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Additional funding music to the ears: PLWHIV
By Byron Mutingwende Makanaka Mukaranga (not her real name) pushes her wheelbarrow to Watsomba Business Centre in Mutasa District, awaiting the commencement of a food distribution exercise by one of the many organisations providing aid in the area. She is among hundreds of families that were identified to be in need of food…
Mobilise youths’ voices in achieving SDGs: Parajuli
By Byron Mutingwende Zimbabwe’s United Nations Resident Coordinator, Bishow Parajuli has said that it is important to mobilise the voices of the youths who should play an active role in the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Parajuli made the remarks at Junior Chamber International’s (JCI) 2017 Go4Gold Opening Night Ceremony event held…
A vibrant health system keeps the doctor away
By Byron Mutingwende A vibrant health system characterised by proper nutrition, antenatal care and vaccination will decongest hospitals and stimulate economic growth, it has been established. David Okello, the World Health Organisation (WHO) Country Director for Zimbabwe made the remarks on the launch of the National Health Strategy held at Murewa District Hospital…
CHRA orders city council to address drivers of typhoid
Byron Mutingwende Harare City Council should direct energy on improving service delivery and address the major drivers of typhoid, the Combined Harare Residents Association (CHRA) has said. Despite the call to such action, CHRA has noted efforts by the Harare City Council to contain the typhoid outbreak, which has resulted in two deaths…
Government must urgently address health issues to meet SDGs
By Byron Mutingwende Health is a basic fundamental human right recognised under the global development agenda as one of the crucial priorities that governments must address. Speaking at a meeting on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), John Ngirazi, the Executive Chairperson of the Community Working Group on Health (CWGH)said that the health sector…
Zimbabwe’s land governance system susceptible to corruption
By Byron Mutingwende The demolition of houses that belonged to thousands of people settled at Morecambe area in Harare South Constituency on Wednesday 26 October 2016 near the Mbudzi People’s Market brought to the fore the susceptibility of the land governance system to corruption. The demolitions come hard on the heels of the…
Women critical element of the national HIV response
By Byron Mutingwende The participation and contribution to decision-making by women is crucial to advancing their needs and ensuring that the national HIV and AIDS response is gender responsive. Speaking at a meeting convened by UN Women at Meikles Hotel in Harare Thursday, Kumar Gupta, the Ambassador of Canada to Zimbabwe, said that ending the…
PAPWC CELEBRATES MILESTONE ACHIEVEMENTS ON ITS 5TH ANNIVERSARY
BY BYRON MUTINGWENDE The Pan African Positive Women’s Coalition (PAPWC) on 25 May 2016 celebrated its fifth anniversary as it reflected on milestone achievements towards making the voices and aspirations of African women living with HIV heard. PAPWC was founded on 25 May 2012 in Harare, Zimbabwe by a small group of African…
SAAPA board member stresses the need of an alcohol policy
Written By Kundai Marunya Southern Africa Alcohol Policy Alliance (SAAPA) board member Jonas Ngulube said there in an urgent need to come up and enforce a viable alcohol policy in Zimbabwe in bid to protect public health. The Zambian national who is in the country for a three day workshop at Cresta Oasis Hotel said,…
About the Forthcoming Book Fair
By Kudzayi Zvinavashe Another edition of the Zimbabwe International Book Fair (ZIBF) which is billed to kick off on the 27th of July till the 1st of August, this year is expected to be bigger and better with an attendance of over 10 000 attendants and 120 exhibitors which includes 15 international exhibitors. The minister…
Intercity Airline on the Cards
By Kudzayi Zvinavashe Following years of aviation awareness in Zimbabwe offering unique aviation experience, educating school children to inspire tomorrow’s pilots. Diversifying into other aviation services including helicopter hiring for special events among others. Swiss Jet has announced a possibility of a city airline on the cards. Speaking in an interview with Spiked News, Swiss…
One in three children is stunted- Ministry of Health
By Kundai Marunya Deputy Director of Nutrition in the Ministry of Health and Child Care Annscaria Chigumira revealed that the nation is suffering a high rate of stunting. Addressing members of the media at a conference held in honor of the Global Day of Action at the Rainbow Towers Hotel on Friday, Chigumira said every…
Veteran actress in directorial debut
By Kundai Marunya NAMA award winning actress Sandra Chidawanyika-Goliath is set to make her directorial debut in a stage reading of Athol Fugard’s No Good Friday. The play will be staged at Zimbabwe Germany Society (ZGS) on the evening of Saturday 27 June. The stage reading will be part of Almasi Collaborative Arts series that…
Zumbathon to fundraise for bone marrow transplant
By Kundai Marunya Old Georgians Sports Club is set to host a Zumbathon to fundraise for Takudzwa Rugare Paradza’s bone marrow transplant, this Saturday. The event to be held from 9 to 11 am will go a long way in contributing to the $25 000 needed for the treatment to be done in India. Zumbathon…
Inaugural Music Awards set for Mutare
By Kudzayi Zvinavashe recently in Mutare The eastern city Mutare is billed to come alive when the residents and music fanatics will witness the inaugural Mutare music awards titled Merit Awards, awards that are expected to recognise hard work, discipline, determination and innovation within the artists from Mutare. Merit awards are being hosted by Netive…
Collateral security a stumbling block in youth development
By Kundai Marunya Youth in entrepreneurs are failing to access loans to scale up or start-up their businesses due to lack of collateral security, a prerequisite for many micro financiers. The problem has seen many businesses by young people failing to realise their full potential, some even folding. Addressing the Livelihoods Programs Conference this morning,…
Action needed against Early Marriages
by Kundai Marunya The mid day sun was at its acme when a woman emerged from a semi built hut in Chief Nyashanu’s area of Buhera, heavily pregnant she was. However, her importance does not depict a child bearing woman as she is probably supposed to be at school doing her form two. Tariro Gondo…
Zimbabwe Red Cross Society supports Xenophobia victims
BEITBRIDGE. The Zimbabwe Red Cross Society (ZRCS) has mobilised volunteers, pre-positioned relief packs and hygiene kits in Beitbridge for the victims of xenophobia attacks who are returning from South Africa. More than 400 expatriated Zimbabweans have so far received humanitarian assistance in the form of relief packages and telephone services from the ZRCS. At least…
Tuku speaks against Xenophobia
Superstar Oliver ‘Tuku’ Mtukudzi has castigated the xenophobic violence that has spread across South Africa claiming at least seven lives. Several thousands of foreign nationals, Zimbabweans among them have been displaced from their homes to find shelter at camps set up across South Africa in fear for their lives. In a media release, Tuku said…
Entrepreneurs urged to embrace technology
Young entrepreneurs were encouraged to embrace the use of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) to explore business opportunities during the Global Youth Service Commemorations held at SADACNET Parkade in the CBD on Friday. Speaking at the event held by the Zimbabwe United Nations Association (ZUNA), SADACNET representative Kudzaishe Marega said ICT connects entrepreneurs to more stakeholders….
Strip tease gains popularity
Ten years ago one would have hardly come across strip tease in Harare, except of course through movies. When two years ago, a Harare business man Biggie Chinoperekwei opened the city’s first strip joint, his venture was riddled with criticism. Many members of the public openly attacked the idea while others only showed their support…
YADD expresses concern over alcohol price reduction
Youth against Alcoholism and Drug Dependency (YADD), , an organisation that advocates against drug and alcohol dependency among young people has expressed concerns over the recent reduction of excess tax on alcoholic beverages from 45 to 40 percent by the Minister of Finance and Economic Development which has seen prices of alcohol beverages going down….
Lack of sex education a health scare for street children
As the country’s capital, Harare receives many young people who flock in with a dream for employment and a better life having been frustrated by unemployment in different parts of the country. The current economic situation however, knocks them down to destitution and in the end, the streets becomes their home. Some people especially children…