The Ministry of Environment, Climate, Tourism and Hospitality Industry is pushing awareness of the tourism month and is advising the Nation that the United Nations World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO) member states celebrate World Tourism Day annually on the 27th of September. This day was set aside by the United Nations World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO) to…
The Border Management Authority (BMA) continues to intensify efforts to safeguard South Africa’s ports of entry and ensure the protection of vulnerable individuals. Recent operations at the Beitbridge and Lebombo Ports of Entry have resulted in significant breakthroughs in disrupting illegal activities, including human and child smuggling. On Friday, 6 December 2024, vigilant BMA border…
….pilots Virtual Office to contain COVID-19 BancABC Zimbabwe has announced a partnership with Clean City Africa to conduct wholesale decontamination and sanitisation exercise across all its facilities and branches nationwide following the temporary closure of its Head Office, Ignition Hub, and Victoria Falls branch as part of its COVID-19 prevention measures to curtail the spread…
By Byron Mutingwende The multi-stakeholder social dialogue underpinning the Zimbabwe Report on the Enabling Environment for Sustainable Enterprises (EESE) that is being spearheaded by the International Labour Organisation (ILO) is set to stimulate economic growth. In his remarks at the launch of the Zimbabwe Report on EESE, Senator Lovemore Matuke, the Deputy Minister…
The first round of consultations for the climate change national adaptation planning was kicked off in Harare today, drawing representatives from the government, academia, the private sector, traditional leaders, vulnerable groups, and the media. In his opening remarks at the National Adaptation Planning – Monitoring, Reviewing and Reporting System Theory of Change Workshop for the…
Writes Chimeno Azriel Twenty-four Zimbabwean authors are on cloud nine after their anthology book, Mukoko Wenduri has been adopted as the country’s Zimbabwe Schools Examination Council (ZIMSEC) Literature set book. People are often well versed with action books, remodelled and remade books for global appeal, but these Zimbabwean authors, some based abroad, gathered their poems…
On 19 August 2023, global tourism leaders further advanced plans for a more ethical, diverse sector led by a growing UNWTO. The 25th session of the UNWTO General Assembly convened for a second day to examine, discuss, and approve the Organization’s work, with a focus on expanding its global presence, ethics and legal frameworks, and…
By Joyce Mukucha The Minister of Sports, Arts and Recreation, Kirsty Coventry has appealed to the Government to increase the budget for sporting activities in the country. Speaking during the welcome ceremony for the 2021 International Cricket Council (ICC) Women’s Cricket World Cup Qualifiers in Harare yesterday, Minister Coventry made it clear to President Mnangagwa…
Zero Malaria Business Leadership Initiative supports global movement for malaria elimination in Africa Today, Ecobank Group (www.Ecobank.com) confirms its commitment to support ending malaria, launching the first-of-its-kind Zero Malaria Business Leadership Initiative in partnership with Dakar-based not-for-profit strategic communications and advocacy organization, Speak Up Africa, and the UN-hosted RBM Partnership to End Malaria. The new…
The sky isn’t the limit for Batsirai Chigama who continues to shine on the literary scene. Batsirai Chigama (Zimbabwe) is a performer, poet, literary activist, and social commentator. The City of Asylum described her work as “surprising, shocking, and skillfully deliberate work,” and “a breath-taking embodiment of grief.” Chigama’s debut collection, “Gather The Children,” won…
The African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) vaulted market uncertainties caused by COVID-19 pandemic to successfully conclude a dual-currency Syndicated Loan, raising the equivalent of US$907.5 million, comprised of two tranches of US$485 million and EUR390.4 million. Proceeds will be used for general corporate activities, and will strengthen the Bank’s liquidity position as it implements its US$3 billion Pandemic Trade Impact Mitigation…
The recently-held 21st edition of the Zimbabwe International Film Festival (ZIFF) which ran from the 8th to the 11th of December, under the theme “Owning Our Story” was a new and different experience, with a lot of lessons for the young festival team. The keywords drawn from the festival were: “adaptability in the face of…
By Reggies Mtambo Simplifying investment asset classes and guiding you to maximise your wealth The stakes for achieving universal access to high-quality and simplified education are high as many Zimbabweans are pursuing financial freedom. If you’re like most people, you’d probably like to have so much money that you never need to work again….
By Clemence Muchedzi Community Water Alliance (CWA) – an organization that advocates water governance issues said allowing rampant water shortages on the part of responsible authorities in the country is ridiculous and should be a thing of the past. The sentiments come following complaints by residents of Mufakose over water shortages in the community….
By Anyway Yotamu GOAL Zimbabwe, through funding from ECHO and in partnership with the Ministry of Health and Child Care, has launched a lifesaving nutrition programme which will reach almost a quarter of a million children under the age of five years for the next 12 months. The Nutrition Emergency Response for Early Detection and…
By Elvis Dumba The Municipality of Chinhoyi Public Relations Manager and Spokesperson Tichaona Mlauzi has assured residents and stakeholders in the town that their drinking water is safe for consumption with the local authority making monthly tests on the quality of their water. Mlauzi remarks follow viral news that circulated in some sections of the…
The Emerging Africa Infrastructure Fund (EAIF), a Private Infrastructure Development Group (PIDG) (www.PIDG.org) company, has committed to buy up to US$50,000,000 of a bond issue by Liquid Telecommunications, that was launched on Monday 22rd February 2020. The bond (“The New Note Offering”) aims to raise US$600 million which will be used to refinance existing debt and for…
By Byron Mutingwende A Cabinet minister has noted that Zimbabwe was on an economic growth trajectory from 2009 to 2017 but without much reduction in poverty levels and underscored the need to promote and accelerate inclusive growth through improved policies. In a speech read on his behalf at a workshop to review the…
By Joyce Mukucha The invasion of wetlands through illegal construction of houses and buildings as well as land degradation resulting from unlawful sand extraction is quite disturbing in the City of Chitungwiza. The disastrous developments were witnessed by Spiked Online Media during a media tour which was organised by the Zimbabwe Union of Journalists(ZUJ) on…
Ireland – 141-9 in 20 overs (Harry Tector 47, Curtis Campher 27, George Dockrell 23; Wessly Madhevere 2/8, Luke Jongwe 2/23, Tendai Chatara 2/26) Zimbabwe – 144-6 in 19 overs (Craig Ervine 54, Ryan Burl 30*, Innocent Kaia 23; Ben White 2/26, Barry McCarthy 2/32, Harry Tector 1/14) Zimbabwe won by four wickets A…
By Patricia Mashiri No one has ever dreamt that waste management and recycling would be someones’s passion. Tinashe Manyonga a 29 year-old social entrepreneur started his green economy journey few years back. He studied for a degree in Crop science at the University of Zimbabwe before he turned to waste management and recycling. Manyonga who…
The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) Exhibition affords diverse stakeholders an opportunity to showcase different initiatives being undertaken in implementing the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, a senior government official has said. These were a part of remarks yesterday by the Secretary for Public Service, Labour, and Social Welfare, Mr. Simon Masanga, who was represented by…
On Saturday 5 January 2019, the Marlborough Social Group (MSG) will host an awareness campaign on alcohol and substance abuse at St. Canisius Catholic Church in Marlborough starting at 10 am. This event has been necessitated by a need to facilitate community-level awareness, engagement and subsequently, intervention. At the event, MSG will anchor various community…
By Joyce Mukucha Women in Zimbabwe have joined the rest of the world in commemorating International Women’s Day stressing the need to remain determined, focused, and optimistic as well as supporting and empowering each other during these unprecedented times caused by the Covid-19 pandemic. This year, the theme for International Women’s Day “Women in leadership:…
Holidays such as the upcoming Independence Day and Easter holidays often bring about increased travel, shopping, and festivities. However, holidays also attract potential risks such as break-ins and thefts, especially with the continued rise in crime being recorded. “The holiday season is prime time for criminals to target occupied and unoccupied homes and businesses,”…
Taghazout, Morocco, Tamazirt by Amayour yoga retreat centre near Taghazout, Morocco has announced its spring and summer yoga retreat schedule, placing an emphasis on capturing the energy of new and full moons, and equinoxes. “Tamazirt means countryside and amayour means full moon in local Amazigh dialect Shilha,” explains Tamazirt by Amayour co-owner Shiraz Ksaiba. “As…
By Engineer Jacob Kudzayi Mutis An Engineer is defined as a problem solver. During these trying times, the world is desperately looking for solutions to preventing the spread of COVID-19 also referred to as the coronavirus. Does Zimbabwe have a national strategy on how to dispose of the protective gloves and masks that are mandatory…
By Tendai Guvamombe As urbanisation continues amid an increasing population growth exerting pressure on existing infrastructure due to an upsurge in migration, traffic control is becoming a burden. In pursuit of proffering innovative approaches in order to curb traffic jam during peak hours in Harare’s Central Business District, NetOne entered into a partnership deal dubbed…
“Of all the forms of inequality, injustice in health is the most shocking and inhumane.” – Martin Luther King Jr.
In pursuit of strengthening working relationships between the media and the police, the Zimbabwe Union of Journalists (ZUJ) on 13 March 2025 made a courtesy call to the Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) Commissioner General, Stephen Mutamba. The visit sought to acquaint ZUJ with the new police leadership in the wake of the recent appointment of…
The Pan African Parliament (PAP) President, HE Chief Fortune Charumbira, officially opened the National Assembly of Benin on 10 April 2025 in Porto Novo, Benin. He thanked the Speaker of the National Assembly of Benin, Hon. Gbehounou Louis Vlavonou, for extending an invitation to him to officially open the Session of the National Assembly…
Writes Herzel Mushayabasa Popular Zimbabwean musicians, Jah Prayzah and Winky D, are gearing up to headline the highly-anticipated event, Redefined Concert 2024 set for the 15th of June. The event is set to showcase an unforgettable musical experience for fans. With their dynamic stage presence and hit songs, Jah Prayzah and Winky D are sure…
By Byron Mutingwende Social cohesion and unity of purpose among stakeholders is the basis for the attainment of pro-poor, inclusive and sustainable economic growth, a dialogue organised by the Labour and Economic Development Research Institute of Zimbabwe (LEDRIZ) has revealed. The dialogue that was held on Thursday 27 September 2018 in Harare was…
Writes Charles Dhewa As the battle for supremacy between agroecology and industrial agriculture gets more intense, food historians will carry the day for agroecology and indigenous food systems. Every African community has a deep history of its food system including intricate details on what has changed in the local food systems over the years….
By Anyway Yotamu. SADC member states have been urged to come up with legislation on disaster preparedness and strengthen warning systems to reduce the loss of lives. The just ended three-day SADC regional dialogue on rethinking disaster preparedness and climate change held in Mutare, saw participants from Mozambique, Malawi and Zimbabwe discussing how communities can…
The enactment of this new law represents a critical tool in the ongoing battle against sexual violations of minors, child marriages, and gender-based violence
By Joyce Mukucha Land in Zimbabwe is viewed as the basis of wealth and its allocation and security determines the development of the country and quality to human life pace of development. Given the opportunity that there is a huge commitment to resources by both government and international partners, there would be reimbursement for attained…
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…
Writes Clayton Masekesa Rising like a star from the eastern highlands of Zimbabwe, Caroline Chidzikwe is taking the gospel music scene by storm. Hailing from Mutare, this talented songstress has been making waves with her powerful voice, heartfelt lyrics, and infectious melodies. With a unique sound that blends holy rhythms with modern gospel beats, Mai…
By Byron Mutingwende Calls for ensuring the equal representation of women and men in politics took centre stage at the consultative workshop for “increasing women participation in decision making” held at the Harare International Conference Centre in Harare on Wednesday 26 July 2017. In her remarks during the workshop, Nyasha Chikwinya, the Minister…
The Buhera Residents Network Trust has raised concerns over poor human excreta disposal in some parts of the Buhera District. According to the latest statistics, 63% of Buhera residents practice open excretion which poses potential cholera and typhoid outbreaks, especially during the rainy season that is 2 months ahead. This was revealed at a disaster…
Humans have been using cannabis for medicinal purposes for at least 2500 years. Our methods have become a lot more sophisticated in that time. Nowadays, there are different types of cannabis that treat different kinds of ailments. The best strain for your needs depends on the nature of your health issue. While all cannabis strains…
The Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations (FAO) has emphasised on the need to address Highly Hazardous Pesticides in Zimbabwe. Speaking at the HHP workshop held in Harare on 13 December 2018, Gabriele Ranieri (Officer in Charge) FAO Subregional Office for Southern Africa, said the world over, countries are facing the challenge…
By Joyce Mukucha In a way of supporting parents of children with albinism, the Promotion of Health, Opportunity Equality, Benevolence and Empowerment for Black and Ethnic Minority (PHOEBE) a non-governmental organisation based in the United Kingdom donated sunscreen lotions to the Zimbabwe Albino Association (ZIMAS) to cater for children who are in such condition. …
The continued weakening of the Zimbabwean dollar against erratic tariff reviews poses a serious threat to the viability of mobile network operators, industry players have highlighted. Mobile Network Operators (MNOs) last received a tariff review in October 2019 when their regulator, the Posts and Telecommunications Regulatory Authority of Zimbabwe (Potraz), awarded a 95.39% tariff increase….
