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…
By Patricia Mashiri The Ministry of Higher and Tertiary Education, Science and Technology had announced that attachment or teaching practice fees has been slashed by 40% with immediate effect. This policy abolishes circular number 6 of 1997 which requires students on attachment to pay full tuition fees. Professor Amon Murwira, Minister of Higher and Tertiary…
By Byron Mutingwende School feeding is an essential tool for development since it fosters food and nutrition security, Vice President Kembo Mohadi has said. Vice President Mohadi made the remarks on the occasion of the third edition of the African Day of School Feeding that was officially opened on 1 March 2018 in…
By Byron Mutingwende The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Zimbabwe (ICAZ) had a fundraising golf tournament as a sign of its commitment to the charity cause. “Through the Fundraising Golf Tournament, ICAZ ploughs back to the community. With proceeds from last year’s similar event, we were able to respond to an appeal raised…
By Byron Mutingwende School levy is exorbitant. Why should parents take three years to pay $100 for a school bus levy every term? That’s the money students of the 80s and 90s used to pay for school fees every term. The schools are offered teachers for free by the government. Paying teachers is…
By Joyce Mukucha Harare Polytechnic School of Journalism and Media Studies with the support from the United Nations Educational Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) has launched the Mass Communication Online Journalism and Digital Broadcasting programme aimed at scaling up the institution’s highly competitive technopreneurial skills.. A programme with the theme ‘Train the Trainer’ has been…
Old Mutual have launched the Old Mutual Schools Quiz 2018 in a bid to empower youth afro-centric study. Mr Isaiah Mashinya, the Old Mutual Group Chief Executive said they decided to rebrand and be active full throttle to the initiative. He said this at the launch held in Harare today. “The role of the youth…
Econet Wireless Zimbabwe – the largest mobile network operator in the country – has stepped up its channel partner engagement programme by taking its top-performing Brand Ambassadors awards ceremony to Mashonaland West province. The company today hosted a lively event at Chinhoyi town’s CUT Hotel, about 115km northwest of Harare, at which it handed out…
By Patricia Mashiri Katswe Sisterhood has launched a sanitary bank in which they will be collecting sanitary wear for the young girls and women in schools. This follows the demonstration done on 16 February that was called the #HappyFlow campaign/petition which they hope to submit to the government with the support of the Honourable Member…
Following his proven leadership skills, Adrian Munyoro, the Chairman of the Young Voices, a department of Leonard Cheshire Disability Zimbabwe (LCDZ) was chosen to participate in a project started in 2017 by FK Norway in collaboration with Parents of Disabled Children Association of Malawi (PODCAM) and the Zimbabwe Parents of Handicapped Children Association (ZPHCA). The…
By Patricia Mashiri The University of Zimbabwe (UZ) has been praised for producing 20 well-written and produced books which were published in 2017. The Books were authored by lecturers as a way of empowering, motivating, enlightening liberating and developing people intellectually. The books include A History of the Munyikwa People of Gutu District, Zimbabwe, v1700c.1800…
By Byron Mutingwende Many orphaned children, widows and families who remain in the margins of society in dire needs of the basic life provisions were given reasons to aspire for a brighter future through the launch of Angel of Hope Foundation that is being spearheaded by First Lady Auxilia Mnangagwa. The Foundation was…
By Timothy Mutizwa There are many questions in life about the individual behavioural differences. Somebody might need to know the driving force behind the actions made by the different individuals , here is the answer to the mystery : As a man thinks so is he []Proverbs 23;7]. What matters most is not an action…
By Byron Mutingwende Women and girls need free sanitary wear so as to improve their sexual reproductive and health rights (SRHR), Priscilla Misihairambwi-Mushonga, the Chairperson of the Parliamentary Portfolio Committee on Women and Youths has said. Misihairambwi made the call during the #Happy Flow Campaign Zimbabwe that seeks to tackle seven points meant…
By Joyce Mukucha The Secretary General for Progressive Teachers Union of Zimbabwe (PTUZ) Mr Raymond Majongwe said the union is against messages that have been unfortunately attacking the leadership for informing its members against the goings on concerning the Zimsec saga. This came after the announcement made by the Minister of Primary and Secondary Education…
Staff Writer Econet Wireless yesterday recognised and rewarded its top-performing Harare-based brand ambassadors at a colourful event held in the capital. The country’s largest mobile network operator hosted the event to “motivate and honour” the top performing brand ambassadors in its Harare Northern region and to “spread the inspiration”, according to Chief Operating Officer…
By Patricia Mashiri Parents fumed over the Minister of Primary and Secondary education Paul Mavima’s decision for all November 2017 English candidates to rewrite English paper2 examination. The Minister made an announcement yesterday during a press conference with journalists in the capital.He said they have reached an agreement that all ZIMSEC candidates should rewrite their…
By Byron Mutingwende The Zimbabwe Resilience Building Fund (ZRBF) is increasing the capacities of communities to protect development gains and achieve improved well-being outcomes in the face of shocks and stresses enabling them to contribute to the economic growth of Zimbabwe. Speaking during the signing ceremony of the £21.5m contribution by the United…
By Patricia Mashiri Professor Paul Mavima, the Minister of Primary and Secondary education has announced that ZIMSEC Ordinary level English Paper 2 examination will be retaken on Friday 16 February 2018. The paper will be retaken as a result of widespread cheating which was identified. “I would like to advice the nation that the November…
The Tribe of Influencers will honour the most popular bloggers in the country. Voting for the Zimbabwean Blog Awards commenced on the 1st of February 2018 and will close on the 21st of February. Voting is open to anyone and everyone, local and abroad. The public can vote as many times as they want and…
Learners benefit from FREE access to online curriculum-based content Econet Wireless Zimbabwe (EWZ), which last year expanded its Ruzivo Smart Learning service to secondary school curricula, says it is targeting improved O Level pass rates this year, on the back of increased access to the technology-driven platform, now being accessed by close to a…
By Ian Vambe For some years it looked like Jairosi Jiri died with his philanthropist mind-set. His astonishing passion for people with disability, despite himself being able bodied was not of this world. The same traits have been since identified in the University of Zimbabwe Vice Chancellor, Professor Levi Nyagura. Jairosi Jiri Association was founded…
By Byron Mutingwende The Shona Village is helping people locally and from across the globe to understand and appreciate the national culture. It is situated at Great Zimbabwe World Heritage site that was declared a National Monument in 1937 and a World Heritage Site in 1986. The village is an ethnographic depiction of…
By Byron Mutingwende Students heading for University of Johannesburg (UJ) have been urged to raise the Zimbabwean flag by excelling academically so that they will come back to participate in the rebuilding of the economy. Minister of State for Government Scholarships in the Office of the President and Cabinet Christopher Mushowe made the…
By Byron Mutingwende The Junior Chamber International Zimbabwe (JCI) is spearheading youth empowerment projects in line with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). This emerged at the 2018 official opening of the organisation’s Harare chapter that was officiated by Prisca Mupfumira, the Minister of Tourism and Hospitality on 24 January 2018. “I am indeed…
With ‘A’ level results out and ‘O’ level results on the way, there is still panick and anxiety for many awaiting to see the outcome of the 2017 final ZIMSEC examination results. It has been a CATCH-22 situation yearly, with some failing to get their results thereby deserting them due to financial constraints. Many Cambridge…
