MultiChoice Zimbabwe’s Louisa Kajama owes success to parents

Learning from their parents’ work experiences is often a valuable means by which people can shape and enhance their own working lives. This is the belief and experience of Louisa Kajama, a customer services representative in MultiChoice Zimbabwe’s customer value management department, whose role focuses on customer retention through educating and informing customers about the DStv products and services on offer and assisting them to have the best possible viewing experiences….

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Climate change: Reflection on African position on COP27, planning for COP28

A climate change expert has said COP 27 was unable to agree on the inclusion on the special needs and circumstances of Africa with the main challenge being that other developing nations are arguing on similarly being recognized for their special needs and priorities, mostly from Latin America. These were the sentiments of Dr. Mithika…

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250,000 patients to benefit from free access to short-course TB preventive treatment

Support from a global consortium will expand access to shorter TB prevention options, help advance efforts towards TB elimination across seven counties   The Unitaid-funded IMPAACT4TB Consortium, led by the Aurum Institute, announced on 23 March that it will provide 250,000 patient courses of short course rifapentine-based preventive treatment regimens to seven countries to help…

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ZACH tackles HIV, GBV drivers through the SASA Programme

The Zimbabwe Association of Church-related Hospitals (ZACH) in collaboration with the National AIDS Council (NAC) is hosting a sensitization workshop for journalists on violence against women (VAW), HIV, as well as violence against girls and young women (VAGYW) with a focus on the implementation of the Start Awareness Support Action (SASA) model. This is part…

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UN Women enhances media capabilities on advancing gender equality during humanitarian crises

A training workshop organised by UN Women Zimbabwe in partnership with Lower Guruve Development Association (LGDA)  capacitated the media on how to report on gender (women, men, boys, and girls) during the humanitarian crises with a reflection on how the journalists in Zimbabwe tackled this during COVID-19. The training took place physically in Bindura, Mashonaland…

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International Year of Millets: Nutritional and health benefits of millets

By Patrice Talla – FAO Subregional Coordinator for Southern Africa and FAO Representative in Zimbabwe, Eswatini and Lesotho This year we are celebrating the International Year of Millets. The year was endorsed by Members of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and its Governing Bodies and declared at the 75th Session…

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Climate change impacting biodiversity, threatening development of traditional medicine

Climate change is impacting biodiversity and threatening the development of traditional medicine, Dr. Mithika Mwenda, the Executive Director of the Pan-African Climate Justice Alliance has said. He was addressing a sitting of committees of the Pan-African Parliament at the precinct of the African Union’s lawmaking organ in Midrand South Africa that ran from the 6th…

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Celebrating Women’s Month: Getrude Mayanga committed to self-discovery and professional growth

Far from feeling disadvantaged, Gertrude Mayanga has found motivation and inspiration in fighting attempts to discourage her as a woman in a business environment. Celebrating the message of International Women’s Month, she believes that whenever she has been treated unfairly on the basis of being a woman she has found the strength to prove herself and…

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International Women’s Day: Chief Mangwende hailed for setting up gender by-laws

By Elvis Dumba in Murehwa Chief Mangwende, born Morgan Gatsi, has been described as a gender equality champion after he set up by-laws in his jurisdiction that are intended in eradicating gender-based violence and inequality in the community. Chief Mangwende said he led the initiative after the rise in gender-based violence, child marriages, and divorce…

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EU-supported dairy cooperative positively impacts community in Goromonzi

Goromonzi – Women empowerment projects that have been supported by the European Union, United Nations agencies, and other partners have progressively impacted communities. A diary project that was established in 1983 in Ward 11, Goromonzi, has economically transformed the community and created employment for hundreds of women. Mercy Mujuru, Chairperson of Chikwaka Kubatana Dairy Cooperative,…

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Government, UNICEF Emergency Cash Transfer strengthening households’ food security

The Ministry of Public Service, Labour and Social Welfare, UNICEF and partners have officially launched the next phase of the Emergency Social Cash Transfer (ESCT) Programme that aims to provide cash payments to close to 19,000 households in five new rural districts. The programme was launched during a workshop held in Bulawayo, recently. Under this…

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TB testing: calls for increased access to people on treatment

The international medical humanitarian organization Doctors Without Borders/Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) is calling on governments and donors to speed up access to new, shorter, safer, and more effective treatments for drug-resistant tuberculosis (DR-TB), as well as the diagnostic tests needed to initiate treatment on these medicines. This is part of a “Call to Action” that…

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Declaration of Peace and Cessation of War’s 7th annual commemoration held

Under the theme “Institutional Peace: Strengthening Communication to Build Trust,” an international peace NGO, Heavenly Culture, World Peace, Restoration of Light (HWPL), holds its 7th Annual Commemoration of the Declaration of Peace and Cessation of War (DPCW) from March 14th to 19th in 41 countries from Africa, Europe, North America, and Asia. “This declaration, which is made…

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International Women’s Day: EU capacitates women’s technology capabilities

By Elvis Dumba Harare – The European Union Delegation to Zimbabwe and its partners have been capacitating women across the country in the advancement of transformative technology and digital education. European Union Delegation to Zimbabwe, its partners, community-based organizations, and government departments will converge in Murehwa for a special day exclusively set aside to celebrate…

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Mutare’s Zororai Old People’s Home receives support

By Wallace Mawire Zororai home for the elderly in Sakubva, Mutare has received in-kind donation support from Medcom Foundation in England. William Mtisi, Founder/Director of Medcom Foundation said that the home was supported with items such as sugar, mealie-meal, bags of maize, meat, chunks, cooking oil, soap, mahewu drinks, powdered milk, matemba, salt, including wheat…

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Ratify legal instruments on PWDs, the elderly: Pan African Parliament

The ratification of legal instruments and legislation with regard to people with disabilities and older persons in Africa has come under scrutiny at the Pan-African Parliament (PAP) with calls for governments to ratify the relevant instruments. This came to the fore at the joint sittings of the Committee on Gender, Youth, Family and People with…

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ZIMCODD launches #TakeAction Campaign and Citizen App

Following the strengths of the #HowFar campaign (2021) which asked duty-bearers key accountability questions, the Zimbabwe Coalition on Debt and Development (ZIMCODD) is launching the next phase, the #TakeAction campaign & the CitizenApp. The Zimbabwe Coalition on Debt & Development (ZIMCODD) is a socio-economic justice coalition established in February 2000 to facilitate citizens` involvement in…

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Arundel Hospital delivering high-quality healthcare services

Arundel Hospital is providing quality healthcare services that are saving many lives. The hospital believed to be bankrolled by business tycoon, Kudakwashe Tagwirei through his Sakunda vehicle, played a pivotal role during the Covid-19 pandemic. It has been named the best medical facility which offers both humanitarian and psychosocial support. This is not the first…

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Zimbabwe doing well in nutrition advocacy

By Kudakwashe Pembere Stakeholders involved in the advocacy for the improvement of Zimbabwe’s nutrition needs under the Scaling Up Nutrition (SUN) Movement banner convened in Harare on Friday to validate the country’s progress in the implementation of the global SUN3.0 strategy. In an interview, Food and Nutrition Council Acting Deputy Director Nutrition, Ms. Siboniso Chigova…

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Let’s kick out corruption from ZANU (PF): Chombo

By Elvis Dumba Banket – ZANU (PF) Central Committee Member and Zvimba North Constituency legislator, Hon Marian Chombo has said corruption does not have a place anywhere in the party. Addressing ZANU (PF) branch leaders in Banket, she said the corruption fight starts with party leaders at every level. “Let’s join hands and fight corruption, and…

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Use modern technology to empower women: Chief Masunda

By Stephen Matenga ZVISHAVANE: Chief Masunda has urged women to capitalize on modern information and communication technologies in their socio-economic empowerment endeavours and in their fight against gender-based violence. She said this while officiating at the launch of the Zvishavane Chapter of the Women’s Coalition of Zimbabwe (WCOZ) Thursday. The launch was part of the…

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Women deserve access to natural resources, means of production: Prof Motshekga

In his contribution to the Debate on International Women’s Day hosted by the Pan-African Parliament (PAP) on 8 March 2023, Prof Mathole Motshekga called on policymakers and stakeholders to give women access to land and natural resources and means of production. “Hon. President of the PAP Women Caucus and Hon Chief Fortune Charambira, President of…

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Council for Churches in Africa reaches out to Pan African Parliament

As a Christian organisation with a continental presence, the Council of Churches in Africa (CCA) in Africa has reached out to the Pan Africa Parliament with a view of forging synergies to entrench religious and cultural practices that promote harmony, peace, and unity. Speaking to Spiked Online Media soon after meeting Hon Senator Chief Fortune…

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Women’s rights are human rights: PAP President Chief Charumbira

On International Women’s Day today, Hon Senator Chief Fortune Z. Charumbira underscored the fact that women’s rights are human rights in his address to parliamentarians and dignitaries at the continental legislative body’s headquarters in Midrand, South Africa. Among the dignitaries attending the celebrations at the PAP are representatives of the United Nations, the Bureau of…

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International Women’s Day: Sightsavers fighting for access to eye healthcare for all

This International Women’s Day Sightsavers is fighting for access to eye health care for all, including marginalised populations, such as persons with disabilities and women and girls in hard-to-reach areas. Millions of women across the world are unable to access the healthcare they need and participate fully in society. This International Women’s Day, Wednesday 8…

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Chief Risenga gets Council for Churches in Africa Ecumenical Honorary Award

The Council for Churches in Africa (CCA) held the Ecumenical Honorary Awards Ceremony where they honoured African luminaries including Chief Phineas Magezi Risenga of Venda in South Africa. The honour was accorded to several leaders who contributed to the transformation of societies throughout Africa. The awards were presented by Archbishop dr. Rocky Moyo with vast…

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PAP’s Prof Motshekga drives African cultural renaissance

Prof Mathole Motshekga, the Director of Kara Heritage Institute, who is a member of the Pan African Parliament (PAP) Committee on Education, Culture, Heritage, and Tourism is spearheading the African History Month Colloquium to be held on the 7th of March 2023 in celebration of Ghana’s independence led by the late President Kwame Nkrumah. Speaking…

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AHAIC 2023: Driving agenda for equitable health access, addressing climate change

The biennial conference will convene African stakeholders in health, climate, and development to foster regional collaboration and create a unified position on climate action and health system resilience ahead of UNGA 78 and COP 28. When stakeholders in health, development, and climate convene in Kigali, Rwanda, for the fifth edition of The Africa Health Agenda…

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USAID launches US$17 million OVC HIV support programme in Mashonaland West

By Elvis Dumba Chinhoyi – United States President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) through USAID has launched the Orphaned and Vulnerable Children (OVC) support program worth US$17,373,720.00 in Mashonaland West Province. The program will provide support to 42 705 children, adolescents, youth, and families affected and infected by HIV across four districts in Mashonaland West,…

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Land pollution reduction through sustainable waste management urged

By Elvis Dumba The Minister of Environment, Climate, Tourism, and Hospitality Industry, Hon Nomangiliso Ndlovu has called for the reduction of land pollution through sustainable waste management strategies Minister Ndlovu made the remarks during a press briefing on the commemoration of Africa Environment Day in Harare. “As Africa, we stand united, in an endeavour to…

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UNDP Energy offer investor forum roars to life

The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Energy offer investor forum has roared to life in Harare today with stakeholders from various stakeholders converging to discuss the important issue. In his keynote address, while officially opening the forum, Hon Zhemu Soda, the  Minister of Energy and Power Development, said the event gives is a platform where…

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Zimbabwe launches COVID-19 Documentary

The United Nations has commended President Emmerson Mnangagwa, and the Government of Zimbabwe for the initiative taken to produce a COVID-19 Documentary ‘Fighting the Wave – How a Nation United to Fight the COVID-19 Pandemic’ showcasing how Zimbabwe responded to the COVID-19 pandemic. In his speech during the launch today, Dr. Tajudeen Oyewale, the Acting UN…

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How can communities protect their food systems from external influence?

By Charles Dhewa Answering the above question is at the centre of a campaign being implemented by the Alliance for Food Sovereignty in Africa (AFSA) in more than 13 African countries including Zimbabwe. Dubbed My Food is Africa, the campaign started in 2022 with baseline surveys to understand local people’s perceptions of African food. In…

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Provide protection for Palestinians: International community urged

The State of Palestine urgently calls on the international community to provide international protection for the undefended Palestinian people from unrelenting Israeli-sponsored terrorism and incitement. A statement from the Palestinian Embassy in Harare says the bloodletting scenes of Israeli Jewish terrorist militias in Huwara, destroying the lives of every discoverable Palestinian and burning homes, cars,…

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EU, Zimbabwe in partnership for gender equality and women empowerment

Yesterday, Hon. Dr. Sithembiso G.G. Nyoni, Minister of Women Affairs, Community, Small and Medium Enterprises Development, and H.E Jobst von KIRCHMANN, EU ambassador launched the Team Europe Initiative on Gender Equality and Women Empowerment (TEI – GEWE). This initiative mobilises all EU Member States and Switzerland to support gender equality and women empowerment with over…

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The Pan-African Parliament carried its renewal project to the 36th AU Summit

Throughout its participation in the 36th Ordinary Session of the African Union Summit, the Pan-African Parliament (PAP) presented it’s efforts to reposition the institution as the most viable instrument to realize the African Dream. With it’s ability to connect the African Union with the African citizenry. The African Union (AU) was officially launched in July…

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ZLHR intervenes to combat child trafficking

By Kumbirai Mafunda Zimbabwe Lawyers for Human Rights (ZLHR) has intensified efforts to rescue a three-year-old baby, who is a victim of child trafficking, by partnering with Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP), in a bid to save the minor child. The three-year-old baby was separated from her mother Charlene Gugulethu Moyo in December 2022 after her grandmother…

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Enhance education to increase participation of women and girls in science

By Nhau Mangirazi Sometime in March last year, a climate change advocacy group set foot in the rural outskirts of Tongogara Refugee Camp in Chipinge within Manicaland province. The refugee camp is situated about 420 km southeast of the capital Harare and was established in 1984. All for Climate Action, an organization that promotes action…

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One year of war against Ukraine: acting together to ensure international law will prevails

By Josep Borrell 24 February 2022 will forever be recalled as the day when Russia started its brutal, unprovoked, and illegal invasion of Ukraine. This was and remains a case of pure aggression and a clear-cut breach of the UN Charter. This war is neither ‘just a European issue’, nor is it about the ‘West…

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Zimbabwe taps into carbon credits

By Elvis Dumba Addis Ababa, Ethiopia – Zimbabwe is completing the development of its national carbon credit framework which is expected to guide businesses, benefit communities and protect investors who wish to establish businesses in the country. Zimbabwe has vast opportunities for carbon trading in the energy sector through investments in solar, wind, mini-hydro, and…

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Women’s Coalition of Zimbabwe engages gender champions to fight GBV

By Clayton Masekesa Doradombo, Mutare South – The Women’s Coalition of Zimbabwe (WCoZ) is equipping rural-based male gender champions with knowledge on gender equality and women’s empowerment to increasingly raise awareness on gender based violence. In a male engagement meeting convened by the WCoZ held in Doradombo village in Mutare South recently, it was identified…

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Government committed to implementing road safety: Minister Mhona

Zimbabwe is committed to cooperation under the United Nations System, and to the adoption of international good practices and standards on road safety, Hon Felix Mhona, the Minister of Transport and Infrastructure Development has said. He made the remarks on the occasion of the Inland Transport Committee  (ITC) Forum for Road Safety High-Level Event held…

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