22, 2024 – The Ministry of Environment, Climate and Wildlife has warned developmental planners against ignoring the importance of wetlands and the accompanying bio-diversity loss through the destruction of wetlands. Wetlands play a vital role in maintaining water quality and bio-diversity, yet they are often overlooked in development planning,” said…