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The Unity Accord signed exactly 34 years ago witnessed the coming together of two revolutionary parties – ZANU and ZAPU to form one ZANU ( PF), ending disturbances in the southern provinces on 22 December 1987, thanks to the leadership of the late National Heroes , Cde Robert Gabriel Mugabe and Joshua Mqabuko Nyongolo Nkomo, thereby spearheading…
Own Correspondent Cases of Gender-Based Violence are on the increase in Wedza district with women and girls being among the major victims amid calls by stakeholders for interventions aimed at stopping the vice. During an interface meeting organized by the Wedza Rural Development Initiative Trust (WERDIT) recently, the Wedza District Coordinator for the…
By Charles Dhewa It is taking too long for African governments to realize that allowing communities to take food and nutrition security matters into their own hands cultivates better self-reliance and sustainable development. Many rural African communities are tired of being treated like children who have no influence on what they eat and when they…
By Ronnie Chisamba T-Hustle aka Great One (real name Fungai Kativhu) and Russel Tawanda’s latest offering continues to bring the duo glory as it retained the top position on The Zone – a popular musical programme that broadcasts every Saturday on the national television station ZBC. Presented by Dj Tawastock, The Zone runs from 1830…
State owned mobile networks operator, NetOne has donated Christmas groceries worth ZWL $ 300 000 to Rubatsiro Zimcare Trust School in Kadoma. Rubatsiro Zimcare Trust was founded in 1986. The school has a current enrolment of 25 students. This initiative is part of NetOne ‘s mandate to transform and develop communities. In a statement, the…
As the country continues to experience drought and failed harvests since 2000 due to climate change and the impact of COVID-19, the Zimbabwe Parents of Handicapped Children Association (ZPHCA) is building the resilience of grassroots women to withstand shocks brought about by these challenges. “The country has been experiencing drought and failed harvest since…
By Joyce Mukucha The transgender people have bemoaned stigma and discrimination from family members, friends and the community at large highlighting that it had a negative effect on mental health. The trans community is incredibly diverse. Some trans people identify themselves as trans men or trans women, while others may describe themselves as non-binary, genderqueer,…
In Ngangu Village, one of the epicentres of Cyclone Idai destruction in Chimanimani District, scores of people are still nursing the physical, emotional, and psychological wounds of the environmental catastrophe that hit their community. Shamiso Makwambeni (not real name) recounted how on the fateful night of 15 March 2019, after what appeared a normal day,…
United Nations (UN) Women has in a statement highlighted that accelerating the use of data to inform policy and decision-making on violence against women will have a lasting impact on women and girls in East and Southern Africa (ESA). Representatives from national governments, regional bodies, international development agencies, and civil society organizations last week convened…
Recently, ActionAid Zimbabwe(AAZ) officially handed over a manual borehole to the Nyagwande community in Nyanga ward 7 as a temporary measure to ease the water woes in the interim as it fundraises more to solarize the water source. According its Facebook page post, AAZ said the bush pump was drilled and installed under the People’s…
Renowned Norton-based educationist and philanthropist, Dr. Gertrude Mandizvidza is flying high in as far as personal and professional development is concerned. Famed for leading the Good Care Pre-School and David Mascott Country School in the agricultural and mining town of Norton to many academic accolades, Dr. Mandizvidza extends her influence into the community where she…
Aiming to reduce drug and substance harm and demand, while increasing treatment and rehabilitation services in different communities, Cabinet has received and considered a report on the Drug and Substance abuse situation among children, youth and the general population, a government official has said. “The Taskforces’ efforts are targeted at reducing harm and demand, while…
The ministry of local government today received a donation of vehicles procured by the African Development Bank AfDB under the Post Cyclone Idai Emergency Recovery and Resilience Project (PCIREP) . The donation of 8 Crane Trucks and 2 Nissan NP300 Pick Up trucks is meant to enhance disaster preparedness and response in Manicaland Province as…
In a proud partnership with Chedenga Foundation and Dollarbill Entertainment, Rooftop Promotions are bringing the Fundraising Concert with Sulumani Chimbetu on Thursday 16 December 2021 between 5 PM and 8 PM at the Theatre in the Park in Harare. “Admission is US$15 ordinary ticket and US$30 VIP ticket. Please book yourselves in now, call 0774232478/0773709977….
Two people died after they were trapped underground whilst scavenging for gold during a gold rush at Karondora Farm(Banket)also known as ID Farm. The two died after three people were trapped on Sunday evening and rescue efforts by other artisinal miners managed to rescue one person whilst the unidentified deceased rescue efforts failed. The bodies…
The International Labour Organisation (ILO) Zimbabwe Office is doing a tremendous job through its Decent Work Agenda programme where it is providing HIV and AIDS support services to the working population. In an interview with Spiked Online Media in Bulawayo recently, Ida Tsitsi Chimedza, the ILO Harare Programme Coordinator for HIV and Gender said her…
Dr. Jenfan Muswere, the Minister of Information Communication Technology (ICT), Postal and Courier Services has lashed out at people who abuse the Internet to perpetuate violence against girls and women. Statistics from UN Women indicate that as many as 37.6% of Zimbabwean women experience gender-based violence in their lifetime. As the world observed the 16…
By Wallace Mawire HARARE-The Gender and Media Connect (GMC) in Zimbabwe has recently presented digital storytelling awards for 2021 to members of communities in Zimbabwe in a bid to bridge the access to information divide. Stories for the awards were submitted from Seke, Harare South, Murehwa, Chipinge and Domboshava According to GMC National Director, Abigail…
Sweden is partnering with the European Union (EU) and the United Nations (UN) and other critical stakeholders in the protection and promotion of human rights in Zimbabwe. In her remarks on International Human Rights Day on 10 December 2021, Her Excellency Åsa Pehrson, the Swedish Ambassador to Zimbabwe said human rights are a cornerstone of…
UNICEF Zimbabwe joins the world to “re-Imagine a future for children” as it celebrates 75 years of protecting children’s rights and helping children – in many of the most challenging places across the world – to survive, thrive, and reach their full potential. UNICEF was established on 11 December in 1946, after the Second World…
By Joyce Mukucha The Sexual Reproductive Health Rights(SRHR) Southern Africa Trust(SAT), a regional high impact organisation which works to improve access to SRHR for adolescents and young adults has eqquiped members of the fourth estate with knowledge to prioritize sexual and reproductive health rights issues and report them in an accurate manner. A one-day workshop…
Marlvin Ngiza Wiltshire (Hwirisha in Chivhu), the home of origin for the late Dewa Mavhinga has expressed grief following the untimely passing of the legend and human rights advocate. In a statement, Nicole Gondo, a committee member of Hwirisha Trust said the community has been hit hard and robbed of a generous, compassionate, and hard-working…
Although she has been active in a range of business and organisational areas that provide great stimulation and interest, for Sylvia Sanyanga the greatest satisfaction has come from working for children with cancer-related illnesses, helping them and their families to see their battles through. Sylvia is a part of the DStv Shark tribe. She is a…
The Women’s Coalition of Zimbabwe (WCoZ) has pledged to work hard to eradicate gender-based violence (GBV), a vice that is stalling progress across all spheres of life. This emerged while commemorating the 16 Days of Activism against GBV when the Women’s Coalition of Zimbabwe (WCoZ), with support by UNWomen under the Spotlight Initiative Programme convened…
CHINHOYI- The Insurance and Pension Commission (IPEC) Director, Cuthbert Munjoma has highlighted that most of Zimbabweans’ pensions are going uncollected with more than ZWL$2 billion dollars yet to be collected by pensioners. He was speaking during the official handover ceremony of a solar-powered borehole at Chengetanai Old People’s Home in Chinhoyi. “Many people are not…
By Elvis Dumba People with Disabilities have led in the observation of national tree planting day in Banket. Kind Matope Chairperson of Banket PWDs led in the event by planting a tree at Sacred Heart High School where he urged residents to preserve the remaining few trees around Banket. Matope who said their constituency…
By Joyce Mukucha The Zimbabwe National Family Planning Council (ZNFPC) is continuing to make concerted efforts in coordinating, taking leadership, and supporting the implementation of integrated Family Planning and related Sexual Reproductive Health (SRH) services, reducing the spread of HIV, teenage pregnancies as well as eradicating gender-based violence (GBV) amongst youths in various communities of…
By Joyce Mukucha The continuous spread of the global COVID-19 pandemic associated with stiff measures by Governments, stay-at-home orders and self-quarantines, the society has been forced into increased technology use across all facets of life which include business, school, work, shopping among other aspects of their day-to-day lives. However, studies indicated that people with disabilities…
Linda Chapoterera and Tariro Marekwa (STEMfem Network administrators) The 16 days of activism against gender-based violence is an international call for people around the world to raise awareness about all its different forms and to call for the prevention and elimination of the vice against women and girls. As the STEMfem Network, we acknowledge these…
As a way of tackling climate change and in line with the country’s Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) as outlined in the Paris Agreement, the Freedom of Rights Under Sovereign (FORUS) Party today commemorated the National Tree Planting Day by planting trees in Mhondoro and Chikomba as a launchpad to a massive nationwide tree-planting exercise to…
The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) welcomes a US$5.7 million contribution from the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) to support people experiencing vulnerability to food insecurity across urban and rural areas. This brings USAID’s contributions to over US$45 million over the last year. Urban populations will benefit from the contribution through WFP’s…
By Marlvin Ngiza The Amalgamated Rural Teachers Union of Zimbabwe (ARTUZ) has condemned gender based-violence while advocating for gender equality at workplaces. Speaking ahead of the 2021 commemorations of the 16 days of activism against gender-based violence, ARTUZ Gender and Social Welfare Secretary Sukuoluhle Ndlovu reprimanded all perpetrators of violence at workplaces. She said gender…
The Christian Blind Mission (CBM) International, true to its spirit of working to address poverty as a cause and consequence of disability, joins the rest of the world in celebrating International Disability Day. To have an appreciation of the organisation’s work in promoting disability inclusion and mainstream development, Spiked Online Media had an interview…
All roads are leading to the Rainbow Towers Hotel for the inaugural medical professional awards to be held on Saturday 4 December 2021. The organisers are the Zimbabwe Medical Awards Trust that celebrates medical professionals and specialists on the work that they do, especially during this pandemic of Covid-19. Speaking to Spiked Online Media ahead…
A new campaign and petition calling on the Zimbabwe Government to make lasting commitments to people with disabilities were launched last month ahead of the second Global Disability Summit. The Summit will be held in February 2022 in Norway, to address the global needs of people with disabilities and ensure they are integrated into policies…
By Marlvin Ngiza People with disabilities (PWDs) have been challenged to be resolute in claiming socio-economic participation in various spheres of life and move away from a culture of relying on handouts and the benevolence of able-bodied individuals. Moses Marufu, a farmer with walking challenges has called upon other people with disabilities to rise and…
Women’s rights champions Musasa, in collaboration with Zimbabwe Women Lawyers Association ( ZWLA) during the 16 days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence are running the #Dhuku4mama #Qhiye4umama #dambakuremberasandikuibva #NoToChildMarriage which is a headscarf/doek campaign against the vice. The dhuku campaign which has been received by a number of people is a local homegrown awareness campaign…
By Joyce Mukucha Following that more countries are now revising their HIV service delivery models and recognize that it is time to deliver differently, Government of Zimbabwe has been urged to prioritize health sector and put more focus on ensuring that a differentiated service delivery is extended to People Living with HIV(PLHIV). Speaking on HIV…
As the COVID 19 pandemic continues to spread uncertainty and anxiety, bringing many changes to human life, numerous reports have poured in on the escalating cases of gender-based violence in regions most affected by the global outbreak. Southern Africa is no exception. As the pandemic rages on, alarming numbers of violence against women and children continue to…
By WHO Regional Director for Africa, Dr. Matshidiso Moeti As we come together with the global community on 1 December to mark World AIDS Day, this year’s theme “End inequalities. End AIDS. End pandemic” has particular resonance nearly two years into the COVID-19 pandemic. We cannot express enough our support for those living with HIV, especially…
By Calvin Manika Private and Public Partnership is the way local councils should take to improve their communities, the Minister of State and Devolution for Matabeleland North Richard Moyo has said while officiating at the groundbreaking ceremony for South Mining Empumalanga Library. The library is a Private and Public Partnership project between South Mining Private…
By Calvin Manika The Minister of State and Devolution for Matabeleland North Richard Moyo has officially opened an Early Childhood Development (ECD) at Nechibondo Primary School in Hwange this afternoon. The project which was financed by the devolution funds was spearheaded by the Hwange Local Board through a contractor AFRICA AT LARGE construction. Speaking to…
By Elvis Dumba Kariba.-Residents in Kariba have applauded the Minister of State for Provincial Affairs and Devolution Mary Mliswa–Chikoka for spearheading developmental projects under the government spearheaded devolution funds program. Residents here involved in vending are all smiles following the construction of a peoples market which accommodate vegetable and clothes vendors. Vendors who recently moved…
By Joyce Mukucha Gender Based Violence (GBV) manifests differently in different regions of the world and no country is immune. The UN Women continue to emphasize that action should be taken in every single locality to elevate the status of women and girls and eradicate the pervasive violence against them. On a normal day in…
By Joyce Mukucha Worldwide, the impacts of climate change are becoming more and more devastating causing food insecurity, health challenges, heat waves, fires and disasters such as floods which as a result cause displacement and women are hardest hit. Climate change marginalizes and increases vulnerabilities for women and girls because already, they are disproportionately affected…
