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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…
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…
During its General Shareholders Meeting (GSM) in Kigali yesterday, Africa50, the pan-African investment platform, announced that the Republic of Zimbabwe has joined as its 31st shareholder. Speaking during the event, Africa50 CEO, Alain Ebobissé, thanked the government of Zimbabwe for its commitment to the institution, which marks a welcome expansion in southern Africa. “We are…
There is need for real media law and policy reforms, the Media Institute of Southern Africa (MISA) Zimbabwe Chapter’s Executive Director, Tabani Moyo has said. “The more things change the more they remain the same in the Zimbabwean context in as far as it pertains to the media law and policy reforms. Zimbabwe has taken…
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…
By Byron Mutingwende United Nations agencies of the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) and the World Food Programme are implementing projects to ensure food security in communities in the drought-prone Masvingo Province. WFP Food Assistance for Assets (FFA) Project Courtesy of a United Nations in Zimbabwe organised media tour, this publication visited the Chebvute…
By Byron Mutingwende The media plays an important role in defining common denominator in promoting national interest and setting progressive socio-economic and democratic agenda in the country, United Nations Resident Coordinator in Zimbabwe has said. “The role of media, including the newsprint, electronic and online/digital entities, cannot be over-emphasised in national development, which involves advancement…
By Tatenda Mujeyi Pastime Trust is actively engaging the arts industry whilst working towards art’s development of the sector. Founded 17 years ago by popular Zimbabwean actor, Jason Mphepo, the trust has grown to offer art solutions for the greater Zimbabwean Arts enthusiasts. “Patsime Trust was founded 17 years ago by popular TV personality in…
By Tatenda Mujeyi The Research Council of Zimbabwe (RCZ) announced in Harare today that it will hold national surveys in all the country’s provinces on research and development for the small to medium enterprises as well as cooperatives. RCZ, which falls under the Office of the President and Cabinet feels the survey will better inform…
The media should capture stories to do with youths and development, a representative of TheSpace has told journalists attending a workshop organised by the United Nations in Zimbabwe. TheSpace is a youth led organisation which worked in partnership with UN in conceptualising Sustainable Development Goals (SDGS) to young people. They worked with 120 youths (10…
The partnership will start by addressing educational and infrastructure needs of communities in the White Nile state Siemens (www.Siemens.com) and Plan International Germany have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to collaborate on future humanitarian projects to assist marginalised populations across Africa, with initial emphasis on Sudan, specifically displaced communities affected by conflict in neighbouring…
By Charles Dhewa Mobile money continues to be touted as a solution to the financial exclusion of many people in developing countries. However, examples in Zimbabwe are showing the need for cautious optimism. As an economic hub, Mbare mass market in Harare has more than 500 mobile money agents and the number is increasing. Why? …
Dr Major Anywhere Mutambudzi, Director of Media Services in the Ministry of Information, Publicity and Broadcasting Services has underscored the importance of the media in making the goals and aspirations of the United Nations a reality. He made the call during a UN Media Workshop at the Great Zimbabwe Hotel running from Sunday 7…
The Zimbabwe Peace Project (ZPP) has bemoaned discrimination prevalent in the distribution of food assistance as the inputs and food aid are channelled through local and traditional structures. ZPP said it has over the years documented numerous cases of destitute and marginalised citizens of Zimbabwe being unlawfully denied social welfare assistance, solely on the basis…
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Africa50, the pan-African infrastructure investment platform capitalised by the African Development Bank, 27 African countries, and two African Central Banks, is pleased to announce the appointment of Opuiyo Oforiokuma as Head of Strategy and Investor Relations. He assumed his position on July 1, 2019. Mr. Oforiokuma, a Nigerian and British national, is an infrastructure specialist…
Zimbabwean Christopher Gondwe has won this year’s Econet Victoria Falls Marathon which was run on Sunday, with Zambian Felistus Chitoshi taking the women’s top honours at the same 42.2km race. Gondwe crossed the finish line at Victoria Falls Primary School in a time of two hours, 25 minutes and 36 seconds, ahead of Zambia’s Costern…
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the Tony Elumelu Foundation (TEF) have launched a youth entrepreneurship programme for the Sahel region of Africa. The TEF-UNDP Sahel Youth Entrepreneurship programme will train, mentor and financially support 100,000 young entrepreneurs in Africa in 10 years . The goal is to contribute to the overall target to…
The Bank will also participate in the meetings of the 37th NEPAD Heads of state and Government Orientation Committee African Development Bank Group (www.AfDB.org) President Akinwumi Adesina will next week lead a delegation of top Bank officials to the extraordinary summit of Heads of State and Government of the African Union (AU) in Niger’s capital,…
By Tatenda Mujeyi The Zimbabwe Tourism Authority (ZTA) has partnered with the Harare City Council to venture into township tourism and market Zimbabwean townships. “We are indeed delighted and honoured to have you here, to participate, discuss and share in this Township Tourism Workshop under the theme ‘Unlocking & Empowering township communities through Tourism,” ZTA…
New book on how to restore trust in globalisation and democracy This week’s nomination of Christine Lagarde to be the next President of the European Central Bank is the latest example of women in top positions in economic policymaking around the globe. A new book from the Centre for Economic Policy Research (CEPR), the European…
Under the high patronage of H.E. Denis Sassou Nguesso, President of the Republic of Congo, the Pan-African Parliament (PAP) in collaboration with the Republic of Congo and the United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS), will hold a High-Level Pan-African Summit on HIV/AIDS and health financing in Africa from 11 to 12 July 2019 in Brazzaville, Congo. The…
By Byron Mutingwende The Famine Early Warning Systems Network (FEWS NET) under the auspices of the SADC Food Agriculture and Natural Resources Directorate has said the 2018-19 Summer Agricultural season was one of the driest since 1981. This was revealed by Dr. Tamuka Magadzire, the FEWS NET Regional Scientist for Southern Africa during…
Mack Air and Air Zimbabwe signed an Agreement for the launch of the “Flame Lily Hoppa” domestic and regional air service in Harare, Zimbabwe on the 4th of July 2019. The agreement outlines an integrated and synergistic operational and commercial partnership between the two airlines. This agreement includes the imminent launch of daily domestic scheduled…
By Tatenda Mujeyi All is set for the National Disabilities Expo scheduled for the Bulawayo City Hall from the 31st of July to the 2nd of August under the hashtag disability is open for inclusive investments. Zimbabwe Disability Expos were introduced in 2012 “seek to explore the untold stories of people with disabilities and we…
By Tatenda Mujeyi The Zimbabwe Tourism Authority has donated training kits to the country’s netball team ‘The Gems’ who are scheduled to leave for the Netball World Cup in Liverpool in the United Kingdom. The donation comes at the right time as the team was facing shortages to best meet their preparedness ahead of the…
By Tatenda Mujeyi The second edition of the renewable energy conference held in Harare yesterday explored the mixed fortunes characteristic of the Zimbabwean energy sector. The key challenge in the energy sector was inaccessibility of energy to the majority of the population which left non-renewable energy as the only option. “Latest figures from ZIMSTATS indicated…
As natural disasters threaten the most vulnerable people in the Southern Africa and Indian Ocean region, the EU is providing €7 million in humanitarian aid to increase the capacity of communities and authorities to prepare for and respond to disasters. This aid is in addition to the approximately €17 million in EU humanitarian assistance given…
Fish accounts for more than one-fifth of the protein intake of African south of the Sahara and provides a livelihood to millions of people Africa’s small-scale fisheries play a critical role in global food security and must be supported with greater research and investment, say international and African experts. Industry, NGO, government and academic representatives…
Mauritius is one of the Small Islands Developing States (SIDS), that is highly vulnerable to climate change due to its smallness, remoteness and exposure to natural hazards. This was revealed by Dharamraj Deenoo, the Deputy Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Social Security, Environment and Sustainable Development in his presentation at the Vulnerability Assessment…
This 2-day roadshow is a demonstration of what the Chamber can accomplish for African governments and private stakeholders The biggest names in the Chinese energy industry participated in the EG Ronda Licensing Round Roadshow in Beijing yesterday, hosted by the African Energy Chamber (EnergyChamber.org/). This is the first investment roadshow organised by the Chamber in…
By Byron Mutingwende Across a number of counties in Southern Africa, vulnerability assessment and analysis results for the 2018/19 agricultural season paint a gloomy picture but with relevant interventions there is light at the end of the tunnel. This write-up will focus on Zimbabwe. Addressing stakeholders during the Windhoek Regional Vulnerability Assessment and…
ActionAid Zimbabwe (AAZ) in partnership with Zimbabwe Environment Lawyers Association (ZELA), AfroSoft Private Limited and Africa Breeders Services Total Cattle Management (ABS TCM) has launched the Second Phase of the Zimbabwe Resilience Building Fund (ZRBF) Programme in the Zambezi Valley reaching 45 105 households. Phase 1 of the ZRBF Programme ran from July 2016 to May…
Frontline AIDS was delighted to welcome leading Zimbabwean HIV specialist Lois Chingandu as the organisation’s new Director of Evidence and Influence. Lois brings more than 20 years of hands-on leadership experience on HIV, sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR), gender activism and civil society engagement to the position. In her most recent role…
By Tatenda Mujeyi The Zimbabwe UK soccer team won the UK-Afcon Cup over the weekend despite the national team’s poor show case over in the tournament in Egypt. The games were “played during the weekend of 29th June 2019. Powerhouse teams turned up in full force including Morocco, Nigeria, Ghana, Cameroon, Tanzania, Liberia, Zimbabwe and…
