ITFC, Tunisia sign three Trade Financing Agreements

USD 280 Million Trade Finance Agreements for the benefit of the Tunisian Electricity and Gas Company, the Tunisian Company for Refining Industries, and the Tunisian Chemical Complex The International Islamic Trade Finance Corporation (ITFC) (www.ITFC-idb.org), a member of the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) Group, has signed three trade financing agreements totaling US$ 280 million in…

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USAID launches US$17 million OVC HIV support programme in Mashonaland West

By Elvis Dumba Chinhoyi – United States President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) through USAID has launched the Orphaned and Vulnerable Children (OVC) support program worth US$17,373,720.00 in Mashonaland West Province. The program will provide support to 42 705 children, adolescents, youth, and families affected and infected by HIV across four districts in Mashonaland West,…

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Land pollution reduction through sustainable waste management urged

By Elvis Dumba The Minister of Environment, Climate, Tourism, and Hospitality Industry, Hon Nomangiliso Ndlovu has called for the reduction of land pollution through sustainable waste management strategies Minister Ndlovu made the remarks during a press briefing on the commemoration of Africa Environment Day in Harare. “As Africa, we stand united, in an endeavour to…

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UNDP Energy offer investor forum roars to life

The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Energy offer investor forum has roared to life in Harare today with stakeholders from various stakeholders converging to discuss the important issue. In his keynote address, while officially opening the forum, Hon Zhemu Soda, the  Minister of Energy and Power Development, said the event gives is a platform where…

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Zimbabwe launches COVID-19 Documentary

The United Nations has commended President Emmerson Mnangagwa, and the Government of Zimbabwe for the initiative taken to produce a COVID-19 Documentary ‘Fighting the Wave – How a Nation United to Fight the COVID-19 Pandemic’ showcasing how Zimbabwe responded to the COVID-19 pandemic. In his speech during the launch today, Dr. Tajudeen Oyewale, the Acting UN…

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How can communities protect their food systems from external influence?

By Charles Dhewa Answering the above question is at the centre of a campaign being implemented by the Alliance for Food Sovereignty in Africa (AFSA) in more than 13 African countries including Zimbabwe. Dubbed My Food is Africa, the campaign started in 2022 with baseline surveys to understand local people’s perceptions of African food. In…

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SADC Executive receives Palestinian Ambassador Dr. Tamer Almassri’s credentials

The Executive Secretary of SADC, His Excellency Mr. Elias Magosi, yesterday received Letters of Credence from His Excellency Dr. Tamer Almassri, the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary and Permanent Representative of the State of Palestine to SADC based in Zimbabwe. H.E. Magosi expressed his delight at meeting the envoy and highlighted the key priority areas of…

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Genome editing promotes industrialisation, enhances crop resistance to pests and diseases

Genome editing is one of the new and emerging technologies that falls under the biotechnology umbrella, the application of which can potentially enhance the agricultural sector through improved crop resistance to pests and adverse environmental conditions, a senior government official has said. Professor Fanuel Tagwira, the Permant Secretary for the Ministry of Higher and Tertiary…

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UNECA ropes in LLDCs and SIDS on addressing challenges in implementing AfCFTA

The United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA) is taking on board Landlocked Developing Countries (LLDCs) and Small Island Developing States (SIDS), alongside Least Developed Countries (LDCs) in addressing challenges that hamper the implementation of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA). The countries mentioned above constitute three categories of states facing unique realities and…

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MultiChoice Africa Accelerator Programme to boost African SMMEs

At a time when unemployment challenges and economic instability are high, small and medium-sized businesses (SMMEs) are proving to be the engines of economic growth and job creation throughout the African continent. In recognition of the critical role SMMEs play, MultiChoice launched the MultiChoice Africa Accelerator programme which trained 29 businesses across 9 African countries…

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Provide protection for Palestinians: International community urged

The State of Palestine urgently calls on the international community to provide international protection for the undefended Palestinian people from unrelenting Israeli-sponsored terrorism and incitement. A statement from the Palestinian Embassy in Harare says the bloodletting scenes of Israeli Jewish terrorist militias in Huwara, destroying the lives of every discoverable Palestinian and burning homes, cars,…

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EU, Zimbabwe in partnership for gender equality and women empowerment

Yesterday, Hon. Dr. Sithembiso G.G. Nyoni, Minister of Women Affairs, Community, Small and Medium Enterprises Development, and H.E Jobst von KIRCHMANN, EU ambassador launched the Team Europe Initiative on Gender Equality and Women Empowerment (TEI – GEWE). This initiative mobilises all EU Member States and Switzerland to support gender equality and women empowerment with over…

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Dubai to Host Invest in African Energy on March 30

The African Energy Chamber (AEC) (https://EnergyChamber.org) – the voice of the African energy sector – in partnership with global energy market research and intelligence company S&P will host the Dubai leg of the Invest in African Energy event (https://apo-opa.info/3ECln4A) on March 30, to showcase investment and partnership opportunities across Africa’s burgeoning energy sector. Following successful Invest…

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The Pan-African Parliament carried its renewal project to the 36th AU Summit

Throughout its participation in the 36th Ordinary Session of the African Union Summit, the Pan-African Parliament (PAP) presented it’s efforts to reposition the institution as the most viable instrument to realize the African Dream. With it’s ability to connect the African Union with the African citizenry. The African Union (AU) was officially launched in July…

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ZLHR intervenes to combat child trafficking

By Kumbirai Mafunda Zimbabwe Lawyers for Human Rights (ZLHR) has intensified efforts to rescue a three-year-old baby, who is a victim of child trafficking, by partnering with Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP), in a bid to save the minor child. The three-year-old baby was separated from her mother Charlene Gugulethu Moyo in December 2022 after her grandmother…

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Enhance education to increase participation of women and girls in science

By Nhau Mangirazi Sometime in March last year, a climate change advocacy group set foot in the rural outskirts of Tongogara Refugee Camp in Chipinge within Manicaland province. The refugee camp is situated about 420 km southeast of the capital Harare and was established in 1984. All for Climate Action, an organization that promotes action…

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One year of war against Ukraine: acting together to ensure international law will prevails

By Josep Borrell 24 February 2022 will forever be recalled as the day when Russia started its brutal, unprovoked, and illegal invasion of Ukraine. This was and remains a case of pure aggression and a clear-cut breach of the UN Charter. This war is neither ‘just a European issue’, nor is it about the ‘West…

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Zimbabwe taps into carbon credits

By Elvis Dumba Addis Ababa, Ethiopia – Zimbabwe is completing the development of its national carbon credit framework which is expected to guide businesses, benefit communities and protect investors who wish to establish businesses in the country. Zimbabwe has vast opportunities for carbon trading in the energy sector through investments in solar, wind, mini-hydro, and…

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Women’s Coalition of Zimbabwe engages gender champions to fight GBV

By Clayton Masekesa Doradombo, Mutare South – The Women’s Coalition of Zimbabwe (WCoZ) is equipping rural-based male gender champions with knowledge on gender equality and women’s empowerment to increasingly raise awareness on gender based violence. In a male engagement meeting convened by the WCoZ held in Doradombo village in Mutare South recently, it was identified…

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Government committed to implementing road safety: Minister Mhona

Zimbabwe is committed to cooperation under the United Nations System, and to the adoption of international good practices and standards on road safety, Hon Felix Mhona, the Minister of Transport and Infrastructure Development has said. He made the remarks on the occasion of the Inland Transport Committee  (ITC) Forum for Road Safety High-Level Event held…

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Morocco’s economic and social transformation: a giant step towards regional and continental leadership

By Dr. Najib SOMOUE (Financial analyst and economic expert) The post-covid 19 world economic order will be characterized by the need to establish a solid and sustainable international cooperation framework. And the most successful economic development strategies will be those based on co-development and investment in regional value chains to accelerate the processes of economic…

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EU’s Creative Actions II project promotes the development of arts in Zimbabwe

The European Union (EU) has launched the Creative Actions II project which is projected to contribute directly to the implementation of the NDS1’s programmes and strategies for the arts and culture sector. Addressing delegates during the launch, HE Jobst Von Kirchmann, the EU Ambassador to Zimbabwe described the country as a citadel of culture that…

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Cyclone Freddy: PTUZ urges evacuation of students in risky areas

The Progressive Teachers Union of Zimbabwe (PTUZ) has taken note of the warnings issued by the Met Department and the Government’s Civil Protection Unit in relation to Cyclone Freddy, expected to hit the country today, and is warning authorities to evacuate students in risky areas. Although the cyclone has currently been downgraded to an overland…

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Cyclone Freddy: ZETDC cautions the public

As strong winds due to Severe Tropical Storm Freddy are anticipated in Chipinge and Chimanimani before spreading to Chiredzi, Bikita, Mwenezi as well as Beitbridge beginning this morning, the Zimbabwe Electricity and Distribution Company (ZETDC) is giving some precautionary measures to the public. Reports from the Meteorological Officer suggest that the weather will get progressively…

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Global Credit Rating Agency reaffirms Zimnat’s financial stability

The Global Credit Rating (GCR) has reaffirmed the credit rating for the Zimnat Group’s short-term and life insurance divisions. The group’s short-term insurance division, Zimnat General Insurance, was accorded an AA+ rating for the 3rd year running. This indicated the insurer’s financial stability, and its ability to meet its financial obligations had been deemed “very…

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Care International, partners implements USAID-funded programme to improve food security

By Wallace Mawire CARE International has launched its partnership with the Food, Agriculture, and Natural Resources Analysis Network (FANRPAN), in collaboration with its Zimbabwe Country Node Hosting Institution, the Agriculture Research Council (ARC), to implement activities under the Takunda program. Takunda seeks to promote sustainable, equitable, and resilient food, nutrition, and income security for the…

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Africa and Caribbean should embrace global capitalist economy: Afreximbank

The people of Africa and the Caribbean are poised to make the global capitalist economy, which was built on the sweat and blood of African slaves, work for them, Prof. Benedict Oramah, President of the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank), said. Addressing leaders of Caribbean nations during the 44th Meeting of the Heads of Government of the…

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Zimbabwe’s digital space: Minister Muswere appraises Commonwealth Telecommunications Organizations

Dr. Jenfan Muswere, the Minister of Information Communication Technology (ICT), Postal and Courier Services, during a Ministerial Alliance for Digital Nations meeting for the Commonwealth Telecommunications Organizations, gave an overview of strides being made by Zimbabwe in its quest to enhance the digital economy. Below, Spiked Online Media shares a synopsis of the current status…

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Regional Conference proffers solutions to challenges on water availability, access

The regional conference bringing African leaders together in Zimbabwe for the first FAO regional workshop on National Water Roadmaps is meant to proffer solutions to the challenges of water availability and access. In his address read on his behalf by Dr. Anxious Masuku, the Minister of Lands, Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Rural Development, President Emmerson…

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CIDRAP releases Coronavirus Vaccines Research and Development Roadmap

Plan would accelerate a new approach to coronavirus vaccines research and development to protect against COVID-19 variants and future pandemic threats from new coronaviruses The Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy (CIDRAP) at the University of Minnesota today released the Coronavirus Vaccines Research and Development (R&D) Roadmap (CVR), a major global strategy to develop broadly protective vaccines against…

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Chinhoyi Residents Trust petition calls for health provision improvement at Alaska Clinic

The Chinhoyi Residents Trust has petitioned medical officers to improve service delivery at Alaska Clinic in Mashonaland West Province. The petitioners are members of the Chinhoyi Residents Trust (CRT) whose line of work involves pushing for improved service delivery including access to quality and affordable health care in Chinhoyi. The petition is mindful of the fact…

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Dr Chiyangwa donates bicycles to traditional leaders

By Elvis Dumba Traditional leaders in Zvimba South Constituency got a boost in carrying out their traditional duties after receiving bicycles from their legislator, Dr. Philip Chiyangwa. The traditional leaders who have been complaining of incapacitation in carrying out their duties were handed over the bicycles by Zvimba South Legislators who said traditional leaders are…

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Mining law changes expected from Mines and Minerals Amendment Bill

The Mines and Minerals Amendment Bill currently being debated is intended to reform the mining laws in the country and comes with joy among stakeholders since the process has been envisaged with minimum success and over a long period with attempts to amend the Bill in 2007 and 2018. Addressing delegates at the Key Stakeholder…

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Local home-grown economy versus foreign currency-driven economy

By Charles Dhewa Besides the loss of autonomy and exposure to external shocks, countries that are obsessed with foreign currency tend to marginalize the majority of citizens from participating in socio-economic development. Ideally, development should be seen in the well-being of local people. It is through investment in data collection and analyses that policymakers can…

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