Record number of chartered secretaries graduate

A record number of students graduated as chartered secretaries on Saturday (June 8) at an historic graduation ceremony at which the first students from a joint Great Zimbabwe University and Institute of Chartered Secretaries in Zimbabwe programme graduated alongside other ICSAZ students. There were 293 graduates who completed their final ICSAZ examinations last year, three…

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Cyclone Idai challenges yet to be fully addressed: OCHA

By Tatenda Mujeyi A United Nations (UN) Delegation led by Assistant Secretary General for Humanitarian Affairs and Deputy Emergency Relief Coordinator in the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA), Ms Ursula Mueller, presented a press briefing on their findings following a tour to Cyclone hit areas. The delegation’s visit was necessitated…

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Zimnat and THI bring agricultural innovation to ADMA Agrishow

Zimnat and THI Insurance, which earlier this year entered into an underwriting management agency agreement with Zimnat General Insurance, are jointly participating in this year’s Agricultural Dealers’ and Managers’ Association Agrishow, which runs from Thursday until Saturday at Borrowdale Racecourse in Harare. The agreement between THI and Zimnat General Insurance, which came into effect on…

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How capital determines the structure of agriculture and food systems in Africa

By Charles Dhewa How capital determines the structure of agriculture and food systems in Africa Although finance will not solve all challenges facing developing countries, the structure of African agriculture is largely shaped by the way capital flows into this fundamental sector. In Zimbabwe, for instance, more than 55% of the entire capital devoted to…

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Double Dose of Drama On DSTV this month

Strong female leads with dark, compelling and riveting stories make their way to DStv this June on some of television’s most critically acclaimed dramas. M-Net (DStv channel, 102) headliners,  Big Little Lies season 2 and The Handmaid’s Tale season 3 both start on Monday 10 June at 21:00  and 22:00  respectively. With (growing) ensemble casts and brand new seasons, these award-winning…

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IMS Zimbabwe, ‘Health in Your Hands Sanitarium’ promotes community health

BY BYRON MUTINGWENDE The Christian-related International Missionary Society (IMS) Zimbabwe, in partnership with “Health in Your Hands Sanitarium’ has been hailed for promoting healthy living lifestyle in communities countrywide. IMS, started in 1914 in Mosbach, Germany, is leaving a positive trail in the health sector, particularly in poor rural communities where the majority of the…

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ZTA, Pan Natura market Destination Zimbabwe

By Tatenda Mujeyi The Zimbabwe Tourism Authority (ZTA) has engaged German tourist destination marketers, Pan Natura, in a bid to enhance promotion of Zimbabwe as a favourable tourist destination. The 10-member delegation visited Mana pools among other Zimbabwean destinations and left Zimbabwe today for German were they said they will market Zimbabwe to potential German…

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CBZ Holds Annual General Meeting

The CBZ held its 2018 Annual General Meeting with focus on the operating environment, banks 2018 milestones, corporate social responsibility programmes among other topical issues in Harare this week. The AGM noted the success of CBZ during the reviewed period as driven by diversification and new product offerings that are underpinned by expenditure increases. “There…

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Good back-up power now essential for security systems

Safeguard Security has advised householders and business people to ensure their properties are secure and that security alarm batteries are adequate to protect their properties during electricity load shedding, particularly at night.   The recently introduced load shedding, which is seeing some areas going without electricity for more than 10 hours every day, is leaving…

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Capital Markets Evaluator, Akribos says Econet Wireless (EWZ)'s Shares Are Currently Undervalued

Econet the network of choice for corporate consumers

Zimbabwe Stock Exchange listed mobile network service provider Econet Wireless Zimbabwe is the network of choice for 88 percent of corporate consumers in the country, according to a survey commissioned by the telecoms regulator, the Postal and Telecommunications Regulatory Authority of Zimbabwe(POTRAZ). The consumer satisfaction survey, for the period ending December 2018, conducted by Topline…

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CHRA urges Harare Mayor to urgently halt all water disconnections

The Combined Harare Residents Association (CHRA) has urged Harare Mayor Herbert Gomba to “cease all arbitrary water disconnections” across the City in the absence of a billing system. CHRA described the actions by City of Harare of arbitrarily disconnecting water to arm twist or coerce ratepayers to pay rates when it cannot ascertain payments made…

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Government Intensifies Cyclone Idai Recovery Efforts

Staff Writer Cabinet is intensifying efforts to rehabilitate Cyclone Idai affected areas, the Minister of Media Information and Broadcasting services Monica Mutsvangwa said at a post cabinet briefing held at Munhumutapa Building in Harare yesterday. Government has been given the go ahead by the traditional leaders to undertake the relocation exercise and has begun intensifying…

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NANGO invites citizens to online discussion on TSP

Discussion runs from 3 June to 3 July 2019 In October 2018, the Government of Zimbabwe introduced the Transitional Stabilisation Programme (TSP) to stimulate economic growth and stabilise the macroeconomic situation in the country. The Programme outlines policies, programmes and projects that will guide Zimbabwe’s socio-economic interventions and initiate policy responses to position the country…

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Armed State Security Agents Besieged CiZC Chairperson’s Residence

By Own Correspondent A group of suspected security agents reportedly besieged the Crisis in Zimbabwe Coalition Chairperson, Mr. Rashid Mahiya’s residence at around 5AM. The men spent 30 minutes knocking violently at his door and refused to identify themselves. Mahiya was arrested in February following the January 2019 clampdown by the state on civil society…

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Gender Links gives a thumbs up to new SA Cabinet

Gender Links (GL) has welcomed the 50/50 cabinet and change in women’s minister announced by President Cyril Ramaphosa last week, but says he missed the opportunity to appoint a woman deputy President and restructure the women’s ministry. Announcing his long-awaited cabinet following the 8 May elections, President Ramaphosa proudly announced that South Africa has achieved…

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Small consistent incomes are better than random high yields

By Charles Dhewa Rural households that receive regular small incomes tend to have a better standard of living than those earning a once-off payment from a single commodity like cotton, cocoa or tobacco. Levels of malnutrition and poverty are often higher among communities that depend on high yielding mono-crops than those surviving on diverse agricultural…

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Biodiversity decline hampering tourism

By Tatenda Mujeyi and Byron Mutingwende The decline in biodiversity initiated by malpractices in administering natural resources and ecosystem management is hampering the realisation of maximum potential tourism returns. The remarks were echoed by most speakers at the belated World Biodiversity Day commemorations hosted by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Harare last Thursday….

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Proper information management promotes good governance, transparency

By Byron Mutingwende   Information is a fundamental asset and managing it is critical for ensuring evidence and accountability, Minister of Public Service, Labour and Social Welfare, Dr Sekai Nzenza has said.   She made the remarks at a meeting organised by the National University of Science and Technology (NUST) held under the theme “Evidence-based…

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Cyclone Idai effects from a gender perspective: Preliminary report by Oxfam, ZGC

By Byron Mutingwende   The Zimbabwe Gender Commission (ZGC) in partnership with Oxfam Zimbabwe have provided a preliminary report after visiting Manicaland province, Chimanimani from the 19th to the 25th of May 2019 with an objective to appreciate the effects of Cyclone Idai from a gender perspective.   Margaret Mukahanana-Sangarwe, the ZGC Chairperson briefed journalists about…

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Econet, Yara Launch Generation Africa in Bid to Promote Youth Entrepreneurship to Africa

Telecommunications company Econet and a global 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 money to two exceptional business…

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USAID launches farmer-to-farmer program in Zimbabwe

The five-year USAID-funded Farmer-to-Farmer Program (2018-2023) launched on May 30. At a launch event held at Africa Synod House, representatives of the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), the Government of Zimbabwe, a Farmer-to-Farmer volunteer, and implementing organization Cultivating New Frontiers in Agriculture (CNFA) reaffirmed their shared commitment to strengthening agriculture and resilience in Zimbabwe….

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SAfAIDS spearheading campaign on ending unsafe abortion in SADC

By Byron Mutingwende   The Southern Africa HIV and AIDS Information Dissemination Service (SAfAIDS) is advocating for SADC Member States to scale up prevention of unintended pregnancies and unsafe abortions among sexually active adolescents.   To do this the organisation is employing a number of strategies including developing and rolling out a regional campaign in…

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Menstrual hygiene a critical health consideration

By Tatenda Mujeyi Menstrual hygiene is a critical health consideration that every society has to prioritise for society’s development. The remarks were universally echoed by speakers at the commemoration of the World Menstrual Hygiene day in Harare yesterday. Standards are being implemented to see to it that the complete range of sanitary products meets world…

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UN team, Ambassadors assess relief impact in Cyclone Idai affected areas

The UN Resident Coordinator’s Office in liaison with the Government organised a field visit to Chimanimani from 28 to 29 May 2019 for Ambassadors accredited to Zimbabwe that include Australia, Germany, India, Portugal, South Africa, United Kingdom, and representatives of Embassies of Ireland and Japan.   The objective of the field mission was to assess…

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Kwesé Free Sports to broadcast Castle Africa 5-a-side football across the continent

Castle Lager, South Africa’s most loved and iconic brand, has joined forces with pan-African sports and entertainment channel, Kwesé Free Sports, to deliver the second edition of Africa’s Premier Social Football League, Africa 5-a-side (Africa 5s), to football fans across the continent.   The partnership will afford football loving fans across the continent an opportunity…

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ZESA Power Outages Crippling Businesses, Communities

By Tatenda Mujeyi The load shedding measures introduced by the power utility, ZESA, have left communities crippled as they can no longer go through their daily business efficiently. The load shedding measures which have seen most neighbourhoods accessing electricity for 12 hours a day commenced last month following announcement that the water levels at Kariba…

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Switzerland, FAO hand over 14 rehabilitated irrigation schemes in Masvingo

Switzerland through the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC) and the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) have handed over 14 rehabilitated irrigation schemes to 1’519 smallholder farmers in Masvingo Province in Zimbabwe. This marks the conclusion of the Smallholder Irrigation Programme (SIP) which was funded by the SDC to the tune of CHF 6…

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Africa Takes Lead to Ban Plastic Bags in Bid to Tackle Pollution

Tourists visiting Tanzania are being urged to remove plastic bags from their luggage after the East African nation implemented a ban aimed at tackling pollution and protecting the environment. As of June 1, travelers to Tanzania will have to pack very carefully. The country announced the implementation of the second phase of its plastic bag ban on May 16. Visitors are advised to avoid packing…

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Step up partnerships to end sexual exploitation in varsities: Parajuli

Sexual exploitation is prevalent at universities in Zimbabwe, amid calls by various stakeholders to step up partnerships to address the problem.   This emerged at a dialogue supported by the Embassies of Sweden and Canada that brought together 10 Universities that was held on Friday 24 May 2019 at the University of Zimbabwe Sport Pavilion….

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Early Recovery programme for Cyclone Idai survivors: ActionAid deepens support

ActionAid Zimbabwe, in partnership with Jekesa Pfungwa Vuligqondo and Simukai Child Protection Programme, is introducing an early recovery programme for Cyclone Idai Survivors in Chimanimani and Chipinge as the organisation moves its response from immediate needs to mid- term. Reaching to over 5 000 people, ActionAid Zimbabwe is introducing interventions such as psychosocial support, and livelihoods…

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UNICEF contributes bicycles to support the child protection work of Community Childcare Workers

UNICEF today presented the first batch of 2,857 bicycles to the Ministry of Public Service, Labour and Social Welfare to support and improve the ability of Community Childcare Workers (CCW) to provide child protection services in Zimbabwe. The vehicles will be distributed to Community Childcare Workers across the country in the coming months. The bicycles…

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ZESN reiterates calls for an all-inclusive national dialogue

By ZESN Information The Zimbabwe Election Support Network (ZESN) notes efforts by political parties that participated in the 30 July 2018 harmonised elections to engage in dialogue. The network also notes that some political parties which participated in the harmonised elections are not participating in the political dialogue raising  issues around the legitimacy of the dialogue,…

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Zimbabwe engages African Peer Review Mechanism

By Tatenda Mujeyi The Zimbabwean Government has engaged the African Peer Review Mechanism, an agency of the United Nations that caters for governance, sustainable development and peace building. The African Peer Review Mechanism is also the membership board that facilitates United Nations signatories to be members of the New Economic Plan for African Development (NEPAD)….

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Facebook Celebrates One Year of NG_Hub

Celebrating exactly a year to the day since the doors of NG_Hub opened in Lagos, and Facebook (www.Facebook.com) further cemented its ambitions to train users across Nigeria in digital skills, Facebook released an infographic highlighting key milestones over the past year. Created as part of Facebook’s ongoing commitment and investment in growing the start-up ecosystem,…

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