World Environment Day 2024: Celebrating Sustainability and Climate Action

On June 5th, 2024, countries around the world will come together to observe World Environment Day. This annual event, first established by the United Nations in 1972, aims to raise awareness and inspire action on critical environmental issues. The theme for World Environment Day 2024 is “Regeneration: Ecological Restoration for People and Planet.” This theme…

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SADC Regional Technical-Level Consultation deliberates on CAADP Post-Malabo Agenda Process

Stakeholders are gathered in Lusaka, Zambia to deliberate on the Southern African Development Community (SADC) Regional Technical-Level Consultation which is the third in a series of five regional dialogues on the Comprehensive African Agricultural Development Programme (CAADP) Post-Malabo Agenda Process. When African leaders adopted the Comprehensive Africa Agriculture Development Programme, CAADP, as Africa’s policy framework…

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100 Most Influential Africans of 2024 Award opens avenues for Engineer Edzai Kachirekwa

Engineer Edzai Kachirekwa, the Executive Director of energy concern, Power Giants, has said receiving an award as one of the 100 Most Influential Africans of 2024 has opened avenues for his career and company. Engineer Kachirekwa received the award at a glamorous event in Harare on 30 May 2024 that was graced by dignitaries including…

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SA elections: AUC’s Chido Mpemba lauds youth for upholding peace

Writes Reginald Tapfumaneyi The African Union Commission (AUC)’s Special Envoy on Youth Affairs, Ms Cleopatra Chido Mpemba has lauded the youth for their active participation in the recently held elections in South Africa. Speaking on the sidelines of the media conference held by the Head of the African Union Election Observation Mission (AUEOM), former Kenyan…

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79th ACHPR Ordinary Private Session: Gambia committed to promotion and protection of human rights

Recognizing the importance of fostering strong collaborations with national governments to enhance the promotion and protection of human rights, there was a sensitization exchange for key representatives of the Gambian Government by dignitaries of the African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights (ACHPR) during the latter’s 79th Ordinary Session held on Saturday 1 June at…

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Who’s investing in climate adaptation for smallholder farmers?

Writes Jennifer Marston Climate adaptation is underfunded globally but especially so in emerging markets. Developing countries alone need some $212 billion per year by 2030 to adapt to increasingly inhospitable growing conditions in agriculture, according to a recent report from AgFunder and ISF Advisors. But it can be a challenging space to invest in, say investors….

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Critical Minerals Africa (CMA) 2024 to Explore Translating Mineral Policy into Tangible Projects

The Critical Minerals Africa Summit will take place from 6–7 November in Cape Town Global demand for critical minerals is projected to grow threefold by 2040, highlighting a strategic opportunity for African producers to increase output and the development of untapped mineral deposits. A shift in focus by global players towards African projects has created…

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Tanzania Elected Chair of the African Committee of Climate Change Experts and Ambassadors

Dr. Richard S. Muyungi, Tanzania’s Special Adviser to the President on Climate Change and Environment, has been unanimously elected as the Chair of the African Group of Negotiators (AGN) for the Dialogue on Climate Change in Africa for the years 2025-2026. This committee has the specific responsibility of overseeing climate change negotiation matters on behalf…

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Itai Trust donates Wheelchairs to persons with disabilities

Writes Dumisani Ndlovu Gweru Chapter of a Harare-based non-governmental organisation, Itai Trust whose target is to mobilise and distribute 20 wheelchairs to differently-abled people in Zimbabwe, recently kick-started the Midlands program by donating a wheelchair to a Lower Gweru child with a disability. The official handover of the wheelchair was recently done by the organisation…

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Hon Richard Ziki, Rotary Club in free eye clinic outreach partnership in Karoi

Elvis Dumba Karoi – The Hurungwe Central Constituency legislator, Hon Richard Ziki, and a local pharmaceutical player, Peniel Pharmacy, have partnered with Rotary Club members in Karoi to offer a free eye clinic outreach in the town. The outreach done with support from a Denmark-based volunteer optician, saw hundreds of people receiving free eyeglasses and…

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RFMO Accountability Tracker Highlights Actions at Indian Ocean Tuna Commission

As part of its effort to promote transparent and open ocean governance, Accountability.Fish has released the results of the 28th Session of the Indian Ocean Tuna Commission held in Bangkok, Thailand on May 13 -17. The results can be found at: https://accountability.fish/meeting/iotc -2024 “Once again, as the IOTC doesn’t report out the actions taken by…

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African Development Bank unveils new Ten-Year Strategy 2024–2033

The African Development Bank Group (www.AfDB.org) has unveiled its new Ten-Year Strategy 2024–2033 (https://apo-opa.co/4aKxNom), a blueprint to confront Africa’s pressing challenges and to help put the continent firmly back on track towards sustained economic growth and prosperity. Unveiling the strategy during the Bank Group’s Annual Meetings in Nairobi, Kenya, African Development Bank Group President Akinwumi Adesina…

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Media essential agents to safeguard climate change challenges

Writes Elvis Dumba Kariba – The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) has described journalists as an essential ingredient in contributing towards solutions for environmental challenges being encountered in the face of climate change. Assistant Commissioner Nyazema,  Police Officer Commanding Mashonaland West Province said this in a speech read on his behalf at the belated World Press…

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Parliament challenged to protect dignity of the girl child in schools

The Parliament of Zimbabwe has been challenged to formulate and promote policies that ensure the dignity of the girl child in schools. During a workshop hosted by Action Aid Zimbabwe, Forum for African Women Educationalists Zimbabwe Chapter (FAWEZI), and the Education Coalition of Zimbabwe (ECOZI) on Friday, female students from schools in Makoni District called…

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Roadmap towards reversing Biodiversity Loss in the Pungwe River Basin Ecosystems

…a lifeline for People, Wildlife, and the Economy The Pungwe River basin, shared by Zimbabwe and Mozambique, is rich in plant and animal diversity. However, the ecosystem is now under threat from human activities. In 2023, Global Water Partnership Southern Africa (GWPSA) commissioned an Environmental Flow (EFlows) assessment to understand how the Pungwe River Basin…

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Urgent action needed to save Cleveland Dam: CBOs

A grouping of community-based organisations (CBOs) has said there is an urgent need to save Cleveland Dam, one of internationally-recognised wetlands under the Ramsar Convention. Cleveland Action Alliance, Manyame Conservation Trust, Network for Environmental and Climate Justice, and Residents Against Land Degradation have joined hands in condemning environmentally-degrading activities at the dam. The CBOs expressed…

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World No Tobacco Day: YADD against manipulative tactics of tobacco industry

On this World No Tobacco Day, Youth Against Alcohol and Drug Dependency (YADD) in Zimbabwe has said it stands united against the manipulative tactics of the tobacco industry on children. “As YADD, We are committed to protecting our generation and future ones from the harmful effects of tobacco and vaping. We call on governments to…

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Tracking and Influencing African Development Bank Energy Investments in Southern Africa

On the 30th of May 2024, Action 24 the Southern Africa Node Coordinator for ACCESS Coalition launched the report analyzing the funding provided by the African Development Bank (AfDB) for energy projects in Zimbabwe between 2014 and 2021. The report aimed to present relevant findings and recommendations with key stakeholders and explore ways of catalyzing…

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Formal businesses urged to employ persons with disabilities (PWDs)

Formal businesses have been urged to empower persons with disabilities (PWDs) by supporting their inclusion in formal waged employment as well as promoting self-employment and entrepreneurship (small-scale businesses) in Zimbabwe. This came to the fore yesterday at a workshop in Harare where it emerged that the Federation of Organizations of Persons with Disabilities (FODPZ) in…

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Bulilima District Councillors Take a Step Towards Improved Natural Resources Management

In a significant move towards sustainable development and effective governance, Councilors from Bulilima District recently participated in a training workshop on natural resource management. Organized by Habakkuk Trust, the workshop aimed to empower Councilors with the knowledge and skills necessary to manage the district’s natural resources effectively. Through interactive sessions and expert presentations, participants gained…

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A child’s cry for life as community ignores religious-related deaths

Writes Elvis Dumba Hurungwe –  The communities of  Maronda/Mangate, Shumba, Village 5, Chakaraya and Dzokamushure Villages in Hurungwe District believe evil spirits are operating in their communities and becoming responsible for their children’s deaths. At Dzokamushure village, a shrine to help these evil spirit-attacked children was set up for religious cleansing and treatment. They also have…

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SA Elections: WEMP driving women’s participation in democracy and peace processes

The Women’s Election Mechanism for Peace (WEMP) is an initiative that aims to increase women’s participation in democracy and peace processes. Through this initiative, 300 Peace Monitors have been trained and are actively monitoring incidents of violence and disruption. The WEMP will establish Peace Rooms in five provinces: Gauteng, Limpopo, Eastern Cape, Western Cape, and…

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Climate Change Management Bill: Addressing crisis for a brighter future for all

The Climate Change Management Bill is an undertaking by stakeholders aimed at securing a climate-resilient and sustainable future for the nation of Zimbabwe. This came to the fore at the Stakeholder Consultations and Engagement on the Draft Climate Change Management Bill and the Zimbabwe Carbon Trading Framework that took place at the Harare International Conference…

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HWPL holds 11th Annual Peace Walk in 50 countries

As conflicts erupt worldwide, threatening global security and coexistence, hope of peace emerges from citizens. In May 2024, citizens across all continents will join hands for HWPL’s 11th Annual Commemoration of the Declaration of World Peace and Peace Walk, organized by a UN-affiliated NGO Heavenly Culture, World Peace, Restoration of Light (HWPL). Themed “Communication for…

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Granting Starlink an operating license in Zimbabwe commendable: Engineer Jacob Mutisi

Letter by Engineer Jacob Kudzayi Mutisi Dear President Mnangagwa, I write to express my sincere gratitude and appreciation for your decisive action in granting Starlink an operating license in Zimbabwe. I wrote to you requesting your action and you acted. Your swift and proactive approach in recognizing the limitations of your country’s regulatory capacity, and…

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Dr Tonderai Kapesa urges Parliament to play oversight role on national budget

Writes Lloyd Rabaya The Parliament of Zimbabwe has been urged to play its oversight role on the national budget to ensure that no one is left behind during the budget implementation process. The deliberations were made during a mid-term budget review dialogue workshop held in Harare last week by the Zimbabwe Coalition on Debt and…

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African Tourism Board’s Cuthbert Ncube Champions Unity in the Tourism Sector

In a compelling interview on The Chief Koti Show, Cuthbert Ncube, the Chairman of the African Tourism Board (ATB), passionately articulated the pressing need for unity and self-acknowledgment within the African tourism sector. As a visionary leader, Mr. Ncube emphasized the importance of a collaborative approach involving both the public and private sectors to revitalize…

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Need for investment in human capital in Africa: ZIMCODD

The Zimbabwe Coalition on Debt and Development (ZIMCODD) underscored the need for investment in human capital in Africa for the continent to realise its developmental aspirations. ZIMCODD made the assertion when it joined the rest of Africa and its diaspora in recognizing Africa Day, a celebration of our diversity, culture, and progress since the formation…

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Euro-Africa International Conference on Migration highlights challenges and proffers solutions

Chief Fortune Zephania Charumbira, the President of the Pan African Parliament is leading a delegation of the continental legislative body at the Euro-Africa International Conference on Migration where he recounted his experience of the harsh reality of the impact of illegal migration and its dire consequences and offered a raft of recommendations to counter the…

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Education and Governance Reforms Promote Women’s Equal Participation in Leadership: WDN-Africa

Women’s Democracy Network- Africa (WDN- AFRICA), a vibrant network of exceptional women political leaders influencing women’s rights and gender equality in Africa joined the rest of Africa in commemorating Africa Day on 25 May 2024. AWD-Africa said the theme “Educate an African fit for the 21st Century” with a focus on building resilient education systems…

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Zimbabwe National Liberation War Veterans Association (ZNLWVA) unpacked

The newly-elected Chairman of the Zimbabwe National Liberation War Veterans Association (ZNLWVA), Cde Moffat Elias Marashwa yesterday clarified the national significance of the body representing the welfare of liberation war freedom fighters at a meeting of executive members held in Harare. The veterans of the liberation struggle separated their entity from other bodies representing them…

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Driving digitisation: Starlink gets nod to operate in Zimbabwe

Writes Elvis Dumba Harare – A local digital communications company, IMC Communications (Pvt) Ltd, has been given the green light by the Zimbabwean administration to provide through Starlink, a Low Earth Orbit Satellite international company, high-speed, low-cost internet and digital processing services in the country. The licensing of Starlink to operate in Zimbabwe through IMC…

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Africa Day offers opportunity to leverage unity for prosperity

African leaders have said Africa Day is an opportunity for the continent to leverage opportunities brought about by independence from colonialism to drive prosperity with a focus on education in pursuit of sustainable development. Chief Fortune Zephania Charumbira, the President of the Pan African Parliament (PAP) urged parliamentarians to recommit to building a continent where knowledge…

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Gender Links funds SRHR project in Chitungwiza

The Youth Aspire Development Trust (YADT)  is working tirelessly to empower young people and promote sexual and reproductive health rights (SRHR) in Chitungwiza with the support of Gender Links funding. Chitungwiza has a population of over 365,000 people, with a significant portion being young people. However, like many other communities in Zimbabwe, young people in…

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YADT Demonstrates Power of Youth-Led HIV Prevention in Chitungwiza

In Chitungwiza, a town located about 25 kilometers from the bustling city of Harare in Zimbabwe, a group of young individuals are taking charge in the fight against HIV. The Youth Aspire Development Trust (YADT) has launched a youth-led HIV prevention project, with funding from the AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF). Spearheaded by HIV prevention champions…

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Youth Aspire Development Trust Empowering Young Girls through Sewing Project

At Youth Aspire Development Trust (YADT), a non-profit organization based in Zimbabwe, there is a strong focus on empowering young girls through their sewing project at the Youth Hub. This project not only teaches girls valuable skills in sewing but also provides a safe and supportive environment for them to learn and grow. This publication…

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African Leaders Highlight Key Health Priorities for Africa at the Seventy-Seventh World Health Assembly

African health leaders are concerned about the world’s preparedness and response to pandemics, drawing from the lessons learned during the COVID-19 pandemic, ahead of the Seventy-seventh World Health Assembly (WHA77). The leaders outlined their expectations and desired outcomes for the upcoming meeting in a press briefing organized by Amref Health Africa in partnership with Africa CDC, the WHO Regional Office…

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StreetNet International Releases 2023 Global Report

StreetNet International Celebrates a Year of Milestones and Progress in 2023 StreetNet International is proud to announce the release of its 2023 Global Report, highlighting a year of significant achievements and impactful initiatives in support of informal economy workers worldwide. Foreword by International Coordinator Oksana Abboud The 2023 Global Report marks a crucial year in…

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African Media Lawyers Network Launched at the 3rd African Media Convention in Ghana

The 3rd African Media Convention held in Accra, Ghana May 15-17, 2024 came to a close with a major milestone, the official launch of the African Media Lawyers Network (AMLN), the first continental network with the mandate of protecting freedom of expression and press freedom in Africa, at the closing ceremony attended by hundreds of…

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Women call for gender-neutral macroeconomic policies

Writes Lloyd Rabaya The Zimbabwe Women’s Resource Centre and Network (ZWRCN) has called on Parliament to come up with gender-neutral macroeconomic policies as challenges faced by women might be different from those of men. Macroeconomic policies focus on the operations of the whole economy and provide a conducive environment to foster sustainable economic growth, employment…

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UNESCO and UNICEF call for building strong foundations for health and well-being in primary school

At a global symposium organized in Lusaka today, UNESCO and UNICEF launched four co-published technical briefs as part of Building strong foundations – a new initiative by UNESCO that aims to help children stay in school, keep safe, and grow up healthy to lead thriving lives. The new initiative benefitting learners aged 5-12 in primary…

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Prevail Group International (PGI) creates 500 jobs

Writes Lloyd Rabaya  Moving in line with the president’s Vision 2030 mantra of leaving no one and no place behind, Prevail Group International (PGI) has to date created 500 jobs nationwide. PGI, the company contracted to drill boreholes under the presidential borehole drilling scheme, is employing skilled and semi-skilled workers in Zimbabwe’s 10 provinces where…

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How African mass markets shape the social fabric and day-to-day life

Writes Charles Dhewa In addition to being seedbeds for individual entrepreneurial ambitions among women and youth, African mass/territorial markets have become good at shaping the social fabric and day-to-day life in ways trusted by the majority of citizens. They may not have advertising budgets and other resources that are in the hands of corporations, but…

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