By Calvin Manika Parents of learners at Borrowdale Primary School have objected to the organised plot by the school’s head to fundraise for the purchase of a Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education official’s vehicle. Correspondence from the headmaster stamped 22 October 2021 addressed to parents notified of the Civies day on 29 October to…
By Joyce Mukucha As the Second Republic march with a transformative and inclusive development agenda towards achieving an Empowered and Prosperous upper-middle-income society by 2030 without ‘leaving no one behind, the government has started to implement development programs towards improving the lives of the San community in Tsholotsho, and is set to construct more schools…
Love for Africa – a destinations management company specializing in the fully inclusive travel market comprising meetings, incentives, corporate, and events, has gone out of its way to positively impact communities in Victoria Falls and beyond. Blessing Munyenyiwa, the Managing Director at Love for Africa who once worked at Disney World in the United States…
By Calvin Manika Sino-Hydro Limited Company, a subsidiary of the Chinese Government-owned Power Company extended its corporate social responsibility to Neshaya Secondary school in Hwange by donating full furniture worth thousands of dollars. Sino-Hydro is one of the biggest Chinese companies operating in Zimbabwe, which its operations at the Hwange Power station stages 7 and…
By Joyce Mukucha Well-implemented community engagement strategies have been described as fundamental to support designing of interventions, building trust and community entry during COVID-19 prevention and control responses. Recently speaking during a media Science Cafe on COVID-19 vaccine program in Zimbabwe, the Executive Director for Community Working Group on Health(CWGH), Itai Rusike said the global…
By Elvis Dumba Banket Primary School received a timely boost in its endeavors in digitisation after parents of a Grade Six student donated a laptop, projector and electrical overhead projector. The school head, Nelson Nzombe said the gesture will a long way in improving the quality of education for pupils as it will be easier…
By Joyce Mukucha Today, UN agencies have joined the rest of the global community in celebrating the World Teachers Day by recognising how educators have continued to remain vigilant in executing their duties in maintaining learning continuity despite the educational disruptions caused by the COVID-19 crisis. Celebrated annually on 5 October since 1994, World Teachers…
By Joyce Mukucha The African Women in Media (AWiM) has taken time to reflect on the impacts of the global Covid-19 pandemic on the media industry as well as fostering possible solutions aimed at keeping journalism education accessible for both males and females. In a newsletter, the guest editor who is a professor of Communication…
Young people have hailed the Freedom of Information Act for giving them free access to information and education especially on the Green House projects that they are partaking in at institutions like the Utano Community Centre in Zengeza, Chitungwiza. The projects are helping in improving their livelihoods and are being supported by the Determined, Resilient, Empowered,…
Spiked Online Media Reporter The fact that access to information remains a fundamental right to people with disabilities comes to the fore as Zimbabwe joins the rest of the world in commemorating the International Day of Sign Languages which runs under the theme ‘We sign for human rights. The International Day of Sign Language was…
The talk-of-town, people-centred, and recently established political party, the Freedom Of Rights Under Sovereign (FORUS) has said it is the only genuine vehicle for Zimbabweans to enjoy a secure and prosperous future. The party President, Manyara Irene Muyenziwa (MIM) said a Foundation she founded under her name in 2021 is implementing practical and tangible activities…
Despite the significant contribution by the education sector to the recent increase in Covid-19 cases, schools will remain open and learners who are isolated will be provided with alternative learning platforms, a senior government official has said. Speaking during a Post-Cabinet briefing meeting on Tuesday, the Minister of Information Publicity and Broadcasting Services Senator Monica…
By Philip Mataranyika When my grandfather Kurauone Kurai Mazikana Mataranyika died tragically in 1940, among the five children he left behind was six-year-old, Steven Tapfumaneyi Mataranyika – my father – who had stayed with our aunt (Tete) Masodzi in Nyatwe, Nyanga, before he was brought back to the village in Gwangwara, along with two other…
The Freedom of Rights Under Sovereign (FORUS) Party President Manyara Irene Muyenziwa says she is the genuine answer to Zimbabwe’s leadership crisis. Muyenziwa was speaking to Lynette Manzini, the host of a popular online television station, Open Parly, that was broadcasted on Facebook and YouTube last Thursday. On the 2nd of September, the…
Manyara Irene Muyenziwa, the president of the Freedom of Rights Under Sovereign (FORUS) Party has said women are change agents for development and promised to look after Zimbabwe in the same manner a mother cares for her own child. She made the remarks during the sold-out FORUS Party interface meeting with civil society representatives in…
Cognisant of the fact that COVID-19 has amplified the need to ensure speeding up the process of connecting the unconnected, Honourable Jenfan Muswere, the Minister of Information Communication Technology (ICT), Postal and Courier Services, today commissioned the Ruwa Community Information Centre in Mashonaland East Province. “Ladies and gentlemen, today is a special day, a day…
60 new students are part of the 3rd cohort selected for a 12-month fully-funded academic programme Two Zimbabweans are among the 60 aspiring film-makers from across Africa who have been selected for skills development in the MultiChoice Talent Factory Academy training year 2021-2022. Liz Dziva, publicity and public relations manager of MultiChoice Zimbabwe, said Yvonne Feresu…
Since 1967, International Literacy Day has been celebrated annually around the world to highlight the importance of literacy for individuals, communities, and societies in order to intensify the call for a more effective literacy education and combat existing issues of illiteracy among the youth and adults. Yesterday was one of the most significant days for…
By Joyce Mukucha Action Aid Zimbabwe (AAZ) in partnership with IssuesPaneNyaya are making commendable strides as they advocate government and a plethora of relevant stakeholders to work tirelessly to achieve economic rights and growth for all by promoting decent work, equal pay for equal work, and the fair distribution of unpaid care work(UCW) with more…
The Freedom of Rights Under Sovereign (FORUS) Party launched yesterday at a sold-out event in Harare heralded the dawn of an alternative in the country’s political terrain as it rides on the need to emancipate the people of Zimbabwe socially, economically, and politically. The new party’s formation was motivated by the fact that Zimbabwe is…
By Elvis Dumba Banket – Tracy Zvirevo ( not her real name), aged 10, walks barefooted as she approaches a bush pump borehole with two empty 20-litre containers. She awaits her chance in the queue since many other women and children were already at the borehole before her arrival. After a short while, the three…
By Elvis Dumba Chinhoyi – Parents here have expressed shock over the announcement by the government that schools will open on Monday 30 September 2021 for examination classes whilst the rest open on 6 September 2021. Parents said they feel ambushed after the announcement came barely 24 hours after the government’s extension of the national…
By Chimeno Azriel Multi-talented Marondera based poet Munashe “Chamapezi” Dhliwayo aims at reaching all ages with his poems and novels as he tries to send the message about social life. The poet-cum-writer is riding high with the release of his Shona novel this year and some anthologies of Shona poetries. During an interview with this…
By the United Nations INTRODUCTION These guidelines have been prepared by the United Nations Office at Geneva as part of efforts to implement the United Nations Disability Inclusion Strategy, launched in 2019. The Strategy is a key framework for policy and action to mainstream disability inclusion at the United Nations. It is aimed at removing…
By Chimeno Azriel People with disabilities (PWDs) are facing many challenges in this era of the Covid 19 pandemic. Chief among them are economic challenges spurring them to be neglected, labelled, reduced, and denied opportunities to own businesses. This was openly discussed during the National Disability Talk Show which was facilitated by Memory Mudzani. During…
Akello, a digital edu-tech company focused on transforming African education through technology, today launched an end-to-end digital learning platform that is set to broaden access to learning opportunities for millions across Africa. “We want to increase access to education across sub-Saharan Africa and level the digital learning field by offering products that target all learners,…
By Marlvin Ngiza Many schools across the country are set to benefit from the national e-learning strategy initiative that will provide free internet access for nine months. Speaking at a post-cabinet media briefing in Harare yesterday, Information, Publicity and Broadcasting Services Minister Senator Monica Mutsvangwa said 400 schools that already have internet connectivity will be…
The Manyara Irene Muyenziwa (MIM) Foundation is positively impacting communities through the provision of empowerment initiatives and giving hope for a brighter future for all, including the youths. Inspired by God’s love for humanity, the Manyara Irene Muyenziwa Foundation was founded in 2021 with the aim of giving people of Zimbabwe hope through solutions to…
By Marlvin Ngiza Girls and young women movement, Shamwari YeMwanasikana has raised concerns over the increase of fatalities caused by unsafe backyard abortions. Shamwari YeMwanasikana Founding Director Ekenia Chifamba expressed the need to review laws that regulate the termination of pregnancy and set harsh penalties for people who take part in unsafe backyard abortions. She…
By Marlvin Ngiza Citizens have been challenged to preserve the natural ecosystem and ensure that safety measures against veld fires have been put in place in order to avoid the loss of lives and valuables as the veld fire season approaches with the risk for 2021 season predicted to be extreme. Environmental Management Agency (EMA)…
Poverty and Social Impacts of COVID-19 were adverse, the virtual dissemination of the Zimbabwe Poverty 2017-2019 and the 2020-2021 third-round Rapid Consumption and Expenditure Survey (PICES) survey topline findings revealed. In his opening remarks at the virtual workshop, Mr. Taguma Mahonde, the Director-General of the Zimbabwe National Statistics Agency (ZIMSTAT) revealed that in 2017, (ZIMSTAT), completed…
By Charles Dhewa Knowledge Transfer Africa (KTA) has been providing attachment or internship to university students since 2014 in agricultural mass markets where the organization works. Attachment/internship opportunities have been offered to students studying agricultural economics, pure economics, banking &finance, food science, sociology, geography & environmental science, development studies, ICTs, supply chain management and many…
By Zimbabwe Lawyers for Human Rights GWANDA – Villagers of Polite, Manonkwe, Stanmore, and Mahlokohloko villages in Gwanda North have blamed school curricular that is not holistic and advances in technology for rising cases of sexual relations with and between minors. The villagers argued that information being taught in schools was not proving to be…
Many students in Zimbabwe find it hard to proceed to tertiary learning institutions due to a plethora of challenges, chief among them the lack of financial resources but Global Careers Connection has emerged to be the panacea to these problems. In an interview with Mr. John Muchenje, Global Careers Connection Chief Executive Officer, Spiked Online…
Masvingo West Constituency is destined for greatness, thanks to the developmental initiatives being spearheaded by members of the Children of Masvingo West Development Group. Recently, the Spiked Online Media Crew was in the constituency where it witnessed a number of developmental projects set to positively impact the community across the broad social and economic spectrum….
Women in Governance and Accounting (WIGA) is to hold Women Leadership Masterclasses beginning this month, targeting women from all professions and backgrounds who want to prepare themselves for leadership and board appointments. The masterclasses, which will be certified by the Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators in Zimbabwe (ICSAZ), are to be conducted as a…
The newly-appointed Deputy Chairperson for SOS Children’s Village Zimbabwe (SOSCVZ), Dr. Faith Nyamukapa has reiterated her commitment to the empowerment of children through her position at the organisation. She started serving as a member of the SOSCVZ Board of Governors since May 2020 where she has been offering her service and expertise towards the lives…
The Merck Foundation has called for action together with 13 African First Ladies and 27 Ministers to Build Healthcare Capacity, Break the Infertility Stigma, and Support Girl Education at their annual conference. Merck Foundation (www.Merck-Foundation.com) “More than a Mother” Ambassadors, African First Ladies of Angola, Botswana, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Central African Republic, Democratic Republic of…
There is profound trauma and grief that happens to children of incarcerated mothers – a development that calls for society to find ways of protecting such minors. In an interview with Spiked Online Media, Lovemore Chikwanda, the Executive Director of Jedidiah Trust, an organization in Norton that assists and intervenes in the lives of children…
Top musician, Jah Prayzah will be releasing a potentially smashing album in the near future. The artist has been busy in the studio despite his busy schedule. On 16 June, on the Day of the African Child, he launched a jingle on behalf of UNICEF Zimbabwe to help promote the Learning Passport. The jingle has…
As with many countries across the world, 2020 saw Zimbabwean schools abruptly closed as a consequence of the Covid-19 pandemic. The closure of schools for almost a year seriously impacted school outcomes and reversed some important post-independence gains in areas such as literacy and numeracy, school infrastructure, and school attendance, among others. Most public schools…
By Linda Masarira (LEAD President) As Africa celebrates the day of the African child it is important to also note that the real African child has nothing to celebrate. African children are being exploited as cheap labour in the Democratic Republic of Congo, Tanzania, South Africa and many other African countries. The African child is…
By Philip Mataranyika From time immemorial, breaking the glass ceiling has been an uphill struggle won by individuals who are made of sterner stuff. Across demographics, many can relate to this metaphor. This rings true particularly to our women folk who still have to break many barriers on their way to achieving greatness, notwithstanding the…
Child labour has increased for the first time in 20 years. This indicates a reversal of the progress made over the past two decades according to the joint ILO and UNICEF report titled Child Labour: 2020 Global Estimates, Trends and the Road Forward. The report, launched to mark the occasion of the 2021 World Day…
By Joyce Mukucha In the quest for disability awareness among media professionals and to increase disability representation in the media, Deaf Women Included (DWI) hosted a media workshop where they screened a documentary on violence against women with disabilities which explores experiences and challenges they encounter in their day to day lives. The event was…
