US$400 million NRZ recapitalisation project gains traction

Advocate Martin Dinha, the Chairperson of the National Railways of Zimbabwe (NRZ) has said the company has received the submissions for funding made towards the US$400 million recapitalisation project by the Diaspora Infrastructure Development Group (DIDG)/Transnet Consortium.   The Chairman said the NRZ now awaits guidance from Treasury on the availability of the said funding,…

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How knowledge is different from technical expertise and more powerful

By Charles Dhewa African countries have been taking advice from foreign technical experts for generations. If technical expertise was a solution, the majority of countries and poor communities would have moved out of poverty by now. The fact that poverty levels have remained the same and in some cases worsened indicates a need for developing…

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Drought Affecting Gardening Schemes in Shurugwi

By Abigail Mzimbawakhe (Midlands Correspondent) Gardening schemes that have been assisting Shurugwi residents with food and vegetables have been affected by drought. A group of 29 villagers established a garden project called “Tirivamwe” to avoid serious food shortages in their area. The gardening project, established to cater for orphans, vulnerable people and local widows most…

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ZESN commemorates International Day of Democracy

Today, the Zimbabwe Election Support Network (ZESN) joins Zimbabwe and the World at large in commemorating the International Day of Democracy on this 15th day of September 2019 running under the theme, “Participation.” This day comes amid continued calls by civil society and institutions supporting democracy for multi-stakeholder efforts towards the promotion of inclusion, equal treatment,…

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Innovative thinking marks African Development Bank’s Africa jobs manifesto

Innovative thinking about Africa’s conventional employment issues is what marks the African Development Bank’s (www.AfDB.org) new policy research document “Creating Decent Jobs: Strategies, Policies, and Instruments,” participants heard at the report launch, held 12 September 2019. The report elicited strong presentations and a lively debate during the event which took place in the Babacar N’Diaye…

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Sanganai/Hlanganani: Musimboti African Medicine in Bulawayo providing traditional community health services

By Byron Mutingwende   The Sanganai Hlanganani World Tourism Expo has gone a gear up by including medicinal tourism among the exhibitors. Spiked Online Media while touring stands at the on-going showcase caught up with Musimboti Health Centre whose owner said medical tourism has low-hanging fruits to support the wellbeing of the citizenry in pursuit…

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Givemore Chidzidzi rallies women to grow their entrepreneurial expertise in the tourism sector

Mr Givemore Chidzidzi, the Zimbabwe Tourism Authority (ZTA) Acting Chief Executive better known in the sector as “Mr. Tourism” has urged women to work towards strengthening and growing their entrepreneurial expertise in the tourism sector. He made the remarks during the Sanganai Hlanganani Capacity Building Workshop For “Women Entrepreneurs in Tourism” held on 14 September…

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Everest Summiteer and Conservationist, Holly Budge, Immerses Herself With Fully Armed, All-Female, Anti Poaching Team in Zimbabwe

Holly Budge has been in Zimbabwe for the past two weeks where she has immersed herself on the frontline with Akashinga, a fully armed, all-female, anti-poaching team who operate in the Zambezi Valley. Budge is no stranger to the front line having spent several weeks last year with The Black Mambas in South Africa, who…

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Ethiopian Airlines brings the World to 2019 Sangani/Hlangani Travel and Tourism Expo

Ethiopian Airlines as the official carrier of the 2019 Sangani/Hlangani International Travel and Tourism Expo has brought participants and buyers from various part of the world to Bulawayo. The 12th edition of Sanganai/Hlanganani World Travel and Tourism Expo is taking place in Bulawayo from September 12th – 14th 2019. Ethiopian Airlines has offered discounted rate…

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UN expert on rights to freedom of peaceful assembly and association to visit Zimbabwe

UN Special Rapporteur Clément Nyaletsossi Voule will visit Zimbabwe from 17 to 27 September 2019 to assess the country’s achievements and challenges in relation to the exercise of the rights to freedom of peaceful assembly and of association in the country.   This is the first official visit by an independent human rights expert, appointed by…

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As the 2020 budget consultations beckon, ZIMCODD calls for earnest citizen participation

BY Zimbabwe Coalition on Debt and Development “Don’t tell me what you value, show me your budget and I’ll tell you what you value.” Joe Biden Joe Biden’s remarks bears testimony to the importance of budgeting both at local and national level. The national budget is the anchor for any country’s developmental programmes, not only because…

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NRZ Museum Is Historical And A Preservation of National Heritage

By Byron Mutingwende   The National Railways of Zimbabwe (NRZ)’s museum has been hailed as a repository of heritage and national history.   Speaking at the Sanganai hlanganani World Tourism Expo Buyers Cocktail held at the Bulawayo Railway Museum, NRZ General Manager, Mr. Lewis Mukwada said his organisation’s partnership with the Zimbabwe Tourism Authority (ZTA)…

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Psycho-Social Support Programmes for Cyclone Idai Victims

By Joyce Mukucha Following Cyclone Idai which struck Zimbabwe in March 2019 causing extensive damage in Manicaland, psychosocial support is being extended to the victims to guarantee individuals and communities heal, adapt, accept and cope with the situation caused by the disaster. In an interview, the Minister of State for Provincial Affairs for Manicaland Honourable…

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Sanganai/Hlanganani World Tourism Expo kicks off on a high note

By Byron Mutingwende   The Sanganai Hlanganani Tourism Expo has kicked off on a high note at the famous Zimbabwe International Trade Fair (ZITF) in Bulawayo.   Addressing the media at a press briefing at the expo today, Mr. Givemore Chidzidzi, the Zimbabwe Tourism Authority (ZTA)’s Acting Chief Executive said his organisation’s projection and planning…

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Every citizen has the right to possess national documents: ZHRC

By Abigail Mzimbawakhe (Midlands Correspondent) In a preparatory meeting that was held yesterday at Fairmile Hotel in Gweru, Zimbabwe Human Rights Commission (ZHRC) urged citizens to have national documents so that they cannot be denied their basic human rights. ZHRC will be conducting a National Inquiry next week throughout the Midlands Province trying to identify…

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Norton registers considerable development under Mliswa’s leadership

By Joyce Mukucha As the year winds down, the Member of the House of Assembly for Norton Constituency Honourable Temba Mliswa expressed his excitement as his constituency substantial developmental initiatives. One of the notable developments in Norton is the resuscitation of Lucas Battery Company which resumed the production after so many years of not operating….

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Leadership, innovation key to Africa’s food security: Masiyiwa shows private sector

Outgoing Africa Green Revolution Alliance (AGRA) Chairman Strive Masiyiwa says during his tenure as chairman of the institution, he focused on using entrepreneurial tools to lift African agricultural production. Writing in his Facebook blog, Masiyiwa gives 10 examples: #1. We financed 110 seed manufacturing companies in 16 countries. These businesses received an average of $2m…

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CHRA opposed to unilateral increases on water charges

In light of the continued unilateral decisions (which continue to affect residents) at the Harare City Council, the Combined Harare Residents Association (CHRA) has said it is seriously considering the public litigation route.   Recently, on September 9, 2019, council issued, a ‘proposal’ to increase water charges from RTGs0.80 to RTGs7.00 on the justification that…

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Equatorial Guinea Touts Economy and Reforms at World Economic Forum

The Government of Equatorial Guinea, represented by the Ministry of Economy, Finance and Planning (http://bit.ly/2lJ4Mqo), has concluded a successful mission at the 28th World Economic Forum (WEF) on Africa, which was held last week in Cape Town, South Africa. H.E. Minister Cesar Mba Abogo led a team of officials that joined more than 1,500 regional…

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Air Zimbabwe partners the Zimbabwe Tourism Authority for Sanganai/Hlanganani

Air Zimbabwe has partnered the Zimbabwe Tourism Authority for Sanganai/Hlanganani World Tourism Expo 2019 as the official domestic carrier, an official has said. Head of Corporate Affairs at ZTA Godfrey ‘Chief’ Koti, confirmed yesterday that the national airline is the official carrier for the domestic travel for Sanganai/Hlanganani. “Air Zimbabwe has several flights to the…

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Junior Chamber International World Presidency to hoist Zimbabwe’s flag

By Joyce Mukucha As Zimbabwe re-engages the international community to foster goodwill and understanding in line with the nation’s mantra, ‘Zimbabwe is Open for Business’, the elected 2020 Junior Chamber International (JCI) World Presidential Candidate, Itai Manyere who will represent Africa and the Middle East is expected to use the opportunity to raise Zimbabwe’s profile….

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Women Are Entrepreneurial But Often Relegated to the Periphery of Business

By Joyce Mukucha As the Zimbabwean economic situation continues to dwindle with unemployment rate increasing, most women in rural areas are becoming creative and innovative as they thrive to uplift their living standards, feed and support their families. In the 10 provinces of the country, venturing into agricultural activities is one of the captain projects…

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ICT stakeholders deliberate on health effects of EMF radiation

Information communication technology (ICT) stakeholders from the Southern African Development Community (SADC) are meeting in the resort town of Victoria Falls to deliberate on the health effects of electromagnetic fields (EMF) to users of telecommunication equipment and come up with measures to ensure a safe environment for telecoms users. Officially opening the meeting in Victoria…

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It is not late for African countries to start building home-grown economies

By Charles Dhewa Instead of competing for external extractive investors and Foreign Direct Investment (FDI), African countries should start building home-grown economies anchored on Indigenous Knowledge Systems (IKS) which continue to keep rural communities resilient. IKS have traditionally been adept at strengthening relationships, trust, social fabrics as well as people’s passion and commitment to grow…

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Climate leaders to map out UN Decade on Ecosystem Restoration

Climate, Indigenous and youth leaders, environmental activists and musicians will be among 700 delegates meeting to hash out vital restoration strategies at the Global Landscapes Forum (GLF) in New York on Sept. 28, in preparation for the launch of the U.N. Decade on Ecosystem Restoration. The decade will provide a framework for landscape conservation and restoration, a process…

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TICAD Pledges to Spur More Investments in Global Health

The Seventh Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD7) made a strong pledge by Africa and Japan to invest in health in efforts to end infectious diseases, strengthen health systems and deliver universal health coverage. In the final Yokohama declaration, TICAD7 resolved to invest to reinforce primary health care and promote resilient health systems, including…

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NAC urges men to continuously seek medical services to combat spread of HIV

By Nyasha Mutena The National AIDS Council has intensified the fight against HIV and AIDS by imploring men to seek HIV and AIDS services and engage in systematic dialogues through the behaviour change communication strategy, a platform to develop positive behaviours, promote and sustain individual, community and societal behaviour change to end the pandemic. In…

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DRC President to Host InvestDRC Forum during First South Africa State Visit

As part of President Félix Tshisekedi’s first state visit to South Africa, the Government of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) will host its first ever InvestDRC Forum on November 22, 2019 in Johannesburg. Organized under the auspices of the Government of DRC. InvestDRC (www.InvestDRC2019.com) is the premier platform for networking and high-level discussions on the…

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African Green Revolution Forum 2019: AfDB, partners relaunch agriculture platform

Platform important tool for learning lessons from each other and to help move Africa to a more dynamic agriculture The African Development Bank  (AfDB.org), the Rockefeller Foundation and the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation have relaunched a platform to assist African agriculture ministers and other key stakeholders to promote strong growth in agricultural production and…

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Climate Change a threat to socio-economic development

By Joyce Mukucha   The Minister of Lands, Agriculture, Water, Climate and Rural Resettlement Rtd. Gen. Hon Perrance Shiri said Climate change was a cross-cutting issue affecting all socio-economic development sectors and urged line ministries to integrate climate change into their policy planning and budgeting frameworks as a way of mitigating the consequences. He was…

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Amos Chibaya donates cement to schools in his constituency

By Abigail Mzimbawakhe (Midlands Correspondent) MDC National Organising Secretary, Honourable Amos Chibaya yesterday donated 50 bags of cement each to Mkoba 3 High School and Takunda Primary School in a bid to build infrastructure needed at the mentioned schools. In an interview with Spiked Online Media, Honourable Chibaya said the cement was purchased under the…

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GreenWorks aims to go nationwide supplying livestock fodder

Abigail Mzimbawakhe (Midlands Correspondent) GreenWorks Company, which was founded by Sebastian Sibanda is aiming to provide the whole of Zimbabwe with organic fodder for livestock. The company provides organic fodder for all species of grazing animals that include cattle, goats, sheep, pigs as well as all poultry. The founder, Sibanda said that he is aiming…

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Ethiopian Airlines Named Sanganai Hlanganani World Tourism Expo Official Airline

The Zimbabwe Tourism Authority (ZTA) and Ethiopian Airlines (ET) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU.) The African Aviation Giant, Ethiopian Airlines are the official airline for the 12th Edition of the Sanganai/Hlanganani World Tourism Expo. ZTA signed an MOU with ET today ahead of the tourism expo. Speaking on the sidelines of the signing…

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Spiritual leader Sekuru Banda weighs in on xenophobia

By Byron Mutingwende   Celebrated traditional healer and spiritual leader Sekuru Banda has expressed disdain at the on-going xenophobic attacks in South Africa. Addressing journalists in the capital soon after touching down at the Robert Mugabe International Airport from Asia where he had gone for an international herbal conference in China and Japan, Sekuru Banda…

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