Mthuli Ncube ditches Nick Mangwana, creates parallel Ministry of Information: MDC

By Jacob Mafume (MDC National Spokesperson) Finance Minister Mthuli Ncube is a fraud. He has removed all doubt by his decision to give Acie Lumumba a treasury job. Lumumba is being rewarded for peddling pedestrian propaganda while expressing a vote of no confidence in Nick Mangwana who is so desperate to fill the George Charamba…

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Linda-Gail Bekker receives Desmond Tutu Award for HIV prevention research

The co-chairs of HIV Research for Prevention (HIVR4P 2018), the world’s only scientific meeting dedicated exclusively to biomedical HIV prevention, have announced that the 2018 Desmond Tutu Award for HIV Prevention Research and Human Rights will be presented to HIV researcher, physician and community advocate Linda-Gail Bekker of Cape Town, South Africa. The presentation will…

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Family Planning Ambassador Adiona Chidzonga is an inspiration

By Byron Mutingwende   Adiona Chidzonga, the Zimbabwe National Family Planning Council (ZNFPC) Brand Ambassador since January 2018 is an inspiration to the nation.   The ZNFPC is mandated to coordinate, take leadership and support implementation of integrated FP and related SRHR services in Zimbabwe. This includes provision of technical assistance to the family planning…

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USD 82 million worth of business opportunities at the first Nutrition Investor Forum in Africa

During the day, USD 82 million worth of investment opportunities were explored by over 60 fast-growing small and medium (SMEs) enterprises Leading business leaders, policy makers and prominent development campaigners joined over 200 delegates to launch the first ever Nutrition Africa Investor Forum (httpss://www.GainHealth.org/knowledge-centre/event/nutrition-africa-investor-forum/) in Nairobi, Kenya. High-level representatives from the World Bank, European Commission, International Finance…

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Seeking police clearance for jerry cans a new Mnangagwa madness

By Clr Jacob Mafume MDC National Spokesperson Zanu PF delights in half-baked solutions which are reactive, not well thought out and often misplaced. The government always runs country through notices mistaken for policy without the backing of a legislative framework. This is the case with the insane, mind boggling proclamation by the Minister of Energy,…

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Econet, Higherlife Foundation embark on massive clean-up campaign

By Gideon Madzikatidze Mobile telephony giant, Econet and Higherlife Foundation has embarked on a massive clean-up campaign in the high density suburbs of Budiriro and Glenview in an endeavour to combat cholera. Econet and Higherlife Foundation representative, Mr. Lovemore Nyatsine said the organisation has already recruited 600 volunteers serving as health stewards or advocates in…

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AfDB and partners’ innovative Room2Run a model for global lenders

Room2Run, the African Development Bank (www.AfDB.org) and partners’ innovative US $1 billion synthetic securitisation of a portfolio of seasoned African Development Bank private sector loans, will serve as a model for other lenders, help reduce costs, and shorten execution time, finance experts told participants at a workshop on Saturday. The landmark securitisation instrument, a first for any…

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Japan gives US$1 million for food security, nutrition and health project

At Tsholotsho Hospital on Thursday 11 October 2018, the Government of Japan officially handed over a contribution of US$ 1 million to enhance the resilience of drought- and flood-affected communities in Zimbabwe through a comprehensive set of health, nutrition, food security and WASH (water, sanitation and hygiene) interventions. The project is being implemented by the…

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Promote conservation beyond boundaries of gazetted protected areas: Mupfumira

By Byron Mutingwende To ensure ecologically functional landscapes, there is need to facilitate the adoption of policies that promote conservation beyond boundaries of gazetted protected areas, Priscah Mupfumira, the minister of environment, tourism and hospitality industry has said. She made the remarks at the London Conference on Illegal Wildlife Trade held from 11 to 12…

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Greening Programme for the CBD by City of Harare

By Tendai Guvamombe Harare City Council has embarked on a long term programme aimed at reviving local parks in the Central Business District (CBD) following years of stagnant development in complete isolation. This was revealed by City Council’s Corporate Communications Manager Michael Chideme on Friday at their offices headquartered in the Capital. The council, which…

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AFC acquires inaugural US$300 million facility from Export-Import Bank of China

The facility from CEXIM marks AFC’s inaugural financing facility from the People’s Republic of China (PRC) Africa Finance Corporation(“AFC” or “the Corporation”) (www.AfricAFC.org), the leading infrastructure development finance institution in Africa, announces its successful acquisition of a loan facility from the Export-Import Bank of China (“CEXIM”) of a US$200m 5-year loan and a US$100m 5-year stand-by…

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EU Election Observation Mission presents Final Report with 23 recommendations

The European Union Election Observation Mission (EU EOM) to the Republic of Zimbabwe presented yesterday its Final Report on the 30 July 2018 harmonised elections at a press conference in Harare. The report was presented on behalf of Chief Observer Elmar Brok, Member of the European Parliament, to the Zimbabwe Electoral Commission (ZEC), the government,…

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Let’s demonstrate against fiscal and monetary policy measures on 11 October: ZCTU

By Byron Mutingwende and Munyaradzi Dhure The Zimbabwe Congress of Trade Unions (ZCTU) has called for nationwide demonstrations on Thursday 11 October 2018 against the recently pronounced fiscal and monetary policy measures. Peter Mutasa, the ZCTU President, while addressing the press on the organised workers’ national action plan against the fiscal and monetary policy measures,…

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Work Together to Counter Trade Uncertainties: South Economies Urged

The economies of the South must work together in order to deal with the uncertainties resulting from the current global trade environment, Prof. Benedict Oramah, President of the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank), said yesterday in Bali, Indonesia. Speaking during a Panel discussion on “The Growing Importance of South-South Cooperation Amid Trade Tensions and Global Financial…

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DHL Express awarded most Top Employer certifications on the continent

DHL Express (https://www.DHL.com) has been recognised as a Top Employer in Africa for the fifth consecutive year, at the prestigious Top Employer Africa 2019 certification ceremony, held at the Sandton Convention Centre in Johannesburg on Thursday, 4thOctober 2018. Hennie Heymans, CEO, DHL Express Sub-Saharan Africa said that receiving this recognition from the Top Employers Institute for…

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Are We Really Open For Business? The Case of Local Authorities

By Dumisani O Nkomo The “Zimbabwe is open for business mantra “is certainly good for the ear and if implemented properly it carries the potential contribute immensely to economic development. However, there appears to be massive double speak as the government seems to be indicating left and some sections of government and local authorities appear…

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Rising temperatures will push millions of people in Africa into poverty and hunger: Oxfam

Climate change has set our planet on fire, millions are already feeling the impacts Today, the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change released a report detailing progress and pathways to liming global warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius. Responding to the report, Mr. Apollos Nwafor, Pan Africa Director of  Oxfam International (httpss://www.Oxfam.org) said: “Climate change has set…

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Addictive tendencies associated with food and knowledge in developing countries

By Charles Dhewa When consumers can no longer do without cassava, nsima/sadza, matoke, tomato, beans, peas, among other foods, it could be an indication that the consumers have become addicted. Such addictive tendencies may have little to do with the food being a staple or a necessity. The way profit-oriented seed companies and manufacturers promote their seeds…

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Natalie Jabangwe, Econet CEO, nominated for the All Africa Business Leaders Awards

By Tapiwa Matthew Mutisi Just recently, after being selected by the World Economic Forum to join its Young Global Leaders Class of 2018, Natalie Jabangwe, Ecocash CEO, is yet again amongst the three Zimbabwean business executives and entrepreneurs who have been nominated for the All Africa Business Leaders Awards (AABLA), established to honour business excellence among…

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Churches, Traditional leaders join hands for Mother Moon’s Zimbabwean maiden tour

By Kunashe Mukande and Lewis Kujeke Bishop Albert Chikuni of Family Life Ministries in collaboration with Family Federation for World Peace and Unification has managed to mobilise people from different religions and traditional groups to attend a marriage blessing ceremony at a local hotel in Harare. When asked how he managed to mobilise people from…

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Strive to make Harare a safe, resilient, inclusive city: ZPHCA

By Byron Mutingwende   The Zimbabwe Parents of Handicapped Children Association (ZPHCA) is partnering the City of Harare in an endeavour to make the later a gender and disability friendly, safe, resilient, inclusive and competitive world-class city.   Theresa Makwara, the ZPHCA Grassroots Women Project Coordinator, in her welcome remarks during the City of Harare…

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Global study spotlights peace as driving force to achieve SDGs

The Vice President of the Republic of Zimbabwe, Hon. Kembo Mohadi who oversees peace and reconciliation initiatives in Government has launched today the Pathways for Peace global study together with UN Resident Coordinator Mr Bishow Parajuli, World Bank Country Manager Mrs. Mukami Kariuki, and Ambassador of Sweden to Zimbabwe HE. Sofia Calltorp here in the…

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Prevention of occupational safety and health risks leads to attainment of SDGs

By Byron Mutingwende   Sustainable development becomes responsible if it is embroiled with prevention of occupational safety and health risks, Dr, Sekai Nzenza, the Minister of Public Service, Labour and Social Welfare has said.   In a speech read on her behalf by Minister of State in Vice President Kembo Mohadi’s Office, Mr Davis Marapira…

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Shortlist announced for the World Trade Promotion Organisation Awards 2018

The International Trade Centre (ITC) today announced that 11 national trade promotion organisations have been shortlisted for the 2018 World Trade Promotion Organisation (WTPO) Awards. The 11 TPOs nominated for this year’s awards are from Austria, Egypt, Ghana, Mauritius, Mongolia, Nigeria, State of Palestine, Peru, Qatar, Republic of Korea and Switzerland. The shortlisted organisations are…

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2018 Anzisha Prize finalists named

Mastercard Foundation and the African Leadership Academy welcome the 2018 Anzisha Prize finalists Twenty of Africa’s youngest entrepreneurs will compete for a share of US$100,000 cash prize   Entrepreneurship is central to Africa’s economic growth and is one of the keys to unlocking job opportunities for young people across the continent. Yesterday, Mastercard Foundation in…

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Deaf Women Included piles pressure on government to domesticate UNCRPD

By Byron Mutingwende   Deaf Women Included feels it is compelled to petition the government to domesticate the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (UNCRPD) that was ratified by the Government of Zimbabwe in 2013.   In her address during a policy dialogue meeting on the domestication process of the Convention…

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Parliamentarians throw weight behind TaLI’s educational campaign

By Byron Mutingwende   The Constitution of Zimbabwe has provisions to make education a compulsory right for every child and Parliamentarians have pledged support to the Tag A Life (TaLI)’s Every Child In School (ECIS) Campaign.   The campaign calls on the government of Zimbabwe to urgently restore the legacy of education by allowing the…

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Pan African University Institute for Water and Energy Sciences celebrates third graduating Cohort

This year’s graduating students are about to constitute the next generation of engineers and policymakers committed to addressing the issues critical to Africa’s sustainable development The Pan African University Institute for Water and Energy Sciences including Climate Change (PAUWES) (www.PAUWES.dz) celebrated the third graduating class of both the engineering and policy tracks of our Masters programmes in…

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Food losses and waste (FLW) negatively impacting food security, economic growth: FAO

By Byron Mutingwende   The reduction of food losses and waste (FLW) is essential in the creation of efficient value chains, which are the core of sustainable food systems that contribute to food security, nutrition, economic growth and environmental benefit, it has been noted.   Berhanu Bedane, the Livestock Development Officer for the Food and…

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Merck Foundation song “Life is Bigger” focuses on male infertility

Merck Foundation launches an empowering song “Life is Bigger” to raise awareness about male infertility and to Break the Stigma around Infertility in Africa by embracing a cultural shift through art The song has been written and sung by Tom Close, a famous singer from Rwanda; Merck Foundation continues its efforts to raises awareness on…

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Marriott International reveals Robust Expansion Plans across Africa

Marriott International reveals Robust Expansion Plans across Africa: Expects to Increase Portfolio by 50 Percent with over 200 Hotels and 38,000 Rooms by 2023 From the Africa Hotel Investment Forum (AHIF) in Nairobi, Kenya, Marriott International (NASDAQ: MAR) (www.Marriott.com) today announced rapid expansion plans across Africa. Strong demand for select-service brands and conversion opportunities are driving…

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When will developing countries stop importing knowledge?

By Charles Dhewa It is lamentable that, in spite of setting up hundreds of universities and research institutes, developing countries continue to import knowledge.  For instance, African countries are not just importing equipment and finished products from the West and East but also importing knowledge in the form of prescriptions on how to use those…

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Digital Transformation and Innovation Take Spotlight on World Tourism Day 2018

World Tourism Day 2018 was observed in Budapest, Hungary on 27 September 2018 with the official celebration focusing on the digital transformation in tourism, a World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO) priority. The event examined how investment in new technology provides the sector with opportunities for innovation. Introducing a new seminar-based format, the official celebration provided crucial…

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Promote Afrocentric culture to remain visible: Indigenous churches urged

Gideon Madzikatidze recently in Jwaneng, Botswana   African indigenous churches have been urged to initiate Afrocentric home-grown doctrines and cultures, Jwaneng-Mabutsane constituency legislator, Shawn Ntlhaile has said.   This emerged at the conference organised and funded by Saint John Apostolic Church of the Whole World.   Honourable Ntlhaile appealed to indigenous churches to practice home…

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