Rubreg pledges ubiquitous security in 2022 as increase in crime gets worrisome

Lovemore Chazingwa in Kadoma As stories of an increase in the number of stage-managed robberies by security guards increase, ambitious security concern Rubreg Security Services is gearing more into trends afflicting the security provision sector with last year touted as a steady success for the innovative concern. Company director Ruben Zuva revealed in an exclusive…

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2022 Tony Elumelu Foundation Entrepreneurship Programme offers $5 000 grants

The Tony Elumelu Foundation (TEF) (www.TonyElumeluFoundation.org), the leading philanthropy empowering young African entrepreneurs across all 54 African countries, has opened applications for the 2022 TEF Entrepreneurship Programme on www.TEFConnect.com. African entrepreneurs with business ideas or existing businesses under 5 years, are encouraged to apply now for $5000 seed capital, mentorship, business management training and more on the…

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TECNO and Cityzens Giving Celebrate CSR Programme Success in Colombia

Young Leaders in this CSR programme were gifted TECNO mobile phones and attended workshops TECNO (www.TECNO-Mobile.com) and Cityzens Giving are celebrating the success of a youth-led virtual football and education programme in Colombia, which has trained 80 Young Leaders from Barranquilla, who in turn have reached thousands of children and families in their communities. Young Leaders…

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Reconsider Ethiopia’s Suspension from Critical AGOA Trade Program: US

Yesterday, U.S. Senator Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.) and Congresswoman Karen Bass (D-Calif.) urged President Biden to reconsider his Administration’s November 2, 2021 decision to terminate Ethiopia’s designation as a beneficiary country under the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) at the end of this year. As the lawmakers note in their letter, this decision will…

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Take advantage of the country’s prevailing peace for national development: Ziyambi

By Elvis Dumba Darwendale – Zimbabweans from all walks of life were yesterday urged to take advantage of the peace and unity prevailing in the country for embarking on various empowerment projects which develop the nation. The sentiments were made by ZANU PF Politburo member Ziyambi Ziyambi during a Zvimba District Unity Day Commemorations in…

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Water supply system in arid Chivi rehabilitated

Dr. Anxious Masuka, the Minister of Lands, Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Rural Development commissioned the Chivi Water Supply Rehabilitation Works as part of efforts by the Second Republic to accelerate rural development for the attainment of Vision 2030. The rehabilitation of Chivi Water Supply is part of a wider programme to help ease water challenges…

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Unity Accord a launchpad for development trajectory: Political parties

The Unity Accord signed exactly
 34 
years 
ago
 witnessed the coming together of 
two
 revolutionary
 parties – ZANU 
and
 ZAPU to
 form
 one

 ZANU (
PF), ending 
disturbances 
in
 the
 southern
 provinces on
 22
 December 1987,
 thanks to the leadership of the 
late
 National
 Heroes
, Cde 
Robert
 Gabriel
 Mugabe
 and
 Joshua
 Mqabuko
 Nyongolo 
Nkomo, thereby spearheading…

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Global tourism plastic initiative releases first progress report, welcomes more signatories

The Global Tourism Plastics Initiative has welcomed a further 21 signatories, taking the total number past 110. The new signatories have been announced alongside the launch of a first annual report, which makes clear the significant progress made in tackling plastics pollution in tourism over the past year. Despite the challenges posed by the COVID-19…

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Stakeholders raise red flag over spike in cases of GBV in Wedza

Own Correspondent   Cases of Gender-Based Violence are on the increase in Wedza district with women and girls being among the major victims amid calls by stakeholders for interventions aimed at stopping the vice.   During an interface meeting organized by the Wedza Rural Development Initiative Trust (WERDIT) recently, the Wedza District Coordinator for the…

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Cultivating community-led food and nutrition security initiatives

By Charles Dhewa It is taking too long for African governments to realize that allowing communities to take food and nutrition security matters into their own hands cultivates better self-reliance and sustainable development. Many rural African communities are tired of being treated like children who have no influence on what they eat and when they…

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Chakafukidza continues to bring glory for T-Hustle and Russel Tawanda

By Ronnie Chisamba T-Hustle aka Great One (real name Fungai Kativhu) and Russel Tawanda’s latest offering continues to bring the duo glory as it retained the top position on The Zone – a popular musical programme that broadcasts every Saturday on the national television station ZBC. Presented by Dj Tawastock, The Zone runs from 1830…

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NetOne extends a festive season giving hand to Rubatsiro Zimcare Trust

State owned mobile networks operator, NetOne has donated Christmas groceries worth ZWL $ 300 000 to Rubatsiro Zimcare Trust School in Kadoma. Rubatsiro Zimcare Trust was founded in 1986. The school has a current enrolment of 25 students. This initiative is part of NetOne ‘s mandate to transform and develop communities. In a statement, the…

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ZPHCA resilience building improving livelihoods of grassroots women

As the country continues to experience drought and failed harvests since 2000 due to climate change and the impact of COVID-19, the Zimbabwe Parents of Handicapped Children Association (ZPHCA) is building the resilience of grassroots women to withstand shocks brought about by these challenges.   “The country has been experiencing drought and failed harvest since…

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We are yet to regain our full dignity after Cyclone Idai: Victims

In Ngangu Village, one of the epicentres of Cyclone Idai destruction in Chimanimani District, scores of people are still nursing the physical, emotional, and psychological wounds of the environmental catastrophe that hit their community. Shamiso Makwambeni (not real name) recounted how on the fateful night of 15 March 2019, after what appeared a normal day,…

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Educationist and philanthropist Dr Gertrude Mandizvidza flying high

Renowned Norton-based educationist and philanthropist, Dr. Gertrude Mandizvidza is flying high in as far as personal and professional development is concerned. Famed for leading the Good Care Pre-School and David Mascott Country School in the agricultural and mining town of Norton to many academic accolades, Dr. Mandizvidza extends her influence into the community where she…

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AfDB partners UNOPS to donate vehicles towards post-Cyclone Idai recovery efforts

The ministry of local government today received a donation of vehicles procured by the African Development Bank AfDB under the Post Cyclone Idai Emergency Recovery and Resilience Project (PCIREP) . The donation of 8 Crane Trucks and 2 Nissan NP300 Pick Up trucks is meant to enhance disaster preparedness and response in Manicaland Province as…

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Denmark commits millions to vulnerable farmers through IFAD’s climate adaptation fund

In the wake of COP26, which featured a strong call for increased finance to help the world’s poorest countries adapt to the impacts of climate change, Denmark, on 10 December 2021 announced a contribution of DKK 190 million (about US$29 million) to the UN’s International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) to assist small-scale farmers to…

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African mass food markets as invisible enablers of nutrition security

By Charles Dhewa While malnutrition is expected to be less in areas that have favourable climates for producing diverse food, undernutrition remains a key characteristic of high production zones across Africa. It is rare for a single area or community to produce an entire balanced food basket throughout the year. The seasonal nature of rainfed…

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Sulu headlines Chedenga Foundation fundraiser concert

In a proud partnership with Chedenga Foundation and Dollarbill Entertainment, Rooftop Promotions are bringing the Fundraising Concert with Sulumani Chimbetu on Thursday 16 December 2021 between 5 PM and 8 PM at the Theatre in the Park in Harare. “Admission is US$15 ordinary ticket and US$30 VIP ticket. Please book yourselves in now, call 0774232478/0773709977….

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Government Implements ICT Interventions to Attain Digitalized Economy

By Joyce Mukucha Government is implementing Information, Communication and Technology (ICT) interventions aimed at achieving a digital economy as well as curbing challenges posed by the global Covid-19 pandemic. “The Minister of Information Communication Technology, Postal and Courier Services, Honourable Jenfan Muswere, updated Cabinet on the ICT-based interventions, which Government through the Postal and Telecommunications…

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ILO’s HIV, AIDS response in the workplace improving the world of work

The International Labour Organisation (ILO) Zimbabwe Office is doing a tremendous job through its Decent Work Agenda programme where it is providing HIV and AIDS support services to the working population. In an interview with Spiked Online Media in Bulawayo recently, Ida Tsitsi Chimedza, the ILO Harare Programme Coordinator for HIV and Gender said her…

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US$165,000 Bulawayo SMEs Centre Officially Launched

By Joyce Mukucha Recently in Bulawayo In an effort aimed at promoting decent work, better working spaces, improving productivity, access to markets and capacity development as well as improving the working conditions of those participating in the informal economy (Small to Medium Enterprises) (SMEs), the International Labour Organisation (ILO) in collaboration with the Employers Confederation…

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Minister Muswere condemns abuse of ICTs in perpetuating GBV against women

Dr. Jenfan Muswere, the Minister of Information Communication Technology (ICT), Postal and Courier Services has lashed out at people who abuse the Internet to perpetuate violence against girls and women. Statistics from UN Women indicate that as many as 37.6% of Zimbabwean women experience gender-based violence in their lifetime. As the world observed the 16…

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GMC Presents 2021 Digital Storytelling Awards to Outstanding Community Members

By Wallace Mawire HARARE-The Gender and Media Connect (GMC) in Zimbabwe has recently presented digital storytelling awards for 2021  to members of communities in Zimbabwe in a bid to bridge the access to information divide. Stories for the awards were submitted from Seke, Harare South, Murehwa, Chipinge and Domboshava According to GMC National Director, Abigail…

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Zimbabwe Committed to Creating Secured Airspace

By Marlvin Ngiza The government of Zimbabwe is implementing a vast of strategies aimed at making the airspace more secure and to ensure standards conformity to International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), a government official has said. In a statement ,Minister of Transport and Infrastructure Development Felix Mhona said the government  was committed to a safe…

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Let’s turn our vision into reality: Masvingo Town Clerk

By Angeline Zimbwani Mikiri The Masvingo business Cocktail which was held in Masvingo’s Provincial Capital recently saw the business people converging at the local hotel to articulate strategies on how best to transform the ancient city into a world-class metropolitan. The Cocktail was graced by Engineer Edward Mukaratirwa, City of Masvingo Town Clerk, Mr. Andrew…

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Swiftly adopt a human rights-based approach to operations: Extractive industries urged

By Masutane Modjadji The extractive industry is a key economic sector in the growth and development of many African countries but has not been able to successfully contribute to breaking poverty and inequality in these countries.   Mining, by its very nature, is destructive to the environment and often presents a myriad of changes to the…

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POTRAZ Director-General Dr Machengete wins top award

Dr. Gift Machengete, the Director-General of the Postal and Telecommunication Regulatory Authority of Zimbabwe (POTRAZ) has won the coveted National Leadership and Management Excellence Award offered by the reputable Zimbabwe Institute of Management. Below, Spiked Online Media profiles the immense achievements of Dr. Gift Machengete: Resume & Leadership History of POTRAZ POTRAZ was created by…

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ZTA & Cashel Valley launch ‘Win A Trip to Nyanga’ promo

Zimbabwe’s leading canned foods and jam manufacturer, Cashel Valley, has gone in partnership with the Zimbabwe Tourism Authority (ZTA) to bring Christmas cheer to consumers of their wide range of products. Cashel Valley is known for its wide range of ready-to-eat baked beans, fruits, and vegetables and is now a fully-fledged business division of Cairns…

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Netone’s High Value Client Service Centre facilitates access to enhanced ICT services

Leading mobile telephony company Netone achieved yet another huge milestone when it officially launched a High-Value Client (HVC) Service Centre in Harare in a move expected to facilitate access to enhanced information communication technology (ICT) services. In his keynote address while officially opening the centre, Hon Dr. Jenfan Muswere, the Minister of ICT, Postal and…

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Crisis Coalition concerned over the continued clampdown on civil society actors

Crisis in Zimbabwe Coalition has noted with concern the latest unfounded and misleading claims by the government mouthpiece [The Herald] that some foreign embassies are training civil society activists to engage in anti-government protests. The coalition said the story appeared in the Herald of 9 December 2021. Crisis Coalition said the false accusations are meant…

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#TisuMaShark: Sylvia Sanyanga provides lifeline to children with cancer-related illnesses

Although she has been active in a range of business and organisational areas that provide great stimulation and interest, for Sylvia Sanyanga the greatest satisfaction has come from working for children with cancer-related illnesses, helping them and their families to see their battles through. Sylvia is a part of the DStv Shark tribe. She is a…

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Zimbabwe Urged to Produce its Competitive Local Products

By Joyce Mukucha Developing a robust industrial and commercial sector is vital for import substitution and crucial following Zimbabwe’s ratification of the Africa Continental Free Trade Area (AFCFTA) in 2019, a government official has said. Officially opening the Buy Zimbabwe-Buy Local Summit in Harare yesterday, Vice President who is also the Minister of Health and…

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