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By Linda Masarira International Women’s Day is a day set aside every year on the 8th of March to celebrate women’s achievements in all spheres of life. This year’s theme is a clarion call to all women to ensure that they play a participatory role in advocating for gender equality and ensuring the protection of…
A gender champion and musician, Maizon Tazvitya will belt his catalog of gems in the capital at Old Mutual Theatre at Alliance Francaisse on Thursday. The show dubbed ‘Orange the World End Violence Against Women Now!’ is promising to be a harbinger of the Ancient Tribes’ frontman’s s continued fight against women abuse. “I reckon…
By Elvis Dumba Zvimba – Maria Madheu of Noro Village in Zvimba has shown that disability is not inability as she has been farming her thriving maize and groundnuts fields near Mutorashanga. Madheu, who crawls to her fields, had her two legs amputated due to diabetes nine years ago. Madheu’s exploits caught the attention of…
By Tafadzwa Muranganwa A recently held show dubbed ‘Flip Side’ hosted by Patsime Trust in partnership with Savanna Trust is likely to stoke controversy as it seeks to advocate for sex workers’ rights. The 3-days show which ended on Saturday evening at Jasen Mphepo Little Theatre highlighted the harrowing experiences that sex workers endure. The…
By Zimbabwe Coalition on Debt and Development The Private Voluntary Organisations (PVOs) Amendment Bill 2021 (HB 10,2021) or PVO Amendment Bill was gazetted in November 2021 to amend the PVO Act (Chapter 17:05). The Memorandum to the Bill states that the purpose of the amendment includes amongst other objectives: i. To comply with the Financial…
By Desire Tshuma Blessed is the hand that gives and indeed on March 3, the United States-based social worker Xoey Chimombe and her niece Tamar celebrated their birthdays with Mukuvisi homeless people of Harare. The Mukuvisi River is a habitat of nearly eighty homeless families who are living in abject poverty. This publication attended the…
Zimbabwe yesterday launched the Tick and Tick-borne Disease Control Strategy (2022-2030) in order to fight against a myriad of livestock diseases that pose a threat to the livestock industry. Speaking during the launch, the Guest of Honour who is the Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Lands, Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Rural Resettlement, Dr. John…
By Baboloki Semele President of Botswana, Dr. Mokgweetsi Masisi has pleaded with the global community to incentivize conservation success instead of being punitive. Dr. Masisi said this yesterday as he addressed delegates at the two-day commemoration of the fiftieth anniversary of the United Nations Environment Programe held in the global hub for the environment, Nairobi,…
Yesterday, Mr. Edward Kallon of Sierra Leone presented his credentials as the Representative of the UN Secretary-General and United Nations Resident/Humanitarian Coordinator to the Republic of Zimbabwe to His Excellency President Emmerson Dambudzo Mnangagwa at a ceremony held at State House. Mr. Kallon has devoted more than 30 years of his career to public…
Dr. Patrice Talla Takoukam, the Sub Regional Coordinator for Southern Africa and FAO Representative for Zimbabwe and Eswatini said his organisation, in partnership with the Government of Zimbabwe, is implementing Voluntary Guidelines meant to improve governance of tenure of land, fisheries, and forests. He made the remarks during the National Comprehensive and Gender-Sensitive Land Policy…
By Baboloki Semele Nairobi, Kenya: The 5th UN Environment Assembly concluded yesterday in Nairobi with 14 resolutions to strengthen actions for nature to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The Assembly is made up of the 193 UN Member States and convenes every two years to advance global environmental governance. The world’s ministers for the…
By Baboloki Semele Nairobi, Kenya: Heads of State, Ministers of environment, and other representatives from 175 nations endorsed a historic resolution at the UN Environment Assembly (UNEA-5) yesterday in Nairobi to End Plastic Pollution and forge an international legally binding agreement by 2024. The resolution addresses the full lifecycle of plastic, including its production, design,…
The Government of Japan and the United Nations Population Fund, the United Nations sexual and reproductive health agency, yesterday handed over ambulances, health equipment, and commodities, among other support, to the Government of Zimbabwe worth over US$1 million. Zimbabwe is currently experiencing a humanitarian crisis caused by multiple factors, including recurring droughts and a dire…
By Lloyd Rabaya The Zimbabwe Association of Community Radio Stations (ZACRAS) is on a drive to equip and, provide ethics and radio production training for all community radio stations. Initially, the gesture will be extended to their members and later on cascade to other stations. The matter came to light when the association conducted a…
Youth leader, fashion designer, and philanthropist, James Pande is pushing the council in Zimbabwe’s most ancient city for the re-opening of Masvingo Bus Terminus. The Masvingo Bus Rank has been closed for some time and youths are pleading with the ZANU (PF) aspiring legislator for Masvingo Urban Parliamentary seat to engage the City Council so…
On 24 February 2022, The International Women’s Peace Group (IWPG) hosted the ‘Only Peace Dialogue’, an annually held global event aimed to promote IWPG’s activities. Various aspiring women that have a common aim of contributing peace to society attended the event whose theme was “The importance of mental health as we advocate for sustainable Gender Equality”. The…
By Aaron Tembo John* a 17-year old young man, who lives in Stoneridge laughs at his niece, Shamiso* and then goes on to tell other young people that she has had her first period and that she has messed up her skirt. 13-year old Shamiso was caught unaware of her menstrual period, but because it…
One of Africa’s leading international energy infrastructure developers, Power Giants, have taken it upon themselves to bankroll The Source Radio and TV House that will be broadcasting for the Mabvuku-Tafara Community. Speaking during the launch that was preceded by a clean-up exercise in the suburb, Edzai Kachirekwa, the Director of Power Giants said he undertook…
Plan International Zimbabwe refutes as not accurate, an article which was reported in an online publication www.dailymonitor.co.zw alleging fraudulent activities and partisan bias in the listing of beneficiaries in Kwekwe. In a press statement, the organisation informed the public that it is not registering any new beneficiaries under the Urban Resilience Building (URB) programme as…
As global challenges go, significantly reducing the amount of harmful greenhouse gases that have accumulated in the Earth’s atmosphere and oceans is most certainly among the most daunting. Those gases, especially carbon dioxide, to a large degree are leading to increasingly threatening climate changes, including global warming. Experts warn the combined effects of these changes…
Interview conducted By Baboloki Semele Although a great deal of attention and focus in Africa is actually more on economic failure and political instability, there is quite a lot happening on the ground, showing Africa thriving. This publication caught up with Dr. Karen Villholth, principal researcher and groundwater focal point for International Water Management Institute….
News Reporter As the crippling nationwide teachers’ strike dampened the spirits of most students across the country, St James High School pupils in Zaka, Masvingo had something to cheer them up as alumnus Trywell Magura donated soccer kits to the school. Magura, a youthful Zimbabwean entrepreneur, business coach, and motivational speaker based in South Africa,…
By Marlvin Ngiza The Zimbabwe Association of Community Radio Stations (ZACRAS) in partnership with the Voluntary Media Council of Zimbabwe (VMCZ) yesterday hosted a community radio code of ethics review workshop. The workshop was about structuring a code of ethics for community broadcasters in order to ensure proper packaging and dissemination of quality, reliable information…
The Postal and Telecommunications Regulatory Authority of Zimbabwe (POTRAZ) today partnered with the Cancer Association of Zimbabwe and Kidzcan to contribute to cancer awareness among staff, community members, and the nation at large by engaging in a 5km power walk as a way of belatedly commemorating World Cancer Day and World Child Cancer Day, which…
By Lovemore Chazingwa in Kadoma Clerk of Parliament, Kennedy Chokuda, has given a thumbs up to the performance of their current cycle. The man within the corridors of power at Parliament of Zimbabwe (PoZ), made the revelations last week during a strategic planning workshop held at Kadoma Hotel and Conference Centre. “We are doing very…
The COVID-19 pandemic has had far-reaching impacts for all economic sectors, but as front-line workers, it has had acute impacts on journalists. Journalists’ financial, physical, and electronic safety and security has been challenged, leading to poorer news content and impacting their capacity to fulfill their role as they should in reporting in an emergency of…
In a strong endorsement of the work of the African Union Development Agency-NEPAD (AUDA-NEPAD) to strengthen medicines regulators and improve health security on the African continent, the European Union (EU) — including the European Commission, the European Medicines Agency (EMA), and the EU Member States Belgium, France and Germany — and the Bill & Melinda…
Econet Wireless Zimbabwe has signed a three-year partnership with Grassroots Cricket aimed at bringing the game of cricket to a new generation of children in disadvantaged areas. Under the partnership, the telecommunications giant will provide a US$60 000 grant that will enable Grassroots Cricket’s Cricket for Hope program to establish a cricket league among secondary…
By Elvis Dumba Mutorashanga – The drug abuse menace amongst young people in Zvimba North Constituency mining areas is slowly disappearing as the youths focus energy on various empowerment projects set up by the Constituency Member of the House of Assembly, Marian Chombo. Some of the female youths were traveling to areas such as Mapinga…
By Charles Dhewa As farmers continue to plunder their soils, water, and other natural resources in order to send their children to school, academic degrees are not being translated into tangible skills that can make a difference to the lives of farmers and ordinary people across Africa. As if that is not enough, university graduates…
By Marlvin Ngiza The Zimbabwe National Traditional Healers Association (ZINATHA) is at an advanc3d stage of joining the Zimbabwe republic Police (ZRP) in an operation meant to weed out unregistered herbalists in the country. ZINATHA President George Kandiero told Spiked Online Media that their organization is making all efforts to engage the Zimbabwe Republic Police…
By Marlvin Ngiza Zimbabwe Association of Community Radio Stations (ZACRAS) has called upon the government to create a conducive working environment for community radio stations through repealing some harsh laws. In a statement issued while commemorating World Radio Day, ZACRAS National Acting Coordinator, Mlondolozi Ndlovu challenged the government to allow editorial independence for community radio…
The Residents Association Coalition for Electoral Reforms (RACER), an alliance of Residents Associations advocating for electoral and local governance reforms has flagged out grey areas that need to be addressed including but not limited to the continued lack of access to national registration documents, political intolerance, lower voter registration turnout, and poor service provision ahead…
By Marlvin Ngiza President Mnangagwa has assured members of the public that the nation’s health system has sufficient infrastructure to fight against COVID-19 Addressing a huge gathering in Epworth while launching the by-elections campaign yesterday, President Mnangagwa said despite the unavailability of lines of credit due to illegal sanctions imposed on Zimbabwe, the country has…
By Marlvin Ngiza Thousands of rural schoolboys are set to benefit from a recently launched campaign of raising more than 5000 underwear by a local foundation. Speaking to Spiked Online Media, founder and team leader of Miracle Helping Hand Foundation, Farayi Mujeni said their organisation has already embarked on mobilizing underwears with about 300 underwears…
Dr. Jenfan Muswere, the Minister of Information Communication Technology (ICT), Postal and courier services has said that embracing e-skills has the potential to modernise the justice delivery system and reduce the duration of litigation and attendant costs. He made the remarks yesterday in Harare during the e-skills training certification for Honourable Judges from the superior…
Audiences across Africa will have the opportunity to join in on a LinkedIn Live session with the CEO of MultiChoice Africa, Fhulufhelo Badugela, on 16 February at 13:30 pm (CAT). The aim of the 60-minute session is to showcase opportunities for women in the media and technology industries and gain insight from Badugela on…
By Desire Tshuma Yesterday, the National Blood Services Zimbabwe (NBSZ) received a donation of Low-Cost Energy Renewable Solution equipment and USD 30 000 in cash from First Capital Bank to ease the costs of using diesel generators in the event when load shedding happens. The handover ceremony was graced by the Deputy Minister of Health…
The leaders of the Zimbabwe Heads of Christian Denominations (ZHOCD), comprising the Evangelical Fellowship of Zimbabwe (EFZ), Zimbabwe Catholic Bishops Conference (ZCBC), Zimbabwe Council of Churches (ZCC), and Union for Development of Apostolic and Zionist Churches in Zimbabwe (UDACIZA) have added their voice on the upcoming by-elections set for the 26th of March 2022. The…
Concerned that access to national identification documents has become an impediment for people to register to vote and has the potential to make the voter registration blitz exercise futile, the Residents Coalition for Electoral Reforms (RACER) has petitioned Parliament to take action against such a miscarriage of justice. The petition was signed by Reuben Akili…
The United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS) and African Development Bank (AfDB) today handed over Weather Monitoring Equipment to the Meteorological Services Department. AfDB as the donor is working with UNOPS and the Government of Zimbabwe on the Post Cyclone Idai and Kenneth Emergency Recovery and Resistance Programme (PCIREP) which targets the districts of…
By Clemence Muchedzi L’Arche Zimbabwe – a charity, social institution consisting of people with and without intellectual disabilities has urged societies to create a balance by recognizing the rights of people with intellectual disabilities. Director Time Baluwa said his organisation’s mission is to foster an environment that responds to the changing needs of people with…
The Tanganda Tea Company Limited, a part of Chipinge’s history, continues to show how it has managed to not only last so long but grow to be Zimbabwe’s largest producer, packer, and distributor of Tea. As a people-centred business, Tanganda has been actively improving the lives of its employees and the community of Chipinge….
By Charles Dhewa When the free inputs queue gets longer every year, it is a sign that farmers are not earning enough to be able to buy their own inputs. These are some of the challenges of depending too much on imported inputs and external knowledge. Is it not ironic that as more attention and…
By Calvin Manika Thobekile Shoko, a young woman who was instrumental in the three-month-long women protests against Hwange Colliery Company Limited (HCCL) in 2018 over the unpaid salaries of their husbands, is still in the trenches to emancipate women. Of late, Thobekile and other women are thinking of turning their poultry project into a competent…
