Writes Elvis Dumba Harare – Zimbabwe’s International Soccer player, Marvelous Nakamba has put his weight behind grassroots sports development in the country. The former Aston Villa player donated 20 soccer balls to Zvimba North Constituency legislator, Hon Marian Chombo when he paid a courtesy call at her office. Nakamba, who was in the country for…
Ambassador Timo Olkkonen, the Head of European Union (EU) Delegation to Zimbabwe has underscored the bloc’s commitment towards addressing migration challenges in the country. He was speaking at the ongoing workshop for Parliamentarians in Kadoma on strengthening migration legislation to promote migrant rights. Migration has become a major feature of the globalised world, impacting on…
Econet Wireless Zimbabwe’s fintech business Cassava Smartech Zimbabwe Limited (CSZL) will be listed on the Zimbabwe Stock Exchange (ZSE) tomorrow. This comes after regulatory approvals to spin off the telecoms giant’s smart technology and financial technology businesses under a new holding company CSZL. The company controls 100 percent of Steward Bank, 100 percent EcoCash Limited,…
Windmill Private Limited Company’s stock-feeds are tried and tested for the local environment before they are put on the market and that is the reason why they are becoming the first choice for Zimbabwean farmers. Below, Spiked Online Media talks about Windmill products on offer: BROILER FEEDS BROILER STARTER MASH/CRUMBS (21% CRUDE PROTEIN) Feed broiler…
By Civil Society For Malaria Elimination The malaria affected community and civil society recognize the devastating effect malaria has on the lives of thousands of people each year and would like to reflect on progress, challenges and recommendations as we commemorate World Malaria Day on April 25TH2020. From 2000 to 2015, several countries made tremendous…
By Desire Tshuma The Twins Association of Zimbabwe (TAZ ) this Saturday is set to officially launch its organization in Harare which shall be graced by His Excellency President Emerson Mnangagwa TAZ is an association that was founded in Harare in 2016 by Farai Lawyer Katonha and Tendai Mayor Katonha brothers, a set of Chitungwiza-based…
Mobile network operators are spending millions of dollars on replacing stolen batteries and on security following a spate of vandalism at their base stations. Tower vandalism is a significant issue affecting not only operators but consumers whose service may be cut off completely in some areas. Each theft incident can result in the network in…
The Jobs website went live last week. According to a news release from Techunzipped, the new website has a “fresh look and improved functionality.” The new platform is aimed at helping parents, students, and employees to easily access information in a timely manner, the release says. The website (Jobs.techunzipped.com ) includes a resume builder and…
The policy guidance was developed to assist governmental agencies dedicated to tourism in the development of tourism climate action policies and initiatives to support the low-carbon transition for tourism. This guidance addresses four areas that National Tourism Administrations (NTAs) can focus on. Foremost, NTAs need to engage with national climate policy-making processes in their country,…
NetOne Board reinstated suspended CEO Mr Lazarus Muchenje as the new NetOne CEO, regardless of the challenge by Chief Secretary to the President, Dr Misheck Sibanda. Sources close to the developments have reiterated that the chief secretary is acting outside his jurisdiction and has no mandate to appoint or dismiss NetOne employees, while he has…
The report provides an in-depth review of African countries progress towards five sustainable development goals and their 32 targets to meet the 2030 Agenda and the African Union 2063 Agenda The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (ECA), and the African Development Bank (AfDB) (www.AfDB.org), presented today the 2024…
Delegates at the just ended 10th Conference of Speakers of African Assemblies and Senates have proposed an extension to the dedication period regarding this year’s African Union theme on forced migration. The African Union theme for this year is “Finding durable solutions to forced migration to accelerate integration and development in Africa: the role of…
By Blessing Togarepi I wish to thank Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) from Mashonaland Central Province following the arrest of the 16 machete wielding terrorists who were in the habit of unleashing serious violence that is affecting genuine small scale Miners and the ordinary people at large in the area. The accused persons were part of…
By Joyce Mukucha As 16 Days of Activism against Gender Based Violence (GBV) came to a close, Katswe Sistahood together with Trocaire and Plan International joined hands with various churches and the general public of Epworth community in launching the SpeakOut Campaign against Sexual Gender Based Violence (SGBV). Church leaders were urged to fight violence,…
By TP Nchocho DFIs including IDC will continue to play a critical role A key attribute of the Industrial Development Corporation (IDC) is its dexterity – the agility with which it has been able to respond to the pressing needs of the country at any given time. Since its establishment, the Corporation has been instrumental…
Staff Reporter Sitting Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) councilor for Dzivarasekwa Ward 40, Stephen Dhliwayo, who is also the party’s candidate for the Ward 39 seat, this Tuesday donated an assortment of goodies to volunteer street cleaners in the area under the Chenesa Harare project. At least one hundred volunteers from across the political divide…
To commemorate the 5th Anniversary of the WARP Summit, international peace organisation Heavenly Culture World Peace, Restoration of Light (HWPL) together with International Peace Youth Group (IPYG) and International Women’s Peace Group (IWPG) held different events across the world with 300,000 participants in over 166 locations in 113 countries including Germany, New Zealand, Nigeria, Zambia…
President Mugabe’s insistence that he will stay and contest the 2018 elections way past logic, sense and his physical abilities is very much in line with his fellow African leaders all over the continent, scheming and coming up with plots to remain in power. He is now third on the log for longest ruling Presidents…
Zimbabwe is once again this year host to the cycling and safari expedition, Tour de Tuli. This is a mountain bike event whose route navigates through the Greater Mapungubwe Trans Frontier Conservation Area. The tour roared into life on 23 July in Mapungubwe National Park, South Africa entering into Zimbabwe on 24 July (today) and…
Women remain underrepresented in climate governance and debates, and the COP27 Gender Thematic Day brought together women leading climate at national, regional, and the global community level, to discuss matters of gender within the climate agenda. Women continue to bear a disproportionate burden of the adverse impacts created by climate change. It was highlighted that…
By Kizito Sikuka Africa must be vigilant in its negotiations with foreign investors to ensure that all mining deals are beneficial to the continent. At the same time, there is need to create a conducive environment to attract investment to Africa. This was said by Natty Davies, a former chairperson of the National Investment Commission…
The Bulawayo Sneaker Expo signals the potential that exists in the Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Exhibitions (MICE) phenomenon, Hon Tongai Mnangagwa, the Deputy Minister of Tourism and Hospitality Industry, has said. “It has been a pleasure to join Bulawayo at this year’s edition, which is the 3rd edition of the Bulawayo Sneaker Expo, an annual…
Abigale Mupambi, the National Coordinator of the Civic Society and Churches Joint Forum has undertaken to pay school fees for two Shurugwi-based minors. “I have contacted the family of the struggling two minors and committed to paying the children’s fees from this term onwards. I am going to settle this year’s fees with the school…
Writes Persistence Gwanyanya The lithium sub-sector is seen as a game changer, as the world progresses towards electric-powered vehicles. As we forge ahead with the reform agenda, the economy continues to exhibit resilience to global and domestic shocks. However, faced with deep-seated structural challenges and limited access to international capital markets, achieving both growth and…
Africa Oil & Power (AOP) (https://AfricaOilandPower.com/) is outraged by the violent attacks on foreign nationals living in South Africa. As government adopts measures to ensure safety for all, AOP calls for violence to come to an end. As of Monday, the South African Police has made 639 arrests related to the xenophobic attacks in South…
By Kumbirai Mafunda Zimbabwe Lawyers for Human Rights (ZLHR) has intensified efforts to rescue a three-year-old baby, who is a victim of child trafficking, by partnering with Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP), in a bid to save the minor child. The three-year-old baby was separated from her mother Charlene Gugulethu Moyo in December 2022 after her grandmother…
By digitising 50% of all national payments, Senegal’s economic growth would increase by over FCFA 104 billion (over USD 177 million) per year After making good progress on financial inclusion (httpss://GlobalFIndex.WorldBank.org/), Senegal has turned its attention to digitizing payments in order to speed up its growth and inclusive development. By digitizing 50% of all national payments, Senegal’s…
Zee Entertainment’s popular General Entertainment Channel Zee World ensured its viewers safety by distributing face masks at various malls across South Africa. Cloth masks have been endorsed by the governments across the globe to help prevent the spread of COVID-19 and Zee World has been at the forefront of keeping its viewers safe through initiatives…
By Tatenda Mujeyi Cabinet through the Chairperson of the Emergency Preparedness and Disaster Management Committee, Vice President C. G Chiwenga is introspecting irregular and dysfunctional settlements. “Cabinet received an update on the identification and quantification of irregular and dysfunctional settlements including in flood-prone areas which were presented by Hon. Vice President Chiwenga as Chairman of…
Writes Tom Ncube Peter Magaso was born and bred in Murehwa. He remembers with nostalgia the boundless joy of his childhood as all communities in the Mashonaland East district lived blissful lives. After completing his high school studies in the rural area, the economic demands of his new young family enticed him to cross the…
President Emmerson Mnangagwa has sent condolence messages following the death of President Hage Geingob of Namibia who died early today the the age of 82. “I was deeply touched and saddened by the sudden passing on of President Hage Geingob. On behalf of my Party, ZANU (PF), the Government and the people of the Republic…
By Anyway Yotamu An entrepreneur Ms. Dudzai Baloyi from Tshovani in Chiredzi has walked away with ZWL100 000 in the ZimGold Millionaire promotion after she purchased a box of cooking oil-worthy ZWL$3 360.00. The ZimGold Millionaire promotion requires customers to buy ZimGold cooking oil at any of the participating wholesale outlets at least a box…
By Chimeno Azriel The decorated poet and writer Edwin Msipa has done it again after he released the much-awaited and humorous novel ‘JENAGURU – MOONLIGHT DANCES’. The exciting novel is a poetic story that mixes poems and the book is about a young boy who travelled to a rural area for the first time. The…
Zimbabwe Cricket (ZC) has renamed the Chairman’s Enclosure at Harare Sports Club in honour of the late Mr Peter Chingoka. Mr Chingoka served as ZC chairman from 1992 to 2014, working selflessly and tirelessly to develop and elevate the game of cricket in Zimbabwe to world-class standard. He passed away on 22 August…
By Byron Mutingwende The Palestinian people have the right to realise their national aspirations, including living in freedom, dignity and prosperity, Ambassador Taghrid Senouar has said. Ambassador Senouar made the remarks during the 40th occasion of the international Day of Solidarity with the People of Palestine. The United Nations and the Palestinian people…
The Passengers Association of Zimbabwe (PAZ) has bemoaned the fact that bus fares along highways and in rural areas remain very expensive despite government’s introduction of the urban mass transport system through the Zimbabwe United Passenger Company (ZUPCO) that has made daily commuting for cities and towns dwellers affordable. PAZ said travelling on highways is…
By Herzel Mushayabasa Gospel singer, Sebastian Magacha has released a new single called Shaina in which he features the Zvakanyanya hitmaker, Herman. The single, Shaina, is one of the tracks that Magacha’s new upcoming album contains along with videos as he is done with his recordings. In an interview with this publication, the Bhosvo hitmaker…
KAMPALA, UGANDA – The Africa Union-led development of a new 10-year Comprehensive Africa Agriculture Development Programme (CAADP) Strategy and Action Plan: 2026-2035 whose vision is to build resilient and sustainable agrifood systems for a healthy and prosperous Africa, is in line with the aspirations of Agenda 2063. There were the remarks today by H.E….
As the term of mission for His Excellency Hakan Kivanc, the Ambassador of Türkiye to Zimbabwe draws to an end, the veteran diplomat decided to conclude his tour of duty with a donation to people with disabilities as a sign of his unwavering commitment to the promotion of inclusive societies in line with the United…
Zimbabwe Cricket (ZC) has made arrangements for players and technical support staff members to undergo tests for COVID-19 ahead of the official start of training next Monday. At least 40 playing and non-playing personnel were expected to be tested across the country this week. The COVID-19 medical examinations are part of ZC’s efforts to guarantee…
Just a week ago, 8-year old Tanitoluwa Adewumi was living in a New York City homeless shelter. But a story in the New York Times about his success at the NY State Scholastic Chess Championship launched the boy to international prominence and prompted a GoFundMe campaign which has raised nearly $250,000 dollars. | Photo: “Just…
… poor inheritance practices are hindering family unity and ushering bad omens around communities.
By Heidi Jones Now, many countries are beginning to lift nation-wide lockdowns imposed due to coronavirus. But their economies are in a crippled state. Many people have lost their jobs, and almost everyone is in an altruist mode. We have not had holiday trips, watched a theatre show, or witnessed a sporting event for the…
The MDC Alliance led by Advocate Nelson Chamisa has refuted social media reports doing the rounds to the effect that they have shelved plans to go ahead with the demonstration scheduled for Friday 16 August 2019. Party Spokesperson Daniel Molokele reiterated his party’s position that on the 31st of July 2018, Zimbabweans overwhelmingly voted for…
Seasoned screen and stage actress Charity Dlodlo returns to Theatre in the Park with her one-off performance of Once An Actress. The one-woman play premiers on March 16, 2024, starting at 6 pm. According to the synopsis, the play is a powerful and thought-provoking exploration of gender inequality and violence against women, told through the…
