Zimnat Life Assurance on Friday marked the launch of its Gadziriro/ Lungiselelo United States dollars funeral policy with a march from Zimnat House to Joina City in Harare, generating considerable excitement in and around Joina City. Gadziriro/ Lungiselelo is a funeral cash plan that with a monthly premium of less than five United States…
By Tatenda Mujeyi Religious organisations convened a prayer meeting at Mabvuku Salvation Army Church yesterday and condemned the calls by some opposition parties to stage mass demonstrations and protests. The prayer which was coordinated by Women Intercessors Network (WIN) under the theme ‘Prayer for peace’ was attended by other religious groups including Destiny for Africa…
The Department of Home Affairs of the Republic of South Africa, the Pan-African Parliament (PAP), the African Peer Review Mechanism (APRM) and UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency will commemorate the World Refugee Day at the Pan-African Parliament (Midrand) on 20 June. In line with the African Union 2019 theme “Year of Refugees, Returnees and Internally…
By Tatenda Mujeyi A United Nations (UN) Delegation led by Assistant Secretary General for Humanitarian Affairs and Deputy Emergency Relief Coordinator in the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA), Ms Ursula Mueller, presented a press briefing on their findings following a tour to Cyclone hit areas. The delegation’s visit was necessitated…
By Byron Mutingwende The Southern Africa HIV and AIDS Information Dissemination Service (SAfAIDS) is advocating for SADC Member States to scale up prevention of unintended pregnancies and unsafe abortions among sexually active adolescents. To do this the organisation is employing a number of strategies including developing and rolling out a regional campaign in…
The First Lady Amai Auxilia Mnangagwa says the inaugural Zimbabwe Food and Culture Festival is a platform for Zimbabweans to celebrate the country’s authentic traditional way of living. The festival is running from the 23rd to the 25th of May 2019 in Harare. The fiesta is being held on the backdrop of efforts to boost…
ActionAid Zimbabwe, in partnership with Jekesa Pfungwa Vuligqondo and Simukai Child Protection Programme, is introducing an early recovery programme for Cyclone Idai Survivors in Chimanimani and Chipinge as the organisation moves its response from immediate needs to mid- term. Reaching to over 5 000 people, ActionAid Zimbabwe is introducing interventions such as psychosocial support, and livelihoods…
By Byron Mutingwende Sports and wellness are key ingredients for fitness and wellbeing and in that regard, all roads lead to David Mascott Country School for this noble initiative on Saturday 29 June 2019. Mrs. Gertrude Mandizvidza, the proprietor of David Mascott Country School and Good Care Pre School said the wellness of pupils and…
By Talkmore Thulani Gandiwa Twitter, WhatsApp and Facebook have transformed the way political figures interact with their constituencies. Fifteen years ago, campaigns were drastically different. Reflect back to Robert Mugabe Vs Morgan Tsvangirai election of 2002. There was hardly social media. Facebook was to be launched two years after these elections, and when it came…
The Italian Government has contributed €250,000 to respond to the needs of communities affected by Cyclone Idai in Zimbabwe. The contribution, provided to the World Food Programme (WFP), will support immediate food needs in the worst-affected areas of the country. An estimated 250,000 people in seven districts of Zimbabwe were directly affected by Cyclone Idai,…
By ZCLDN Information The Zimbabwe Civil Liberties and Drug Network (ZCLDN) notes with concern the arrest of over 130 youths in Bulawayo during various raids at Vuzu parties in the city. Among those detained by the police is a 13 year-old boy and 15 girls. During the raids police confiscated large amounts of alcohol, drugs,…
By Lovemore Chazingwa (News Correspondent) Kadoma – With winter on the cusp and temperatures yo-yoing on the up and downside, trailblazing entertainment joint, Speedway Bar has primed for the new season dishing out a winter warmer jam session this Saturday (today). Trendsetting outfit Judgement Yard comes to the somewhat entertainment starved city at the right…
Taylor Swift made her big comeback and she’s already back to breaking records with her new single ME! Marking her return to music, Taylor, 29, teamed up with Panic! At the Disco’s Brendon Urie and released the pastel-coloured music video last week much to the surprise of her devoted Swifties. Well it seems Taylor has…
According to Indian lawmakers they said that TikTok was encouraging the spread of explicit content and “cultural degradation” among youth, and then they successfully banned the short video app — but only for a week or so, because the TikTok ban has now been lifted. That’s according to reports from Reuters, TechCrunch, CNN Business, and others. Technically, TikTok’s existing 120 million active monthly users…
Last week Thursday MacKenzie Bezos announced the news of her own divorce settlement with Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos in a Twitter post. The dissolution of their 25-year marriage will result in MacKenzie Bezos becoming one of the wealthiest women in the world after she announced that the settlement will leave her with roughly $35.6 billion in Amazon…
The United States Embassy culminated their Women’s History Month celebration on March 28, 2019 by honouring women who fought against injustice, discrimination and partiality during the Civil Rights Movement in the United States. The screening of the film, The Secret Lives of Bees, a film based on Sue Monk Kidd’s novel, headlined the event in…
By Tatenda Mugabe The National Social Security Authority of Zimbabwe (NSSA) is a far cry from meeting the International Labour Organisation (ILO) Social Security Standards number 102 of 1952. NSSA was created to offer Pension and Other Benefits scheme (POBS) to the formal sector employees. The ILO minimum standards range from unemployment benefit, medical care,…
A science teacher from rural Kenya, who gives away most of his salary to support poorer pupils, has won a $1m prize (£760,000) for the world’s best teacher. Peter Tabichi, a member of the Franciscan religious order, won the 2019 Global Teacher Prize. Brother Peter has been praised for his achievements in a deprived school…
Just a week ago, 8-year old Tanitoluwa Adewumi was living in a New York City homeless shelter. But a story in the New York Times about his success at the NY State Scholastic Chess Championship launched the boy to international prominence and prompted a GoFundMe campaign which has raised nearly $250,000 dollars. | Photo: “Just…
An online portal has been launched as part of the ongoing rollout of activities of the MultiChoice Talent Factory, an initiative that aims at increasing the skills base in Africa’s film and television production industry. Liz Dziva, publicity and public relations manager of MultiChoice Zimbabwe, said the MTF Portal was the latest touch point in…
In view of the latest catastrophe that has resulted in the displacement of close to 500 households, NetOne has pledged $50,000.00 towards the purchase of key basic food items to feed the affected families. Cyclone IDAI has caused massive damage especially within the Chipinge and Chimanimani districts and has left approximately 31 people dead and…
A report by the International Labour Organisation (ILO) has found out that more than half of the global population lacks healthcare and security. There has been widespread progress in the development of national social security systems, according to a new ILO report, which also identifies gaps that need to be promptly addressed. More than half…
Viacom International Media Networks Africa and MultiChoice Africa effected music channel changes on the DStv platform on Tuesday March 5, introducing MTV Music 24 as a replacement for VH1. Liz Dziva, publicity and public relations manager of MultiChoice Zimbabwe, said MTV Music 24 would offer DStv viewers the latest music videos from all genres, including pop, dance, rock and…
Community Water Alliance notes with concern the manner in which City of Harare is implementing its water rationing scheme. Whilst the dwindling water levels in dams particularly Lake Chivero has been the basis for rationing water in Harare, there are procedural issues and legal framework that City of Harare should comply with. We understand that…
24 year-old Zimbabwean Stephanie Travers is the 2019 PETRONAS Trackside Fluid Engineer, beating over 7,000 applicants for the lucrative job. She will work with five-time F1 World Champion Lewis Hamilton, providing Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS Motorsport, with a comprehensive suite of fluid support services during the 2019 season. Stephanie Travers was part of the more than 7,000…
By Byron Mutingwende Available statistics have shown that women with disabilities often suffer double or triple discrimination in society, a workshop by Deaf Women Included revealed. In his presentation on issues and policy gaps affecting women with disabilities at a workshop held in Harare on 4 March 2019, Professor Lincoln Hlatywayo, a Senior Lecturer of…
Take Cover as Swords are Drawn and Bullets Fly on the M-Net Movies Epic Battle Pop-Up Channel Another pop-up channel is being created on DStv, this time focusing on epic battles, real and fictional, as part of the M-Net Movies stable. Liz Dziva, publicity and public relations manager of MultiChoice Zimbabwe, said M-Net Movies Epic…
By Byron Mutingwende Global peace advocate and Special Envoy of the Federation for World Peace and Unification’s African Chapter, Archbishop Johanes Ndanga has said upholding peace creates one family under God. In his message, which called for peace and unification on the Korean peninsula last year, Archbishop Ndanga said there was need for…
Popular talk show hostess, Dr Rebecca Chisamba, says she relishes her Australian tour scheduled for next month. Dr Chisamba who hosts the popular Mai Chisamba Show on ZBCTV will be holding two shows one in Perth on March 30 and Sydney on March 22, 2019. “I am humbled that people out there are noticing the…
In a statement marking World Day of Social Justice, ILO Director-General Guy Ryder says decent work is key to achieving sustainable development and social justice, itself a foundation of lasting peace. Today the UN’s message is: “if you want peace and development, work for social justice”. The ILO is built on this precept: carved into…
20- 26 February INTERNATIONAL SERIES The Brit Awards 2019 20 February at 22:00 CAT on BBC Brits The 2019 Brit Awards will be held on 20 February 2019 at The O2 Arena in London with Jack Whitehall was announced as the host for the second year running. What The Killer Did Next S1 21 February…
The Zimbabwe Civil Liberties and Drug Network (ZCLDN) today held a one-day workshop which was attended by legislators from the Zimbabwe Women’s Parliamentary Caucus, senior police officers and officials from the Ministry of Health and Child Care. The purpose of the meeting was to sensitise and train MPs on drug policy reform and implementing harm…
The Founder and Executive Chairman of the Econet Group, Strive Masiyiwa, noted via Facebook that his friend, Akinwunmi Adesina, President of the African Development Bank (AfDB), used to tell him that “Agriculture is not a development activity, but an industry.” That is not far from the truth because the importance of agriculture in Nigeria cannot be…
By Tendai Guvamombe The Parliamentary Portfolio Committee on Environment and Tourism chaired by Hon Concilia Chinanzvavana has promised to exercise its legislative powers in the quest to protect wetlands from further invasion. Hon Chinanzvavana revealed this yesterday during parliamentarians wetlands tour at various places of Harare along with Harare Wetlands Trust and Zimbabwe Lawyers for…
The Strive and Tsitsi Masiyiwa Family Foundation and has availed $60 million towards the cholera response in Zimbabwe. Cholera claimed more than 70 lives last year. The commitment from the Econet founders comes on the back of an initial $10 million investment by Econet Wireless Zimbabwe at the onset of the cholera outbreak in Zimbabwe…
For the first time in more than a decade, a new flavor of Coke is on the way. The Coca-Cola Company has unveiled Orange Vanilla Coke, a new flavor of the classic drink that will hit shelves on February 25. An Orange Vanilla Coke Zero Sugar will also be making its debut. The latest fruit flavor follows…
Delta Corporation has unveiled a two-year bursary programme for a bright, but underprivileged pupil who has passed his/her 2018 Ordinary Level examinations and qualifies for Advanced Level in Masvingo Province. The bursary will cater for the pupil at either a Government or mission school and will cover tuition, uniforms, text books and pocket money. In…
By Timothy Mutizwa Many people are full of negative beliefs such as I can’t, not me, its too hard, I’m still young and it’s too late but if you want to know the root cause of all these myths, their source seems to be the one and only, the obnoxious which is called fear. Among…
Manchester-based actor and human rights activist, Silvanos ‘Bhanditi’ Mudzvova’s latest play, King of Mutapa, is a satire about precolonial African kings and how they ruled their empires with iron swords and fists. The play does not have any specific location but is influenced by the writer’s country of origin, Zimbabwe. It uses traditional attire, live…
The search is on for a presenter for the new Zambezi Magic reality television show Our Perfect Wedding Zimbabwe, and Zimbabweans who want to put themselves forward for this fun role can do so now. According to Liz Dziva, publicity and public relations manager of MultiChoice Zimbabwe, the deadline for applications to be the presenter…
By Tendai Guvamombe The Second Chimurenga atrocities brought more harm than good with an indelible mark to the war victims left with disabilities whose lives have been in jeopardy since attainment of independence in 1980. It has emerged that historians never went wrong in narrating events of the armed struggle but dismally failed to reflect…
By Byron Mutingwende A clean, safe and inclusive environment is a critical ingredient for sound education, the leadership of the Good Care Pre-school and David Mascott Country School has said. The two schools participated in a national monthly clean up campaign initiated by President Mnangagwa to be held every first Friday of every…
Facebook plans to integrate its messaging services on Instagram, WhatsApp and Facebook Messenger. While all three will remain stand-alone apps, at a much deeper level they will be linked so messages can travel between the different services. Facebook commented that it was at the start of a “long process”. The plan is believed to be…
The Center for Human Rights and Democracy in Africa (“CHRDA”) (https://CHRDA.org) is stunned by the trends of events in the Anglophone Northwest and Southwest Regions of Cameroon and by the degeneration of events tending to affect neighboUring Francophone Region of the West Region. Because of these, CHRDA alerts the government of an impending hate crime,…
President of the MDC Alliance, Advocate Nelson Chamisa on 24 December 2018 made spot visits to several places in the City of Harare where he spoke to citizens and assessed the plight of the Zimbabwean people. Chamisa spoke to people aboard several buses including those with peripheral destinations, buses that were headed to Gokwe, Chiredzi,…
