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By Joyce Mukucha Along with other COVID-19 response interventions in Zimbabwe during the third wave, through its COVID-19 Enrolled Nurse Aide (CENA) programme model, the international medical humanitarian organisation Doctors Without Borders (MSF) has trained nurse aides on providing quality COVID-19 patient care to fill the gap in the provision of basic tasks at Wilkins…
Ahead of the United Nations Climate Change Conference also known as COP26 which is scheduled to be held in the city of Glasgow, Scotland between 31 October and 12 November 2021, the United Nations Secretary-General, Antonio Guterres urged ministers to make concerted efforts to reduce emissions, finance climate action and support mitigation. Speaking during a…
Celebrating the International Day of Awareness of Food Loss and Waste this Wednesday, the Food Agriculture Organisation (FAO) together with other organisations emphasised the need to embrace Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 12 which seeks to ensure sustainable production and consumption patterns, including a specific target to halve per capita global food waste by 2030. FAO…
By Knowledge Kutadzaushe A partnership between UNICEF and Mercy Corps has come in handy to address perennial water challenges in Rusape Town Council through the provision of solar-powered boreholes. The borehole installation project is being done in Rusape Town Council as a way of stabilizing and normalising the water supply in four wards under the…
The Passengers Association of Zimbabwe (PAZ) condemned the action of the Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) in Masvingo in an incident where the law enforcers were alleged to have used teargas on passengers travelling by bus in that ancient city. “The actions of the police are inhumane and a threat to passenger rights and security. In…
By Elvis Dumba The emergency road rehabilitation program 2 currently being carried out nationwide as spearheaded by the Zimbabwe National Road Administration (ZINARA) has brought some relief to the motoring public who were complaining over the poor state of roads. Through the road rehabilitation programme, most roads are being rehabilitated and being reconstructed to allow…
By Desire Tshuma The Twins Association of Zimbabwe (TAZ ) this Saturday is set to officially launch its organization in Harare which shall be graced by His Excellency President Emerson Mnangagwa TAZ is an association that was founded in Harare in 2016 by Farai Lawyer Katonha and Tendai Mayor Katonha brothers, a set of Chitungwiza-based…
The Manyara Irene Muyenziwa (MIM) Foundation is seeking to correct gender-influenced economic imbalances by extending to women some development projects that are set to improve their lives. Manyara Irene Muyenziwa, the MIM Founder, yesterday convened a workshop in Harare that touched on a number of available lucrative projects for women. “As women, and historically in…
By Desire Tshuma Young Farmers are upbeat that the partnership between Agrifoods and Empower Bank is paying huge dividends in maximising food production among the youths so as to contribute to sustainable economic growth. Agrifoods processes all agricultural produce and sells to farmers who are into different types of farming. “We process soybeans, sunflower seeds,…
The Freedom of Rights Under Sovereign (FORUS) Party lit up Bulawayo, the City of Kings and Queens, with a message of love, unity, peace, and development as it moved to put in place structures that will spearhead its campaign ahead of the 2023 plebiscite. “We have different geographical places and a variety of languages but…
By Spiked Online Media Reporter The Freedom of Information Act (FIA) came into law on the 11th of July 2020, its agenda being to facilitate the exercise of constitutional rights by citizens which include freedom of expression and freedom of media, and the right to access to information. This law repeals and replaces the Access…
Young people have hailed the Freedom of Information Act for giving them free access to information and education especially on the Green House projects that they are partaking in at institutions like the Utano Community Centre in Zengeza, Chitungwiza. The projects are helping in improving their livelihoods and are being supported by the Determined, Resilient, Empowered,…
By Lazarus Sauti The Zimbabwean mainstream and alternative mediascape are awash with gory headlines and stories of political violence, murder, rape, gender-based violence (GBV), and robberies. Words and metaphors of war, like ‘butchered’, ‘ripped’, ‘smashed’, ‘evil’, ‘pathetic’, ‘thug’, ‘helpless’, or ‘clobbered’ are used in most, if not all, news reports regarding these issues. These words…
Spiked Online Media Reporter The fact that access to information remains a fundamental right to people with disabilities comes to the fore as Zimbabwe joins the rest of the world in commemorating the International Day of Sign Languages which runs under the theme ‘We sign for human rights. The International Day of Sign Language was…
The talk-of-town, people-centred, and recently established political party, the Freedom Of Rights Under Sovereign (FORUS) has said it is the only genuine vehicle for Zimbabweans to enjoy a secure and prosperous future. The party President, Manyara Irene Muyenziwa (MIM) said a Foundation she founded under her name in 2021 is implementing practical and tangible activities…
By Chimeno Azriel The decorated poet and writer Edwin Msipa has done it again after he released the much-awaited and humorous novel ‘JENAGURU – MOONLIGHT DANCES’. The exciting novel is a poetic story that mixes poems and the book is about a young boy who travelled to a rural area for the first time. The…
The Esigodini Agricultural College e-Learning platform and the Public Finance Management System (PFMS) kiosk launched by Dr. Jenfan Muswere, the Minister of Information Communication Technology (ICT), Postal and Courier Services at Esigodini township yesterday in Mzingwane District are meant to promote smart agriculture and the advancement of a digital economy. “Online learning platforms and a…
The Freedom of Rights Under Sovereign (FORUS) Party is making its intentions to occupy the State House come 2023 clearer as evidenced by its moves to build political capital through forging diplomatic and economic ties. As she landed in Zimbabwe three weeks ago from a hiatus in the United Kingdom, Manyara Irene Muyenziwa, the FORUS…
Community Water Alliance (CWA), Combined Harare Residents Association (CHRA), and Cleveland Action Alliance (CAA) have lamented the current destruction of the Cleveland Dam Wetland Catchment area due to construction activities of houses and buildings on the site. The organisations highlighted that it was worrisome that the construction of houses on the wetland was happening as…
The Freedom Of Rights Under Sovereign (FORUS) Party is sending seismic waves across the political spectrum with a massive campaign trail that has seen it interacting with grassroots in Chegutu, Kadoma, Kwekwe, Gweru, and Bulawayo. The party’s primary focus is anchored on the revival of the country’s comatose economy, with a focus on people-centred grassroots-led,…
By Åsa Pehrson and Maria Ribeiro Six years ago, 193 UN Member States rolled up their sleeves to adopt the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. The Agenda’s 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are a global call to action to end poverty, inequality and to tackle climate change while ensuring no one is left behind. …
By Joyce Mukucha In an effort aimed at creating a clean, safe, and hygienic environment, this week community health clubs embarked on a massive cleanup campaign clearing illegal dumpsites in Mbare at Tsiga market. According to a Facebook post by Community Water Alliance (CWA), the newly established Community Health Clubs in Mbare as agents of…
Commemorating the International Day of Peace on Friday, the UN Chief, Antonio Guterres said young people’s voices, vision, and commitment play a critical role in shaping a more peaceful world. Speaking to assembled youths at a virtual 2021 Youth Observance event, on the theme,’ Recovering Better for a Sustainable and Equitable World’, the Secretary-General called…
By Chimeno Azriel Tawanda Makwiramiti was honoured with a Golden Award for exhibiting outstanding contributions towards youths transformation, peace advocacy, and responsible leadership. He was awarded early this month by United Nations and International Peace ( UNIP) and received the Golden Award. Makwiramiti said he was happy that his charity work is now being recognised…
By Joyce Mukucha The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) has handed over five project vehicles to the Ministry of Lands, Agricultural, Fisheries, Water and Rural Resettlement under the Green Climate Fund Building resilience of vulnerable agricultural livelihoods in the Southern Zimbabwe project. Speaking on behalf of her superior during the handover ceremony in Harare on…
By Wallace Mawire The Zimbabwe Association of Doctors for Human Rights (ZADHR) has made a donation to Mpilo Central Hospital to support victims who were affected by a fire that broke out at the hospital resulting in vast damages to property. The incident happened on 26 May 2021 and affected health professionals at the hospital….
By Philip Mataranyika When my grandfather Kurauone Kurai Mazikana Mataranyika died tragically in 1940, among the five children he left behind was six-year-old, Steven Tapfumaneyi Mataranyika – my father – who had stayed with our aunt (Tete) Masodzi in Nyatwe, Nyanga, before he was brought back to the village in Gwangwara, along with two other…
In pursuit of reducing greenhouse gas emissions such as carbon dioxide, methane and nitrous oxide and building a greener economy, Zimbabwe as a member of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), has developed proposals on costed economy Mid-Century Low Greenhouse Gas Emission Development Strategy (2020-2050). The Minister of Information, Publicity and Broadcasting…
The African Risk Capacity (ARC) and the United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women (UN Women) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to promote the integration of gender equality in disaster risk management. Under the MoU, signed by the Heads of both institutions, the Parties will jointly engage in high-level…
The Freedom of Rights Under Sovereign (FORUS) Party President Manyara Irene Muyenziwa says she is the genuine answer to Zimbabwe’s leadership crisis. Muyenziwa was speaking to Lynette Manzini, the host of a popular online television station, Open Parly, that was broadcasted on Facebook and YouTube last Thursday. On the 2nd of September, the…
The United Nations (UN) Secretary-General, Antonio Guterres has urged the international community to join hands to assist and save the lives of vulnerable Afghans who are experiencing the most difficult times after the Taliban seized power a couple of weeks ago. Leading the appeal in Geneva for $606 million to support emergency aid for 11…
By Knowledge Kutadzaushe RUSAPE – The transition from level 4 lockdown to 2 by the government of Zimbabwe on Tuesday was well embraced by the vendors The vendors in Rusape bounced back into business since the Government has announced the flexibility of working hours and city travels last week on Tuesday night. Rusape vendors are…
By Joyce Mukucha Deaf Women Included (DWI) continues to foster collaboration among government, civil society organizations(CSOs), and women with disabilities oriented organisations as it strives to ensure that gender-based violence (GBV) against people with disabilities (PWDs), with the main focus being on women and girls with disabilities(WGDs) is curbed. The organisation is thriving to elevate…
The Minister of Information, Publicity, and Broadcasting Services, Monica Mutsvangwa has applauded members of the media for consistently, responsibly, correctly, and passionately communicating the HIV and AIDS story through both the print and electronic media. Speaking during the 2020 National Aids Council Media Awards Ceremony in Harare on Friday, Minister Mutsvangwa said the editors and…
The United Nations (UN) Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has said mental health and psychosocial support must be seen as integral to all humanitarian, peacebuilding and development programmes across all boards, UN News reports. He was speaking at a high-level event on Mental Health Interventions for Peacebuilding in Conflict and Humanitarian settings on Thursday. The goal of…
Manyara Irene Muyenziwa, the president of the Freedom of Rights Under Sovereign (FORUS) Party has said women are change agents for development and promised to look after Zimbabwe in the same manner a mother cares for her own child. She made the remarks during the sold-out FORUS Party interface meeting with civil society representatives in…
By Habakkuk Trust The Zimbabwe Republic Police in Nkayi District has responded to community calls for a police base in Nesigwe area, Nkayi ward 5. In addition to the approval of a police base, the ZRP has deployed a team of five police officers to man a temporary police base situated at Nesigwe Clinic. The…
Ms. Maria Ribeiro, United Nations Resident Coordinator for Zimbabwe has reiterated the importance of peace and underscored the fact that the UN Charter adopted almost 76 years ago, has an essential element on peace. She made the remarks during a virtual Interface with the Parliamentary Portfolio Committee on Peace and Security via the popular online…
Cognisant of the fact that COVID-19 has amplified the need to ensure speeding up the process of connecting the unconnected, Honourable Jenfan Muswere, the Minister of Information Communication Technology (ICT), Postal and Courier Services, today commissioned the Ruwa Community Information Centre in Mashonaland East Province. “Ladies and gentlemen, today is a special day, a day…
By Joyce Mukucha The Zimbabwe Union of Journalists (ZUJ) is conducting a two-day crisis reporting workshop for journalists to equip them with necessary media skills that enable them to provide local communities, especially those traumatized by disasters with accurate, balanced, and reliable information. The Crisis Reporting Workshop underway in Harare is running under the theme,…
By Joyce Mukucha In an effort aimed at empowering and equipping traffic enforcement officers with the necessary skills to deal with traffic congestion and enforce regulations and by-laws, the government has launched the Harare Municipal Traffic Training Programme at Morris Depot. Speaking during the programme launch in Harare yesterday, the Minister of Local Government…
Since 1967, International Literacy Day has been celebrated annually around the world to highlight the importance of literacy for individuals, communities, and societies in order to intensify the call for a more effective literacy education and combat existing issues of illiteracy among the youth and adults. Yesterday was one of the most significant days for…
By Elvis Dumba Local Government and Public Works Deputy Minister Marian Chombo has warned youths from land invasions which have witnessed an increase in Zvimba District and some parts of Mashonaland West Province. Minister Chombo was speaking to Zvimba North ZANU PF leadership during a two-day constituency tour. Minister Chombo said some unscrupulous people were…
By Joyce Mukucha Action Aid Zimbabwe (AAZ) in partnership with IssuesPaneNyaya are making commendable strides as they advocate government and a plethora of relevant stakeholders to work tirelessly to achieve economic rights and growth for all by promoting decent work, equal pay for equal work, and the fair distribution of unpaid care work(UCW) with more…
COP26 in Glasgow is just a few weeks away. Market Access and Trade Policy Officer at the British Embassy in Harare, David Gate sat down energy markets export Lion Mashiri to talk about promoting green growth in Zimbabwe. Here’s the full interview: DAVID GATE: Through water and agriculture programmes like the Rural WASH or the…
