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UNDP and Ministry of Local Government and Public Works to Empower Local Authorities with AfCFTA Training

The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in collaboration with the Ministry of Local Government and Public Works (MoLGPW) is set to conduct a series of training workshops aimed at strengthening the capabilities of local authorities to engage effectively with the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA). These workshops will be held in Bulawayo and Mutare….

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Additional vehicles to resource ZETDC operations

Availing more vehicles and work equipment to the Zimbabwe Electricity Transmission and Distribution Company (ZETDC) is part of the power utility’s initiatives to resource its operations and customer service centres across the country, the Chairman of ZESA Holdings, Engineer Dr. Sydney Gata has said. Dr. Gata made the remarks at the ZETDC Vehicle Handover Ceremony…

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EU EOM Zimbabwe final 2023 report recommends improvement of future electoral processes

Today, the European Union Election Observation Mission (EU EOM) to Zimbabwe published its final report on the 23 August 2023 harmonised elections. This report offers a set of key recommendations to improve future electoral processes. EU EOM Chief Observer, Fabio Massimo Castaldo, underscored in the final report presentation: “While election day was largely calm, it…

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Tips for online security and safety in the age of digital remittances

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…

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NetOne lights the Social Scenes on Valentine’s Day

Mobile Network operator NetOne lit up the social scenes with its Valentine’s Day campaign that culminated in a dinner for some of its lucky customers. February being the month of love gave NetOne an opportunity to extend love to its valued subscribers through a twelve-day social media campaign dubbed #YourOneYourOnly. The campaign had different themes for…

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“Rhythms of Southern Africa”: A Musical Journey UK Tour Culminates in a Resounding Success

The grand finale of the “Rhythms of Southern Africa: A Musical Journey” UK tour took place at the illustrious Peterborough New Theatre on November 25th, captivating audiences with a stellar performance. This musical odyssey began its spectacular run in Cambridge on November 4th, setting the stage on fire, and continued its crescendo through a mesmerizing…

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NetOne Joins Other Organisations in Assisting Cyclone IDAI Victims

NetOne parts ways with suspended CEO Lazarus Muchenje

NetOne CEO Lazarus Muchenje’s turbulent tenure ended following the immediate termination of his employment contract by the NetOne Board of Directors, which this publication can reveal. The basis of termination appears to be what Muchenje has been clamouring for at the High Court. Since his appointment to NetOne as the Chief Executive Officer, in April 2018…

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Committees Urged to Participate in Peace Building

By Joyce Mukucha The Peace Committees that work closely with the National Peace and Reconciliation Commission (NPRC) are sustaining the initiative in structures at the districts, constituencies, ward, and village levels to ensure that all levels. Speaking on behalf of Minister of State for Provincial Affairs and Devolution Honourable Oliver Chidau during the Preventive Dialogue…

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African Pastoral Markets Development Platform to foster economic growth

A new era in livestock marketing has dawned through the African Pastoral Markets Development Platform (APMD), which represents a groundbreaking initiative hosted by the African Union Inter-African Bureau for Animal Resources (AU-IBAR). Speaking during the APMD launch, Mohamed Omar, a renowned pastoralist leader, said the platform implementation will reflect the shared commitment to the transformations…

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UNDP Zimbabwe 2023 Annual Report highlights key achievements and future plans

The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Zimbabwe today launched its 2023 Annual Report, celebrating a year of significant achievements and outlining future plans to support Zimbabwe’s sustainable development goals (SDGs). The launch event took place at the Golden Conifer in Harare and brought together key stakeholders, partners, and media representatives. Key Highlights of the Event:…

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Making agro-ecology and its products more consumer-centric

Writes Charles Dhewa The fact that agroecology and other sustainable food production practices are gaining ground against industrial agriculture practices is no longer debatable. However, there is still a lot of work to make agroecology products more consumer-centric. That means proponents of agroecology and sustainable consumption have to re-invent creative ways of promoting agroecology products…

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Silverbird Group and AAA Entertainment Sign $50 Million Deal at IATF

Silverbird Group and AAA Entertainment are entering into a partnership to develop and produce a slate of cinematic African feature films on the continent. AAA Entertainment will bring to the partnership an experienced film development, financing and production team, facilities, and partnership network, while Silverbird Group brings its cinema exhibition and distribution infrastructure and experience…

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Freedom of Expression, Information and Safety of Journalists Sacrosanct: UN

Freedom of Expression, Freedom of Information, and Safety of Journalists in Sub-Saharan Africa and beyond are sacrosanct virtues that should be upheld, Mr. Edward Kallon, the United Nations (UN) Zimbabwe Resident Coordinator has said. He made the remarks today at the UN Regional Workshop to Upscale UN-wide Understanding of the Rights to Freedom of Expression,…

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Apostolic sect adopts ‘online prophecies’

Lifestyle Reporter THE Johanne Masowe Yenyenyedzi Nomwe apostolic sect is now among the very few indigenous apostolic churches to digitize their operations. This comes after the Zvimba-based sect –  led by High Priest Herbert Mtandwa – last week officially unveiled their digital platforms which they hope will enhance their work, giving people from all walks…

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GRI to host landmark International Investment Forum in Dubai

Global Renaissance Investments (GRI) is set to host an International Investment Forum in Dubai, United Arab Emirates from July 24th to July 28th, 2024. Running under the theme “Investment Opportunities in Africa,” this high-profile event aims to bring together key stakeholders and industry leaders to explore and capitalize on investment prospects in the African continent….

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Hon James Chidakwa: one of the jewels of Zimbabwean youths

By Elvis Dzvene Some Zimbabwean youths are jewels to the nation, the likes of James Chidakwa, Happymore Chidziva, Keith Charumbira, Clifford Hlatywayo, Costa Machingauta and the late Chikadaya among others. They served well under the Presidency of the late Dr Richard Morgan Tsvangirai and transitioned well to the anointed presidency of Adv. Nelson Chamisa. They…

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Epworth North MP calls for concerted efforts to preserve wetlands

Writes Edgar Gweshe The Member of Parliament for Epworth North, Zivai Mhetu, has expressed concern over the rampant destruction of wetlands for housing purposes in his constituency. In an interview, Mhetu said land barons were largely behind the invasion of wetlands in the area. If left unchecked, this unfortunate trend will adversely affect the water…

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Africa must upgrade its early warning systems as climate crisis deepens, experts advise

Africa risks continued exposure to climate extremes unless it makes serious efforts to enhance and remodel its early warning systems, experts caution. “The message for Africa is simple — increasing ambition for action is an urgent imperative,” Dr. Richard Munang, the Africa Regional Climate Change Coordinator at the UN Environment Program (UNEP), told the Alliance for Science….

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Get to Know Jeff Bezos’ Ex-Wife To Be, MacKenzie Bezos, Who Could Soon Be Amazon’s largest shareholder and One of the World’s Richest Women

Jeff and MacKenzie Bezos are divorcing after 25 years of marriage. While the Amazon founder’s name is well-known, the news has left some people wondering, who is MacKenzie Bezos? Who is the wife of the richest man in the world, someone who has led a relatively private life as the partner of the powerful founder and executive? MacKenzie…

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Multi-stakeholder collaboration tackles drug abuse head-on in Zvimba North

By Elvis Dumba Zvimba North – Efforts in fighting substance abuse by young people are increasing by the day with more partners taking up the call for zero tolerance against the vice. Marian Chombo Trust in partnership with Zimbabwe Churches Platform for Women and Youth Empowerment Organization in conjunction with Joseph. K Murimuni (JKM) has…

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Harare City Council top officials accused of underhand dealings

By Sowell Chikwari HARARE City Council housing department senior officials have been accused of engaging in underhand dealings facilitating land grabs through corrupt syndicates. This comes as municipal police officers heavily descended on Green View Housing Cooperative members in Westlea indiscriminately beating up people before demolishing their housing structures without warning or producing a court…

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Spotlight on Zimbabwe’s stay-away and protests over deterioration of economy

Soldiers were deployed to residential suburbs across towns and cities as the stay away called for by the Zimbabwe Congress of Trade Unions starting Monday 14 January 2019 turned violent. According to Generation Consensus, its activists on the ground reported widespread violation of rights by soldiers and police. The reported violations included abductions and torture,…

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Empowering the girl-child: Chombo donates sanitary pads

By Elvis Dumba Mutorashanga – Young girls in the rural and farming community of Mutorashanga have hailed their local member of parliament for ensuring they have access to sanitary wear. The girls received an assortment of sanitary wear from Deputy Minister of Local Government and Public Works Marian Chombo who is also the lawmaker for…

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Don't miss 12th Sanganai/Hlanganani Tourism Expo: ZTA

Don’t miss 12th Sanganai/Hlanganani Tourism Expo: ZTA

Zimbabwe Tourism Authority has announced this year’s dates of Sanganai/Hlanganani World Tourism Expo. Speaking at a press conference in Harare yesterday, Acting Chief Executive of the regulatory authority Rita Likukuma said the Fair will be held from 12 – 14 September 2019 at the Zimbabwe International Exhibition Centre.  Likukuma said the registration has opened and…

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K-State, USDA scientists awarded grant to battle invasive stored grain pests

Scientists from Kansas State University and the U.S. Department of Agriculture have launched a project to improve biosecurity against a pair of insects that have battered America’s food supply for decades.   K-State professor of entomology Tom Phillips said the university will lead a $799,976 project funded by USDA’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture…

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Let’s demonstrate against fiscal and monetary policy measures on 11 October: ZCTU

By Byron Mutingwende and Munyaradzi Dhure The Zimbabwe Congress of Trade Unions (ZCTU) has called for nationwide demonstrations on Thursday 11 October 2018 against the recently pronounced fiscal and monetary policy measures. Peter Mutasa, the ZCTU President, while addressing the press on the organised workers’ national action plan against the fiscal and monetary policy measures,…

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USAID Provides Additional US$41, 9 Million to Boost Zimbabwe’s Food Security

By Joyce Mukucha The United States(US) Government through the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) has provided an additional of US$ 41, 9 million to respond to the critical food security situation in Zimbabwe. The fund is meant to ensure that more than one million rural vulnerable Zimbabweans in sixteen districts have access to…

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NAYO appalled by shrinking civic space

The National Association of Youth Organisations (NAYO) has said it is perturbed by the continued crackdown on Civil Society Organisations (CSOs); Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs), Journalists,  activists and human rights defenders; most of whom are youth.  “The crackdown has seen unlawful suspension of NGOs as in the case of COTRAD in Masvingo; targeting of NGO leaders…

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Covid-19 Leaves Women On the Periphery of Economic Activities

By Joyce Mukucha Zimbabwean women running their own projects and businesses have bemoaned the negative impacts which have been brought by the COVID-19 and the resultant lockdowns. Voicing their concerns, business women said just like any other economic and social sectors, the pandemic has fuelled the already existing challenges they were facing due to economic…

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Zambia, Rwanda sign trendsetting agreements with Jakaya Kikwete Cardiac Institute

The historic agreements initiated by Israel based non-profit organization Save a Child’s Heart, will provide lifesaving medical care to thousands of children in Sub-Saharan Africa suffering from congenital heart defects while facilitating sharing of medical skills and knowledge among medical centers within the three countries For the first time in history, the Zambian National Heart…

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Smart Customer Service: Leveraging AI for Seamless Customer Experiences

Writes Fakunle John Aremu   Customer service is a cornerstone of business success, and with the advent of artificial intelligence, companies can now deliver faster, more personalized, and more efficient support. AI tools are transforming customer interactions, streamlining operations, and enhancing customer satisfaction. In this article, we explore how AI tools are making a difference…

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i3forum launches free Numbering Plan Community Platform

–   After successful beta testing, innovative platform opened to industry –   10+ carriers and vendors have signed up as participating members   i3forum, a leading industry association focused on driving global collaboration and innovation within the international communications sector, is proud to announce the launch of its Numbering Plan Community Platform. After completing successful user…

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Engagement and re-engagement drive: Speaker Mudenda meets his Belarus and Iranian counterparts

In the spirit of engagement and re-engagement and in line with the Second Republic’s and the Presidential mantra that “Zimbabwe is a friend to all and enemy to none”, Hon. Advocate Jacob Francis Nzwidamilimo Mudenda, Speaker of Parliament interfaced with the Iranian Parliamentary delegation led by His Excellency, Dr. Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, Speaker of the…

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