Commemorating the International Day of Peace on Friday, the UN Chief, Antonio Guterres said young people’s voices, vision, and commitment play a critical role in shaping a more peaceful world. Speaking to assembled youths at a virtual 2021 Youth Observance event, on the theme,’ Recovering Better for a Sustainable and Equitable World’, the Secretary-General called…
By Chimeno Azriel Tawanda Makwiramiti was honoured with a Golden Award for exhibiting outstanding contributions towards youths transformation, peace advocacy, and responsible leadership. He was awarded early this month by United Nations and International Peace ( UNIP) and received the Golden Award. Makwiramiti said he was happy that his charity work is now being recognised…
By Joyce Mukucha As Zimbabwe joined the rest of the world in celebrating World Ozone Day on Thursday, the Minister of Environment, Climate, Tourism, and Hospitality Industry, Mangaliso Ndlovu said it was imperative for Zimbabwe to acknowledge and embrace the Montreal Protocol and its Kigali Amendment to phase out man-made chemicals used mostly in refrigeration…
By Joyce Mukucha The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) has handed over five project vehicles to the Ministry of Lands, Agricultural, Fisheries, Water and Rural Resettlement under the Green Climate Fund Building resilience of vulnerable agricultural livelihoods in the Southern Zimbabwe project. Speaking on behalf of her superior during the handover ceremony in Harare on…
Zimbabwe – 136-6 in 20 overs (Sean Williams 60*, Craig Ervine 30, Ryan Burl 13*; Gavin Main 1/17, Michael Leask 1/23, Mark Watt 1/23) Scotland – 126 all out in 19.4 overs (Matthew Cross 42, Richie Berrington 42, Michael Leask 25; Richard Ngarava 2/13, Wellington Masakadza 2/19, Tendai Chatara 2/28) Zimbabwe won by 10…
By Wallace Mawire The Zimbabwe Association of Doctors for Human Rights (ZADHR) has made a donation to Mpilo Central Hospital to support victims who were affected by a fire that broke out at the hospital resulting in vast damages to property. The incident happened on 26 May 2021 and affected health professionals at the hospital….
By Philip Mataranyika When my grandfather Kurauone Kurai Mazikana Mataranyika died tragically in 1940, among the five children he left behind was six-year-old, Steven Tapfumaneyi Mataranyika – my father – who had stayed with our aunt (Tete) Masodzi in Nyatwe, Nyanga, before he was brought back to the village in Gwangwara, along with two other…
In pursuit of reducing greenhouse gas emissions such as carbon dioxide, methane and nitrous oxide and building a greener economy, Zimbabwe as a member of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), has developed proposals on costed economy Mid-Century Low Greenhouse Gas Emission Development Strategy (2020-2050). The Minister of Information, Publicity and Broadcasting…
The African Risk Capacity (ARC) and the United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women (UN Women) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to promote the integration of gender equality in disaster risk management. Under the MoU, signed by the Heads of both institutions, the Parties will jointly engage in high-level…
The African continent is known for its beautiful landscapes, diverse and colourful people, as well as its rich history. This beautiful place forms the foundation of who we are, how we live our lives, and which values we stand by. It goes without saying that because we are so different to the rest of the…
The Freedom of Rights Under Sovereign (FORUS) Party President Manyara Irene Muyenziwa says she is the genuine answer to Zimbabwe’s leadership crisis. Muyenziwa was speaking to Lynette Manzini, the host of a popular online television station, Open Parly, that was broadcasted on Facebook and YouTube last Thursday. On the 2nd of September, the…
By Joyce Mukucha A new report by the World Bank (WB) has revealed that climate change is an increasingly powerful driver of migration which could force 216 million people across six world regions to move within their countries by 2050. “Climate change is a powerful driver of internal migration because of its impacts on people’s…
By Desire Tshuma Yesterday Sakunda unveiled a three-year sponsorship for Highlanders FC and Dynamos FC in Harare Speaking at the unveiling ceremony, the Minister of Sports, Arts and Recreation Honourable Kirsty Coventry applauded Sakunda for the move and said the sponsorship came at a time when many sporting disciplines were struggling due to the effects…
The United Nations (UN) Secretary-General, Antonio Guterres has urged the international community to join hands to assist and save the lives of vulnerable Afghans who are experiencing the most difficult times after the Taliban seized power a couple of weeks ago. Leading the appeal in Geneva for $606 million to support emergency aid for 11…
By Joyce Mukucha Canada’s Ambassador to Zimbabwe, Christina Buchan on Monday paid a courtesy call to the Minister of Information, Publicity and Broadcasting Services, Senator Monica Mutsvangwa and they discussed the need to cement relations in the media sector as part of deepening cooperation between the two countries. In an interview after the meeting in…
The African Risk Capacity (ARC) Group and the Fondation Institut Pasteur de Dakar (IP Dakar) yesterday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) establishing a collaborative framework to assist African Union Member States to better prepare, plan and respond to epidemics and other high-impact infectious disease outbreaks. Under the agreement, IP Dakar and ARC Agency will…
MultiChoice offers packages to suit your needs no matter how big or small The DStv Business offering has been revamped to enhance the service provided to the business community. MultiChoice Zimbabwe publicity and public relations manager Liz Dziva said that DStv Business was made up of tailored packages for the hospitality industry, including hotels, bars,…
Shoko Festival has partnered with the Netherlands Embassy to present a cutting edge spoken word programme for its 2021 edition. This year’s festival running under the theme ‘‘Shoko Universe’ is set to present a unique Holland – Zimbabwe collaboration for its spoken word programme as well as an innovative poetry journey. Lost – A Spoken…
By Knowledge Kutadzaushe RUSAPE – The transition from level 4 lockdown to 2 by the government of Zimbabwe on Tuesday was well embraced by the vendors The vendors in Rusape bounced back into business since the Government has announced the flexibility of working hours and city travels last week on Tuesday night. Rusape vendors are…
By Chimeno Azriel As time draws nearby for the historic first-ever Mbira Orchestra ensemble, all is going well according to the plan for the mbira instrumentalists and drums (ngoma) players to be in the boot camp this summer. According to the Project Manager Mr Valiant Kandororo, the orchestra project has been boosted by the availability…
On the 20th anniversary of the September 11th terrorist attacks, the United States honours the nearly 3,000 men, women, and children who lost lives in New York City, Arlington, and Shanksville on that horrific day, Antony J. Blinken, US Secretary of State said yesterday. “Every one of those individuals was someone’s child, someone’s friend. And…
By Joyce Mukucha Deaf Women Included (DWI) continues to foster collaboration among government, civil society organizations(CSOs), and women with disabilities oriented organisations as it strives to ensure that gender-based violence (GBV) against people with disabilities (PWDs), with the main focus being on women and girls with disabilities(WGDs) is curbed. The organisation is thriving to elevate…
The Minister of Information, Publicity, and Broadcasting Services, Monica Mutsvangwa has applauded members of the media for consistently, responsibly, correctly, and passionately communicating the HIV and AIDS story through both the print and electronic media. Speaking during the 2020 National Aids Council Media Awards Ceremony in Harare on Friday, Minister Mutsvangwa said the editors and…
The United Nations (UN) Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has said mental health and psychosocial support must be seen as integral to all humanitarian, peacebuilding and development programmes across all boards, UN News reports. He was speaking at a high-level event on Mental Health Interventions for Peacebuilding in Conflict and Humanitarian settings on Thursday. The goal of…
Lifestyle is all about the way you live and the healthy practices you follow. If you lead a sedentary lifestyle, you must try to improve your quality of life. This is because an unhealthy lifestyle is likely to affect your mental health. Also, it makes way for certain psychological disorders like depression, anxiety, and mood…
Manyara Irene Muyenziwa, the president of the Freedom of Rights Under Sovereign (FORUS) Party has said women are change agents for development and promised to look after Zimbabwe in the same manner a mother cares for her own child. She made the remarks during the sold-out FORUS Party interface meeting with civil society representatives in…
By Habakkuk Trust The Zimbabwe Republic Police in Nkayi District has responded to community calls for a police base in Nesigwe area, Nkayi ward 5. In addition to the approval of a police base, the ZRP has deployed a team of five police officers to man a temporary police base situated at Nesigwe Clinic. The…
Ms. Maria Ribeiro, United Nations Resident Coordinator for Zimbabwe has reiterated the importance of peace and underscored the fact that the UN Charter adopted almost 76 years ago, has an essential element on peace. She made the remarks during a virtual Interface with the Parliamentary Portfolio Committee on Peace and Security via the popular online…
Cognisant of the fact that COVID-19 has amplified the need to ensure speeding up the process of connecting the unconnected, Honourable Jenfan Muswere, the Minister of Information Communication Technology (ICT), Postal and Courier Services, today commissioned the Ruwa Community Information Centre in Mashonaland East Province. “Ladies and gentlemen, today is a special day, a day…
COVID-19 has intensified the need to ensure people in low- and middle-income countries can more easily access simultaneous services that prevent and treat both infectious diseases such as HIV, tuberculosis (TB) and malaria, and noncommunicable diseases such as cardiovascular diseases, cancers, respiratory diseases, and diabetes, finds a new report launched by the Noncommunicable Disease Alliance (NCD…
60 new students are part of the 3rd cohort selected for a 12-month fully-funded academic programme Two Zimbabweans are among the 60 aspiring film-makers from across Africa who have been selected for skills development in the MultiChoice Talent Factory Academy training year 2021-2022. Liz Dziva, publicity and public relations manager of MultiChoice Zimbabwe, said Yvonne Feresu…
By Joyce Mukucha The Zimbabwe Union of Journalists (ZUJ) is conducting a two-day crisis reporting workshop for journalists to equip them with necessary media skills that enable them to provide local communities, especially those traumatized by disasters with accurate, balanced, and reliable information. The Crisis Reporting Workshop underway in Harare is running under the theme,…
Correspondent The coming into the fray of a newly established security company, Rubric Security Services, is set to bring both relief and reprieve to stakeholders. Their conventional and tailor-made products are for the security-conscious public. The usually short-changed stakeholders can come on board to take advantage of the services so as to safeguard valuables. It…
Zimnat General Insurance has launched a Motor Vehicle Assessment Centre so that its clients no longer have to look for quotations when submitting a motor vehicle insurance claim if their vehicle is involved in an accident. The centre, the first of its kind, provides vehicle assessment services for all Zimnat clients. It is a one-stop…
Tourism stakeholders converged at Great Zimbabwe University, for the 2021 World Tourism Day Academic Symposium under the theme “Tourism for Inclusive Growth”. This year’s commemorations came when the effects of the Covid-19 pandemic are battering the global tourism industry, with investment and job creation declining significantly. A total of 639,356 tourist arrivals were registered…
Zimbabwe Tourism Authority has stepped up its domestic tourism marketing efforts by partnering with Sports Tourism Inc to hold the Victoria Falls Sports Tourism Experience to held on 24-26 September in Victoria Falls. The objective of the festival is to promote sports tourism, market destination Zimbabwe and create sustainable development for marginalised communities in resort towns….
By Joyce Mukucha In an effort aimed at empowering and equipping traffic enforcement officers with the necessary skills to deal with traffic congestion and enforce regulations and by-laws, the government has launched the Harare Municipal Traffic Training Programme at Morris Depot. Speaking during the programme launch in Harare yesterday, the Minister of Local Government…
As the Zimbabwe National Road Administration steps up efforts to bring convenience to the motoring public, company spokesperson, Tendai Mugabe announced that motorists using the ZINARA Prepaid Tolling Card can now load their Icecash accounts in real-time using Zipit with several banks. Efforts are being made to ensure that the remaining few banks are also…
Since 1967, International Literacy Day has been celebrated annually around the world to highlight the importance of literacy for individuals, communities, and societies in order to intensify the call for a more effective literacy education and combat existing issues of illiteracy among the youth and adults. Yesterday was one of the most significant days for…
World Health Organisation (WHO) experts have warned that even with the emergence of the new Mu COVID-19 variant, the Delta strain remains the top concern globally, appearing to “outcompete” others, UN News revealed. Speaking during an online question and answer session, the agency’s Technical Lead for COVID-19, Dr. Maria Van Kerkhove said, “I think the…
By Elvis Dumba Local Government and Public Works Deputy Minister Marian Chombo has warned youths from land invasions which have witnessed an increase in Zvimba District and some parts of Mashonaland West Province. Minister Chombo was speaking to Zvimba North ZANU PF leadership during a two-day constituency tour. Minister Chombo said some unscrupulous people were…
By Joyce Mukucha Action Aid Zimbabwe (AAZ) in partnership with IssuesPaneNyaya are making commendable strides as they advocate government and a plethora of relevant stakeholders to work tirelessly to achieve economic rights and growth for all by promoting decent work, equal pay for equal work, and the fair distribution of unpaid care work(UCW) with more…
By Ronnie Chisamba Celebrated local reggae and Afrotonic musician Fuzzy L(real name Mahzul Wahab Fazilahmed) recently made history when he was chosen as the first brand ambassador for The Wekah, a local company that manufactures premium cleaning products. The 42-year-old Harare-based artiste’s appointment came with the approval and blessings of Nikita Mayer (28), the…
COP26 in Glasgow is just a few weeks away. Market Access and Trade Policy Officer at the British Embassy in Harare, David Gate sat down energy markets export Lion Mashiri to talk about promoting green growth in Zimbabwe. Here’s the full interview: DAVID GATE: Through water and agriculture programmes like the Rural WASH or the…
In a huge endorsement of Zimbabwe as a prime tourist destination, Matetsi Victoria Falls has been named the Number 1 Resort Hotel in Africa in this year’s edition of the Travel + Leisure World’s Best Awards. Minister of Environment, Climate, Tourism and Hospitality Industry, Hon Mangaliso Ndhlovu, paid tribute to the international recognition of the…
