House Passes Bass Bill To Strengthen Support For U.S. – Africa Partnership

On Tuesday 20 April 2021, the United States House of Representatives passed the Young African Leaders Initiative Act of 2021, H.R. 965, authored by Rep. Karen Bass (D-CA), Chair of the House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on Africa, Global Health, and Global Human Rights. “Already, President Biden has signaled to the world his support for strengthening…

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New Television Series, Baby Drama, Premieres on Africa Magic

Africa Magic, the continent’s leading provider of premium entertainment content, premiered a new television series, Baby Drama on Wednesday 21st April. Baby Drama revolves around the lives of five women who deal with the reality of how a baby or – lack of one – will affect their lives. The new series which airs from 22:00  on Africa…

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Climate Crisis: More Than 700m Children Live in High-Risk Countries

An estimated 710 million children live in the 45 countries that are at the highest risk of suffering the impact of climate change, Save the Children warned yesterday. Floods, droughts, hurricanes, and other extreme weather events will have an especially deep impact on vulnerable children and their families. Children in these countries will for example…

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Zimbabwe Domain Name Systems Forum promotes good use of the Internet

On 15 April 2021, Dr Jenfan Muswere, the Minister of ICT, Postal and Courier Services officiated at the First Edition of the Zimbabwe Domain Name Systems Forum that is meant to promote the good use of the Internet. “Domain Name Systems have become an important component of the internet ecosystem. We appreciate these great partnerships…

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The Inaugural IUCN Africa Protected Areas Congress Officially Relaunched

The congress will be convened by the Government of Rwanda, the International Union for Conservation of Nature – World Commission on Protected Areas, and the African Wildlife Foundation   The Government of Rwanda will in March 2022 host the inaugural International Union for Conservation of Nature (www.IUCN.org) Africa Protected Areas Congress (APAC) to discuss conservation…

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TECNO mobile launches the new-gen Spark 7P for Gen Z with cutting-edge innovations

Equipped with 16MP AI Triple Camera, mighty Helio G70 chipset, the Super Night Mode and blazing-fast 90Hz/ 6.8-inch edge-to-edge display the Spark 7P will be available at retail store soon TECNO mobile (www.TECNO-Mobile.com), a global premium mobile brand, has freshly launched the innovative Spark 7P smartphone for Gen Z. Packed with the dynamic 16MP AI…

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Implications of Constitutional Amendment Bill No. 2 on Transparency and Accountability in Zimbabwe’s Mining Sector

Compiled by Shamiso Mtisi and Michelle Matsvaire (Zimbabwe Environmental Law Association) Discussions on the amendment of the Constitution of Zimbabwe have resumed without any significant strides having been made in implementing and upholding already existing key provisions. The Constitution of Zimbabwe (Amendment) Bill No. 2 was gazetted on 17 January 2020 with the aim of…

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COVID-19 pandemic impetus for greater regional integration, African countries told

The regional index report, a joint publication of the Economic Commission for Africa, the African Development Bank and the African Union Commission, provides up-to-date data on the status of regional integration in Africa As countries rebuild their economies following COVID-19, Africa needs to step up productive and infrastructural integration, participants heard at a regional presentation…

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Cassava Fintech, Vodafone partner Hollard Life Assurance in launching micro-insurance product

Hollard Life Assurance has partnered with a pan-African fintech company, Cassava Fintech, and Vodafone to launch a micro-insurance product providing funeral and disability cover to the underserved. The insurance product, called ‘MeBanbɔ’ – loosely translated to ‘My Protection’ – can be easily accessed via a mobile phone by dialing USSD code *269#. MeBanbɔ offers tailored…

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Abigale Mupambi undertakes to pay school fees for two Shurugwi minors

Abigale Mupambi, the National Coordinator of the Civic Society and Churches Joint Forum has undertaken to pay school fees for two Shurugwi-based minors. “I have contacted the family of the struggling two minors and committed to paying the children’s fees from this term onwards. I am going to settle this year’s fees with the school…

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Lifting Ghana’s youth entrepreneurs through the Ye! Boost Programme

To connect to international markets, Ghana’s young entrepreneurs can now benefit from a new acceleration programme: The Ye! (youth entrepreneurs) Boost programme is tailored to the needs of youth-led (under the age of 35), export-ready enterprises and includes training on export readiness, export strategies, business planning and financial standing. The International Trade Centre’s Youth and…

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Why each agricultural food commodity needs a solid profile in the market

By Charles Dhewa The COVID19 pandemic has provided sufficient reasons why agro-based countries should not wait until there is a crisis to invest in data collection, analyses, and sharing. Given the extent to which agriculture is a baseline for most African economies, the value of agricultural data is increasing daily. If organizations working in the…

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Zimbabwe @41: Chamisa honours heroes, demands action for national prosperity

By Nelson Chamisa on Zimbabwe’s Independence Day Today, the 18th of April 2021, we commemorate 41 years of Independence – an important national day in the history of our country. The importance of independence cannot be understated; for it speaks to our being, identity, nationhood and patriotism. Our independence was hard-won and fought for by…

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The SUCCEED Programme offering interventions for people with psychosis in Africa

The SUCCEED programme is co-producing the design and evaluation of community-based interventions for people with psychosis in Africa. This came into being after it was established that people with psychosocial disabilities are best able to define their own needs. Psychologist, Epiphany Munetsi said the SUCCEED Programme aims to build evidence on “What Works” for psychosocial disabilities…

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Zim @41: Let’s pursue the unfinished business of nation building

The Crisis in Zimbabwe Coalition on April 15, 2021, hosted a virtual public discussion to commemorate 41 years since Zimbabwe attained Independence. The meeting was held under the theme “Zim @41: Unpacking a Progressive Approach Towards a Nation-State”.   Renowned academic, Professor Sabelo Gatsheni Ndlovu gave the keynote address during the meeting. Professor Ndlovu noted with…

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Sub-Saharan Africa will be the world’s slowest growing region in 2021: IMF

In the April 2021 International Monetary Fund (IMF)’s Regional Economic Outlook for Sub Saharan Africa titled Navigating a Long Pandemic, it is reported that the region will be the slowest growing this year. In the Executive summary of the report, it’s noted that Sub-Saharan Africa is still contending with unprecedented health and economic crisis. In…

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Turkish Diyanet Foundation donates food hampers, boreholes to Zimbabwean communities

During this month of Ramadan, Turkey, through the Turkish Diyanet Foundation is donating food hampers and highly-mechanized, state-of-the-art boreholes to the needy people in various communities in Zimbabwe.   During the official opening of one of the more than 30 boreholes donated around the country from February 2021 to date in the Chihwiti area of…

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China smartphone shipments recovering from Covid

By Joseph Waring Smartphone shipments in China during Q1 doubled year-on-year, with 5G models accounting for a greater portion of the total, government figures showed. The China Academy of Information and Communications (CAICT) reported total shipments grew to 101. 5 percent to 96.2 million units, of which 71.3 percent were 5G compatible compared with 29.5…

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Documentary film screening for rural communities bridging the digital divide

By Habakkuk Trust Habakkuk Trust has since incorporated digital media advocacy as a tool for reaching out to remote communities with limited access to mobile networks. The media technology has enabled the screening of documentary films on natural resource benefit and access to justice for women in traditional courts in Bubi, Gwanda, Bulilima, and Nkayi…

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Drivers, conductors bear brunt of COVID-19-induced ban on kombis: ZUDAC

Mr. Fradreck Maguramhinga, the President of the Zimbabwe Union of Drivers and Conductors (ZUDAC) has bemoaned the hardships being endured by drivers and conductors of commuter omnibuses owing to their ban by the government as a temporary measure to contain the spread of COVID-19. ZUDAC is the trade union for truck, bus, kombi, and taxi…

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Swipe Down to Find More with the HUAWEI Assistant·TODAY AI Search tool

Stress-free, instant access to applications, translation, information, and web results Huawei’s virtual personal assistant – HUAWEI Assistant·TODAY – has proven to be a popular feature of the Huawei Mobile Services (HMS) ecosystem, allowing users to instantly find their favourite food applications, important documents 15 minutes before a meeting, contacts, old messages from friends, and enabling…

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Government Reintroduces National Youth Service Training Programme

Cabinet considered and approved the re-establishment of the National Youth Service Training Programme proposal which was presented by the Minister of Youth, Sport, Arts and Recreation, Honourable Kirsty Coventry. It emerged in the post-Cabinet meeting today that the proposal came as a result of consultations between the Ministries of Youth, Sport, Arts and Recreation; and…

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Public warned to stay vigilant as fraudsters target Ecocash

The public has been urged to stay vigilant against fraudsters who are wreaking havoc by targeting the most popular and efficient mobile money transfer platform, Ecocash. “EcoCash is aware of reports of fraud, where unsuspecting EcoCash customers have lost money to criminals using false identities after they harvest customers’ mobile phone numbers from social media…

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African Energy Developments Demand Sustained Investment with new projects on the continent

A recent uptick in the direct investment activities in Africa’s energy sector sheds light on the role of sustained investor interest in catalyzing socio-economic growth In the past twelve months, the African energy sector has seen several encouraging developments – in the form of both Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) and strategic partnerships – that have…

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Crisis Coalition appalled by continued abuse of the law to persecute dissenting voices

By Marvellous Kumalo (Crisis Coalition Spokesperson) Crisis in Zimbabwe Coalition is appalled by the continued weaponization of the judiciary to clamp down on dissenting voices. Our concern arises from the continued arrests and detention of opposition and civil society activists on flimsy charges. Yesterday, April 12, 2021, MDC Alliance Councilor for Ward 18, Chiredzi West,…

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CCG supports the newly launched Rapid Response Facility: Financing Clean Energy

In preparation for COP26, the Energy Transition Council (ETC) has launched the Rapid Response Facility, an international and UK-funded initiative of £10million for 2021–2022 to support the transition away from fossil fuels towards clean energy. #CCG is a supporting partner. The RRF will assist developing countries with strategic planning, capacity building, and technical expertise to…

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ZESN Holds Public Webinar on “Recalls and Defections: An Anathema to Representative Democracy”

The Zimbabwe Election Support Network (ZESN) hosted a virtual public meeting via the ZOOM platform on Wednesday, 7th of April 2021 on the topic “Recalls and Defections: An Anathema to Representative Democracy.” The objective of the meeting was to discuss the nature of recalls and defections in Zimbabwe as well as their implications on civic participation and electoral…

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Zimbabwe wants and deserves a robust opposition

Opposition leaders should act to attain power and not sit on their laurels

By Tinashe Eric Muzamhindo A Strategic Opposition should never be a crybaby but should move away from the dependency syndrome type of politics. Instead, they should transform themselves from activism into statesmanship. What the local opposition should understand is that they are dealing with a liberation movement that is backed by security apparatus – CIOs,…

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Advancing harmonised travel protocols and financing tourism survival

The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) has again convened its Global Tourism Crisis Committee to lead the sector in harmonizing travel and health protocols and securing vital financing for businesses struggling to survive a historic crisis. The ninth meeting of the Crisis Committee advanced solutions to the biggest challenges standing in the way of international travel returning….

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Helping communities to benefit from their information and knowledge

By Charles Dhewa Marginalized communities and farmers always find it difficult to access relevant and reliable information. Their capacity to objectively assess that information is also inadequate. The situation is worse during the marketing season when information overload increases especially from different buyers competing to portray themselves as offering the best deal for unsuspecting farmers….

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