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Increased Investment in Zimbabwe’s Tertiary Education Essential to Economic Growth, Human Capital Development

Byron Adonis Mutingwende3 years ago04 mins

Extensive reforms are required to translate the government’s education vision into a concrete set of programs and projects to accelerate economic recovery and reduce socioeconomic disparities, the Zimbabwe Higher and Tertiary Education Sector Analysis Report found. Developed by the World Bank and the Ministry of Higher and Tertiary Education, Innovation, Science and Technology Department (MHTEISTD),…

Digital Storytelling Safeguards Diverse Creative and Cultural Expression: Enthuse Afrika

Byron Adonis Mutingwende3 years ago3 years ago08 mins

Enthuse Afrika contends that digital storytelling holds unlimited possibilities in the development of media literacy and cultural competency. When harnessed with the pithy authenticity of one’s inherent identity, it is an indispensable tool that safeguards diverse creative and cultural expression as it engages the society in critical thinking, development of cultural competency, and finding their…

Understanding the Nkulumane Provincial Heroes Acre’s significance to the liberation struggle

Byron Adonis Mutingwende3 years ago05 mins

By Nimrod Ushe Bulawayo – Mandwandwe High School toured Nkulumane Provincial Heroes Acre on a mission to comprehend Advanced Level Heritage Studies. The advanced level class was assisted by the National Museum and Monument of Zimbabwe (NMMZ), Education Officer Mr. Mgcini Dube, and the site custodian Mr. Gentlemen Maseko. Mr. Dube narrated the history of…

Five Apps you should download to celebrate your African-ness this Africa Day

Byron Adonis Mutingwende3 years ago08 mins

“I am an African, not because I was born in Africa, but because Africa is born in me.” This quote by the late Ghanaian politician Kwame Nkrumah highlights the spirit of the continent, as well as the excellence, talent, and global contributions that have sprouted from it over the years. Africans have much to be…

African Publishing Innovation Fund to Improve Access to Education, Books, and Literacy Skills for 11 Million Young Africans

Byron Adonis Mutingwende3 years ago013 mins

The African Publishing Innovation Fund (APIF) – a grant program co-led by the UAE-based global philanthropic organization Dubai Cares and implemented by the International Publishers Association (IPA) – has chosen five projects across Africa to receive $170,000 in funding in 2021. The APIF Committee, chaired by IPA President Bodour Al Qasimi selected the winners from…

Chinese Embassy donation to Zimbabwe strengthens two countries’ bilateral relations

Byron Adonis Mutingwende4 years ago011 mins

On May 19, the Chinese Embassy and Huawei donated some supplies to the Angel of Hope Foundation on the launch ceremony of the seeds for futures. Amai Auxillia Mnangagwa, the First Lady of Zimbabwe and patron of the Zimbabwe Seeds for the Future, Mrs.Wang, the wife of Chinese ambassador, counsellor for economic and trade cooperation,…

ARTUZ bemoans escalated victimisation of teachers in Wedza

Byron Adonis Mutingwende4 years ago03 mins

The Amalgamated Rural Teachers Union of Zimbabwe (ARTUZ) is appalled by disturbing reports of teacher victimization in Wedza District by an identified ruling party( Zanu PF) official, one individual named Kahonde who has been on a terror campaign of moving around schools forcing teachers to form Zanu Pf cells and threatening them with unspecified action….

Seeds for the Future 2021 programme: Empowering youths for sustainable development

Byron Adonis Mutingwende4 years ago011 mins

The Seed for the Future Programme is a platform for training the youth in ICT and human capital development for lasting expansion and progress in Zimbabwe, First Lady, Honourable Mrs. Auxilia Mnangagwa has said. She made the remarks today during the launch ceremony for Seeds for the Future 2021 – an annual programme executed with…

Impressive ICT uptake as Zimbabwe marks 2021 World Telecommunication and Information Society Day

Byron Adonis Mutingwende4 years ago011 mins

Today, Zimbabwe boasts of impressive information communication technology (ICT) uptake as it joins other nations to celebrate the World Telecommunication and Information Society Day (WTISD), 2021, whose theme is “Accelerating Digital Transformation in challenging times”. In his keynote address to mark this important day, Hon Dr. Jenfan Muswere, the Minister of ICT, Postal and Courier…

Involving youths critical to winning the fight against HIV

Byron Adonis Mutingwende4 years ago4 years ago09 mins

“Nothing for us without us” goes a popular saying that is proving to be central in the quest to win the fight against HIV – a situation that has seen the country embracing and involving youths on this important journey that has made Zimbabwe achieve one of the sharpest declines in HIV prevalence in Southern…

President Mnangagwa to grace Elias Machemedze’s book launch

Byron Adonis Mutingwende4 years ago4 years ago05 mins

By Chimeno Azriel His Excellency President Emmerson Mnangagwa is expected to be the Guest of Honour at the launch of yet another new book by one prolific writer Elias Machemedze. Machemedze is set to launch another book entitled Herbert Chitepo this Friday. Machemedze who unveiled his Shona novel Moyo Inzenza last month has done it…

Teachers observe “Black May Day” amidst hardships

Byron Adonis Mutingwende4 years ago4 years ago011 mins

Teachers decried the lack of recognition and poor remuneration from their employers and described the 2021 International Workers Day as the “Black May Day” for the education sector. May 1st is a day that teachers ordinarily celebrate and chronicle their achievements while they plan ahead but the Zimbabwe Teachers Association (ZIMTA) said it is no…

ZIST advancing skills and knowledge acquisition for sustainable development

Byron Adonis Mutingwende4 years ago4 years ago06 mins

The Zimbabwe Institute of Strategic Thinking (ZIST) is morphing into one of the best citadels for offering sound leadership and development programmes in the country and globally. Officiating the ZIST graduation ceremony in Harare yesterday, Apostle Batsiranayi Java, the Founder of the Tabernacle of Grace Ministries paid homage to the ZIST initiative for its vision…

Takawira Tagara Releases First Album ”Vanhu Vanokanganwa”

Byron Adonis Mutingwende4 years ago4 years ago03 mins

By Desire Tshuma Takawira Tagara, a Guruve born Mbira artiste has released his first album regardless of challenges induced by the global pandemic that has claimed millions. As Covid 19 is still taking a toll in other countries, Zimbabwe is doing better in following World Health Organization (WHO) guidelines strictly. As a result, President Emerson…

POTRAZ gives lifeline to bright student Vella Misodzi

Byron Adonis Mutingwende4 years ago08 mins

True to its philanthropic nature and as part of its corporate social responsibility initiative, the Postal and Telecommunication Regulatory Authority of Zimbabwe (POTRAZ) was today at Gosha Secondary School to provide support to Vella Misodzi, a young and intelligent girl who was amputated after an electrocution accident. Dr. Gift Machengete, the POTRAZ Director-General said prior…

SECZ’s ETF series ends on a high note

Byron Adonis Mutingwende4 years ago06 mins

The Securities and Exchange Commission of Zimbabwe (SECZ) hosted its second webinar on Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs) on the 16th of April. The webinar which ran under the theme “Tried and Tested but New to Zimbabwe,” marked the end of SECZ’s webinar series on ETFs. ETFs have become one of the most popular investment vehicles for…

ARTUZ condemns persecution and victimisation of teachers

Byron Adonis Mutingwende4 years ago04 mins

The continued victimization and persecution of Amalgamated Rural Teachers Union of Zimbabwe (ARTUZ) members nationwide have for the past few months been increasing and it seems the action is a well co-ordinated and targeted plan to derail the realization of a liberated education sector, the teachers’ representative body has said. The labour body reported that…

Zimbabwe Domain Name Systems Forum promotes good use of the Internet

Byron Adonis Mutingwende4 years ago4 years ago05 mins

On 15 April 2021, Dr Jenfan Muswere, the Minister of ICT, Postal and Courier Services officiated at the First Edition of the Zimbabwe Domain Name Systems Forum that is meant to promote the good use of the Internet. “Domain Name Systems have become an important component of the internet ecosystem. We appreciate these great partnerships…

Abigale Mupambi undertakes to pay school fees for two Shurugwi minors

Byron Adonis Mutingwende4 years ago4 years ago04 mins

Abigale Mupambi, the National Coordinator of the Civic Society and Churches Joint Forum has undertaken to pay school fees for two Shurugwi-based minors. “I have contacted the family of the struggling two minors and committed to paying the children’s fees from this term onwards. I am going to settle this year’s fees with the school…

It’s a WRAP! Congratulations to the MTF Academy Class of 2020

Byron Adonis Mutingwende4 years ago05 mins

Celebrating the conclusion of a successful second year for the MultiChoice Talent Factory (MTF). Despite the many obstacles of the past year, the MultiChoice Talent Factory Academy’s Class of 2020 has graduated, at last, bringing 60 trained new professionals into the African pool of film-making talent. Liz Dziva, publicity and public relations manager of MultiChoice…

Geraldine Roche third edition drama competitions set for the finals

Byron Adonis Mutingwende4 years ago03 mins

By Nimrod Ushe Bulawayo – The Geraldine Roche drama competition finals will be held this coming Saturday at Bulawayo Theatre from morning till noon. “This year’s finals will be held under numerous themes such as; Drugs, Peer pressure or fashionable, Internet, its advantages and disadvantages to society while aiming at introducing topics on ending Gender…

Zimbabwe National Educators Union rejects government’s salary increment offer

Byron Adonis Mutingwende4 years ago4 years ago03 mins

The Zimbabwe National Educators Union (ZINEU) has flatly rejected the much-anticipated government’s 25% salary increase offer this month and another 45% in July. Below, Spiked Online Media reproduces the ZINEU statement: This offer was flatly rejected with the contempt it deserved. Lessons drawn from these talks: The government’s sincerity in the past and present talks…

You can be next…Cybercrime is here to stay

Byron Adonis Mutingwende4 years ago06 mins

By Engineer Jacob Kudzayi Mutisi There has been a lot of questions on how former Vice President Cde Kembo Mohadi got his phone hacked and how the recordings were acquired. That can happen to anyone in these times of technology use. In Zimbabwe technology is our way of life. Like everything, technology has its positives…

NAC, ZICHIRe train Brotha2Brotha mentors

Byron Adonis Mutingwende4 years ago4 years ago06 mins

The National AIDS Council (NAC) and the Zimbabwe Community Health Intervention Research Behavioural Change Programme (ZiCHIRe BC) are training Brotha2Brotha mentors to capacitate them to provide comprehensive health information to youths. Speaking to Spiked Online Media during a training workshop of mentors at Lake Chivero today, Obey Mukorera, the ZICHIRe-BC Programme Officer said available evidence…

Spotlight on Christian and Spiritual Leader Apostle Batsiranai Java

Byron Adonis Mutingwende4 years ago04 mins

Apostle Batsiranai Java affectionately known as ABJ is a Senior Pastor, Leader, and Philanthropist. ABJ founded the Tabernacle of Grace Church in August 2005 and has watched it grow into an International Ministry under his stewardship. In 2013 after a prophecy from Pastor Matthew Ashimolowo in Manzini, Swaziland, ABJ obeyed God and eventually started a…

Tanyaradzwa Masiyiwa honoured

Byron Adonis Mutingwende4 years ago4 years ago02 mins

The Chief Executive Officer (CEO), and Co-founder of Simba Education, Tanyaradzwa Elizabeth Masiyiiwa has been awarded the Global Impact Award by the Global African Awards(GAA)in appreciating of her work and efforts in leadership and community circles. Other honorary award recipients will be presented with their awards on the virtual event, which will be live-streamed on…

Minister Muswere outlines e-learning strategy for schools

Byron Adonis Mutingwende4 years ago4 years ago06 mins

By Dr. Jenfan Muswere – Minister of ICT, Postal and Courier Services The national e-learning strategy for schools in Zimbabwe is a broad initiative including the Ministries of Information Communication Technology, Postal and Courier Services; and Primary and Secondary Education. The National Development Strategy 1: 2021-2025 clearly articulates Information Communication Technologies (ICTs) as a key…

ZICHIRe-BC in COVID-19 Vaccines Sensitisation Drive

Byron Adonis Mutingwende4 years ago4 years ago04 mins

The Zimbabwe Community Health Intervention Research Behavioural Change (ZICHIRe-BC) Programme is driving a COVID-19 sensitisation drive in Harare and Mashonaland East Provinces. Speaking to this publication on 10 March 2021 when Zimbabwe had 36,341 confirmed coronaviruses (COVID-19) cases and 1,489 deaths, Mr Walter Chikanya, the Programme Director of ZiCHIRe-BC said as an essential service provider…

UNICEF Applauded for Strengthening Zimbabwe’s Health and Education Sectors

Byron Adonis Mutingwende4 years ago4 years ago03 mins

By Joyce Mukucha The Government of Zimbabwe has commended the unwavering support shown by the United Nations International Children’s Fund (UNICEF) for working and supporting the nation’s education and health sectors. In an interview with journalists in Harare on Thursday, Vice President General Constantino Chiwenga who also serves as the Minister of Health and Child…

Teachers Demand Dialogue Over Salaries Prior to Schools Opening

Byron Adonis Mutingwende4 years ago07 mins

Teachers want to dialogue with their employer and other stakeholders to address their conditions and welfare issues particularly their low salaries ahead of the opening of schools. “The government should restore the purchasing power of teachers salaries to pre-October 2018 level (i.e. 520-550 USD or its equivalence in RTGS). The government should never take this…

Foster multilingualism and promote the various mother languages: ZLHR

Byron Adonis Mutingwende4 years ago4 years ago010 mins

By Kumbirai Mafunda On International Mother Language Day, Zimbabwe Lawyers for Human Rights (ZLHR) called upon policymakers, local and central government to take strategic steps to foster multilingualism and promote the various mother languages in Zimbabwe in order to enhance inclusion in education and broader society. International Mother Language Day is commemorated every year on…

University students a key population in fighting stigma against HIV and AIDS

Byron Adonis Mutingwende4 years ago4 years ago016 mins

By Joyce Mukucha Despite decades of scientific advances in prevention and treatment, as well as widespread awareness-raising efforts, irrational fears of HIV infection and negative attitudes towards people living with HIV (PLWHIV) continue to be rampant and are a persistent barrier to addressing the epidemic. Realising how bad and different PLWHIV are treated be it…

Realness Institute, Netflix Extend Episodic Lab Entry Deadline; Launch New Development Executive Traineeship

Byron Adonis Mutingwende4 years ago4 years ago06 mins

Realness Institute’s newest program, Episodic Lab, created in partnership with Netflix, has received an overwhelmingly positive response from members of the industry online and offline. The deadline has thus been extended for submissions. Online submissions will now close upon receiving 150 additional applications or on the 8 February 2021, whichever comes first. The Episodic Lab offers…

5 Best Medicinal Herbs To Try In 2021

Byron Adonis Mutingwende4 years ago4 years ago05 mins

We live in a world of prescription medicines. How much are we aware of the impact of powerful herbs on humans? Medicinal plants are an alternative approach to healing and boosting physical and mental well-being. At the beginning of the 21st century, WHO recognized 11 percent of the 252 essential drugs of flowering plant origin….

Education technology offers African entrepreneurs an opportunity to combine profit with purpose

Byron Adonis Mutingwende4 years ago4 years ago03 mins

The Brave Generation Academy (www.BraveGenerationAcademy.com), a disruptive approach to education that will change the course of schooling, is now looking for people with the passion to make the difference to become partners in opening new educational Hubs across Africa. With an online curriculum that is recognized by the world’s leading universities as the gold standard…

ICTs a vehicle for educational advancement in the midst of COVID-19

Byron Adonis Mutingwende4 years ago4 years ago04 mins

By Joyce Mukucha The COVID-19 crisis has imperiled progress and impacted a large number of countries and is turning out to be even worse than the critical economic, strategic, and political clashes happening around the world. The outbreak has and still is impacting all industries, including the Information & Communication Technology (ICT) sector. Despite the…

WCoZ Commends Teachers’ Unwavering Support During Covid-19 Pandemic

Byron Adonis Mutingwende4 years ago4 years ago09 mins

By Joyce Mukucha The Women’s Coalition of Zimbabwe(WCoZ), a non-partisan national network of women’s rights organisations and activists striving for the rights of women and girls has applauded teachers for showing great commitment and creativity in ensuring that education continues to take place as well as guaranteeing that no learner is left behind during the…

Chad: The African Development Bank grants $11.26 million for women and girls’ education

Byron Adonis Mutingwende4 years ago4 years ago04 mins

The Project aims to help improve access to quality secondary education in a safe and healthy school environment for 5,000 girls The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank (www.AfDB.org) has approved a grant of $11.26 million to the Government of Chad to finance the Girls’ Education and Women’s Literacy Project– the first Bank…

Zimbabwean Educator and Musician Making Strides ln South Africa

Byron Adonis Mutingwende4 years ago4 years ago04 mins

By Ronnie Chisamba A South Africa-based Zimbabwean teacher and musician, Trust Moyo (47) – aka The Teacher – is making noticeable strides in the development of the music industry in the neighbouring southern state. The revelation was made by media platforms that highlight the achievements of Delta Park School – the school at which Moyo…

Higherlife Foundation and Delta Philanthropies host vision 2050 webinar series

Byron Adonis Mutingwende4 years ago4 years ago05 mins

Higherlife Foundation and Delta Philanthropies this week host a 5-part virtual webinar series under the theme Catalysing Vision 2050. From 1 to 3 December 2020, the organisations bring together a cosmopolitan array of speakers for conversations on Education, Health, Rural Transformation and Sustainable Livelihoods, Disaster Relief and Preparedness and Entrepreneurship and Accessing Finance. Higherlife Foundation…

An Educated Girl Is A Protected Girl, End Gender-Based Violence: ECIS

Byron Adonis Mutingwende4 years ago4 years ago06 mins

Every Child In School (ECIS), a movement that contributed immensely to the enactment of the new education amendment act, on 25 November 2020 commemorated the 16 days of activism against Gender-Based Violence with emphasis on the power of education in ending this scourge against children especially girls and young women. “We celebrate the government of…

Improve access to education, health, and social protection for children with disabilities

Byron Adonis Mutingwende4 years ago4 years ago04 mins

Stakeholders have been urged to work towards improving the access to education, health, and social protection for children with severe disabilities. Dr. John Mangwiro, the Deputy Minister of Health and Child Care made the call in Harare yesterday while addressing a stakeholders’ sensitisation meeting organised by the Zimbabwe Parents of Handicapped Children Association (ZPHCA). “As…

Launch of Dzidzo Paden/Imfundwe’ Ndlini App to support remote learning and access to academic resources

Byron Adonis Mutingwende4 years ago4 years ago04 mins

The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) in partnership with the Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education and the Zimbabwe Schools Examination Council (ZIMSEC) will launch a WhatsApp-based educational application, Dzidzo Paden|Imfundwe’ndlini, on Monday 23 November 2020 in Harare. Dzidzo paden|Imfundwe’ndlini is a WhatsApp automated chatbot aimed at distributing premium academic resources to…

The Naked Truth: Zimbabwe’s sex edutainment TV show launches

Byron Adonis Mutingwende4 years ago4 years ago06 mins

The Naked Truth Show premieres its first episode, “Sex and Addiction”, on the 26th of November 2020 at 7 pm CAT streaming on YouTube and Facebook. The Naked Truth Show is Zimbabwe’s Premium show that exercises prominence on Sex Health Education aimed at elucidating taboo conversations about SEX, SEXUALITY, and SEXUAL HEALTH. As the common…

United States colleges receive more Zimbabwean students

Byron Adonis Mutingwende4 years ago4 years ago04 mins

The number of Zimbabwean students studying in the United States increased by 2.5 percent to 1,377 students in the 2019-20 academic year, according to the 2020 Open Doors Report on International Educational Exchange. Zimbabwe remains the 6th leading country of origin for students in the United States from sub-Saharan Africa. “The increasing number of Zimbabwean…