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Bishops call for the prioritisation of marginalised Anglican voices Watch the Plenary session on Anglican Unity here Full text of Lambeth Calls document here Bishops at the Lambeth Conference have agreed to explore the possibility of holding a worldwide ‘Anglican Congress’ – for the first time in more than 60 years. Such a gathering, which…
We, the Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) operating in Zimbabwe, have been closely monitoring proceedings in the Parliament of Zimbabwe on legislative reform. We have taken note of the proposed amendments to the Private Voluntary Organisations (PVO) Amendment Bill, 2021 which were presented by the Minister of Public Service, Labour, and Social Welfare on 26 July…
The Consultative Group on International Agricultural Research (CGIAR) is promoting the adoption of smart agriculture in Ethiopia in a bid to address the complexities involved in agricultural processes using technology in pursuit of attaining food security as espoused in the Comprehensive Africa Agriculture Development Programme (CAADP). Speaking to Spiked Online Media on the sidelines of…
Own Correspondent Journalist Byron Adonis Mutingwende, the Publisher and Editor of Spiked Online Media has joined the communication unit of the Climate Smart Agriculture Youth Network Global (GCSAYN). In an announcement today, Mr. Ntiokam Divine, the Founder and Managing Director of Climate Smart Agriculture Youth Network Global (GCSAYN) said Mr. Mutingwende’s appointment is crucial…
Dr. Richard Munang (Climate change and development expert) My Origins I am a proud native of Kom, specifically from a small village called Jinkfuin in the North-Western part of Cameroon. And I have never stopped marvelling at how unique and rich the culture and value system of kom and the entire Cameroon is. The…
“Our Africa by Merck Foundation” TV program is being broadcast on four Prime TV Channels across Africa – KTN, Kenya; NTV, Uganda; GH One TV, Ghana, and LNTV, Liberia Merck Foundation (www.Merck-Foundation.com), the philanthropic arm of Merck KGaA Germany released the Eleventh Episode of their TV program “Our Africa by Merck Foundation” at 2 pm on…
The African Development Bank Group (www.AfDB.org) and the Secretariat of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) have signed a Protocol of Agreement for an $11.24 million support package to enhance the Secretariat’s effective implementation. The signing took place on 25 July 2022, on the margins of the ninth meeting of the AfCFTA Council of…
The Journal of the International AIDS Society (JIAS) has launched a special issue, titled “Getting to the heart of stigma across the HIV continuum of care”, at AIDS 2022, the 24th International AIDS Conference. The content of the special issue was guided by Guest Editors Lucy Stackpool-Moore (International AIDS Society, Switzerland, and Watipa, Australia), Carmen…
By the Archbishop of Canterbury My prayer for this Conference is very simple. It is that everyone here, whoever you are, wherever you’ve come from, and whatever hopes and fears you may bring with you, may leave with a greater desire for friendship with Jesus Christ. To desire Jesus is to desire God. To…
It is that time of the year when the Mid-Term National Budget Review is presented. This analysis of the 2022 Mid Term Budget Review Statement presented by the Minister of Finance and Economic Development, Mthuli Ncube is based on the understanding of the importance of the Mid Term Review in informing discourse around the use…
The government is leaving no stone unturned in the quest for all schools to embrace information communication technologies (ICTs) through digitization with a view to attaining inclusive education. On Thursday, Dr. Jenfan Muswere, the Minister of ICT, Postal and Courier Services commissioned ICT labs for schools in Harare Metropolitan Province. The ICT lab per school…
By Lovemore Chazingwa Kadoma Agricultural Show Society has dangled another set of contradictions, this time on the dates for this year’s imminent annual agricultural show. A poster circulated by ousted secretary Talent Garikai on Tuesday indicated that this year’s annual show will be staged from August 11-13. Contacted for clarity, Garikai replied with a copy…
A High-Level Ministerial Conference was convened to put under the spotlight the role of Regional Economic Communities (RECs), Regional Mechanisms (RMs), and Governments in promoting the Youth, Peace, and Security agenda in Southern Africa. Addressing delegates at the gathering, Mr. Edward Kallon, the United Nations Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator for Zimbabwe extended his appreciation to the…
Leveraging technological innovations with a focus on digitalization is essential for attaining increased effectiveness, efficiency, and competitive implementation of National Agricultural Investment Plans (NAIPs) in pursuit of the delivery of the Malabo Declaration on Africa Accelerated Agricultural Growth and Transformation. This came to the fore during a panel discussion on the last day of a…
As stakeholders trudge towards the next phase post the Malabo Declaration on Africa Accelerated Agricultural Growth and Transformation, the participation of vulnerable groups like women and youth is critical in the attainment of food security. Speaking on the need for strategies to increase food security and nutrition and reduce poverty and the commitment to agricultural…
By Elvis Dumba Chinhoyi – The Municipality of Chinhoyi has resolved to lease out the municipal swimming which has been idle and in a dilapidated state for years. This came out during the municipality’s ordinary full council meeting. The financially struggling Mashonaland West Provincial capital which is having nightmares in trying to settle over millions…
Staff Writer Zimbabwe’s second-largest mobile network provider, NetOne says its reviewed combo of products and services now offers more value and convenience to customers with customised packages comprising Voice, Data, and SMS bundles. The mobile operator’s data bundles now allow users to stay connected for longer periods at affordable rates. Its innovative combo — powered…
By Bernard Marr The telecommunications or telecom industry is going through a period of dramatic transformation. As it looks to expand beyond its basic role as a provider of connectivity, telcos often find themselves facing competition from both the global tech giants and agile, disruptive startups. Many industry leaders I speak to believe that the…
By Lovemore Chazingwa The city of Kadoma, which was switched dry when the national power supplier, Zimbabwe Electricity Transmission and Distribution Company (ZETDC), pulled the plug on its Claw Dam shore pump and water treatment plant last Friday, has moved to service the debt and restore normal supplies. The local authority owes Zesa a staggering…
As the term of mission for His Excellency Hakan Kivanc, the Ambassador of Türkiye to Zimbabwe draws to an end, the veteran diplomat decided to conclude his tour of duty with a donation to people with disabilities as a sign of his unwavering commitment to the promotion of inclusive societies in line with the United…
By Anne Morris Italy’s competition and market authority launched an investigation into a local unit of South Korean vendor Samsung Electronics and two other companies over alleged misleading and aggressive commercial practices. In a statement, regulator AGCM explained it was looking into deals the companies offered customers seeking new mobile phones while selling their used…
Studies highlighted at the 24th International AIDS Conference provide insights on new and existing strategies to help end the HIV epidemic. New studies presented at AIDS 2022, the 24th International AIDS Conference, hosted by IAS – the International AIDS Society – demonstrate promising advances in the global HIV response. Speaking at a virtual press conference, authors…
Human capital development plays a key role in the implementation of the National Agricultural Investment Plans (NAIPs) as espoused in the Comprehensive Africa Agriculture Development Programme (CAADP) in pursuit of achieving the delivery of the Malabo Declaration on Africa Accelerated Agricultural Growth and Transformation. This emerged today during a panel discussion at the high-level NAIPS…
Dr. Richard Munang Whenever I think of food security in Africa, one insightful proverb comes to mind – “there is honey but no bees”. This self-explanatory proverb implies that the solutions to achieving Africa’s food security are like unprotected honey. They are accessible and not exotic. But just as we know, “he who doesn’t find his way back…
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said Monday there is “no obstacle” to the implementation of a UN-Türkiye brokered grain export deal between Russia and Ukraine. His remarks came after Russian missiles struck Ukraine’s key Black Sea port of Odessa on Saturday in an attack that UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres “unequivocally” condemned. EU foreign policy chief…
Ahead of World Ranger Day on 31 July, Tusk lit up iconic London landmarks in a spectacular light display to celebrate the launch of the Wildlife Ranger Challenge 2022. World Ranger Day is dedicated to the Rangers of the world who have dedicated and sacrificed their lives to be nature’s most devote custodians. It is…
“Africa is the next industrial frontier” A new manufacturing platform will provide unprecedented opportunities and access to accelerate the industrialisation of the African continent. Taking place in May 2023, Future Manufacturing Africa Trade Fair & Summit will gather local and international companies to showcase and demonstrate new technologies, machinery, and equipment to enable African industries…
President Cyril Ramaphosa has congratulated Professor Tshilidzi Marwala on his new appointment as the Rector of the United Nations University. In an announcement made by the United Nations on Monday, Prof Marwala’s appointment is with effect from March 2023 in Tokyo. Prof Marwala is currently the Vice-Chancellor of the University of Johannesburg and the Deputy…
During a high-level policy dialogue that kicked off in Dakar, Senegal, yesterday on the Comprehensive Africa Agriculture Development Programme (CAADP) food system review, stakeholders gave an overview of the status of the National Agriculture Investment Plans (NAIPs) and lessons drawn from the programme in the last 15 years. In a breakaway session that focused on…
By Lovemore Chazingwa in Chegutu The weekend ambush power switch-off at Chegutu Town water treatment plant by utility, Zimbabwe Electricity Transmission and Distribution Company (ZETDC), came as a wake-up call for the local authority to consider green energy options for their power requirements. Chegutu Town’s public relations and communications manager, Brian Nkiwane, revealed in an…
Address By The POTRAZ Director-General, Dr. G. K. Machengete The Director General of the Postal and Telecommunications Regulatory Authority of Zimbabwe (POTRAZ), hereby presents the key trends observed in the Postal and Telecommunication sectors during the first quarter of 2022 as follows: Trends in mobile, Internet/data, and fixed telephone subscriptions Active mobile subscriptions increased by…
Availing more vehicles and work equipment to the Zimbabwe Electricity Transmission and Distribution Company (ZETDC) is part of the power utility’s initiatives to resource its operations and customer service centres across the country, the Chairman of ZESA Holdings, Engineer Dr. Sydney Gata has said. Dr. Gata made the remarks at the ZETDC Vehicle Handover Ceremony…
Despite a plethora of challenges affecting food and nutrition security in Africa, the National Agriculture Investment Plans (NAIPs) and Regional Agriculture Investment Plans (RAIPs) are instrumental in driving the agriculture transformation processes and building resilient food systems on the continent. In her welcome remarks delivered virtually at the high-level meeting of the National Agricultural Investment…
The Government of Japan has made an additional contribution of US$500.000.00 to the World Food Programme (WFP) to help alleviate food insecurity in Zimbabwe. The contribution is especially timely, given that many in the country will struggle to feed themselves at the peak of the lean season because of successive drought and chronic economic challenges,…
Stoneridge Park residents bemoan being let down by ZUPCO buses, such that they are being forced to commute with other bus operators and kombis whose fares are beyond their pockets’ ability. Stoneridge Park (Waterfalls) is in Harare South near Irvines and Manyame Park in Chitungwiza. “I work in the CBD and I am forced to…
Mobile network operators saw a decline in voice and internet traffic in the first quarter but revenue grew 10% to $28.8 billion from $26.17 billion recorded in the preceding quarter. According to the latest sector performance report from the Postal and Telecommunications Regulatory Authority of Zimbabwe (POTRAZ), mobile voice traffic declined by 2.3% to…
By Fight Inequality Alliance Zimbabwe On Thursday 28 July 2022, the Minister of Finance and Economic Development is expected to be presenting the 2022 Mid-Term Budget and Economic Review in line with Section 7 (2) (a) of the Public Finance Management Act and Section 9 (1) of the Public Finance Management (General Regulations) of…
By Shamiso Mutisi Case Note: Shangani Holistic (Pvt) Ltd v Pearline Mineral Exploration (Pvt) Ltd HC 4074/22 The facts On June 30, 2022, High Court Judge Musithu J, granted an interim interdict that prohibited Pearline Mineral Exploration from conducting an aeromagnetic survey over Shangani Ranch in Insiza District before carrying out an Environmental Impact Assessment…
HE Chido C Mpemba has made Zimbabwe proud by sharing the podium with the Deputy Secretary General of the United Nations (UN) HE Amina J Mohammed and the Botswana President HE Dr. Mokweetsi Eric Keabetswe Masisi at the world body meeting in New York. Mpemba who is serving as the chairperson of the Cabinet and…
The African Union Development Agency (AUDA-NEPAD) and the African Union Commission Department of Agriculture, Rural Economy and Blue Economy (AUC-DARBE) in association with Akademiya2063 will be holding a high-level stakeholder consultative meeting in Dakar, Senegal, from 26 to 28 July 2022 to review the Comprehensive Africa Agriculture Development Programme’s National Agricultural Investment Plans (CAADP/NAIP) success…
By Baboloki Semele Botswana’s vice president Slumber Tsogwane commended the ‘successful’ relationship between African agriculture and the Botswana University of Agriculture and Natural Resources (BUAN) for continuing to bear fruits – and hopefully rice! Speaking at an event marking the rice harvesting ceremony, held at the university’s Sebele Farms where the project is being carried…
Rabat, Capital of African Culture and Culture in the Islamic World Hosts the 21st Annual Conference of the International Association of Schools and Institutes of Administration (IASIA) Under the High Patronage of HIS MAJESTY KING MOHAMMED VI – May Assist Him The Mohammed V University of Rabat, the Communal Council of the City of…
By Elvis Dumba Chinhoyi – The Mashonaland West Provincial capital, Chinhoyi is experiencing a dry weekend after the town’s waterworks station was switched off on Friday by Zimbabwe Electricity Transmission and Distribution Company (ZETDC) over a ZW$41 641 765.69 debt. Chinhoyi Municipality Public Relations Officer, Tichaona Mlauzi said in a statement: “The disconnection of power…
Over the past two years, the Covid-19 pandemic transformed ways of working, living, and relating to each other on a global level. The education sector had to adapt radically and rapidly driven by the need to digitalize education and training processes in order to remain competitive and provide high-quality education. The new reality is one…
By Mike Robuck Verizon Business secured a deal to build a private 5G network at one of the Virginia Port Authority’s container terminals to test the use of autonomous vehicles and potentially replace Wi-Fi at the 275-acre site. Verizon Business picked Ericsson to provide the radios and packet core for the Virginia International Terminals (VIT)…
