FAO, WFP programmes improving food security in drought-prone Masvingo Province

By Byron Mutingwende   United Nations agencies of the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) and the World Food Programme are implementing projects to ensure food security in communities in the drought-prone Masvingo Province. WFP Food Assistance for Assets (FFA) Project Courtesy of a United Nations in Zimbabwe organised media tour, this publication visited the  Chebvute…

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Leadership and management under the spotlight

By Lovemore Chazingwa (Business Correspondent) The art and science of establishing oneself and practicing as a leader will take a new impetus with the coming on board of a broad-based nexus aptly called Leadership Conversation. This leadership meeting point is a collaborative effort by the Transformational Mindset Institute (TMI) and the Africa Leadership and Management Academy…

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MultiChoice Africa Accelerator Programme to boost African SMMEs

At a time when unemployment challenges and economic instability are high, small and medium-sized businesses (SMMEs) are proving to be the engines of economic growth and job creation throughout the African continent. In recognition of the critical role SMMEs play, MultiChoice launched the MultiChoice Africa Accelerator programme which trained 29 businesses across 9 African countries…

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Israel turns Gaza’s al-Shifa hospital into ruins after two-weeks of raid

Ambassador of the state of Palestine to Zimbabwe, Dr Tamer Almassri condemns in the strongest terms the Israeli occupation forces’ two-week raid into Gaza’s biggest hospital, leaving it in complete ruins with over 400 Palestinian civilians including doctors killed who had sought shelter within the hospital compound. Dozens of bodies, some decomposed, have been found…

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Theatre in the Park gives space for free thought

In their first installment of a well-structured artistic act called Poetic Dances – Aspirations in Proverbs, Theatre in the Park and Rooftop Promotions are giving a deserved platform for inter-generational dialogue to the ordinary people. A piece of artwork aptly dubbed Gorerino Hakurarwi Tisina Kuzvigadzira will be performed at Theatre in the Park on Friday…

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Insurer brings mobile agricultural technology to the field

The AgriShow held at Borrowdale Racecourse from Thursday last week until Saturday was an eye opener for those who attended it for the first time, with an impressive exhibition of agricultural equipment, much of which was large modern sophisticated machinery. The show, held by the Agricultural Dealers and Manufacturers Association (ADMA), attracted not only manufacturers…

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Increased access to the digital economy promotes consumer rights

Increased access to the digital economy strengthens digital protection, Dr. Jenfan Muswere, in a speech read on his behalf on the commemoration of World Consumer Rights Day today by his deputy in the same ministry, Dr. Dingumuzi Phuti has said. He said digital technology has created unprecedented new opportunities for consumers as it facilitates communication;…

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Good back-up power now essential for security systems

Safeguard Security has advised householders and business people to ensure their properties are secure and that security alarm batteries are adequate to protect their properties during electricity load shedding, particularly at night.   The recently introduced load shedding, which is seeing some areas going without electricity for more than 10 hours every day, is leaving…

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Cassava Smartech partners with the Anglican Church

Members set to benefit from insurance cover, farming technology & logistics support MUTARE – Cassava Smartech Zimbabwe on Friday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Anglican Diocese of Manicaland aimed at supporting the church with insurance, farming solutions, and logistics services, among other things. The move is expected to see thousands of members…

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NetOne’s leading innovations win gold at ZITF 2024

Telecoms giant, NetOne Cellular, has been voted the Best Exhibition in the ICT sector in recognition of the innovative design of its exhibition stand which was a ‘preferred destination’ for hundreds of visitors at this year’s prestigious Zimbabwe International Trade Fair. NetOne won the award that celebrates an exhibitor’s innovation whether demonstrated through product development…

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ARC set to sign a Drought Response Cost Insurance Policy Agreement with Zimbabwe

By Anyway Yotamu In an exciting development, the Africa Risk Capacity (ARC) has been reported to have intention to sign a Drought Response Cost Insurance Policy Agreement with Zimbabwe. This was said by Senator Monica Mutswangwa who is the government spokesperson on Tuesday the 3rd of December 2019 during a post cabinet briefing in Harare….

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Infrastructure Africa Forum Highlights: AUDA-NEPAD Hosts Pivotal Infrastructure Project Deal Rooms

The Cape Town International Conference Center hosted on 16-17 July 2024, the Infrastructure Africa Forum. The Forum saw attendance from a diverse group, including government officials and policymakers, international and regional development partners, private sector investors and financiers, infrastructure development experts, and practitioners, as well as civil society organizations and advocacy groups. Africa’s infrastructure development…

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The environment impacts education: Good Care, David Mascott schools

By Byron Mutingwende   A clean, safe and inclusive environment is a critical ingredient for sound education, the leadership of the Good Care Pre-school and David Mascott Country School has said.   The two schools participated in a national monthly clean up campaign initiated by President Mnangagwa to be held every first Friday of every…

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CNRG and Labour Unions call for National Day/Public Holiday to honour Kamandama Mine disaster victims

The Centre for Natural Resource Governance (CNRG), National Mine Workers Union of Zimbabwe (NMWUZ), and Zimbabwe Diamond and Allied Minerals Workers Union (ZDAMWU) are urging the government to declare June 6th as a national day to commemorate the 1972 Kamandama Mine disaster and to raise awareness on the deteriorating safety standards in the mines. On…

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A plus for foot-golf in Kadoma

Writes Ronnie Chisamba The Kadoma community is set to benefit from the recent Footgolf district outreach program which was held by the Zimbabwe Footgolf Association, at Jameson High (Kadoma) on Friday last week. Participants were drawn from Mhondoro Ngezi and Sanyati Districts. Teachers from the local schools and the 15 participants were introduced to footgolf…

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ZINATHA condemns cultural practices that promote girl child abuse

By Marlvin Ngiza Societies have been warned against abusing traditional practices such as “chimutsamapfihwa” which is seen as a perpetrator of child marriages when it is done the wrong way. Zimbabwe National Traditional Healers Association (ZINATHA) President George Kandiero urged societies to change such beliefs and respect the rights of children. Kandiero added that the…

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Agree on an African or local solution to the alarming situation: PAP urges Libyans

The Pan-African Parliament (PAP) is monitoring the social, humanitarian and security situation in Libya with great concern. The Parliament rejects and condemns the suffering of the Libyan people and urges them to agree on an African or Libyan solution to the alarming situation of the country. It has noted the latest escalations of violence in…

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In the wake of COVID-19, unite for development: President Mnangagwa urged

By Tinashe Eric Muzamhindo No way about it, we definitely need President Emmerson Mnangagwa around to make two serious resolutions around leadership, organization, and Institutions. We are way beyond politics, slogans, and bootlicking, we need each other. The rate at which people are dying, no time for cheap politics, bootlicking, blame game, slogans, this is…

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Inclusive and holistic approach needed to address the national crisis

By National Association of Non-Governmental Organisations The National Association of Non-Governmental Organisations (NANGO) is concerned that our country continues to experience protracted national crisis. This crisis is characterized by continued intolerance, polarization, corruption, disregard for the rule of law, contravention of the constitution and marginalisation of vulnerable groups and communities, among other factors. NANGO notes…

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Partnerships leading to greater access to nutritious food and affordable diets

The Coalition on Sustainable Productivity Growth for Food Security and Resource Conservation (SPG Coalition) brings together researchers, non-governmental organizations, and private sector partners to advance a world with greater access to nutritious food and affordable diets. The Coalition recognizes that increasing the productivity of natural resources through climate adaptation and mitigation is instrumental to reaching…

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Chinese researchers find new gene enhancing wheat yields in saline soil

Chinese researchers have decoded a novel salt-tolerance gene in wheat, resulting in yield increases of 5 percent to 9 percent in experimental varieties grown in saline-alkali soils. The study findings have been published in the journal Nature Genetics. Wang Meng, corresponding author of the study, from the Institute of Soil Science (ISS), Chinese Academy of…

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Government scales up e-learning

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…

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Stephen Chifunyise’s rich legacy earns him festival in his name

The Stephen Chifunyise International Theatre Festival would not have come at a more opportune time than now since the man left a rich legacy in the arts industry. Stephen J Chifunyise died in August 2019 after a life dedicated to creative and cultural expression not only in Zimbabwe but Africa and the wider world through…

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Climate Smart Agriculture comes as farming model

Climate-Smart Agriculture (CSA) comes as a farming model for a sustainable agricultural production system aimed at food security even during climatic calamities in eight countries, including Bangladesh. Officials said the D-8 grouping adopted a proposal on the introduction of the CSA model in the developing eight economies. Bangladesh had proposed the system in the D-8…

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The revolutionary Institute Of Entrepreneurs Zimbabwe officially launches in Bulawayo

Saturday the 4th of November 2023 became a day to remember for the Bulawayo residents, especially those inclined to entrepreneurship and business when the Institute Of Entrepreneurs Zimbabwe was officially launched. This launch attracted the Minister of State for Devolution and Provincial Affairs for Bulawayo Metropolitan, Hon. Judith Ncube who was ably represented by Madam…

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Be inclusive, tolerant and co-exist: Churches urged

Gideon Madzikatidze recently in Mwenezi Opinion leaders have been urged to promote preserve and initiate peace before during and after elections, founder of Kuera Apostolic Church, Bishop Honest Mupepe has said. Speaking during a week-long workshop on “promoting peace in rural areas and healing of political violence victims among the marginalised and underprivileged” members of…

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Old Mutual Amazing Voices Season 2 attracts huge interest from upcoming musicians

Applications are already coming in from musically-gifted Zimbabweans for the second season of one of Africa’s biggest televised talent searches, Old Mutual Amazing Voices. Liz Dziva, publicity and public relations manager of MultiChoice Zimbabwe, said entry for applications opened on October 28, with huge interest among people keen to win the grand prize of US$100 000….

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Oxfam Creating a Conducive Environment for Smallholder Farmers

By Joyce Mukucha and Anyway Yotamu Considering that 70 percent of the population in Africa is constituted by small-holder farmers, Oxfam in conjunction with the Food, Agriculture and Natural Resources Policy Analysis Network (FANRPAN) is working tirelessly to create an enabling environment to transform agriculture markets for the small holder farming households. The main thrust…

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ERC produces Zimbabwe harmonised elections discrepancies

By ERC Information department The 2018 Zimbabwe Harmonised Election results have been plagued with gross inconsistencies and irregularities to the extent that they have shaken the core foundations pillaring the credibility of the electoral process. Credibility and verifiability are constitutionally at the core of the Zimbabwe Electoral Commission’s (ZEC) function, and the Commission was obligated…

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