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

Byron Adonis Mutingwende6 years ago05 mins

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…

Amnesty International Zimbabwe suspended amid fraud allegations

Byron Adonis Mutingwende6 years ago02 mins

The International Board of Amnesty International has taken the unprecedented step of suspending Amnesty International Zimbabwe (AIZ) from the global movement and placing it under administration following evidence of fraud and serious financial misconduct. According to Robert Shivambu, Amnesty International Media Manager for Southern Africa, an extensive forensic audit was conducted in late 2018 which…

EMA to end peat fire

Byron Adonis Mutingwende6 years ago03 mins

By Edward Makuzva Wetlands are one of the most productive ecosystems in the world, as they provide benefits to human beings and the environment hence the need to end peat fires, an official said. Addressing journalists at a media tour organised by the Environmental Management Agency (EMA), on peat fires which have been recorded in…

European Tourism Ministers meet in Croatia to Advance Development, Innovation and Partnerships

Byron Adonis Mutingwende6 years ago04 mins

Innovation, partnerships and managing rising tourist numbers have been top of the agenda at the 64th Meeting of the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) Regional Commission for Europe, held in Zagreb, Croatia this week (27-30 May). Croatia was unanimously chosen to host the annual meeting of the tourism ministers of UNWTO Member States in Europe. The…

USAID launches farmer-to-farmer program in Zimbabwe

Byron Adonis Mutingwende6 years ago03 mins

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….

SAfAIDS spearheading campaign on ending unsafe abortion in SADC

Byron Adonis Mutingwende6 years ago6 years ago011 mins

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…

Menstrual hygiene a critical health consideration

Byron Adonis Mutingwende6 years ago6 years ago04 mins

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…

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

Byron Adonis Mutingwende6 years ago06 mins

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…

ZESA Power Outages Crippling Businesses, Communities

Byron Adonis Mutingwende6 years ago04 mins

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…

Zimbabwe to lose about US$100 million as Astro Mobile sets up manufacturing plant in Zambia

Byron Adonis Mutingwende6 years ago05 mins

By Byron Mutingwende In a move perceived by many as counter-productive, Zimbabwe is set to lose close to US$100 million worth of exports annually after Astro Mobile failed to get support to set up a manufacturing plant in the country but was instead welcomed in Zambia. “The move by the government to put…

Various shades of shrinkage and identity theft in the market

Byron Adonis Mutingwende6 years ago010 mins

By Charles Dhewa Every time farmers inquire about prices of commodities in the market they are often looking for the highest price. However, unless there are serious shortages, in both formal and informal markets, it is rare for farmers or suppliers to sell the entire consignment at the top price. In almost all agricultural commodities…

Switzerland, FAO hand over 14 rehabilitated irrigation schemes in Masvingo

Byron Adonis Mutingwende6 years ago01 mins

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…

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

Byron Adonis Mutingwende6 years ago010 mins

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…

NANGO celebrates Africa Day

Byron Adonis Mutingwende6 years ago07 mins

The National Association of Non-Governmental Organisations (NANGO), the umbrella body of NGOs operating in Zimbabwe has joined the continent in celebrating Africa Day. It reiterated that Africa made history on the 25th of May 1963 by establishing the Organisation of African Union (OAU), which was later, in 2002, renamed the African Union. NANGO described the…

The Zimbabwe Food and Culture Festival roars to life

Byron Adonis Mutingwende6 years ago06 mins

The First Lady Amai Auxilia Mnangagwa says the inaugural Zimbabwe Food and Culture Festival is a platform for Zimbabweans to celebrate the country’s authentic traditional way of living. The festival is running from the 23rd to the 25th of May 2019 in Harare. The fiesta is being held on the backdrop of efforts to boost…

Step up partnerships to end sexual exploitation in varsities: Parajuli

Byron Adonis Mutingwende6 years ago012 mins

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….

Environmental Lawyers Launch High Court Application On Trade In Wild Elephants

Byron Adonis Mutingwende6 years ago04 mins

The People and Earth Solidarity Law Network (PESLawyers) has launched an application for an interdict with the High Court on Zimbabwe’s trade in wild elephants. The lawyers have since served the court papers on the respondents who are the Zimbabwe Parks and Wildlife Management Authority (Zimparks), The Director-General of Zimparks (in his official capacity) and…

Early Recovery programme for Cyclone Idai survivors: ActionAid deepens support

Byron Adonis Mutingwende6 years ago05 mins

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…

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

Byron Adonis Mutingwende6 years ago05 mins

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…

Tourism Business Council of Zimbabwe Board named

Byron Adonis Mutingwende6 years ago6 years ago04 mins

By Tatenda Mujeyi The Tourism Business Council of Zimbabwe has announced its board for the year which will work with the President of the council to see to the implementation of TBCZ’s mandate. The board which comprises of past TBCZ board members and new members from the business and tourism sector will work towards improving…

Ecocash new innovation: Micro Services for customer convenience

Byron Adonis Mutingwende6 years ago6 years ago03 mins

EcoCash through the Cassava Smartech, an innovative and technology company, have joined the world class way of doing business with its all new micro services. The micro services allow for better interaction with customer base of over 9 million subscribers on-the-go thereby decongesting their call centre. Long queues, hours of waiting and disappointments will now be a…

UNWTO Secretary-General on official visit to Italy, Deepening Partnership

Byron Adonis Mutingwende6 years ago03 mins

The Secretary-General of the World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO), Zurab Pololikashvili, has arrived in Rome to begin a first visit to Italy as head of the specialised agency of the United Nations. During the three-day trip, he will meet with H.E. Mr. Gian Marco Centinaio, Minister of Agricultural, Food, Forestry Policies and Tourism for Italy. Mr…

ZESN reiterates calls for an all-inclusive national dialogue

Byron Adonis Mutingwende6 years ago05 mins

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,…

Zimbabwe engages African Peer Review Mechanism

Byron Adonis Mutingwende6 years ago6 years ago03 mins

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)….

Road Construction impacting Murehwa residents

Byron Adonis Mutingwende6 years ago04 mins

By Staff reporter The construction of the Macheke Road by the Murehwa Rural District Council has impacted the livelihood of local communities as it has impacted Agriculture and the general wellbeing of locals. The road which is 500 metres from the Murehwa Centre turnoff leading to Macheke is being dualised cutting through locals’ farm fields…

Facebook Celebrates One Year of NG_Hub

Byron Adonis Mutingwende6 years ago03 mins

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,…

Feja Feja policies render thousands stranded in the CBD

Byron Adonis Mutingwende6 years ago02 mins

By Jacob Mafume (MDC Spokesperson) The MDC is concerned with how the transport situation has deteriorated over the past few days due to Zanu PF’s incompetency, inconsistency and inability to make the right decisions. A country run through a series of stop gap measures is bound to degenerate into the chaos witnessed last night…

Do Elections Work In Zimbabwe?: The Script Remains the Same

Byron Adonis Mutingwende6 years ago6 years ago012 mins

By Dumisani O. Nkomo This article seeks to explore the efficacy of elections as a tool of democratic governance in Zimbabwe since 1980 . It is by no means exhaustive but in a brief and cursory manner looks at the merits and demerits of elections in their current form in Zimbabwe. I would like to…

Diversity, balance, sensitivity still missing in SA Television media: Gender Links

Byron Adonis Mutingwende6 years ago04 mins

By Gender Links Johannesburg, 20 May 2019 There is urgent need to achieve greater diversity, balance and sensitivity in the coverage of gender violence in South African television. This is the key finding of the first ever gender monitoring of the audio visual media to include entertainment and children’s programming, in addition to the news,…

Experts prepare for rapid changes in the digitisation of tax sector

Byron Adonis Mutingwende6 years ago6 years ago07 mins

By Charlene Kunira The current, defining technology trends are having a significant impact in the tax arena and these are effecting many organisations’ tax function, and the role of tax professionals in Zimbabwe. This has driven tax consulting firms to project into the future realising that it will be a period of significant technological advancement…

City of Bulawayo Ignites Celebrations

Byron Adonis Mutingwende6 years ago6 years ago05 mins

By Lovemore Chazingwa (News Correspondent) BULAWAYO – Entumbane Hall today plays host to City of Bulawayo’s launch of this year’s Culture Week, feeding into full blown 125 years of existence of the conservative territory, Spiked Online Media has learnt. In press statement obtained from the office of the public relations office, City of Bulawayo will…

International Tourism Numbers and Confidence on the Rise

Byron Adonis Mutingwende6 years ago04 mins

The latest issue of the UNWTO World Tourism Barometer from the World Tourism Organization shows that international tourism continued to grow over the first quarter of 2019. Though at a slower rate when compared with the last two years, the 4% increase registered in early 2019 is a very positive sign. The Middle East (+8%)…

Vaya Logistics set to give Cassava on Demand services a lift

Byron Adonis Mutingwende6 years ago6 years ago05 mins

Cassava Smartech Zimbabwe says its growing on-demand business is set for a boost with the coming on stream of fully-fledged logistics services. The listed tech giant’s CEO Mr Eddie Chibi said Cassava On Demand, which over the past six months has been offering Vaya Mobility services, had started rolling out Vaya Logistics services in earnest,…

All set for David Mascott Sports and Wellness Day

Byron Adonis Mutingwende6 years ago6 years ago06 mins

By Byron Mutingwende Sports and wellness are key ingredients for fitness and wellbeing and in that regard, all roads lead to David Mascott Country School for this noble initiative on Saturday 29 June 2019. Mrs. Gertrude Mandizvidza, the proprietor of David Mascott Country School and Good Care Pre School said the wellness of pupils and…

ZICHIRE-BC hails Brotha2Brotha Programmes

Byron Adonis Mutingwende6 years ago6 years ago04 mins

By Edward Makuzva ZICHIRE- BC Director, Walter Chikanya, has hailed the Brotha2 Brotha programme which uses sport as a mobilisation tool and key component of the behaviour change agent. In an interview, Chikanya said sport is not just used for entertainment only, and talented boys are linked to scouting through this programme. He added the…

JM Busha 54 Races host third tournament

Byron Adonis Mutingwende6 years ago6 years ago04 mins

By Tatenda Mujeyi The JMBUSHA 54 Races will this year host the 3rd edition of the JMBusha 54 Races Peace Pledge marathon, cycling and golf tournament with total prices of RTGS$60 500. “JM Busha 54 RACES Zimbabwe is delighted to be hosting the best third Edition of the games whose theme this year is “Step…

Distributed Power Africa in partnership with EDF to deploy hybrid energy in Africa

Byron Adonis Mutingwende6 years ago6 years ago07 mins

By Spiked Correspondent Distributed Power Africa (DPA), a subsidiary of Econet Wireless Global, and EDF (Électicité De France) a world leading electricity company, have signed partnership cooperation agreement to jointly develop Commercial and Industrial (C&I) and hybrid energy solutions to the African market. The collaboration is expected to focus on the development of distributed-energy solutions…

Capacity building workshop for editors on climate change hailed

Byron Adonis Mutingwende6 years ago6 years ago011 mins

By Byron Mutingwende The Awareness Workshop on Climate Change and Ozone for Editors held at Kadoma Rainbow Hotel last Saturday has been hailed as a platform that enlightened editors from main media platforms in Zimbabwe on climate change issues, causes and effects in Zimbabwe and around the world as well as how the country is…

To sell or not: decision-making challenges in unstable economic environments

Byron Adonis Mutingwende6 years ago6 years ago011 mins

By Charles Dhewa A majority of African farmers tend to make decisions based on their experiences, expectations and fears, especially in an unstable economic environment and changing climate. At the beginning of each marketing season, a question in every farmer’s head is “Should I sell now or later?” Since the future is unpredictable from both…

Chinese Embassy offers Cultural Exchange Programme

Byron Adonis Mutingwende6 years ago6 years ago04 mins

By Tatenda Mujeyi The Chinese Embassy to Zimbabwe on Friday showcased a series of arts performances from the Nanjing Province as part of strengthening the Cultural tide that comes with the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership. “As we know, China and Zimbabwe are good friends and partners, and we enjoy a comprehensive strategic partnership of cooperation. Cultural…

Chinese tourists expedition promises bigger visitations in future

Byron Adonis Mutingwende6 years ago6 years ago03 mins

A delegation of 343 tourists from China who have keen interests in exploring strategic alliances and business opportunities made their last stop at Victoria Falls – Zimbabwe’s most popular tourist destination located in the north-western corner of the country. The delegation’s visit to one of the natural wonders of the world included a boat cruise…

Econet’s Buddie Beatz music app excites the market

Byron Adonis Mutingwende6 years ago6 years ago05 mins

Buddie Beatz, the music app from Econet Wireless, continues to excite the market following its recent launch and its award-winning experiential exhibition at the Zimbabwe International Trade Fair (ZITF). “The interest has been phenomenal since, thanks to our customers that have taken this product to heart, and to the music artists who have been amazing,”…

A Geological Perspective On Regenerative Agriculture with David Montgomery

Byron Adonis Mutingwende6 years ago6 years ago05 mins

By John Wilson of Food Matters Zimbabwe Fame Here’s a 50-minute podcast interview with David Montgomery, a guitar-playing (belongs to two bands) Professor of Geomorphology at the University of Washington who has written books on Regenerative Agriculture. I sent out quotes from one of his books last weekend. I found the whole interview interesting, but the…

All set for inaugural Zimbabwe Food and Culture Festival

Byron Adonis Mutingwende6 years ago6 years ago04 mins

Zimbabwe’s efforts to boost domestic tourism pick up a gear with the inaugural Zimbabwe Food and Culture Festival scheduled to run in the capital from 23 – 25 May 2019 in the Harare Gardens from 0800 hours to 6 pm everyday. Preparations for the event are at an advanced stage. The festival’s main objective is…

Merck Foundation marks “World Hypertension Day 2019”

Byron Adonis Mutingwende6 years ago6 years ago03 mins

Merck Foundation has been providing One Year Diploma in Preventive Cardiovascular Medicine and Diabetes to young doctors from more than 40 African and Asian countries Merck Foundation (www.Merck-Foundation.com), the philanthropic arm of Merck KGaA Germany marked‘World Hypertension Day 2019’ by building hypertension care capacity in Africa and Asia through their nationwide programs. Dr. Rasha Kelej, CEO…