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By Masutane Modjadji (SARW Communication Officer) As we mark World Day Against Child Labour, which is commemorated annually on the 12th of June, the Southern Africa Resource Watch (SARW) would like to add its voice on calls towards ending all forms of child labour. This year’s theme “Universal Social Protection to End Child Labour”, calls for social…
By Elvis Dumba Manjenjenje, Zvimba – The church has been urged to complement various government efforts set up to improve community livelihoods as the country moves to attain a middle-income economy by the year 2030. The call was made by Zvimba South Member of the House of Assembly, Dr. Philip Chiyangwa. Speaking as the guest…
By Marlvin Ngiza Youths with disabilities, specifically with walking difficulties, are set to benefit from a wheelchair charity exercise by a local youth organisation. Exorbitant prices charged on assistive devices have seen many people with disabilities failing to acquire them, a situation that restricts their daily routines. Youth Health Organisation (YOHO) will from next week…
By Marlvin Ngiza A local youth movement has embarked on an initiative meant to restore girls’ dignity at Churu Farm. This drive comes at the right time when residents in this developing settlement are reported to be needy of basic services such as health. The drive is being spearheaded by Youth Inspire. In an interview…
The National Transitional Justice Working Group (NTJWG) has underscored the major role that the media plays in facilitating engagement with the broad national audience to promote peace and shape the discourse around transitional justice. This emerged today at a seminar in Harare that focused on the role of the media in transitional justice with media…
Eight2Five Innovation Hub, the business incubator powered by Old Mutual Zimbabwe today launches a Start-Up entry to market Event for its 4 startup partners. The Hub Incubation Programme is an intensive and inclusive process that offers early-stage startups and entrepreneurs support. Startups with high growth potential had the opportunity to enrol in the business…
By Marlvin Ngiza The cabinet has ratified the Disaster and Risk Management Bill as a way of ensuring preparedness and swift response to the increase of disasters in the country. The Disaster Risk Management and Civil Protection Bill will promote the involvement of all citizens in disaster-prone communities in managing the increasing multiplicity and severity…
By Marlvin Ngiza Retailers have concurred with the Zimbabwe Farmers Union (ZFU) suggestions of dealing with instability in the local retail environment through strengthening local raw materials supply chains. Recently, Zimbabwe Farmers Union Secretary-General, Mr.Paul Zakariya told this publication that local farmers should be capacitated in order for them to produce enough for the country….
By Baboloki Semele This year’s Bonn Annual UN Climate Change Conference kicked off yesterday, It is designed to lay the groundwork for success at COP27 in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt. Governments are meeting for the first time since the conclusion of the UN Climate Change Conference COP26 in Glasgow last November, at which the operational details…
By Marlvin Ngiza A call has been made to the government and policymakers for urgent enactment of a Sign Language Act in order to ensure its mandatory use in all public institutions so as to address obstacles faced by deaf people in accessing basic services. Deaf Zimbabwe Trust (DZT) Executive Director Barbra Nyangairi revealed that…
By Elvis Dumba Banket – The partnership between Zimbabwe Prisons and Correctional Services (ZPCS) and Tobacco Research Board which has spanned three decades is positively impacting the success of rehabilitation and reintegration of prisoners into society. Prisoners are benefitting from a tobacco husbandry one-year training course where they will get the free life skills that…
By Arts Correspondent The fundraising show at Kotwa High School organized by Sunguru musician Collen Timeo on Friday lived to its billing. The charity which coincided with the Culture Day celebrations was a fun-filled day that drew a sizeable crowd from some nearby schools namely Nyamakuyo, Kotwa Primary school, and Hilltop College. The performance galore…
By Dr. Richard Munang Today is #WorldEnvironmentDay “For tomorrow belongs to the people who prepare for it today”. The science is clear. Time is running out. We must go from harming our planet to healing it. We need to rethink the way we live & the way we consume. There is #OnlyOneEarth. We have to…
By Marlvin Ngiza The Ministry of Public Service, Labour, and Social Welfare is currently in Masvingo carrying out an employment initiative program for the youths as a response to low labour absorption capacity within local industries. In an interview with Spiked Online Media, Dr. Edmos Mtetwa, the Acting Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Public…
A visit today by editors and senior journalists on a United Nations in Zimbabwe tour that focuses on development reporting witnessed the progress of an operation by the UNHCR Zimbabwe project on innovative solutions to support the livelihood of vulnerable communities. The project was implemented from October 2018 to December 2021 with USD 1.4M with…
Mr. Edward Kallon, the United Nations Zimbabwe Humanitarian and Resident Coordinator has said multi-stakeholder collaboration as demonstrated at Maunganidze Irrigation Scheme is a key ingredient for sustainable development. “I am pleased to see improved livelihoods and the work of UN agencies uniting together to bring positive results as evidenced by the works of UNOPS, FAO,…
By Marlvin Ngiza Many expecting women will have the worrisome burdens lifted off their shoulders following the construction of a Maternity Ward in Ward 2 of Wiltshire in Chikomba west. The development will see expecting mothers accessing good shelter at a low cost without travelling long distances. The project is being spearheaded by Hwirisha Trust…
By Arts Correspondent Sungura musician Collen Timeo is going to headline a fundraising show at Kotwa High School in Mudzi this Friday. In an interview with this publication, the musician affectionately known as Wairemera Boss who is a former student at the school said that preparations are at an advanced stage for the charity show….
The Zimbabwe Electricity Transmission and Distribution Company (ZETDC) has taken note of the recent accident that took place on 30 May 2022 along Boshoff Road involving its electricity infrastructure and a huge truck that was carrying and delivering bricks to Waneka Flats. The power utility reported that the case was reported to Mbare Police Station…
Zimbabwe Idai Recovery Project (ZIRP) – a four-year project funded by the World Bank, in response to the devastating impact of Cyclone Idai in nine target districts in three provinces: Bikita, Buhera, Chimanimani, Chipinge, Chikomba, Gutu, Mutasa, Mutare Urban, and Mutare Rural, as well as locations with internally displaced populations (IDP’s) and refugees, is bearing…
Hon Nokuthula Matsikenyeri, the Minister of State for Provincial Affairs and Devolution for Manicaland Province has hailed the partnership between the Government and the United Nations for helping Chimanimani and Chipinge districts to recover from the impact of Cyclone Idai. She made the remarks today at the UN Media Workshop on Development Reporting at the…
This year, to tackle the current threats to life and stability from wars and conflicts, HWPL’s 9th Annual Commemoration of the Declaration of World Peace was held online on May 25th, 2022. With participants as representatives from politics, religion, academia, media, and civil society, the event with the theme of “Institutionalizing Peace: Realizing the Collective…
By Lovemore Chazingwa Climate stories hitting newsrooms are usually minimal and at the same time boring to audiences, a leading editor has noted. Zimpapers flagship publication, The Herald, Night Editor Isdore Guvamombe made the remarks in outlining his expectations at the ongoing media workshop on Progress In Phasing Out Ozone Depleting Substances (ODS), in Kadoma…
The World Trade Organisation has said that it is finding ways to prevent member countries from hoarding their food and avert a global food crisis. The WTO Director-General, Ngozi Okonjo Iweala, said the over three-month Russia-Ukraine crisis is posing a huge threat to global grain supplies. She also admitted that the fertilizer industry was hit…
H.E. President of Senegal Macky Sall has inaugurated the world’s largest purpose-built hospital ship and committed to accelerating access to surgical, obstetric, and anesthetic care for the nations of Africa. Ceremonies commemorated more than 30 years of service in Africa. International humanitarian organization Mercy Ships (www.MercyShips.africa) and its partners in Africa used the opportunity to…
Mr. Nick Mangwana, the Permanent Secretary for the Ministry of Information, Publicity and Broadcasting Services has underscored the important role that development reporting plays towards the attainment of sustainable development goals (SDGs). He made the remarks at a workshop on development reporting organised by the United Nations in Zimbabwe that kicked off in Mutare today….
In pursuit of empowering communicators on sustainable development, the United Nations in Zimbabwe is undertaking a week-long workshop on development reporting as well as embarking on field visits in Manicaland. Bringing together some 30 editors, sub-editors and senior reporters, and United Nations (UN) officials, the high-powered seminar will be followed by subsequent field visits to…
By Plan International Zimbabwe Plan International Zimbabwe yesterday joined the rest of the world in commemorating World Menstrual Hygiene Day, a global advocacy day that mobilises diverse national and international stakeholders to promote good menstrual health and hygiene management. Inadequate spaces for conversations around periods coupled with unreliable and inconsistent access to clean water continue…
By Baboloki Semele Cairo, Egypt is bracing to host youths from across the continent and beyond for the 3rd Nasser Fellowship for International Leadership, to be held from 31 May 2022 to 17 June 2022. In its third edition, the movement organized the second virtual training for participants from non-aligned countries and friendly countries. The…
By Elvis Dumba Harare – As a way of commemorating Africa Day, the Museum of African Liberation received a shot in the arm after Affirmative Action Group Founder and Executive Chairman of Native Investments, Dr. Philip Chiyangwa donated more than one hundred hectares and Kirkman Shops Mall for the establishment of an African Liberation City….
Edward Major Kuyipa – Head of Communication and Dissemination of Cedarwood Memorial Trust The deaths and injuries due to road carnage involving passenger service vehicles such as buses or commuter omnibuses on our roads and more specifically our highways are regrettable. Of major concern is the fact that the major cause of road mortality and…
By Marlvin Ngiza Health systems should prioritize giving comprehensive access to sexual and reproductive health and rights services (SRHR) to adolescence if the war against HIV and other sexually transmitted infections (STIs) among adolescents is to be won. This comes after the Constitutional Court ruling on moving the age of consent was raised from 16…
By Lloyd Rabaya On a positive but rare occasion, Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) and ZANU-PF supporters were among various political party youths who locked horns in a football tournament organized by a Non-governmental organization 4-H Zimbabwe. Various other political parties converged in Belvedere for the festival, including the National Constitutional Assembly (NCA), Front For…
By Marlvin Ngiza Residents in Buhera are faced with food insecurity due to price hikes, adverse climatic conditions, and poor road networks. In a statement released to mark Africa Day yesterday, Buhera Residents Network Trust coordinator Leonard Mabasa said current price hikes of basic commodities have seen residents failing to have nutritional meals. A bucket…
In the quest to reduce the prevalence of child marriages, one-stop centres provided under the Spotlight Initiative are playing a critical role in curbing the vice. This emerged today in Epworth at a national inquiry meeting on child marriages and sexual exploitation and abuse of young girls including those with disabilities. Participants were drawn from…
State-owned mobile telecommunications service provider NetOne’s mandate and thrust is to provide digital solutions. As such, it has introduced an exciting and relevant innovation, Hurudza/Umlimi Omkhulu a new agricultural platform for farmers that allows them to subscribe and get access to diverse information in the farming ecosystem. The Hurudza/Umlimi Omkhulu platform is here to address…
A Zimbabwean peacekeeper who recently completed her assignment with the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS), will receive the 2021 United Nations Military Gender Advocate of the Year Award. Military Observer Major Winnet Zharare, 39, served in Bentiu, South Sudan, in 2021-2022, and will receive the award from the Secretary-General António Guterres during a ceremony marking the…
By Staff Writer For 32-year-old Seke rural district widow Tatenda Mishi, winning the champion farmer award for the year 2022 over the weekend was a dream come true. She believes it was criticism from people in the neighborhoods at the beginning of her farming journey which pushed her to work hard and reap the fruits….
By Mevlüt Çavuşoğlu, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Türkiye We remember with appreciation African nations coming together under a single roof on May 25th, 1963. This day signifies a tough journey for independence and freedom, and a common consciousness based on solidarity and unity of the Continent. The success story attained…
By Own Correspondent With the help of Habakkuk Trust, villagers in Dromoland, Bubi ward 12 can now access clean piped water following the commissioning of a solar powered piped water system recently. The water scheme, which was installed through proceeds from the Community Areas Management Programme for Indigenous Resources (CAMPFIRE) is seen as a panacea…
On this International Day to End Obstetric Fistula commemorated on 23 May each year, the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) has called for greater support for the Campaign to End Fistula in Zimbabwe to help restore the dignity of women and girls who have obstetric fistula. Obstetric fistula is one of the most serious and…
Distributed Power Africa (DPA), a business of Cassava Technologies, and Électricité de France (EDF), a world-leading electricity company, entered into a partnership to develop hybrid energy solutions for businesses in South Africa. Through a 50% shareholding in DPA operations in South Africa, EDF will fuel the development of distributed energy solutions, starting with a pipeline…
By Wellington Zimbowa Game changer milk producer, Mafuro Farming is basking in its pasture-based dairy farming model and is geared to enter its next growth phase mid this year. Only started in 2018 through financial support from government-controlled Agriculture Finance Corporation (AFC) formerly Agribank, the farm only milked 75 cows at the leased Marondera-based Grasslands…
By Muchaneta Chimuka The fact that Zimbabwe has no provision for trans people to change their gender markers on their birth certificates leaves such people open to accusations of having same-sex relationships, which are illegal. This reporter recently caught up with Queen Bee Chihera Meki (trans woman) who is the Program Director for the Trans…
By Goodwell Kazingizi The usually peaceful and quiet Musiiwa Business Centre and its environs, about 50km from Harare along the main Harare-Shamva road, were shaken to the core in the early hours of Friday when robbers pounced on one of the leading retail outlets – Chakanyuka Supermarket and got away with goods worth over…
