Integrated development planning a hallmark for ZUNSDCF success: UN’s Edward Kallon

The success of the Zimbabwe United Nations Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework (ZUNSDCF) is hinged on integrated development planning, His Excellency Mr. Edward Kallon, the UN Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator has said.   He made the remarks at the 2022-2026 Zimbabwe UN Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework Annual Steering Committee Meeting for 2024 on Wednesday 26 March…

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Medical aid societies vehicles for healthcare delivery: AHFoZ

Medical aid societies are an essential vehicle for sound healthcare delivery, the Association of Healthcare Founders of Zimbabwe (AHFoZ) Chief Executive, Ms. Shylet Sanyanga has said. She said this yesterday during a media tour at the AHFoZ Head Office in Harare to familiarize journalists with the medical aid industry. “We’ve been intending to do this…

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Competition on wetlands protection targets school children

Writes Edgar Gweshe Birdlife Zimbabwe (BLZ), in collaboration with the Harare Wetlands Trust (HWT) and the Netherlands Embassy in Zimbabwe, has launched an art and essay competition aimed at raising awareness on wetlands protection. The competition, being held under the theme, “Protecting Wetlands for Our Common Future” is open to primary and secondary school students….

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National Biotechnology Authority leading in developing regulatory framework for genome editing

To ensure that modern technologies are developed and used in an ethical, safe, and equitable manner, the National Biotechnology Authority (NBA) is leading in the development of a regulatory framework for genome editing in Zimbabwe.   The Permanent Secretary for the Ministry of Higher and Tertiary Education, Innovation, Science and Technology Development, Prof. Fanuel Tagwira…

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ZUNSDCF driving efforts towards sustainable development in Zimbabwe

The Zimbabwe United Nations Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework (ZUNSDCF) serves as a critical mechanism for providing strategic direction and policy oversight to the institutional arrangement to drive efforts towards sustainable development in Zimbabwe.   This came to the fore in the keynote address by the Chief Secretary to the President and Cabinet given by Dr….

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Stakeholders hail consultative process in City of Harare Environment and Climate Policy formulation

Stakeholders have said the process of coming up with the City of Harare’s Environment and Climate Policy has been very inclusive in several respects.   This emerged last week at a multi-stakeholder dialogue forum that brought together representatives from the Government, Local Authorities within the Harare metropolitan area, the Private Sector, and Civil Society to…

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Water and sanitation spur Africa’s development aspirations

Water and sanitation play an important role in the pursuit of Africa’s development aspirations given their direct bearing on all basic social and economic indicators, Hon Vangelis Haritatos, the Deputy Minister of Lands, Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Rural Development has said.   He made the remarks during the official opening of the Southern Africa Sub-regional…

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Khanondo Safaris offers cruise-liners for Zambezi River sunset cruises in Victoria Falls

100-Seater King Lobengula III offers five-star service 80-Seater King Lobengula I delivers a cruise of a lifetime Dedicated local Victoria Falls Tour Guides on hand for cruises   Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe | Khanondo Safaris and Tours has reintroduced its iconic cruises on the Mighty Zambezi River in Victoria Falls after undergoing extensive refurbishment and upgrading…

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NetOne Bridges the Digital Divide with MoGigs — More Access, More Hustle, More Life

Zimbabwe’s leading telecommunications provider, NetOne has always been at the forefront of driving digital inclusion and empowering communities through innovative connectivity solutions. With a solid nationwide network and a clear focus on affordable services, NetOne continues to deliver products that speak directly to the needs of the people.   Among its flagship offerings is MoGigs…

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Turning Drought into Opportunity: One Farmer’s Innovation in Mwenezi

In the drought-prone district of Mwenezi, Zimbabwe, farmers battle unpredictable rainfall and dwindling agricultural yields. Climate change has made traditional farming methods unreliable, forcing smallholder farmers to seek new solutions. For Chizivano Shava, a lead farmer in the Climate Resilient Livelihoods (CRL) project, innovation is not just an option, it’s a necessity.   Supported by…

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AMCOW workshop spotlights water resources development, management and planning in Africa

The African Ministers’ Council on Water (AMCOW) is holding a three-day workshop in Harare to promote the effective management of the continent’s water resources and provision of water supply services.   In his address during the first day of the workshop today, Engineer Tinayeshe Mutazu, the Chief Director of Water Resources, Irrigation Development, and National…

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STEM Quest Robotics Challenge: A Transformational Leap in Zimbabwe’s Education

On the 22nd of March 2025, the serene mining town of Zvishavane was abuzz with the excitement of young, curious minds and innovative ideas. The STEM Quest Robotics Challenge, held at Errymaple International School, proved to be a groundbreaking event, bringing together over 30 teams from various parts of Zimbabwe to demonstrate their creative and…

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Mashonaland East war veterans honoured through Presidential Empowerment Schemes

President Emmerson Dambudzo (ED) Mnangagwa yesterday in Murehwa, through Dr. Paul Tungwarara, the Presidential Investment Advisor, reaffirmed the sacred debt to freedom fighters in Mashonaland East Province by providing war veterans with the Presidential War Veterans Fund, Borehole Drilling, and Housing Schemes.   The event happened in Murehwa Centre on 22 March 2025 and was…

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Old Mutual’s Value Creation Challenge Expanding Opportunities for Youth and Startups

Harare, Zimbabwe – The Eight2Five Innovation Hub, powered by Old Mutual Zimbabwe, has launched the 5th edition of its renowned and award-winning Value Creation Challenge (VCC). This year, the initiative aims to cast a wider net and will see the Eight2Five Innovation Hub team embarking on a nationwide tour to onboard and educate startups and businesses…

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Proposed IPEC Amendment Bill detrimental to sustainability of medical aid system: AHFoZ

The Association of Healthcare Funders of Zimbabwe (AHFoZ) is of the view that the Insurance and Pensions Commission (IPEC) Amendment Bill of 2024 will bring significant disruption which may be detrimental to the sustainability of the medical aid system.   This was in response to the announcement on the IPEC social media platform that there…

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Stakeholders share proposals for City of Harare Environment and Climate Policy

A multi-stakeholder collaborative dialogue is contributing to the development of the City of Harare Environment and Climate Policy that addresses the confluence of climate change and environmental sustainability and hence contributes towards the city’s sunshine status.   In his welcome remarks at the workshop in Harare today, Eng Phakamile Mabhena Moyo, the City of Harare’s…

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Brondesbury Park Hotel Nyanga hails support of local tourists

The Brondesbury Park Hotel Nyanga is satisfied with the support that it is getting from domestic tourists. Nyasha Makanza, the hotel’s general manager said local tourists are providing a stable income stream and are also supporting local economies. “As a player in the hospital industry, we are satisfied with the support that we are getting…

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Ideialab Among Five African Ecosystem Builders Set to Receive Up to MZN 16M From Village Capital

Maputo, Mozambique — ideialab has been selected as one of five standout ecosystem builders for the next phase of Village Capital’s Empowering Sustainable Entrepreneurship in Africa (ESEA) program. With support from Norad – the Norwegian Agency for Development Cooperation, ideialab will receive up to USD 260K (approx. MZN 16M) to empower climate-focused startups in Mozambique….

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NetOne Embarks on Strategic Visit to Barcelona to Drive Network Expansion and Modernisation

In a bid to bolster its technological capabilities and align with global advancements in telecommunications, a high-level delegation from NetOne, Zimbabwe’s leading mobile network operator, recently visited Barcelona, Spain. The trip was centered around key areas such as network expansion, network modernization, 5G technology, knowledge transfer, and cybersecurity. The visit underscores NetOne’s commitment to enhancing…

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US$2 million Presidential Youth Empowerment Revolving Fund launched

President Mnangagwa today launched a US$2 million Presidential Youth Empowerment Revolving Fund that is earmarked to fund youth income-generating projects.   HE Mnangagwa also announced the launch of a US$5 million Presidential Youth Mining Equipment Scheme for young artisanal miners and urged beneficiaries to exercise high levels of morality and ethical consideration.   “The schemes…

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Cimas partners Smilestar in oral healthcare for remote and underserved communities

Founder of Smilestar, a United Kingdom (UK)-based dental organisation, Dr. Mitesh Badiani, has commended their partnership with Cimas Health Group for successfully achieving its goals of providing free access to oral healthcare to remote and underserved communities in Matabeleland North province.   Smilestar, a charity dental organisation partnered with Cimas Health Group, the country’s longest-established…

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CAADP’s 10-year programme aims to intensify sustainable food production

The strategy and action plan for the development of agriculture under the Comprehensive Africa Agriculture Development Programme (CAADP), for 10 years, intensifies sustainable food production, agro-industrialization, and trade, aimed at transforming the continent’s agri-food systems.   These efforts are centred on strengthening agricultural input systems, promoting environmentally friendly practices, adopting emerging and existing technologies, promoting…

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Driving Zimbabwe’s Economic Recovery Through Agriculture: ENAZ Symposium Set to Lead the Way

The Entrepreneurs Network Association of Zimbabwe (ENAZ) is set to host a groundbreaking symposium on April 11, 2025, in Harare, bringing together key stakeholders in agriculture, finance, and policy to drive Zimbabwe’s economic resurgence. This high-level event will underscore the agricultural sector’s indispensable role in steering Zimbabwe toward its Vision 2030 goals, focusing on food…

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Fastjet connects Harare to Lusaka with new flight schedule

Fastjet Zimbabwe, the award-winning airline, is pleased to announce the introduction of a scheduled flight service from Zimbabwe’s capital city of Harare to Lusaka, Zambia commencing on Wednesday 09 April 2025.   The new route will operate three (3) times a week on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. Fastjet will deploy a 50-seater Embraer ERJ145 aircraft…

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CSW69: WCoZ reports progress towards women empowerment in Zimbawe

NEW YORK, USA – The Women’s Coalition of Zimbabwe (WCoz) has commended inroads towards women’s empowerment at the sixty-ninth session of the Commission on the Status of Women (CSW69) taking place from 10 to 21 March 2025 in New York, United States of America (USA).   Speaking during a side event yesterday titled “Beijing+30: Breaking…

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Dr Tungwarara donates towards a ZANU (PF) Masvingo Provincial Conference Centre

Masvingo’s struggle significance, economic importance, and cultural heritage make it a special place in the history of Zimbabwe hence the donation of materials for the construction of a provincial conference centre in the province by President Mnangagwa’s Investment Advisor, Dr. Paul Tungwarara.   Dr. Tungwarara said Masvingo, the home of Great Zimbabwe, deserves special recognition,…

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Mozambican firms move to fight terrorism through youth employment

The end of a post-independence civil war in Mozambique brought a lot of optimism among the citizens but almost three decades later, real progress continues to elude the vast resource-rich southern African country that continues lurching from one crisis to another. Writes Charles Mangwiro Mozambique is in the throes of a fresh insurgency that has…

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Peace and security topical at SADC-EU Ministerial Partnership Dialogue

One of the most topical issues on the agenda of the Southern African Development Community-European Union (SADC-EU) Ministerial Partnership Dialogue in Harare, Zimbabwe today is peace and security.   In his opening remarks, Zimbbabwe’s Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Trade, Hon. Prof. Dr. Amon Murwira, and Chairperson of the SADC Council of Ministers said…

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Address prevalence of fraudulent academic qualifications: Government urged

Writes Jacob Kudzayi Mutisi   Maynard Kudakwashe Manyowa has been at the forefront of exposing a deeply troubling issue in Zimbabwe – government officials and public figures who possess fake academic qualifications. This campaign, which has gained significant attention, highlights the alarming prevalence of fraudulent academic credentials among some of the nation’s leaders. While Manyowa’s…

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Organisational Consequences of Non-Compliance with Zimbabwe’s Data Protection Regulations

Writes Engineer Jacob Kudzayi Mutisi Insurance, banks, mobile service providers, funeral assurance providers, in fact, any company that stores personal data, the advent of the Cyber and Data Protection Act in Zimbabwe marks a significant stride towards the safeguarding of personal information in an increasingly digital world. As businesses and organisations adapt to these regulations,…

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IITA drives regional agricultural transformation at Africa Business Forum

At the recently concluded Africa Business Forum (ABF) 2025 in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, IITA–CGIAR Director of Private Sector Partnerships, Dr Debo Akande, led an IITA delegation at the high-profile event hosted by the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA). Centered around the theme, “From Potential to Prosperity: Activating Africa’s Regional Value Chains,” the forum brought together key stakeholders to drive…

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ZRBF 2: Enhancing resilience in a multi-shock environment

In pursuit of enhancing resilience in a multi-shock environment, the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), UN Resident Coordinator’s Office of Zimbabwe, today, officially launched Phase 2 of the Zimbabwe Resilience Building Fund (ZRBF), together with its donors, the European Union and the Government of Ireland.   ZRBF is a…

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AU Continental Food Safety Agency to Address Critical Health and Trade Challenges

The African Union has taken a historic step towards enhancing food safety across the continent with the adoption of the statute for the establishment of the Africa Food Safety Agency during the 38th Ordinary Session of the Assembly of Heads of State and Government in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia on 16 February 2025. This landmark decision marks…

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AfDB central for Africa’s economic development: Dr Samuel Maimbo

Development expert, Dr Samuel Maimbo’s vision for the African Development Bank (AfDB) includes positioning the Bank as the central engine for economic development and the first point of contact for addressing Africa’s challenges when elected as President of the institution.   Speaking to Spiked Online Media, Sam said his leadership philosophy centers on execution –…

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No turning back on development: Dr Paul Tungwarara

The wave of development is not stopping, President Mnangagwa’s Investment Advisor, Dr Paul Tungwarara revealed at a rally at Gwengavi Primary School in Masvingo West Constituency. In appreciation of the ruling ZANU (PF) party’s electoral victory in Masvingo Province and countrywide in 2023, Dr Tungwarara, under the Presidential War Veterans Schemes, handed over 500 bicycles,…

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Hands off Nigeria’s Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan: LEAD

Writes Linda Tsungirirai Masarira  (President of the Labour Economists and Afrikan Democrats – (LEAD) We, the LEAD women, stand in unwavering solidarity with Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan against the blatant misogyny, injustice, and patriarchal dominance displayed in the Nigerian Senate. The suspension of Senator Natasha for six months merely for daring to report a case of…

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Mvura Kuvanhu: A community-led solution to Kadoma’s water woes

Writes Chimeno Azriel   In a groundbreaking move, a young entrepreneur from Kadoma has found a lasting solution to the City’s perennial water problems through an innovative borehole drilling project dubbed “Mvura Kuvanhu” (Water for the People). This visionary initiative has brought hope to the residents of Kadoma, who have long suffered from water scarcity….

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Stand up for Rights, Empowerment and Equality for ALL Women and Girls: UN Women

One in four countries report backlash on women’s rights in 2024   On International Women’s Day, UN Women calls on everyone to stand up for Rights, Empowerment, and Equality for ALL Women and Girls.   Women’s and girls’ rights are facing unprecedented growing threats worldwide, from higher levels of discrimination to weaker legal protections, and…

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Africa’s Democratic Journey: Elections As A Pathway to Progress

By Sibanda Nomagugu and Masukume Nompumelelo  Across Africa, elections serve as a cornerstone of democracy, offering citizens an opportunity to shape the future of their nations. From the vibrant streets of Accra to the avenues of Harare, the electoral process reflects the aspirations of the people and the progress of democratic institutions. While some countries…

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Binga receives Presidential Empowerment Schemes for war veterans

In the spirit of leaving no place and no one behind, Dr Paul Tungwarara and the team spearheading President Mnangagwa’s empowerment schemes were yesterday in Binga District where they launched the Bicycle, Borehole, and Housing Schemes for war veterans. The launch was held at Ndaliyoka Shopping Centre in Ward 18, Tinde, Binga, Matabeleland North Province,…

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