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By Byron Mutingwende The private sector has been urged to foster corporate social responsibility (CSR) so as to spearhead sustainable development. In his address to private sector players on 22 June 2018 at a meeting on promoting sustainable development, Bishow Parajuli, the United Nations (UN) Resident Coordinator for Zimbabwe urged the business community to play…
The injection of new management at NetOne has seen the company posting its first profit in the month of May 2018. Speaking at the company’s Annual General Meeting held on Friday 22 June 2018, the NetOne CEO, Lazarus Muchenje, advised shareholders that the company was headed for positive performance as evidenced by the profit of…
The Fifa 2018 World Cup tournament has been a boon for the uptake of Kwesé iflix, Econet Media’s recently launched video-on-demand service, which offers top sports and entertainment content on mobile phones, tablets and other multimedia platforms, everywhere – on the go. The service, which was launched in Zimbabwe a little over three weeks ago,…
By Byron Mutingwende Young people who constitute the bulk of the Zimbabwean population are calling for spaces to fully participate in issues of sustainable development. Speaking at a discussion series organised by the Youth Empowerment and Transformation Trust (YETT) in Harare on 21 June 2018, Nyasha Sengai, the Director of Source International and…
H.E. Hon. Roger Nkodo Dang, President of the Pan African Parliament (PAP) will lead the new Bureau to the 31st Ordinary Session of the Assembly of Heads of State and Government of the African Union (AU) Summit, scheduled to take place from 25 June to 02 July 2018 in Nouakchott, the Islamic Republic of Mauritania. The new…
The International Republican Institute (IRI) and the National Democratic Institute (NDI), as part of their joint Zimbabwe International Electoral Observation Mission, will deploy 14 long-term observers beginning on June 22, covering all 10 provinces of Zimbabwe in the period leading to the July 30, 2018 elections, on election day and in the post-election period. “Elections…
By Byron Mutingwende The financing of political parties is becoming a bone of contention as Zimbabwe slowly trudges towards the harmonised elections on 30 July 2018. Speaking at the meeting to discuss the matter on 21 June 2018, Frank Mpahlo, the Transparency International Zimbabwe (TIZ) Programme Officer said in view of the financial…
UNICEF Zimbabwe has commended the Government of Zimbabwe and the leadership of the main opposition party, MDC Alliance, for remembering the Day of the African Child; for committing to its theme to “Leave no Child Behind in African Development” and to ensure that all children in Zimbabwe get access to quality basic social services. …
The Secretary-General of the World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO), Zurab Pololikashvili, called for the tourism sector to take more action to combat climate change and biodiversity loss during the 30th joint meeting of its Commissions for South Asia and Asia-Pacific in Fiji (18-20 June 2018). Adding his voice to that of the host country, Mr. Pololikashvili…
HARARE, Wednesday 20 June18 – Zimbabwe’s leading mobile money service EcoCash today unveiled a dedicated wallet for business payments. The business wallet, which represents the first time in Africa that an enterprise transactions service has been integrated onto a mobile money platform, will offer EcoCash merchants, agents, payroll wallet holders and billers full control of…
By Thabani Dube Harare – At least 1,250 needy families in the marginalised areas of Hopley, Dzivarasekwa Extension, Norton, Stapleford and Mahusekwa (Thompson Farm) recently received food hampers from a Turkey based organisation, Turkish Cooperation and Coordination Agency (TIKA). TIKA did the programme in the country in conjunction with two local organisations; Supreme Council of…
By Farai Chirimumimba Once again, Zimbabwe is witnessing an intense period stemming from the availability of the voters’ roll that has been a subject of debate in recent weeks with different interpretations of section 21 (4) by several legal minds. Whether one supports President Emmerson Mnangagwa or his main rival Nelson Chamisa, one thing is…
By Harry Ruka Mazhindu Ever since the 1990s, international observation of elections has become widespread that refusing observers is an indirect admission of fraud as was the case in Zimbabwe between 2002-2013 presidential, parliamentary and subsequent general elections. However, observers opinions despite usually varied can almost do nothing to impact on the outcome of an…
By Byron Mutingwende NetOne was part of the 30th Anniversary of the OK Grand Challenge Promotion where it handed over prices to winners at the OK Mart on Friday 15 June 2018. According to Tendai Makomva, the OK Zimbabwe Marketing Manager, the retail brand was happy to partner NetOne among other leading corporates…
By Byron Mutingwende Soccer lovers were entertained as MultiChoice Zimbabwe screened the exciting launch events of the 2018 FIFA World Cup soccer tournament at St Joseph’s Home for Boys in Harare on Friday. “We at MultiChoice are pleased to present this screening today and we are especially pleased to be able to do…
In a move to enhance destination awareness and foster market visibility, the Zimbabwe Tourism Authority (ZTA) has appointed VFS Global to promote Zimbabwe as a preferred tourism destination in both India and GCC region, through a collaborative relationship. The agreement was officially signed by Dr. Karikoga Kaseke, Chief Executive of the Zimbabwe Tourism Authority on…
By Byron Mutingwende I write this piece to acknowledge one of those unsung heroes in the diplomatic, humanitarian and development field in Zimbabwe. I must hasten to note that he was recognised as the diplomat of the year in 2016 by the Diplomat Trust of Zimbabwe. His energetic and engaging personality precedes him….
By Dumisani O. Nkomo Provision of basic services is the primary function of local authorities but tragically most local authorities have failed to deliver on their mandate for a multiplicity of reasons which I will explore in this instalment. Local authorities have not been alone in failing to deliver services as statutory bodies tasked with…
Joint op-ed by UN Women, UNFPA and UNDP The numbers are shocking: at least one in three women on the planet has suffered physical or sexual violence, usually at the hands of a family member or intimate partner. More than 700 million women alive today were married as children. Up to 250 million women and…
By Byron Mutingwende The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) has launched the five-year $25 million Mhuri/Imuli Project that will provide technical assistance for integrated maternal newborn child health and family planning to the ministry of health and child care (MOHCC). In his remarks at the launch, David Parirenyatwa, the minister of…
By Byron Mutingwende In a bid to strengthen and honour the institution of marriage, the Family Federation for World Peace and Unification (FFWPU) Zimbabwe Chapter rededicated 4 000 couples at a colourful event held in Harare recently. Speaking about the event, Archbishop Johanes Ndanga, the President of the Apostolic Christian Council of Zimbabwe…
By ZimRights VILLAGE heads in Murehwa North constituency, Mashonaland East, continue to manipulate social welfare programs such as food aid meant for the vulnerable to force villagers to support the ruling party Zanu-Pf ahead of the 2018 harmonised elections scheduled for July 30. These reports emerged when the Zimbabwe Human Rights Association (ZimRights) held a workshop to…
By MSF Doctors Without Borders (MSF) is urging European Member States to facilitate the immediate disembarkation of 629 people rescued over the weekend in Mediterranean and now aboard Aquarius, a dedicated search and rescue vessel run by SOS MEDITERRANEE in partnership with MSF. Aquarius remains in international waters off Malta and Italy, the countries with…
The majority of trade transactions across the world are conducted on open account terms, supported by a purchase order and invoice with mutually agreed payment terms as the basis for trust, according to Continental Reinsurance Kenya managing director Souvik Banerjea. He told the Zimnat Trade Credit Insurance Conference in Harare on Friday (June 8) that…
By Institute for Young Women Development We write with a heavy heart in such devastating times being witnessed in the country. Recent and ongoing developments in our political sphere has set us 10 years back where representation and leadership of women was less than 10% in elective politics in Zimbabwe. Owing to women’s rights…
By Byron Mutingwende “When I was involved in an accident, music helped me find myself because I was depressed for long. I had changed as far as I was concerned. My face was no longer the same. Some said my face became asymmetrical but with the support of family and friends I remained resolute….
By Byron Mutingwende There is a compelling need to license community radio stations, Amnesty International Zimbabwe (AIZ) and the Zimbabwe Association of Community Radio Stations (ZACRAS) have said. The calls emerged at the launch of the project spearheaded by the two organisations to advocate for the licensing of community radio stations as a…
By Byron Mutingwende The Zimbabwe Electoral Commission (ZEC) should improve on transparency and accountability in order for it to pass the test of a credible, fair and transparent electoral management body. This emerged at the launch of the fourth edition of the Election Reform Barometer produced by the Election Resource Centre (ERC) in…
In line with its vision of advancing sustainability through tourism, the World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO) released its flagship publication ‘Tourism for Development’ in Brussels on 6 June during the European Development Days (EDD), and called for greater awareness of sustainability in tourism policies and business practices as well as in tourist behaviour. ‘Tourism for Development’…
Byron Mutingwende Challenges faced by women and girls regarding menstruation should be addressed as an important component of the adolescent sexual and reproductive health, stakeholders were urged. The call was made on 6 June 2018 at the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) compound during the “Brown Bag” discussion series held under the theme,…
“Tourism Statistics: A Catalyst for Development”, was the theme of this year’s seminar in the context of the 61st Meeting of the UNWTO Commission for Africa (Abuja, Nigeria, 4-6 June). The meeting included a ministerial dialogue on the importance of tourism statistics under the topic “Better measure, better manage”. Commission for Africa attracted 18 tourism ministers…
By Dumisani O. Nkomo It has been widely and wildly postulated that devolution of power is divisive, unviable economically and impractical in small countries. In this instalment I would like to argue that devolution of power is a system of government which has been implemented successfully in African, European and Asian countries big and small…
By PWC Africa The world’s 40 largest mining companies have delivered an impressive financial performance in 2017, increasing revenue by 23 per cent to USD 600bn JOHANNESBURG, South Africa, June 5, 2018/ — Market capitalisation of the Top 40 up 30% to USD $926 billion (bn) Revenue up 23% to $600bn Earnings before interest, taxes,…
The International Republican Institute (IRI) and the National Democratic Institute (NDI) are fielding a joint delegation from June 2-8 to assess preparations for Zimbabwe’s July 30, 2018, harmonised presidential, parliamentary, and local government elections. This delegation represents an important component of the IRI/NDI joint Zimbabwe International Election Observer Mission (ZIEOM). The delegation includes regional…
By Farai Chirimumimba Introduction As the MDC Alliance today, 05 June 2018 presses on with electoral reforms demand, they probably survived a counter onslaught after the police refused to clear a counter ZANU-PF march which was rescheduled for tomorrow. As noted by Sachikonye (2011), violence has been woven through the intricate fabric of Zimbabwe’s political…
THE Electoral Court will today (Tuesday 05 June 2018) preside over the hearing and determination of an application filed by some Harare residents seeking to stop their clandestine transfer from voting in Mt Pleasant constituency to Mazowe South constituency under some opaque circumstances, the Zimbabwe Lawyers for Human Rights (ZLHR) has reported. According to a…
By Byron Mutingwende Improving water resources infrastructure and availability has the potential to unlock the vast opportunities for Zimbabwe’s socio-economic development, President Emmerson Mnangagwa has said. He made the remarks on the occasion of the water infrastructure investment conference and the launch of the national climate policy at the Harare International Conference Centre…
Preparations for the 46th commemorations of Kamandama Mine disaster where more than 427 miners died after an explosion at number two colliery in 1972 are at an advanced stage. The commemorations will be held in the mining town of Hwange. Thousands of people are expected to attend the two day event starting off with a…
NMB Bank has partnered with global money transfer agents World Remit and Small World Financial Services to provide further options for Zimbabweans wanting to receive money from other countries. The bank has been a MoneyGram agent for many years. It is now also a Word Remit and Small World agent. As from today (Friday June…
By Wisdom Mumera Chairperson of the Parliamentary Portfolio Committee on Mines and Energy Honourable Temba Mliswa has commended Parliament for passing the Mines and Minerals Amendment Bill hailing the move as a first step in redressing countless anomalies in the minerals sector. The Bill sailed through Parliament on Thursday and is now in the Senate…
By Byron Mutingwende In a bid to inculcate the culture of love, the leadership of David Mascott Country School asked their pupils to pool resources to help the children under the care of Tsungirirai Orphanage in Norton. In response to the call, the children reached out to their parents who in turn responded…
Gideon Madzikatidze Kenyan-based Pan-African organisation, the African Institute for Children Studies has commended the democratic processes taken y the current Zimbabwean government in advancing the rights of children. As future leaders, children should not be divorced from governance and democratic processes of their respective societies. Mr Samuel Munyuwiny, the AICS Director has commended the steps…
Around 600 participants from 52 countries gathered at the 4th UNWTO World Forum on Gastronomy Tourism (Bangkok, Thailand, 30 May to 1 June 2018). Organised by the World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO) and the Government of Thailand, in collaboration with the Basque Culinary Centre, participants addressed topics ranging from the role of technology in achieving sustainable development,…
By Bishow Parajuli and Dr. Mohamed Ag Ayoya Malnutrition continues to be a challenge for many countries around the world. Globally, one in three people is malnourished in one form or another and about 815 million people, or one in ten, are suffering from chronic undernourishment. The various consequences of malnutrition are literally devastating. An…
By Byron Mutingwende Clubfoot is a deformity that can be treated and every child born with it should not necessarily end up with a lifelong disability, a senior ministry of health official has said. Mrs Ropafadzai Hove, the Director of Pharmacy Services in the Ministry of Health and Child Care who was standing…
