By Byron Mutingwende David Mascott Primary School goes a step further in offering quality education to infants and primary school learners. Located in the pristine area of Norton within a serene environment in the Mashonaland West Province, the school offers the best facilities in moulding a whole person in as far as education…
By Institute for Young Women Development We write with a heavy heart in such devastating times being witnessed in the country. Recent and ongoing developments in our political sphere has set us 10 years back where representation and leadership of women was less than 10% in elective politics in Zimbabwe. Owing to women’s rights…
Byron Mutingwende Challenges faced by women and girls regarding menstruation should be addressed as an important component of the adolescent sexual and reproductive health, stakeholders were urged. The call was made on 6 June 2018 at the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) compound during the “Brown Bag” discussion series held under the theme,…
By Byron Mutingwende In a bid to inculcate the culture of love, the leadership of David Mascott Country School asked their pupils to pool resources to help the children under the care of Tsungirirai Orphanage in Norton. In response to the call, the children reached out to their parents who in turn responded…
By Bishow Parajuli and Dr. Mohamed Ag Ayoya Malnutrition continues to be a challenge for many countries around the world. Globally, one in three people is malnourished in one form or another and about 815 million people, or one in ten, are suffering from chronic undernourishment. The various consequences of malnutrition are literally devastating. An…
By Byron Mutingwende Clubfoot is a deformity that can be treated and every child born with it should not necessarily end up with a lifelong disability, a senior ministry of health official has said. Mrs Ropafadzai Hove, the Director of Pharmacy Services in the Ministry of Health and Child Care who was standing…
By Byron Mutingwende Depinah Nkomo (widowed) is the owner of a successful farming enterprise in the Selous area of Chegutu, Mashonaland West Province but her road to success is not a stroll in the park. “When my husband died, he left me only a house in Waterfalls but I was born with a…
By Byron Mutingwende In the midst of challenges from the pressures of global finance capital and lack of priority, Africans were urged to embrace Pan-Africanism to foster unity and development. In a speech read on his behalf at the Harare Polytechnic on the occasion to celebrate Africa Day, Emmanuel Chenda, the Ambassador of…
The University of Zimbabwe College of Health Sciences on Friday launched the country’s first Bachelor of Science Optometry (Honours) degree programme in a ceremony at the college in Harare. Officially launching the programme, the university’s vice-chancellor, Professor Levi Nyagura thanked Cimas Medical Aid Society for donating the equipment needed for this programme. Earlier the dean…
By Byron Mutingwende As the partnership between NetOne and Blood Services Zimbabwe (NBSZ) continues, lives would be saved through blood donations to people in need of that vital product. Mr. Lazarus Muchenje, the Chief Executive Officer of NetOne, speaking on the occasion where his company solidified its partnership with NBSZ by donating $25…
By Byron Mutingwende Sport tourism is one of the best ways to market a country and the ministry of tourism and the Zimbabwe Tourism Authority (ZTA) are collaborating with World Class Legends to use football to spearhead that initiative. Introducing the World Class Legends to President Emmerson Mnangwagwa during the ruling party Zanu…
Teachers have vowed to down tools as the government threatened to fire educators who choose to exercise their constitutionally enshrined right to engage in job action. “When you set on the path of mobilising for a big action like closing all schools country wide you have to be aware of how your opponent will behave….
By Byron Mutingwende The United Nations (UN) office in Zimbabwe has expressed its commitment to supporting the economic recovery initiatives being spearheaded by the new political administration under the leadership of President Emmerson Mnangagwa. Speaking at the ongoing Zimbabwe International Trade Fair (ZITF), Tafadzwa Mwale, the Officer-in-charge of the United Nations Information Centre…
By Byron Mutingwende The British Embassy and its Department for International Development (DFID) in Zimbabwe and other stakeholders held a summit in Harare to put disability issues on the map and foster inclusivity. The summit in Harare was a precursor to the Global Disability Summit to be held in London in the United…
By Byron Mutingwende Reverend Bakary Camara, the Africa Regional Chairman of the Family Federation for World Peace and Unification (FFWPU) has said Dr. Sun Myung Moon had a mission to unite the human family under God. Reverend Camara was speaking on the sidelines of the launch of FFWPU at the Rainbow Towers Hotel in Harare…
By Byron Mutingwende She is very humble and soft-spoken. When one meets her, it’s difficult to guess a vast wealth of expertise she possesses and is ready to unleash to uplift other women. Her name is Gertrude Mandizvidza, an educationist from Norton. Born on 21 January 1970 in a family of four girls…
Good Care Pre-school emphasises artistic expression, fosters creativity, and follows the interests of the children to develop project-based curriculum. We also incorporate the best ideas from diverse childhood developmental philosophies to create a well-rounded educational and development programmes. We believe that children learn through play, and that a play-based programme will develop a life-long love…
By Joyce Mukucha In an exceptional expression of love and accord, Food World Group of Supermarkets has donated groceries and other items worth over US$1 000 to Rose of Sharon Orphanage in Ruwa, Mashonaland East Province on the 13th of April 2018. In an interview, Mr Tendai Chisvo, the Head of Marketing, Sales and Information…
By Byron Mutingwende “My weight had reduced to 31kg but I am now at 50kg and improving daily. I am HIV positive and was susceptible to multiple infections. Thanks to the feeding programme at Sakupwanya Clinic here in Mutasa District, I look forward to living longer since my adherence to anti-retroviral therapy and TB…
By Byron Mutingwende Judith Mafunga Chikono, a member of the Neverlate Horticulture group in Ward 18 of Mutasa District recounts how she has benefitted from the Improved Nutrition and Sustainable Production for Increased Resilience and Economic Growth (INSPIRE) project. “Through INSPIRE, I received theoretical and practical training on good agricultural practices of horticultural…
By Mokhumi Valela The crucial 2018 harmonised elections are upon us as the nation of Zimbabwe. As different stakeholders prepare for this decisive process for our country, one wonders what its temperament will be. Questions that come to the fore are whether this plebiscite will match the principles of our supreme law of being peaceful,…
By Byron Mutingwende Malnutrition is impeding economic growth and development and contributing to poverty by increasing mortality, increasing susceptibility to disease, impairing cognitive development and educational achievement and reducing work capacity and productivity in adulthood, a senior government official has said. In his official address at the Food and Nutrition Security Technical Committee…
By Byron Mutingwende A delegation from the Swedish Parliament toured the Tariro Clinic and Youth Centre in Hopley to assess the impact of interventions by their government in the promotion of development in Zimbabwe. Speaking on the sidelines of the tour, Aleksander Gabelic, the President of the United Nations Association of Sweden said…
By Byron Mutingwende Zvishamiso Zvevapostori Church in Africa (ZZCA) has used its Passover Conference held in Marondera to pray for peaceful elections and blessings. The Passover prayer meeting, held under the theme “When I see blood, I pass over” was attended by ZZCA members from the country’s 10 provinces as well as representatives…
The Commissioner of the Zimbabwe Electoral Commission, Joyce Kazembe, answered important questions about elections in an interview with Radio Zimbabwe Presenter, Sifelani Chikwape recently. Spiked Online Media reproduces part of the interview excerpts below: 1.What is the purpose of the voter registration certificate or slip issued to a registrant? Answer The voter registration certificate…
Winners of the national stage of the DStv Eutelsat Star Awards competition for 2017 have been named, with students from schools across Zimbabwe winning accolades for their entries in the poster and essay sections of the competition. Liz Dziva, publicity and public relations manager of MultiChoice Zimbabwe, said the competition was run at international level,…
By Zwidzai Chinyowa from Global Tertiary Students Platform for Action Humanity should know that persons with disabilities will not get exhausted by promoting and standing for their moralities no matter what ensues. It is our duty to guarantee that the biosphere distinguishes what persons with disabilities want and expect from them. If one has existed…
By Byron Mutingwende A recently completed study on Zimbabwean children who have had HIV infection since birth has shown that the pandemic affects the way the skeleton grows. This emerged during the presentation of research findings at a meeting organised by the Biomedical Research and Training Institute (BRTI) and the London School of…
By Byron Mutingwende Temba Mliswa, the Member of the House of Assembly for Norton Constituency is spearheading the revival of the nearly dysfunctional Norton Country Club so as to promote the development of various sporting disciplines at grassroot level. In his speech during the official launch of the Podium Performance Programme spearheaded by…
By Byron Mutingwende The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) is helping training Zimbabweans to improve their human resources capacities. Speaking during the JICA Zimbabwe Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the Alumni Association (ZIMJFA), Shumon Yoshiara, the JICA country Resident Representative expressed his gratitude for the training offered to Zimbabweans. “This training is…
By Patricia Mashiri and Joyce Mukucha In pursuit of enhancing a positive attitude by authorities and learners in the school to learn in a litter free environment, the Zimbabwe Smart Group (ZSG) in conjunction with Environmental Management Agency (EMA) has launched a campaign which focuses on raising awareness on good waste management. The campaign’s thrust…
By Byron Mutingwende Nakai Soko (not her real name) arrived home around seven o’clock in the evening. Upon opening the door, she realised that her father was reading a newspaper, relaxed on the couch in the living room. She knew trouble had started because the rule was that she was supposed to be at…
By Byron Mutingwende “In the past, a child born with disability was considered as a curse to the family and the community. Disability is a result of many factors including accidents, diseases or hereditary. In worse scenarios, parents of children with disabilities were ashamed of even sending their children to school. “With appropriate…
Following the negotiations by the Zimbabwe Nurses Association that produced fruitful results concerning the remuneration of the nurses, teaches have concluded that the associations that represent them are doing a shoddy job at their expense. “The Progressive Teachers’ Union of Zimbabwe (PTUZ) and the Zimbabwe Teachers’ Association (ZIMTA) don’t negotiate for the teachers’ good working…
By Byron Mutingwende Zimbabwe has launched a research and academia platform for scaling up nutrition in order to accelerate the achievement of national social and economic development aspirations. In his address while officially launching the platform in Harare on 16 March 2018, Albert Chikondo, the Senior Principal Director in the Office of the…
By Byron Mutingwende Building a climate resilient nation is among the country’s aspirations and the focus of the 2017 Zimbabwe Human Development Report (ZHDR) on this theme resonates with this trajectory. In her remarks at the launch of the report at Meikles Hotel on 16 March 2018, Oppah Muchinguri-Kashiri, the minister of environment,…
The ZimFact has launched the Zimbabwe’s first national fact-checking platform to reduce the circulation of false claims. In his address at the launch, Alec Muchadehama, the Chairman of the ZimFact Management committee said the platform would complement the media in fact checking and stories that they may have been produced under pressure of time and…
Some 200 schools from across the country are participating in the new season of Old Mutual Schools Quiz at the weekend with organisers anticipating an exciting battle of the minds gig. Takudzwa Tsikwa, Old Mutual Schools Quiz Spokesperson, said there were new entrants while others were tried and tested horses. “The top four schools from…
More than any other time in history, Zimbabwe is yearning for restoration and a roadmap to peaceful transformation that will ensure sustainable development. On the 14th of March 2018, lawmakers and civil society joined the global community to formalise an action plan for the adoption of the Declaration of Peace and Cessation of War (DPCW)…
By Byron Mutingwende It is often said mining companies do more harm to the communities they operate in than any good but this is not the case for Murowa Diamond which operates in Zvishavane in the Midlands Province. Located in the Mazvihwa area, some 70km from the mining town of Zvishavane, Murowa Diamond…
By Joyce Mukucha In trying to make Zimbabwe a cost-effective country in the tourism sector and making the industry fulfil the mandate of manpower development, Zimbabwe Tourism Authority (ZTA) and Zimbabwe Open University (ZOU) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) which also sought to improve economic environment of the two parties at large. The MOU…
By Patricia Mashiri Canada has pledged to help Zimbabwe with its expertise in developing the Information communication technology (ICT) in Zimbabwe. Speaking during the courtesy call on Supa Mandiwanzira, the Minister of Information and Technology and Cyber Security on 12 March 2018 in the capital, Mr Rene Cremonese, the Canadian ambassador to Zimbabwe said he…
By Joyce Mukucha The Norton constituents joined other progressive elements of society in celebrating the International Women’s Day as a sign of respect and special treatment to women since they are pillars of strength, peacemakers and conduits for development of the country. The International Women’s Day was signed by United Nations in 1975 to be…
Join forces to launch Elevate youth initiative at top varsity in Manicaland Econet’s youth empowerment programme, Elevate Club, this week partnered with Africa University to launch the Elevate Youth i5 Club at an eye-opening and activity-packed event on the university’s main campus, about 17 kilometers northwest of the city of Mutare in Manicaland. The launch…
By Byron Mutingwende Women are making great strides in trying to break the social norms, stereotypes and religious beliefs that are hindering efforts to bring about gender equality and equity. Speaking during the commemoration of International Women’s Day held at the National Art Gallery in Harare on 8 March 2018, Isabella Matambanadzo, a…
