Own Correspondent Zimbabwe presidential candidate and the United African National Council (UANC) leader Rev Dr. Gwinyai Muzorewa has deplored the country’s deterioration since his party’s ouster from power in 1980. Rev Dr Muzorewa is a younger brother to the late former Prime Minister Bishop Abel Muzorewa who led the country between 1978 and 1979. Addressing…
Writes Elvis Dumba Chinhoyi – The Zimbabwe Energy Regulating Authority (ZERA) has come up with plans to regulate the green energy sector through proposed Energy (Solar Products and Installation) Regulations that will ensure quality and safe solar energy production in the country in line with its rural electrification drive. The energy regulator is currently conducting…
By Shepherd Mukwazi Africa: your name represents 54 nations, but the sadness of this is how separated these nations are. African countries are not separated by seas or oceans, only solid land demarcates most of its boundaries. However, division and hatred have resulted in persistent conflicts across the continent. In some instances, these conflicts…
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 –…
From IOM Headquarters Geneva – On the occasion of World Day against Trafficking in Persons (30/07), new data released by IOM, the UN Migration Agency, show that in the last ten years, almost 80 per cent of journeys undertaken by victims trafficked internationally cross through official border points, such as airports and land border control…
In the latest developments regarding the contentious case among the Zimbabwe National Liberation War Veterans Association (ZNLWVA) factions on the legitimate leadership of the association currently before the High Court of Zimbabwe, on 7 October 2024, Honourable Mrs Justice Muzofa issued a Court Order directing the three factions, represented by Comrades Elias Marashwa, Christopher Mutsvangwa…
As COVID-19 continues to take its toll on Zimbabwe, ActionAid has urged the government to put women’s rights at the centre-stage. The organisation acknowledged the actions taken by the government to reduce the spread of the COVID-19 Pandemic (Coronavirus). However, it said more could have been done to avoid the three confirmed deaths. “The current…
United Nations Secretary-General has sent his condolences to the world body’s former Secretary-General Kofi Annan whom he described as a guiding force for good. “It is with profound sadness that I learned of his passing. In many ways, Kofi Annan was the United Nations. He rose through the ranks to lead the organisation into the new…
The announcement was made to energy sector stakeholders at a sideline event held during the Africa Energy Forum, which took place in Lisbon, Portugal The African Development Bank (www.AfDB.org) announced a EUR 40 million investment from the European Commission for the Facility for Energy Inclusion (FEI), a new platform for financing small-scale renewables in Africa. The…
By Anyway Yotamu President Emmerson Mnangagwa has burst out against what he called “rogue Zimbabweans acting in league with foreign detractors” who are sabotaging him in running the country. In a surprise, early morning address to the nation at State House Tuesday morning Mnangagwa spoke angrily inferring to the viral #Zimbabewanlivesmatter which is shaking the world’s…
Writes Chris Mahove The Parliament of Zimbabwe has given the recently elected legislators until the end of this week to declare their assets and give their appropriate addresses. Speaker of Parliament, Jacob Mudenda, told the legislators at an induction workshop held in Harare this week that it was a statutory requirement to which every one…
“For I was hungry and you gave me something to eat, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink, I was a stranger and you invited me in, I needed clothes and you clothed me, I was sick and you looked after me, I was in prison and you came to me.” The…
The Southern Africa Development Community (SADC) Secretariat and the United Nations, Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) have signed a Joint Statement and Action Plan on ensuring continuity of learning in the context of COVID-19. In a Joint Statement, signed by the Executive Secretary of SADC, Her Excellence Dr. Stergomena Lawrence Tax and the Regional…
Occasionally in life, keeping your head above water can seem like a mammoth task. Like everything in the world is working against you and preventing you from relaxing, being happy and living life to the full. At some point, everybody will experience a feeling of being overwhelmed by life and its stresses; whether that be…
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The Zimbabwe Election Support Network (ZESN) deployed long term observers (LTOs) to observe the Nomination Court proceedings in all 10 provinces across the country and came up with a cocktail of recommendations. The LTOs observed proceedings in a total of 116 Nomination Courts including Ward level, national assembly and the presidential nomination courts across…
Zimbabwe Electricity Supply Authority subsidiary ZESA Enterprises (ZENT) plans to install cameras on transformers to curb theft and vandalism, a top official has said. Recently, the company announced that it was losing at least three transformers every night to vandalism and theft. In an interview, ZENT acting managing director Mr Burutsa Mandipezano said the initiative…
By Marlvin Ngiza Many schools across the country are set to benefit from the national e-learning strategy initiative that will provide free internet access for nine months. Speaking at a post-cabinet media briefing in Harare yesterday, Information, Publicity and Broadcasting Services Minister Senator Monica Mutsvangwa said 400 schools that already have internet connectivity will be…
By Michael Mashiri NetOne has honoured Centre Zimbabwe Africa High School, (CZA) after winning the top position of the OneMoney Fees for Less Promotion with an amount of $ 30 000, followed by Bridging the Gap Academy which had $20 000 and Good Hope Junior School that took home $2 000. Speaking at the handover…
he African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) will commit up to $200 million to Telecom Egypt (TE) to enable the telecommunication company finance working capital and investments in its infrastructure under a deal coordinated by the Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank-Egypt. The agreement for the short-term dual tranche facility, signed in Cairo on Monday, provides for TE to utilise…
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The Green Governance Zimbabwe Trust in conjunction with the Women’s Academy for Leadership and Political Excellence, Institute for Community Development in Zimbabwe, Masvingo Centre for Research, Advocacy and Community Development, Matebeleland Institute for Human Rights, Heal Zimbabwe Trust, and Advocates4Earth have joined hands to condemn the impending evictions of the Shangaan families in Chiredzi District….
Hon Tongai Mnangagwa, the Deputy Minister of Tourism and Hospitality Industry has said networking and collaboration are essential for the sustainable growth and development of the sector. He revealed this while welcoming delegates who were witnessing the official opening of Sanganai/Hlanganani Tourism Expo that was presided over by the Hon Barbra Rwodzi, the Minister of…
Online money transfer has become an important part of everyday life in Zimbabwe and across the globe. Digital money transfer services not only support millions of businesses but also help keep families and friends connected in the country and across borders. An estimated 908,913 Zimbabweans live and work in the diaspora, according to the Zimbabwe…
By Joyce Mukucha With COVID-19 evolving globally, the Procurement Regulatory Authority of Zimbabwe (PRAZ) has managed to hand over another tranch of its support to Wilkins Hospital. PRAZ is of the view that the donation is key to the nation’s health service response and COVID-19 mitigation measures in particular. The PPEs donation included space suits,…
In a remarkable blend of advocacy and broadcasting, Ian Vambe, a 29-year-old presenter with the Zimbabwe Broadcasting Corporation’s Classic 263 Radio, is championing the rights of persons with disabilities. Through his unique role in the media, Ian is breaking barriers and amplifying the voices of those often overlooked. Ian has been a central figure…
Lions – 120-5 in 10 overs (Elton Chigumbura 30, Tashinga Musekiwa 26, Clive Madande 24; Owen Muzondo 2/22, Tatenda Matimbe 1/6, Mssimba Marovatsanga 1/23) Gladiators – 80-7 in 10 overs (Phrase Mukabeta 18*, Lennox Chando 17, Owen Muzondo 15; Marshall Takodza 3/7, Trevor Gwandu 1/9, Nkosilathi Nungu 1/22) Lions won by 40 runs Elton…
Writes Dr. Deckster Tony Savadye, CEO and Registrar of the National Biotechnology Authority of Zimbabwe Zimbabwe, like any other country in the world, has experienced climate change. The country has been experiencing frequent droughts, the emergence of new diseases and pests, and also increase in temperatures. The adverse effects of climate change have therefore affected…
The African Union (AU) Special Envoy for COVID-19, Strive Masiyiwa has announced the arrival of COVID-19 Test Laboratories in Zimbabwe. Masiyiwa wrote: A few weeks ago someone made a presentation to me on a new Technology for T-Testing. I immediately spotted its potential to help African countries at borders and airports. It can also help…
The Parliamentary Network Africa (PNAfrica) has urged the Pan-African Parliament (PAP) to consider setting up a benchmark for Parliamentary Openness as a model framework to be adopted by African Parliaments towards an Open Parliament Agenda. This was one of the three recommendations made by the Executive Director of PNAfrica, Sammy Obeng, when he presented a…
High Court of Zimbabwe Justice Mangota on Thursday 17 December 2020 granted an order in an application filed by Zimbabwe Environmental Law Association as an Applicant for public interest purposes. The order interdicts Chitungwiza Municipality from releasing sewer into water bodies, watercourses, streams, tributaries, or any part of the environment. Further, the Municipality was compelled to,…
By Tafadzwa Muranganwa The growing cyberbullying and trolling of women online, particularly those in political leadership in Zimbabwe has left media stakeholders fretting about how to tame and make digital space safe for women and girls. This was heard at a ‘National Women’s Rights Symposium on Violence Against Women and Girls’ organised by the Women’s…
Writes Claudious Matizira. State-owned enterprises (SOEs) play a vital role in many economies, providing essential services and driving economic growth. However, their complex nature and lack of transparency can create an environment conducive to corruption, fraud, and mismanagement. Forensic auditing is a crucial tool in detecting and preventing such malfeasance, ensuring that SOEs operate…
Funding will support different key interventions to protect children against violence, abuse, and exploitation Harare, 16 May 2023 – Her Excellency Ms. Åsa Pehrson, Ambassador of Sweden in Zimbabwe, and Dr. Tajudeen Oyewale, UNICEF Representative in Zimbabwe, signed today a funding agreement of 5.8 million USD to support child protection programmes in Zimbabwe. The event…
By Edward Makuzva Epworth residents are up in arms with the Local Board after the regularisation process done by the council allows double allocations of stands in a move that left thousands homeless. In an interview with this publication, Robert Moyo, a resident of ward 1, said the local board is very corrupt and not…
Africa has lost an opportunity to call out climate injustice and stop fossil fuel pollution, says ActionAid International as the Africa Climate Summit in Nairobi ended. As governments, multilateral organisations, private sector players, and civil society from across Africa end their meeting in Nairobi, Kenya, for the 2023 Africa Climate Week and the summit, ActionAid…
Seyi & Tacha fake evicted from the BBNaija House Tuoyo has been evicted from the Big Brother Naija “Pepper dem” show alongside two other fake evicted housemates. Tuoyo who was evicted on Sunday, July 21st, 2019 is the fifth housemate to leave the house during the live Sunday night show. In a Big brother twist,…
Writes Rebecca Munetsi ‘These herbs you are showing us here, are for women (lavender, mint, and rosemary). You should have brought strong herbs for men like us. It is a male-dominated workspace here,” says one miner who visited the Community Capacity Initiative Center For Africa (CCBICA) Stand during the Rio Zim Mine Wellness Week. The…
By Anyway Yotamu Embattled Harare Town Clerk Hosiah Chisango, representing the City of Harare has been jointly arraigned before the Magistrates Court together with Michael John Van Blerk representing Pokugara Properties (PVT) LTD facing fresh criminal charges of perjury. According to the summons, the two are to appear in court on the 28th of September…
With an eye on making sure musicians are given what they need to succeed in their careers, Edith weUtonga is a musician with a mission. The increasingly popular guitarist has recently been elected vice president of the International Federation of Musicians, a role that will help her as she works towards a stimulating, fair and…
Yesterday, popular musician, Mukudzei Mukombe aka Jah Prayzah posted on his Twitter handle that he had purchased a residential stand at Pokugara Estate in Borrowdale, Harare. “We have made up our mind, my wife and I have decided to purchase this piece of land at Pokugara Residential Estate in Borrowdale. I will continue to show…
The final agreement at COP28 signals what many are calling the “beginning of the end” of the fossil fuel era. It lays the groundwork for a swift, just, and equitable transition that is underpinned by deep emissions cuts and scaled-up finance.
By Lovemore Chazingwa Bulawayo Coming hard on the heels of this historic diamond jubilee trade fair is an equally pulsating show that has all the ingredients of a thriller. The showdown bash at Queens Sports Club today is a gig weighing in on a fair that has lived to its billing. The…
By Staff Writer Amid a sharp intensification of bombing since Tuesday 19 September over northwestern Syria, mainly Idlib govern-orate and north of Hama govern-orate, hospitals are closing. This is either because they have been bombed or because they fear being bombed. Medical emergency organisation Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) says patients are left with ever-decreasing options for…
With a focus on sustaining the HIV response, advancing health financing, and bolstering health security, the conference seeks to address critical challenges and pave the way for a healthier, more resilient continent.
