African leaders championing sexuality education at the International AIDS Conference

At the 24th International AIDS Conference (AIDS 2022) held in Montreal, UNESCO and Frontline AIDS hosted a session where African leaders championed sexuality education and challenged misinformation to work toward an AIDS-free generation. Young advocates, representatives from African governments and CSOs made the case on why Comprehensive Sexuality Education should remain a priority for HIV prevention…

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Merck Foundation TV’s Eleventh Edition Focuses on Supporting Girls’ Education

“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…

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Government forges ahead with digitisation of schools for inclusive education

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…

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President Ramaphosa congratulates Professor Marwala on his UN appointment

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…

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Future of Education Summit: Focus on Digital Transformation

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…

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Zambian, Zimbabwean students collaborate on developing two SRHR information applications

From 20 July to 21 July, more than 40 University students worked together on two mobile applications that will support access to sexual reproductive health and rights information and services for tertiary education students in Zambia and Zimbabwe.   UNESCO organized two simultaneous workshops that gathered more than a hundred participants in Lusaka, Zambia, and…

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Compelling need to upscale SRHR, funding in tertiary education institutions

Tertiary institutions of learning have been urged to domesticate, institutionalize, and commoditize sexual reproductive health and rights (SRHR) as well as comprehensive sexual education (CSE) and embrace sustainable funding mechanisms. This emerged yesterday at a validation workshop on research findings on SRHR in tertiary education institutions that was conducted by Engineer Tafadzwa Mudondo, the Principal…

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Journalist Martha Mamombe rallies peers to embrace personal development

By Lovemore Chazingwa The art of journalism requires one to be multi-skilled and keep improving themselves in order to fit into any space in the media industry, especially for female practitioners, a prominent Zimbabwean journalist has said. ABC Communications run ZiFM Stereo news anchor Martha Mamombe was responding to questions in an interview with Studio…

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Multi-stakeholder collaboration tackles drug abuse head-on in Zvimba North

By Elvis Dumba Zvimba North – Efforts in fighting substance abuse by young people are increasing by the day with more partners taking up the call for zero tolerance against the vice. Marian Chombo Trust in partnership with Zimbabwe Churches Platform for Women and Youth Empowerment Organization in conjunction with Joseph. K Murimuni (JKM) has…

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Mutare charitable organisation rescues physically-challenged resident

By Clayton Masekesa MUTARE – A Mutare-based charitable organization – Touch A Life Movement (TALM) – has come to the rescue of a physically challenged resident who had appealed for assistance through social media. Bernard Mlambo, with his two daughters, had appeared on various WhatsApp groups appealing for assistance on school fees, food, and accommodation….

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Authorities urged to address water woes at Mashavhi Secondary School in Bikita

A call has been made to responsible authorities to swiftly react and attend to water crises faced by learners and teachers at Mashavhi Secondary School in ward 22 of Bikita. Bikita Residents and Ratepayers Association (BIRRA) has raised concerns over the matter saying that there is a great potential for an outbreak of waterborne diseases…

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IsDBI Book Enriches Knowledge on Fatāwa Related to Leasing Contracts

The book is a collection of all IIFA resolutions on leasing, with the resolutions arranged, classified, and explained along with the evidence backing them The Islamic Development Bank Institute (IsDBI) has released a new book on the Islamic jurisprudential resolutions related to the leasing contracts, as part of a series of contemporary financial fatāwa in light…

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Child protection financing spurs inclusive development

The High-level Child Budgeting Dialogue by stakeholders held in Harare today has brought to the fore the importance of Child Protection Financing in Zimbabwe. This dialogue led to the exchange of knowledge and generated recommendations that contribute towards shaping and improving national and subnational policy interventions and investment in the Child Protection sector including the…

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More than 80 million children will still be out of school by 2030: UNESCO

Largest ever country-led exercise to determine realistic education ambitions for 2030 shows that most countries will not meet Sustainable Development Goal 4 of universal access to quality education With less than eight years remaining to meet Sustainable Development Goal 4 of ensuring inclusive and equitable quality education and lifelong learning opportunities for all by 2030, governments are forecasting that,…

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Building globally sustainable food systems

Fellows from six African countries this week joined colleagues at Leeds to strengthen networks and build research and leadership skills, helping to bring sustainable change in African food systems. The Food Systems Research Network for Africa (FSNet-Africa) works with early-career researchers in Ghana, Kenya, Malawi, South Africa, Tanzania and Zambia. The aim is to build…

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EcoSure revamps Enda Education Cover

The package ensures students carry on learning after the death of parents or guardians Zimbabwe’s largest life insurance company by policyholders, Econet Life Private Limited, has revamped its education insurance cover product to ensure continuity of school-going children’s education when a parent or guardian passes on. The insurance product, called Enda Education Cover, was originally…

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UNESCO launches Comprehensive Sexuality Education Online Course for Teachers

UNESCO is organizing a Regional Webinar to launch the newly revamped Comprehensive Sexuality Education (CSE) Online Course for Teachers. The webinar is organized by UNESCO Regional Offices for Eastern and Southern Africa and is bringing together stakeholders from the region.   The CSE Online Course for Teachers is a self-paced online course that provides teachers…

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Old Mutual shaping a financially secure mindset

Day of the African Child: Eliminating harmful practices affecting children – Progress on policy and practice since 2013 “If you educate a girl, you educate the whole nation” – African Proverb The Girls in STEM Trust, with the support of Old Mutual Zimbabwe, have been shaping a financially-secure mindset in young women from higher institutions…

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Zimbabwe Theatre Academy holds graduation ceremony

By Arts Correspondent The Zimbabwe Theatre Academy will be holding its graduation ceremony for students who underwent a 4-month part-time long intensive programme. The students namely Karen Muradzikwa, Annie Bridget Paradza, David Kanduna, and Lorraine Munatswa were taken through script writing, acting, and directing with all rounder content creation skills. Muradzikwa who is among the…

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Eight2Five Start-Ups celebrate completion of incubation period

Eight2Five Innovation Hub, the business incubator powered by Old Mutual Zimbabwe today launches a Start-Up entry to market Event for its 4 startup partners.   The Hub Incubation Programme is an intensive and inclusive process that offers early-stage startups and entrepreneurs support. Startups with high growth potential had the opportunity to enrol in the business…

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EMA applauds learning institutions for being environmentally-friendly

By Marlvin Ngiza Learning institutions have been commended for their positive contribution towards preserving the environment. This comes after learners at Mukodza Secondary School in Buhera recently conducted a gulley reclamation exercise. Environmental Management Agency (EMA) spokesperson Amkela Sidanke thanked authorities and learners at Mukodza school and all other institutions who have been participating in…

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Wairemera Boss thrills students at Kotwa Fundraising Show

By Arts Correspondent The fundraising show at Kotwa High School organized by Sunguru musician Collen Timeo on Friday lived to its billing. The charity which coincided with the Culture Day celebrations was a fun-filled day that drew a sizeable crowd from some nearby schools namely Nyamakuyo, Kotwa Primary school, and Hilltop College. The performance galore…

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United Nations Zimbabwe empowers editors, senior journalists on development reporting

In pursuit of empowering communicators on sustainable development, the United Nations in Zimbabwe is undertaking a week-long workshop on development reporting as well as embarking on field visits in Manicaland. Bringing together some 30 editors, sub-editors and senior reporters, and United Nations (UN) officials, the high-powered seminar will be followed by subsequent field visits to…

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ZINASU calls for reintroduction of student grants

By Marlvin Ngiza A call has been made to the government to reintroduce student grants in order to make tertiary education affordable. This follows a demonstration that happened at Telone Centre For Learning recently. Zimbabwe National Students Union (ZINASU) Spokesperson Lenon Mazuru said if grants are brought back and subsidies on education are introduced, tertiary…

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Today, we celebrate Africa Day with enthusiasm on the Continent and in Türkiye

By Mevlüt Çavuşoğlu, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Türkiye   We remember with appreciation African nations coming together under a single roof on May 25th, 1963. This day signifies a tough journey for independence and freedom, and a common consciousness based on solidarity and unity of the Continent. The success story attained…

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ZTA engages university students in intensified domestic tourism promotion efforts

The Zimbabwe Tourism Authority (ZTA) will be engaging students at the University of Zimbabwe today, in an an effort to promote domestic tourism. Domestic tourism promotion, innovation challenges, and career guidance will be the focus of the engagement. ZTA Head of Corporate Affairs Chief Godfrey Koti said the presentations form part of ZTA’s outreach programmes…

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Education a human development enabler: ECOZI

The Education Coalition of Zimbabwe (ECOZI) contends that education has remained the undisputed key enabler for human development and the cornerstone of the Zimbabwean socio-economic transformation since the attainment of independence in 1980. This emerged at the ECOZI National Coordinating Meeting held in Harare last week that came on the backdrop of a myriad of…

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Applications Now Open For MultiChoice Talent Factory Academy Class of 2023

Think you’re made for film and TV? Then apply to join the MultiChoice Talent Factory Academy Class of 2023! Aspiring and emerging young filmmakers are being invited to apply for places in the fifth academic year of the MultiChoice Talent Factory Academy, which opens in October. MultiChoice Zimbabwe publicity and public relations manager Liz Dziva…

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Youths should embrace innovative, strategic thinking: Junior Achievement Zimbabwe

By Clemence Muchedzi Junior Achievement Zimbabwe has urged youths to continue to push for new ideas and methods in the country in order to successfully transform the economy. Speaking during the launch of Elevating Project Management in the Youths’ Ecosystem attended by several schools across Zimbabwe, Junior Achievement Zimbabwe Executive Director Allan Chinhanho said youths…

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UNICEF Zimbabwe releases its 2021 Annual Report showcasing results for women and children

In addition to its response to COVID-19, UNICEF supported the delivery of services at scale and achieved important progress for women and children UNICEF Zimbabwe has released its 2021 Annual Report that outlines the situation for women and children in Zimbabwe with an overview of results and achievements in the areas of Health, HIV/AIDS, Nutrition,…

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“Let’s Talk” Radio Drama series focus on eliminating early, unintended pregnancy

Navigating your adolescent years can often be confusing and intimidating, to say the least, let alone protecting yourself from the unintended consequences of unprotected sex. How does a young woman safely negotiate condom use with her partner? Where does a teenage girl go to receive contraceptives without being judged by a healthcare worker? What is…

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