By approaching the High Court seeking resolution of employment disputes and unfair labour practices, embattled former Chief Executive Officer of NetOne, Lazarus Muchenje wants to be reinstated to his former position through the back door, Justice Esther Muremba has ruled. Muchenje had approached the High Court on the basis that the letter of termination of…
The HWPL International Workshop on Peace Journalism Studies, held on April 17, 2025, brought together journalists, scholars, and peace practitioners to explore how peace journalism can help address global challenges such as misinformation and conflict in an era of rapid digital transformation. The event was hosted online by an international peace NGO, Heavenly Culture, World…
By Patricia Mashiri In a development that is likely meant to muzzle student activism, the University of Zimbabwe (UZ) authorities have rejected an application for Masters Studies by the institution’s former SRC Vice President, Zivai Mhetu. Mhetu, who is also the national spokesperson for ZINASU had applied for admission as a Masters student in International…
The Zimbabwe Election Support Network (ZESN) HAS noteD with concern the proposal by the Zimbabwe Electoral Commission (ZEC) to change the positioning of the voting booths for the 30 July 2018 harmonised election. The independent electoral management body said the development violates Section 86 of the Electoral Act and international best practice as it threatens…
By Hazel Langa The effect of Twitter – as a social blog – on corporate reputation management in the telecommunication industry in Zimbabwe, was the focus of research completed by the Regional Secretariat Director of the Media Institute of South Africa (MISA) and Executive Director of the Institute’s Zimbabwe region, Dr Tabani Moyo. Moyo earned a Doctor of…
Some of the filmdom’s biggest male stars are featured in a pop-up channel running on DStv from January 21 to February 6. MultiChoice Zimbabwe publicity and public relations manager Liz Dziva said the M-Net Movies Men of Action channel would run a series of top-rate action films, with some of the most admired ‘hard men’…
By Farai Chirimumimba For four months, one seat in National Assembly has sat empty. Three more have been vacant for the past month. That the seats are empty in the first place was an affront of nature. The previous incumbents, elected only in 2018, died less than a year in office. The first seat fell…
The COMESA Climate Change Programme held its inaugural Project Steering Committee (PSC) meeting for the Global Environment Facility (GEF) funded Capacity Building Initiative for enhanced Transparency (COMESA-CBIT) Project that is supporting 4 COMESA Member States (Eritrea, Comoros, Seychelles and Zambia) capacity for enhanced transparency in climate change Monitoring, Reporting and Verification (MRV) as defined in…
Writes Lloyd Rabaya Palestine’s ambassador to Zimbabwe, Dr. Tamer Almassri, has suggested that Israel may be involved in the sale of human organs as kidnapped martyrs’ bodies are returned with missing body parts. In a statement, Ambassador Almassri highlighted that Palestinian detainees from Gaza and the West Bank are subjected to brutal murders and torture…
By Juliet Muzondo (Disability Rights Activist and Disability & Development Practitioner) Zimbabwe joined the world in commemorating the International Day of Persons with Disabilities which is celebrated every third of December under different annual themes. The main aim of this day is to create awareness on Disability. The 2018 theme is “EMPOWERING PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES…
As Africa Month comes to a close MultiChoice Zimbabwe is hosting a ‘watch party’ so that Zimbabweans can enjoy a selection of the varied music of Africa in their own homes. The Celebrate Africa Watch Party will be broadcast on Facebook from 3pm to 4pm on Saturday May 30, hosted on the DStvZimbabwe page by MultiChoice Zimbabwe….
By Edward Makuzva The National AIDS Council (NAC) has hailed the moonlight HIV testing programme which is designed to cater people who cannot being tested during the day because of their busy work schedules or for various reasons. Addressing journalists in Mutare on Tuesday at a digital media workshop, NAC Chief Executive officer, Dr Tapuwa Magure said…
Writes Itai Rusike (Executive Director of Community Working Group on Health) Now that the elections are over, the people of Zimbabwe expect the fulfilment of the election manifesto, in which you promised massive improvement in health infrastructure; more health personnel; accessible and affordable medicines; free medical care for cancer patients; at least one hospital per…
The International Trade Centre (ITC) and UPS (NYSE:UPS), today announced a series of training seminars and workshops for women business owners, as part of the Nigeria chapter of ITC’s SheTrades initiative. The collaboration aims to increase the participation of women-owned businesses in trade by improving their competitiveness, providing solutions for trade logistics and strengthening their support ecosystem…
Despite enduring arguably the worst year in its history, Zimbabwe Cricket (ZC) has ironically emerged in a much stronger position and ready to take the game to the next level. This was said by ZC board chairman Tavengwa Mukuhlani during the ZC annual general meeting (AGM) this Tuesday, held on an online platform in a…
Air Zimbabwe has partnered the Zimbabwe Tourism Authority for Sanganai/Hlanganani World Tourism Expo 2019 as the official domestic carrier, an official has said. Head of Corporate Affairs at ZTA Godfrey ‘Chief’ Koti, confirmed yesterday that the national airline is the official carrier for the domestic travel for Sanganai/Hlanganani. “Air Zimbabwe has several flights to the…
By Dr. Stem Life is filled with transitions, so no matter your age or the season, it’s never too late to add healthy habits to your daily routine. As we look into these last days of 2020, I want to encourage you to be hopeful and intentional about 2021. The following are ways you might choose…
The Centre for Coordination of Agricultural Research and Development for Southern Africa (CCARDESA) is coordinating research and development programs for the region by embracing knowledge manansagement practices in pursuit of agricultural resilience and food security. This emerged at the CCARDESA’s Ukama Ustawi Learning Alliance Policy Dialogue Knowledge Management and Agricultural Policy meeting underway in Johannesburg,…
Snatched: Everyday @ 18h00 | Zee World Channel 166 The wedding anniversary celebrations begin, during the anniversary celebrations, the family portrays Trilokchand and Ilaichi’s love story through a performance. Shreya calls the committee members of Ayush’s boxing club and tells them that he has taken bribe from his opponent. Kammo tells everyone that she has…
Charity Mafa (not her real name) from Budiriro 2 in Harare falls into labour and is rushed to the Glenview Poly Clinic, one of the 15 City of Harare run clinics that have remained open as most were closed due to operational constraints and the COVID-19-induced lockdown. “When I arrived at the Glenview Poly Clinic,…
Vice President Dr. Constantino Chiwenga officially opened the 2024 Tobacco Marketing Season on Wednesday 13 March 2024 where he reiterated that agriculture remains one of the key sectors in Zimbabwe’s accelerated drive to achieve an Empowered and Prosperous Upper Middle-Income Society by 2030. In 2020, the President of the Republic of Zimbabwe, His Excellency Dr….
At least 4.4 million hectares of productive land are lost to desertification every year, leading to the malnutrition of some 68 million people in Africa, African Union Commissioner Josefa Correia Sacko said today in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire. The diplomat, who was speaking at the Tenth Special Session of the African Ministerial Conference on the…
The Agricultural and Rural Development Authority is proud to have its subsidiary, ARDA Seeds, that is providing seeds as a critical input to ensure bumper harvests for all farmers countrywide. Speaking to Spiked Online Media, Jemitius Mukiwa, an ARDA marketing executive said ARDA SEEDS (Pvt) LTD is a registered private company wholly owned subsidiary of Agricultural…
A new film-making category has been included in the Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards, the seventh annual ceremony for which will be held this weekend. The new category is the MultiChoice Talent Factory Award, named in honour of the MultiChoice Africa initiative to enhance film-making talent across Africa through a series of training programmes. Liz…
Members of the Core Panel of the Initiative on the Future of Health and Economic Resiliency in Africa (FHERA) convened in Dakar, Senegal from March 14 – 15, 2022. The Panel is co-chaired by Dr. Muhammad Ali Pate, Professor of the Practice of Public Health Leadership at the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health,…
Old Mutual, the nation’s leading financial services provider, has launched a web series to equip Zimbabweans with the basics of managing and growing their wealth. The programme, which will run online once a month, will explore key themes on how to invest your money, how to preserve your income, and how to navigate financial systems…
Artificial intelligence (AI) has emerged as the media’s greatest technological ally but it also brings ethical challenges to the journalism world, Reyhana Masters, a seasoned journalist has said. She made the remarks during a meeting organised by the Zimbabwe National Editors Forum (ZINEF) and the Zimbabwe Union of Journalists (ZUJ), with support from WAN-IFRA…
By Charles Dhewa All over the world, information sources are no longer just important for journalists. African policy makers who really want to transform their agro-based economies cannot afford to remain silent about their sources of information. There is emerging consensus to the effect that information from academic institutions, private companies and development agencies is…
By Kumbirai Mafunda On International Mother Language Day, Zimbabwe Lawyers for Human Rights (ZLHR) called upon policymakers, local and central government to take strategic steps to foster multilingualism and promote the various mother languages in Zimbabwe in order to enhance inclusion in education and broader society. International Mother Language Day is commemorated every year on…
By Owami Sithole KinderCare Zimbabwe launched Zimbabwe digital evolution learning workshop embracing quality education in the 21st digital era. Educational technology help teachers and students in that it provides benefits such as organization, efficiency, collaboration, communication, extra help and virtual experiences. Kinder Care Zimbabwe launched a digital education resource application called Smart-Kidz Club. In an interview…
The Zimbabwe Civil Liberties and Drug Network today held a drug awareness campaign at George Stark High School in Mbare, Harare. George Stark High is a co-education learning centre with enrolment of over 1 800 students mainly from Mbare, a high density suburb and a hotspot for illicit drug use in Harare. The students were…
Under the Second Republic, Zimbabwe’s foreign policy is premised on the engagement and re-engagement drive, and it has stood out as a key pillar of National Development Strategy 1 (NDS1). On the 5th of July 2023, the World Food Programme Representative to Zimbabwe Ms Francesca Erdelmann and the Japanese Ambassador to Zimbabwe His Excellency Satoshi…
African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) on 15 December 2022 in Cairo operationally launched the Afreximbank TRADAR Club, a prestigious member-driven network aimed at empowering international businesses and executives to transform trade and investments in Africa through trusted trade intelligence and advisory services. According to Afreximbank, TRADAR Club will deliver innovative digital tools and networking opportunities, helping members to discover…
The Securities and Exchange Commission of Zimbabwe (SECZim) is excited to announce the launch of its #MySchool Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) project, aimed at raising financial literacy and capital market awareness among primary and secondary school students across Zimbabwe. The initiative, which will run from 1 April 2024 to 31 November 2024, seeks to empower…
Zimbabwe joined the rest of the world yesterday in celebrating World Tourism Day which was running under the theme ‘Tourism for Inclusive Growth’, a theme that focuses on tourism’s ability to drive inclusive development and the role it plays in generating economic opportunities for millions across the globe. Tourism is one of the world’s most…
A training workshop organised by UN Women Zimbabwe in partnership with Lower Guruve Development Association (LGDA) capacitated the media on how to report on gender (women, men, boys, and girls) during the humanitarian crises with a reflection on how the journalists in Zimbabwe tackled this during COVID-19. The training took place physically in Bindura, Mashonaland…
By Lloyd Rabaya In a shocking incident, energy giant Redan yesterday contaminated unsuspecting clients’ cars with water, Spiked Online Media can exclusively reveal. According to an insider who requested anonymity, at least six cars were refueled with water yesterday evening after the heavy rains that hit the capital city. “Redan put water instead of petrol…
On 29 October 2023, to celebrate the centennial anniversary of the Republic of Türkiye, the Turkish Embassy in Zimbabwe marked the special occasion by planting 100 trees on the national tree planting day. H.E. Ambassador Berna Kasnaklı Versteden, the Republic of Türkiye’s Ambassador to Zimbabwe said the tree planting initiative was to emphasize the strong friendship between…
More than 90% of the goods traded internationally are shipped by sea, according to the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development, with maritime trade volumes set to triple by 2050. About 60% of those goods – everything from appliances to imported fruit – are packed in containers, while commodities such as oil or grains are…
Dr. Jenfan Muswere, the Minister of Information Communication Technology (ICT), Postal and Courier Services, during a Ministerial Alliance for Digital Nations meeting for the Commonwealth Telecommunications Organizations, gave an overview of strides being made by Zimbabwe in its quest to enhance the digital economy. Below, Spiked Online Media shares a synopsis of the current status…
By Gender Links Johannesburg, 20 May 2019 There is urgent need to achieve greater diversity, balance and sensitivity in the coverage of gender violence in South African television. This is the key finding of the first ever gender monitoring of the audio visual media to include entertainment and children’s programming, in addition to the news,…
By Marlvin Ngiza The construction of the Gwayi-Shangani Dam in Matebeleland Province is progressing well with the project registering 66,2% of completion. The project will facilitate the development of the Gwayi-Shangani Irrigation Scheme, Hydro-Power Generation, and clean water supply for the city of Bulawayo and all schools along the pipeline. Speaking at a post-cabinet media…
By Ronnie Chisamba Celebrated local reggae and Afrotonic musician Fuzzy L(real name Mahzul Wahab Fazilahmed) recently made history when he was chosen as the first brand ambassador for The Wekah, a local company that manufactures premium cleaning products. The 42-year-old Harare-based artiste’s appointment came with the approval and blessings of Nikita Mayer (28), the…
Writes Sirak Gebrehiwot Seventy-nine years ago, the United Nations was founded in the aftermath of World War II, a bold response to the catastrophic fallout of global conflict. Established with the aspirational goal of promoting international peace, security, and cooperation, the UN has long stood as a cornerstone of multilateral diplomacy, championing human rights, humanitarian…
Everybody wishes to gain muscles and attain a healthy physique. Often, bulk eating might lead to fat gain instead of muscle build-up. Hence, the entire muscle gain procedure requires the proper count of diet along with regular medium-intensity workouts. You must consume protein-rich foods and cut down the fats as much as possible. Along with…
