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The African Union Commissioner recognised in Addis Ababa that the efforts that have been made in food security, sustainable environmental practices, rural development, and the blue economy have had a tangible impact on the entire continent. Josefa Sacko, who was speaking at a meeting with members of the Department of Agriculture, Rural Development, Blue…
Adam Molai Foundation has partnered with the QRent Zimbabwe who have donated 30 desktop computers to enhance educational opportunities for students at Dombotombo, Wenimbi, and Chamatendere primary schools in Marondera. This initiative aims to bridge the digital divide and provide disadvantaged students with access to essential technology. Nomagugu Nyaundi, Executive Director at the Adam…
By Dr Masimba Mavaza The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) is once again in turmoil as the M23 rebel group launches fresh attacks, taking control of strategic towns and displacing thousands. As social media buzzes with rumors and conflicting narratives, the happenings are strangely a predicted by Rtd General Dr Rugeje in his…
By Reshmi Theckethil (Lead Portfolio, Climate Action, Disaster Risk Reduction, Energy, and Resilience | Sahel Resilience Project Manager, UNDP Sub-Regional Hub for West and Central Africa (www.UNDP.org). Imagine a Sahel region where every household, school, and hospital has access to clean, affordable energy—where renewable power not only serves homes but also drives economic transformation….
Declan Stanger (12) on Friday 31 January 2025 won the Zimbabwe Community Trailblazers award for a Young Disability Advocacy Champion of the Year at a colourful ceremony at the Harare International Conference Centre (HICC). Declan Stanger, a Grade 6 Scholar at Ruzawi School, heard that his friend Simbarashe Pako would need to be enrolled at…
Destiny of Afrika Network (DANET) yesterday held a successful economic empowerment seminar for pastors in the Manicaland Province in Mutare, with detractors who allegedly sought to block this initiative put to shame. Before yesterday’s successful event, Wilson Masokovere, the DANET Projects Manager; and Temba Sauramba, the Treasurer; had run a smear campaign against Reverend…
Engineer Edzai Kachirekwa was formally inducted as one of the Big 15 Hall of Fame inductees by the organisers of the Zimbabwe Community Trailblazers Awards on 15 January 2025 at the majestic Harare International Conference Centre (HICC). The Zim Community Trailblazers Awards Hall of Fame is a prestigious recognition programme that celebrates the…
Patricia Townsend was one of the headline acts at the Zimbabwe Community Trailblazers Awards on Friday 31 January 2025 at the Harare International Conference Centre (HICC) that was held under the theme “Leaving a Legacy of Excellence in our Communities” as she took home the Multi-Sector Impact Award. The award recognizes Patricia Townsend’s dedication, passion,…
Gertrude Mandizvidza was yesterday honoured with the Outstanding Educationist and Community Development Practitioner award at the Zimbabwe Community Trailblazers Awards held at the Harare International Conference Centre (HICC). Announcing the award, Best Masinire, the Director of Ceremonies, said Gertrude Mandizvidza was being recognised for her exceptional contributions to education, community development, and philanthropy. …
NetOne’s community engagement through various outreach, educational, and awareness-raising activities, promoting digital communication solutions, and corporate social responsibility initiatives has earned it a huge accolade at the Zimbabwe Community Trailblazers Awards (ZCTA) held at the gigantic Harare International Conference Centre (HICC) yesterday. “NetOne’s commitment to corporate social responsibility is driven by its vision to develop…
International Women’s Peace Group (IWPG) Global 6(Director, So Yoeong Park, hosted the PLTE (Peace Lecturer Training Education) Graduation Ceremony for the overseas branch on the 25th. This graduation ceremony was attended by 70 people and was an opportunity for women leaders from New Zealand, the UK, Malawi, and South Africa to come together and pledge…
Two senior officials of the Destiny of Africa Network founded by Reverend Obadiah Musindo are under probe for alleged corruption under the organisation’s housing scheme in Mutare. In an interview with Spiked Online Media in Harare today, Reverend Musindo said the duo of Wilson Masokovere, the Projects Manager; and Temba Sauramba, the Treasurer; is…
The United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-HABITAT) in association with implementing partners, is spearheading waste management and clean energy projects in the Harare Metropolitan Province. Speaking at a steering committee meeting of the project chaired by Engineer Herbert Parichi, the Director of Infrastructure Planning and Environmental Management in the Office of the Minister of State…
The Zimbabwe International Youth Trade Fair and Conference (ZIYTFC) 2025 is set to be a transformative event for Africa’s young entrepreneurs. Taking place on Friday, 30th May 2025 at the Harare International Conference Centre (HICC), the event is expected to attract over 4,000 participants, including young business leaders, policymakers, and industry experts from across the…
The Southern African Development Community (SADC) Extraordinary Summit scheduled for Harare, Zimbabwe on 31 January 2025 will focus on the Eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) problem, Prof Amon Murwira, the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Trade has said. “As you know, there are negative developments in the east of the DRC, a…
The Ministry of Environment, Climate, and Wildlife in partnership with SNV and with support from the NDC Partnership through UNOPS implemented a one-year project to enhance the capacities of women, children, and people with disabilities to participate in climate action. It has emerged that the project was successful in amplifying the role of youth,…
The vital role of male engagement in the collective journey towards achieving gender equality and ending Gender Based Violence (GBV) can not be overemphasized. This was revealed in the Key Note address by the Minister of Women Affairs, Community, Small and Medium Enterprises Development Hon. Senator Monica Mutsvangwa at the HeForShe Solidarity March Against…
On-again, off-again tariff talk kept agricultural markets on edge with the inauguration of U.S. President Donald Trump. Living up to his name, the president’s whims and proclamations have a tendency of trumping anything else going on, and the early days of the new U.S. administration promised more of the same. While the initial flurry of executive orders on Jan….
Women are “the new emerging market” and are poised to drive the post-recession world economy, as most new income growth in the post-recession world will come from women who represent an estimated $5 trillion in new female earning power in the coming years. Women are now said to control $12 trillion of the overall…
The initiative, dubbed ‘Mission 300’ (M300), represents an unprecedented collaboration between the African Development Bank and the World Bank Group, alongside other global partners ABIDJAN, Ivory Coast, January 24, 2025/ — Exceptional World Bank Group-African Development Bank (www.AfDB.org/en) Collaboration to Connect 300 million People to Electricity by 2030 Dar es Salaam Energy Summit to Chart…
Rwanda is set to launch a major irrigation development project in Gisagara District following the signing of a concessional financing agreement with China on Wednesday, January 22. The initiative, dubbed the Giseke Dam and Irrigation Project, is expected to benefit over 915 households by providing irrigation infrastructure to support crop cultivation. Gisagara District, known…
A new era in livestock marketing has dawned through the African Pastoral Markets Development Platform (APMD), which represents a groundbreaking initiative hosted by the African Union Inter-African Bureau for Animal Resources (AU-IBAR). Speaking during the APMD launch, Mohamed Omar, a renowned pastoralist leader, said the platform implementation will reflect the shared commitment to the transformations…
Renewal of International Voice, IPX, Mobile Data, and Messaging Services Expansion to Include SMS Firewall Deployment for Enhanced Security and Monetization iBASIS, a leading provider of communications solutions for operators and digital players worldwide, and NOS, a leading Portuguese technology and telecommunications company, are proud to announce the renewal of their strategic partnership. The…
Writes Munyaradzi Munaro in Turkey As I stepped into the Tawalso conference in Turkey, I was met with a sense of urgency and determination. The theme, “The Palestinian Narrative: The New Era,” resonated deeply with the over 700 delegates from 53 countries gathered to discuss the pressing issues surrounding the Palestinian narrative in the media….
By Edward Major Kuyipa and Shamiso Mupeto-Yadyo Zimbabwe is a country where the fight for gender equality is at war with systemic and endemic societal barriers, including traditional and faith-based taboos and widespread ignorance about sexual reproductive health and rights, despite concerted efforts by the Government of Zimbabwe and its partners including non-governmental organisations….
Writes Dr Githinji Gitahi (Group CEO, Amref Health Africa) President Donald Trump, on his first day in office, signed an executive order withdrawing the United States from the World Health Organization (WHO)—a move that undermines decades of global health and health security gains and leaves the U.S., Africa, and the world more vulnerable to…
The Director-General of UNESCO, Audrey Azoulay, has decided to dedicate International Education Day 2025 (Friday 24 January) to the opportunities and challenges of artificial intelligence. She is calling on UNESCO’s Member States to invest in training both teachers and students on the responsible use of this technology within the field of education. “AI offers…
Writes Engineer Jacob Kudzayi Mutisi Harare City is a mess, the City of Harare, once celebrated as the “Sunshine City,” continues facing a decline in essential services, and there are now calls for the immediate resignation of Mayor Jacob Mafume and his administration. Residents are grappling with a multitude of challenges, including poisonous or unreliable…
Writes Fakunle John Aremu Customer service is a cornerstone of business success, and with the advent of artificial intelligence, companies can now deliver faster, more personalized, and more efficient support. AI tools are transforming customer interactions, streamlining operations, and enhancing customer satisfaction. In this article, we explore how AI tools are making a difference…
Freetown, Sierra Leone – On 20 January 2025, the Government of Sierra Leone together with its development partners including Sustainable Energy for All (SEforALL) commissioned the Kassirie Mini-Grid project to supply reliable electricity to previously underserved communities. This solar-powered mini-grid project in Kassirie is the third such project by the Universal Energy Facility, multi-donor…
Berlin, Germany – The continent needs to address the structural challenges that are impeding economic transformation in Africa, which are deeply intertwined with food systems, African Union Commissioner Josefa Correia Sacko reiterated in Berlin. The Diplomat, who was speaking at the Eleventh German-Africa Conference that takes place from 17-21 of this month, assured that…
The Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education (MoPSE) has said the heritage-based curriculum enhances the continuous assessment learning activities (CALA) to sharpen the competencies of learners. “The difference between the competence-based curriculum, which included the continuous assessment learning activities, which you call the CALA, and the heritage-based curriculum is that the heritage-based curriculum is an…
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Writes Anyway Yotamu In a gesture aimed at improving vision and quality of life, Zvimba East legislator, Kudakwashe Mananzva, recently donated over 400 pairs of eye spectacles to elderly residents in his constituency. Each pair, valued at $200, represents a contribution to addressing the often-overlooked vision challenges faced by older citizens in the area….
Writes Fakunle John Aremu Let us talk about machine learning (ML) and how it is different from traditional software. It is not as complicated as it might sound! Both are super useful in their own ways, but they work quite differently under the hood. Once you get the hang of it, you will see…
Writes Charles Dhewa Decades after independence from colonial masters, most African countries continue to perpetuate colonial urban planning approaches that were designed to exclude and marginalize the majority of poor Africans and their markets from urban areas. For instance, why should it be acceptable for urban dwellers to keep cats, dogs, and horses but…
The Southern African Council of Non-Governmental Organizations (SAf-CNGO), formerly known as the SADC Council of NGOs (SADC-CNGO), representing civil society organizations from across all SADC member states, has expressed deep concern over the rising tensions and violence in Mozambique following the October 9th, 2024 elections. In a statement, SAF-CNGO said it has noted with…
Writes Claudious Matizira Forensic investigation is a critical component of the criminal justice system, playing a pivotal role in the pursuit of justice and the establishment of truth. Central to this investigative process is evidence gathering, which serves as the cornerstone of building a strong case against perpetrators of crimes. The importance of evidence…
The Pran African Parliament is a cornerstone for peace and development since it plays an important role in preventing conflicts by crafting laws that govern international relations, including issues of illegal sanctioning, Professor Amon Murwira, Zimbabwe’s Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Trade, has said. He revealed that during a courtesy visit to the…
The Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education has said it is prepared to respond to all forms of disease outbreaks including cholera, COVID-19, and typhoid among others. Taungana Ndoro, the Communications Director of the Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education revealed this yesterday to journalists who had inquired about the ministry’s preparedness in responding to…
Writes Marlvin Ngiza The back-to-school support programme which was recently launched by a youth-led movement, Teen Rescue Mission (TRM) on Saturday benefited 80 underprivileged learners who received a stationery package comprising exercise books, covers, and school fees vouchers. The initiative came a few days before the Zimbabwe school calendar resumes for the 2025 first-term learning…
Writes Fakunle John Aremu Introduction It is a fact that running a small or medium-sized business (SME) is not a small task. Between managing daily operations, keeping customers happy, and trying to grow profits, there are always a lot of things to do at a time. Now imagine if you had a tool…
KAMPALA, UGANDA – The Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa (AGRA)’s involvement and intervention in agriculture have translated into positive, tangible impacts on the African continent. Speaking to Spiked Online Media during the just-ended African Union Extraordinary Summit on the Comprehensive Africa Agriculture Development Programme (CAADP) that ran from the 9th to the 11th…
Dr. Emmerson Dambudzo Mnangagwa has said the Extraordinary Session of the African Union Assembly of Heads of State and Government on the Post Malabo Comprehensive Africa Agriculture Development Programme (CAADP) agenda in Kampala, Uganda signifies a commitment to transforming the African agricultural sector. In a statement read on his behalf by Dr. Anxious Masuka,…
The Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa (AGRA) said despite some progress in addressing food insecurity, Africa still faces several challenges and obstacles to the successful implementation of the Comprehensive Africa Agriculture Development Programme (CAADP) including climate change and inadequate funding of the agricultural sector. This came to the fore during an interactive…
