POTRAZ Director-General Gift Machengete Trial Postponed To Next Week

Key trends in the 2020 Postal and Telecommunication Sector Performance Report

The Director-General of the Postal and Telecommunications Regulatory Authority of Zimbabwe (POTRAZ), Dr. Gift Machengete, in line with observing social distancing measures owing to the COVID-19 pandemic, virtually delivered highlights of key trends of the sector. Below, Spiked Online Media shares the highlights: OPERATING ENVIRONMENT The COVID-19 pandemic had a far-reaching impact on the business…

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NAC, ZICHIRe train Brotha2Brotha mentors

The National AIDS Council (NAC) and the Zimbabwe Community Health Intervention Research Behavioural Change Programme (ZiCHIRe BC) are training Brotha2Brotha mentors to capacitate them to provide comprehensive health information to youths. Speaking to Spiked Online Media during a training workshop of mentors at Lake Chivero today, Obey Mukorera, the ZICHIRe-BC Programme Officer said available evidence…

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Spotlight on Christian and Spiritual Leader Apostle Batsiranai Java

Apostle Batsiranai Java affectionately known as ABJ is a Senior Pastor, Leader, and Philanthropist. ABJ founded the Tabernacle of Grace Church in August 2005 and has watched it grow into an International Ministry under his stewardship. In 2013 after a prophecy from Pastor Matthew Ashimolowo in Manzini, Swaziland, ABJ obeyed God and eventually started a…

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Zimbabwe end tour on losing note

Afghanistan – 183-7 in 20 overs (Najibullah Zadran 72*, Usman Ghani 39, Asghar Afghan 24; Richard Ngarava 2/35, Blessing Muzarabani 2/41, Sikandar Raza 1/14) Zimbabwe – 136-5 in 20 overs (Sikandar Raza 41*, Ryan Burl 39*, Tarisai Musakanda 30; Karim Janat 2/34, Naveen-ul-Haq 1/17, Fazalhaq Farooqi 1/27)   Afghanistan won by 47 runs   A…

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Public Finance Management Reform Indaba on Statutory Instrument 50 2020 (Communal Lands Notice)

By ZIMCODD As an evolving issue, the Zimbabwe Coalition on Debt and Development (ZIMCODD) is featuring again the issue of the Chilonga community by sharing this outcome statement. The statement provides ZIMCODD’s critical reflections, analysis, and recommendations of the issues presented during the Public Finance Management Reform Indaba that focused on Statutory instrument 50 (SI…

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Old Mutual launches #Sisonke, a campaign that could see you win R25 000

Old Mutual has launched #Sisonke, a pan African campaign aimed at creating awareness and inspiring collective action to mitigate, minimise and manage Covid-19 and its effects. As part of the campaign, Old Mutual is inviting people to submit videos that highlight how everyday heroes are making a positive impact in their communities. Stories that show…

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Tanyaradzwa Masiyiwa honoured

The Chief Executive Officer (CEO), and Co-founder of Simba Education, Tanyaradzwa Elizabeth Masiyiiwa has been awarded the Global Impact Award by the Global African Awards(GAA)in appreciating of her work and efforts in leadership and community circles. Other honorary award recipients will be presented with their awards on the virtual event, which will be live-streamed on…

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Strengthening Food Systems Centre of Africa’s COVID-19 Recovery

Strengthening food systems must be an integral part of efforts to recover from the COVID-19 pandemic and to build resilience in Africa, said African Development Bank Director General for Southern Africa, Leila Mokaddem. Hunger is a greater threat to many Africans than the COVID-19 crisis, Mokaddem said in a session on sustainable food systems at the Southern…

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Are we on track for a Green Recovery? Not yet

The report, Are We Building Back Better? Evidence from 2020 and Pathways for Inclusive Green Recovery Spending, calls for governments to invest more sustainably and tackle inequalities as they stimulate growth in the wake of the devastation wrought by the pandemic. The most comprehensive analysis of COVID-19-related fiscal rescue and recovery efforts by 50 leading economies so far,…

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NetOne Joins Other Organisations in Assisting Cyclone IDAI Victims

Lazarus Muchenje reinstated as NetOne CEO

In a judgment delivered by High Court judge Justice Walter Chinamhora, Lazarus Muchenje was yesterday reinstated as NetOne CEO, reversing his dismissal from the apex position of the government-controlled mobile telephony company. The Herald Newspaper reported that Muchenje was dismissed on three months’ notice in July last year, but then made an urgent chamber application…

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Land and Agricultural Development Bank of Zimbabwe Appoints New Board

The Land and Agricultural Development Bank of Zimbabwe has appointed a new board of directors. Addressing members of the media in Harare at Ngungunyana Offices on Friday, Lands, Agriculture, Fisheries, Water, and Rural Resettlement Minister, Dr. Anxious Masuka said the board was significant in ensuring a vibrant agricultural transformation of other relevant parastatals in the…

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Partnership with Bio Regime..Kwabena Resources Poised To invest over US$250 Million

The Management of the Kwabena Resources Limited, headed by Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Douglas Chikohora, in the presence of other members of the company, including William Slack, Financial Director, Wurie, Director of Mining, Madam Aminata Tengbeh, Admin, Dr. Stanford, and others, on Friday 13th March 2020, at the Baomahun Court Barry in the Valunia Chiefdom,…

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Minister Muswere outlines e-learning strategy for schools

By Dr. Jenfan Muswere – Minister of ICT, Postal and Courier Services The national e-learning strategy for schools in Zimbabwe is a broad initiative including the Ministries of Information Communication Technology, Postal and Courier Services; and Primary and Secondary Education. The National Development Strategy 1: 2021-2025 clearly articulates Information Communication Technologies (ICTs) as a key…

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ZICHIRe-BC in COVID-19 Vaccines Sensitisation Drive

The Zimbabwe Community Health Intervention Research Behavioural Change (ZICHIRe-BC) Programme is driving a COVID-19 sensitisation drive in Harare and Mashonaland East Provinces. Speaking to this publication on 10 March 2021 when Zimbabwe had 36,341 confirmed coronaviruses (COVID-19) cases and 1,489 deaths, Mr Walter Chikanya, the Programme Director of ZiCHIRe-BC said as an essential service provider…

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UNICEF Applauded for Strengthening Zimbabwe’s Health and Education Sectors

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…

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Liquid Telecom receives US$180 million

Liquid completes one of the most audacious projects ever built in Africa

Liquid Telecom, Africa’s leader in digital infrastructure, has completed one of the most audacious projects ever built on the continent, according to its founder and Chairman of the Econet Group, Strive Masiyiwa.   Masiyiwa wrote:   Next week on Tuesday President Felix Tshisekedi of the DRC will officially commission our fibre link which runs from…

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EcoCash, Steward Bank savings product put on hold to boost features, allow for migration to new platform

EcoCash and Steward Bank have confirmed that they have temporarily suspended EcoCash$ave to allow for its migration to a new platform while the two companies repackage and improve the product.   The announcement follows a customer notice published by the two Cassava Smartech entities late yesterday. EcoCash$ave is a small savings account that is jointly…

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Cyclone Idai: China invests $1,24 million in women’s health in affected districts

The Government of China and the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) today handed over reproductive health medical equipment and medicines as part of the US$1,24 million support to the Government of Zimbabwe‘s Health Assistance Project for Women and Girls in Zimbabwe Affected by Tropical Cyclone Idai in Chimanimani and Chipinge districts. The objective of the…

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AWiM Salutes Female Journalists for Remaining Vigilant During Covid-19

By Joyce Mukucha As it joined the global community in celebrating International Women’s Day on Monday, African Women in Media (AWiM) honoured and applauded female journalists who have held the fort throughout the Covid-19 pandemic as they continue to show love and dedication for journalism. The Chief Executive Officer for AWiM Yemisi Akinbobola said despite…

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Challenge biases, misconceptions to create a gender-equal world: ZGC

On the 8th of March 2021 on the commemoration of International Women’s Day held under the theme #ChooseToChallenge, the Zimbabwe Gender Commission (ZGC) urged women to challenge biases and misconceptions so as to create a more inclusive and gender-equal world. The Zimbabwe Gender Commission is one of the five Independent Commissions created in terms of…

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Implement Recovery Policies Towards Women Empowerment, ZHRC Tells Government

By Joyce Mukucha In line with Section 17 (b) of the Constitution, the Zimbabwe Human Rights Commission(ZHRC) has called upon the government to honour its obligations towards empowerment of women so as to achieve gender balance in all institutions and agencies of government. ZHRC said this is aimed to increase women’s leadership and tap on…

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NMB Bank’s digital innovation disrupts banking landscape

NMB Bank has launched a Virtual Branch on their digital platforms, enabling customers to carry out all cash transactions online, including paperless multi-currency cash deposits and withdrawals, Dstv and Zimra cash payments, in a move set to disrupt the country’s banking landscape. The enhanced NMBConnect platform also allows anyone to instantly open a full KYC…

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Youth in Mining Observe International Women's Day

Women play a key role in the natural resource management sector: ZELA

The Zimbabwe Environmental Law Association (ZELA) said the International Women’s Day was an opportune time to reflect on progress made, to call for change, and to celebrate acts of courage and determination by women and girls who have played an extraordinary role in the history of mankind including in the natural resource management sector. The…

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ZESN bemoans exclusion and marginalisation of women and girls in governance processes

On the commemoration of  International Women’s Day yesterday that ran under the theme, “Women in leadership: Achieving an equal future in a COVID-19 world”, ZESN called on all electoral stakeholders, the government, and traditional leadership to end the exclusion and marginalization of women and girls in governance processes in Zimbabwe. It noted that International Women’s…

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Scope for pushing knowledge boundaries by domesticating indigenous foods

By Charles Dhewa Good rainfall seasons across Africa are not only characterized by an abundance of domesticated crops and livestock but an increase in the availability of non-domesticated natural food resources. Such resources range from edible insects to indigenous fruits, tubers, vegetables, mushrooms, and small indigenous animals. While some are prevalent in high rainfall regions,…

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