Staff Writer His Excellency, Mr. Moussa Faki Mahamat, Chairperson of the African Union Commission (AUC) was made aware of the financial incapacitation of the Pan African Parliament resulting in the latter’s inability to convene the statutory Committee Sittings in August as well as the plenary session in October/November due to the inadequacy of the budget…
Econet Wireless Zimbabwe has started charging headline tariffs in United States dollars (US$) with effect from September 01, 2022, following regulatory approvals. The company’s customers will now be able to use US$ airtime directly for voice, SMS, data and internet services without first converting it to bundles. Econet first introduced promotional US$ smart bundles in…
Writes Lovemore Chazingwa As the war in the Gaza Strip continues to take its toll on human life, Palestine TV correspondent, Amr Al-Daoudi collapsed on duty while covering the conflict live at his broadcasting centre, last Monday afternoon. A video clip of Al-Daoudi in press gear succumbing to what was termed “exhaustion and famine” circulated…
AIDS Vaccine Advocacy Coalition (AVAC) reports that the Mosaico study, a large-scale HIV vaccine efficacy study also known as HVTN 706/HPX3002, was stopped early for non-efficacy. The study took place in several countries in North and South America and Europe to test the safety and efficacy of the adenovirus26-based vaccine regimen among 3,900 cis-gender men…
Econet Wireless Zimbabwe’s Clean City (Pvt) Limited this week stepped up its cleanliness awareness efforts with the launch of Community Environmental Services (CES). The launch event saw over 200 CES volunteers converge at Mt Pleasant Hall, before proceeding to lead an awareness and cleaning blitz at Mt Pleasant Shopping Centre and its environs. Speaking at…
After a dramatic and adventurous 28 days in the Big Brother Titans house, the journey has come to an end for Jenni O and Mmeli, the duo known as Jenne Li. This leaves 18 housemates still in the running for the US$100,000 grand prize. Avoiding eviction were Juicy J & Olivia (Juiovla); Justin & Yvonne (Juvone); Blue…
The Crisis in Zimbabwe Coalition has bemoaned the fact that the country has been beset by structural imbalances, which have hampered economic development for several years. Civil society has said the obtaining structural imbalances have resulted in the erosion of income for middle to low income populations (who constitute the majority of citizens) hence incessant…
To celebrate World Literacy Day and encourage and nurture a passion for learning, DStv and will be showcasing some of the favourite educational TV programmes for families and kids. The best thing about these edutainment shows is that children love to watch them, and they’ll learn something while at it! Talk about win-win. Here’s a round-up of…
In response to an invitation by the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Trade of Zimbabwe, the European Union has decided to deploy an EU Election Observation Mission (EOM) to the Harmonised elections of 23 August 2023. Josep Borrell, High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, has appointed Mr. Fabio Castaldo,…
Innovative thinking about Africa’s conventional employment issues is what marks the African Development Bank’s (www.AfDB.org) new policy research document “Creating Decent Jobs: Strategies, Policies, and Instruments,” participants heard at the report launch, held 12 September 2019. The report elicited strong presentations and a lively debate during the event which took place in the Babacar N’Diaye…
By Byron Mutingwende Ms. Caroline Mozhendi, the Econet Head of Agribusiness has encouraged the use of technology to combat the effects of climate change by farmers in Zimbabwe. Ms. Mozhendi made the remarks during an event whereby Ecofarmer joined the Shamva Agricultural College in celebrating 34 students who graduated at the institution on Friday…
Former Zimbabwe captain Heath Streak has been banned from all cricket for eight years after he accepted five charges of breaching the ICC Anti-Corruption Code. Mr. Streak was charged as a participant under the Code by virtue of his status as the coach of Zimbabwe from 2016 to 2018 and as the coach of various domestic…
New research: From elites to subsistence farmers, policies must be inclusive New research reveals the significant diversity of palm oil smallholders in Indonesia and provides essential information to help better target policies around producer compliance to sustainability standards. The study: Certification, good agricultural practice and smallholder heterogeneity: Differentiated pathways for resolving compliance gaps in the Indonesian…
By Byron Mutingwende In light of the recent events in the country where the military has reportedly taken control of critical state agencies and apparatus, the Election Resource Centre (ERC) called on the people of Zimbabwe to remain peaceful. It strongly encouraged the restoration of constitutional civilian order and implored those in authority…
The Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations (FAO) and representatives from West African nations have converged on Abuja to explore diverse ideas to better handle flood risks affecting food security in the sub-region. The goal is to foster a collective approach towards more proactive flood risk mitigation with shared knowledge from different actors…
Writes Catherine Murombedzi In nature’s nurture, open your eyes to see the healthy habits from the past. Before the 1960s, lifestyle diseases were minimal. People grew their own food and lived healthy lifestyles. They worked in the fields. They were physically fit. Sedentary work was also taken when shelling nuts after harvest. Grandmothers were the…
As it welcomed the proclamation of 26 March 2022 as the day for by-elections through Statutory Instrument 1 of 2022 by the President of Zimbabwe, the Election Resource Centre (ERC) called upon the Zimbabwe Electoral Commission (ZEC) to ensure that the elections become transparent, free, fair and credible by implementing electoral reforms. It emphasised that…
Dr. Amarakoon Bandara, the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Zimbabwe’s Senior Economic Advisor has said the youths play a critical role in championing the Sustainable Development Goals. Dr. Bandara made the remarks during the World Economic Forum’s Strategic Engagement Visit to Zimbabwe as he answered an array of questions fielded to him during a panel…
By Byron Mutingwende There are brighter prospects and benefits for industries that comply with environmental requirements, an official with the Environmental Management Agency (EMA) has said. Brian Gada, an official with the Environmental Protection Department of EMA made the remarks at a meeting organised by the Business Council for Sustainable Development Zimbabwe (BCSDZ)…
Zimbabwe have named a 15-man squad for the three-match one-day international (ODI) series against Afghanistan that gets underway in Harare on Saturday. Blessing Muzarabani, who was at the Indian Premier League since March, is back to lead the home team’s pace attack. Led by captain Craig Ervine, the side includes 11 of the…
The Postal and Telecommunication Regulatory Authority of Zimbabwe (POTRAZ) today handed over groceries and personnel protective equipment (PPE) to the less privileged and vulnerable members of the Gwanda Community, which is being done under the Authority’s Corporate Social Responsibility program. By way of background, POTRAZ last year established a Corporate Social Responsibility unit that would…
By Zimbabwe Coalition on Debt and Development The need for clear policies in Zimbabwe cannot be over-emphasized and the need for the COVID-19 vaccine being a topical issue is included.Whilst fighting for control of the virus, the government should be cognizant of the fact that active cases also need resourcing therefore the loud and clear…
Writes Lovemore Chazingwa Odyssey Entertainment (OE) has worked its way into the hearts of music lovers and enthusiasts alike, with their latter-day hosting of massive gigs headlined by international acts. Last weekend’s Kadoma Music Festival which featured what can be termed ‘The Big Five’ from both sides of the Limpopo added another stripe on their…
Under the theme “Institutional Peace: Strengthening Communication to Build Trust,” an international peace NGO, Heavenly Culture, World Peace, Restoration of Light (HWPL), holds its 7th Annual Commemoration of the Declaration of Peace and Cessation of War (DPCW) from March 14th to 19th in 41 countries from Africa, Europe, North America, and Asia. “This declaration, which is made…
The 20th Comprehensive Africa Agriculture Development Programme (CAADP) and the 15th Africa Day for Food and Nutrition Security (ADFNS) held under the theme “CAADP Agenda Two Decades-on: Cultivating the Nexus of Nutrition, Agrifood Systems, and Education for Africa’s Growth” marked an opportunity not only to reflect on the achievements of the past 20 years but…
“We are working hard with governments to improve transparency, governance, accountability and project delivery across the continent. Corruption does not invest in the future, it kills the future,” Akinwumi Adesina, President of the African Development Bank (www.AfDB.org) said at the World Peace Summit of Global Leaders. According to the World Economic Forum, an estimated $116 billion a…
By Lloyd Rabaya The Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education (MoPSE) has cried foul over the current socio-economic state that hinders them from running smoothly. According to the Zimbabwean constitution, “The State must take all practical measures to promote free and compulsory basic education for children and higher and tertiary education.” Yearly, the government allocates…
The community borehole sunk at Mwanandishe Primary School by the Zimbabwe National Zakat Fund (Zimnzaf) is set to ease water woes bedeviling the school and Tafara community at large. In an interview during the drilling process on Tuesday, Zimnzaf Finance Director Philemon C. Chari said this intervention is part of the organisation’s water and sanitation…
Bikita District has demonstrated the lived realities towards the attainment of Zimbabwe’s Vision 2030 with Ward 4 of the Bikita Rural District Council spearheading the Musiya and Matsvange Piped Water project as well as the construction of Matsvange Clinic. In an interview with the Spiked Online Media crew that toured the projects on Saturday, Alderman…
Writes Clayton Masekesa The International Organisation for Migration (IOM,) the Zimbabwe government, and other partners have engaged to enhance well-defined standard operation procedures that specifically cater to the needs of vulnerable migrants. This engagement comes at a time when Zimbabwe is receiving deportees mainly from the United Kingdom, returnees from Botswana, and South Africa, especially…
The Language Legacy Expo, hosted by Consultus Publishing Services (CPS), in partnership with LitFest Harare, is set to celebrate the Shona language at the expo on August 10th, 2024. The Language Legacy Expo was launched on July 27th, 2024, and aims to shine the spotlight on literature and languages, encourage reading culture, and literacy,…
The Anglophone Africa CRG – RCCP has developed 6 reports on the effectiveness of technical assistance in Botswana, Liberia, Sierra Leone, South Sudan, Swaziland and Tanzania. The summary report describes some of the key findings, conclusions and recommendations from the assessments. It found that most civil society and community groups found it difficult to access…
Mobility has evolved over the past decade with a new technology which has brought convenience to the everyday consumer. From the scheduling system for public transport such as buses and trains leaving at a certain time, to self-driven cars which are promising to take the market by a wave especially in the first world countries….
Writes Elvis Dumba Zvimba – In a bold move, Zimbabwe’s Anti-Corruption Commission (Zacc) launched the Sabhuku land deals campaign to tackle corruption in rural land distribution. The campaign kicked off in Hurungwe, covering five districts in Mashonaland West province which include Zvimba, Makonde, Chegutu, and Mhondoro Local leaders, government officials, and stakeholders welcomed the initiative,…
Young people have hailed the Freedom of Information Act for giving them free access to information and education especially on the Green House projects that they are partaking in at institutions like the Utano Community Centre in Zengeza, Chitungwiza. The projects are helping in improving their livelihoods and are being supported by the Determined, Resilient, Empowered,…
By Joyce Mukucha The unprecedented times brought by the global Covid-19 pandemic has caused African countries to struggle with limited access to vaccines to cater for their populations with the major reason being failure by the continent’ most nations to produce their own medicines. Meanwhile, many developing countries have not been able to deliver even…
By Byron Mutingwende Taxation is one of the factors leading to the high cost of doing business in Zimbabwe, delegates at a workshop by the National Economic Consultative Forum (NECF) held in Harare on Thursday 27 July 2017 have said. “Taxation however, is central to development and provides governments with the funding required to finance…
By Chimeno Azriel The 2021 edition of the premier cycling event, Tour deGreat Dyke which kicked off last Thursday and finished off on Saturday was a success with the cyclists finishing off in high spirit. The tour kicked off from Zimplats Complex in Selous and finished in Zvishavane with all the cyclists finishing well despite…
Written By Kundai Marunya ‘Wow’ was all I could say in the cramped corridors of my laughter after the opening line of Zambezi News at the Shoko Festival comedy show last night. The mock news cast which comprise of Jerome Weathers (Samm Monro), Mandape Mandape (Outspoken), and Kudzaishe Mushayahembe (Michael Kudakwashe) gave revelers an overdose…
The Zimbabwe Gems’s quest to represent the country at the Netball World Cup got a whopping sum of over RTGS$400 000 shot-in-the-arm from Econet Wireless, the biggest mobile network operator and VAYA, an app-based ride hailing service. The Zimbabwe Gems who are ranked 13th in the world sent an SOS for sponsorship and Econet Wireless heard…
By Ndileka Mandela “What counts in life is not the mere fact that we have lived. It is what difference we have made to the lives of others that will determine the significance of the life we lead.” Those are the words of my grandfather, Nelson Mandela. On Thursday, we celebrated the 10th anniversary of Mandela…
The National Electoral Reform Agenda (NERA) brings to the attention of people the adage that once beaten once twice shy. NERA says this is a call for Zimbabweans to take lessons from the just-ended elections. “It is not social media vibrancy that gives out positive results. It is all about hardworking in its diversity. In…
By Farai Chirimumimba Zimbabweans witnessed the inauguration of their third president, Emmerson Mnagagwa. The interim president who is to rule for about eight months before general elections in July or August 2018 vows to rebuild Zimbabwe in a bleak inaugural address after taking his oath of office on 24 November. Cde Mnangagwa summed up the…
By Lovemore Chazingwa Empowerment lobbyist Affirmative Action Group (AAG) is set to launch its Kadoma Chapter in the gold mining city at a ceremony expected to bring a new dawn in the natural resource-rich environs. The launch is slated for Kadoma Hotel and Conference Centre (KHCC) today. Speaking via WhatsApp chats, the chairman of the…
By Ronnie Chisamba Popular reggae and Afrotonic artiste Manzul Wahab Fazilahmed (42) – aka Fuzzy L – dedicated the official release of the much-awaited video for the track Morning Come to his late father. Fuzzy L made the announcement at the launch of the video on social media, on the 4th of this month. The…
