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Small-Scale Farmers Forge Path to Affordable Certification Through Collective Action

Byron Adonis Mutingwende1 year ago06 mins

Writes Zvikomborero Machinga In the world of agriculture, certifications such as Global G.A.P and organic certification have become indispensable markers of quality, sustainability, and marketability. However, for small-scale farmers, the cost of individual certification often stands as a formidable barrier, constraining their ability to access lucrative markets and maintain competitiveness. In response, a growing trend…

Zimbabwean taxation system increasing the cost of doing business

Byron Adonis Mutingwende8 years ago013 mins

By Byron Mutingwende Taxation is one of the factors leading to the high cost of doing business in Zimbabwe, delegates at a workshop by the National Economic Consultative Forum (NECF) held in Harare on Thursday 27 July 2017 have said. “Taxation however, is central to development and provides governments with the funding required to finance…

Gamma Allergy and Immunology Laboratories awarded SADCAS, SAZ ISO accreditation and certification

Byron Adonis Mutingwende5 years ago5 years ago04 mins

Renowned Zimbabwean asthma allergy and immunology specialists, Gamma Allergy and Immunology Laboratories (GAIL) has received prestigious recognition from the Southern African Development Community Accreditation Service (SADCAS) and the Standards Association of Zimbabwe (SAZ) for outstanding quality services in these areas. Speaking at the certificates handover ceremony in Harare today, Professor Elopy Sibanda, the Managing Director…

International Day of Democracy: CiZC urges respect of human rights

Byron Adonis Mutingwende5 years ago5 years ago03 mins

By Crisis in Zimbabwe Coalition Information Department On International Day of Democracy, Crisis in Zimbabwe Coalition (CiZC) implores the Zimbabwean government to honor its constitutional obligation to respect and protect citizens’ fundamental rights and freedoms as outlined under Section 44 of the constitution. CiZC is deeply concerned over the state of democracy in Zimbabwe and…

Artists and Athletes Among Nine New IOM Goodwill Ambassadors

Byron Adonis Mutingwende1 year ago04 mins

The International Organization for Migration (IOM) today announces the appointments of nine Goodwill Ambassadors – entertainers, artists, sports figures and other notable people – joining IOM’s inaugural global Ambassador, Olympic champion Sir Mo Farah, announced last November. The newly appointed Goodwill Ambassadors will lend their names and dedicate their support to highlight the opportunities presented…

Chirimuuta’s fighting century in vain as Eagles soar to victory

Byron Adonis Mutingwende5 years ago5 years ago010 mins

Mountaineers – 182 and 245 all out in 89.2 overs (Gary Chirimuuta 118, William Mashinge 47, Richmond Mutumbami 25; Trevor Garwe 4/17, Tapiwa Mufudza 2/50, Wesley Madhevere 2/57) Eagles – 307 and 124-4 in 30.5 overs (Chamu Chibhabha 49*, Tinashe Nenhunzi 29*, Tinashe Kamunhukamwe 26; William Mashinge 3/44, Tinashe Muchawaya 1/15) Eagles won by…

Citizen engagement leads to improved service delivery in local authorities

Byron Adonis Mutingwende5 years ago5 years ago04 mins

Professor Innocent Chirisa, an urban planner of note from the University of Zimbabwe has said citizen engagement is an important ingredient for improved service delivery in local authorities. He was speaking at a workshop organised by the Harare Residents Trust that saw stakeholders drawn from local authorities, the Parliament and residents converging to discuss ways…

Mukuru Becomes a Platform for DStv payments

Byron Adonis Mutingwende3 years ago3 years ago02 mins

DStv subscribers in Zimbabwe now have an additional method for paying their subscriptions, with the inclusion of the Mukuru platform in the methods available for payments. According to Liz Dziva, MultiChoice Zimbabwe publicity and public relations manager, Mukuru became a channel for subscriptions in November, just in time for the 2022 FIFA World Cup tournament,…

AfDB signs five-year agreement to use International Federation of Consulting Engineers (FIDIC) standard contracts

Byron Adonis Mutingwende5 years ago06 mins

Under the terms of the agreement, FIDIC has granted the Bank a non-exclusive licence to refer to the seven major FIDIC contracts The International Federation of Consulting Engineers (FIDIC) (FIDIC.org) has secured a major agreement with the African Development Bank (AfDB.org) that will see the international funding organisation include the use of seven FIDIC standard…

Medcom Foundation supports disadvantaged children in Manicaland province

Byron Adonis Mutingwende3 years ago3 years ago02 mins

By Wallace Mawire Medcom Foundation has come to the rescue of disadvantaged children in Zimbabwe’s marginalsed communities by providing much-needed support for educational advancement. William Mtisi, Executive Chairman of Medcom said that the foundation is paying school fees for two pupils in the Manicaland province of Zimbabwe. Support is being offered to Richard Shonga, a…

Zimbabwe in Botswana for Elephant Summit

Byron Adonis Mutingwende6 years ago6 years ago01 mins

President Emmerson Mnangagwa is expected in Botswana today to attend the crucial Elephant Summit taking place in the tourism town of Kasane. The Summit commenced on the 3rd of May and will conclude tomorrow after the Heads of States meeting.The ground-breaking summit seeks to establish a common ground on the management of elephant population within…

British Prime Minister, African Leaders urge Investors to accelerate Economic Role on the Continent

Byron Adonis Mutingwende5 years ago08 mins

The UK-Africa Investment Summit, the first of its kind hosted by the UK Government, was attended by the foreign secretary, Dominic Raab, the international development secretary, Alok Sharma, and Prince Harry UK companies must leap at the chance to deepen economic ties with Africa, a continent with unmatched investment opportunities, several African leaders said at…

MDC Alliance launches alternative responsible election manifesto

Byron Adonis Mutingwende7 years ago7 years ago06 mins

By Farai Chirimumimba Promising rejuvenation of the economy, MDC Alliance made its case on Thursday for voters to back its move to the left and throw out ZANU-PF out at next month’s election. Nelson Chamisa, the leader of Zimbabwe’s opposition MDC Alliance, a grouping of seven political parties, said the manifesto was “what the people…

Behaviour change facilitators unpack community health issues

Byron Adonis Mutingwende8 years ago06 mins

By Byron Mutingwende A plethora of health issues affecting communities came to the fore at a meeting that brought together behaviour change facilitators that was organised by the Zimbabwe Community Health Intervention Research (Zichire) at New Ambassador Hotel in Harare on 28 June 2017. Christina Gonese, the Zichire Demand Generation Provincial Manager said…

The Whimsical Beauty of Democracy Falters Against Military Machismo

Byron Adonis Mutingwende8 years ago07 mins

Wisdom Mumera Prior to the Zimbabwe Defence Force operation that has cornered President Mugabe in a bid to have him resign, elections were dominating the news. However in the space of a few days they have been relegated to the nether ends of attention. In a supposed democratic nation its a staggering scenario considering that…

Policy Guidance to Support Climate Action by National Tourism Administrations

Byron Adonis Mutingwende1 year ago03 mins

The policy guidance was developed to assist governmental agencies dedicated to tourism in the development of tourism climate action policies and initiatives to support the low-carbon transition for tourism. This guidance addresses four areas that National Tourism Administrations (NTAs) can focus on. Foremost, NTAs need to engage with national climate policy-making processes in their country,…

The world compelled to unite against corruption

Byron Adonis Mutingwende3 years ago3 years ago06 mins

A number of institutions globally commemorated International Anticorruption Day yesterday under the theme: “UNCAC at 20: Uniting the world Against Corruption.” The commemorations are held globally on the 9th of December with the aim to raise awareness about the impact of corruption on the economy and people’s livelihoods. It is another opportunity to take stock…

SADC seeks to increase efficiency of Internet regional traffic

Byron Adonis Mutingwende6 years ago08 mins

The Southern African Development Community (SADC) is seeking to increase efficiency of regional traffic in an effort to address the slow and expensive exchange of African inter-country traffic via overseas hubs. This emerged at the SADC Capacity Building Workshop on Regional Internet Exchange Points (RIXPs) / National Internet Exchange Points (NIXPs) Connectivity and Monitoring and…

Driving Deal-Making in Mozambique Post-COVID-19

Byron Adonis Mutingwende4 years ago4 years ago07 mins

By Grace Goodrich The country seeks to engage local service providers to supply goods and services to gas megaprojects to drive in-country value generation and retention Mozambique defied global investment flows by reporting a rise in deal activity in 2020. Now, the country seeks to engage local service providers to supply goods and services to…

Battle of the minds at Old Mutual Schools Quiz

Byron Adonis Mutingwende7 years ago03 mins

Some 200 schools from across the country are participating in the new season of Old Mutual Schools Quiz at the weekend with organisers anticipating an exciting battle of the minds gig. Takudzwa Tsikwa, Old Mutual Schools Quiz Spokesperson, said there were new entrants while others were tried and tested horses. “The top four schools from…

OR Tambo is emerging as the continent’s ‘narco’ airport

Byron Adonis Mutingwende5 years ago010 mins

Nearly 20% of all people arrested in Hong Kong airport in 2018 and 2019 for the possession of illegal substances brought drugs from Johannesburg via South Africa’s OR Tambo airport, according to Hong Kong prison chaplain John Wotherspoon, who is in South Africa currently raising awareness around the recent surge in air-trafficking via Africa’s biggest…

Antelope Park’s wildlife conservation brings benefits to communities

Byron Adonis Mutingwende7 years ago07 mins

By Byron Mutingwende The wildlife conservation project being spearheaded by the Antelope Park is bringing numerous benefits to participating local communities and the environment. Tourists from the United Kingdom who were on a tour of the country prior, during and after the Sanganai Hlanganani Tourism Expo, courtesy of the Zimbabwe Tourism Authority, had…

Media, CSOs urged to strengthen monitoring, accountability of the extractive sector

Byron Adonis Mutingwende5 years ago5 years ago05 mins

Civil society organisations (CSOs) and the media have been urged to strengthen the monitoring and accountability of the extractive sector in the country’s increasingly volatile and opaque political economy. This emerged at a meeting organised by the Zimbabwe National Editors Forum (Zinef) in collaboration with the Zimbabwe Coalition on Debt and Development (Zimcodd) held in…

FAO Commits to Resuscitating Horticulture Industry

Byron Adonis Mutingwende5 years ago5 years ago08 mins

By Joyce Mukucha and Anyway Yotamu In an effort to support the agricultural sector and eradicate hunger and poverty in Zimbabwe, the Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations (FAO) has handed over a substantial donation to the Horticulture Development Council (HDC), a parastatal which operates under the Ministry of Lands, Agriculture,Water,Rural Resettlement. The…

CiZC engages SADC on deepening political and economic crisis bedevilling Zimbabwe.

Byron Adonis Mutingwende7 years ago07 mins

The Crisis in Zimbabwe Coalition on October 30, 2018 met with the SADC Chairperson and President of Namibia, H.E Hage Geingob at State House in Windhoek, Namibia to brief him on the deepening political and economic crisis bedevilling Zimbabwe. The meeting, came upon a request by the Crisis in Zimbabwe Coalition and a delegation from…

Private Sector Financing central to achieving climate change mitigation and adaptation

Byron Adonis Mutingwende3 years ago014 mins

Central to achieving climate change mitigation and adaptation is the issue of access to climate finance from the private sector, stakeholders at the Common Market for East and Southern Africa (COMESA) meeting reckon. The sentiments came to the fore today during the COMESA Regional Meeting on Private Sector Climate Finance Investment Mobilization in Harare today….

Author Anesu Masvaure reaches out to Alpha Cottage Orphanage

Byron Adonis Mutingwende1 year ago1 year ago04 mins

As part of her philanthropic work, the author of the Christian book, “Hearing The Voice of God”, Anesu Masvaure, has pledged to give 10 percent of her book sales to the Alpha Cottage Orphanage based in Masvingo. Speaking to this publication in an interview, Masvaure said she has a soft heart for the emancipation of…

Tawanda Kanhema Spent $5,000 of His Own Money to Put Zimbabwe on Street View

Byron Adonis Mutingwende7 years ago016 mins

Zimbabwe is too far for many people to visit, but 37-year-old Tawanda Kanhema grew up here (Zimbabwe) before moving to the United States. Thanks to Kanhema, though, you’ll soon be able to play virtual tourist, thanks to his work and the magic of Google Street View, Kanhema, who left the country to study journalism and documentary film-making…

Ispahani Test trophy unveiled

Byron Adonis Mutingwende4 years ago01 mins

The trophy for the Ispahani Test Match, powered by Toffee, between Zimbabwe and Bangladesh has been launched. Zimbabwe stand-in captain Brendan Taylor and Bangladesh skipper Mominul Haque unveiled the silverware during a brief ceremony held at Harare Sports Club on the eve of the match. The Test is scheduled for 7-11 July and…

REDAN contaminates fuel with water

Byron Adonis Mutingwende2 years ago2 years ago04 mins

By Lloyd Rabaya In a shocking incident, energy giant Redan yesterday contaminated unsuspecting clients’ cars with water, Spiked Online Media can exclusively reveal. According to an insider who requested anonymity, at least six cars were refueled with water yesterday evening after the heavy rains that hit the capital city. “Redan put water instead of petrol…

Small scale miners struggling to adhere to COVID-19 regulations

Byron Adonis Mutingwende5 years ago5 years ago03 mins

By Habakkuk Trust Some small scale mining companies are seemingly struggling to adhere to COVID-19 safety precautions at a time when positive cases are on the rise. These revelations came after a snap survey conducted by Habakkuk Trust in Bubi and Umzingwane Districts to ascertain COVID-19 compliance in the sector. Habakkuk Trust has noted with concern…

IRI, NDI to observe Zimbabwean elections

Byron Adonis Mutingwende7 years ago04 mins

In response to President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s public statements welcoming international observers to monitor the upcoming Zimbabwe elections, the International Republican Institute (IRI) and the National Democratic Institute (NDI) are deploying a joint Zimbabwe International Election Observation Mission (ZIEOM) to observe the 2018 Zimbabwe elections. The IRI-NDI ZIEOM has opened an office in the Milton Park…

Peace and youth advocate calls for religious tolerance

Byron Adonis Mutingwende1 year ago04 mins

Writes Marlvin Ngiza Blessing Brandon Chitavati, the president of the Federation of African Child, who is also a peace and youth advocate, has cited the relevance of religious tolerance in communities to reinforce peace and unity. In his presentation as a panelist at the double book launch by Blessing Nyakabau which was recently held in…

MSF: Disembarkation of 629 people on board the Aquarius cannot be delayed further

Byron Adonis Mutingwende7 years ago07 mins

By MSF Doctors Without Borders (MSF) is urging European Member States to facilitate the immediate disembarkation of 629 people rescued over the weekend in Mediterranean and now aboard Aquarius, a dedicated search and rescue vessel run by SOS MEDITERRANEE in partnership with MSF. Aquarius remains in international waters off Malta and Italy, the countries with…

Minor Hotels to Launch Anantara Stanley and Livingstone Victoria Falls Hotel

Byron Adonis Mutingwende7 months ago7 months ago08 mins

Minor Hotels, an international hotel owner, operator, and investor with more than 550 hotels in 56 countries in Asia Pacific, the Middle East, Africa, the Indian Ocean, Europe, and the Americas, announces the upcoming addition to its portfolio in Africa – Anantara Stanley & Livingstone Victoria Falls Hotel. A debut for both Minor Hotels and Anantara Hotels & Resorts in…

NetOne proud to participate in OK Grand Challenge Promotion

Byron Adonis Mutingwende7 years ago7 years ago04 mins

By Byron Mutingwende NetOne was part of the 30th Anniversary of the OK Grand Challenge Promotion where it handed over prices to winners at the OK Mart on Friday 15 June 2018. According to Tendai Makomva, the OK Zimbabwe Marketing Manager, the retail brand was happy to partner NetOne among other leading corporates…

NMB opens sub-branches

Byron Adonis Mutingwende7 years ago7 years ago03 mins

The sub-branch that NMB Bank opened recently in Bindura is one of a number of sub‑branches the bank intends to open in various cities and towns around the country to provide banking, advisory and support services to its customers. There has been a huge expansion in the NMB customer base. Most of these customers transact…

FastJet spreads its wings: Launches Victoria Falls-Maun route

Byron Adonis Mutingwende3 years ago02 mins

Yesterday was a great day for tourism as FastJet launched an inaugural flight from Victoria Falls to Maun in Botswana. The new service route will operate four times a week on a Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday. The new flight arrangement will provide the much-needed scheduled connectivity between Victoria Falls and Maun allowing visitors the…

South Korea church hit by COVID-19 says members to give plasma for research

Byron Adonis Mutingwende5 years ago5 years ago03 mins

SEOUL (Reuters) – Around 4,000 recovered COVID-19 patients from a religious group at the centre of South Korea’s largest outbreak will donate plasma for research, an official said on Tuesday, a day after local officials filed a lawsuit against the church. In February and March, a massive outbreak among members of the Shincheonji Church of…

Budget cut hampers Bikita RDC Ward 23 development projects

Byron Adonis Mutingwende1 year ago04 mins

Councillor Mark Mutengani of Ward 23 in Bikita Rural District Council (RDC) said a directive by the Minister of Local Government and Public Works to cut the local authority’s budget affected most of the capital projects in the area. He revealed the information during the second quarter full council meeting held on the 28th of…

Drop charges against Arterial Network members: Zimbabwean authorities told

Byron Adonis Mutingwende6 years ago06 mins

Artwatch Africa has called on Zimbabwean authorities to drop charges against Arterial Network Chairperson and three others harassed over a new film “The Lord of Kush.” Theatre in the Park, (TITP) a popular creative space in Harare operated by Arterial Network Chairperson Daves Guzha, was invaded on Saturday 27 July 2018, by Zimbabwean police officers. During…

Zimbabwe gears up for ITB Berlin 2018

Byron Adonis Mutingwende7 years ago07 mins

Staff Writer The Ministry of Tourism and Hospitality Industry (MOTHI) together with the Zimbabwe Tourism Authority (ZTA) will lead the tourism industry to promote Zimbabwe at the leading world tourism fair, International Tourism Bourse (ITB) Berlin slotted for 07 – 11 March 2018. This year marks the country’s 36th participation at this show, which is…

Communities exercise self-governance in the face of Covid-19

Byron Adonis Mutingwende5 years ago5 years ago03 mins

By Habakkuk Trust Rural communities in Matabeleland have taken it upon themselves to curb the increase in imported cases arising from illegal returnees. The issue of border jumpers making an illegal entry into the country without undergoing screening and testing has been a cause of concern in recent weeks. Habakkuk Trust Community Advocacy Action Teams…

High Court upholds rights of children

Byron Adonis Mutingwende7 years ago02 mins

Justice Joseph Mafusire handed down his written judgment for the original #SafeSchools case, the Amalgamated Rural Teachers’ Union of Zimbabwe (ARTUZ) v ZANU PF & Minister of Education HC 263/18. It is a bold judgment upholding the rights of children, teachers and schools. Here are some quotations from the judgment: “I was satisfied that the…

Vela welcomes High Court judgment setting aside the AG-BDO report

Byron Adonis Mutingwende5 years ago5 years ago08 mins

…Vows to fight smear campaign Former National Social Security Authority (NSSA) chairperson Robin Vela has pledged to continue to fight abuse of power, political expediency and overreach, and corruption after a landmark court judgment vindicated him. Hailing the damning High Court ruling which found that adverse findings and conclusions relating to him in an Auditor-General…