Birdlife Zimbabwe, CTA advocate for environmental management in Chimanimani

By Gideon Madzikatidze The Chimanimani Tourism Association (CTA) and Birdlife Zimbabwe are warning people to desist from taking advantage of lockdown regulations to indiscriminately plunder resources in the Chimanimani area of Manicaland. The two organisations cited the Chimanimani mountainous area where rampant illegal alluvial gold mining is allegedly taking place during the locakdown to the…

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COVID-19: Shincheonji Church Runs Second Plasma Donation Drive

Over 1,500 Shincheonji Church of Jesus members have started donating blood plasma for research purposes after recovering from Covid-19, as the organization bolsters its efforts to help contain the virus. Donors from the church in South Korean city Daegu started undergoing the process on August 27 and will continue until September 4. This is the…

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WildEarth Pop Up Channel On DStv

Africa’s magnificent wildlife is the focus of a pop-up channel now running 24/7 for three months on DStv. The new channel is WildEarth, which has to date been broadcasting on YouTube, FaceBook and other content viewing platforms. WildEarth is available on Premium and Compact Plus packages on DStv channel 183. Liz Dziva, publicity and public relations manager of MultiChoice Zimbabwe, said:…

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Compensating former white farmers a major milestone: Government

Professor Mthuli Ncube, the Minister of Finance and Economic Development has praised the signing of the Global Compensation Deed on 29 July 2020 as a major milestone in the restoration of trust and cooperation between the former farm owners and the Government of Zimbabwe. Below, Spiked Online Media reproduces a joint statement by Professor Ncube…

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3 Ways Companies Are Delighting Customers With AI-Driven Services

By Bernard Marr We know that the range of AI-loaded smart products is constantly expanding. But what’s less obvious is how AI is also transforming the world of services – enabling service-based businesses to improve their offering, and even develop entirely new services and revenue streams that are underpinned by AI. Just as in product-based businesses, AI has become…

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In the shadow of Covid-19, silent killers re-emerge

Opinion by Nick Prince Deadly infectious diseases are threatening to regain a foothold in many countries, fueled by Covid-19 and the unprecedented effort to contain this ongoing global pandemic. Vaccinations are down across the Asia Pacific and in most areas of the world. Diseases such as polio, measles, and tuberculosis are at very real risk of re-emerging…

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COVID-19 Negatively Impacting Food Security and Nutrition: ZCSOSUNA

By Zimbabwe Civil Society Organisations Scaling Up Nutrition Alliance (ZCSOSUNA) The Corona Virus Disease 2019 (COVID 19) pandemic is a health and humanitarian crisis threatening the food security and nutrition of millions of people around the country. The pandemic comes at a time when more than 4.3 million people are severely food insecure in rural…

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NGO coalition calls for an end to forced disappearances in Africa

As the world celebrates the International Day of the Victims of Enforced Disappearances today (30 August), an NGO coalition is calling on African States to end this practice immediately, hold perpetrators to account, search for the disappeared and provide reparations to the victims and their families. The African Centre for Justice and Peace Studies (Sudan),…

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GCR affirms Afreximbank’s A- rating

Credit rating underpinned by Afreximbank’s strong status as one of the largest Multilateral Development Banks within the African region The African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank), Africa’s foremost multilateral trade finance institution, announces that Global Credit Rating (GCR) has affirmed its international scale long-term and short-term issuer ratings of A- and A2, respectively, with a stable outlook. In addition,…

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COVID-19: The Union’s Wave Money platform to support people with MDR-TB

In Union-managed areas of Myanmar, COVID-19 is causing disruption to the provision of care and support to people with tuberculosis (TB) and multidrug-resistant TB (MDR-TB). Despite the pandemic, The Union is continuing to provide DOT (Directly Observed Treatment) and home visits to people with MDR-TB. Home visits are also an important means by which Union…

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ZIMCODD promotes social and economic justice system from a youth perspective

By Zimbabwe Coalition on Debt and Development The Zimbabwe Coalition on Debt and Development (ZIMCODD) is hosting its annual Social and Economic Justice Activist Academies (SEJAAs) from the 24th to the 31st of August 2020. The National Social Economic Justice Activism Academy is being currently conducted in Nyanga with 25 participants drawn from all provinces….

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Ngororombe: The tenacity of living heritage through dance and entertainment

By Nimorod Ushe Bikita District is a melting pot where the cultural belief and behaviour of Ngororombe traditional dance and music has been nurtured over the years. Background of Ngororombe traditional dance in Bikita Located few kilometres north of Chikuku Township is a place known as Gangare. Probably, it is the cradle of Ngororombe traditional…

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ZNOART urges law enforcement agencies to take corruption cases seriously

By Joyce Mukucha and Anyway Yotamu The Zimbabwe National Organisation of Associations and Residents Trusts (ZNOART), a resident pressure group said it is deeply concerned over the matters of corruption which is allegedly being spearheaded by mostly council and government officials across the country that have been exposed which is now in the public limelight…

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First Lady commissions medical equipment and refurbished ward to Sally Mugabe Central Hospital

First Lady Auxilia Mnangagwa today officially handed over medical equipment and commissioned a refurbished ward at the Sally Mugabe Central Hospital in Harare. The initiative came into being as a result of the contribution to the COVID-19 Mitigation Efforts through a partnership between two Telecoms giants – NetOne and TelOne. The collaboration saw the two…

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African water and sanitation projects critical to preparedness for COVID-19-like pandemics

By Wambui Gichuri Wambui Gichuri is the Acting Vice President, Agriculture, Human and Social Development and Director, Water Development and Sanitation at the African Development Bank (https://www.AfDB.org/)As the prevalence of COVID-19 accelerates across Africa, over 40% of the population in Sub-Saharan Africa do not have access to clean water and are unable to heed the…

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Durban FilmMart Welcomes Netflix As Programme Partner For 11th Edition

Netflix, the World’s leading streaming entertainment service, has joined the Durban FilmMart as a new programme partner to the 11th edition of Africa’s premier film industry event which will host its virtual edition from 4 to 13 September 2020.  With 193 million paid memberships in over 190 countries enjoying TV series, documentaries, and feature films…

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COVID-19 hampering the fight against GBV: Katswe Sistahood

By Joyce Mukucha Katswe Sistahood has bemoaned the negative effects of the Covid-19 induced lockdown which disturbed the implementation of their fight against gender-based violence(GBV) under the Start Awareness Support Action (SASA)! Faith Initiative. The organisation revealed that drug abuse amongst youths and the prevalence of teenage pregnancies were on increase during the unprecedented times…

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African Risk Capacity Limited Appoints 2 World-class Professionals as Non-Executive Directors

The African Risk Capacity Limited (ARC Ltd) Governance Committee has  appointed two new Non-Executive Directors (NEDs), Ms. Sarata Kone-Thiam and Ms. Lade’ A. Araba, to join its Board of Directors thereby completing the Board complement of seven individuals in line with structure. The new directors are joining a group of other industry experts led by Mr….

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Masiyiwa announces completion of Cape Town to Moanda fibre optic link

Pan-African businessman Strive Masiyiwa has expressed his delight at the completion of the landmark fibre link from Cape Town to the DRC’s western port city of Moanda. Masiyiwa wrote: Cape Town to Moanda! Now unless you are from the DRC (or an Africa enthusiast like me) you have probably never heard of this place called…

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Afreximbank wins Debt Deal of the Year Award at The African Banker Awards 2020

The African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank), Africa’s foremost multilateral trade finance institution, was today announced winner of the Debt Deal of the Year Award at the 14th Annual African Banker Awards 2020 held virtually. The awards recognize institutions and individuals driving growth and development in Africa and creating new economic opportunities for citizens and communities across the…

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Digital finance enabling financing of SDGs, providing a lifeline during COVID-19

Unleashing potential of digital finance could have transformational impact on sustainable development says group of financial, business, government and development leaders convened by the UN Secretary-General The unprecedented social and economic crisis caused by the COVID-19 pandemic has put a spotlight on the role of digital finance in providing relief for millions around the world,…

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COVID19 has worsened the plight of agricultural value chain actors with disabilities

By Charles Dhewa For more than 10 years, Samson Mundodzi a gifted blind farmer from Nyazura in Manicaland province of Zimbabwe used to be accompanied to Mbare market for selling his commodities. Like all other farmers, Samson would have his commodities loaded onto long distance buses that passed through his home and get to Mbare…

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Afreximbank provides $400m to the Export Trading Group to drive agricultural productivity and resilience

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…

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Anzisha Prize launches mini-documentary series by educators on African entrepreneurship success stories

Educators can now share the journeys of very young African entrepreneurs in the #ItStartsWithYou series that highlights key moments that led to their success Today sees the launch of a new mini-documentary and case study series about very young African entrepreneurs designed to enable high-school and university educators to engage students meaningfully about entrepreneurship as…

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UN Secretary-General to spotlight digital finance in COVID-19 recovery, SDGs

The unprecedented social and economic crisis caused by the COVID-19 pandemic has put a spotlight on the role of digital finance in providing relief for millions around the world, supporting businesses and protecting jobs and livelihoods UN Secretary-General António Guterres will join Achim Steiner, UNDP Administrator, and Maria Ramos, until recently CEO of ABSA Group, as Co-Chairs of his…

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ZB launches the #ZBHelloWorld three-fold campaign that includes the Diaspora Service Hub

One of the country’s leading financial bank ZB Financial Holdings has launched a product “Kesto” a diaspora service hub that provides tailor-made solutions to Zimbabweans living abroad as well as Visa-enabled cards during a spectacular and engaging virtual launch held on Friday 21 August 2020. ZB Financial Holdings Group CEO Ron Mutandagayi said, “ZB has…

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Musician Lovezh bounces back with a new video

By Sowell Chikwari (Entertainment Reporter) Afro-fusion music star Lovemore “Lovezh” Nerudzo has unveiled a new video for Elengina off his 2019 blockbuster project Mwari Mupenyu. The video comes barely a week after the 35-year old Brave Stars Band leader rattled the market with his latest album Giant Wanyanya which is currently receiving favourable airplay across…

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Ride4Rangers cyclists launch a fundraising campaign in support of Tusk Trust

A team of British Amateur cyclists has started the Global 30,000KM Bike ride with Land’s End to John O’Groates Adventure to protect African Rangers and Wildlife. 50+ African Travel professionals doing a joint bike ride Land’s End to John O’Groats Thousands of people around the globe doing their own ‘virtual’ bike ride for Rangers 874…

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Betty Kaseke soldiers on with community development despite damaging rumours

The philanthropy in the “Iron Lady” as Betty Kaseke has come to be known because of her ability to conquer criticism and character assassination has refused to die as she focuses on community development through the Betty Kaseke Foundation. Carrying the poise of a beauty queen that she is, Betty Kaseke yesterday through her foundation,…

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Tocky Vibes, Belmore Mutandwa collaborate on music album

Sowell Chikwari (Entertainment Reporter) Rising Afro-fusion musician Belmore Mtandwa of the Letty Letty fame has roped in seasoned singer Tocky Vibes on his latest project Ngatifare. The duo worked together on a love song titled Anondida. Other tracks on Mtandwa’s forthcoming second album expected to be launched online on 23 September are Chidembo, Letty Letty,…

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ZHRC on Protection of Human Rights Defenders

ZHRC Statement on Protection of the Rights of Human Rights Defenders in Zimbabwe 1.      Introduction Section 232 (b) of the Constitution of Zimbabwe Amendment No. 20 Act, 2013 provides that the Zimbabwe Human Rights Commission (ZHRC) is one of the five Independent Commissions Supporting Democracy. The common objectives of Independent Commissions are provided for in section…

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Madzibaba Mtandwa prides self in spiritual work

Sowell Chikwari (Lifestyle Reporter) Johanne Masowe Yenyenyedzi Nomwe apostolic sect High Priest Madzibaba Mtandwa takes pride in delivering people from spiritual bondage and sickness, converting them to the ways of God. Born Hebert Mtandwa sixty years ago in Gokwe in a family of 16 children, the  Johanne Masowe Yenyenyedzi Nomwe apostolic sect leader is renowned…

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Masawara companies come together to help the Chikomba community

Companies in the Masawara Group, which is comprised of the Zimnat Insurance Group, Cresta Group of Hotels, Minerva Risk Advisors, BIC, Dandemutande and Grand Re-Insurance, have come together to “Make Life Better” for the Chikomba East community. As part of the “Simukai Development Project” which is a village initiative started by Hon Dr Sekai Nzenza…

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Kudzanai Vere pens a masterpiece on entrepreneurship

By Lovemore Chazingwa Title: Exceed Beyond The Ordinary: A Step By Step Guide On How To Become A High voltage Entrepreneur Vol. 1. Author: Kudzanai Vere Publisher: Transformational Mindset Institute Category: Business Date Published: April 2020 ISBN: 9781779250995 In rolling out high brick by brick insight into entrepreneurship, Kudzanai Vere shares with his reader personal…

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Garry Mapanzure, Soko Matemai Wax Lyrical on We Party All Night

Song Details Title: We Party All Night Artists: Rymez, Garry Mapanzure, Soko Matemai Producers: Rymez Composers: Rodney Hwingwiri, Garry Mapanzure, Marshall Muchenje ISRC Code: ZA-56E-20-01228 Girl I’m in love with youIf we meet to part, then let’s party booAnd I’ll depart with youCause this right here is just me and youAnd you feel it too…

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Saving lives, economies, and livelihoods campaign launches in Africa

H.E. Amira Elfadil Mohammed, Commissioner for Social Affairs, African Union Commission; H.E. Dr Amani Abou-Zeid, Commissioner for Infrastructure and Energy; and Dr. John Nkengasong, Director of the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) launched the “Africa Against COVID-19: Saving Lives, Economies and Livelihoods” campaign during the Africa CDC weekly press briefing on…

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