Development
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World Kidney Day 2024 focuses on Kidney Health For All
Writes Jacob Ngwenya World Kidney Day is celebrated on the 14th of March every year. This year’s World Kidney Day is all about “Kidney Health for All: Advancing Equitable Access to Care and Optimal Medication Practice”. The goal is to raise awareness about the importance of ensuring equitable access to appropriate treatment and care…
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Schools feeding program: Government acquires borehole rigs for nutrition gardens
Writes Elvis Dumba Zvimba – The government has acquired 40 state-of-the-art borehole rigs which will be used to ensure clean water provision for schools in the country. Minister of Primary and Secondary Education, Hon Torerayi Moyo said the borehole rigs will help in the setting up of nutrition irrigation gardens in schools which will help…
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Voluntary National Review takes stock of 2030 Agenda implementation
The Voluntary National Review is to take stock of the 2030 Agenda implementation progress by Zimbabwe and come up with means of sustainable development goals (SDGs) acceleration. The Secretary for Public Service, Labour, and Social Welfare, Mr. Simon Masanga, speaking at the private sector consultation engagement for the 2024 Voluntary National Review at the Royal…
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Vice President Chiwenga officially opens 2024 Tobacco Marketing Season
Vice President Dr. Constantino Chiwenga officially opened the 2024 Tobacco Marketing Season on Wednesday 13 March 2024 where he reiterated that agriculture remains one of the key sectors in Zimbabwe’s accelerated drive to achieve an Empowered and Prosperous Upper Middle-Income Society by 2030. In 2020, the President of the Republic of Zimbabwe, His Excellency Dr.…
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Cimas donates US$13K to Cancer Association of Zimbabwe
The country’s largest medical aid provider, Cimas Medical Aid, under their wellness brand iGO, has donated US$13,753.00 to the Cancer Association of Zimbabwe in the capital as part of their Corporate Social Responsibility programs. The donation was in the form of proceeds raised from the annual iGo half marathon powered by Cimas, held in November…
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Public Service Commission on user trials of AVM buses
AVM Africa has engaged the Public Service Commission for user trials of its prototype demonstration AVM bus for some time. The AVM City Bus is locally manufactured by AVM Africa (Pvt) Ltd. The Public Service Commission, the largest employer in the country, which offers its bus transportation to civil servants in provinces and districts across…
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Harnessing the Power: The Vital Role of African Young Women in Leadership
By Tag a Life International Women’s empowerment and gender equality are critical components for achieving sustainable development. Recognizing this, the Commission on the Status of Women (CSW), a principal global intergovernmental body, catalyzes promoting women’s rights and gender equality. This is why our organisation, Tag a Life International (TaLI) works to build young women’s Voice,…
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Remarkable progress for GEF-BUPUSA Project in building resilience against climate shocks
The governments of Mozambique and Zimbabwe have recorded remarkable progress in building resilience against climate shocks, including floods and drought in the Buzi, Pungwe, and Save River Basins (BUPUSA), shared exclusively by the two countries. The progress was recorded under the Global Environment Facility (GEF) – funded Management of Competing Water Uses and Associated Ecosystems…
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Parliaments of Latvia and Zimbabwe strengthen bilateral ties
As part of benchmarking visits to Nordic and Baltic countries, Hon Jacob F. N. Mudenda, the Speaker of Parliament of Zimbabwe’s delegation started its engagement in Latvia on 6th March 2024 with a Meeting with H.E. Ms. Daiga Mierina, Speaker of the Parliament of Latvia. The Hon. Speaker of Latvia warmly welcomed Speaker Mudenda’s delegation. The…
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Safeguarding Zimbabwe’s Education System: Combating Fake Qualifications and Fraudsters
Writes Engineer Jacob Kudzayi Mutisi The recent scandal involving Summit Africa’s co-founder, Langalezwe Madonko, and President Cyril Ramaphosa’s adviser, Thabi Leoka, in South Africa has brought to light the pervasive issue of fake qualifications. South Africa has taken significant steps to combat this problem through institutions like the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA). However, Zimbabwe…
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Rural districts health and education services in sorry state
By Lloyd Rabaya Zimbabwe’s health and education service delivery is under scrutiny as the key sectors continue deteriorating, with rural populations suffering the most. Notwithstanding the deficit of the facilities nationwide, other issues were raised at a two-day Zimbabwe Coalition for Debt and Development (ZIMCODD) State of Local Authority Service delivery (Education and Health) workshop…
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New police station for Raffingora
Writes Elvis Dumba Raffingora, Zvimba – The rural community of Raffingora is set to get a new police station that will aid in combating crimes such as cattle rustling, and farm machinery theft among others. Well-wishers have come together for the construction of a police station in the area as currently the Zimbabwe Republic Police…
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TUI Junior Academy, Clean Green Zimbabwe Initiative empowers children on climate and environment
TUI Care Foundation and the Dutch National Committee for UNICEF have signed an agreement around the TUI Junior Academy project to support environmental education in schools as part of kick-starting the Clean Green Zimbabwe programme which was recently launched by the Minister of Environment at the COP28 in Dubai. The world today continues to grapple…
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Investing in women accelerates attainment of sustainable development: WSWN
The Women Supporting Women Network (WSWN) has underscored the importance of investing in women to accelerate the attainment of sustainable development. This emerged today on International Women’s Day (IWD), celebrated annually on March 8, which is a global day acknowledging the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women. In celebrating IWD 2024, Women Supporting…
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Beyond Headlines: Global Journalists United for Peace Journalism
On 17th February, the international peace organization, Heavenly Culture, World Peace, Restoration of Light (HWPL), hosted an online event with approximately 160 media persons from 49 countries in attendance. This year, HWPL International Workshop on Peace Journalism marked the publication of its 2nd journal, ‘Peace Journalism Studies’, produced in cooperation with 9 journalists worldwide. With…
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Parliament of Zimbabwe on benchmarking visit to Baltic and Nordic countries
The Speaker of Parliament, Hon. Advocate Jacob Francis Nzwidamilimo Mudenda, is in Stockholm, Sweden where he is leading a Parliamentary delegation undertaking Benchmarking visits to Sweden, Latvia, and Finland from 4th to 11th March 2024. Speaker Mudenda was received at the airport by the Zimbabwean Ambassador to Sweden, Her Excellency, Ms Priscilla Misihairambwi-Mushonga. The Hon.…
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Zimbabwe showcases rich cuisine at the ITB Berlin 2024
Zimbabwe is showcasing its rich cuisine at the ITB Berlin 2024! It is a great opportunity to share the country’s unique culinary traditions with the world. Food is a key aspect of any tourism experience, and by sharing its delicious dishes with the world, Zimbabwe is sure to generate more interest and visitors through its gastronomy.…
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Best Diplomats Conference in Turkey spotlights refugee crisis in the Middle East
The Best Diplomats Conference in Turkey focused on the ongoing refugee crisis in the Middle East. It was also meant to make diplomacy more inclusive by connecting aspiring leaders worldwide in an enriching set-up, allowing them to exchange views, acquire new skills, and become the next generation of leaders working towards a more sustainable future.…
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UNICEF Zimbabwe releases its 2023 Annual Report showcasing results for women and children
Harare, 7 March 2024 – UNICEF Zimbabwe has released its 2023 Annual Report that outlines the situation for women and children in Zimbabwe with an overview of results in the areas of Social Policy, Health, Nutrition, HIV/AIDS, Water, Sanitation and Hygiene, Education, and Child Protection. The 2023 Annual Report of UNICEF Zimbabwe highlights the major achievements for…
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Zimbabwe Hosts Second Africa Protected Areas Directors Conference
The African Wildlife Foundation (AWF) is participating in the second in-person conference of the Africa Protected Areas Directors (APAD) network, which started yesterday in Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe. This pivotal event spanning from March 5th to 8th, has brought together directors of protected and conserved areas (PCAs) from across Africa to address pressing conservation challenges facing…
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MoPSE launches Climate education, Guidance and Counselling handbooks
Writes Hopewell Chibvongodze Harare, March 6, 2024 – The Ministry of Primary and Secondary in partnership with CAMFED (Campaign for Female Education) on Wednesday launched a handbook to help learners adapt to climate changes currently affecting the world. The Climate Education handbook was launched simultaneously with the one on guidance and counseling during the International…
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Local charity founder recognised for empowering vulnerable communities
Iris Zemza Nozizwe Mhlanga, founder of the Nozizwe Mother of Nations Trust in Zimbabwe, has been announced as a nominee for the prestigious 2024 Women Changing the World Awards. The awards, presented by Sarah, Duchess of York, and Dr. Tererai Trent, recognize and celebrate the achievements of women making outstanding impacts in areas such as…
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Community Newspapers’ Association of Zimbabwe elects new executive
The Community Newspapers’ Association of Zimbabwe (CNAZ) which has been inactive for more than a year met today and elected a New Executive Committee to run its affairs. The elections were conducted by Voluntary Media Council of Zimbabwe (VMCZ) executive director Loughty Dube and Zimbabwe National Editors’ Forum (ZINEF) national coordinator Njabulo Ncube. SANEF Chairperson…
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TIMB readies for 2024 Tobacco Selling Season
The Tobacco Industry and Marketing Board (TIMB) is ready for the 2024 Auction tobacco marketing season that opens on Wednesday 13th March 2024. This emerged at the TIMB Media Interface held at the board’s headquarters in Harare today. Addressing journalists, Mr. Tapiwa Chimedza, the TIMB Head of Business Development revealed that under the Muhancha Project,…
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SCS Global Services Approved as First Certification Body for Pioneering New Feed Certification
SCS Global Services, the world’s leading 3rd party certification body, has become the first auditor accredited to provide certification for the Aquaculture Stewardship Council’s (ASC) Feed Standard. The certification represents a significant step forward in promoting greater environmental and social responsibility within the aquaculture industry. As the leading 3rd party certification body, SCS Global Services (SCS) brings its…
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Mining ministry sets up US$5 million fund for artisanal miners
By Hopewell Chibvongodze Harare, March 5, 2024 – The government has availed US$5 million for the development of artisanal and small-scale miners, the Mines and Minerals Development Minister, Zhemu Soda has said. In an interview, Soda said the money was channeled through the Mining Industry Loan Fund (MILF). He urged the artisanal and small-scale miners…
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President Ersin Tatar addresses the 2nd Global Destination Exchange Forum in Berlin
President Ersin Tatar, who is in Berlin to hold a series of contacts, attended the 2nd Global Destination Exchange Forum that was organised by the Twin Cities World Tourism Forum (TCWTF). Speaking at the conference held at the Solwo Suites on Monday, President Tatar thanked the TCWTF for organising and inviting him as a speaker,…
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SECZim to conduct Financial Literacy and Capital Market Awareness outreach programmes
The Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education, through a letter dated January 5th, 2024, approved the Commission’s proposal to conduct Financial Literacy and Capital Market Awareness outreach programmes in schools throughout the country, building on the work done in 2023. The Commission officially launched its Capital Market Toolkit in November 2023, which comprises both traditional…
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Pan African Parliament sets roadmap to restore normalcy as Charumbira is tipped to retain Presidency
A roadmap to restore normalcy at the Pan-African Parliament (PAP) has been set in motion following recommendations of the 44th Ordinary Session of the Executive Council with Hon Chief Fortune Charumbira tipped to retain the presidency of the continental legislative body in elections earmarked for this month. Hon. Lucia Dos Passos, Acting President of the…
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Commercial extraction of gas and oil to start soon: Minister of Mines
Writes Hopewell Chibvongodze Companies prospecting for gas and oil in the Zambezi Basin in Muzarabani are soon expected to start commercial extraction of the commodities, a Cabinet Minister said on Monday. Mines and Mining Development Minister, Zhemu Soda told a press conference that Zimbabwe is on course to become a player in the oil and…
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Harare City cemeteries in a sorry state
Writes Primrose Zimano Harare City Council cemeteries are in a sorry state due to poor maintenance with most of them now covered with tall grass, shrubs, and litter. A visit at one of the cemeteries, Warren Hills yesterday showed that identifying a loved one’s grave is now a thorn in the flesh as they are…
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Japanese MPJ Group tours Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe, represented by the Zimbabwe Embassy in Tokyo, Japan, is facilitating a familiarisation tour of Zimbabwe by 13 members of Millennium Promise Japan (MPJ). This is a Japanese-based Non-profit organization that was formed in April 2008 and is involved in education, food and material assistance, and disaster response to affected countries across the globe. The…
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Post-budget expenditure tracking workshop kicks off in Kadoma
By Lloyd Rabaya The post-budget expenditure tracking workshop between the Zimbabwe Coalition on Debt and Development (ZIMCODD) and Parliament of Zimbabwe has kicked off in Kadoma today. The workshop is scrutinising the much-criticised 2024 National budget which was presented by the Minister of Finance and Economic Development Professor Mthuli Ncube, while mainly focusing on education…
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AFC Holdings commits to support Winter Farming Season
AFC Holdings, through its Land and Development Bank, is expected to finance at least 18000ha of winter wheat crop this season. This will be supported by Agro-bills which will be backed by government guarantees. “We have applied for a government guarantee worthy of US$42 million to enable the raising of funds from the market.”, said…
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Renewable energy pivotal to the achievement of SDGs
Renewable energy is pivotal to the United Nations’ efforts in Zimbabwe, serving as a cornerstone for sustainable development and the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), Mr. Edward Kallon, the UN Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator has said. He made the remarks at the Renewable Energy Conference and Expo in Victoria Falls today. “Renewable energy…
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Community-based adaptation essential under CBA-SCALE Southern Africa+ project
The Scaling up Community Action for Livelihoods and Ecosystems in Southern Africa and Beyond (CBA-SCALE Southern Africa+) launched on the 29th of February 2024 in Harare realises that to support groups most impacted by climate change, community-based adaptation provides livelihood opportunities for communities suffering from climatic shocks. Addressing delegates who witnessed the launch at Wild…
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Symposium empowers young people in agro-ecology to address climate change
The youth bear the brunt of vulnerability to climate change hence engaging and empowering them in promoting agro-ecology, sustainable farming practices, and advocating for climate justice is crucial for building resilient and sustainable food systems in the country. This emerged today at a symposium by the Young Volunteers for the Environment (YVE) in partnership with…
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Rwanda Finally Passes Law On GMO – What Next?
Rwanda, on February 21, published in its Official Gazette a law governing biosafety, which seeks to ensure that genetically modified organisms (GMOs) are handled, transferred, and used safely in the country. According to the purpose of the law, it establishes an adequate level of protection in the field of the safe transfer and use of living…
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Signs of Hope Trust Applauds Government for Eliminating VAT on Assistive Devices
Signs of Hope Trust expressed its appreciation to the Ministry of Finance, Economic Development and Investment Promotion (MOFEDIP) for its recent decision to eliminate Value Added Tax (VAT) on Assistive Technologies. This positive development was made official through the Value Added Tax (General) (Amendment) Regulations, 2024 (No.67), which were gazetted on 09 February 2024. Assistive…
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ZINARA Operations Overview for the period 1 January to 31 December 2023
CEO’s Report on the Disbursement of Funds Executive Summary I am pleased to present the ZINARA Operations Overview and Road Funds Disbursement Report for the year 2023. As the Zimbabwe National Road Administration, we value transparency and accountability and have placed these virtues at the centre of our operations. In 2022, we resolved to publish…
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Global Renaissance Investments to host Smart Cities and Devolution Master Class 2024 in Nyanga
Global Renaissance Investments (GRI) is proud to announce the upcoming Smart Cities and Devolution Master Class 2024, scheduled from March 3rd to March 6th, 2024, at Troutbeck Resort in Nyanga. This highly anticipated event will gather esteemed speakers and thought leaders to delve into the transformative potential of smart cities and devolution, under the theme…