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At least 300 more people are feared dead in Chimanimani and Chipinge due to the devastating effects of Cyclone Idai that swept through the country over the weekend, leaving thousands homeless and property damaged. This came amid reports that most Cabinet ministers had been commandeered to join President Emmerson Mnangagwa, who is already in Manicaland…
The African Development Bank (AfDB) has pledged $25 billion funding towards financing climate change mitigation programmes in the continent for the period 2020- 2025. AfDB president, Dr Akinwumi Adesina, made the announcement in a communiqué by the regional bank last week at the close of the One Planet Summit, which took place in Nairobi, Kenya. …
Today Spiked had an opportunity to meet the Zimbabwe Information and Communication Technologies (ZICT) Chairman Eng. Jacob Mutisi and he emphasizes that time has come for us not to continue blaming the Government and that we take a leading role. Eng. Mutisi said during the Cholera outbreak one of the resolutions was the set up…
There appears to have been a major increase in crime, including violent crime, in Harare, judging by reports received by Safeguard Security from its customers and other sources. In an update to customers, Safeguard said that the number of incidents of theft or attempted theft or robbery in Harare reported to it in February was…
NMB Bank has donated various foodstuffs and consumables to assist families who have suffered from the devastating effects of Cyclone Idai, which hit north eastern parts of the country. To help with mobilisation of more resources, the bank has also opened an account for anyone wishing to help provide relief to those who have lost…
Econet Zimbabwe group of companies have collectively contributed RTGS$5 million for the cyclone emergency efforts in Eastern Zimbabwe. The company has channeled the funds to Higherlife Foundation, which is now deeply embedded in efforts to respond to the crisis. Dr Kennedy Mubaiwa (MD), who heads the Foundation, said Higherlife was mobilising various types of support,…
The Community Water Alliance has urged the government to take a leaf from Cyclone Idai that destroyed property and affected livelihoods to come up with development plans for cities and towns. “Community Water Alliance expresses condolences to families that have lost their beloved ones in the Eastern parts of Zimbabwe. We stand with victims of…
Zimbabwe’s payments ecosystem faces collapse as players in the sector are failing to pay licensed and maintenance fees to foreign service providers. In recent weeks, the banking systems, which heavily rely on telecoms infrastructure, have come under strain with services being constantly disrupted. Zimbabwe Information and Communication Technologies (ZICT) Chairman Jacob Mutisi said the country…
Econet Wireless is almost near to reach $100K on donations from well-wishers and it pledges to match dollar-for-dollar on all contributions. Bravo!!! Will be updating this article as more donations pour in from well-wishers. A state of disaster was declared in Zimbabwe. Eighty-two people have so far been confirmed dead across the country, and a…
By Charles Dhewa Policy makers in developing countries are often blamed for lacking the vision to craft appropriate agricultural policies that can guarantee food security and better standards of living for their people. While good policies are considered magic bullets, there is no sufficient proof that countries that have developed their economies have done so…
The National Association of Non Governmental Organisations (NANGO) deplores the suspension of Community Tolerance Reconciliation and Development (Cotrad) and Zimbabwe Association of Churches and Hospitals (ZACH) by Masvingo District Administrator. NANGO said it read with amusement of the position taken by Masvingo District in a letter addressed to ZACH and Cotrad, where the District Administrator…
President Emmerson Mnangagwa has declared the impact of Cyclone Idai a state of disaster. So far, there have been 31 deaths and over 100 people are missing. According to the Metrological Services Department, areas within the pathway of Cyclone Idai include Manicaland, Mashonaland East, Mashonaland Central, Mashonaland West, parts of Masvingo and Midlands provinces. Its…
In light of a devastating tropical storm that has swept away bridges and homes in eastern Zimbabwe, Econet Wireless has also come on board to assist those affected by providing an EcoCash biller code 320041 merely for donations. And in case of emergencies one could simply dial 112 or 111. Another option that you can take when…
Incessant rains and strong winds that have hit Manicaland Province, since 14 March to date, especially the Chimanimani and Chipinge districts, have left huge trails of disaster. Hon Trevor Saruwka, the MDC Spokesperson for Manicaland reported that Chipinge East Member of Parliament, Hon Mateo Mlambo, has reported that more than 40 houses have been destroyed…
In view of the latest catastrophe that has resulted in the displacement of close to 500 households, NetOne has pledged $50,000.00 towards the purchase of key basic food items to feed the affected families. Cyclone IDAI has caused massive damage especially within the Chipinge and Chimanimani districts and has left approximately 31 people dead and…
By Byron Mutingwende The Simuka-Phakama 2018 Green enterPRIZE Innovation Challenge is creating a platform for green enterprise development and eco-innovation to thrive Zimbabwe by empowering the citizens and businesses, particularly the youth and women, to become drivers of green and decent jobs creation. By facilitating their access to a tailored business development programme, supported by…
Tendai Guvamombe As the national economy continues on a free fall, many people are now increasingly embracing entrepreneurship through various activities in order to make ends meet. A survey conducted by Spiked Online Media at various places in Harare like Glen Norah, Budiriro and Hopely indicates that many people have drastically changed the traditional narrative…
Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators in Zimbabwe president Letitia Gaga has called on chartered secretaries, many of whom are in key executive positions, to contribute to bringing to fruition government’s vision of making Zimbabwe an upper-middle class economy by 2030. Addressing members of the Institute’s Harare branch on Tuesday (March 12), Mrs Gaga said…
A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between Mashonaland Holding Limited and Touchroad International Holdings Group will see Harare getting a new five-star luxury accommodation. The development is a significant one as it comes at a time the Tourism Industry in Harare is in dire need for revitalisation, new offerings and above all need additional luxury hotels,…
OmniContact centre to help organisations focus on their core business activities, reduce costs The Econet group today unveiled the OmniContact – a standalone ‘business process outsourcing’ (BPO) unit that will offer local and foreign businesses, both private and public enterprises, a wide range of specialised outsourced services, designed to free them to focus on their…
Taghazout, Morocco, Tamazirt by Amayour yoga retreat centre near Taghazout, Morocco has announced its spring and summer yoga retreat schedule, placing an emphasis on capturing the energy of new and full moons, and equinoxes. “Tamazirt means countryside and amayour means full moon in local Amazigh dialect Shilha,” explains Tamazirt by Amayour co-owner Shiraz Ksaiba. “As…
A report by the International Labour Organisation (ILO) has found out that more than half of the global population lacks healthcare and security. There has been widespread progress in the development of national social security systems, according to a new ILO report, which also identifies gaps that need to be promptly addressed. More than half…
By Tendai Guvamombe Danangwe District Youth in Mining Corporative (DDYMC), a rising initiative to upscale youth activities through empowerment in Chegutu under the Mashonaland West Province on Friday last week observed the International Women’s Day. DDYMC is a pilot project, which developed to a large indigenous gold mining firm with many activities taking place in…
While 70 percent of the population in most African countries live in rural areas, the bulk of food produced in rural areas is consumed in cities. There is still no clear explanation why most of the food produced in rural and marginal areas is consumed by a small population that lives in cities compared to…
Johannesburg-based businessman Frank Buyanga joined other business and political leaders send condolences to the families and governments of the victims of Ethiopian Airlines plane crash. Since the crash on Sunday, condolences have been pouring in from across the world after the crash killed 157 passengers from at least 35 countries. The flamboyant businessman with mining…
An Ethiopian Airlines fight crashed shortly after take off from the capital Addis Ababa on Sunday, killing more than 150 people on board. The UN Secretary-General António Guterres said in a statement that he was “deeply saddened at the tragic loss of lives” , as reports emerged that UN staff were also among the dead. The Boeing airliner bound for the…
Viacom International Media Networks Africa and MultiChoice Africa effected music channel changes on the DStv platform on Tuesday March 5, introducing MTV Music 24 as a replacement for VH1. Liz Dziva, publicity and public relations manager of MultiChoice Zimbabwe, said MTV Music 24 would offer DStv viewers the latest music videos from all genres, including pop, dance, rock and…
Cebisani Ndlovu, the young Bulawayo resident for whom Zimnat organised a fund-raising marathon last November, is recovering at home after undergoing spinal surgery at Mater Dei Hospital last month. Speaking from his home in Bulawayo’s Ntumbane suburb, Mr Ndlovu expressed his appreciation of the assistance Zimnat had given him and the support of the 740…
By Byron Mutingwende Amid the toxic polarisation obtaining across the political, social and economic fabric of Zimbabwe, Maximum Impact has unveiled a process of positioning the church to be the torchbearer for unity. Speaking at the “Arise and build” conference held in Harare from 7 to 9 March 2019, Apostle Anthony Tembo, the Executive Director…
By Byron Mutingwende The National Transport Drivers Association (NTDA) in partnership with Tehillar Christian Network are leaving no stone unturned in their endeavour to capture the participation of people in Diaspora in nation building. Speaking at the “Arise and Build” conference that was held in Harare from 7 to 9 March 2019 organised by United…
Cassava Smartech Zimbabwe’s EcoSure insurance business has unveiled a package that will offer its customers access to ambulance services from MARS. The package, which was launched today by EcoSure in partnership with MARS, will allow existing and potential EcoSure policy holders to register and get access to Ambulance services throughout Zimbabwe. Cassava Smartech Zimbabwe CEO…
Community Water Alliance notes with concern the manner in which City of Harare is implementing its water rationing scheme. Whilst the dwindling water levels in dams particularly Lake Chivero has been the basis for rationing water in Harare, there are procedural issues and legal framework that City of Harare should comply with. We understand that…
Rwanda has embraced technology and is now preparing its young population for the future by launching a coding academy. The school’s motto “born to code” encourages young people interested in coding to pursue it as a career. The academy focusses on cyber security and software programming, and 30 girls and 30 boys enrolled in the…
Shuvai: “I am happy because the nurses told me that I am now VIAC negative” Shuvai Munyaradzi, a 24 year old hairdresser from Hwiru village in Gutu is extremely happy that she was screened for early signs of cervical cancer and that she got preventive treatment after being detected with lesions on her cervix, an…
By Tendai Guvamombe The Parliamentary Portfolio Committee on Human Rights, Peace and Security yesterday embarked on a tour at various Zimbabwe Republic Police institutions in the quest to assess the level of competence regarding ethical conduct of duty amid speculations members of the public suffered police brutality during the violent protests earlier in January. The…
Rwanda has launched a satellite named Icyerekezo, which will bring internet connectivity to students at Nkombo Island, in Lake Kivu. Rwanda wants to bridge internet connection in rural areas around the country. A satellite named Icyerekezo by students from Nkombo Island in rural Rwanda at Lake Kivu was launched on the 26th of February, 2019….
By Melissa Makoto Harare City Council is on another road works and rehabilitation programme including the erection of humps and road markings. In recent minutes by the council, they stated that the road works needed an amount of $36 457 915. “The summarised information was; 2017 Roll Over needed $2 781 012.33, 2018 ERRP needed…
By Special correspondent A FUEL solutions technology company, Garage and Forecourt (Pvt) Ltd, is rolling out an ITC based fuel management system that it argues might be panacea to manual and less accurate fuel gauging and management currently dogging service stations. According to managing director Omalli Jani, the new system replaces convectional dipsticks used to…
THE Zimbabwe Civil Liberties and Drug Network (ZCLDN) in conjunction with the ZRP’s Criminal Investigations Department (CID) Narcotics and Drugs today held a workshop at the CID headquarters in Harare on drug identification, investigation and interdiction techniques. The workshop was attended by officers from the narcotics and drugs section based in all the country’s districts….
By Byron Mutingwende Available statistics have shown that women with disabilities often suffer double or triple discrimination in society, a workshop by Deaf Women Included revealed. In his presentation on issues and policy gaps affecting women with disabilities at a workshop held in Harare on 4 March 2019, Professor Lincoln Hlatywayo, a Senior Lecturer of…
By Talkmore Thulani Gandiwa Trends of media coverage were unfair to some political parties during the 2018 election period, a Media Monitors official has said. Addressing trainee journalists at Harare Polytechnic, Media Monitors Senior Researcher Prisiel Samu said a total number of 47 political parties were covered in the media during the electoral period. This…
VERITAS Zimbabwe has launched an Interactive Women’s Platform. It will provide information on the rights and status of women in Zimbabwe and also information on where to turn and what legal options are available if women feel their rights are being violated or ignored. Women who interact on the platform will become more knowledgeable on…
The African Development Bank (www.AfDB.org) has called on development partners to scale up support for implementation of sanitation programs to fast track Africa’s progress and deliver on its promise to the continent. “Achieving the Ngor Commitments and the ambitious targets for sanitation and hygiene within the Global Development Agenda can only become a reality if…
President Emmerson Mnangagwa has called on the nation to conserve, protect and sustainably utilise the country’s natural resources while officiating at the joint National Clean-Up Exercise; World Wildlife Day; Africa Environment Day and Wangari Maathai Day commemorations held at Lake Chivero in Harare yesterday. “Our joint commemorations this year are running under the theme, “Clean…
By Byron Mutingwende Churches under the banner of the Tehillar Christian Network led by Reverend Sam Malunga have commended and applauded First Lady Auxillia Mnangagwa for her community development initiatives and philanthropic work. “The works being carried out by Amai Mnangagwa are in line with Biblical statutes, oracles and ordinances. These call on…
