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Writes Elvis Dumba Chinhoyi – The media has been challenged to contribute towards veld fire prevention, a menace that is threatening to derail development in the communities. Briefing journalists on the Provincial Fire Awareness Week organized by Environment Management Agency (EMA), Mashonaland West Minister of State for Provincial Affairs and Devolution, Hon Marian Chombo said…
The 2024 edition of the Old Mutual High Schools Quiz is set to kick off this week across the country, with thousands of schools taking part. In a celebration of knowledge, talent, and the spirit of competition, the highly anticipated National High School Quiz, sponsored by Old Mutual in partnership with the Book of African…
Harare – Zimbabwe has ratified the Disability Rights Treaty, a protocol that is the first Pan-African human rights treaty that specifically addresses forms of discrimination affecting people with disabilities in the continent. In a statement, Sightsavers, an international organisation that works in more than 30 countries to prevent avoidable blindness and fight for the rights…
In his remarks at the Global Week for Education (GAWE) held at Chedope Primary School, Dr. Torerayi Moyo, the Minister of Primary and Secondary Education, rallied stakeholders’ commitment to delivering on global education goals. “Today, we gather here to mark a significant occasion: the Global Action Week for Education 2024 (GAWE 2024). This annual campaign,…
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Zimbabwe today launched its 2023 Annual Report, celebrating a year of significant achievements and outlining future plans to support Zimbabwe’s sustainable development goals (SDGs). The launch event took place at the Golden Conifer in Harare and brought together key stakeholders, partners, and media representatives. Key Highlights of the Event:…
Staff Writer Prevail Group International (PGI) which has been contracted to drill approximately 10,000 boreholes countrywide has spread to Matabeleland South. The team is currently installing several boreholes in Thabani village, Tsholotsho. Apart from drilling boreholes, it is also installing irrigation facilities under the presidential borehole drilling initiative. Prevail Group International (PGI) has already taken…
The globally renowned Yasuní ecosystem in Ecuador will receive a significant boost in conservation efforts through a new agreement between the Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS) and Legacy Landscapes Fund (LLF), supported by the Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation. Following LLF’s perpetual funding model, this agreement commits to providing an annual grant of $1 million for a…
The Pan-African Parliament, the legislative arm of the African Union (AU), engaged in public hearings in Nairobi, Kenya, in collaboration with the AU Economic, Social, and Cultural Council (ECOSOCC), with grassroots organizations from the Northern, Central, Eastern, and Western Regions. The purpose is to finalize the Legal Framework pertaining to the draft Model Law on Gender…
In line with Article 3 of the revised SADC Principles and Guidelines Governing Democratic Elections (2021), SADC shall observe all general elections held in its Member States. As per the standard practice, the Government of the Republic of Madagascar had on 17th April 2024 invited the SADC Electoral Observation Mission (SEOM) to observe the country’s…
An exclusive one-on-one conversation at IAE 2024 – organized by Energy Capital & Power – examined how financing solutions can support the scale-up of clean cooking solutions in sub-Saharan Africa During an in-conversation discussion at this year’s Invest in African Energy (IAE) 2024 Forum in Paris on May 15, Partner and Co-Investment Director at Spark+…
Financed by the African Development Bank, the futurist building will soon be the nerve centre for storing and processing the digital data of the Republic of Congo Jolting hammer blows, the sounds of iron bars under a workman’s blowtorch, the odour of fresh cement: at the foot of the three-storey building rising in the Bacongo…
These 760 scholarships are part of the total 1810 scholarships Merck Foundation provided to doctors from 52 countries in 42 critical and underserved medical specialties Merck Foundation (www.Merck-Foundation.com) in partnership with African First Ladies and Ministries of Health and Medical societies provided more than 760 scholarships of one-year Post-Graduate Diploma and two-year Master Degree in…
Writes Baboloki Semele In a powerful show of unity and commitment, leaders from Africa’s top multilateral and private sector institutions paid a significant visit to President Mohamed Ould Cheikh Al-Ghazouani of Mauritania, the current Chairperson of the African Union (AU). This high-stakes meeting underscored their unwavering support for the AU’s ambitious developmental agenda and transformative…
By Abdelmonem Fawzi Food gives us power and efficient energy, being a basic necessity of life. It contains nutrients — substances essential for the growth, repair, and maintenance of the body tissues and for the regulation of vital processes. This was why hopes were pinned on the Africa Fertilizer and Soil Health Summit (AFSH), held…
Six hospitals have been electrified with solar and battery systems under the Sierra Leone Healthcare Electrification Project The project, implemented by SEforALL and partners, has helped ensure hospitals have a reliable power supply for life-saving medical equipment around the clock SEforALL is rallying other stakeholders to urgently invest in renewable energy solutions to transform the…
The Zimbabwe Institute of Public Relations (ZIPR) has elected Thandolwenkosi Nkomo as president following its Annual General Meeting held on Friday 10 May 2024. Mr Nkomo, a seasoned communications professional who has been an active member of ZIPR for several years, takes over from Hazel Zisanhi, who completed a successful two-year term as the institute’s…
As a responsible business committed to driving positive change, Old Mutual Zimbabwe has been a proud sponsor of Tag Rugby Trust since 2011, supporting the organization’s mission to make a meaningful difference in the lives of young people across the country. Through their ongoing commitment and generous donations, Old Mutual has played a significant role…
70 percent surge in year-on-year growth at Africa’s largest tech and start-up show in Morocco supercharges the epic African race to define its own digital dynasty Africa’s meteoric rise as an emergent international force in digital transformation coupled with the epic AI opportunity sweeping the globe is set to propel a new era of public-private…
Writes Nhau Mangirazi A new study has exposed how land grabs in various forms have led to doubling land prices globally since 2008, thereby placing unprecedented strain on farmers and rural communities. The report early this week by the International Panel of Experts on Sustainable Food Systems (IPES-Food) warned that pressures are exploding, including for…
Writes Panashe Gwesu Over 100 school authorities across Zimbabwean provinces applaud Barmlo Construction’s Powerhouse Initiative, the idea of zero interest building credit facility known as the “Easy Build School Block Scheme,” which was launched by Minister of Primary and Secondary Education, Hon Dr Torerayi Moyo today in Harare. Speaking on the sidelines of the event,…
The Pan-African Parliament (PAP), the legislative arm of the African Union, is scheduled to hold a three-day training workshop tailored for journalists in the Southern Africa region. The workshop will take place from the 16th to the 18th of May 2024 in Cape Town. The purpose of the training aligns with the broader objectives of…
Arab Africa Trade Bridges Program (AATB) General Secretariat Announces Cote d’Ivoire as New Member of AATB Program The Arab Africa Trade Bridges Program (AATB) General Secretariat is pleased to announce the Republic of Cote d’Ivoire as a new member of the program. This strategic addition marks a significant step towards enhancing trade, economic cooperation, and…
Following an upsurge in unfair trade practices in the market, Dr. Douglas Runyowa, the Chief Director for Commerce and Consumer Affairs in the Ministry of Industry and Commerce shared perspectives on protecting consumers. Below are some of the questions posed to Dr. Runyowa and his reactions: 1.0 How does the Ministry’s Mandate augur well with…
Writes Sally Nyakanyanga Africa African Heads of State and Government endorsed the Nairobi Declaration on Fertiliser and Soil Health during the Africa Fertilizer and Soil Health Summit, which was held last week in Nairobi, Kenya. This move by African leaders and relevant stakeholders seeks to enhance the promotion of soil health for sustainable food systems…
When considering recalls, the Zimbabwe Elections Support Network (ZESN), has urged lawmakers and politicians to place the citizens at the centre of representative democracy. These sentiments were shared in a ZESN-published Position Paper on Recalls, Subsequent By-elections, and Lessons Learnt which seeks to examine democratic accountability and governance. The paper also facilitates debates on the…
A panel discussion at the IAE 2024 forum – organized by Energy Capital & Power – emphasized the need for Africa to leverage its solar potential to drive sustainable solutions Boasting 60% of the world’s best solar resources, Africa’s solar power potential presents multiple opportunities for investors seeking long-term, scalable financial prospects. A panel session…
In his address to the Thirty-third Session of the Commission on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice (CCPCJ) running in Vienna, Austria from 13 to 17 May 2024, the Permanent Secretary for Home Affairs and Cultural Heritage, Ambassador Raphael Tayerera Faranisi, said Zimbabwe is committed to upholding crime prevention, strengthening criminal justice and promoting the rule…
The Association of Healthcare Funders of Zimbabwe (AHFoZ) will host its Annual “All Stakeholders Conference on Health”, from 4-7 September 2024, at the Elephant Hills Resort in Victoria Falls. This prestigious event will bring together medical aid societies, healthcare professionals, policymakers, suppliers, medical aid member representatives, and all stakeholders from across the country and beyond,…
Successful outsourcing model extended after a four-year partnership Collaboration expanded to mobile services amid inbound roaming growth iBASIS, the leading provider of communications solutions for operators and digital players worldwide, and Altice Dominicana, one of the leading mobile networks in the Dominican Republic, announced today that they have renewed their successful outsourcing agreement for…
Calling a move to curtail stakeholder participation at a meeting on 13 May 2024 of the Indian Ocean Tuna Commission (IOTC) an “unprecedented and unnecessary infringement on the right of stakeholders to submit data and have it be openly considered”, accountable marine governance advocates Accountability.Fish has called on Commission parties to reject the proposal. The…
Participants at the Forum agreed to take collective ownership of the success and the future of PAPSS given its significant and hugely positive impact on the facilitation of cross-border payments and the development of intra-African trade Promoters of the Pan-African Payment & Settlement System (PAPSS), namely African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank or “the Bank”) (https://www.Afreximbank.com), African…
African civil society organisations (CSOs) This statement, authored by African Civil Society Organizations, is intended for the attention of organizers and participants of the IEA Clean Cooking in Africa Summit, scheduled to take place on Tuesday, May 14th, 2024, in Paris, France. We present this statement with a profound sense of duty and responsibility…
Writes Charles Dhewa Value chain is one of the major notions associated with industrial agriculture where the food production process is viewed as a chain of activities from production to consumption. However, when applied to African indigenous food systems, the value chain notion is found wanting because the majority of commodities that make up African…
UNICEF’s appeal will provide emergency support to 866,000 children UNICEF is urgently appealing for USD 84.9 million to fund its emergency response aimed at assisting children and women affected by the El Nino crisis in Zimbabwe. This funding will provide life-saving interventions to 1.34 million people, including 866,000 children, amidst a complex humanitarian crisis exacerbated…
Driving healthcare innovation and accessibility in Africa A new report led by the African Union Development Agency (AUDA-NEPAD), highlights key steps healthcare ventures, investors and policymakers can take to foster growth, innovation, and resilience within Africa’s healthcare sector. 28 early- and growth-stage African healthcare ventures have been supported by the Home-Grown Solutions Accelerator over the…
Old Mutual Zimbabwe, a distinguished diversified financial services group, recently hosted an impactful financial literacy training session for women at the Zimbabwe Agricultural Showgrounds. The event was a testament to the group’s unwavering commitment to championing financial education for previously marginalized groups. In collaboration with Audacious Women, a women-only organization established in 2021, Old Mutual…
Writes Elvis Dumba Banket – The government will not force businesses to transact in the newly introduced local currency, Zimbabwe Gold (ZiG) but will allow market forces to determine the utilisation of the local currency. This was said by the Minister of Justice, Legal and Parliamentary Affairs, Hon Ziyambi Ziyambi Hon Ziyambi said the government…
The Paris Summit is expected to build on ground-breaking clean cooking initiatives launched at COP28 and the African Development Bank’s Adesina (www.AfDB.org), Tanzanian President Hassan, Norway Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre and International Energy Agency Executive Director Fatih Birol will co-chair the event. Development partners gathering in Paris on 14 May are expected to pledge…
Engineer Edzai Kachirekwa, the Chief Executive Officer of Zimbabwe’s trailblazing energy entity, Power Giants, has been nominated as one of 100 Africa’s Most Influential Persons, under the Business Executive’s innovative new awards scheme of the same title. The awards scheme has been designed to identify and publicly recognize 100 people across Africa whose personal and professional…
The Southern African Development Community (SADC) will on 20 May 2024 hold a virtual Extraordinary Summit of Heads of State and Government to discuss the humanitarian situation in the region, following the ongoing El Niño induced drought that has negatively impacted the lives and livelihoods of an estimated 58 million people. The Extraordinary Summit will…
The people of Chiweshe in Mashonaland Central Province witnessed the opening of the Maria Theresa ZimSmart Community E-Commerce and E-Health Center, inaugurated by Her Excellency Dr. A. Mnangagwa, with financial support from leading government-owned mobile telephony giant, NetOne. “This center offers a ray of hope for the community, symbolizing a transformative leap towards digital inclusion….
By Veritas There is consensus among NGOs that this is not a good law for Zimbabwe for several reasons. In this document, we set out the reasons in ten simple points. The Bill claims to counter PVOs supporting terrorism or illegal money laundering. But this problem does not exist There is no evidence from past…
As Zimbabwe faces the effects of climate-induced El Niño, UNICEF is taking proactive steps to highlight the profound impact of climate change on children. Under our climate campaign “Invest in Climate, Invest in Children!” we are launching a petition to urge government entities, development partners, and the private sector to prioritise children in their climate…
EARTHDAY.ORG, the global force behind Earth Day, organized a 2000-person rally and Great Global Cleanup event at the University of Zimbabwe in Harare on Friday, April 26. Government ministers, university leaders, and the city council were all in attendance. The EARTHDAY.ORG theme for 2024 is PLANET VS PLASTICS and has been driving home the message…
The President of the African Development Bank Group (www.AfDB.org), Dr Akinwumi Adesina, delivered an impassioned plea for more balanced media coverage of Africa and its development, noting it was critical for changing false narratives. Adesina said this on Thursday in a keynote speech to the All Africa’s Media Summit in Nairobi, attended by nearly 300…
