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Zimbabwe convened a meeting of the Ministers responsible for Environment, Natural Resources, and Tourism on the sidelines of the historic inaugural SADC Transfrontier Conservation Areas (TFCA) Conference and Summit as a testament to the southern region’s commitment to conservation, sustainable development, and regional integration. These sentiments were captured in the remarks by the Minister…
As Zimbabwe is hosting the SADC Transfrontier Conservation Areas (TFCAs) Summit from 19–23 May 2025 at the Harare International Conference Centre (HICC) Zimbabwe, non-state actors have outlined their expectations under the initiative. The summit is under the theme “25 Years of Cooperation for Regional Integration and Sustainable Development.” Leaders and experts will come…
Member states of the Southern African Development Community (SADC) have been urged to uphold collective commitment to transboundary cooperation under the regional bloc’s Transfrontier Conservation Areas (TFCAs). Addressing the SADC TFCAs International Conference at the Rainbow Towers Hotel in his welcome remarks in Harare today, Ambassador Tadeous Tafirenyika Chifamba, the Permanent Secretary for Environment,…
The National AIDS Council (NAC) continued with its practice of honouring excellence in media coverage of the HIV national response by awarding outstanding journalists at a colourful ceremony held at the Cresta Lodge in Harare yesterday. In her address on behalf of Hon Douglas Mombeshora, the Minister of Health and Child Care, Nester Mukwehwa,…
In the heart of Zimbabwe’s tobacco belt, a quiet transformation is taking root. In small rural communities in Hurungwe District, women are harnessing the power of mushrooms to grow not just food—but dignity, income, and resilience. Supported by the Zimbabwe Resilience Building Fund (ZRBF) with financial assistance from the European Union and the Embassy of…
Zimbabwe Civil Society Organizations Scaling Up Nutrition Alliance (ZCSOSUNA), with financial and technical support from UNICEF, in collaboration with key government ministries and departments, held a training workshop to empower journalists to go beyond numbers to using data-driven storytelling to uncover meaningful insights, raising public awareness, influencing policy and shifting consumption behaviors when reporting on…
When 14-year-old Aba returned to school after nearly dropping out due to financial hardship and domestic pressure, she was not sure she belonged. But that changed when Fati – a soft-spoken young woman in a CAMFED T-shirt – entered her classroom. Fati, a former student from the same community, was now a Learner Guide, and…
Writes Ronnie Chisamba Senior Archbishop Prof Eunor Guti of ZAOGA Forward in Faith Ministries International (FIF) said the church promotes peace and love and fundamentally believes in nation-building. She revealed this during a press briefing on the sidelines of the church’s 65th-anniversary celebrations at the City Sports Center Harare yesterday afternoon. The…
Melissa Sibanda is a 25-year-old single mother who lives in Reuben, Epworth on the outskirts of Harare. For a year, she served as a Doctors Without Borders (MSF) peer educator in the Adolescents Sexual Reproductive Health (ASRH) project which provides comprehensive SRH healthcare to adolescents and young people in Mbare and Epworth suburbs. Melissa’s…
The Southern African Development Community (SADC)’s revised regional agricultural investment plans (RAIPs) position the regional bloc as a continental leader in working towards an agri-food transition that responds to the multi-faceted impacts of climate change by adopting sustainable approaches (agroecology); empowering smallholder farmers (particularly women, youth, and vulnerable people); supporting the use of indigenous knowledge;…
The Harare Residents Trust (HRT) has welcomed plans to facilitate an agreement between the City of Harare and Mineral Wave, a private company in a public-private partnership for the construction of a secondary school in Budiriro 5. Responding to the development, Precious Shumba, the HRT Executive Director said that would be the greatest news…
Dr. Perkins Muredzi, the inaugural President of the Association of Russian Trained Professionals (ARTPRO), has urged peace ahead of Russia’s Victory Day on the 9th of May 2025. The 9th of May 2025 marks Victory Day — a solemn and deeply significant date in the history of Russia and the wider world. It is…
President Ruto calls for a reimagined Sino-African partnership focused on infrastructure, industrial value chains, and minerals beneficiation. His vision aligns with SADC’s priorities for trade-based development and inclusive growth through value addition in mineral-rich economies. China is now Sub-Saharan Africa’s largest trading partner. Over 3,000 Chinese companies operate in Africa, most from the private sector….
The Official Launch of the Schools’ SDGs Competitions by the Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education aligns educational reforms with the Sustainable Development Goals and Agenda 2063 by equipping learners to address global challenges through local action. “It is my privilege to deliver the keynote address at the Official Launch of the Schools SDGs Competitions….
The launch of the third ten-year Comprehensive Africa Agriculture Development Programme (CAADP) embodies stakeholders’ collective commitment to reshaping Africa’s agri-food systems and securing a prosperous future for all. “We all know the journey from Maputo to where we are, and we have made significant strides in driving sustainable agricultural growth, enhancing food security, and strengthening…
JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA – Regional economic communities (RECs) and farmer organisations have welcomed the official launch of the Comprehensive Africa Agriculture Development Programme (CAADP) Strategy and Action Plan and Kampala Declaration following its approval by the African Union Head of State and Government in January 2025 wherein they pledged to contribute their expertise to the…
The 7th Africa-wide Agricultural Extension Week slated for the 12th to the 16th of May 2025 is an opportunity for the exchange of information and knowledge among countries and other stakeholders in farming. This was revealed by Dr. Silim M. Nahdy, the Executive Director of the African Forum for Agricultural Advisory Services (AFAAS) who…
Writes Ronnie Chisamba Harare –Zimbabwe Assemblies of God Africa (ZAOGA) Forward in Faith International’s Deputy Secretary-General, Dr. Steve Simukai, has expressed gratitude for the government partnership that was brought through the Ministry of Information Communication Technology, Postal and Courier Services where students from the church’s learning institutions will get training in ICT. Speaking…
The streets of Harare were alive with action early Friday morning as hundreds of NetOne and Harare City workers came together, brooms in hand, to answer President Mnangagwa’s call for a cleaner nation. Under the National Cleanup Day initiative—observed every first Friday of the month—the teams set out to transform the city, one street at…
Harare, Zimbabwe — 2 May, 2025 The UN-Women Executive Board will undertake a field visit to Zimbabwe from 4-10 May 2025, as part of its oversight and engagement efforts to assess and understand the impact of UN-Women’s operations in advancing national development priorities and addressing women’s challenges in the region. This visit offers…
The Executive Committee (EXCO) of the SADC Parliamentary Forum (SADC PF) which continued with the orientation programme yesterday in Windhoek, Namibia, asserted its relevance in a rapidly evolving geopolitical and economic landscape regionally and globally. Yesterday’s deliberations, held under the compelling theme “Evolving Ecosystem for Parliamentarism,” were marked by intense reflection, intellectual rigour, and…
Today on May 1, 2025, the Community Working Group on Health (CWGH) and the Labour Economists and Afrikan Democrats (LEAD) join the Zimbabwe Congress of Trade Unions (ZCTU), the working class, and progressive forces across the globe in commemorating the 2025 International Workers’ Day with calls for transparency and accountability. On its part, CWGH…
Chief Fortune Charumbira, the President of the Pan African Parliament (PAP) in his address at the official opening of the South-South Parliamentary Dialogue Forum in Rabat, Morocco, has emboldened legislators to uphold peace and promote sustainable development in the Global South. “The Pan African Parliament (PAP), serves as the supreme continental representative institution that…
Writes Violet Mashonga In pursuit of empowering farmers for a food-secure future, the Zvimba District held a Field Day themed “The Power of Educating Farmers: Achieving Food Security Everywhere, Every Day,” which showcased the importance of agricultural education and innovation. At the heart of the event was the Pfumvunza farming method, a climate-resilient approach…
In most African countries, the formal education system has not succeeded in creating conditions for knowledge to flow between different classes of economic actors and between the formal and informal economies. Consequently, the gap between formal and informal economic systems continues to widen as evidenced by how the informal economy fast becoming a secondary underground…
The World Health Organization (WHO) estimates that 94% of global cervical cancer deaths occur in low- and middle-income countries, with sub-Saharan Africa heavily affected Human Papillomavirus (HPV) is fuelling high cervical cancer rates in sub-Saharan Africa despite the availability of effective vaccines. Yet uptake remains low, driven largely by vaccine hesitancy. In South Africa…
Liberation heroes under the banner of the Zimbabwe National Liberation War Veterans Association (ZNLWVA) said citizens should be guided by the principle of peace, unity, and development by shunning any forces that threaten their founding principles. The call was made at a press conference held in Harare today in response to relentless calls by some…
As the world commemorates World Malaria Day on April 25, 2025, the Community Working Group on Health (CWGH) has urged the government to take practical measures to combat malaria, a preventable and treatable disease that continues to pose a significant public health challenge in the country. This year’s theme, “Malaria Ends with Us: Reinvest,…
Writes Sirak Gebrehiwot On 24 April 2025 in Bulawayo, the National Gallery of Bulawayo was abuzz with innovation, dialogue, and vision as the Ministry of Information, Publicity, and Broadcasting Services hosted the third edition of the Zimbabwe International Trade Fair (ZITF) Media Indaba. Under the theme “Celebrating the Creative Economy for Industrial Growth,” the indaba…
As the impacts of climate change become increasingly evident, the role of faith leaders in climate adaptation has gained significant importance. Faith communities, guided by their values and teachings, have the potential to influence public opinion, mobilize resources, and foster community resilience. On 23 April 2025, the Methodist Development and Relief Agency (MeDRA), in partnership…
On Wednesday, a Spiked Online Media correspondent visited the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Zimbabwe stand at the 2025 Zimbabwe International Trade Fair (ZITF) to get insights about the UN agency’s work in the country. Below are excerpts from the interview: Question 1: What is the overarching goal of UNDP Zimbabwe’s work? Answer: At…
Writes Sirak Gebrehiwot On 23 April 2025 in Bulawayo, the 65th Zimbabwe International Trade Fair set a dynamic stage for an inspiring Youth Indaba, highlighting the indomitable spirit and transformative potential of Zimbabwe’s youth. The Indaba aimed to amplify young voices, focusing on youth-led solutions to address socio-economic challenges and propel the nation…
The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank Group (www.AfDB.org) recently approved a $19.85 million grant over two years to support a humanitarian and resilience operation in Sudan, with a strong focus on improving the livelihoods of vulnerable populations and easing the impact of the ongoing conflict on communities and infrastructure. In the short…
The Shepherds Foundation Trust and Mumba Creations are excited to announce the launch of “Kupa Kunemufaro,” an innovative initiative aimed at providing free healthcare services to Zimbabwe’s creative and visual communications community. Scheduled for April 25, 2025, from 10 am-4 pm at the National Gallery of Zimbabwe, the event underscores the commitment to the health…
Bulawayo, 22 April 2025 – The European Union (EU) is back at the Zimbabwe International Trade Fair (ZITF) in Bulawayo for the third consecutive year— with its now-flagship pavilion, one of the largest international stands. Following two consecutive wins for Best and Most Outstanding Foreign Display, the EU returns this year showcasing a strengthened focus…
Value Creation Challenge (VCC) is offering a lifeline to aspiring business leaders across Zimbabwe, by providing an opportunity for youth involvement in its innovative incubation programme that aims to reinforce innovation and entrepreneurship in Zimbabwe. Now in its fifth year, VCC is a nationwide incubation program by the Eight2Five Innovation Hub, powered by Old…
The Palestinian Ambassador to Zimbabwe, Dr. Tamer Almassri, strongly condemns the Israeli authorities’ discriminatory policies against Palestinian Christians during the Easter celebrations. He described the restrictions imposed on worshippers, the denial of access to churches, and the violence against church leaders and worshippers as a blatant violation of the fundamental right to freedom of worship….
The air in the WHO Zimbabwe Country Office was filled with a sense of purpose as staff members prepared to commemorate World Health Day on April 17th. The theme, “Healthy Beginnings, Hopeful Futures,” served as a powerful reminder of the organization’s core mission: to ensure that every mother and child in Zimbabwe had the opportunity…
Writes Sam Matsekete Old Mutual’s interest in renewable energy has been established over a period now, and we continue that commitment. Firstly, within the Old Mutual operations themselves, we seek to uphold responsible business practices, and we are looking at how we can ensure that we are climate-friendly in the ways that we conduct…
The HWPL International Workshop on Peace Journalism Studies, held on April 17, 2025, brought together journalists, scholars, and peace practitioners to explore how peace journalism can help address global challenges such as misinformation and conflict in an era of rapid digital transformation. The event was hosted online by an international peace NGO, Heavenly Culture, World…
Forty-five years after Zimbabwe attained independence, the country has witnessed several developmental initiatives, President Emmerson Mnangagwa has said. In his address today, 18 April 2025, the President of the Republic of Zimbabwe, His Excellency, Dr E. D. Mnangagwa in Gokwe, Nembudziya in the Midlands Province said central to the country’s development is the commitment…
The Government of Japan provides support, in partnership with UNICEF, UNDP, WFP, and UNOPS, to the Government of the Republic of Zimbabwe, and has launched five transformative projects under Japan’s 2024 Supplementary Budget and the Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD). These initiatives aim to strengthen maternal and child health, prevent malnutrition, modernize medical…
The Parliament of Zimbabwe and UNICEF on Tuesday 15 April 2025 officially signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to formalize and strengthen their collaboration in promoting the rights and well-being of children and women in Zimbabwe. The MoU, which was five years in the making, includes the Zimbabwe Institute Board, the Zimbabwe Women Lawyers…
Writes Sirak Gebrehiwot 16 April 2025, Harare – The Atlas Transnational Roadshow launched today with an array of significant events designed to transform Africa’s role in the global economic arena. Together with government officials, the United Nations, industry experts, and policymakers, the roadshow highlighted Africa’s vast potential and its strategic path towards sustainable economic growth…
Writes Chimeno Azriel Kadoma Central Member of Parliament, Gift Mambipiri, through the Pad Up Kadoma campaign, recently distributed sanitary pads worth us$8000 to 20 Primary and Secondary schools in Kadoma aimed at addressing the issue of period poverty and promoting the girl child’s education. The distribution ceremony was held at Waverley Secondary School…
