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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…
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…
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…
His Excellency President Umaro Sissoco Embaló of the Republic of Guinea-Bissau, Chair of the African Leaders Malaria Alliance (www.ALMA2030.org), presented the African Union Malaria Progress Report 2022 at the African Union Summit in Addis Ababa. The report highlights the ongoing challenges in the fight against malaria in Africa and the urgent need for strong political…
The National AIDS Council (NAC) and other stakeholders are in partnership with Apostolic Women Empowerment Trust (AWET) in programming meant to achieve positive health outcomes including reducing HIV in Shurugwi District in the Midlands Province. Addressing journalists on a media tour organised by the National AIDS Council at Chironde Rural Health Centre on Thursday last…
By Nhau Mangirazi The majority of Zimbabwean women face challenges in accessing better services delivery. Of late some of the women and girls in most outlying rural communities have faced the worst challenges but it has been a sad reality affecting the urban setups. They are facing a constitutional crisis in service delivery. Women and…
All the love and fun of Valentine’s Day surrounded a meet-and-greet hosted by MultiChoice Zimbabwe on Tuesday when My Zim Plate host Bernadette Mutangara dispensed chocolates and other treats for fans. My Zim Plate is a new series on DStv’s Honey channel in which Bernadette introduces viewers across Africa to the culinary delights of Zimbabwe,…
A tripartite partnership comprising the government, civil society, and development partners has resulted in positive health outcomes for Ward 9 in Vungu Rural District Council of Gweru in Midlands Province. In 2017, as Jointed Hands Welfare Organization (JHWO) was complementing government efforts in Gweru under Vungu Rural District Council, guided by the National AIDS Council…
Victoria Falls launched a Destination Management and city partnership with Cape Town on Friday 17 February 2023. This is an initiative spearheaded by We Are Victoria Falls that was launched on Global Tourism Resilience Day – at a press conference. The event was held at the local community corner store, the Three Monkeys Restaurant and…
The National AIDS Council (NAC) Midlands Province is bringing on board all stakeholders in the quest of leaving no place and no one as building blocks to ending AIDS by 2030. Addressing journalists on a media tour, Mambeu Shumba, the NAC Provincial Manager for Midlands Province said the area is rich in minerals and also…
The Transform Africa Summit is the leading African tech and digital event organised by Smart Africa which gathers over 5000 delegates from more than 100 countries Zimbabwe will be hosting the 6th Transform Africa Summit (TAS) (https://TransformAfricaSummit.org) from the 26th to the 28th of April 2023 at Victoria Falls. Zimbabwe was selected against bids…
By Elvis Dumba Chinhoyi – All is set for the Chinhoyi University of Technology (CUT) 5th International Conference coinciding with the tertiary institution”s 20th anniversary. The Conference themed “Innovation, Industrialization, Growth and Sustainable Development” is running from 13 March 2023 to 17 March 2023. The conference brings together regional and international academia to the Mashonaland…
By Clayton Masekesa ODZI – The new kid on the block, Ming-Chang Sino Africa Investments, which is doing open-cast gold mining in Odzi, has changed the lives of residents and villagers through various developmental initiatives. Opened in June 2022, Ming-Chang Sino Africa Investments has already shown their serious development intentions by rehabilitating the Odzi-Save Causeway…
By Baboloki Semele An important landmark in the financing of infrastructure development in Africa was reached at the second Dakar Financing Summit, held in Dakar, Senegal from 1-3 February. Participants from African Union Member States, the private sector, development finance institutions (DFIs), institutional investors, development partners, and the media met and discussed at great length…
The Zimbabwe Palestine Solidarity Council (ZPSC) on Friday successfully hosted a conference where various stakeholders reaffirmed their commitment to supporting Palestine against the apartheid Israeli regime that continues to curtail human rights and social justice for Palestinians. In his remarks during the conference, HE Tamer Almassri, the Ambassador of Palestine to Zimbabwe appreciated the immense…
The President of the Pan-African Parliament (PAP), H. E. Hon. Chief Fortune F. Charumbira has called on the Arabs to invest in Africa, especially in the fields of infrastructure and agriculture, pointing out that the continent is rich in natural resources. H. E. Chief Charumbira made the call on Saturday while delivering a speech as…
By Elvis Dumba Zvimba – As the country gears itself towards the 2023 harmonised general elections later this year to choose leaders for the presidency, nearly every citizen yearns to play an active role in voting. Whilst it is a constitutional right for every citizen who has attained the legal age to vote, which is…
Zimbabwe has launched the Women in Leadership and Decision-Making Strategy in addition to having ratified a number of International and Regional Instruments that promote gender equality and women’s empowerment. In her keynote address during the launch, Hon Sithembiso Nyoni, the Minier of Women Affairs, Community, Small, and Medium Enterprises Development said the event comes when…
Dr. Jenfan Muswere has underscored the fact that information communication technology has a positive transformational power in people’s lives. Dr. Muswere, who is the Minister of Information Communication Technology, Postal and Courier Services, made the remarks at the official launch of Tshazi Secondary School, Stanmore Primary School, Garanyemba Secondary School, Ntepe Secondary School, Selonga Secondary…
By Elvis Dumba Banket Town Board is set to invest in sewer reticulation upgrades after the current one is no longer coping with its growing population. The sewer challenge in Banket has become a major health concern for some of the residents who have been literally living with flowing sewers in their homes. The upgrading…
The Institute for Young Women’s Development (IYWD) yesterday presented a petition to Parliament on the hiking of candidate nomination fees and the cost of accessing electoral information by the Zimbabwe Electoral Commission (ZEC) with approval from the Ministry of Justice Legal and Parliamentary Affairs, submitted to the Parliament of Zimbabwe on the 2nd of September…
By Lloyd Rabaya As the tottering faded white commuter omnibus leaves the Market Square bus terminus, there is dead silence inside, and the only sound is of the squeaky vehicle. The conductor breaks the silence after about three minutes into the journey. “My rate (USD to ZWL$) is at 800 parents,” the conductor says, in…
By Hillary Munedzi and Byron Mutingwende Inconsistent constitutional policies coupled with gender-blind political parties have led to decreased women representation which has seen out of 28 parliamentary seats contested in the 26 March 2022 by-election, only five women winning. Speaking during the Multi-Party Gender Conference on Women’s Political Participation in Harare today, the Chairperson of…
By UNESCO Regional Office for Southern Africa “In Malawi, education is the only escape valve for girls and women out of poverty and abuse”, says Wezzie Kacheche, a secondary school teacher from the northern region of Malawi. “Learning about health and well-being helps young people gain a bargaining power on their needs and rights.” In…
By Kearney Some African companies may need to pivot or scale down to withstand the current strains and maintain their operations The ongoing Ukraine war and ensuing sanctions imposed on Russia (the most extensive in world history) have resulted in spasms in the oil and natural gas markets, driving well-documented disruptions to energy supplies, as…
By Nhau Mangirazi The Malawian Women’s Parliament Caucus delegation that is in the country on a learning visit has agreed with their hosts that there is a need for gender equality within the Southern Africa Development Community (SADC). According to Zimbabwe Parliament’s Women’s Caucus chairperson, Hon Goodluck Kwaramba, both countries have a role to play…
While investing in school health and nutrition has a significant positive effect on children’s academic achievement, 1 in 3 schools in the world still lack access to drinking water and basic sanitation facilities, according to a new report to be launched on 8 February by UNESCO, UNICEF, and the WFP. “Students learn best in safe and…
On February 3, 2023, the unveiling ceremony of the HWPL Peace Monument was held at Chief Luthuli Primary in Ekurhuleni, Johannesburg East, South Africa. Around 120 people attended, including Councillor Sarah Mnisi, members of the Ekurhuleni Education District, department heads, students, and community members. The peace monument was inaugurated with joint efforts from Heavenly Culture,…
Political leaders, policymakers, civil society, health, and climate leaders convene in Kigali, Rwanda, to discuss health policies for Africa against a backdrop of global challenges, including climate change, food insecurity, conflict, and economic recession Stakeholders in health and development from all over the world will, from 5-8 March, assemble in Kigali, Rwanda, for the fifth…
By Shepherd Mukwazi Africa: your name represents 54 nations, but the sadness of this is how separated these nations are. African countries are not separated by seas or oceans, only solid land demarcates most of its boundaries. However, division and hatred have resulted in persistent conflicts across the continent. In some instances, these conflicts…
To demonstrate close bilateral cooperation between the two nations, a Namibian Parliamentary Portfolio Committee on Foreign Affairs, Defence and Security delegation is on a state visit to Zimbabwe to deepen engagements on the legislative front. In a speech read on his behalf today by his deputy in the ministry, Dr. David musabayana, Hon Fredrick Shava,…
By Tafadzwa Muranganwa Various women leaders from civic organisations from Zimbabwe and Malawi, also drawn from Parliament, met on Tuesday in Harare to exchange ideas on how to address gender inequalities. The ‘Women’s Leadership Exchange Visit between Malawi and Zimbabwe’s Parliamentary Caucus was facilitated by the Women’s Coalition in Zimbabwe (WCOZ). Speaking at the event,…
By Elvis Dumba Chinhoyi – The Zimbabwe Electoral Commission is yet to come up with a final delimitation report, Hon Ziyambi Ziyambi, ZANU (PF) Politburo’s Secretary for Science and Technology who is also Minister of Justice, Legal, and Parliamentary Affairs has said. He said the document presented to President Emmerson Mnangagwa was not the final…
By Elvis Dumba Chinhoyi – Threats emanating from global warming are affecting weather patterns across the globe as they are being exacerbated by environmental polluters. Modernisation and technology have also contributed to environmental damage through pollution with vehicles being among the most pollution drivers. In its quest to ensure that vehicles on the country’s roads…
By Charles Dhewa Across the world, bankers and financial institutions are succeeding in turning “financial inclusion” and “financial literacy” into buzzwords. However, what is not emphasized enough is the fact that finance is just a catalyst because money is not a stand-alone ingredient. In fact, it is business literacy that gives more meaning to finance…
The Embassy of the State of Palestine in Harare has condemned in the strongest terms the heinous crimes of assassination committed by the Israeli apartheid occupation forces against 7 Palestinians. Dozens were injured during the massacre at the Aqabat Jaber refugee camp, Jericho which has been besieged for 10 days now. The number of Palestinian…
The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) Acting Deputy Executive Director, and Director of Corporate Services Ms. Sonja Leighton-Kone will visit Zimbabwe from 06 to 11 February 2023. During her visit, Ms. Leighton-Kone will meet with His Excellency President E.D. Mnangagwa; and other senior Government officials including Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Trade; Minister of…
A High-Level delegation of the Pan-African Parliament (PAP) headed by the President of the institution, H.E. Chief Fortune Z. Charumbira undertook on Friday a one-day visit to the Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic. The visit was conducted at the invitation of the Sahrawi National Council. This also forms part of the Continental Parliament’s resolve to honour…
Alliance for Food Sovereignty in Africa (AFSA) is of the view that diversity, not false solutions, is the key to achieving food sovereignty on the African continent. Below, is the AFSA statement on the African Development Bank (AfDB)’s Dakar 2 Food Summit: As 34 heads of state and 70 ministers return home after three…
Youth engagement has been one of the key highlights of the Official visit conducted by the leadership of the Pan-African Parliament (PAP) to the People’s Democratic Republic of Algeria. Speaking to students gathered in the Nelson Mandela Amphitheater at Brahim Soltane Chaibout, commonly called the Algiers 3 University, H.E. Chief Fortune Z. Charumbira reminded that the Pan-African…
By Nhau Mangirazi Economist and banker Moses Chundu donated 14 laptops to two schools under Chief Chundu area on Friday in a move aimed at boosting ICT in rural areas. Chundu donated 7 laptops to Chitindiva primary to each grade in addition to textbooks and practice materials while the other six were for the secondary…
In December of 2022, a coalition of African youth entrepreneurs announced the launch of the Afrikan Youth Business Council (AfYBC). A continental umbrella body of youth-led private sector entities, institutions and associations to advocate for a youth-friendly business policy environment under the African Continental Free Trade Area(AfCFTA). The AfYBC was officially launched at the…
The African Business Women Association (ABWA), a local initiative led by prominent businesswoman, Dr. Shamiso Fred is on a path to recovery to bring more players on board. The local initiative is set to benefit both local and international partners. Speaking to Reuters, a lady identified as Norah, who is also the company’s Public Relations…
By ZimFact The Private Voluntary Organisation (PVO) Amendment Bill, which was passed by Zimbabwe’s parliament on January 31, is seen by critics as a drive against non-governmental organisations (NGOS) championing political rights, greater transparency and accountability in governance and use of national resources. But the Zimbabwe government says the Bill — which becomes law on…
A partnership between the leading mobile telephony company, Netone, and power utility Zimbabwe Electricity Transmission and Distribution Company (ZETC) has seen the rollout of smart meters across the country in the quest to entrench digital innovation and transformation. In his address during the rollout of the programme at the NetOne High-Value Customer Centre in Harare…
