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There are many claims in regards to the medical capabilities of cannabis. The relationship between schizophrenia, psychosis, and marijuana is one that many associate with the medical condition itself. WebMD indicates that the THC in cannabis can result in individuals exhibiting psychotic behaviour. However, CBD, another compound that is present in cannabis, has potential benefits…
Youths who attended a belated commemorative event organised by the Zimbabwe Parents of Handicapped Children Association (ZPHCA) at the Adelaide Acres to mark the International Day of Persons with Disabilities in Harare today have urged stakeholders to include them in all spheres of development initiatives in line with the spirit of the 2030 Agenda for…
By Anyway yotamu and Joyce Mukucha With support from the International Organisation for Migration(IOM), US Department of State Bureau of Population and the European Union, the Government of Zimbabwe has launched the National Referral Mechanism for Vulnerable Migrants in Zimbabwe. Zimbabwe is a destination for irregular migrants, asylum seekers, undocumented Labour migrants, unaccompanied migrant children…
By Tatenda Mujeyi The City of Harare has received US$100 000 dollar funding from the Bloomberg Philanthropy which will be administered in partnership with the World Health Organisation to curb Non Communicable diseases. “We are gathered here to announce that Harare has joined a global partnership for healthy cities funded to the tune of US$100,000…
By Byron Mutingwende The helping hand and gesture of love extended to persons with disabilities (PWDs) by the Postal and Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (POTRAZ) has been hailed for fostering information communication technology (ICT) among this needy group. Speaking soon after receiving 20 laptop computers and 20 Fusion software licences from POTRAZ Director-General, Dr….
The African Development Bank (www.AfDB.org) has joined forces with 11 other international organisations to assist developing countries to build resilience against the impact of natural disasters caused by extreme weather. Following a series of deadly weather events that have caused widespread destruction, especially in Africa, the institutions came together at the COP 25 climate change…
Rev Dr Kenneth Mtata (NCP Spokesperson) Yesterday, 13th of December 2019 the National Convergence Platform (NCP) was successfully launched in Harare at Kentucky Hotel in Hatfield, Harare. The event was marked by a colourful Church session led by the Zimbabwe Heads of Christian Denominations(ZHOCD) through a powerful and flowing liturgy. ATTENDANCE The event was attended…
The project is being executed under the Lusaka Sanitation Master Plan which aims to provide citywide sanitation services by 2035 “Sometimes, it looks to me like surgery in the belly of an ancient beast,” says Herbert Chinokoro, senior water and sanitation engineer at the African Development Bank’s Country Office in Lusaka, Zambia. He is describing…
Leaders and development partners rally around climate change goals There was standing room only as ministers, diplomats, activists and journalists gathered at the IFEMA conference centre in Madrid to mark Africa Day at the COP 25 climate meeting. Speakers called for a united front to tackle the challenges of climate change in Africa. In the…
The Zimbabwe National Statistics Agency (ZIMSTAT) unveiled the findings from the Zimbabwe 2019 Multiple Indicator Cluster Survey (MICS), the largest source of statistically sound and internationally comparable data on women and children worldwide, developed and supported by UNICEF. The 2019 Zimbabwe MICS for which field work was conducted between January and April 2019 received funding…
Organiser of Miss tourism Zimbabwe, Mrs Sarah Mpofu Sibanda has announced that the bus ferrying Finalists of the 2019 Miss Tourism Zimbabwe Finals was involved in an accident on its way to Eden Lodge in Vumba last night. Nine Finalists sustained injuries and are currently under observation at Murambi Gardens Clinic in Mutare. Medical professionals…
NetOne, being one of the leading mobile telephony companies does not exist only to provide wide mobile network coverage but reaches out to the less privileged members of the community as well. This came to light today when the company extended a giving hand to people with albinism at it’s headquarters in Harare. The spirit…
Cassava On Demand’s VAYA mobility division has unveiled two new services – VAYA Cross Border and VAYA Intercity – ahead of the busy holiday season. Speaking on the launch of the services, Vaya CEO Mrs Dorothy Zimuto said the services are set to bring much-needed relief to travellers during the busy festive period and beyond….
Facebook (facebook.com) today released its ‘2019 Year in Review’ infographic, showcasing just some of its investments across Sub-Saharan in 2019. Committed to giving people the power to build community and bring the world closer together, throughout the year this translated into significant support and investments into growing the ecosystem of developers, entrepreneurs, creatives, and many other…
By Anyway Yotamu Harare City Council has increased clamping and towing charges in a move to rein in errant motorists in the central business district (CBD) with a 700 percent spike starting Thursday 12 December 2019. The charges, which have since been approved by the Government, seek to discourage illegal parking and other traffic offences…
By Joyce Mukucha As 16 Days of Activism against Gender Based Violence (GBV) came to a close, Katswe Sistahood together with Trocaire and Plan International joined hands with various churches and the general public of Epworth community in launching the SpeakOut Campaign against Sexual Gender Based Violence (SGBV). Church leaders were urged to fight violence,…
By Anyway Yotamu and Tatenda Mujeyi Seed Co Zimbabwe has extended its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) to selected charitable organisations on the 11th of December 2019 at the company’s Stapleford offices in Harare. The largest seed company in the Southern African region has partnered with Mutemwa Leprosy Center, Mother of Peace, Mashambanzou Care Trust and…
On Thursday 12 December all roads lead to Kennilworth in Bubi Ward 19 where Habakkuk Trust will be commemorating the International Human Rights Day. The celebrations, to be held at Lukona Primary School grounds will run under the theme: Youth Standing Up For Human Rights; which is a United Nations theme aiming to celebrate the…
By Joyce Mukucha and Anyway Yotamu Housing cooperatives, land barons, property developers and politicians illegally sold over US$4billion worth of urban State land since 2005 and pocketed most the of the cash, the Commission of Inquiry revealed Tuesday 10 December 2019 when they presented their report and findings to the presidium. Over 400 cases of…
By Michael Gwasira Ecosure marked its 5th anniversary celebration today at the Cassava Smartech Headquarters in Harare. It was a great milestone associated with celebration and ululation despite the prevailing harsh economic circumstances. Ecosure is an extension of Cassava Smartech which is a subsidiary of Econet Group. Ecosure offers insurance services cover to all Zimbabweans…
The Zimbabwe Human Rights Commission (ZHRC) has said young people play a key role in the protection and promotion of human rights. The commission made the remarks as it joined the Government of Zimbabwe, the United Nations (UN) family and other Development Partners, Civil Society and all Stakeholders in commemorating the 2019 International Human Rights…
Safeguard Security has urged members of the public to be vigilant, in the light of an escalation in crime, including muggings that have taken place in broad daylight, over the last six months. It has also urged people to help safeguard their own communities by reporting anything suspicious. “Crime has really escalated over…
By Charles Dhewa Due to continuous dependence on imported western knowledge, most African countries have not invested in understanding their own local knowledges. For instance, while these countries continue to lament that they do not have foreign currency and advanced technologies, they are not taking time to reflect and compare what they have in abundance…
Cassava Smartech’s EcoFarmer Vaya tractor has clinched strategic corporate partnerships with CBZ, the Cotton Company of Zimbabwe (Cottco) and farm equipment to provide tillage equipment for farmers and boost agricultural productivity. Cassava launched EcoFarmer Vaya Tractor earlier this year to help boost agricultural output and farm yields by providing farmers easy and convenient access to…
By Lenin Tinashe Chisaira in Madrid , Spain (Environmental Legal Correspondent) Ten simple things to make anyone in Africa more conversant with the ongoing UN Climate Change Conference (COP25) in Madrid, Spain without getting overwhelmed Madrid, Spain is the latest frontier in the desire to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and probably save Earth…
By Joyce Mukucha When most people hear that someone is HIV positive especially Africans, they will be seeing someone who is dying, someone who is not supposed to touch anyone and someone who is of no value. The shame of the disease or disgrace is attached to something regarded as socially unacceptable. It is estimated…
The top 10 business ideas in the 2019 Value Creation Challenge have been announced in Harare. These were selected after a rigorous pitching process before a panel of distinguished judges at the Eight2Five Innovation Hub in the capital. The Value Creation Challenge, through a partnership between Old Mutual Zimbabwe and British Council, is a nationwide…
By Joyce Mukucha and Anyway Yotamu Various stakeholders have come together in launching the She Decides Zimbabwean Chapter, a global political movement which enables courageous collaborative driving progress towards a world where every girl and woman can decide what to do with their her bodies and future without question. The movement is also aimed at…
By Anyway Yotamu Converged state-owned mobile telecommunications giant, NetOne has partnered with City of Harare, Zimbabwe Broadcasting Corporation, Environmental Management Agency, Forestry Commission, Caps United Football Club and NADIPE Trust among other stakeholders in a clean-up campaign at Sally Mugabe Hospital formerly Harare Hospital. The stakeholders also joined hands in remembering one of the days…
In the 16 days of Activism Against Gender Based Violence period the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) and the Government of Zimbabwe with the support of the European Union today launched the mobile One Stop Centres in an effort to ensuring access to services for survivors of Gender Based Violence (GBV). The launch of the…
By Michael Mashiri A Harare man has dragged his wife to court for being violent and abusing him verbally. Collin Machinya appeared before the Harare Civil Court applying for peace order against Pamela Chitsanga whom he said was violent and abusive. Machinya said the violent nature of his wife began the period he saw things…
In the season of goodwill and giving it’s always good to have access to a bonus gift for the whole family, and that’s what many Zimbabwean DStv viewers are getting when they renew their subscriptions before Christmas: a free upgrade to the next bouquet package at no extra cost. The special offer was launched in…
By Anyway Yotamu and Joyce Mukucha The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) has arrested more than 1 500 illegal artisanal miners and 3 471 people found in possession of dangerous weapons including machetes have been arrested so far as police moves a gear up to thwart the marauding machete gangs. Addressing a press conference in Harare…
…As drought and economic hardship plunge millions into hunger The World Food Programme (WFP) is rapidly expanding an already sizeable emergency operation in Zimbabwe where drought, flooding and macro-economic meltdown have plunged 7.7 million people – half the population – into severe hunger. Funds are required immediately if WFP is to meet the growing needs of…
Leading financial services company Zimnat has embarked on a campaign to assist residents of Melfort Old People’s home this festive season. Moved by the plight of the elderly residents at this home earlier this year, Zimnat decided to provide free insurance cover for the home’s two vehicles. Upon donating to the home, the organisation discovered…
By Joyce Mukucha and Anyway Yotamu The Southern African Science Service Centre for Climate Change and Adaptive Land Management (SASSCAL) is spearheading the Wetland Assessment and Monitoring Platform for Transboundary River Basins in Southern Africa (WeMAST) project and has partnered various stakeholders in an effort to design, develop and operationalise an integrated Earth Observation(EO) based…
By Byron Mutingwende The company that has sustained agricultural and economic development in Africa, Seed Co, has bemoaned the late onset of the rains and encouraged farmers to plant seeds this December. Addressing journalists at a luncheon held at the company’s Stapleford factory, Mr. Denias Zaranyika, the Seed Co Regional Managing Director encouraged…
Higherlife Foundation (HLF) today said it had received 365 applications from doctors around the country in response to its recently announced Training Fellowship for junior and senior doctors, as well as consultants. Speaking at a Press conference at the Foundation’s Alpes Road Offices in Harare, HLF CEO Dr Kennedy Mubaiwa said they were happy with…
By Anyway Yotamu In an exciting development, the Africa Risk Capacity (ARC) has been reported to have intention to sign a Drought Response Cost Insurance Policy Agreement with Zimbabwe. This was said by Senator Monica Mutswangwa who is the government spokesperson on Tuesday the 3rd of December 2019 during a post cabinet briefing in Harare….
One of the country’s leading financial services providers, Zimnat, has launched its own bureau de change, ZFS Bureau de Change. The new outfit, which will be trading as ZFX Bureau de Change, is a registered Tier Two bureau de change, which is able to provide both foreign exchange and money transfer services. ZFX will, according…
By Byron Mutingwende Geographical indications are important for socio-economic development and wealth creation, experts in intellectual property issues have said. Mr Fernando dos Santos, the Director-General of the African Regional Intellectual Property Organisation (ARIPO) made the remarks at the two-day Sub-regional Intellectual Property (IP) Conference on Geographical Indications in Africa, organised by the…
Ahead of this week’s board meeting of Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance in New Delhi, Doctors Without Borders (MSF) called on board members to immediately stop paying out funds from a remaining US$262 million (R3,8 billion) subsidy to the pharmaceutical corporations Pfizer and GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) for the pneumococcal vaccine. MSF called for the remaining funds to…
By Joyce Mukucha The Meteorological Services Department (MSD) has joined hands with United Nations, Education and Scientific Cultural Organisation (UNESCO), International Hydrological Programme, Princeton Climate Analytics and the Government of Zimbabwe in planning towards implementation of the National Framework for Climate Services (NFCS) to strengthen proactive climate risk management in Zimbabwe. Considering the current capacities…
By Ronald Rungoyi Climate change is a significant threat to Zimbabwe’s socio-economic development, and the Government regards climate change mainstreaming as a priority in its devolution agenda. The country is witnessing increased frequency and intensity of extreme weather events, particularly droughts, prolonged intra-seasonal dry spells, and severe storms associated with widespread hail and flash flooding,…
By Tendai Chisiri More than 4 000 women thronged the Gwanzura Stadium in Highfield on Saturday to commemorate 16 Days of Activism against gender based organised by the Women’s Coalition of Zimbabwe (WCoZ). Women’s Coalition of Zimbabwe (WCoZ) under the theme, “Orange the World” held the commemorations with intent for the women to know their…
