Businesses urged to take advantage of regional export opportunities
Zimbabwean businesses are failing to take advantage of export opportunities in the region, leaving South African companies to exploit them, ZimTrade acting chief executive Allan Majuru told the NMB Exporters Breakfast meeting on Friday last week. He said South African trucks were passing through Zimbabwe carrying exports to Tete Province in Mozambique, when Zimbabwean companies…
Motivational: Fearless life is limitless
By Timothy Mutizwa Many people are full of negative beliefs such as I can’t, not me, its too hard, I’m still young and it’s too late but if you want to know the root cause of all these myths, their source seems to be the one and only, the obnoxious which is called fear. Among…
Government allays fears of grain shortages
The government has allayed fears of grain shortages and assured food security for all citizens despite low rainfall amounts countrywide as the Southern African region is grappling with an El Nino-induced drought. This came to the fore as the Ministry of Lands, Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Rural Development toured the National Foods processing plant in…
Plan International refutes partisan conduct allegations in Kwekwe
Plan International Zimbabwe refutes as not accurate, an article which was reported in an online publication www.dailymonitor.co.zw alleging fraudulent activities and partisan bias in the listing of beneficiaries in Kwekwe. In a press statement, the organisation informed the public that it is not registering any new beneficiaries under the Urban Resilience Building (URB) programme as…
Ecobank invests US$50 000 in Mother of Peace Orphanage
Ecobank, the pan-African bank, has invested at least US$50 000 towards Mother of Peace Orphanage in Mutoko as part of their corporate social responsibility. The initiative which dates back to 2015 between Ecobank and Mother of Peace saw the refurbishment of two homes for children, a library and provision of text and exercise books. “We…
Under blockade and in isolation: Treating Gaza’s infections
MSF is dealing with immense challenges while treating many people who have developed bone infections after having been shot by the Israeli army during protests in Gaza over the last year. These infections are adding to the already complicated path to recovery that these injured must tread. Their serious and complex wounds require months –…
Multilateral development banks and the World Trade Organization (WTO) supporting trade finance during the COVID-19 crisis
Since the beginning of the COVID-19 outbreak, multilateral development banks have stepped up trade finance programs to support essential imports and key exports The COVID-19 pandemic has provoked the deepest economic downturn of our lifetimes. In addition to the ongoing shocks to supply and demand, international trade has been affected by a reduction in the…
Civil society calls for sustainable and accountable implementation of SADC’s regional development strategy
Civil society organisations are coming together in Harare and online this week for the annual Non-State Actors Dialogue on the Southern African Development Community’s (SADC) Regional Indicative Strategic Development Plan 2020-2030 (RISDP), on the sidelines of the SADC Heads of State and Government Summit. They will rally behind a call for stronger social accountability in…
Parliamentarians throw weight behind TaLI’s educational campaign
By Byron Mutingwende The Constitution of Zimbabwe has provisions to make education a compulsory right for every child and Parliamentarians have pledged support to the Tag A Life (TaLI)’s Every Child In School (ECIS) Campaign. The campaign calls on the government of Zimbabwe to urgently restore the legacy of education by allowing the…
Media plays critical role in disseminating climate change information
By Byron Mutingwende The media plays a critical role in the dissemination of climate change information, an official from the Government of Zimbabwe has said. In his remarks at a climate change reporting workshop held at Cresta Jameson Hotel in Harare on 7 September 2017, Tirivanhu Muhwati, a Climate Change Scientist in the…
2020: Re-inventing National Heritage(s) for future generations
By Richard Mahomva Consolidating the past to lasting memories Towards the end of 2019 book-lovers witnessed the launch of significant national reminiscent literary work by two veteran nationalists, Retired Colonel Tshinga Dube and Ambassador Cain Mathema. Over the years, Ambassador Mathema has extensively contributed to the body of knowledge in the area of Zimbabwe’s political-economy,…
Over 50 million lives saved in Africa through expanded immunisation programme
An estimated 51.2 million lives have been saved through vaccines in the African region over the past 50 years. For every infant life saved over that period, close to 60 years of life are lived, a new report by the World Health Organization (WHO) finds. These achievements have been possible under the Expanded Programme on…
Kadoma Gospel Show lives up to its billing
By Chimeno Azriel Kadoma Gospel lovers were treated to an early Christmas when renowned gospel singers descended in the mining town and gave polished displays much to the delight of the hundreds of fans who thronged Kadoma Jameson High School last Saturday. Renowned award-winning female gospel singer, Dorcas Moyo, Powerful Worshipper, Ellard Cherayi and his…
Local Government Elections Must Be held Separately
By Dumisani O. Nkomo It’s election year again and as usual the usual suspects are out there promising everything to everyone, everywhere they go. Pertinently below the rubble, of harmonized elections lies a very important plebiscite, local government elections. I would like to strongly argue that like in the past local government or council elections…
Mutsvangwa Faces Political Extinction After Norton Hammering
By Wisdom Mumera Special Advisor to the President, Ambassador Christopher Mutsvangwa is facing a solitary walk down the path into the political sunset after a debilitating loss in the Norton legislative election held on Monday. The war veteran suffered a humiliating loss to incumbent and independent legislator Temba Mliswa coming third behind MDC Alliance candidate…
Nyauchi strikes but Mathews, Mendis lead Sri Lanka fightback
Zimbabwe – 358 all out in 148 overs (Craig Ervine 85, Kevin Kasuza 63, Prince Masvaure 55; Lasith Embuldeniya 5/114, Suranga Lakmal 3/53, Lahiru Kumara 2/82) Sri Lanka – 295-4 in 106 overs (Angelo Mathews 92*, Kusal Mendis 80, Dhananjaya de Silva 42*; Victor Nyauchi 2/38, Donald Tiripano 1/51, Sean Williams 1/67) Day 3 –…
Delta Corporation Unveils Scholarship Scheme
Delta Corporation has unveiled a two-year bursary programme for a bright, but underprivileged pupil who has passed his/her 2018 Ordinary Level examinations and qualifies for Advanced Level in Masvingo Province. The bursary will cater for the pupil at either a Government or mission school and will cover tuition, uniforms, text books and pocket money. In…
Zimbabwe’s Climate Challenge: A Catalyst for Economic Reinvention
Writes Dr Ayodele Odusola, UNDP Zimbabwe Resident Representative Zimbabwe stands at a pivotal moment in its development journey, facing the dual challenge of climate change and economic transformation. The recent Zimbabwe Economic Development Conference (ZEDCON) in Victoria Falls underscored the urgency of addressing these intertwined issues, highlighting both the vulnerabilities we face and the…
Government ensures agricultural sector viability
To ensure agriculture sector viability, the government is taking corrective measures to address some bottlenecks that could impinge on the development of the sector, Dr. Jenfan Miuswere, the Acting Chairperson of the Cabinet Briefings has said. In the 15th Post Cabinet Press Briefing today, Dr Muswere said Cabinet received an update on the 2022/23 Cereal…
ZC donates COVID-19 essentials to children’s home
Zimbabwe Cricket (ZC) has disinfected Chinyaradzo Children’s Home premises and donated hygiene essentials and some medication to support the orphanage’s COVID-19 fight. The essentials were presented to the Harare home by a ZC delegation led by acting managing director Givemore Makoni and including director of cricket Hamilton Masakadza as well as Zimbabwe limited-overs captain Chamu…
Game over for Lenovo Legion smartphone range
By Chris Donkin Lenovo discontinued its gaming-focused Legion smartphone line, stating the move was part of a wider business transformation and gaming portfolio consolidation. In a statement to Mobile World Live, the electronics company reiterated its commitment to the broader gaming category, which it also uses the Legion brand in. “As a leader in gaming devices…
Government confident of clearing housing backlog before 2025: Minister
By Elvis Dumba Nyabira – National Housing and Social Amenities minister, Hon Daniel Garwe said government is set to meet its ambitious target to construct 320 000 houses by 2025 using new building technologies. Government seeks to clear a housing backlog of about 2 million to achieve the aim of National Development Strategy on housing…
Merck Foundation marks “World Hypertension Day 2019”
Merck Foundation has been providing One Year Diploma in Preventive Cardiovascular Medicine and Diabetes to young doctors from more than 40 African and Asian countries Merck Foundation (www.Merck-Foundation.com), the philanthropic arm of Merck KGaA Germany marked‘World Hypertension Day 2019’ by building hypertension care capacity in Africa and Asia through their nationwide programs. Dr. Rasha Kelej, CEO…
Highfield Mbira Player Durrel Nyazika Receives State-of-the-Art Studio Equipment from USA Nonprofit
In the heart of Highfield, a vibrant suburb of Harare, the soulful sounds of the mbira have long been a staple of the community’s traditional tapestry. Among the talented musicians who have kept this tradition alive is Durrel Nyazika, a gifted new-generation mbira player whose passion for the instrument has recently garnered international attention. Durrel’s…
RWA members demand equitable access to land
By Byron Mutingwende Members of the Rural Women’s Assembly (RWA) have said that there is still a long way to go for them in owning and controlling land in comparison to their male counterparts. The sentiments were revealed at a policy dialogue meeting organised by Women and Land in Zimbabwe (WLZ) held at Mandel…
Cyber-attacks, computer and network security breaches a barrier to ICTs uptake
The rate at which ICTs have advanced has resulted in increased cyber-attacks, computer, and network security breaches, Dr. Gift Machengete, the Director-General of the Postal and Telecommunication Regulatory Authority of Zimbabwe (POTRAZ) has said. Dr. Machengete made the remarks during the virtual Forum of the World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS) 2021’s High-Level Policy…
WhatsApp Business App Rollout Begins for iOS Devices
WhatsApp Business, a separate version of WhatsApp that’s designed to allow businesses to communicate with their customers, has begun to launch on iOS. WABetaInforeports that it discovered the app on the Mexican App Store, and users have subsequently reported that the app is also available in France and Brazil. WhatsApp Business was first released on Android…
Empowering youths addresses challenges to unemployment, migration
By Byron Mutingwende and Hilda Sipono Unemployment has compounded challenges faced by youths and creating programmes to empower young men and women has been seen as a panacea to the problem, the Church of Central Africa Presbyterian (CCAP) has said. Rev Gibson Botomani, the CCAP Synod of Harare Youth Director, speaking at the…
Providing new models of HIV service delivery in Mwenezi
In Mwenezi, people living with HIV used to travel as far as 60 kilometres to get to the nearest clinics to collect life saving anti-retroviral treatment. In extreme cases, patients were forced to walk for two days to reach clinics in neighbouring districts to collect medication. Health facilities are very scarce in Mwenezi, with only…
AfCFTA, climate change on the agenda as PAP President meets H.E. William Ruto
The President of the Republic of Kenya, H.E. William Ruto has called on the Pan-African Parliament (PAP) to be the continent’s standard-bearer on issues affecting African citizens. These include issues related to intra-African trade, climate change, democracy, and good governance. The call was made during an audience accorded to the President of the Pan-African Parliament,…
Human Induced Climate Change Calls for Everyone’s Attention
By Tendai Guvamombe The science is sobering; the global temperature in 2012 was among the hottest since records began in 1880. Make no mistake: without concerted action, the very future of our planet is in peril,” said the Managing Director, International Monetary Fund, Christine Lagarde said in 2012. This unfortunate situation among others now…
Sekuru Banda tops 2018 list of 10 most popular, powerful religious leaders
By Byron Mutingwende The famous Sekuru Banda has emerged the best on the Top 10 list of most popular and powerful religious leaders in Zimbabwe that was released by Achievers’ Forum Zimbabwe. “We are not surprised by Sekuru Banda’s achievement because he has been riding on a wave of success – not only in terms…
Masiyiwa urges unity of purpose in fight against Coronavirus
Econet Founder and Group Chairman Strive Masiyiwa has urged businesses to join hands with Government to fight the Coronavirus outbreak. Writing on his Facebook blog, Masiyiwa called on people to lay aside their differences and combat the outbreak, which the World Health Organization has declared a global health emergency. Masiyiwa wrote: #Chinese Businesses are on…
Theatre in the Park hosts fundraising concert for legendary musician Bob Nyabinde
Rooftop Promotions has organized a fundraising musical concert to be hosted by its performance venue Theatre in the Park this Friday October 1st, 2021 between 6:30 PM and 9:30 PM. The concert is aimed at fundraising for the music legend Bob Nyabinde fondly known as The Headmaster who has been unwell for a while. Artists…
Strategic planning in the City of Harare: what went wrong and what needs to be fixed?
By Elmond Bandauko During my strategic planning and management course, I did an analysis of the City of Harare’s current strategic plan (2012-2025), with the objective of identifying positive traits, weak points and provide policy recommendations that can strengthen the City’s strategic planning practices. This brief synthesises my perspectives on Harare’s vision of becoming a…
U.S. Embassy celebrates women fighting against injustice
The United States Embassy culminated their Women’s History Month celebration on March 28, 2019 by honouring women who fought against injustice, discrimination and partiality during the Civil Rights Movement in the United States. The screening of the film, The Secret Lives of Bees, a film based on Sue Monk Kidd’s novel, headlined the event in…
Microsoft Is Now a $1 Trillion Company
Microsoft has become the third US company to pass a market cap of $1 trillion. The software giant passed the milestone briefly today after a jump in stock price today following strong fiscal Q3 earnings. Microsoft joins Apple and Amazon in hitting the $1 trillion valuation ahead of rival Google. Microsoft’s stock price opened at $130 per share today, up…
How to Find the Best Mobility Scooter to Help Move Better Outdoors?
People with mobility difficulties need the right quality mobility scooter to move around. They help people with limited mobility to move around freely and safely. It is a substantial investment, no matter which brand you are planning to buy. Some brands cost a few hundred bucks, whereas others with added features might cost you thousands….
African businesses set to drive transformational agenda across continent
At the margins of the EU-Africa Business Forum, the International Trade Centre (ITC) signed a partnership with the Africa Business Council (AfBC) to empower African enterprises, especially women and youth. Through this partnership, ITC’s One Trade Africa programme will support the AfBC in its mandate to coordinate business support organisations across the continent and provide…
Government called to act one year on from landmark disability summit
On the one-year anniversary of the Global Disability Summit, campaigners are calling on the government to follow through on commitments they made on disability rights. February 16 marks the one-year anniversary of the second-ever Global Disability Summit (GDS), which was virtual and hosted by the governments of Norway and Ghana, and the permanent co-host, the…
UNFPA committed to providing comprehensive SRHR services: Dr. Julitta Onabanjo
The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) regional director Dr. Julitta Onabanjo who is on a mission in Zimbabwe after attending the African Regional Summit on Sustainable Development Goals in Victoria Falls has reiterated the UN agency’s commitment towards providing comprehensive sexual and reproductive health and rights services (SRHR) in the country. The UN Senior Official…
World Liver Day 2024 campaign targets liver health awareness
Writes Jacob Ngwenya World Liver Day, observed on 19 April annually, is dedicated to spreading awareness about liver health and the prevention of liver diseases. The liver, an often underestimated organ, is crucial for maintaining overall health, performing over 500 vital functions in the body. Liver disease poses a significant health and socio-economic burden globally,…
SADC seeks to increase efficiency of Internet regional traffic
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…
Could it be that they’re former child soldiers?
By Sandra Kudenga Zimbabwe’s problems with honouring citizens’ civil and political rights may just be down to its being ruled by former child soldiers who were never rehabilitated. And current political horrors – killings, abductions, tortures, sexual abuse, intimidation and the use of brute force or the threat of it to achieve political goals is…