Writes Primrose Zimano Harare City Council cemeteries are in a sorry state due to poor maintenance with most of them now covered with tall grass, shrubs, and litter. A visit at one of the cemeteries, Warren Hills yesterday showed that identifying a loved one’s grave is now a thorn in the flesh as they are…
In a compelling interview on The Chief Koti Show, Cuthbert Ncube, the Chairman of the African Tourism Board (ATB), passionately articulated the pressing need for unity and self-acknowledgment within the African tourism sector. As a visionary leader, Mr. Ncube emphasized the importance of a collaborative approach involving both the public and private sectors to revitalize…
Ruling party National Secretary For Youth Affairs, Honourable Tinoda Machakaire has called upon ZANU PF members to unite ahead of upcoming elections. Speaking during the Youth interdistrict meeting in Zvimba South, Machakaire who was accompanied by his Deputy John Paradza, encouraged members to refrain from hating each other post the primary elections and work together…
By Joyce Mukucha The Government of Zimbabwe has commended the unwavering support shown by the United Nations International Children’s Fund (UNICEF) for working and supporting the nation’s education and health sectors. In an interview with journalists in Harare on Thursday, Vice President General Constantino Chiwenga who also serves as the Minister of Health and Child…
Award-winning Dzimbahwe Guest Lodge located in Zimbabwe’s premier tourist destination, the Victoria Falls, is an oasis of hospitality accommodation that suits every traveller’s dream holiday. The Victoria Falls is set for a big change. It was recently awarded city status, is earmarked for a special economic zone, and fast becoming a regional air transport hub…
By Byron Mutingwende The donation of goods by the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) in partnership with the Zimbabwe Community Health Intervention Research (ZICHIRe) that were sourced from the Embassy of Ireland will go a long way in uplifting the lives of girls and young women from Dzivarasekwa. Among the donated goods were…
Ahead of the ninth anniversary of the enforced disappearance of Itai Dzamara, a journalist and pro-democracy activist who was abducted in Harare on 9 March 2015, Vongai Chikwanda, Amnesty International’s Deputy Regional Director for East and Southern Africa, said: “Nine years after the enforced disappearance of Itai Dzamara, the Zimbabwean authorities continue to impede the…
Writes Lovemore Chazingwa Jongwe Corner this weekend dishes a successive double on Saturday and Sunday as it plays host to one of South Africa’s sweetest voices, Nkosazana Kimberly Nzama trending as Nkosazana Daughter. On Saturday Nkosazana ignites Harare and on Sunday brings the curtain down on her double performance in Chinhoyi. Silent Killer provides cover…
By Joyce Mukucha In pursuit of unlocking the full potential of Zimbabwe as an economically stable country, citizens of Zimbabwe and politicians met to discuss Mugabe’s post era and his leadership so that they could craft a way forward to build a better nation by giving their opinions which they want President Emmerson Mnangagwa to…
There is a need for farmers to plant better seeds that can thrive in the changing climate, Dr Edward Mungai has said. The Kenya Climate Innovation Center CEO told Spice FM that the time has come for farmers to play their role in mitigating the impact of climate change. Further, he added that the use…
By Mokhumi Valela Zimbabwe, my pride, Zimbabwe, my inspiration, Country of my predecessors, Zimbabwe, whole of Africa’s hope. What home is there? When home is a reliable source of brutality and barbaric acts, When home is being turned into a prison of innocent civilians, When home ravages and havocs its own people’s dignity. …
By Bertalan Meskó, MD, PhD Digital Health makes Healthcare Globalised Consider Atlas Biomed, the company behind the at-home microbiome test: it is based in the U.K. Some 1,900 kilometers away in Italy, Dante Labs offers direct-to-consumer whole genome sequencing kits. On the other side of the Atlantic Ocean, in the U. S., is Fitbit, which ships its fitness…
Africa accounts for about 12% of the world’s coffee production and the high-quality and taste of coffee from the continent are loved by coffee connoisseurs worldwide Coffee farmer, Francois Dadi Serikpa (https://bit.ly/3l10941), from Gnamagnoa in Côte d’Ivoire, joined Nestlé’s (https://www.Nestle-cwa.com/) Nescafé Plan (https://bit.ly/34fT6Oe) ten (10) years ago. The coffee farms that had been in his family for generations…
The Domestic Tourism Festive Season Campaign, initiated by the Ministry of Tourism and Hospitality Industry in collaboration with the Zimbabwe Tourism Authority (ZTA), managed to promote local tourism and enhance the festive season experience for both locals and the diaspora. Simultaneously, the Meet and Greet Campaign at selected ports of entry sought to warmly welcome…
Amid a double losing streak during a fake nomination week, the Royals become first-time eviction nominees The phrase “Congratulations Yelisa” trended on Twitter almost immediately after Yemi Cregx and Nelisa were named the new Big Brother Titans Head of House (HoH). With only 16 housemates left to compete for the US$100,000 grand prize, first-time nominees and this week’s Tails…
This week look into the villains of the past seven seasons NOTE this is a major spoiler alert for those that are still trying to catch up on the series prior to the premiere of the 8th and final season of Game of Thrones. DStv subscribers can catch up on the past seven seasons on…
Angela Makamure (Media Liaison Co-ordinator, Doctors Without Borders (MSF) Southern Africa) After nearly 10 years of providing quality HIV and cervical cancer treatment and prevention services in Gutu District, Zimbabwe, the international medical humanitarian organisation Medecins Sans Frontieres (MSF) is handing over its project activities to the Ministry of Health and Child Care (MoHCC) and…
United-Kingdom-based gospel sensation – Nursel Masuka Mandiopera – popularly known as ‘Nursel’ wrote her own piece of history when she successfully launched her 4th album titled ‘Good News’ online on the popular video conference site Zoom. As the world is currently battling the Covid-19 pandemic, musical shows are currently not permitted in different parts of…
By Elvis Dumba Harare – Stakeholders are calling for greater involvement of children and young people in strategies and actions meant to counter climate change-induced challenges. Various stakeholders from the government, environmental organisations, and UN agencies met yesterday during a high-level dialogue on climate change ahead of the 27th Conference of the Parties of the…
By Charles Dhewa When you want to understand African food systems, visit African mass food markets in big cities. This is where most food commodities are mobilized from diverse parts of each country. While every community may have its own local market, commodities in that market are not as diverse as those found in mass…
By Linda Masarira International Women’s Day is a day set aside every year on the 8th of March to celebrate women’s achievements in all spheres of life. This year’s theme is a clarion call to all women to ensure that they play a participatory role in advocating for gender equality and ensuring the protection of…
By Ime Archibong, Vice President, Product Partnerships at Facebook Many things have been said about the future Africa and its potential, it has been called the Opportunity Continent, the Next Frontier and Africa rising, with all of these true. For me the excitement comes in how Africa can, and will one day lead in the…
The Speaker of Parliament, Hon Advocate J.F.N Mudenda, who is in Luanda, Angola, for the 147th Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) Assembly and Related Meetings, being held from the 21st to 27th October 2023, received commendations from the Executive Committee and SADC Group for his sterling contributions to the IPU Executive Committee during his four-year tenure on…
Zimbabwe’s longest-running urban culture festival – Shoko Festival has announced that its 10th edition running from the 21st to 27th September 2020 will feature some of its most innovative and unique programming to date. This year’s edition, dubbed “The Phoenix Edition” will feature a completely digital implementation with live sets streamed from both Harare and…
By Calvin Manika A Zimbabwean international organisation, Africa Grain and Seed (AGS) with investments in food security worldwide is seeking to grow the Zimbabwean economy by bringing agricultural investors into the country. Working through collaborations and international partnerships can turn around the economy of Zimbabwe. This was said by the President and Founder of Africa…
Filipe Nyusi, the President of Mozambique and Chairperson of the Southern African Development Community (SADC) has today reiterated the regional bloc’s unequivocal call for the removal of sanctions imposed on Zimbabwe. It has been one year since the Summit of Heads of State and Government of the SADC declared 25th October as the day for…
South Africa’s National Assembly (NA) Speaker Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula arrived in Abidjan – Côte d’Ivoire yesterday on a special visit to address the official opening of the Côte d’Ivoire National Assembly as a guest of honour today Monday 3 April 2023 in Hemicycle, Abidjan, the Capital City. An invitation was extended to Speaker Mapisa-Nqakula by her…
The National Elections Reform Agenda (NERA) is vehemently concerned and seriously condemning the way the Zimbabwe Electoral Commission (ZEC) is handling the accreditation process by demanding foreign currency payment from local observers. NERA said a majority of citizens are not working, with unofficial unemployment levels estimated to be above 85%. “It’s sad that ZEC demands…
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…
By Marlvin Ngiza Youths with disabilities, specifically with walking difficulties, are set to benefit from a wheelchair charity exercise by a local youth organisation. Exorbitant prices charged on assistive devices have seen many people with disabilities failing to acquire them, a situation that restricts their daily routines. Youth Health Organisation (YOHO) will from next week…
Extensive reforms are required to translate the government’s education vision into a concrete set of programs and projects to accelerate economic recovery and reduce socioeconomic disparities, the Zimbabwe Higher and Tertiary Education Sector Analysis Report found. Developed by the World Bank and the Ministry of Higher and Tertiary Education, Innovation, Science and Technology Department (MHTEISTD),…
The report provides an assessment of the progress and performance of Africa’s development between 2013 and 2019 The African Development Bank (http://www.AfDB.org/), the United Nations, and the African Union on Saturday acknowledged the significant progress made in implementing Agenda 2063 and urged African countries to go further to fast-track economic transformation. The call was made…
On this International Day to End Obstetric Fistula commemorated on 23 May each year, the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) has called for greater support for the Campaign to End Fistula in Zimbabwe to help restore the dignity of women and girls who have obstetric fistula. Obstetric fistula is one of the most serious and…
Dr. Jenfan Muswere, the Minister of ICT, Postal and Courier Services has said COVID-19 has exposed how misinformation poses one of the greatest security threats of our time. The Minister made the remarks while officially opening the Maphisa Community Information Centre in Matebeleland South Province today. He alluded to the COVID-19 media briefing on 6…
Writes Charles Dhewa Agroecology and related sustainable ways of producing food started receiving attention in the past few years compared to industrial agriculture practices some of which are more than 100 years old. This means big industries that advance agroecology at a big scale are yet to be developed. However, the increasing demand for food…
By Elvis Dumba Nyabira – President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s administration’s quest to leave no place or anyone behind has seen it embarking on an ambitious provision of housing to the public through various partnerships with an emphasis on building high-rise buildings to save agricultural land. With a target of clearing a housing needs backlog through the…
Advocate Martin Dinha, the Chairperson of the National Railways of Zimbabwe (NRZ) has said the company has received the submissions for funding made towards the US$400 million recapitalisation project by the Diaspora Infrastructure Development Group (DIDG)/Transnet Consortium. The Chairman said the NRZ now awaits guidance from Treasury on the availability of the said funding,…
On the eve of the 20th anniversary of the Great Limpopo Transfrontier Conservation Area (GLTFCA), the Ministers of Environment for South Africa, Mozambique and Zimbabwe met on 13 April 2022 to discuss various issues related to the collaborative management of this important cross-border conservation area. The meeting was held virtually and attended by Honourable…
By Special Correspondent A revamped channel offering with less duplication of sports across channels and more predictable scheduling Africa’s leading sports channels provider, SuperSport wants to make it easy for sports fans to find their favourite sport on DStv. The SuperSport offering has been revamped to offer viewers easier navigation and less duplications. When the…
Zimbabwe has lost a liberation war hero, Retired General Sibusiso Busi Moyo, who was the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Trade. This publication first got the news of his passing on the Twitter Handle of Heart and Soul radio station before reliable sources within the government confirmed the general’s death. Minister Sibusiso B Moyo…
Africa was centre stage in the 2023 Ashden Awards with four of the five global South winners being African low carbon innovators and one receiving an Outstanding Achievement Award. Three more were from the UK. Winners from Nigeria, Uganda, Kenya, and Cameroon were celebrated for driving radical progress in tackling the biggest climate challenges –…
Maisha Health, Cassava Smartech Zimbabwe’s health insurance unit, has rolled out a digital platform that allows patients to consult doctors remotely. The Maisha Telemedicine platform will collect a patient’s vital signs, such as blood pressure and temperature, and connect the patient with a doctor through a video call. Cassava Smartech said the listed technology giant…
The Centre for Natural Resource Governance (CNRG), Zimbabwe Diamond Allied Mine Workers Union (ZDAMWU), and the Anti-Corruption Trust of Southern Africa (ACTSA) are deeply concerned by the government’s lack of action in addressing the increasing number of employees dying and getting injured on duty and are urgently calling upon the Government of Zimbabwe and its…
Dozens of dancers and hundreds of spectators recently enjoyed a unique dance cipher at Harare’s Joina City mall, organised to help promote upcoming exclusive coverage by DStv’s SuperSport of the entire 2022 FIFA World Cup soccer tournament. Liz Dziva, publicity and public relations manager of MultiChoice Zimbabwe, said a cipher was an informal dance gathering…
Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP)’s Criminal Investigation Department (CID) has captured some members of phantom money creation that have an ill intent of breaking mobile money and banking systems in Zimbabwe. The manipulation was done to create phantom money between ZIPIT which is owned by ZimSwitch. Mobile money transaction processing institutions are ZimSwitch, OneMoney, EcoCash, and…
