EcoSure aims to protect the poor from economic shocks and trauma

Products developed under the Cassava Fintech business are designed to help the poorest and most vulnerable in society get “inclusion” as well as protection from economic shocks and trauma, says Mr Darlington Mandivenga ,the Econet Group Executive responsible for the Cassava Fintech. Speaking about EcoSure, the insurance division of Cassava Fintech, Mr Mandivenga said the idea was…

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Akıncı: “Lute’s visit should not be considered as resumption of negotiations”

President Mustafa Akıncı made a statement following the meeting held with Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlüt Çavuşoğlu yesterday (24th July). President Akıncı and Turkish Foreign Minister Çavuşoğlu came together with the leaders of political parties with seats in parliament at the Presidential Palace yesterday (24th July). Prime Minister and the leader of the Republican Turkish Party Tufan Erhürman,…

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Scientific evidence does not support HIV criminalisation laws: Researchers

Twenty of the world’s leading HIV scientists have launched an evidence-based consensus that systematically refutes the rationale for laws that criminalise HIV transmission. The “Expert Consensus Statement on the Science of HIV in the Context of Criminal Law”and an accompanying editorial will be published at 15:15 CEST today in the Journal of the International AIDS Society (JIAS) today. Concerned…

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Zimbabwean Users of Social Media Experience Harm Online and Lack Constitutionally Guaranteed Protections

New research examined online user experience and behaviour in the run up to the 2018 elections A new research by the nonpartisan, independent think tank Advocates for Progress reveals Zimbabwean users of social media experience harm online and lack constitutionally guaranteed protections. Pearl Matibe, the author of the policy research said, “Zimbabwean users of social…

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The Elizabeth Taylor Human Rights Award honours Kenyan lawyer Allan Achesa Maleche

The International AIDS Society (IAS), amfAR and The Elizabeth Taylor AIDS Foundation have announced that the Elizabeth Taylor Human Rights Award will be presented to the pioneering Kenyan attorney, Allan Achesa Maleche, at the 22nd International AIDS Conference (AIDS 2018) in Amsterdam, the Netherlands. “Allan Maleche knows that the law is a powerful tool to…

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Positioning of the voting booths must safeguard secrecy of the vote: ZESN

The Zimbabwe Election Support Network (ZESN) HAS noteD with concern the proposal by the Zimbabwe Electoral Commission (ZEC) to change the positioning of the voting booths for the 30 July 2018 harmonised election. The independent electoral management body said the development violates Section 86 of the Electoral Act and international best practice as it threatens…

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Operation of Hope does amazing work in Zimbabwe

Due to their overwhelming generosity, the Operation of Hope has has so far completed 45 cases of burn, cleft lip and palate surgeries during the six days of surgery at Mpilo Central Hospital in Zimbabwe and the majority of these cases were children. Another man had his nose rebuilt after a car crash. “With money raised during the Calgary…

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Temba Mliswa’s development wave sweeps through Norton

By Byron Mutingwende   Development runs through the nerves of Temba “Bhuru” Mliswa, the Member of the House of Assembly for Norton whose great works are positively impacting the generality of people in the constituency.   The legislator, who uses yellow as his campaign colour, upped his drive to retain the seat beginning this July…

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Good Care Pre-school, David Mascott Country School Pacesetters in education

By Byron Mutingwende   While many infant and junior schools emphasise on academic education, Good Care Pre-school and David Mascott country School have a different approaching in moulding children.   A fortnight ago, the David Mascott Sports and Wellness Tournament opened the eyes of many parents on the importance of preparing children in co-curricular activities…

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“Leave No-one Behind”: SDGs take ground in Matabeleland North

By Sirak Gebrehiwot (UN Communications Specialist) The UN team, led by the United Nations Resident Coordinator, Mr. Bishow Parajuli, comprising of UNICEF Representative, Dr. Mohamed Ag Ayoya; IOM Chief of Mission, Ms. Lily Sanya; WFP Representative and Country Director, Mr. Eddie Rowe; and UNDP Country Director Mr. Georges van Montfort concluded a three-day field visit,…

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LCDZ orthopaedic workshop to produce prosthesis and orthosis for PWDs

By Byron Mutingwende   In a move meant to supply the market with prosthesis and orthosis equipment for people with disabilities, Leonard Cheshire Disability Zimbabwe (LCDZ) has installed a state-of-the-art orthopaedic workshop at its headquarters in Harare.   “LCDZ decided to include income generating projects in its financing structure to ensure that the organisation becomes…

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Leonard Cheshire vehicle donations to improve operations of PWD organisations

By Byron Mutingwende   St Patrick’s Mission Hospital in Hwange and the Zimcare Trust were beneficiaries of two brand-new off-road vehicles donated by Leonard Cheshire Disability Zimbabwe (LCDZ) with the hope of improving the two organisations’ operations.   Zimcare is an apolitical private voluntary organisation (PVO) that has 14 affiliate centres, 11 of which cater…

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Diagnostic Radiology and MRI Centre to improve healthcare in Zimbabwe

The commissioning of the first and only Diagnostic Radiology and Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Centre in Harare will go a long way in improving healthcare provision in Zimbabwe. In his welcome remarks at the commissioning of the centre in Harare, Dr. David Parirenyatwa, the Minister of Health and Childcare said the initiative would ensure the provision…

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Fireworks at 2018 Econet Victoria Falls Marathon

VICTORIA FALLS – There were fireworks at the 2018 Econet Victoria Falls Marathon as athletes competed for prizes at  the prestigious tournament held in the resort town. Nkosiyazi Sibanda has once again emerged as the champion at the prestigious Econet Victoria Falls Marathon held today (July 1, 2018) in this resort town that is home to…

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Comprehensive education during David Mascott Wellness and Sports Tournament

By Byron Mutingwende   Parents and students received comprehensive education about life and good health during the David Mascott Wellness and Sports Tournament held in Norton on 30 June 2018.   “At the heart of good education is wellness and good health. To that effect, we have come up with this wellness and sports tournament…

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UN Strategic Framework lauded for catalysing development results in Zimbabwe

28 June 2018, Harare – Today the Government and the United Nations together with development partners convened high level review meeting to validate and take stock of development results delivered, mid-way of the programme cycle, under 2016-2020 Zimbabwe UN Development Assistance Framework (ZUNDAF) contributing to national development priorities.   The high-level meeting co-chaired by the…

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CWGH congratulates Advocate Matsikidze on his appointment as NBSZ Chairman

The Community Working Group on Health (CWGH) has conveyed its profound and heartfelt congratulations to Advocate Rodgers Matsikidze on his recent appointment as the chairperson of the National Blood Services Zimbabwe (NBSZ). “It is our firm belief that Adv Matsikidze will take the NBSZ to higher levels of standards of good corporate governance and accountability…

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UNICEF commends Zimbabwe’s commitment to uphold Children’s Rights

UNICEF Zimbabwe has commended the Government of Zimbabwe and the leadership of the main opposition party, MDC Alliance, for remembering the Day of the African Child; for committing to its theme to “Leave no Child Behind in African Development” and to ensure that all children in Zimbabwe get access to quality basic social services.  …

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SA first country to include new DR-TB drug in standard treatment

Broad availability of lifesaving drug could lead to wider roll-out worldwide, offer new hope for those living with tuberculosis NEW YORK/KHAYELITSHA, JUNE 18, 2018—South Africa’s National Department of Health announced yesterday that it will be providing a newer, more effective tuberculosis drug as part of the country’s national care regimen for people living with multidrug-resistant…

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Econet founders honoured by UK Prime Minister for charity work with children

British Prime Minister Mrs Theresa May on Wednesday 13 June 2018 recognised Tsitsi and Strive Masiyiwa for their exceptional voluntary service providing education to underprivileged children. Tsitsi and Strive founded Higherlife Foundation in 1996, a non-profit organisation that is investing in Africa’s future by empowering vulnerable children through education and creating opportunities for highly talented…

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US $25 Million project to improve family health in Zimbabwe

By Byron Mutingwende   The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) has launched the five-year $25 million Mhuri/Imuli Project that will provide technical assistance for integrated maternal newborn child health and family planning to the ministry of health and child care (MOHCC).   In his remarks at the launch, David Parirenyatwa, the minister of…

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MSF: Disembarkation of 629 people on board the Aquarius cannot be delayed further

By MSF Doctors Without Borders (MSF) is urging European Member States to facilitate the immediate disembarkation of 629 people rescued over the weekend in Mediterranean and now aboard Aquarius, a dedicated search and rescue vessel run by SOS MEDITERRANEE in partnership with MSF. Aquarius remains in international waters off Malta and Italy, the countries with…

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Making a case for 25 % Young women’s Quota in Zimbabwe

By Institute for Young Women Development We write with a heavy heart in such devastating times being witnessed in the country. Recent and ongoing developments in our political sphere has set us 10 years back where representation and leadership of women was less than 10% in elective politics in Zimbabwe.   Owing to women’s rights…

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Address menstruation challenges: Stakeholders urged

Byron Mutingwende   Challenges faced by women and girls regarding menstruation should be addressed as an important component of the adolescent sexual and reproductive health, stakeholders were urged.   The call was made on 6 June 2018 at the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) compound during the “Brown Bag” discussion series held under the theme,…

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MCBM enhances food and nutrition security and reduces stunting

By Byron Mutingwende   As a reflection of Government’s commitment to the implementation and fulfilment of set targets of the development mantra, stakeholders recently held a progress review and planning meeting for the multi-sectoral community based model (MCB) to food and nutrition security for stunting reduction.   In his remarks at the workshop held on…

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Resilience building ensuring food security beyond climate change: ZPHCA

The Zimbabwe Parents of Handicapped Children Association (ZPHCA) in partnership with Huairou Commission and Swedish International Development Agency (SIDA) is implementing the resilience building project  to initiate innovative and sustainable grassroots women-led livelihoods projects to ensure food security beyond the changing climates. Speaking at a workshop in Harare on 29 May 2018 on exploring strategic…

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IRI, NDI to observe Zimbabwean elections

In response to President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s public statements welcoming international observers to monitor the upcoming Zimbabwe elections, the International Republican Institute (IRI) and the National Democratic Institute (NDI) are deploying a joint Zimbabwe International Election Observation Mission (ZIEOM) to observe the 2018 Zimbabwe elections. The IRI-NDI ZIEOM has opened an office in the Milton Park…

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TMPC urges churches and traditional practitioners to register

By Gideon Madzikatidze The Traditional Medicines Practices Council (TMPC) chairman, Mr Friday Chisanyu has appealed to and urged African governments to promote and preserve universal utilisation of African Traditional Knowledge Systems for absolute realisation of development in vast cultures that the continent is endowed with.   In commemorating Africa Day, TMPC urged traditional and faith…

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UN Zimbabwe celebrates World Biodiversity day

The United Nations (UN) in Zimbabwe joined the rest of the World in commemorating the World Biodiversity Day yesterday. Biodiversity stretches from genetic diversity within a species of diversity within entire regions of ecosystems, encompassing micro- organisms, plants and animals. Biological diversity is under threat due to a number of factors ranging from population growth,…

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UNFPA helps restore the dignity of women with Obstetric Fistula

A total of 397 women in Zimbabwe have benefitted from repair surgery conducted at fistula repair centres under the Campaign to End Obstetric Fistula led by the Ministry of Health and Child Care and implemented with financial and technical support from UNFPA and Women and Health Alliance International (WAHA). The majority of surgeries were conducted…

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UZ launches Bachelor of Science Optometry Honours degree

The University of Zimbabwe College of Health Sciences on Friday launched the country’s first Bachelor of Science Optometry (Honours) degree programme in a ceremony at the college in Harare. Officially launching the programme, the university’s vice-chancellor, Professor Levi Nyagura thanked Cimas Medical Aid Society for donating the equipment needed for this programme. Earlier the dean…

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NBSZ, NetOne partnership to sustain lives through blood donations

By Byron Mutingwende   As the partnership between NetOne and Blood Services Zimbabwe (NBSZ) continues, lives would be saved through blood donations to people in need of that vital product.   Mr. Lazarus Muchenje, the Chief Executive Officer of NetOne, speaking on the occasion where his company solidified its partnership with NBSZ by donating $25…

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