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French minister Chrysoula Zacharopoulou, in her address to the media at the Africa Climate Week, emphasised the need to scale up private capital aligned to the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and the Paris Agreement. She said there is a need to maintain the strong political momentum for climate action and global financial system reform….
Writes Lovemore Chazingwa Mobile telecoms player, NetOne, scooped the biggest prize in the overall best stand by a registered postal and telecommunications operator at the just-ended Zimbabwe Agricultural Show (ZAS) 2023 annual event. The prize was among other winners which included the best overall exhibition, the best overall exhibition by an institution in the education,…
Writes Baboloki Semele 06 August 2023, Nairobi, Kenya: The urgency of climate change is undeniable, and the stakes have never been higher. Against this backdrop, Africa Climate Week 2023 emerged as a critical platform for dialogue, collaboration, and action. Held in Nairobi, Kenya, from the 4th to the 8th of September 2023, the Africa Climate…
Writes Wellington Zimbowa Gospel of God International Church has congratulated Zanu PF leader, Emmerson Mnangagwa for his declared victory in the recent election that saw him inaugurated as President of Zimbabwe yesterday. Founded by the late African clergyman and nationalist, Mutumwa Johane in 1932, the church is reportedly credited for prophesying about Zimbabwe’s liberation from…
Writes Clayton Masekesa In a positive move that is aimed at promoting residents’ equal participation, the Mutare City Council has begun the 2024 budget consultations that are being carried out digitally and physically in both English and vernacular languages. For the first time in Mutare, the consultations will be on digital platforms that include the…
Regional integration is key for Africa to tap into its abundant renewable energy resources and fulfill development goals Nairobi, Kenya, September 4, 2023 –The African Union Development Agency (AUDA-NEPAD) and the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) signed an agreement today aimed at supporting African countries in their efforts to achieve the African Union’s Agenda 2063…
Writes Elvis Dumba Mutorashanga – Traditional leaders in Zvimba North Constituency have congratulated the people of Zimbabwe for showing political maturity by peacefully participating in the country’s general elections. During a ZANU PF victory celebration held in Zvimba North Constituency over the weekend, Headman Katizagomo, born Gibson Jenami, paid tribute to Zimbabweans for heeding the…
Writes Elvis Dumba Buhera – President Emmerson Mnangagwa has called upon mining companies to upscale the setting up of the Mapinga Mine to Energy Park for the production of solar batteries and lithium products. President Mnangagwa made these remarks when he officially commissioned Sabi Star Lithium Plant in Buhera on Thursday. ” The mining sector…
“The 9th Anniversary of the September 18th HWPL World Peace Summit” will be held in the Republic of Korea for 4 days, from September 18th to 21st with the participation of about 1,800 global leaders. The event will be hosted by an international peace NGO, Heavenly Culture, World Peace, Restoration of Light (HWPL) in UN ECOSOC special consultative status. This…
Writes Marlvin Ngiza People with disabilities (PWDs) have expressed concern and dissatisfaction with the voting criteria for senators who represent the disability constituency in the country with the view that it was limiting and was not fair in expressing the actual desires and feelings of the community. A Gweru-based Young Voices Disability Zimbabwe Director, Nyasha…
Writes Lloyd Rabaya The largest seed-producing company in Zimbabwe, SeedCo, recently launched a farming app that will help farmers monitor their crops. Seedney, the application, has various tools that farmers can use to their advantage to get the maximum yields. Speaking to Spiked Online Media at the ongoing Zimbabwe Agricultural Show (ZAS), SeedCo Zimbabwe Head…
In its key message during the ongoing Zimbabwe Agricultural Show (ZAS), AFC Holdings reiterated its readiness to finance the 2023-2024 summer crop. Speaking to Spiked Online Media during the show, AFC Holdings Group Head for Marketing and Strategy, Ms. Caroline Mozhendi said the initiative is meant to support the Government’s drive to achieve food self-sufficiency….
By Own Correspondent A recently established union has raised deep concern about the gazetted ‘slave’ wages in the retail and wholesale sectors. In a hard-hitting press release, Progressive Retail and Wholesale Workers Union of Zimbabwe interim general secretary, Phillip Mafundu, said the union is shocked with wages approved by the National Employment Council for the…
Writes Lovemore Chazingwa Agribusiness utility, Windmill, expressed satisfaction with this year’s grain competition as farmers tussle for honours at the ongoing 113th edition of the Zimbabwe Agricultural Show (ZAS). Windmill corporate communications head, Marceline Nyangoni said, “We went around the stands today. They’re well organized. The products on display are so impressive. The display is…
TelOne is exhibiting at the 2023 edition of the Zimbabwe Agricultural Show (ZAS) that is running under the theme “Sustained Agricultural Growth through Connectivity Solutions”. In an interview with this publication, a TelOne spokesperson said the company is showcasing Broadband, TelTrack, Crop Monitoring, and TelOne Voice service. TelTrack is a vehicle-tracking product that is ideal…
The inaugural Africa Climate Summit (ACS) secretariat has launched the official Africa Climate Summit App ahead of the events from the 4th – 6th September this year. The app is designed to provide an immersive experience for attendees and the general public alike before, during, and after the summit. The App, available for download on…
The European Union (EU) Delegation to Zimbabwe is exhibiting at the Zimbabwe Agricultural Show (ZAS) where it is showcasing an array of initiatives it offers through its country head office and member states. Below, Spiked Online Media casts a spotlight on the initiatives being exhibited during the 2023 edition of the ZAS: Embassy…
Wanjira Mathai – Managing Director for Global Partnerships and Africa, World Resources Institute This is the inaugural Africa Climate Summit, we are coming together to chart a common narrative and pathway of our position on the climate crisis, which must be grounded in justice for our people. We must seize our chance to transform people’s…
The Zimbabwe Agricultural Show this week got into full swing, with Econet Wireless Zimbabwe’s exhibition stand quickly grabbing the limelight with its eye-catching design and an array of products and innovative services on display. The leading telecommunications and technology company’s stand, located at the centre of the exhibition grounds, has a unique design that instantly…
NetOne is exhibiting at the 2023 Zimbabwe Agricultural Show (ZAS), driving sustainable and inclusive digital solutions. The company is showcasing a variety of interesting innovations that have brought a refreshing look to ZAS. Outstanding at the NetOne stand is a tractor as well as a greenhouse. Many show-goers were curious about how these are linked…
The 30th of August marks the International Day of the Victims of Enforced Disappearances with Amnesty International Zimbabwe calling for genuine investigations and handling of the case of a Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) activist, Nelson Mukwenha, who was reportedly a victim of enforced disappearance and torture on the 26th of August 2023. In response…
Agriculture plays a pivotal role in diving tourism, the Zimbabwe Tourism Authority (ZTA) has revealed. Speaking to this publication in an interview at the ongoing 113th Zimbabwe Agricultural Show running under the theme “Sustained Growth. Adaptation. Productivity and Linkages”, Godfrey ‘Chief’ Koti, the ZTA’s Head of Corporate Affairs said agriculture is one of the mainstays…
Writes Elvis Dumba Harare – The European Union is not happy with what it calls extensive and sustained disinformation and defamation against the European Union Election Observer Mission (EU-EOM) which observed Zimbabwe’s August 24 plebiscite. The preliminary statement on 25 August by EU-EOM concluded that the electoral environment was not conducive for voters to make…
ZANU (PF) affiliates, Young Miners for Economic Development (YM4ED) and Farmers for Economic Development (Farmers4ED) have congratulated President Emmerson Mnangagwa following his declaration by the Zimbabwe Electoral Commission (ZEC) as the winner of the 2023 presidential election. “Young Miners for Economic Development (YM4ED) congratulates His Excellency, the President of Zimbabwe, Dr Emmerson Dambudzo Mnangagwa on…
Writes Marlvin Ngiza The Africa Climate Summit 2023 (ACS23) preparations are at an advanced stage with emphasis placed on collective climate action to find common global solutions. This year’s summit is taking place in Nairobi, Kenya, running from 4 September until 6 September focusing on driving green growth and climate finance solutions for Africa and…
Writes Marlvin Ngiza The Environmental Management Agency (EMA) has urged those who would have been affected by veld fires to report the incidents to relevant authorities saying this was crucial in data collection, reinforcing community education on veld fires prevention and legal steps to be taken. This follows a veld fire incident that reportedly happened…
Writes Muchaneta Chimuka Women’s Democracy Network Zimbabwe, (WDN-ZW) a registered not-for-profit organization promoting women’s participation in leadership, politics, and governance processes as well as gender-responsive policymaking in Zimbabwe since 2020 launched 10 days of Activism to promote gender-responsive policymaking for women increased participation in public life. The campaign will run from 28 August 2023 to…
Writes Persistence Gwanyanya The lithium sub-sector is seen as a game changer, as the world progresses towards electric-powered vehicles. As we forge ahead with the reform agenda, the economy continues to exhibit resilience to global and domestic shocks. However, faced with deep-seated structural challenges and limited access to international capital markets, achieving both growth and…
A business deeply rooted in serving its customers, Mukuru has partnered with Gorimbo on his journey of progress as he continues to positively contribute to the well-being of his community Mukuru (https://www.Mukuru.com), a leading next-generation financial services provider for Africa’s emerging consumers, has appointed Zimbabwe-born MMA fighter Themba Gorimbo as its newest brand ambassador to…
The Southern African Development Community (SADC) Electoral Observation Mission has noted with concern that some aspects of the Zimbabwe 2023 Harmonised Elections fell short of the requirements of the Constitution of Zimbabwe, the Electoral Act, and the SADC Principles and Guidelines Governing Democratic Elections (2021). This was revealed by His Excellency, Dr. Nevers Mumba, former…
With the rise in global demand for staple crop products projected to substantially increase by 2050 due to population growth, rising per capita income, and the growing use of biofuels, it is necessary to adopt sustainable agricultural intensification practices in existing croplands to meet this demand. However, estimation processes currently employed in the global South…
Following July 2023, confirmed as Earth’s hottest month on record, UNCTAD and its partners are ramping up efforts to help developing countries use satellite technology to make farming more climate resilient. With extreme weather events becoming more intense and frequent, agricultural adaptation to climate change is key to minimizing crop loss and fighting global hunger. Driven…
Voting started well in most rural constituencies perceived to be the ruling party ZANU (PF) strongholds but electorates in the capital city Harare were stranded after the delayed distribution of ballot papers. Speaking to this publication at 1415 hours in Harare at the Budiriro 1 high School Polling Station, a voter who can not be…
The Coalition on Sustainable Productivity Growth for Food Security and Resource Conservation (SPG Coalition) brings together researchers, non-governmental organizations, and private sector partners to advance a world with greater access to nutritious food and affordable diets. The Coalition recognizes that increasing the productivity of natural resources through climate adaptation and mitigation is instrumental to reaching…
ActionAid Zimbabwe, an organisation working to achieve social justice, gender equality, and poverty eradication has relaunched the Social Justice Manifesto. Initially launched following extensive research and consultations with communities and stakeholders ahead of the general elections in July 2018, the manifesto sets an agenda and path towards a just society for Zimbabweans. “The Manifesto amplifies the voices…
Writes Muchaneta Chimuka Misinformation, unbalanced reporting, and lack of professionalism by the media have been observed as the major drivers of electoral disputes in most countries, especially during and after the election period. This came out at a media discussion held by the Media Institute of Southern Africa (MISA) in Harare on Monday, which coincided…
In pursuit of a more energetic and practical reflection on the Financial Sector and in the interest of improving the business environment from the enhancement and protection of national companies, Mozambique is set to host Conference on Banking, Financial Services, and Insurance Sector on September 13 and 14, 2023 at the Joaquim Chissano Conference Center,…
HE Joaquim Chissano, the former President of Mozambique has joined the call for peace by the Zimbabwe Council of Churches, which brought together political parties, as well as local and international observers at the National Prayer meeting held in Harare today. HE Chissano began his statement by quoting the Gospel according to Matthew Chapter 5…
Writes Lloyd Rabaya Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) leader, Nelson Chamisa, yesterday held his party’s last rally before elections in the capital city, Harare where thousands of his supporters as well as local and international observers were in attendance. During the rally, this publication caught up with a number of CCC supporters and interviewed them…
Writes Environmental Law Association (ZELA) Status of 2023 election campaign promises on natural resources, mining, and service delivery While we remain impartial, and apolitical and work across the political divide with elected officials that include Councilors, Members of Parliament, and the Executive to be accountable, as ZELA, we have committed ourselves to read, assess and…
Writes Lloyd Rabaya The Palestinian Election Observation Mission has said that observing the Zimbabwean Election is also a learning curve as they will be witnessing all the procedures. The Palestine Election Observation Mission is among other missions that are going to be the eyes and ears of the nation and the international community at large….
Writes Chimeno Azriel Media practitioners were urged to practice and exercise peace journalism ahead of the August 23 harmonised elections. This was revealed by Mr. Toneo Rutsito, the Chairman of the Zimbabwe Online Content Creators (ZOCC) during the Media and Elections Reporting Training workshop held at Odyssey Lodge in Kadoma on Saturday. Media practitioners of…
Riding a red electric scooter on country roads in eastern India, Sanjulata Mahanta has become something of a poster girl for millet since she stunned fellow villagers by planting the hardy grain — and making a profit — three years ago. “People laughed at me and said I was growing grass,” Mahanta, 35, said on…
Writes Elvis Dumba Culture Fund of Zimbabwe Trust and EU Delegation to Zimbabwe is promoting the development of arts and culture in marginalized communities through funding various arts groups in the country under CreativeACTIONs2 project. The Culture Fund of Zimbabwe Trust and the EU Delegation to Zimbabwe have announced a USD $49,264.00 arts award to five…
Writes Marlvin Ngiza Young people have come out guns blazing against the apostolic sect, accusing them of perpetrating child marriages in Masvingo province through the unjustified spiritual claims and basis that men under these denominations were allegedly getting married to teenagers. Speaking about the development, the ‘Child Not Bride’ Founding President, who is also the…
