Daily News senior scribe dies!

Zimbabwe’s media fraternity has been plunged into mourning following the death of Daily News Assistant Editor — Gift Phiri. The seasoned scribe died today in Harare after a short illness. Phiri who had worked for several media houses distinguished himself as an astute scribe who was not only dedicated but also gifted. In a statement,…

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Demolition of Traders Markets in Mbare – The height of Recklessness and Irresponsibility

By VISET Information and Publicity Department The Vendors Initiative for Social and Economic Transformation (VISET) would like to condemn in the strongest of terms the callous decision by the City of Harare to demolish Informal Traders Markets in Mbare, Harare. It would be very irresponsible and reckless for authorities to take advantage of the COVID-19…

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COVID-19: Raha Cooking oil, Temba Mliswa join hands to ameliorate challenges in Norton

As COVID-19 continues its toll on Zimbabwe, Cangrow Trading Company, the manufacturers of Raha Cooking Oil teamed up with Norton legislator Temba Mliswa and donated towards essentials necessary to end the pandemic. Mr. Ankit Jain, the Raha Managing Director, in consultation with Hon. Mliswa used the occasion of Zimbabwe’s 40th independence anniversary to reach out…

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Independence Day: ZCTU demands minimum wage, mobilises for action

By Japhet Moyo (ZCTU Secretary-General)  Today, 18 April 2020, the Zimbabwe Congress of Trade Unions (ZCTU) joins the rest of Zimbabweans in celebrating the country’s 40th Independence anniversary. We recognise and appreciate the significance of this great day to all Zimbabweans and in particular, the role played by freedom fighters and the masses to liberate…

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Zimbabwe at 40: Promised Land Remains a Distant Possibility

By Crisis in Zimbabwe Coalition on Independence Day Crisis in Zimbabwe Coalition (CiZC) joins the people of Zimbabwe, within or without her borders in commemorating the 40th anniversary (18 April 2020) of Zimbabwe’s independence. On this important national day; we pay tribute to the sons and daughters of Zimbabwe who sacrificed their lives for the…

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Mitigating COVID-19’s impact on Africa’s food systems

By Atsuko Toda and Martin Fregene The global spread of COVID-19 and the rising number of coronavirus cases in Africa are fueling anxiety about negative economic growth, failing healthcare and collapsing food systems We are facing great uncertainty on the African continent. The global spread of COVID-19 and the rising number of coronavirus cases in…

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POTRAZ debunks link between COVID-19 and 5G

The Postal and Telecommunications Regulatory Authority of Zimbabwe (POTRAZ) has scoffed at theories linking the Fifth Generation cellular mobile technologies (5G) to the spread of COVID-19. In doing so, POTRAZ joins the rest of the world in mourning thousands of lives lost to the COVID-19 pandemic and offers its most sincere condolences to families that…

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SADC and UNESCO sign agreement to ensure learning never stops

The Southern Africa Development Community (SADC) Secretariat and the United Nations, Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) have signed a Joint Statement and Action Plan on ensuring continuity of learning in the context of COVID-19. In a Joint Statement, signed by the Executive Secretary of SADC, Her Excellence Dr. Stergomena Lawrence Tax and the Regional…

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COVID-19: Isheanesu Investments donates to Parirenyatwa Group of Hospitals

As part of its corporate social responsibility initiative, Isheanesu Investments has donated to the Parirenyatwa Group of Hospitals to help in the fight against COVID-19. “As Isheanesu Investments, we understand that for our business to thrive, the nation should have a healthy workforce that we supply with corporate wear and protective clothing. “As a result…

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Africa’s 720m youths in clean energy are a game-changer

Climate change and development expert Richard Munang speaks about agriculture, Africa and coronavirus pandemic.  Africa’s youthful population is considered its biggest asset. Is the continent fully utilising this asset? Studies on wealth indicate that a skilled person is 15 times more productive than natural resources. Africa needs to change its mindset and prioritise efforts that selflessly…

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COVID-19: ActionAid implores government to prioritise women’s rights

As COVID-19 continues to take its toll on Zimbabwe, ActionAid has urged the government to put women’s rights at the centre-stage. The organisation acknowledged the actions taken by the government to reduce the spread of the COVID-19 Pandemic (Coronavirus). However, it said more could have been done to avoid the three confirmed deaths. “The current…

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“Show Me The Money!” – Dangerously Close To The Truth kicks off on SuperSport 1

What better film to kick off SuperSport 1’s festival of the greatest sports movies of all time than the Academy Award-winning Jerry Maguire? Not only did it define an era and provide some of the most memorable quotes in movie history, but it also cut dangerously close to the truth according to former Green Bay Packers vice president…

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OnePlus pushes 5G with 8-series

OnePlus highlighted a distribution deal with Verizon as a key win for the 8-series, a freshly-unveiled 5G smartphone range which will spearhead a previously-outlined goal to boost its presence in the next-generation technology. During a launch event for the OnePlus 8 and 8 Pro, Pete Lau, OnePlus co-founder and CEO, called the arrangement “one of the most…

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PWDs sue government, ZBC over lack of accessible information on COVID-19

By Kumbirai Mafunda Three organisations representing people who are visually impaired and Deaf have sued the government and the state-run Zimbabwe Broadcasting Corporation (ZBC) demanding to be provided with information on coronavirus in a format that is accessible to them. Development, Deaf Zimbabwe Trust and Zimbabwe National League Of TheBlind argued that the rights of…

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Cyberattacks And Vulnerabilities: Digital Resiliency During COVID-19

By Bernard Marr Criminals don’t mind if they kick us when we’re down. And that’s precisely what we’ve seen them do as COVID-19 has altered the way we work and live. Organisations of all sizes, security levels, and missions have been forced to allow employees to work from home to keep business operating on some…

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COVID-19: Importance of building infrastructure at African mass markets

By Charles Dhewa After years of persuading development agencies not to concentrate on the production side but spread their resources along supply chains all the way to the market, eMKambo has finally been vindicated. COVID-19 has provided the Ahaa! moment for policy makers and development agencies on the importance of building infrastructure at African mass markets. If a…

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It’s critical to support WHO: UN Secretary-General

United Nations Secretary-General, Antonio Guterres has said the World Health Organisation (WHO) requires support now more than ever before in order to respond to COVID-19. The statement comes as US President Donald Trump revealed Tuesday that he had instructed his administration to suspend funding to the World Health Organization (WHO) over its handling of the…

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After COVID-19, what will Africa look like in 2030 and 2063?

By Banji Oyelaran-Oyeyinka The COVID-19 pandemic, one of the world’s most significant events, has resulted in cessation of economic activities that will lead to a significant decline in GDP, an unprecedented social disruption, and the loss of millions of jobs. According to estimates by the African Development Bank, the contraction of the region’s economies will…

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Africa: COVID-19 pandemic bolsters case for technology-based economic resilience

By Stefan Nalletamby As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to have a devastating impact globally, the African continent, while less affected, is preparing to undergo its own severe social and economic crisis. As of April 7, over 10,000 cases have been reported across 52 countries in Africa (less than 1% of cases globally). Yet despite the slow onset, Africa’s…

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COVID 19: A devastating blow for children in poverty

By Anyway Yotamu Whilst the coronavirus (COVID-19) has so far resulted in less severe cases among children, it can decimate their lives in a different way. The ‘physical distancing’ measures increasingly required to contain the virus mean parents are unable to work, as ‘business as usual’ is rapidly grinding to a halt across the world.  Meanwhile,…

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Letter from Locked-Down Harare: Zimbabwe at 40, transfixed at a wonder

By Farai Chirimumimba The world is used to stare in wonder, yes transfixed at the jaw-dropping Zimbabwe’s Majestic Victoria Falls, the storm that thunders. One of the seven wonders of the world. The small land-locked country’s spectacular Zambezi river gorge and beautiful country side scenery has stunned the world and may continue to if one…

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Among the most vulnerable to coronavirus: The tens of millions who carry HIV and tuberculosis

By Max Bearak and Joanna Slater NAIROBI — The novel coronavirus is racing toward a collision with two longer-running pandemics, as waves of HIV and tuberculosis infections have left tens of millions of people in the developing world particularly vulnerable to the new threat. The regions hit hardest by HIV and tuberculosis are in Africa and South Asia, where the coronavirus is…

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Africanews launched on DStv across the African continent

MultiChoice Africa recently launched an additional DStv channel, Africanews, as a pan-African multilingual news service. Liz Dziva, publicity and public relations manager of MultiChoice Zimbabwe said the new channel was allied to the existing, popular Euronews channel and would have a focus on content from across the whole of Africa. “Africanews is the only international…

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Cassava HealthTech launches Maisha Medik digital health platform

Cassava HealthTech has launched the Maisha Medik digital health platform that will be accessible through a mobile application (App) that is set to enhance Zimbabwe’s healthcare delivery sector. Cassava HealthTech, a subsidiary of Zimbabwe Stock Exchange-listed fintech and digital services giant Cassava Smartech Zimbabwe, operates Maisha Health, MARS and Steward Health. The Maisha Medik digital…

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DStv launches Warner Media’s Toonami Brand to entertain SuperHero enthusiasts

Adding to the entertainment options for younger viewers during the lockdown, a new DStv pop-op channel has been created to feature stories about superheroes. Liz Dziva, publicity and public relations manager of MultiChoice Zimbabwe, said Toonami channel had launched on March 27 for a six-week run and was focused on animated and action films and…

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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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Ecocash praised for removing transfer fees on COVID-19 relief

Ecocash has been praised for removing processing fees for cash transfers designated as COVID relief so as to enable the Government, Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) and any other relief organizations to freely give support to vulnerable groups and communities at no extra cost. The CEO of Cassava Smartech Zimbabwe, the holding company of EcoCash, Mr Eddie…

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COVID-19, time for the aviation sector to introspect

… Zimbabwe braces for losses  Leading aviation industry expert Winnie Muchanyuka believes it will take some time for airlines to bounce back from the effects of the Covid-19 pandemic but adds the effect on their bottom line—and the economy—will not be cataclysmic. Speaking in an interview on UltimateTourism Chat with Chief Koti the Tourism Business Council of Zimbabwe…

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