While the causes of malnutrition are complex, it is proven that exclusive breastfeeding till the age of six months is a key factor to prevent malnutrition and ensuring young children get a good start in life. This emerged at the World BreastFeeding Press Briefing held on Monday, 18 July 2022 at the UNICEF Zimbabwe Offices…
By Lovemore Chazingwa Losing heart to the extent of destroying a life that one initially sired with love and guarded over the years has become an abomination among some morally rotten women in our society, First Lady Dr. Auxillia Mnangagwa has observed. The First Lady made the remarks at the occasion of her Nhanga/Gota Male…
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…
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….
By Elvis Dumba Banket – There are still more things to be done to allow community inclusiveness of people with disabilities, an expert in disabilities has said. Dr. Jabulani Mpofu, a Zimbabwe Open University Lecturer in Disability and Special Needs said Zimbabwe is one of the countries which has made tremendous efforts of coming up…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Marvel Act Youth Organisation (MAYO) today joins Africa in commemorating the Day of the African Child (DAC). The Day is being commemorated under the theme “Eliminate Harmful Practices Affecting Children: Progress on Policy and Practices since 2013” under Articles 31 and 32 of the African Charter on the Rights and Welfare of a Child (ACRWC)….
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…
By Elvis Dumba Nairobi, Kenya- A second-year student at the Chinhoyi University of Technology (CUT), Takudzwa Donald Chiyangwa, took to the podium with a gold medal in the men’s 400m race in Kenya. Chiyangwa came first in the race during the 10th edition of the All Africa University Games which were hosted by the Kenyatta…
By Marlvin Ngiza A local youth movement has embarked on an initiative meant to restore girls’ dignity at Churu Farm. This drive comes at the right time when residents in this developing settlement are reported to be needy of basic services such as health. The drive is being spearheaded by Youth Inspire. In an interview…
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…
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…
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…
By Dr. Richard Munang Today is #WorldEnvironmentDay “For tomorrow belongs to the people who prepare for it today”. The science is clear. Time is running out. We must go from harming our planet to healing it. We need to rethink the way we live & the way we consume. There is #OnlyOneEarth. We have to…
By Marlvin Ngiza Sporting activities are going well in schools following a green light given by the cabinet recently. The cabinet recently resolved the resumption of all sporting activities in primary schools and ordered all secondary schools that have reached 70 percent of second dose vaccination to resume non-contact events. Sports as part of learning…
By Arts Correspondent Sungura musician Collen Timeo is going to headline a fundraising show at Kotwa High School in Mudzi this Friday. In an interview with this publication, the musician affectionately known as Wairemera Boss who is a former student at the school said that preparations are at an advanced stage for the charity show….
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…
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…
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…
Members of the Education Coalition of Zimbabwe (ECOZI) underwent a one-day training workshop to build their capacities in policy advocacy research and review. The training workshop was held at the Monomotapa Hotel on Monday 16th May 2022 with participants drawn from ECOZI member organisations. “The purpose of this training is to train participants on the…
Attendees arrived early at the Durban ICC to start preparing for the enlightening day ahead. The day included nine side events and four thematic panels. Sessions covered a variety of topics from education, climate change and skills development all in support of the elimination of child labour. A key element to the elimination of Child…
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…
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…
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…
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…
By Alfred Tembo Upcoming dancehall musician, Kotk real name Lloyd Bangu, has urged young artistes across Zimbabwe never to abandon their education at the expense of talents. Speaking on how he manages his musical talents and school, Kotk says there has always been a rule in his life where he prioritises education over anything else….
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,…
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…
By Baboloki Semele Fifty-four education ministers are among top policymakers expected to gather in Nairobi, Kenya, for the 21st Conference of Commonwealth Education Ministers (CCEM) from 27 – 28 April 2022. Hosted by the Government of Kenya in collaboration with the Commonwealth Secretariat and Kenya’s Ministry of Education, the high-level conference will take place under…
The various economic reforms by the government in the postal and telecommunications sector have the potential to positively transform the economy in 2022, Dr. Gift Machengete, the Director-General of the Postal and Telecommunication Regulatory Authority of Zimbabwe (POTRAZ) has said. Dr. Machengete made the remarks yesterday during the presentation of the 2021 fourth quarter postal…
Humble beginnings motivated Tendai Gara, the Founder, and director of Tendai Association to offer education to children from the less-privileged and vulnerable school-going children. “I was born in Raffingora and grew up among my maternal grandfather’s people in Mt Darwin. My parents were separated when I was a child. As a single mother, she raised…
School violence, including gender-based violence and bullying, is a growing concern in sub-Saharan Africa. In recent years the increasing amount of stories of school violence victims have generated outrage in the region. On 9 March 2022, UNESCO will host a webinar to release and promote a proven toolkit for schools in the region to address the growing…
By Jabulani Jonathan Mhlanga I am not a woman myself, but women have shaped so much of my learning. From the earliest years of my education, the best teachers I have had were women, and they have left an indelible mark on my development. The first and most important teacher I had was…
By Aaron Tembo John* a 17-year old young man, who lives in Stoneridge laughs at his niece, Shamiso* and then goes on to tell other young people that she has had her first period and that she has messed up her skirt. 13-year old Shamiso was caught unaware of her menstrual period, but because it…
By Elvis Dumba Mutorashanga – The government is seized with programs that will see the establishment of social amenities and infrastructure such as schools, clinics, and roads in areas where various people were settled through the agrarian land reform program, the Deputy Minister of Local Government and Public Works Marian Chombo has said. She revealed…
The Association of African Universities (AAU), the Pan-African Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PACCI), and the African Private Sector (APSS) have inaugurated a committee to establish an African Education Trust Fund (AETF). The Committee comprises eminent African scholars, business executives, some representatives of African institutions, an Indian former Vice-Chancellor of an East African university, and…
The Orphans Guardian Angel (OGA), a philanthropic organisation founded and led by Miss Mollin Munyaradzi Ziwira, a nurse based in the United States of America is an inspiration and fountain of hope to the needy in Zimbabwe. The organisation was formed in 2010 and Miss Ziwira said she was inspired by the need to help…
By Clemence Muchedzi The Zimbabwe Civil Liberties and Drugs Network (ZCLDN), an organization that advocates for the rights of people who use drugs through drug policy reform and provision of harm reduction services and the prevention of HIV/Aids on people who use and inject drugs have called for collective effort among youth to shun drug…
