Human development disparities among rich and poor countries: UNDP
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Zimbabwe to invest in multi-billion dollar biotechnology industries
President Emmerson Mnangagwa has said his administration is investing in emerging industries such as the multi-billion dollar biotechnology industries as a way of expediting the achievement of an upper-middle income economy by 2030. He made the remarks while officially opening the Great Zimbabwe University Innovation Hub during the institution’s 17th Graduation Ceremony, held under the…
UNDP urges youth volunteerism for a better Zimbabwe
By Hillary Munedzi Youths have been urged to do voluntary work so as to gain skills that will be impactful to their societies and personal development. This was said by United Nations Developmental Progamme (UNDP) Zimbabwe Resident Representative, Mia Seppo at the Dialogue Event – for the Promotion of the Global Volunteerism Standards on a…
Swedish MPs tour Tariro Clinic and Youth Centre in Hopley
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…
African Risk Capacity Conference of Parties (CoP) Elects a New Director-General
The Conference of Parties (CoP) of the African Risk Capacity (ARC) has elected Mr. Ibrahima Cheikh Diong, of the Republic of Senegal as the new ARC Group Director-General, for a term of four (4) years. The election of Mr. Diong, which was ‘without objection’ from all the Members, was consistent with provisions of the Procedure for…
Fitch affirms Afreximbank’s BBB-credit rating
Credit ratings agency highlights strong solvency and liquidity, bolstered by ongoing and expected capital increases The African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) announces that Fitch Ratings has affirmed the Bank’s long-term Issuer Default Ratings (IDR) at ‘BBB-‘ with a stable outlook. The agency also affirmed the Bank’s Short-Term IDR at ‘F3’ and senior unsecured debt at ‘BBB-‘. Fitch highlighted…
Bon Marche brings a fresh start to 2023 with the Liv It Up promotion
Bon Marche, a brand within the stable of the Zimbabwe Stock Exchange Listed Company OK Zimbabwe Limited is this year giving all of us a FRESH START, with the Bon Marche Liv It Up Fiesta Promotion. Bon Marche is launching a fresh and happy promotion across their 8 Bon Marche stores aimed at providing a…
Violence Against Young Girls Alarmingly High: WHO
By Joyce Mukucha The United Nations (UN) Women has revealed that new data from the World Health Organisation (WHO) and partners indicates that violence against women starts at their tender age and remains devastatingly pervasive. In a statement issued on the 9th of March 2021, UN Women highlighted that WHO’s new report has it that…
Zoom’s CEO Eric Yuan Emigrated From China 22 Years Ago, Spoke Little English — And Now he’s Worth Almost $3 Billion
Not even Eric Yuan’s closest friends, oldest advisers and earliest investors thought Zoom needed to exist. It was 2011, and the market was littered with video conferencing systems from Google, Skype, GoToMeeting and Cisco, where Yuan had been leading WebEx’s engineering team. “He came to a market that everybody said was done,” said Dan Scheinman, Cisco’s…
Afreximbank dynamism and leadership praised by President Buhari
he Annual Meetings and 25th Anniversary celebration of the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) ended in Abuja on the 14th of July 2018 with President Muhammadu Buhari of Nigeria saying that the Bank, through its dynamism and tenacious leadership, had proved that Africans could come together to build something meaningful. Delivering a keynote address at the closing…
UNICEF contributes bicycles to support the child protection work of Community Childcare Workers
UNICEF today presented the first batch of 2,857 bicycles to the Ministry of Public Service, Labour and Social Welfare to support and improve the ability of Community Childcare Workers (CCW) to provide child protection services in Zimbabwe. The vehicles will be distributed to Community Childcare Workers across the country in the coming months. The bicycles…
Afreximbank disburses $200 Million to Egyptian General Petroleum Corporation
The African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) has disbursed the sum of $200 million to theEgyptian General Petroleum Corporation (EGPC) to support EGPC’s investment in the Middle East Oil Refinery Company(MIDOR). The Investment Financing Facility, disbursed during a signing and disbursement ceremony in Cairo on 1 August, is also aimed at supporting EGPC’s company expansion plan which is part of Egypt’s plan to become a regional hub for exporting oil…
SADC Communique mum on Zimbabwe’s governance and economic challenges: MDC
The Movement for Democratic Change (MDC) has noted with concern the Southern African Development Community (SADC) Communique on the just ended 39th SADC Summit of Heads of State and Government in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania and accused the regional bloc for turning a blind eye to the deteriorating socio-economic situation, ongoing human rights violations, persecution…
Gwevedzi Redefined to represent Zimbabwe in Pan-African Music Project “East Meets South”
Fresh off a rebranding and the introduction of a new soulful sound, Zimbabwe’s beloved Afro-acoustic group, Gwevedzi Redefined, is set to make waves on the international stage as part of a new Pan-African music project, East Meets South. This unique collaboration features artists from across Africa, including the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Kenya, Uganda,…
PAP a cornerstone for peace and development: Minister Murwira
The Pran African Parliament is a cornerstone for peace and development since it plays an important role in preventing conflicts by crafting laws that govern international relations, including issues of illegal sanctioning, Professor Amon Murwira, Zimbabwe’s Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Trade, has said. He revealed that during a courtesy visit to the…
Rainbow Tourism Group optimistic about the future
Leading hospitality company Rainbow Tourism Group (RTG) is optimistic about the future following its solid performance during first half year of 2022. The Chairman of the RTG Board Mr. Douglas Hoto, in his Chairman’s statement, reported growth in all the key performance indicators which include EBITDA, revenue, and occupancy. RTG grew its revenue by 246%…
Zimnat launches affordable life policy
Zimnat Life Assurance has launched the Zimnat Security Plan, an exciting and affordable life assurance policy which provides life cover of $10 000 from as little as $14,67 per month, depending on the age of the person whose life is assured. The Zimnat Security Plan is targeted at those in the Civil Service or private…
Zimbabwe Under-20 National Women Rugby Team Secure Kit, Broadcast and CSR Partnerships
The young ladies team will be hosting their first international team, South Africa Under-20 in a two match series at Prince Edward High School on the 26th and 29th of June 2019 The Zimbabwe Under-20 national women rugby team has secured three commercial partners ahead of the historic bilateral series against South Africa Under-20 Women…
Improved governance of land tenure, fisheries and forests critical: FAO
Dr. Patrice Talla Takoukam, the Sub Regional Coordinator for Southern Africa and FAO Representative for Zimbabwe and Eswatini said his organisation, in partnership with the Government of Zimbabwe, is implementing Voluntary Guidelines meant to improve governance of tenure of land, fisheries, and forests. He made the remarks during the National Comprehensive and Gender-Sensitive Land Policy…
All set for inaugural Data Science Zimbabwe Conference
By Byron Mutingwende All roads lead to the inaugural Data Science Zimbabwe Conference to be held in Harare on the 13th and 17th of December 2018. The conference seeks to showcase the value of data science skills and data science opportunities through industry case studies presented by local and international speakers. According…
PAP seeks increase of parliamentary ownership of international arms control instruments
The Pan-African Parliament, in collaboration with the Parliamentary Forum on Small Arms and Light Weapons will host the regional seminar “Connecting the dots: Supporting 2030 Agenda, the Arms Trade Treaty and the United Nations Programme of Action on Small Arms implementation through increased parliamentary engagement and action in international processes” on March 2-3 2018 at the PAP Headquarters…
Watchdog probes Aspen for cancer drug pricing
By TAMAR KAHN Africa’s biggest generic drug maker Aspen Pharmacare, already under investigation by European authorities over the price of its cancer drugs, is now under similar scrutiny from SA’s Competition Commission. On Tuesday, the commission announced it was investigating Aspen and multinational pharmaceutical manufacturers Roche and Pfizer for suspected excessive pricing of…
Take action against depletion of the stratospheric ozone layer: Minister Ndlovu
Honourable Mangaliso Ndlovu, the Minister of Environment, Climate, Tourism and Hospitality Industry has urged stakeholders to reflect and take action against the depletion of the stratospheric ozone layer. He made the call today, the 16th of September 2020, on the occasion to mark the 33rd anniversary of the signing of the Montreal Protocol on substances…
Zimbabwe commemorates International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People
Zimbabwe today joined the rest of the world in commemorating the International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian people. His Excellency Mr. Edward Kallon, the United Nations (UN) Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator delivered the United Nations Secretary-General’s message on the International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People at a colourful event held at the…
Ben Arinoti to represent Mashonaland West in Chibuku neShamwari Festival
Writes Chimeno Azriel Muriel Mine-based Ben Arinoti won the ticket to represent Mashonaland West during the Provincial Chibuku neShamwari Festival held at Gatsi Beer Garden in Chegutu last Saturday. Nine traditional groups showcased their talents in fighting for the sole ticket to represent the province and the 13-member ensemble, Muriel Mine-based group put up a…
Macheso descends on Theatre in The Park
Entertainment Writer Music icon and bassist Alick Macheso will tomorrow headline a major concert in the capital, where he is expected to put up a scintillating performance before an audience starved of live performances for quite a while on account of successive Covid-19 lockdowns. An array of local artistes is also expected to perform at…
United States provides additional US$2.5 million in response to Cyclone Idai
The United States Government has provided an additional contribution of US$2.5 million to respond to emergency needs in Zimbabwe following Cyclone Idai. The contribution, provided through the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) Office of Food for Peace, will support immediate food needs in the most affected areas of Manicaland Province. USAID will work through…
Importance of evidence gathering during forensic investigation
Writes Claudious Matizira Forensic investigation is a critical component of the criminal justice system, playing a pivotal role in the pursuit of justice and the establishment of truth. Central to this investigative process is evidence gathering, which serves as the cornerstone of building a strong case against perpetrators of crimes. The importance of evidence…
Human-wildlife conflicts in Bulilima
By Habakkuk Trust Women in Bulilima Ward 11 have raised calls of despondency in the wake of heightened elephant invasions which are threatening to push them deeper into vulnerability. The elephant invasions which have been ongoing for the past three weeks have resulted in crop and field infrastructure losses. Habakkuk Trust Community Advocacy Action Team…
SECZim, Securities Market Intermediaries on Nationwide Financial Literacy Programs
The Securities and Exchange Commission of Zimbabwe in collaboration with Securities Market Intermediaries (SMIs) (licensed entities), including ZB Transfer Secretaries, Custodial and Trustee services, Alpha Asset Management, Datvest and Kreston Zimbabwe, conducted financial literacy and capital market awareness outreach in Masvingo, Zaka Central, North, and South from 13-14 March 2024. The programme is expected to…
All Set for UNEA Fifth Session
By Joyce Mukucha The United Nations Environment Assembly (UNEA), the highest decision-making body on environmental issues is set to commence its 5th Session, virtually from the 22nd to the 26th of February 2021. This session is preceded by the Open-Ended Committee of Permanent Representatives (OEPCR) to which Zimbabwe is a party to which is kick-starting…
Address gender imbalances to foster development
By Farai Chirimumimba Statistics from United Nation (UN) agencies such as UN Women and UNICEF shows that the world over, one in three women globally still suffer from gender-based violence in some form in their lifetime. Some 62 million girls annually are denied access to education, four out of every five children trafficked are girls,…
ARDA Seeds (Private) Limited Calls for Small Grains Production Support
By Amon Mwashaireni (ARDA Seeds CEO) The season 2018/2019 is proving to be a drought one in most areas across the country. This has been attributed to the El Nino phenomenon which was rightfully predicted by the Meteorological Services Department. Rightly so, the Ministry of Lands, Agriculture, Rural Resettlement and Climate, encouraged increased production…
Parliament urged to speed up alignment of laws to strengthen migrant legislation for rights promotion
The Ninth Parliament of Zimbabwe has been urged to expedite total re-alignment of the laws to the Constitution so as to strengthen migration legislation that promotes migrant rights. Dr. James Tsabora, a Consultant with the Centre for Applied Legal Research in his address to Parliamentarians at a workshop on migration underway in Kadoma said…
Global hunger, carbon emissions could both spike if war limits grain exports
If Russia’s invasion and the ensuing war significantly reduce Ukrainian grain exports, surging prices could increase food insecurity and carbon dioxide emissions, as marginal land is pushed into crop production. That’s the chain reaction predicted by modeling from a research team that includes Amani Elobeid, a teaching professor of economics at Iowa State University.
All Roads Lead To Winky D, Ishall Braai Fest fiesta
By Lovemore Chazingwa at Odyssey Bar and Restaurant, Kadoma Zimdancehall exponents Winky D and Enzo Ishall make a braai stop at the ceremonial home of entertainment in the City of Kadoma, Odyssey Bar and Restaurant, Saturday after the coming one, for a joint braai fest. The two face off in a show organised by elders…
Need for a different political culture in Zimbabwe: Green Paper
By Rev Dr. Kenneth Mtata I am writing this as a GREEN PAPER to provoke debate. If you are allergic to debate, do not proceed beyond this point! Zimbabwe has been stuck in binary political conditioning where citizens are forced to think only in terms of black and white, good and bad, in or out….
Technocrats explore ways of harnessing the youth demographic dividend
By Byron Mutingwende Technocrats have urged the Government of Zimbabwe in partnership with development partners to find ways of harnessing the youth demographic dividend for economic growth. The calls were made at the youth investment and inclusive growth conference held in Harare on 3 October 2017 that was organised by the ministry of…
UNICEF, WHO call for supportive workplaces for breastfeeding female workers
Writes Marlvin Ngiza The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) and World Health Organisation (WHO) have challenged governments, civil society organisations, and the private sector across the globe to up the game in ensuring the establishment of a supportive breastfeeding environment for all working mothers in the quest to reach the global target of 70 percent…
Nothing to celebrate in South Africa as freedom is a farce
As the curtains close on South Africa’s Freedom Month, Vedhan Singh writes why freedom is a far-fetched dream. In its classic and synonymous symphony of synchronist harmonics, thirty years on, South Africa’s ruling party continues to hum the hymn it held heralding democracy. Three decades to bring about change, the same song sung has started…
2022 Mid-Term Budget and Economic Review expectations for socio-economic relief
By Fight Inequality Alliance Zimbabwe On Thursday 28 July 2022, the Minister of Finance and Economic Development is expected to be presenting the 2022 Mid-Term Budget and Economic Review in line with Section 7 (2) (a) of the Public Finance Management Act and Section 9 (1) of the Public Finance Management (General Regulations) of…
Zim Achievers SA 7th Anniversary: Tilder Moyo honoured
By Herzel Mushayabasa Popular radio personality Tilder Moyo is among the prominent people featured when the Zimbabwe Achievers Awards South Africa (ZAA SA) honoured various people at a glittering awards ceremony held on Saturday night at The Venue Melrose Arch in Johannesburg. The 7th edition of ZAA SA was held in partnership with ZororoPhumulani…
Israel starts religious war in Jerusalem
The Embassy of the State of Palestine in Harare condemns in the strongest terms the Israeli police’s illegal invasion of Al-Aqsa Mosque in Jerusalem’s Old City to brutally attack using tear gases and rubber-coated bullets on hundreds of peaceful Palestinian worshippers who were holding an all-night Ramadan prayer vigil at the Muslim holy compound. Over…
Beyond Headlines: Global Journalists United for Peace Journalism amidst the Challenges of the Unstable International Situation
On 17th February, the international peace organization, Heavenly Culture, World Peace, Restoration of Light (HWPL), hosted an online event with approximately 160 media persons from 49 countries in attendance. This year, the HWPL International Workshop on Peace Journalism marked the publication of its 2nd journal, ‘Peace Journalism Studies’, produced in cooperation with 9 journalists worldwide….
149th Inter-Parliamentary Union Assembly spotlights science and technology for sustainable development
Speaker of Parliament of Zimbabwe, Hon Advocate Jacob F.N Mudenda, and President of the Senate, Hon. Mabel M. Chinomona, are leading a Zimbabwean Parliamentary delegation to the 149th Inter-Parliamentary Union Assembly in Geneva, Switzerland where issues of science and technology are under the spotlight. The Assembly and Related Meetings are scheduled for 12th to…