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Writes Catherine Murombedzi Julias’ story reads like cruel fiction. Raised as a girl, Julias spent years conforming to societal expectations for girls and women. He got married and gave birth to two children. But like many transgender people, Julias suffered in silence. He submitted to his husband and society for a decade, becoming increasingly depressed,…
Many old favourites from discontinued British-content channels have been brought back to other DStv channels to keep fans linked to shows and actors they enjoy. Said Liz Dziva, publicity and public relations manager of MultiChoice Zimbabwe: “As promised when ITV Choice and BBC First were discontinued last year, a number of popular programmes from those…
Writes Engineer Jacob Kudzayi Mutisi Fellows Zimbabwean youth, the recent events in Kenya have shown the transformative potential of digital activism. Just as the young Kenyans have harnessed the power of technology to amplify their voices and drive change, Zimbabwean youths too can emulate their success and use digital platforms to champion the issues that…
The Food and Agriculture Export Alliance (FAEA) and the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) on Tuesday kicked off a three-day workshop aimed at strengthening the capacity of Food Business Operators (FBOs) in Kenya to address food safety risks. This comes ahead of the implementation of the Food and Feed Safety Control Coordination Bill…
The Minister of Environment Climate Tourism and Hospitality Industry Zimbabwe Hon Nqobizitha Mangaliso Ndhlovu is lobbying for the inclusion of local communities as an important part of the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) decision-making processes. He revealed this at the 19th meeting of the Conference of the…
As the country’s capital, Harare receives many young people who flock in with a dream for employment and a better life having been frustrated by unemployment in different parts of the country. The current economic situation however, knocks them down to destitution and in the end, the streets becomes their home. Some people especially children…
The UNESCO Regional Office for Southern Africa (ROSA) in partnership with the University of Zimbabwe (UZ) will host a regional launch of the African Film Industry Report on 31 May 2022 at the university campus. The report, “Africa’s film industry: trends, challenges, and opportunities for growth”, is a product of an exploratory study on the…
Promoting sustainable building practices contributes to the Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs), it has emerged. The UN-Habitat in collaboration with the Green Building Council of Zimbabwe (GBCZ) hosted the awareness and advocacy workshop aimed at promoting sustainable building practices that contribute to the Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) of Zimbabwe highlighting success stories from other countries…
By The Rt. Hon. Gordon Brown and Yasmine Sherif In the lead-up to the COP28 Climate Talks in Dubai, Education Cannot Wait Calls on Donors to Urgently Mobilize More Resources to Scale Up Life-Saving Access to Quality Education for Crisis-Impacted Children “The one international language the world understands,” wrote Eglantyne Jebb, founder of Save the…
Mozambican President, Daniel Chapo, has underscored the importance of boosting and facilitating trade between Mozambique and Zimbabwe to deepen economic complementarity and the creation of economies of scale using the sister republics’ existing natural resources, infrastructure, and logistical means, especially the Beira Corridor. He made the remarks while officially opening the 65th Edition of…
“The legal framework could provide an adequate basis to conduct elections in line with international standards espoused by Zimbabwe, if implemented properly. However, the EU Election Observation Mission (EU EOM) concludes that curtailed rights and lack of level playing field led to an environment that was not always conducive to voters making a free and…
HARARE, Zimbabwe, 13 May 2019 – UNICEF has received US$150,000 from the Government of Japan to strengthen its response towards the Prevention of Sexual Abuse and Exploitation (PSEA), and improvement of Menstrual Hygiene Management (MHM) in Cyclone Idai-affected districts of Zimbabwe. The funds will increase the capacity of Government and Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) to…
The meetings of the 2021 Pan African Postal Union (PAPU) Plenipotentiary Conference and the 39th Ordinary Session of the PAPU Administrative Council kicked off at the majestic Kingdom Hotel in Victoria Falls today. Dr. Jenfan Muswere, the Minister of Information Communication Technology (ICT), Postal and Courier Services, hailed participants for coming to the conference against…
By Byron Mutingwende A delegation from the Swedish Parliament toured the Tariro Clinic and Youth Centre in Hopley to assess the impact of interventions by their government in the promotion of development in Zimbabwe. Speaking on the sidelines of the tour, Aleksander Gabelic, the President of the United Nations Association of Sweden said…
Writes Elvis Dumba Hurungwe – The communities of Maronda/Mangate, Shumba, Village 5, Chakaraya and Dzokamushure Villages in Hurungwe District believe evil spirits are operating in their communities and becoming responsible for their children’s deaths. At Dzokamushure village, a shrine to help these evil spirit-attacked children was set up for religious cleansing and treatment. They also have…
Writes Elvis Dumba Magunje – President Emmerson Mnangagwa has warned businesses he described as economic saboteurs bent on derailing the country’s development spectrum. Addressing thousands of ZANU PF supporters at Chemhanza Stadium in Magunje, President Mnangagwa said time is running on for people behind such vices. “We saw prices of basic commodities skyrocketing soon after…
Writes Primrose Zimano Harare City Council cemeteries are in a sorry state due to poor maintenance with most of them now covered with tall grass, shrubs, and litter. A visit at one of the cemeteries, Warren Hills yesterday showed that identifying a loved one’s grave is now a thorn in the flesh as they are…
Women entrepreneurs across multiple industries in Africa acknowledged for their leadership and innovation Leading Pan African entrepreneurship and innovation non-profit, the Africa Women Innovation and Entrepreneurship Forum (AWIEF) (https://www.AWIEForum.org/), has announced the top finalists in its annual awards to celebrate women leaders and entrepreneurs in Africa. Promoting excellence in entrepreneurship and innovation amongst women-owned businesses…
NetOne, a leading telecommunications company, has recently made headlines with a remarkable 93.99% surge in data traffic. This was revealed by the first quarter report by the Postal and Telecommunications Regulatory Authority of Zimbabwe (POTRAZ). This unprecedented growth not only underscores NetOne’s strong market presence but also sheds light on the evolving landscape of data…
Purchases through Direct Carrier Billing (DCB) will grow by 78% to $159M in 2026 (from 2022); 75% of DCB spending comes from games and videos; the consumption of digital content accounts for 97% of the DCB market in South Africa. Download document: https://bit.ly/3zjJD9q South Africans will pay $89M for digital content and services this year through…
Actors are not only entertainers but are also role models for a great many members of the public, so their professional and private lives should be exemplary, according to Zimbabwean actor Arnold Gara. Well-known as an actor in such productions as the TV series Wenera, as well as a singer, Gara has set various career…
Honourable Mangaliso Ndlovu, the Minister of Environment, Climate, Tourism, and Hospitality Industry has underscored the important role that forests play in promoting a green economy to foster sustainable development. He made the remarks today on the graduation ceremony at the Forestry Industry Training Centre following the successful completion of Forestry training by 35 men and…
Hon. Dr. Ashebir W. Gayo, the self-imposed Acting President of the Pan African Parliament (PAP)’s futile attempts to cause by-elections at the continental legislative body through a virtual meeting yesterday has been described as a damp squib. According to Dr. Gayo, the meeting was held to discuss the election modalities for filling vacant positions in…
The Pan-African Parliament held a three-day media capacity-building workshop for journalists in the Southern African Region from 16 to 18 May 2024 in Cape Town, South Africa. The exercise was the second media training by the Pan-African Parliament and was a targeted effort to address the visibility challenges encountered by the PAP in South Africa…
Following weeks of strike action by union members at the health department in North West Province, which has forced the closure of the provincial pharmaceutical depot, concerned health care workers report that only days remain before stocks of essential medicines run out completely in hospitals and clinics. While the National Department of Health (NDoH) has…
Writes Marlvin Ngiza The Chitungwiza-based youth-led movement, Teen Rescue Mission (TRM), has received a major boost following the donations made by the group known as Chinese Loving Mum this Wednesday. The donations which were handed over by Penny Peng, accompanied by Wang Mei and Chen Ming, comprised 20 chairs, clothes and toys for the kids…
By Kumbirai Mafunda THE National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) recently attempted to resuscitate a case in which a senior MDC-Alliance party official was accused of undermining authority of or insulting Zimbabwe’s late former leader Robert Mugabe ten years ago. Officials at NPA based in Bindura summoned Gilbert Kagodora, a lieutenant of opposition MDC-Alliance party leader Nelson…
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…
Three-year revolving global credit facility will strengthen African agricultural networks and bolster the continent’s food security The African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank), Africa’s foremost multilateral trade finance institution, has approved a $400-million revolving global credit facility agreement for the Export Trading Group (ETG), one of the largest and fastest-growing integrated agricultural conglomerates in Africa. The agreement will enable…
Cookout Competitions introduced by First Lady Auxillia Mnangagwa are in line with the President’s vision of making Zimbabwe an empowered upper-middle-income economy by 2030 so gastronomy heritage is a powerful enabler of a healthy and sustainable society, Hon Barbra Rwodzi, the Minister of Tourism and Hospitality Industry has said. Hon Rwodzi made the remarks during…
ENTERTAINMENT WRITER PROMINENT sungura music maestro Lovemore “Lovezh” Nerudzo and the Brave Stars have released a new single track titled Bhaureni. Bhaureni is a love story that captures a young lady emotionally pleading with her lover (Bhaureni) to marry her and not to waste her time. The single, which features Shinsoman, is already making waves…
Zimbabwe hosts the 20th Comprehensive Africa Agriculture Development Programme Partnership Platform (CAADP-PP) and Commemoration of the 15th Africa Day for Food and Nutrition Security (ADFNS) under the theme “Cultivating the Nexus of Nutrition, Agrifood Systems, and Education for Africa’s Growth.” The meetings will run from the 29th of October to the 1st of November…
Zimbabwe’s biggest annual digital media conference, the Hub Unconference, promises to be exciting as it assumes a hybrid format and welcomes guest speakers from across the African continent. The event is set to run from the 27th of September to the 1st of October at Moto Republik on the sidelines of the Shoko Festival in…
At the occasion of COP25 held in Madrid, Spain on 02 – 13 December 2019, the Pan-African Parliament (PAP) joined by the African Union Commission (AUC), the African Development Bank (AfDB), the Pan-African Climate Justice Alliance (PACJA), Africa Group of Negotiators (AGN) and the Parliamentary Assembly of the Francophone (APF) convened non-PAP Parliamentarians from across…
The Zimbabwe Tourism Authority and the tourism industry players have embarked on an aggressive campaign to promote local travel and tour packages. The initial stage of roll out, the promotion drive places focus and emphasis on this year’s Valentine’s period. ZTA Spokesperson, Godfrey ‘Chief’ Koti, said the organisation had successfully forged a partnership with tourism…
By Byron Mutingwende Africa has a youth bulge and there is need for the continent to harness the demographic dividend so as to guard against future potential socio-economic crisis and disharmony, it has emerged. The sentiments were expressed on 20 December 2017 on the occasion of the official signing of a memorandum of…
By Byron Mutingwende and Patricia Mashiri In a bid to shun donor dependence and create home grown interventions that build resilience among communities, the Zimbabwe Community Health Intervention Research project (ZiCHIRe) has extended a giving hand to an orphanage in Marondera. In his address while handing over the donation of an assortment of goods sourced…
THE Postal and Telecommunications Regulatory Authority of Zimbabwe (Potraz) has urged the government to allow greater use of mobile money platforms in the country as a way to bridge the financial divide. “Mobile money services are expected to continue playing a key role of bridging the financial divide by providing convenient, safe, secure and…
Cancer Access Partnership is expected to result in a 59 percent savings on procured cancer medicines The American Cancer Society (ACS) and the Clinton Health Access Initiative (CHAI) today announced agreements with pharmaceutical companies Pfizer, Novartis (www.Novartis.com), and Mylan to expand access to 20 lifesaving cancer treatments in 26 countries in sub-Saharan Africa and Asia….
The Zimbabwe Revenue Authority has completed the first phase of its housing scheme, highlighted in the launch of 20 houses in Chirundu. ZIMRA commissioner general Ms Faith Mazani said the institution values its employees. “The completion of the first phase of the Chirundu Housing project and the subsequent accommodation of our staff will go a…
Fastjet Zimbabwe has today announced the introduction of its latest flight schedule between Victoria Falls and Nelspruit’s, Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport in South Africa effective from Wednesday, 16 March 2022. The additional route between Zimbabwe and South Africa will initially be operated by fastjet three times a week, on a Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. This…
By Byron Mutingwende Malnutrition is impeding economic growth and development and contributing to poverty by increasing mortality, increasing susceptibility to disease, impairing cognitive development and educational achievement and reducing work capacity and productivity in adulthood, a senior government official has said. In his official address at the Food and Nutrition Security Technical Committee…
By GERALD ANDAE – Business Daily All has not been with Africa’s trade fabric amid standoffs over market access. For example, Kenya’s milk has had difficulties over time in accessing the Zambian market, while the actual sell-by date of the Kenyan tea has been a subject of controversy in Sudan because of different standards. And…
The Zimbabwe United Nations Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework (ZUNSDCF) has been a vital cog in the collective effort to achieve Vision 2030, as enunciated by His Excellency, President Dr. Emmerson D. Mnangagwa of becoming a Prosperous and Empowered Upper-Middle Income Society by 2030 as well as attaining the global aspirations of the transformation and universally…
