Sexually abused, used as baby mill – agony of an ageing, distraught and stateless woman

By Bernard Chiketo Angela slowly lifts from an awkward stooping position at the edge of her small smart and tidy yard. Halfway up – back arced to a bow, hips tilted up, she makes a laboured trot as she races this reporter to her small khaki cardboard and black plastic shack which sways in a…

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SADC capacitates journalists on importance of Vulnerability Assessment and Analysis data

The Southern African Development Community (SADC) has trained the media on how to use Data Journalism for Vulnerability Assessment and Analysis (VAA) data in their work. Alfred Hermida contends that data journalism draws on fields such as information visualization, computer science, and statistics to convey news through the analysis and representation of quantitative, computer-processed data….

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Jah Prayzah releases jingle on the Learning passport, promises new album

Top musician, Jah Prayzah will be releasing a potentially smashing album in the near future. The artist has been busy in the studio despite his busy schedule. On 16 June, on the Day of the African Child, he launched a jingle on behalf of UNICEF Zimbabwe to help promote the Learning Passport. The jingle has…

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Day of the African Child: LEAD makes a clarion call for protection of children

By Linda Masarira (LEAD President) As Africa celebrates the day of the African child it is important to also note that the real African child has nothing to celebrate. African children are being exploited as cheap labour in the Democratic Republic of Congo, Tanzania, South Africa and many other African countries. The African child is…

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Sekuru Banda dismisses Ghanaian fetish priest Nana Kwaku Bonsam claims on TB Joshua’s death

Zimbabwe’s popular traditional healer, Kwamwelo Banda aka Sekuru Banda has dismissed as hogwash the claim by Ghanaian fetish priest Nana Kwaku Bonsa’s claim that the late Nigerian television evangelist, TB Joshua died after challenging him to a spiritual duel.   According to a popular news website, GH Gospel, Bonsa said, “TB Joshua was attacking me…

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Beauty with brains: Nyaradzo Group celebrates Rutendo Magorimbo

By Philip Mataranyika From time immemorial, breaking the glass ceiling has been an uphill struggle won by individuals who are made of sterner stuff. Across demographics, many can relate to this metaphor. This rings true particularly to our women folk who still have to break many barriers on their way to achieving greatness, notwithstanding the…

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DPA partners Econet Wireless to reduce carbon footprint, drive sustainability

Distributed Power Africa (DPA), the continent’s leading renewable energy solutions company, says it is targeting to reduce Econet Wireless Zimbabwe’s diesel consumption by 80% through the use of solar batteries. Several businesses in Africa have been relying on fossil fuels to sustain their operations due to erratic power suppliers. However, environmental and sustainability concerns, along…

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UNDP and Masawara Holdings partnering to reduce youth unemployment

The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) is partnering with Masawara and the United Nations Volunteers (UNV) to provide recent university graduates with work experience and full-time employment through its new Class – 2 – Career job placement programme. Class-2-Career (C2C) is an 8-month career development programme targeting young, talented Zimbabwean nationals under the age of 27 who…

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Deaf Women Included sensitises media on disability-friendly reportage

By Joyce Mukucha In the quest for disability awareness among media professionals and to increase disability representation in the media, Deaf Women Included (DWI) hosted a media workshop where they screened a documentary on violence against women with disabilities which explores experiences and challenges they encounter in their day to day lives. The event was…

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Crisis Coalition concerned by government’s clampdown on livelihoods

Crisis in Zimbabwe Coalition has noted with great concern, the continued clampdown on livelihoods by the government. Since June 7, 2021, the government has roped in the security services as part of an operation to destroy structures built by informal traders who are seeking to eke a living in a ‘failed economy.’ The operation has…

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Disability, Labour Migration Policies Vehicles For Inclusive Growth and Development

During the launch of the National Disability Policy and the National Labour Migration Policy in Harare yesterday, President Emmerson Mnangagwa said the documents are a vehicle for inclusive growth and development that his administration embarked on in order to attain the Vison 2030 of making Zimbabwe an upper-middle-income economy. The launch of these two policies…

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Sweet Valley Club advancing youth empowerment

By Clemence Muchedzi Sweet Valley Club, an organization that advocates for the protection, enhancement, and empowerment of youth through developing leadership skills and awareness of social responsibilities has called for collective effort among youths to champion national development. Founder of the organization, Abel Tafadzwa Musanhu said their desire is a future whereby every youth is…

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World’s soils ‘under great pressure’, says UN pollution report

The world’s soils, which provide 95% of humanity’s food, are “under great pressure”, according to a UN report on soil pollution. Soils are also the largest active store of carbon, after the oceans, and therefore crucial in fighting the climate crisis. But the report said industrial pollution, mining, farming, and poor waste management are poisoning soils,…

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ZESN Long-Term Observer Report on Monitoring Responses to COVID-19

By Zimbabwe Election Support Network (ZESN) INTRODUCTION During the month of May, a new variant of COVID-19, the Indian Variant B.1.617, was detected in Kwekwe. Subsequent to this, the government imposed a two-week lockdown covering the entire district: the City of Kwekwe, Redcliff town, and the surrounding farming areas in Kwekwe Rural District Council. Measures…

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ECA considers setting up Agro-industrial Park for Zambia and Zimbabwe

The Economic Commission for Africa (ECA’s) is mooting the establishment of an agro-industrial park (AIP) for Zambia and Zimbabwe. This emerged during the ECA Sub-Regional Office for Southern Africa’s virtual validation session for a study assessing the feasibility of establishing and managing a common Agro-Industrial Park (AIP) between the two countries held on Monday. An…

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IOM and FCDO assisting Government to support Informal Cross-Border Traders to do business safely

The International Organization for Migration (IOM) is this week conducting a visit to Chirundu and part of the Supporting Informal Cross-border Traders in Southern Africa to do Business Safely during the COVID-19 Pandemic project. Informal Cross Border Trade which accounts for up to 40% of total intra-SADC trade, with an estimated value of US$17.6 billion…

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SASA! Faith Initiative driving the GBV, HIV eradication agenda

“Whenever the time comes for me to get married, I will join the church because that’s the place where honest, straightforward girls who will be ready to get into holy matrimony are found. There are also isolated cases of gender-based violence (GBV) within churches because of the availability of faith counsellors,” Dylan Sibanda told colleagues…

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HRT concerned by Acting Mayor’s appeal on garbage collection and the beautification of the City

By Harare Residents Trust (HRT) The appeal by the Acting Mayor, Councillor Stewart Mutizwa has been received with mixed reactions by residents of Harare who feel that his appeal lacked sincerity and practical application. The City of Harare has to institutionalise accountability and be transparent in everything it does. Those who criticize the appeal argue…

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CICs positioning ICTs to promote an inclusive, digital-enabled society

Community Information Centres (CICs)  are helping to overcome the age, income and gender divide in pursuit of promoting an inclusive society, Dr Jenfan Muswere, the Minister of Information Communication Technology (ICT), Postal and Courier Services has said. He made the remarks at the official opening of the Brunapeg CIC in Matebeleland South Province yesterday. Throughout…

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WHO validates Sinovac COVID-19 vaccine for emergency use and issues interim policy recommendations

World Health Organization (WHO) on Tuesday 1 June 2021 validated the Sinovac-CoronaVac COVID-19 vaccine for emergency use, giving countries, funders, procuring agencies and communities the assurance that it meets international standards for safety, efficacy and manufacturing. The vaccine is produced by the Beijing-based pharmaceutical company Sinovac. “The world desperately needs multiple COVID-19 vaccines to address…

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Allowing water shortages is ridiculous: CWA

By Clemence Muchedzi   Community Water Alliance (CWA) – an organization that advocates water governance issues said allowing rampant water shortages on the part of responsible authorities in the country is ridiculous and should be a thing of the past. The sentiments come following complaints by residents of Mufakose over water shortages in the community….

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IOM and USAID in field visit to Chimanimani project sites

Officials representing the United States Agency for International Development’s Bureau of Humanitarian Assistance (BHA), the International Organization for Migration (IOM), Chimanimani district authorities, and representatives of internally displaced persons (IDPs) recently conducted a field visit to Chimanimani to assess project activities under the Enhancing Multi-Sectoral Assistance to Cyclone Idai Affected Populations in Zimbabwe project.  …

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YETIN dishes out empowerment projects for artists

By Chimeno Azriel A newly registered trust, the Youth Empowerment Through Innovation ( YETIN) is set to help and uplift upcoming and seasoned artists through various projects. The Trust under the directorship of Gugulethu Moyo, seeks to inspire and help youthful artists to grow. Speaking during the interview with this publication, Gugulethu spoke of her…

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Children’s Republic Association advances the rights of vulnerable children

By Clemence Muchedzi The Children’s Republic Association is advocating the rights of vulnerable children living on the streets has called the societies to stand for the less privileged. The Founder of the organization, Chiedza Nyanyiwa said, “The vision of Children’s Republic Association is a society in which laws and policies are protective of underprivileged children….

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The Africa Green Waste and Energy Expo and Conference 10th Edition rolls to life

The Africa Green Waste and Energy Expo and Conference 2021 kicks off in Harare today with this year’s edition described as crucial since it reflects on a milestone development agenda that coincides with the 10th Anniversary.   This year’s edition is running under the theme; ‘CIRCULAR ECONOMY: ‘I CREATE!” with the main event being hosted…

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Cassava Smartech partners with the Anglican Church

Members set to benefit from insurance cover, farming technology & logistics support MUTARE – Cassava Smartech Zimbabwe on Friday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Anglican Diocese of Manicaland aimed at supporting the church with insurance, farming solutions, and logistics services, among other things. The move is expected to see thousands of members…

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Chinese Embassy donation to Zimbabwe strengthens two countries’ bilateral relations

On May 19, the Chinese Embassy and Huawei donated some supplies to the Angel of Hope Foundation on the launch ceremony of the seeds for futures. Amai Auxillia Mnangagwa, the First Lady of Zimbabwe and patron of the Zimbabwe Seeds for the Future, Mrs.Wang, the wife of Chinese ambassador, counsellor for economic and trade cooperation,…

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Zimbabwe Government must embrace youthful talent

By Nicholas Ncube Zimbabwe is a land of talented and enterprising young people who shine in whatever part of the world or endeavour they find themself in. Zimbabwe has produced talent such as the flying elephant Peter Ndlovu, Adam Ndlovu, Leeroy Gopal, Oliver Mutukudzi, Marvelous Nakamba, Fanyana Dube, Edwin Hama, Danai Gurira, Tongai Chirisa, Busi…

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No! to the Proposed Partial Privatisation of the People’s Own Savings Bank (POSB): ZIMCODD

The Zimbabwe Coalition on Debt and Development (ZIMCODD) is calling upon the Government of Zimbabwe to reverse ongoing measures to partially privatize the People’s Own Savings Bank (POSB).   The coalition argues that privatization of the POSB is not in the nation’s best interests. The People’s Own Savings Bank is the only savings bank in…

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MSF: UN member states must commit to increasing access to drugs and tests for people with cryptococcal meningitis

MSF, others launch strategic framework to end deaths from HIV-related cryptococcal meningitis by 2030 In advance of an upcoming United Nations High-Level Meeting on HIV/AIDS, Doctors Without Borders/Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) and its global partners released a strategic framework outlining the actions countries need to take to end deaths from cryptococcal meningitis (CM) by 2030….

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Novartis reaches milestone delivery of 1 billion courses of antimalarial treatment

Novartis continues to invest in research and development for next-generation antimalarials to combat the threat of artemisinin resistance Novartis (www.Novartis.com) has delivered 1 billion courses of antimalarial treatment, including 430 million pediatric treatments, largely at no profit since 1999; With other innovations, the Novartis artemisinin-based combination therapy (ACT) contributed to reduce malaria deaths by nearly…

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AUDA-NEPAD and Ecobank Group partnership moves to finance phase under the 100,000 MSMEs Initiative

2.0 million USD to be extended to qualifying MSMEs The African Union Development Agency NEPAD (AUDA-NEPAD) (https://bit.ly/3w9P1aI) and the Ecobank Group (www.Ecobank.com) its strategic partner on the development of the 100,000 Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) Initiative, are set to launch the financing component as from 27 May 2021. AUDA-NEPAD launched the 100,000 MSMEs Programme…

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Jabu’s Homecoming: Zimnat reveals importance of a funeral assurance plan

Through WhatsApp, Zimnat Life Assurance reveals the importance of investing in a funeral assurance plan through an exhilarating drama titled Jabu’s Homecoming. Adonis Ncube, who acts as Jabu in the awe-inspiring drama as a Zimbabwean living and working in South Africa, captures the audience’s attention when he suddenly dies without any funeral assurance plan. His…

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