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KAMPALA, UGANDA – Zimbabwe’s Minister of Lands, Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Rural Development, Hon. Dr. Anxious Jongwe Masuka has said multi-stakeholder collaboration is the best way of developing Africa’s agricultural advancement. He was speaking during a side event of the African Union Extraordinary Summit on the Comprehensive Africa Agriculture Programme ((CAADP) in Kampala, Uganda…
Writes Dr. Antony Chapoto I am representing ANAPRI at the AU Extraordinary Summit on the Comprehensive Africa Agriculture Development Programme (CAADP) Strategy and Action, taking place in Kampala, Uganda, from January 9 to 11, 2024. Our network is dedicated to supporting the AU and member states by providing essential data and evidence to guide…
Writes Charles Dhewa Besides sustaining the vital connection between urban and rural areas, African mass markets are now driving a vibrant cultural revitalization based on indigenous worldviews and traditions long suppressed by colonization. Where the colonial notion separated seed from food and created siloes through disciplines like seed breeding and agronomy, indigenous world views…
Writes Engineer Jacob Kudzayi Mutisi Harare, the capital of Zimbabwe, once held the promise of becoming a world-class city by 2025, a vibrant hub of culture, commerce, and community. However, this dream seems to have faltered, not merely due to external factors, but largely because the residents themselves have not actively fought for it….
Dr Fakunle John Aremu has released the book “Discover The Business Blueprint for Artificial Intelligence: A Simplified Guide to Proven AI Strategies, Business Models, and Real-world Applications” which is set to transform the way people embrace artificial intelligence for their benefit. The book is perfect for entrepreneurs, professionals, and academics. It demystifies the integration of…
The Pan African Parliament Southern Caucus has expressed deep concern over the unfolding crisis in Mozambique, urging calm and collective resolve to navigate the trying times. In a statement, the chairperson of the Southern Caucus, Duduzile Zuma Sambudla, condemned the violence and called for inclusive, transparent mediation to guide the nation towards reconciliation, peace, and…
The African Union Commission (AUC) and the Southern African Union Commission are calling for a peaceful resolution of the escalating post-election violence in Mozambique. The Chairperson of the African Union Commission, Moussa Faki Mahamat, announced yesterday that they are continuing to closely monitor the developments in Mozambique following the General Elections held on 9 October…
The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank Group (www.AfDB.org) has approved funding worth EUR 28 million to build solar power plants in Gassi and Lamadji, Chad. This is part of the Bank’s Desert to Power program to increase energy access across Africa. The funding includes EUR 20 million in direct support, combining…
The Board of Directors of the African Development Fund (https://apo-opa.co/4iITWIP) – the African Development Bank Group’s (www.AfDB.org) concessional financing window – approved a donation of $9.42 million to Madagascar to implement climate resilience through the Preservation of Biodiversity in National Parks Project. The grant, agreed upon on 18 December 2024 in Abidjan, comes from the…
The United Arab Emirates has distributed 1,000 food baskets to Sudanese refugees in Chad who are facing dire conditions due to the ongoing crisis in Sudan. This initiative aligns with the UAE’s commitment to addressing the priorities of affected Sudanese communities and ensuring effective aid delivery to those in urgent need. The distributed food baskets…
Writes Linda Masarira As we commemorate Unity Day on December 22, we, the Labour Economists and Afrikan Democrats (LEAD), take this opportunity to reflect on the sacrifices and commitments made by our forebearers to unify Zimbabwe. Unity Day serves as a poignant reminder of the significance of solidarity, mutual respect, and collaboration in shaping…
As French oil giant TotalEnergies marks its 100th anniversary, African climate activists have issued a scathing critique of the company’s legacy through a satirical campaign titled TotalEnergies: 100 Years of Pollution. The satirical video TotalEnergies: 100 Years of Pollution exposes the gap between TotalEnergies’ claims of corporate social responsibility and the devastating reality of…
In the spirit of giving, Kutsaga staff extended their corporate social responsibility by heeding a heartfelt call for help from Tariro Children’s Home. Nestled in the heart of Kadoma, Tariro Children’s Home has been a beacon of hope for orphaned and vulnerable children since its establishment in 2006. On 19 December 2024, a Kutsaga delegation…
Stakeholders are geared for the African Union (AU) Extraordinary Summit to mark the adoption of a new 10-year Comprehensive Africa Agriculture Development Programme (CAADP) Strategy and Action Plan: 2026-2035, as well as the Kampala CAADP Declaration to be held in Uganda from 9 to 11 January 2025. In her remarks for the African Union…
Writes Lloyd Rabaya The sun is just rising above the horizon at Elizabeth Mpofu’s homestead in Shashe as farmers are running up and down preparing to board the morning coach to Masvingo town. Smiles on their faces as they appear eager to implement what they had learned the past two days during an exchange visit…
The National Study on Violence Against Women in Politics has shown that addressing the vice is a step forward in stakeholders’ collective efforts to create a more inclusive and equitable political landscape. This emerged today during the launch of the National Study on Violence Against Women in Politics at the Rainbow Towers Hotel in Harare….
Emerging lessons from rebuilding Mbare Retail Market in Harare, Zimbabwe Writes Charles Dhewa Introduction Across Africa, it has become common practice for large-scale infrastructure projects to be decided and implemented by government departments, engineers, and architectural designers without fully involving social scientists. Such projects include road construction, dam construction, residential housing, and…
Writes Felicidade Banze MAPUTO (Mozambique) – Mozambique’s National Institute for Disaster Risk Management and Reduction (INGD) has begun the distribution of more than eighty tons of food products to people affected by hunger in the country’s central province of Sofala where more than 13 000 people are facing acute hunger. INGD’s delegate in Sofala, Aristides…
Writes Zvikomborero Machinga Gender-based violence (GBV) remains one of the most pressing social issues of our time, affecting individuals and communities across all sectors. Defined as harmful acts directed at individuals based on gender, GBV encompasses physical, mental, sexual, and economic harm. Globally, 1 in 3 women experience physical or sexual violence in their…
National Environment Awareness Trust (NEAT) in partnership with the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, donated food and new clothes to two orphanage homes as an early Christmas gift to the underprivileged members of the community. The event, held on Saturday, was a celebration of community spirit and generosity led by the Church…
The United Nations (UN) has partnered with Prospect Lithium Zimbabwe to witness substantial investment and the inaugural launch of the Goromonzi Community Development Project and the Public Welfare Experience at Vhuta Primary School in Goromonzi. In his closing remarks, Sirak Gebrehiwot, the UN Partnerships, and Development Finance Advisor delivered on behalf of His Excellency…
On 12th December 2024, the Zimbabwe delegation presented its Country Progress Report on the Resolutions from the 55th SADC Parliamentary Forum Plenary Assembly Session held in Luanda, Angola from 2nd to 7th July 2024. The report reaffirmed Zimbabwe’s commitment to the promotion of renewable energy, enhancement of policies towards women advancement, regional integration, climate resilience,…
Writes Edgar Gweshe The Member of Parliament for Epworth North, Zivai Mhetu, has expressed concern over the rampant destruction of wetlands for housing purposes in his constituency. In an interview, Mhetu said land barons were largely behind the invasion of wetlands in the area. If left unchecked, this unfortunate trend will adversely affect the water…
The Church holds a unique and powerful position that strategically positions it to be able to address the pervasive issues of Gender-Based Violence (GBV) since its roles allow it to influence attitudes, challenge harmful norms, and provide support to those affected by violence, Hon. Senator Monica Mutsvangwa, Minister of Women Affairs, Community, Small and Medium…
The importance of school feeding programs and conducive learning environments took center stage during a key breakout session at the Continental Education Conference, which kickstarted on December 9, 2024, in Nouakchott, Mauritania, with experts highlighting the transformative potential of integrated approaches to education in Africa. Dr. Hameed Nuru, Director of the World Food Programme (WFP)…
Writes Sirak Gebrehiwot 09 December 2024, Harare – In a drive for gender equality and women’s empowerment, Zimbabwe marked the commencement of the Beijing +30 national consultations, a significant step reflecting the nation’s commitment to the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action. With the active participation of over 200 delegates representing the Government, UN, Development…
The Zimbabwe Women Lawyers Association (ZWLA) has urged the Women’s Parliamentary Caucus to make sure international commitments in the Beijing Platform for Action are made into reality. Abigail Matsvayi, the ZWLA Executive Director, was training the members of the Women’s Parliamentary Caucus when she revealed that Beijing is one of the international instruments that…
Zimbabwe has made commendable progress toward advancing gender equality in alignment with the Beijing +30 commitments, especially through the collaboration of the government, the United Nations, and other stakeholders. In her keynote address, the Honourable Minister of Women Affairs, Community, Small and Medium Enterprises, Hon. Senator Monica Mutsvangwa at the gender equality and women…
Gender equality and women empowerment and development can be achieved by involving stakeholders including men and the media, a Beijing +30 stakeholder feedback meeting in Harare today has heard. Addressing delegates, Dr. Mavis Sibanda, the Permanent Secretary for Women Affairs, Community, Small and Medium Enterprises Development said today’s gathering was designed to pursue key issues…
Chedonje Primary School has received a significant boost to its agricultural projects, thanks to the generosity of a local businessman who has funded the drilling of a borehole on the school’s premises. The borehole will provide a reliable source of water for the school’s agricultural projects, including crop cultivation, animal husbandry, and environmental conservation. …
The Border Management Authority (BMA) continues to intensify efforts to safeguard South Africa’s ports of entry and ensure the protection of vulnerable individuals. Recent operations at the Beitbridge and Lebombo Ports of Entry have resulted in significant breakthroughs in disrupting illegal activities, including human and child smuggling. On Friday, 6 December 2024, vigilant BMA border…
Since the demand for blood will be extremely high due to various factors such as road traffic accidents during the festive season, the National Blood Service Zimbabwe (NBSZ) has launched the blood festive season campaign and is appealing to all Zimbabweans who are eligible to donate blood to give blood. Addressing a Media Brief…
The Zimbabwe Parents of Handicapped Children Association (ZPHCA) recently mobilized caregivers for a belated commemoration of the International Day of Care and Support to celebrate the important work of caregivers and the voluntary spirit and togetherness that defines this group of people. Speaking to Spiked Online Media, during the event held in Waterfalls, Harare,…
The NetOne Board members and senior executive management today signed the corporate and integrity pledge provided by the Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission (ZACC), becoming the second state-owned enterprise to do so after the Zimbabwe National Road Administration (ZINARA). In his keynote address during the signing ceremony today in Harare, Mr. Michael Reza, the ZACC Chairman,…
Writes Herzel Mushayabasa The famous women’s event, Doek and Slay, has been making waves in Zimbabwe’s entertainment scene since its inception in 2023. This project was officially launched in Harare last month and has taken the entertainment circles by storm due to its large turnouts. According to the event organizers, they identified a gap in…
Harare, 04 December 2024 59, 000 people succumb to rabies across the globe and Africa accounts for 25, 000 annually, with the majority being children and those living in marginalised communities, said a senior Government official. In his address to participants from around the world attending the International Course on the Surveillance and Control of…
Writes Charles Dhewa Imagine the Japanese Embassy financing the building of a house at Mpilo Hospital in Bulawayo for victims of Gender-Based Violence but a few kilometres down the road, the Malaleni food market traders continue to sell their commodities in the open space with no shed to protect them from rainfall and the…
Charlene Ruto, the Founder of SMACHs Foundation, which advocates for smart agriculture and climate action, has encouraged the inclusion of youth-led organizations of persons with disabilities in decision-making processes to ensure they are not left behind. Speaking during her maiden visit to the African Union Headquarters in Addis Ababa at the Shape Africa Summit, as…
The Global Coalition for Social Justice is a ground-breaking initiative aimed at intensifying collective efforts to urgently address social justice deficits and to accelerate the implementation of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, the Sustainable Development Goals, and the Decent Work Agenda. This emerged today during a media brief with the Ministry of Public Service,…
Writes Chimeno Azriel All is set for the double female book launch by two talented writers which is set to be held in Kadoma on Saturday. In a milestone moment for women’s literature, Ophar Bizabani and Susan Tembo are launching their second books in a highly scheduled double book launch event that will celebrate…
Writes Pylaia Chembe Headman Mandamugiyo was overwhelmed with resolving domestic cases. In his traditional court in Foroma Village, Chipinge District, two out of every five cases were related to Gender Based Violence (GBV). He commented that bread-and-butter issues were largely responsible for the domestic conflicts in his community. This community is in Zimbabwe’s…
Writes Sirak Gebrehiwot 01 December 2024, Rusape – In the heart of Africa, Zimbabwe stands as a beacon of progress in the global fight against HIV/AIDS. As the nation, led by the Honourable Minister of Health and Child Care Honourable D Mombeshora, commemorated World AIDS Day today in Rusape at the John Cowie Primary School,…
Writes Muchimba Faro The Deputy Speaker of Zimbabwe’s National Assembly, Honourable Tsitsi Gezi, officially relaunched the Zimbabwe National Tuberculosis Caucus as the guest speaker on Friday at Mandel Training Centre in Harare, renewing the parliamentarians’ willingness to end TB by 2030. Reaffirming Parliament’s commitment by signing the Barcelona Declaration, the Deputy Speaker called for…
Despite a high-cost environment compared to its peers in the region, Pretoria Portland Cement (PPC) Zimbabwe is taking measures to protect profitability amid rising operational costs. This emerged at a press conference in Harare on 29 November 2024 where the cement giant’s management revealed that it recently released its half-year results. Addressing journalists,…
The Government of the Republic of Zimbabwe and the European Union have taken steps to reinforce their political and economic partnership during their formal Partnership Dialogue held yesterday in Harare under the auspices of the Samoa Agreement. This meeting focused on key areas of cooperation, including trade, investment, peace and security, climate action, and development,…
