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Launch of Africa’s Development Dynamics 2021 on Cards

The African Union Commission, in collaboration with the OECD Development Centre, will release the third edition of their flagship report Africa’s Development Dynamics on Tuesday 19 January the occasion of a joint online event open to the press. 2020 marked a turning point for the global economy and for Africa’s development. The continent hit its first recession…

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Sibos 2019: Blue Code Africa shows the way to financial inclusion

Over 9 000 business leaders, decision makers and topic experts, 600 speakers as well as 100 fin-techs will converge in London beginning on September 23 to 26 for Sibos, the world’s premier financial services showcase.   Blue Code Africa, who are developing the future of mobile payment in Africa and Europe, will be exhibiting at…

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Econet unveils the largest industrial solar plant in Zimbabwe

Econet unveils the largest industrial solar plant in Zimbabwe

Econet Wireless has commissioned a 466KW solar power plant at its Willowvale industrial complex in Harare, the largest commercial and industrial carport and roof mount installation of its kind to be deployed in the country.  The solar plant was engineered and designed by Distributed Power Africa (DPA), Econet’s solar business in line with the company’s…

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What if business literacy is more important than financial literacy?

By Charles Dhewa Across the world, bankers and financial institutions are succeeding in turning “financial inclusion” and “financial literacy” into buzzwords. However, what is not emphasized enough is the fact that finance is just a catalyst because money is not a stand-alone ingredient. In fact, it is business literacy that gives more meaning to finance…

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Smart Agriculture, Health Programmes adopted by Cabinet

By Joyce Mukucha Aiming to boost Zimbabwe’s agricultural production as well as improving the resilience of farmers by providing imperative information through internet connectivity, Cabinet has adopted smart agriculture programme. Cabinet also adopted smart health programme which is aimed at avoiding hindrances when it comes to provision of much needed services in the sector. The…

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Nationwide dialogues seek humane approach to drugs

In seeking to address drug and substance abuse, the Zimbabwe Civil Liberties and Drug Network (ZCLDN) is set to host dialogues across the country, bringing together various stakeholders to discuss the need for a health-focused approach to end the scourge. Speaking ahead of a community dialogue meeting to be held in Dzivarasekwa on May 25,…

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Houlin Zhao, secretary-general of the International Telecommunication Union (ITU)

U.N. Telecoms Chief Houlin Zhao Says Huawei Allegations Driven by Politics Not Evidence

U.S. security concerns about 5G mobile networks built by Chinese telecoms giant Huawei appear to be driven by politics and trade rather than any evidence, the head of the U.N. internet and telecoms agency said on Friday. Houlin Zhao, secretary-general of the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), told reporters in Geneva that security of 5G networks…

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Investigation into NSSA corruption should date back to the 1990s: JM Busha

Politician and eminent businessman, Mr. Joseph Makamba (JM) Busha has said investigations into corruption at the National Social Security Authority (NSSA) should date back to the 1990s and not start and end with arrested former Minister Priscah Mupfumira. “The corruption at NSSA is not new at all. The entity might have been prejudiced of billions…

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ZIMCODD condemns corrupt use of COVID-19 Resources

By ZIMCODD “Without strong watchdog institutions, impunity becomes the very foundation upon which systems of corruption are built. If impunity is not demolished, all efforts to bring an end to corruption are in vain”- Rigoberta Menchu. Zimbabwe Coalition on Debt and Development (ZIMCODD) welcomes the arrest of the Principal Director of Epidemiology and Disease Control,…

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Government must intensify cholera awareness and vaccination campaigns in communities: CWGH

Community Working Group on Health (CWGH) The Community Working Group on Health (CWGH) would like to urge communities across the country to embrace the ongoing government-driven cholera vaccination campaign to protect people from the deadly disease which has already claimed hundreds of lives in the country. The government recently launched a campaign aimed at immunizing…

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Sub-Saharan Africa will be the world’s slowest growing region in 2021: IMF

In the April 2021 International Monetary Fund (IMF)’s Regional Economic Outlook for Sub Saharan Africa titled Navigating a Long Pandemic, it is reported that the region will be the slowest growing this year. In the Executive summary of the report, it’s noted that Sub-Saharan Africa is still contending with unprecedented health and economic crisis. In…

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Flowing Towards Harmony: Using Transboundary Water Cooperation for Peace in Southern Africa

Written by Dr Loreen Katiyo, Transboundary Water Governance & Environmental Specialist- GWPSA and Leticia Ngorima, Regional Communications Specialist-GWPSA Growing populations and climatic impacts are placing unprecedented pressure on water resources. This is true of the Southern African Development Community (SADC) region which comprises 16 Member States, whose population in 2018, was estimated to be at…

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On-one Band are Midlands representatives at Chibuku Road to Fame national competition

By Abigail Mzimbawakhe (Midlands Correspondent) Kwekwe based musical band ‘On-One’ was the winner at Chibuku Road to Fame Provincial Finals that were held on Saturday at Mkoba high-density suburb in Gweru and will represent Midlands at the national competition. The competitions were held at Mkoba 4 Beer-hall were all music bands from across the province…

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Embracing ICTs critical for economic development

By Michael Mashiri Information Communication Technology (ICT) plays a crucial role in all sectors of the economy and helps in the accomplishment of the three pillars of sustainable development goals, the Representative for Southern Africa, International Telecommunications Union (ITU) has said. Speaking at the United Nations Information Centre (UNIC) yesterday at a programme with the…

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Global Renaissance Investments to host Smart Cities and Devolution Master Class 2024 in Nyanga

Global Renaissance Investments (GRI) is proud to announce the upcoming Smart Cities and Devolution Master Class 2024, scheduled from March 3rd to March 6th, 2024, at Troutbeck Resort in Nyanga. This highly anticipated event will gather esteemed speakers and thought leaders to delve into the transformative potential of smart cities and devolution, under the theme…

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Japan’s nearly US$500 000 commitment increases access to GBV mitigation, SRHR services

The Government of Japan has committed US$ 462,962 to strengthen Sexual Reproductive Health (SRH) and Gender-Based Violence (GBV) mitigation and response for vulnerable women and girls in the districts of Mbire and Shamva in Mashonaland Central Province, in a partnership with the United Nations Population Fund, the United Nations Sexual and Reproductive Health agency. Zimbabwe…

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FreeZim Congress Carries The Hope, Positive Aspirations For Zimbabweans: JM Busha

By Tatend Mujeyi Freezim Congress President Joseph Makamba (JM) Busha said that Zimbabwe will realise better circumstances as he potentially hopes to turn the tables and lead the country come 2023. The Businessman who emerged fourth in the 2018 election emphasised his respect for the current President but argued for better social good as the…

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Remove age of consent limit to accessing reproductive health services: COMPASS-ACT

By Owami Sithole Adolescents continue to experience challenges in accessing reproductive health services be it in schools and communities because of a limit imposed by the age of consent law in Zimbabwe, COMPASS-ACT has said. This has led to challenges such as unwanted pregnancies, HIV and AIDS, abortions and STIs among adolescents. Munyaradzi Chimwara, the…

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Temba Mliswa brings end to persecution of Joshua Nkomo residents by Billy Rautenbach

Norton legislator Temba Mliswa has brought joy to tormented souls of members of the Joshua Nkomo Housing Cooperative who have endured untold persecution at the hands of controversial businessman Billy Rautenbach.   The residents of Joshua Nkomo Housing Cooperative have not tested peace for a long time. In 2005, their houses were destroyed during the…

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‘Say It Louder’ Webinar Series addressing the Impact of COVID-19 on EUP

The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted issues such as access to health and education services, including contraception, gender-based violence and teenage pregnancy, highlighting the critical need for targeted messaging, information and resources for young people. The UN Population Fund (UNFPA) released data showing that the pandemic could result in a projected seven million unintended pregnancies. Since July of…

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CSOs speak out against terrorism and the reluctance by SADC to address Mozambican crisis

The Southern African People’s Solidarity Network (SAPSN) and the Crisis in Zimbabwe Coalition (CiZC) are among civil society organisations that are speaking out against terrorism in Mozambique and the reluctance by the Southern African Development Community (SADC) leaders to take robust action to address the conflict. This follows the Extraordinary SADC Peoples Summit of representatives…

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Who Gets What, When and How?: Understanding the Politics of Public Resource Management in Zimbabwe

By Zimbabwe Coalition on Debt and Development In the 1930s, an American political scientist by the name Harold Lasswell defined politics as a competition about who gets what, when, and how. For Lasswell the core of politics in developed democratic nations “rivets around the money – around the rate of taxation and utilization of collected…

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Harare transport blues: commuter omnibus operators appeal for private franchise regulator

As Zimbabwe continues to endure serious transport blues, particularly in the capital city Harare, there are calls for service providers to engage the ministry of local government for a private franchise to operate an association that will be self-regulated. The appeal was made by Mr. Ngoni Katsvairo, the Secretary-General of Greater Harare Commuter Omnibus Association…

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Nyimpini Mabunda Appointed CEO for General Electric in Southern Africa

In this role, Nyimpini will lead GE’s growth in the region and drive alignment across its Power, Healthcare, Aviation and Renewable Energy businesses Nyimpini will lead GE’s (www.GE.com) growth in the region and drive alignment across its Power, Healthcare, Aviation and Renewable Energy businesses; An accomplished business leaderwith a career spanning 23 years. General Electric…

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Zimnat marathon raises $7 000 for Cebisani Ndlovu’s surgery

Zimnat’s first charity marathon, which was held at Barclays Sports Club in Harare on November 10, managed to raise almost the whole amount originally quoted for 30-year-old Bulawayo resident Cebisani Ndlovu’s spinal cord surgery. When Mr Ndlovu approached Zimnat for assistance, the amount needed at that time for the surgery at Mater Dei Hospital in…

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Apartheid Israel escalating aggression on Refugee Camps in the West Bank

Palestine’s Ambassador to Zimbabwe, HE Dr. Tamer Almassri has strongly condemned the ongoing Israeli military aggression against Palestinian refugee camps and towns in the West Bank, which has entered its 14th consecutive day killing over 25 Palestinians while dozens are injured and detained. The attacks, concentrated in Jenin camp, Al-Far’a camp, Tulkarm camp, and the…

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The Stephen J Chifunyise International Theatre Festival ends in triumph

The Rooftop Promotions organized; Stephen J Chifunyise International Theatre Festival has come to an end with great successes. The festival which ran from 4 to 10 April 2020 went digital and it was streamed on digital platforms; YouTube and Facebook due to the lockdown necessitated by the spread of the global COVID-19 pandemic (Coronavirus). Despite…

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Wetlands central to sustainable development, human well-being: NECJ

On World Wetlands Day (2024), the Network for Environmental and Climate Justice (NECJ) reiterated the importance of wetlands for sustainable development and their centrality to human well-being. The 2024 theme for World Wetlands Day; “Wetlands and Human Wellbeing” outlines the interconnection between wetlands, sustainable development, and human health. NECJ said it is regrettable though to…

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Government intensifies climate proof agriculture, targets 700 000 hectares for small grains production

Writes Elvis Dumba Banket – The government is strengthening efforts to climate-proof the agriculture sector from the effects of climate change through supporting initiatives towards increased production of small traditional grains. The government has set a target of 700 000 hectares for traditional small grains under the Presidential Climate Proof Agriculture Scheme locally known as…

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