By John Mokwetsi UNICEF Representative in Zimbabwe, Dr. Tajudeen Oyewale has commended the Government of Zimbabwe and partners for the continuity of essential health and nutrition services for women and children, even in the face of the COVID-19 pandemic. Dr. Oyewale was speaking on the sidelines of a recent visit to health facilities in the…
By Marlvin Ngiza As the hot dry season fast approaches, citizens have been urged to exercise extreme care in protecting wetlands and adhere to all environmental policies in order to minimize harm to the natural resource. Environmentalist Noreen Rumbidzai Matonga said people should stop cultivating on or close to wetlands. She also encouraged citizens to…
A number of civil society organisations including the Zimbabwe Coalition on Debt and Development (ZIMCODD) this week participated in the SADC People’s Summit which is being hosted in Lilongwe, Malawi, from the 17th to the 27th of August 2021, under the theme “Elevate Justice and Equality.” The SADC People’s Summit is a forum of civil…
Manny Pacquiao, one of the greatest fighters of his generation, returns to action this weekend with a bout against Yordenis Ugas, the Cuban star determined to break into the mainstream. The Las Vegas tournament will be broadcast live on SuperSport Grandstand and SS Action from 03:00 on Sunday. It’s an intriguing match-up for several reasons, chiefly because…
The Freedom of Rights Under Sovereign (FORUS) and the United Nations in Zimbabwe on the occasion of the commemoration of the World Humanitarian Day today emphasised the need of taking everyone on board, thus leaving no one behind in as far as responding to climate change is concerned. According to the United Nations in…
By Bernard Marr I’ve written a book on data strategy, and one of my primary jobs is guiding businesses through the process of using their data effectively. One of the most common questions my clients ask me is “We have all this data. How do we monetize it?” In this post, I’m going to break…
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…
The African Development Bank (AfDB) has been distinguished as the only large development bank that spent more on climate finance to enable communities to adjust to the inevitability of climate change. The AfDB crossed the threshold of committing 32 percent of its facilities to climate financing and edging toward achieving 40 percent, its peers like…
In an unprecedented move to combat wildlife trafficking, Hong Kong’s lawmakers yesterday voted in favour of an amendment bill that means certain wildlife offences will, for the first time, be treated as Serious and Organized crimes. The Bill incorporates wildlife crime offences into Hong Kong’s Organized and Serious Crimes Ordinance (Cap. 455), providing additional/appropriate…
By Chris Donkin Huawei deputy chairman Guo Ping (pictured) told staff the company would not exit the smartphone business despite severe supply chain issues, CNBC reported, tipping developments in China’s chip manufacturing sector to fuel a return to its former position. Citing comments made in a Huawei internal Q&A session, the news website noted the company planned…
Thailand Women – 199-4 in 50 overs (Naruemol Chaiwai 67*, Chanida Sutthiruang 55*, Nannapat Koncharoenkai 37; Josephine Nkomo 2/37, Tasmeen Granger 1/14, Nomvelo Sibanda 1/38) Zimbabwe Women – 200-3 in 45 overs (Josephine Nkomo 57*, Mary-Anne Musonda 50*, Ashley Ndiraya 40; Ratanaporn Padunglerd 2/35, Sornnarin Tippoch 1/38) Zimbabwe Women won by seven wickets …
The Zimbabwe Environmental Law Association (ZELA) has said the move by the Government to unbundle Fidelity Printers and Refiners (FPR) can be a game-changer in the country’s gold sector since it has the potential to improve local beneficiation and investments in the gold sector. During the presentation of the Mid Term Budget Review on the…
By Marlvin Ngiza A call has been made to the government and stakeholders to channel more resources to people with disabilities for the upliftment of their livelihoods. Buhera Residents Network Trust Coordinator Leonard Mabasa said people with disabilities have the capacity to fend for themselves if skills, knowledge, and resources are adequately availed to them….
Crisis in Zimbabwe Coalition has said it is astonished by claims by the Minister of Justice, Ziyambi Ziyambi that the Zimbabwe Republic Police “is facing resistance” in investigating the case of a 14-year-old girl, Memory Machaya who died while giving birth at an Apostolic Church shrine in Marange early this month (August 2021). CiZC said…
The National Electoral Reform Agenda (NERA) brings to the attention of people the adage that once beaten once twice shy. NERA says this is a call for Zimbabweans to take lessons from the just-ended elections. “It is not social media vibrancy that gives out positive results. It is all about hardworking in its diversity. In…
By Rebecca Chali Administrator Samantha Power spoke with Zambian President-elect Hakainde Hichilema to congratulate him on his election as the seventh President of the Republic of Zambia and to discuss his plans for fighting corruption and strengthening democratic values, press freedom, and civil liberties. The Administrator and President-elect Hichilema discussed the critical role played by…
The Government of Zimbabwe and the UN System have rolled out a series of national and provincial dialogues on Food Systems as part of the preparation for the global Food Systems Summit, which will take place at the UN General Assembly in September in New York. In his keynote address on the Third Stage National…
Protecting forests and changing agricultural practices are essential, cost-effective actions to prevent pandemics Boston, Mass. – As the world struggles to contain COVID-19, a group of leading, scientific experts from the U.S., Latin America, Africa, and South Asia released a report today outlining the strong scientific foundations for taking actions to stop the next pandemic…
Econet employees set to gain knowledge, develop skills by accessing Ericsson’s ‘All Access Plus’ cutting edge, e-learning service and rich content library from anywhere, anytime Econet Wireless Zimbabwe (Econet) and Ericsson (NASDAQ:ERIC) have announced a partnership to implement Ericsson’s Learning Services Digital Platform for Econet’s employees. Econet will have access to Ericsson’s premium e-learning content…
By Bernard Marr A Chinese team of researchers has recently unveiled the world’s most powerful quantum computer – capable of manipulating 66 qubits of data. At the same time, a team at Cambridge University in the UK has created a quantum computing desktop operating system – which could be as significant a step at bringing quantum capabilities into…
International Power Ministries founder Rangarirayi Hungwe donated food hampers to senior citizens residing in Hopley, Harare South recently. It was an emotional but celebratory event when the grannies in the highly impoverished settlement received a food hamper each to alleviate them from starvation that is common in the area just as in most impoverished societies….
By Tafadzwa Muranganwa Zimbabwe’s opposition party leader Dr. Nkosana Moyo has said that there is nothing wrong with being elite. The Alliance for the People’s Agenda (APA) president who has been criticized for pursuing elite politics defended the stance saying it was ideal as far as democracy is concerned. He was speaking at the 3rd…
By Charles Dhewa Digital technologies have rightly been credited with building new norms and group identities for people who never knew each other. Farmers who used to work in isolation across Africa can now easily find themselves meeting new peers in Whatsapp groups. The same applies with traders who used to compete for the same…
The Freedom of Rights Under Sovereign (FORUS) party congratulated Zambians for expressing their will in the Zambian elections in which opposition leader Hakainde Hichilema has emerged as the winner in August 12 presidential plebiscite, beating incumbent President Edgar Lungu. The party encourages political parties to draw lessons from the elections in the neighbouring country. …
The Manyara Irene Muyenziwa (MIM) Foundation sponsored football tournament has been embraced in the Seke Rural area since it is poised to promote and effectively advance harmony among the residents regardless of ethnicity, faith, status, gender preference, the status of occupation in the public arena, or political affiliation. Tinashe Eric Muzamhindo, the man spearheading…
By Elvis Dumba A Banket-based artist has produced a ten-track album which is expected to make waves as the music is similar to that of Mukudzei Mukombe popular known by the stage name Jah Prayzer. The album by Smart Sojah, born Honest Sani aged 27 titled “mweya unoyera” is expected to make a mark on…
By Veritas Transforming Food Systems: Youth Innovation For Human Planetary Health In 1999, the World Conference of Ministers Responsible For Youth recommended that the 12th of August be set aside as International Youth Day. The UN took the recommendation into consideration and, by resolution 54/120, it was endorsed by the United Nations General Assembly. The intended purpose…
Musasa, an organisation working on Gender-Based Violence in Zimbabwe is deeply hurt and saddened by the events which led to the death of Memory Machaya, an adolescent 14-year-old girl who died while giving birth at an apostolic church shrine in Marange. The organisation says this tragedy was preventable. The young girl’s life is gone, her…
On World Elephant Day this year, on August 12th, Holly Budge, founder and leader of international non-profit, How Many Elephants, was among the impressive line-up of speakers at the global online event – ‘Elephants – from conflict to coexistence.’ Hosted by the China Biodiversity Conservation and Green Development Foundation (CBCGDF), over 20 speakers spanning four…
By Marlvin Ngiza Churches have raised concerns over the increase in cases of sexual exploitation of women and girls by church leaders and congregants. This comes after the death of a 14-year-old girl who recently died at a shrine of Johanne Marange Apostolic Church shrine while giving birth. In a statement, the Zimbabwe Head of…
By Chris Donkin Xiaomi founder and CEO Lei Jun set a goal for the device maker to solidify its position as the world’s second-largest smartphone manufacturer and take top spot within three years, as it launched its latest batch of products. In an annual address, Jun tempered recent reports stating the company’s smartphone shipments had exceeded Samsung’s in some…
Unbeatable Football is what they’re calling it at SuperSport and it’s easy to see why with the new season laced with rivalries, tension, tradition and more storylines than your favourite Hollywood thriller. With more than two dozen leagues and tournaments on its content slate, SuperSport is poised to deliver in a major way during the…
There’s something about local reality shows that make them a crowd favourite. Maybe it’s the fact that they highlight the hilarious craziness of other families, making you appreciate yours more. Or maybe it’s because you are left feeling inspired after watching people follow their dreams and win at life. Whatever the reason may be, we’ve got…
By Chris Mahove With half of the hospital beds at Parirenyatwa Hospital in Harare being occupied by COVID-19 patients, the support of financial giants Old Mutual to the institution is ameliorating the effects of the pandemic. Old Mutual donated PPEs and food hampers to four hospitals namely Parirenyatwa, Mpilo, Mutare, and Kwekwe Provincial hospitals. “Our…
By Wallace Mawire The Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan on 5 August 2021 observed the occupation of Kashmir by India with a presentation to invited guests and delegates at the Embassy premises in Harare on the ongoing occupation and Kashmir conflict in order to bring global public awareness on the human rights violations…
Climate-resilient agriculture of the future: largest aquaponics facility in Southern Africa commenced operations most recently with a foreign direct investor as a financial sponsor – water-saving year-round farming practice is 10x times more productive than open-field agriculture. Annual harvest capacity of up to 200 tons of nutritious, local, and organically cultivated multi-crop veggie and fresh-water…
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…
The Jobs website went live last week. According to a news release from Techunzipped, the new website has a “fresh look and improved functionality.” The new platform is aimed at helping parents, students, and employees to easily access information in a timely manner, the release says. The website (Jobs.techunzipped.com ) includes a resume builder and…
The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) and partners yesterday launched its annual report on the State of the World Population Report, which shows that half of the women in 57 developing countries are denied their bodily autonomy or lack the power to make decisions over their bodies. The report entitled: “My Body is My Own”…
By Veritas The report on the Auditor-General’s audit of financial statements prepared by local authorities for the 2019 financial year was presented to the National Assembly on the 16th June. Background to the Report Local authorities in Zimbabwe are divided into two main classes: · urban local authorities established under the Urban Councils Act, which comprise…
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…
By Marlvin Ngiza Societies have been warned against abusing traditional practices such as “chimutsamapfihwa” which is seen as a perpetrator of child marriages when it is done the wrong way. Zimbabwe National Traditional Healers Association (ZINATHA) President George Kandiero urged societies to change such beliefs and respect the rights of children. Kandiero added that the…
The much-hyped and anticipated Zimbabwe Institute of Strategic Thinking (ZIST) conference is a platform meant to spotlight the country’s Vision 2030 by bringing together eminent minds to discuss pathways to make this endeavour a reality. Tinashe Eric Muzamhindo, the ZIST Chief Executive Officer said his organisation is proudly hosting a National Strategic Thinking Conference…
Nigeria’s EbonyLife Studios and Will Packer Productions have partnered to develop an untitled project based on the Bloomberg article “The Fall of the Billionaire Gucci Master” by Evan Ratliff. The rights were won after a highly contested derby by several producers and are now set up at Universal Pictures. Writer discussions are ongoing and progressing quickly. The…
By Farai Chirimumimba I am reminded of the opening statement by U.S Supreme Court Justice John Stevens emotional dissent on (George W) Bush v. (Albert “Al”) Gore 2000 presidential election challenge which read: “Although we may never know with complete certainty the identity of the winner of this year’s presidential election, the identity of the…
