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By Own Correspondent The youthful population in Zimbabwe remains an import resource which when fully utilised can contribute to social and economic transformation. This dynamic group of young people only need social accountability tools and platforms to influence and assert their position in society as change agents. In the absence of the requisite tools and…
One of the country’s largest multi-category food companies, National Foods, hosted a welcome dinner for Zimbabwe Gems in Harare in partnership with other corporates. The ‘Gems’ arrived on Wednesday from a fine run in the Women’s Netball World Cup in Liverpool where they finished eighth in their inaugural contest. The team will only break for…
By Tatenda Mujeyi The Youth Connekt Start-Up Bus is bringing together partners to help empower the continent’s youths to play a meaningful role in the development of their respective countries and continent as a whole. The Youth Connekt initiative is currently being piloted in Zimbabwe, by a partnership led by the Ministry of Youth, Sports,…
Effects of a decade long conflict in Borno State begin to show as some of 1,8 million displaced people now suffer from mental illnesses. The effects of a decade long conflict in Northeast Nigeria between the military and armed groups, are beginning to show as some of the 1,8 million displaced people, are now suffering…
By Jeff Gelski WASHINGTON, D.C., U.S. — The global food system needs to change to make sure people have enough food to eat in 2050 without destroying the planet, according to “Creating a Sustainable Food Future,” a World Resources Report released July 17. Reducing food waste, eating more plant-based food instead of animal-based food, and…
PAN-African telecommunications, media and technology group, Econet and global crop nutrition leader, Yara International ASA have launched “Generation Africa”, a partnership initiative to inspire young African entrepreneurs to join the agri-food sector for its viable business opportunities. Generation Africa will reach thousands of young people through its “GoGettaz” competition, which will award US$100,000 in prize…
Africa moved to the rhythm of AFCON 2019, with more than 10 million people choosing Facebook to share their passion and excitement Friday, July 19, 2019, marked the end of the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), a spectacular tournament that had people glued to their screens for the month of its duration. Africa moved…
The needs of Start-ups, MSMEs and SMEs in Africa today revolve around a balanced combination of financing and operational support The Senegalese General Delegation for the Acceleration of Entrepreneurship for Women and Young People (DER), under the auspices of the Presidency of the Republic of Senegal, signed a partnership agreement with GreenTec Capital Partners (https://GreenTec-Capital.com),…
By Veritas The Government’s long-awaited Marriages Bill, which is intended to consolidate our marriage law and bring it into line with the Constitution, was published in the Gazette on the 19th July. It can be viewed and downloaded on the Veritas website[link]. Background to the Bill Ever since the 1980s the Government has wanted to amend and…
The Hub Unconference at Shoko Festival has officially opened its call for applications for the 2019 Hub Awards with USD8,000 (ZWL equivalent) prizes to be won. The seventh edition of the Hub Awards will be held on the first day of the Hub Unconference which will run from 27-28 September 2019 at the Harare Public…
Church leaders under the Zimbabwe Heads of Christian Denominations (ZCC, EFZ, ZCBC, UDASIZA) held an engagement meeting with the Office of the Auditor General. They said the 2018 Audit Findings shows that there is breakdown in corporate governance across all institutions of the state. “Public resources are misused and diverted for individual gain. Stewards are…
Twenty Youth Players from Eight African Countries selected to compete in Second Jr. NBA Global Championship in U.S. Aug. 6-11 at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex at Walt Disney World in Florida The NBA (www.NBA.com) today announced the 10 boys and 10 girls who will represent the African continent in the second Jr. NBA…
By Collins Gumede A storm has been brewing in the second largest city of Zimbabwe as residents express anger over an unsolicited bid by Harare based City Parking to take over parking space in Bulawayo. Residents and pressure groups in Bulawayo have condemned the move to consider the Harare based City Parking at the expense…
By Byron Mutingwende The Tobacco Industry and Marketing Board (TIMB) Chief Executive Officer Dr Andrew Matibiri has provided statistics that paint a gloomy future for the crop that has sustained most farmers in the past. Dr Matibiri revealed the information while giving oral evidence to the Parliamentary Committee on Lands, Agriculture, Climate, Water…
Safeguard Security has highlighted several areas in Harare and Bulawayo where extra vigilance is needed to guard against robberies, break-ins and thefts. It has also called on women in particular to be extra vigilant when leaving or arriving home. It has pointed out that security systems rely on stable power, which is difficult to…
Two farmers Allan Markham and Clever Rambanapasi aggrieved by the banning of private maize sales by the government have approached the High Court to contest the move. Markham is a philanthropist who buys and sells maize in communities to support many charities. “One of the works I do is to buy maize from farmers particularly…
By Tatenda Mujeyi The Zimbabwe Women’s Bureau is this week hosting a training of trainers’ workshop for the women’s cross border from six districts of Zimbabwe at its office in Harare so as to familiarise them with the circumstances they may encounter beyond the borders of the country in their line of duty. “The Information…
By Byron Mutingwende The high-density suburbs of Budiriro and Glenview that have been touted as the epicentre of cholera and typhoid due to uncollected waste are now epitomes of hygiene thanks to Clean City programme being spearheaded by Econet Wireless. About three months ago, the area around Budiriro 5 adjacent to the OK…
By Joyce Mukucha Without the active participation of women and incorporation of women’s perspectives at all levels, the Beijing Platform for Action 1995 states that the goal of equality, expansion and peace cannot be achieved. It is tear jerking that a girl child residing in rural Zimbabwe continues to endure male chauvinism in addition to…
By Charles Dhewa Like many practices that are seriously misunderstood in developing countries, mass markets are full of distortions, faulty assumptions and wrong thinking. To assist policy makers, investors and ordinary people in getting past a number of lies and discover the real truth about mass markets, eMKambo has taken time to identify and expose…
BY Neil Chamisa (LEAD President Spokesperson) When we embarked on the Labour Economists and African Democrats (LEAD) project three months ago, we never guessed that by this time we will be engaged in an election campaign. The challenge presented itself in the form of Lupane East and Bubi RDC ward 22 by elections. It’s been…
United Nations Environment Programme Half of the world’s population is directly engaged in agriculture and nearly 40 per cent of land is devoted to agriculture and livestock. Food production sustains us all, but it also comes at a cost: water sources are being depleted and contaminated by food production, and unhealthy diets are burdening our…
SASKATOON, SASKATCHEWAN, CANADA — The International Wheat Conference will gather July 21-26 in Saskatoon, Canada, with a goal to strategise on ways to meet projected nutritional needs of 60% more people by 2050. More than 800 delegates, including researchers from the CGIAR Research Program on Wheat, CIMMYT, the International Center for Agricultural Research in the Dry…
By ZIMCODD Social service delivery in Zimbabwe is the mandate of the central government as well as the lower tiers of government thus provincial and local councils. By default, every Zimbabwean citizen contributes to the national fiscus through paying taxes, of which Value Added Tax (VAT), Pay-As-You-Earn (PAYE), Company Tax, Excise Duty, Carbon Tax and…
Duti attended a presentation ceremony at The OPEC Fund for International Development (OFID)’s headquarters during the 40th Annual Session of the organisation’s Ministerial Council in Vienna The 2019 The OPEC Fund for International Development (OFID) (http://www.OFID.org/)Annual Award for Development has been conferred upon Vida Duti, in recognition of her remarkable work in striving for sustainable water,…
The Zimbabwe Election Support Network (ZESN) has voiced concern over the purported request by the ZANU PF Political Commissariat for medicine supplies at local clinics as assistance in respect of the Lupane East by-election campaign scheduled for 3 August 2019. In a statement ZESN said whilst it acknowledges the right for political parties to solicit…
The European Union has launched three projects under the EU 11th EDF Cross-Regional Wildlife Conservation programme in Eastern and Southern Africa and the Indian Ocean to protect and promote the country’s marvellous biodiversity endowment. Speaking at the launch, Ambassador Timo Olkkonen, the Head of EU Delegation to Zimbabwe said this country’s natural riches are not…
By Tatenda Mujeyi The Minister of State for Harare Province, Eng Oliver Chidawu has appointed an advisory team that will help him steer his Ministry’s efforts to regain world-class status. The team, which comprises acclaimed city businessmen, veteran residents, senior management of reputable companies and young city enthusiasts will assist the Minister in reaching out…
Tourism stakeholders led by Minister Prisca Mupfumira are in the United Kingdom to engage the Diaspora on how best to create synergies and work together in turning around economic fortunes for Zimbabwe. Speaking at the engagement workshop in Birmingham yesterday, Mupfumira said since the ushering in of the Second Republic, Zimbabwe has been generating renewed…
By Susan Reidy NEW YORK, NEW YORK, U.S. — For the third year in a row, the number of people going hungry has increased, according to the latest The State of Food Security and Nutrition in the World report. An estimated 820 million people did not have enough to eat in 2018, up from 811 million…
By Susan Reidy ROME, ITALY — While global demand for agricultural products is expected to grow 15% in the next decade, productivity growth is expected to increase slightly faster, according to an annual report by the Organization for Economic Cooperative and Development and the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO). As a result, inflation-adjusted prices of…
Motorists driving towards Harare’s city centre along Borrowdale Road are likely to be surprised to see just before the racecourse what appears to be boulders falling from a container on a billboard and a car beneath the billboard that appears to have collided with them. This is Zimant’s latest innovative billboard advert intended to illustrate…
Ambassador of Turkey to Zimbabwe, HE Hakan Kivanc has urged the world to fight against members of the the 15th of July 2016 coup attempt carried out by the FETO terrorist organisation. Speaking at a media briefing at the Turkish Embassy today, Ambassador Kivanc said the 15th of July coup attempt was planned by the…
By Charles Dhewa Besides focusing on pleasing foreign investors, the easy of doing business hype https://tradingeconomics.com/zimbabwe/ease-of-doing-business gives an impression that business is easy. If doing business was easy everybody would be a business person. Farmers and entrepreneurs who wait for conditions to become favourable in order to get into business will stop forever. Most organisations…
The Minister of Environment, Tourism and Hospitality Industry, Honourable Priscah Mupfumira urged the Zimbabwe Diasporas to return home and invest in various sectors of the economy for the development of Zimbabwe. The Minister is leading a delegation currently holding a countrywide diaspora homecoming roadshow in the United Kingdom aimed at increasing arrivals and heightening investor…
The MDC has said it noted with serious concern the developments within Bulawayo City Council where the Town Clerk has been suspended. Party Spokesperson, Daniel Molokele said his party believes in Constitutionalism, due process, the rule of law and zero tolerance to corruption. “The party leadership has directed that the status quo ante be upheld, in…
By Tatenda Mujeyi The country’s biggest medical aid society, Premier Services Medical Aid Society, PSMAS, has launched the premier lifestyle wellness programme in Bindura. The programme continues PSMAS’s efforts to improve the health conditions of not only its customers but the general Zimbabwean population. “As PSMAS we set a course for the improvement of the…
The ‘Tshwane Migrant Project, located at the Sediba Hope Medical Centre in Tshwane Central Business District (CBD), will provide a supportive, specialised HUB for vulnerable people, focusing on undocumented migrants, asylum seekers and refugees living in the greater Tshwane area, who are often unable to access appropriate health care and/or social services. The newly established…
Funeral assurance company, Nyaradzo Group, has handed over a brand new Iveco bus valued at US$214 000 to Chicken Inn FC as part of the ongoing multi-faceted partnership with the premier league club. Speaking at the hand-over ceremony at the Chicken Inn Drive-Through in Bulawayo, Mr. Tendayi Kanjanda, General Manager of Nyaradzo Life Assurance Company,…
By Edward Makuzva Epworth residents are up in arms with the Local Board after the regularisation process done by the council allows double allocations of stands in a move that left thousands homeless. In an interview with this publication, Robert Moyo, a resident of ward 1, said the local board is very corrupt and not…
The year 2018 witnessed the resurgence of NetOne as the leading Network of Choice in Zimbabwe, with a historic $88 million turnaround from a loss position of $77 million in 2017, to a profit of $10 million in 2018, company Chief Executive Officer Lazarus Muchenje has said. “Our EDITDA grew from $15,1 million to $38,2million,…
On World Population Day the Government of Zimbabwe and partners today officially opened Tariro Clinic and Youth Centre in the Hopley area. The facilities were constructed by City of Harare through a skills development project for young people that was supported by the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), International Labour Organisation (ILO) and private cement…
According to the Southern African Development Community (SADC) 2019 Synthesis Report on the State of Food and Nutrition Security and Vulnerability in Southern Africa, 41.2 million people in 13 countries are estimated to be food insecure in the 2019/20 year. Comparing the 11 Member States that provided data last year, food insecurity has increased by 28 percent and…
Angelica Broman, First Secretary at the Swedish Embassy in Zimbabwe has said her country is one of the founders and long-standing supporter of the UN and believer in multilateralism which has always supported Zimbabwe since its struggle for independence. “Sweden has always been on the forefront advocating for issues, such as human rights, with a…
United Nations Communications Specialist, Sirak Gebrehiwot outlined an overview of the UN System in general and the UN operations in Zimbabwe to help journalists understand the work of the global body in advancing development issues. He alluded to the fact that the UN was established in 1945 in the aftermath of World War II in…
