Writes Chimeno Azriel Kadoma’s Sanyati East District plays host to the National Association of Primary Heads (Naph) Provincial ball games slated for the 13th of July to the 14th of July 2023 in Rimuka. The Sanyati East District will host the tournament on the Rimuka grounds and also in various Schools on Thursday and Friday….
… as SAGE provides a lifeline for young girls and women Writes Tafadzwa Muranganwa An initiative dubbed SAGE (Supporting Adolescent Girls’ Education) has brought alive the debate of revisiting the country’s non-formal education (NFE) model. This was the general consensus during the SAGE end-line evaluation findings dissemination workshop on Monday. According to the recommendations in…
Writes Marlvin Ngiza Non-profit making organisations gathered to commemorate the International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking with a courtesy call to come up with and apply new nondiscriminatory approaches which provide the desired solutions and can safely reconnect drug addicts to society. In his presentation, Project Kurarama Founder and Director, Daves Martin, said…
Writes Marlvin Ngiza The Amalgamated Rural Teachers Union of Zimbabwe (ARTUZ) has confirmed the suspension of its Masvingo provincial spokesperson with immediate effect. ARTUZ deputy secretary general, Munyaradzi Masiyiwa, said that the suspension was in line with the union’s code of conduct which does not condone contrary views to their ideology following allegations that Runesu…
Although many young people are obsessed with social media and spend a great deal of time comparing themselves to others they read about, this is not the case for Divine Musonza of Harare. The 16-year-old student feels that instead of wasting time in this manner she gains greater value from focusing on her home life,…
Writes Marlvin Ngiza A Gweru-based organisation, Let’s Make a Difference Disability Zimbabwe has called upon families, communities, and the nation at large to introduce more encompassing and participatory events for people with disabilities as a way of helping them explore the world. Speaking at a family fun day held at Jairosi Jiri Narane Centre, Let’s…
UNESCO in collaboration with ministries of education and health from 33 Sub- Saharan African countries, is launching the second phase of the landmark Our Rights, Our Lives, Our Future (O3) Programme. As the largest school-based programme on education for health and well-being in Africa, the ambitious O3 Programme plans to equip 44 million adolescents and…
Writes Chimeno Azriel Kadoma’s Sanyati District joined millions of people around the world to celebrate World Environmental Day.The District enfolded the theme “#Beat Plastic Pollution” to draw attention to this insistent environmental concern and how schools and Communities can improve the quality of the environment. The commemorations were held at Odyssey Hotel in Kadoma. Government…
Students from Kerreboom Primary School who were recently injured when they were involved in a road accident got a shot in the arm from AFC Insurance. As part of its social responsibility initiative, AFC Holdings joined hands with the Government in extending help to students from Kerreboom Primary School who got injured in a fatal…
By Julius Chadeba and Harriet Munyanduki In the early 19th century in Africa, the girl child had limited chances of attending school against the male child. Society saw it fit that the male child gets a better education than the girl as he was the one who was to carry the family name. Thus if…
By Marlvin Ngiza Amalgamated Rural Teachers Union of Zimbabwe (ARTUZ) has welcomed the national curriculum review consultations which were expected to run from 23 to 24 May saying it was necessary though a couple of weaknesses such as wrong timing, a limiting questionnaire, and inadequate awareness were present. The curriculum review comes at a time…
By Marlvin Ngiza Leadership skills were described as a necessity in young people’s circles as they were believed to be a powerful tool that would help them in decision-making processes, undertake the responsibility, and address challenges in their lives at both individual and professional levels. A young girl’s movement Shamwari YeMwanasikana through their leadership pillar…
Balancing the various important aspects of modern education is key to a successful school career for most young people, so that a widely beneficial experience can help turn out well-rounded graduates. For 16-year-old Ruvimbo Sibanda of Harare, athletics is a passion and a driving force in her life, but she is careful to ensure that…
Old Mutual Zimbabwe through the Eight2Five Innovation Hub impacted startups and entrepreneurship at this year’s Zimbabwe International Trade Fair’s Scholastica and Innovators Forum program by bringing the hub’s flagship incubation program The Value Creation Challenge. Deadline for applications closed on Friday 28 April during the Z.I.T.F week having received over 500 applications from across Zimbabwe….
By Elvis Dumba A twelve-year-old Muriel Mine Primary school athlete’s dream to showcase her talents at an international stage is coming true as she will be participating at the Confederation of African Athletics African Junior Athletics Championships scheduled for April 29 to May 3 in Zambia. PraiseGod Nyamulepa, a student at Muriel Mine Primary School…
By Tafadzwa Muranganwa An AfroJazz musician and gender activist, Maizon Tazvitya will this Saturday host a show to celebrate women and urge gender equality. The Dzivarasekwa-born artiste famed for the hit song, Majurumbwe will serenade revelers at FnG Restaurants at Showgrounds. He will be ably supported by songbird Pauline Gundidza. Speaking to this publication, Maizon…
By Elvis Dumba Banket – Jessica Tapfumanei, a ZANU PF War Veterans League Provincial member who is eyeing the parliamentary seat for Zimbaba South Constituency has said the advancement of sports quality education guarantees an economically empowered nation for a prosperous country. She made the remarks during a presidential campaign soccer tournament held in Banket….
By Bernard Marr What will the world be like in 2030? Well, obviously, no one knows for sure, but we have some interesting predictions: According to Dell, 85% of us who are in work will be doing jobs that don’t exist yet. In a WEF video, Danish politician Ida Auken predicted we would “own nothing and be happy” as…
The Progressive Teachers Union of Zimbabwe (PTUZ) has taken note of the warnings issued by the Met Department and the Government’s Civil Protection Unit in relation to Cyclone Freddy, expected to hit the country today, and is warning authorities to evacuate students in risky areas. Although the cyclone has currently been downgraded to an overland…
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 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…
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,…
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…
The information communication technology (ICT) sector is the critical cog for the digital economy that is stated as one of the fourteen national priorities underpinning the government’s strategy for the period 2021 – 2025, as the country thrives to become an Upper-Middle Income society by 2030. These were the sentiments of Dr. Jenfan Muswere, the…
By Nhau Mangirazi The government, private sector, and the international community have been urged to step up solutions in combating drug and substance abuse affecting youths. In a statement, Shamwari Yemwanasikana in partnership with the Girls Rights Collective said there is a need to act against the social ills affecting communities. ‘‘Drug abuse among the…
Climate change is making it harder to grow enough nutritious food, but a unique programme is training African scientists in harnessing cutting-edge breeding tools to adapt agriculture to new threats. The African Plant Breeding Academy, a programme for top plant breeders to upgrade their skills in advanced crop breeding, is training 11 doctorate-level scientists from…
In the quest to provide an enabling environment for the growth of the ICTs sector, the government has deployed computer laboratories for schools in the Bulawayo Metropolitan Province. This came to the fore when Dr. Jenfan Muswere, the Minister of ICT, Postal and Courier Services presided over the official launch of Schools’ ICT labs in…
A student at Rockford High School, Joseph Livingstone Matimba, aged 14, impressed his parents and teachers when he wrote Ordinary Level Cambridge in 2022 and came out with flying colours despite his tender age. Timothy Mutizwa, a teacher at Rockford High School who shared the good news with Spiked online Media said Joseph’s academic achievement…
Member of the National Assembly for Chipinge Central Constituency, Hon Raymore Machingura has used Parliament’s Constituency Development Fund (CDF) to build a classroom block at Mayfield Secondary School. The Deputy Minister of Primary and Secondary Education, Hon Edgar Moyo, who was representing the Minister of the same ministry, Hon Dr. Evelyn Ndlovu on Friday 13…
The Ministry of Information Communication Technology (ICT), Postal and Courier Services together with the Postal and Telecommunication Regulatory Authority of Zimbabwe (POTRAZ) launched computer laboratories for 14 schools in Masvingo Province yesterday. Kanongovere Secondary; Chikwerengwe Secondary; Rafamoyo High; Mushayavanhu Primary; Mutero Central Primary; Magombedze High; Chimombe Mudyanadzo High; Mutambwi High; Rumhizha High; and Mutendi High;…
By Elvis Dumba Yomba, Zvimba North – The opening of schools this week puts a strain on parents and guardians who have school-going children under their care but various income-generating projects produced by Zvimba North Constituency lawmaker, Marian Chombo, have come in handy as they can use proceeds from the projects to support their children’s…
One good turn deserves another, the adage goes, and this was put into action when Dost Eli of Turkey descended on Darwendale with yet another extended giving hand that targeted children of school-going age and disadvantaged families in the area. Adam Wadi, the Zimbabwe Trustee and Representative of Dost Eli said the gesture of benevolence…
By Shumirai Maliseni With an imploding economy and a continuously closing democratic space in Zimbabwe, students at state universities and the University of Zimbabwe, in particular, are faced with an array of challenges that they have to confront in their everyday life. Admittedly, the nature and degree of challenges faced by students differ across gender…
By Luke Gomes, Cluster Manager, Nestlé east and southern Africa region 2023 is just around the corner. For many people, a new year usually signifies a new beginning. It can be taking the first steps to achieve your dream or maybe setting health goals such as a healthier diet, losing weight, or starting an…
By Zimbabwe Lawyers for Human Rights – Legal Monitor What is sexual harassment? Sexual harassment includes unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favours, and other verbal or physical harassment of a sexual nature in the workplace or learning environment that is harmful to the victim. International instruments define sexual harassment as a form of discrimination…
By Ronnie Chisamba Eiffel Flats, Kadoma: National Gurewakumukuru leader, Governor Musaiwale aka Dr. Mujambawaya yesterday emphasized the need for Gure members to uphold the rule of law and maintain discipline during the festive season. “Gure members must always respect the rule of law and maintain discipline. During the festive season, we should make sure that…
By Wellington Zimbowa “Don’t give a man fish rather give him a fishing rod,” goes the old adage. Thus total poverty eradication hinges on sustainable social safety interventions such as the government’s Basic Education Assistance Module (BEAM) which caters to vulnerable children such as orphans, a programme that remains a vital cog towards a broad-based…
Marist Brothers High School reigned supreme at the Old Mutual High School Quiz competition, fending off stiff competition from Zengeza High 1 to land the top prize at a two-day event held in Harare on Friday 2 December. In the nail-biting finale, the competition was divided into six heat sessions in which points were collected….
By Clayton Masekesa CHIPINGE – The Zimbabwe government has intensified digital capability in rural schools through the Presidential National E-learning Strategy which is aimed at bridging the digital divide between rural and urban schools. The government last weekend donated 150 computers to five schools in the Chipinge district, with each school getting 30 computers, as…
By Population Solutions For Health Population Solutions for Health and PSI with funding from the Swedish Embassy successfully launched, the “Give Me A Chance/Ndipeiwo Mukana/Nginikani iThuba; I am A Child, Not A Wife” campaign against child marriages on 30 November 2022. With girls in the forefront, the campaign aims to create a dialogue in which…
On December 3rd, 2022 in Agadir, the 6th edition of the African Forum of Territorial Managers and Training Institutes targeting Local Governments (FAMI6_2022) came to an end. Download document: https://bit.ly/3HbJidl The Forum was held over 6 days, from November 28th to December 03rd, 2022 at the Training Center of the Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy of the Ibn…
By Elvis Dumba Zvimba – Community economic development success is hinged on the emancipation of women at the household level as they constitute a high number of the population. Zvimba North Constituency lawmaker and Local Government and Public Works Deputy Minister, Hon Marian Chombo said the financial empowerment of women at household levels helps to…
By Hillary Munedzi The government’s commitment to universal, free and compulsory education remains a pipe dream as 87% of the national budget is channelled towards employment costs, with 14.04% of the education budget falling short of the Dakar Declaration of 20%. The Education for All (EFA) movement is a global commitment to provide quality basic…
Dr. Solomon Matsa, the President of the Business Economic Empowerment Federation (BEEF) who was the Guest of Honour at a prize-giving ceremony at Dambudzo school on Thursday awarded 12 students scholarships until they finish Advanced Level. Dambudzo School has 1613 students and 48 teachers, proving the need for more schools in the country since Zimbabweans…
By Chimeno Azriel Kadoma Primary, Munyaradzi Primary, and Sir John Kennedy schools on Friday last week clinched the spot of representing the Mashonaland West Province when they got trophies at this year’s NAPH Provincials Choral, Percussion, and Jikinya Dance Competitions held in Norton last Friday. Schools drawn from various Districts in Mashonaland West converged in…
