South Africa winning the Rugby World Cup will inspire millions on the African continent Khaled Babbou, President of Rugby Africa (http://www.RugbyAfrique.com), and all the African unions’ presidents gathered in Tokyo congratulate the South African Rugby Union (SARU) on their successful Rugby World Cup and highlights the importance of African success for the future development of…
By Joyce Mukucha Following the commissioning of the Information and Communication Technologies (ICT’s) Plant that is the brainchild of the Office of the President and Cabinet in Msasa, Harare, Vice President Kembo Mohadi stressed the need to embrace more digital initiatives. He emphasised that digital initiatives play a pivotal role in the easy access to…
Interview conducted By Baboloki Semele Although a great deal of attention and focus in Africa is actually more on economic failure and political instability, there is quite a lot happening on the ground, showing Africa thriving. This publication caught up with Dr. Karen Villholth, principal researcher and groundwater focal point for International Water Management Institute….
Engineer Jacob Kudzayi Mutisi As a shareholder with equity in every listed company on the Zimbabwe Stock Exchange (ZSE) with the majority of them battling to survive. The time has come to ask how the Zimbabwean companies and the South African companies survived during the time when sanctions were imposed on them in the 60s…
By Byron Mutingwende In pursuit of improving human rights through the participation of people with disabilities in social, economic and political spheres in Zimbabwe, youths with disabilities are monitoring the implementation of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of People with Disabilities (UNCRPD). Elisa Ravengai, the National Coordinator of the Federation of…
Zimbabwe’s tourism sector will once again participate at a series of high-profile industry conferences and seminars at the leading global event, World Travel Market (WTM) London, which takes place from 4 – 6 November 2019 at ExCeL, London. The Zimbabwe Tourism Authority (ZTA) in conjunction with the Ministry of Environment, Tourism and Hospitality Industry will…
Demonstrating its commitment to the people of Zimbabwe, the United States President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) through the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), launched two projects worth a combined US$78 million to provide critical HIV healthcare services for over half a million Zimbabweans. “The United States is proud to stand with the…
The Zimbabwe Election Support Network (ZESN) has expressed concern over the indefinite suspension of by-elections by Hon Constantino Chiwenga, the Minister of Health and Child Care who is also the Vice President of the Republic of Zimbabwe. The independent electoral body said the move taken as a health emergency COVID-19 response undercuts Constitutional principles on…
Africa has a real opportunity to transform its food systems, reduce its import bill, and create wealth, HE. Dr. Jakaya Kikwete, the former president of the United Republic of Tanzania and Africa Food Prize (AFP) chair has said. He made the remarks at the 2023 African Green Revolution Forum (AGRF) during a session titled ‘Parliamentary…
By Trevor Makonyonga Norton is billed to come alive on Saturday as an entourage of Zim’s A-List comedians, Doc Vikela and Simba the Comic King are set to invade the small town where they are set to perform at Oliver Mtukudzi’s joint Pakare Paye Arts Center. Supporting acts on the day will be Prosper, The…
On November 20, 2019, nominations for the 62nd Grammy Awards were announced. This list is limited to Nigerian acts who have been nominated for their own work and not those nominated by association. Burna Boy’s album, African Giant got nominated in the Best World Music Album category. He was nominated in the category alongside Altin Gün for Gece, Bokanté &…
By Joyce Mukucha The Minister of Sports, Arts and Recreation, Kirsty Coventry has appealed to the Government to increase the budget for sporting activities in the country. Speaking during the welcome ceremony for the 2021 International Cricket Council (ICC) Women’s Cricket World Cup Qualifiers in Harare yesterday, Minister Coventry made it clear to President Mnangagwa…
By Catherine Murombedzi A recent visit to purchase weed killer at CP Chemicals in Mt Hampden turned out to be what the doctor had ordered. The month is October, the premises is awash with breast cancer awareness messages. To top it up, the main desk at the purchase point and the reception display pink breast…
by Pat Mooney The idea of a Food Systems Summit seemed timely when it was announced in 2019 by the World Economic Forum and the UN Secretary-General’s Office. But while the need was widely appreciated, the unorthodox proposal by Davos to expand “stakeholder capitalism” to encompass the United Nations alarmed some involved in the food movement….
Old Mutual Zimbabwe has launched the Old Mutual Renewable Energy Fund, a private equity fund dedicated to fostering renewable energy investments in the country. The fund is registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission with Old Mutual, the Government of Zimbabwe, and various UN agencies as its key initial investors. The Old Mutual…
By Charles Dhewa Animals, birds, and trees may not speak English, Chewa, Shona, Ndebele, KiSwahili, or any other language but they certainly speak several languages which human beings are yet to master. Co-existing with microclimates and forests for generations has exposed many African communities to the secret knowledge and languages of nature. As more people…
By Joyce Mukucha The poverty situation in Zimbabwe has increased between the years 2017 and 2019 with urban poverty rising faster as compared to rural poverty while assistance coverage of the extreme poor has gone up, mostly humanitarian assistance. This came to fore during the Zimbabwe National Statistics Agency (ZIMSTAT) workshop on the dissemination of…
The UN Resident Coordinator’s Office in liaison with the Government organised a field visit to Chimanimani from 28 to 29 May 2019 for Ambassadors accredited to Zimbabwe that include Australia, Germany, India, Portugal, South Africa, United Kingdom, and representatives of Embassies of Ireland and Japan. The objective of the field mission was to assess…
The Güzelyurt and Lefke Tour Imagine that the branches of the citrus trees are having a love affair with the waves of Mediterranean…. Imagine that every corner of the place you can smell the history blended with the traditional taste… Imagine that you are in a place that the name of the island…
Effects of a decade long conflict in Borno State begin to show as some of 1,8 million displaced people now suffer from mental illnesses. The effects of a decade long conflict in Northeast Nigeria between the military and armed groups, are beginning to show as some of the 1,8 million displaced people, are now suffering…
By Sujatha Byravan Powerful lobbies with vested interests see agro-ecology as a threat to their influence on farming systems Agro-ecology is recognised worldwide as a system that enhances fertile landscapes, increases yields, restores soil health and biodiversity, promotes climate resilience and improves farmers’ well-being. Its practices are supported by many agricultural scientists, the Food and…
By Byron Mutingwende The Forum for African Women Educationalists – Zimbabwe Chapter (FAWEZI) is working to promote the uptake and performance of girls in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM). “As an organisation that has been working in schools in Zimbabwe since 1998, FAWEZI has been implementing various projects to promote girls education….
By Rumbidzai Mukori How many times have we asked ourselves this question or do we simply eat whatever we can find and assume that we are eating well? I also used to base my life around this assumption, that healthy foods are expensive and so I will just eat something, whether it is beneficial for…
This year’s edition of the Harare International Festival of the Arts (HIFA) is set to explode to life from the 1st to the 6th of May 2018 with 250 visiting artists from 33 countries expected to jet in to the country to participate in what will surely be an unforgettable lifetime experience. Officially opening this…
Hon Dr. Tatenda Mavetera, the Minister of Information Communication Technology, Postal, and Courier Services has hit the ground running to ensure Zimbabwe is up to speed with technological advancements. The maverick politician was entrusted to oversee the critical ministry in a Cabinet appointed by President Mnangagwa after the 23 August 2023 harmonised elections. Driven by…
Zimbabwe will host a magnificent Conference on Intellectual Property (IP), Innovation and Value Addition for Business Competitiveness and Sustainable Development in Africa for the first time. This was revealed by the Permanent Secretary for the Ministry of Justice, Legal and Parliamentary Affairs, Mrs Virginia Mabiza at a press conference held in Harare today. The conference…
MIDRAND, SOUTH AFRICA – Kwanele Foundation, a non-profit organisation based in South Africa is partnering with the Pan African Parliament (PAP) in working to address gender-based violence (GBV) on the continent. In an interview with Spiked Online Media on the sidelines of the Pan-African Parliament’s official opening of the Committee Sitting in Midrand today, Sihle…
Staff Writer Nine men have been arrested over a Penhalonga underground gold ore heist. Innocent Chinonzwa, 39, Lovemore Chinonzwa, 37, Maxwell Masamvu, 39, Bright Mabonore, 40, John Mbeu, 42, Wiskes Kovhiwa, 32, Marlon Maringa, 28, Wellington Moyo, 35, and Terrence Mukodza, 34, were not asked to plead when they were arraigned before a Mutare magistrate…
… but major breakthroughs still can be made New multi-sector, nation-wide research shows Zimbabwe recorded a decrease in maternal mortality from 614 to 462 maternal deaths per 100 000 live births since 2014, and an increase in full immunisation coverage to 85%. But more needs to be done in several areas such as to…
Zimbabwe is working on improving the quality of data and bridging gaps therein to enable the Country to report to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) under the National Communications (NCs) and the Biennial Update Reports (BURs). This emerged during the ongoing Quality Assurance of Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Inventory System and GHG…
By Tafadzwa Muranganwa Various women leaders from civic organisations from Zimbabwe and Malawi, also drawn from Parliament, met on Tuesday in Harare to exchange ideas on how to address gender inequalities. The ‘Women’s Leadership Exchange Visit between Malawi and Zimbabwe’s Parliamentary Caucus was facilitated by the Women’s Coalition in Zimbabwe (WCOZ). Speaking at the event,…
There is a need for farmers to plant better seeds that can thrive in the changing climate, Dr Edward Mungai has said. The Kenya Climate Innovation Center CEO told Spice FM that the time has come for farmers to play their role in mitigating the impact of climate change. Further, he added that the use…
The African Union Development Agency (AUDA-NEPAD) and the AU High-Level Panel on Emerging Technologies (APET) are working on accelerating the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) implementation with emerging technologies. This emerged at the 8th Calestous Juma Executive Dialogue (CJED) that took place in Harare, Zimbabwe, from 17th – 19th May under the theme, “Harnessing…
By Timothy Mutizwa It is the nature of life that negative things come and sometimes they pull you down leaving you discouraged and hopeless. The majority will start to dance according to the tune focusing on the torrential and then leave their life goals undone. One should know that bad things do happen but how…
Writes Elvis Dumba Chinhoyi – The media has been challenged to contribute towards veld fire prevention, a menace that is threatening to derail development in the communities. Briefing journalists on the Provincial Fire Awareness Week organized by Environment Management Agency (EMA), Mashonaland West Minister of State for Provincial Affairs and Devolution, Hon Marian Chombo said…
By Tafadzwa Muranganwa An upcoming has penned children’s books which captures the African way of life and is eager to see the books being distributed freely in rural communities. Speaking to this publication, Bernadette Makaya, who is Indian but was married to a Zimbabwean says she got thinking of introducing books that capture the African…
Zimbabwe Rugby Union (ZRU) yesterday announced that Abigail Kawonza has stepped down from her national team coaching position in pursuit of other top portfolios she holds with the ZRU and World Rugby. She was the Head Coach of the Zimbabwe National Women’s Seven’s side, the Lady Cheetahs. Kawonza has led the team in various tournaments…
If young people are successfully brought into the mainstream economy of Zimbabwe, the national drive to achieve middle-income economy status by 2030 is achievable, according to youth empowerment expert Takunda Chiweza. He is the founder and president of the Young Africa Network, which helps young Zimbabweans achieve their dreams of becoming professionals and entrepreneurs,…
The government is committed to ensuring occupational safety and health at the workplace it has emerged. Speaking at a meeting held under the theme, “reinforce occupational safety and health preventive culture through optimum gathering and utilization of data” in Harare on 4 October 2015, Priscilla Mupfumira, the Minister of Public Service, Labour and Social Welfare…
By Kunashe Mukande and Lewis Kujeke Bishop Albert Chikuni of Family Life Ministries in collaboration with Family Federation for World Peace and Unification has managed to mobilise people from different religions and traditional groups to attend a marriage blessing ceremony at a local hotel in Harare. When asked how he managed to mobilise people from…
Own Correspondent The Founder and Visionary of the Unstoppable International Family Church (UIFC), Apostle Tinotenda Saruchena, has launched the marriage clinic which comes in the form of all-night prayers every second Friday of every month with the focus to provide counselling to couples, teaching young couples about the principle of marriage and to pray for…
As the country continues to face a multiplicity of challenges, experts who addressed the Zimbabwe Institute of Strategic Thinking (ZIST) conference in Harare today are of the view that a new focus must be a paradigm for thinking about a future in which environmental, social, and economic considerations are balanced in the pursuit of development…
The Zimbabwe Development Cooperation Forum is a platform that is set to expedite the implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in line with the Agenda 2030. On 10 October 2017, the Office of the President and Cabinet, and the United Nations Resident Coordinator convened the first multi-stakeholders meeting of the Zimbabwe Development Cooperation Forum…
The Zimbabwe Electoral Commission (ZEC) has declared Emmerson Mnangagwa of ZANU (PF) as the winner of the 2023 presidential election where he was announced to lead with 52.6% of the vote. In results delivered last night, Mnangagwa’s arch-rival and main challenger, Nelson Chamisa of the Citizens Coalition for Change (CC), garnered 44% of the presidential…
iBASIS, the leading provider of communications solutions for operators and digital players worldwide, and MEO, the leading Portuguese telecommunications operator through its Altice Wholesale Solutions business, have renewed their outsourcing agreement as preferred partners for international Voice and Mobile services. The strategic partnership has also been expanded to include international outbound SMS and 5G mobile…
