DJ Drummer B Ware presented with the Spirit Of Detroit Award

To deepen cultural relations between Zimbabwe and the United States of America, Leonard “DJ Drummer B” Ware was yesterday presented with the Spirit of Detroit Award by councilwoman Janee’ Ayers and the members of the Detroit City council. Kumbulani Zamuchiya, the Co-founder, and Director at Zimbabwe Cultural Centre of Detroit said he was pleased by…

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Dr. Faith Nyamukapa wants a bright future for empowered children

The newly-appointed Deputy Chairperson for SOS Children’s Village Zimbabwe (SOSCVZ), Dr. Faith Nyamukapa has reiterated her commitment to the empowerment of children through her position at the organisation. She started serving as a member of the  SOSCVZ Board of Governors since May 2020 where she has been offering her service and expertise towards the lives…

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Attempt to silence civil society observers at Kimberley Process Inter-sessional meeting

A week-long Kimberley Process (KP) meeting ended in chaos as several participating countries could not stand to be publicly named by the forum’s civil society observer for continuing to derail discussions on addressing KP’s failings. Last week, the Kimberley Process Intersessional meeting, the half-yearly gathering of KP Participants and Observers, took place virtually due to COVID-19 restrictions under Russia’s chairmanship….

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On Vaccines and Why Forced Vaccination Is A No Brainer

By General Nat Turner On vaccines, the problems have been noted largely on the adenovirus-derived vaccines ( AstraZeneca and Johnson and Johnson) and the mRNA experimental injections (Pfizer and Moderna) where it is alleged that there is a global depopulation agenda and people must be reduced to about two million or even five hundred thousand….

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Harare City Council’s demolition of vending stalls a threat to livelihoods

By Zimbabwe Coalition on Debt and Development (ZIMCODD) In Zimbabwe’s highly informal economy where employment in the formal sector is at an all-time low with several reports suggesting that unemployment is standing above 90 percent, the recent demolitions of vending markets queries, whether our preoccupation is on order and not livelihoods. A 2018 study by…

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More ZC players, staff vaccinated against COVID-19

Up to 27 cricketers were part of the Zimbabwe Cricket (ZC) group that was vaccinated against COVID-19 at Parirenyatwa Hospital in Harare on Saturday.   Among them were Zimbabwe senior men’s national team players Regis Chakabva, Tendai Chisoro, Richmond Mutumbami, Timycen Maruma, Wellington Masakadza, Richard Ngarava, Victor Nyauchi, Wessly Madhevere, Milton Shumba, Tinashe Kamunhukamwe, Tadiwanashe…

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Econet launches revamped ‘YoMix’ app with rich, new features for wider customer base

Econet Wireless – Zimbabwe’s largest mobile network operator by customer base and network coverage – has re-launched its popular YoMix mobile application (app), extending its use to the rest of the company’s 11 million prepaid customers, and adding a wide range of digital value added and customer experience services. The app, which allows customers to…

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4 African comedians who are owning the world of entertainment

Without a doubt, Africa is home to some amazing entertainment. From much-loved series to showstopping productions, there’s so much that our continent has to offer the entertainment industry, and that also extends to making the world laugh. Let’s celebrate our local comics by shining a spotlight on four African comedians who are making waves. Trevor…

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History for SADC as Zimbabwe’s Sifundo Chief Moyo lands PAPU Secretary-General Post

There was a moment of history-making for the Southern African Development Community when a Zimbabwean,  Mr. Sifundo Chief Moyo, the former General Manager of Zimpost landed the Pan African Postal Union (PAPU)’s Secretary-General post during the PAPU’s 10th Ordinary session held in Victoria Falls yesterday. The 2021 Pan African Postal Union (PAPU) Plenipotentiary Conference and…

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Victoria Falls’s Zambezi Boutique Guest House: Going the extra mile to offer the best

Fresh. Exquisite. Dependable. Majestic. Refreshing. Compact. Versatile. Different. This is a fair trial but inadequate attempt to describe Victoria Falls’ most recent, attractive, and popular citadel of tourism and hospitality services – the Zambezi Guest House. It is completely private – secluded and nestled in a peaceful suburb of Victoria Falls, approximately a 1 km…

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Postal sector positioning ICTs for society’s embracing of the new normal

The postal sector is making it possible for society to pursue uncharted terrains as it embraces the new normal in responding to the COVID-19 pandemic, President Mnangagwa has said. The President made the remarks in his keynote address during the official opening of the 2021 Pan African Postal Union (PAPU) Plenipotentiary Conference and the 39th…

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Obert Gutu should be censured: Crisis Coalition

Crisis in Zimbabwe Coalition (CiZC) is imploring President Emmerson Mnangagwa to censure the National Peace and Reconciliation Commission (NPRC) Spokesperson, Obert Gutu over his recent reckless statement over the Gukurahundi massacres. On June 23, 2021, Gutu claimed that the Gukurahundi massacres, which claimed an estimated 20 000 civilians in the Midlands and Matabeleland provinces in…

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Triggerfish launches Netflix-sponsored pan-African Story Artist Lab

• Three months of paid skills development  • Mentored by a story artist from Oscar-winning animated feature films • Open to African citizens; deadline 23 July 2021 Triggerfish yesterday announced their call for entries for a pan-African Story Artist Lab sponsored by Netflix. Shortlisted applicants will have three months of paid skills development with international industry experts. Nathan…

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Innovation and resilience common themes amongst winners of African Banker Awards 2021

Standard Bank Group, Africa’s biggest bank, rewarded for its COVID-related and women empowerment programmes.  Access Bank’s Herbert Wigwe wins Banker of the year for the second consecutive year. Innovation and resilience featured highly in this year’s entries. Organisers highlighted that economic recovery will only happen with greater equity investments on the continent. African Banker Icon…

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Quarry miner moves to mitigate pollution after residents’ protest

By Kumbirai Mafunda A local quarry miner has pledged to use several methods to suppress the emission of dust and minimise noise while conducting its mining activities following protests by residents of Arcadia suburb in Harare. Through their lawyer Tinashe Chinopfukutwa of Zimbabwe Lawyers for Human Rights, residents of Arcadia suburb in Harare had on…

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Launch of Green Recovery Plan for small firms to face climate crisis

The latest SME Competitiveness Outlook 2021, released today, focuses on empowering small businesses to rebuild from the pandemic in a way that prepares them to face the looming climate crisis. ‘Going green is both a survival imperative and a business opportunity,’ said International Trade Centre (ITC) Executive Director Pamela Coke-Hamilton. ‘Small businesses must rebuild in a way that prepares…

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Break the Infertility Stigma and Support Girl Education: Merck Foundation

The Merck Foundation has called for action together with 13 African First Ladies and 27 Ministers to Build Healthcare Capacity, Break the Infertility Stigma, and Support Girl Education at their annual conference. Merck Foundation (www.Merck-Foundation.com) “More than a Mother” Ambassadors, African First Ladies of Angola, Botswana, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Central African Republic, Democratic Republic of…

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Childhood robbed – children of mothers serving prison sentence traumatised

There is profound trauma and grief that happens to children of incarcerated mothers – a development that calls for society to find ways of protecting such minors. In an interview with Spiked Online Media, Lovemore Chikwanda, the Executive Director of Jedidiah Trust, an organization in Norton that assists and intervenes in the lives of children…

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Winter School looks at changing course of governance professionals

This year’s Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators in Zimbabwe Winter School is scheduled to be a hybrid event from 8 to 10 July at the Montclair Hotel in Juliasdale, with local and international speakers participating physically and virtually. The theme of the workshop is “Innovate, Integrate, Motivate – the Chartered Governance Professionals Changing the…

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Plenipotentiary Conference, 39th Ordinary Session of the PAPU Administrative Council roars to life

The meetings of the 2021 Pan African Postal Union (PAPU) Plenipotentiary Conference and the 39th Ordinary Session of the PAPU Administrative Council kicked off at the majestic Kingdom Hotel in Victoria Falls today. Dr. Jenfan Muswere, the Minister of Information Communication Technology (ICT), Postal and Courier Services, hailed participants for coming to the conference against…

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Sexually abused, used as baby mill – agony of an ageing, distraught and stateless woman

By Bernard Chiketo Angela slowly lifts from an awkward stooping position at the edge of her small smart and tidy yard. Halfway up – back arced to a bow, hips tilted up, she makes a laboured trot as she races this reporter to her small khaki cardboard and black plastic shack which sways in a…

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ICSAZ re-elects Taona Munzvandi as its president

The Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators in Zimbabwe (ICSAZ) has re-elected as its president Taona Munzvandi, who is managing director of Daxilon Security and former chief executive of the Grain Marketing Board Pension Fund. Competition and Tariff Commission head of finance and administration Jonathan Dube and entrepreneur Sithembile Ncube were elected vice-presidents. This is…

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Nyaradzo Group’s Sahwira Agriculture (Pvt) Limited to maximise food production

A giant insurer, Nyaradzo Group’s Sahwira Agriculture (Pvt) Limited is poised to maximise food production, Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Philip Mataranyika has said. “Sahwira Agriculture has been established as a special purpose company backed by Nyaradzo Life Assurance Company as its anchor investor, with management oversight from Nyaradzo Asset Management. “The company’s core activity is…

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European authorities join green devices drive

By Chris Donkin A group of seven European governments signed a treaty designed to improve the environmental credentials of devices including smartphones and laptop PCs, targeting change through the creation of a united front in procurement requirements. The International Circular and Fair ICT Pact was signed by The Netherlands, Belgium, Germany, Norway, the UK, Austria,…

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Highlights from the 2019 Office of the Auditor General’s (OAG) Report

By Zimbabwe Coalition on Debt and Development (ZIMCODD) The much-awaited 2019 Auditor General’s Report was tabled in Parliament this Wednesday, 16th of June 2021. Major issues from the report include: Unauthorised Excess Expenditure As previously reported in the prior years, Treasury continued to incur unauthorised excess expenditure on the budget. In 2019 excess expenditure of…

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Despite Losing Their Spot in the Old Mutual Amazing Voices Competition, Zimbabwe’s Effect Is Confident About The Future

Two singing groups from Zimbabwe made it into the top 10, hoping for a shot at the career-changing first prize of US $100 000. With their stellar vocals, it seemed it was either The Unveiled or Effect who would walk away with the Amazing Voices crown. Labelled one of the most promising groups earlier on,…

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Zimbabwe taking commendable measures to combat desertification, hunger

Zimbabwe is taking commendable steps to combat desertification and hunger, Honourable Mangaliso Ndlovu, the Minister of Environment, Climate, Tourism and Hospitality Industry has said. The Minister revealed this on the World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought on 17 June 2021. Zimbabwe as a party to the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification continues to…

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Twenty years of Service Excellence: Nyaradzo Group rewards loyal customers

For many years of their patronage and custom, loyal customers of the Nyaradzo Group are in for a huge treat as the company launches an exciting promotion with huge rewards. “As part of the activities lined up to celebrate our twenty years of Service Excellence, we will be conducting a raffle draw in which participating…

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SADC capacitates journalists on importance of Vulnerability Assessment and Analysis data

The Southern African Development Community (SADC) has trained the media on how to use Data Journalism for Vulnerability Assessment and Analysis (VAA) data in their work. Alfred Hermida contends that data journalism draws on fields such as information visualization, computer science, and statistics to convey news through the analysis and representation of quantitative, computer-processed data….

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