Concrete actions to be put forward for a human-centred pandemic recovery

Heads of State and Government, international organizations, multilateral development banks, and employers’ and workers’ leaders from around the world will come together 22 – 24 February to discuss concrete actions to ensure a human-centred recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic. They will take part in a high-level virtual multilateral Global Forum for a Human-centred Recovery,  organized by the…

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POTRAZ partners Cancer Association of Zimbabwe, KidzCan to raise child cancer awareness

The Postal and Telecommunications Regulatory Authority of Zimbabwe (POTRAZ) today partnered with the Cancer Association of Zimbabwe and Kidzcan to contribute to cancer awareness among staff, community members, and the nation at large by engaging in a 5km power walk as a way of belatedly commemorating World Cancer Day and World Child Cancer Day, which…

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Gospel ensemble Mufudzi Wakanaka launches third album

Rising Hatfield-based gospel choir, Mufudzi Wakanaka launched its third album “Ngoma nehosho” on Dzotnet International’s Facebook page yesterday. The multi-talented group, which sings praise and worship songs launched its eight-track album meant to preach to those burdened, the sick, and the economically challenged as well. The group’s representative, Mr. Nhamo Mutsiiwa said the response is…

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TAEF releases two major resources on COVID-19 and pandemics in Africa

The COVID-19 pandemic has had far-reaching impacts for all economic sectors, but as front-line workers, it has had acute impacts on journalists. Journalists’ financial, physical, and electronic safety and security has been challenged, leading to poorer news content and impacting their capacity to fulfill their role as they should in reporting in an emergency of…

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African medicines regulators receive 100 million euro ahead of EU-AU Summit

In a strong endorsement of the work of the African Union Development Agency-NEPAD (AUDA-NEPAD) to strengthen medicines regulators and improve health security on the African continent, the European Union (EU) — including the European Commission, the European Medicines Agency (EMA), and the EU Member States Belgium, France and Germany — and the Bill & Melinda…

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ZINATHA, ZRP moot joint operation against fake herbalists

By Marlvin Ngiza The Zimbabwe National Traditional Healers Association (ZINATHA) is at an advanc3d stage of joining the Zimbabwe republic Police (ZRP) in an operation meant to weed out unregistered herbalists in the country. ZINATHA President George Kandiero told Spiked Online Media that their organization is making all efforts to engage the Zimbabwe Republic Police…

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Zimbabwe fully geared to fight COVID-19

By Marlvin Ngiza President Mnangagwa has assured members of the public that the nation’s health system has sufficient infrastructure to fight against COVID-19 Addressing a huge gathering in Epworth while launching the by-elections campaign yesterday, President Mnangagwa said despite the unavailability of lines of credit due to illegal sanctions imposed on Zimbabwe, the country has…

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Fifth session of the United Nations Environment Assembly plans underway

By Baboloki Semele The resumed fifth session of the Environment Assembly (“UNEA-5.2”) will convene in Nairobi from 28 February 2022 to 2 March 2022 and in addition, a special session of the Environment Assembly to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the establishment of the United Nations Environment Programme (“UNEP@50”) will be held on 3 and…

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Mental disability deserves attention: L’Arche Zimbabwe

By Clemence Muchedzi L’Arche Zimbabwe – a charity, social institution consisting of people with and without intellectual disabilities has urged societies to create a balance by recognizing the rights of people with intellectual disabilities. Director Time Baluwa said his organisation’s mission is to foster an environment that responds to the changing needs of people with…

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Zvimba ravaged by fall armyworm

Elvis Dumba Zvimba – Farmers here are dealing with the ravaging fall armyworms which are feared might destroy planted maize. Most farmers especially A1 farmers say they are experiencing the fall armyworms in their fields and fear they will not reach expected harvest targets. In Ayshire Farm in Zvimba North, Dorcas Chimukasa said at least…

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Harare City Council abandons service delivery: HRT

By Joyce Mukucha The residents of Harare have blamed the City Council for providing poor service delivery highlighting that expected critical needs such as refuse collection, adequate water, and sewer system management among others were not satisfying. This was revealed during a press club discussion organised by the Zimbabwe Union of Journalists (ZUJ) in Harare…

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AFAB Cataract campaigns on International Day of Elderly in Niger

As part of the celebration of the International Day of the Elderly, the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) (www.IsDB.org), the Islamic Solidarity Fund for Development (ISFD), and the Ministry of Public Health, Population and Social Affairs of Niger launched three cataract surgery campaigns in the regions of Dosso, Konni, and Maradi. These campaigns, financed by the…

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Correcting the anti-Zim finance narrative

By Tinashe Eric Muzamhindo There are dangers in the international financial system that defines the characteristics of economies based on the superficial conclusions of organisations deemed as thinktanks yet they are peddling propaganda. It is an unimaginable spectacle that leaves debates around the political economy of the finance sector tilted to the side of the…

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The Charity Projects helping children with intellectual and developmental disabilities

By Tendai Guvamombe The Charity Projects, a locally-based non-profit making organization is determined to strengthen its capacity in rendering unwavering support towards children living with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The move is set to become a game-changer in ensuring the health, safety, and warfare of disadvantaged children. Over the years, the NGO has been making…

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UN Secretary General Urges Youths to Speak Out, Identify Solutions to Recover From COVID-19

The UN Secretary-General António Guterres yesterday highlighted that although everyone has been enduring the devastating effects posed by the global Covid-19 pandemic, young people were hardest-hit and the impact has been heartbreaking. He communicated this in a video message to the World Youth Forum in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt as he encouraged participants to speak out…

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Make history and eliminate cervical cancer for ever, urges WHO Chief

Though highly preventable and treatable, cervical cancer is the second most common cause of cancer death in reproductive-aged women globally, according to the UN health agency, kicking off Cervical Cancer Awareness Month. “Cervical Cancer is highly preventable and treatable”, World Health Organization (WHO) chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus tweeted, saying “it could be first cancer EVER…

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Girls in Rural Areas Face Challenges in Accessing SRHR Services

By Joyce Mukucha Adolescent girls and young women face significant barriers that undermine their sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) including lack of access to comprehensive sexuality education and to essential sexual and reproductive health services and those who reside in urban-distant communities are facing the real dilemma. Spiked Online Media reached out to…

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Delta, Omicron Variants Leading to ‘tsunami’ of Covid Cases:WHO Chief

By Joyce Mukucha The World Health Organisation (WHO) chief Tedros Ghebreyesus said a “tsunami” of Omicron and Delta COVID-19 cases will increase pressure on health systems that are already on the edge of collapsing and again disrupting lives and livelihoods. “The fast-moving omicron variant of COVID-19 is triggering a “tsunami of cases,” leaving health systems…

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Kadoma continues to dish out massive entertainment in spite of COVID-19

By Lovemore Chazingwa in Kadoma The entertainment space has not been the same since the onset of the Covid-19 pandemic. From the time the first national lockdown was pronounced by His Excellency, no one imagined the longevity of the restrictions. Some thought, as all wanted to believe, that it was a short stabbing spear. Alas!…

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FAO Receives US$10 million to Support Food Efforts on COVID-19 Response, Future Pandemics from USA

By JoyceMukucha The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) has recently welcomed a $10 million contribution from the United States of America to its COVID-19 response efforts and to help counter other challenges that threaten human, animal and environmental health, including future pandemics. The contribution from the United States will benefit countries…

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Profitable Health And Wellness Product To Sell: Whisper Health

By Marjorie Kawanzaruwa Enhancing bath crystals: An aromatherapy product Whisper Health Enhancing Bath Crystals is an Aromatherapy product that helps individuals enhance their health and wellness not only physically but also mentally and emotionally in a holistic fashion. So beyond improving lives financially, entrepreneurs can also improve lives health-wise through using the product themselves. So…

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Discrimination Contributes to Mental Health Problems:Transgender Community

By Joyce Mukucha The transgender people have bemoaned stigma and discrimination from family members, friends and the community at large highlighting that it had a negative effect on mental health. The trans community is incredibly diverse. Some trans people identify themselves as trans men or trans women, while others may describe themselves as non-binary, genderqueer,…

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Educationist and philanthropist Dr Gertrude Mandizvidza flying high

Renowned Norton-based educationist and philanthropist, Dr. Gertrude Mandizvidza is flying high in as far as personal and professional development is concerned. Famed for leading the Good Care Pre-School and David Mascott Country School in the agricultural and mining town of Norton to many academic accolades, Dr. Mandizvidza extends her influence into the community where she…

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Government Dedicated to Curb Drug Abuse

Aiming to reduce drug and substance harm and demand, while increasing treatment and rehabilitation services in different communities, Cabinet has received and considered a report on the Drug and Substance abuse situation among children, youth and the general population, a government official has said. “The Taskforces’ efforts are targeted at reducing harm and demand, while…

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Proposed Modules for the National Health In-Service Training and Induction Programme Approved

In a quest to ensure that the workforce is equipped with the necessary skills, competencies, attitude, work ethics, culture and practical orientation to improve performance in the Public Service, Cabinet has approved the proposed modules and implementation matrix for the National Health In-Service Training and Induction Programme. Speaking during a post Cabinet briefing this Tuesday,…

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Caravaning Towards a Feminist Oasis

By Joyce Mukucha The Young Feminist Fund (FRIDA) has highlighted that due to the Covid-19 pandemic, to describe the year 2020 as ‘challenging’ would be an understatement. FRIDA pointed out that feminist communities across the world bore the brunt of a tumultuous year, which almost felt like an expansive desert with little flora, fauna and…

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ILO’s HIV, AIDS response in the workplace improving the world of work

The International Labour Organisation (ILO) Zimbabwe Office is doing a tremendous job through its Decent Work Agenda programme where it is providing HIV and AIDS support services to the working population. In an interview with Spiked Online Media in Bulawayo recently, Ida Tsitsi Chimedza, the ILO Harare Programme Coordinator for HIV and Gender said her…

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Zimbabwe to Convene Covid-19 National Intra-action Review Meeting

By Wallace Mawire   HARARE-Zimbabwe will today convene a Covid-19 national intra-action review online meeting to provide an opportunity to share experiences and collectively analyse the on-going in-country response to Covid-19 by identifying challenges and best practices amongst the different sub-committees.   A-two-day virtual meeting will be running until tommorow (15 December 2021). Covid-19 National…

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US$165,000 Bulawayo SMEs Centre Officially Launched

By Joyce Mukucha Recently in Bulawayo In an effort aimed at promoting decent work, better working spaces, improving productivity, access to markets and capacity development as well as improving the working conditions of those participating in the informal economy (Small to Medium Enterprises) (SMEs), the International Labour Organisation (ILO) in collaboration with the Employers Confederation…

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