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Appreciating art and craft: The highway woodcarving galleries

By Nimrod Ushe Wood carvings galleries along the Masvingo-Beit Bridge Highway  are  among the  places  where  wooden art  is exhibited  in great sizes and styles. Most of the artists use their creative genius and imagination to craft some of the best  Zimbabwean curios.    This week, the Spiked Online Media team toured  Mubatiwemaoko and Tokwe…

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Angola set to attract even more foreign direct investment (FDI) in 2020

Angola Oil & Gas Conference & Exhibition returns to Talatona June 16-17, 2020 Africa Oil & Power supports Angola with year-long FDI campaign in 2020 to promote capital inflow into bankable projects; Angola Oil & Gas Conference & Exhibition (AngolaOilAndGas2020.com) returns to Talatona June 16-17, 2020; “Angola: African Investment Capital 2020” will capitalize further on the…

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GMB providing shoddy services to farmers in time

By Patricia Mashiri The Zimbabwe Grain Marketing Board (GMB) is failing to deliver services to farmers throughout the country. This is evidenced by the late delivery of inputs from the Presidential Scheme that were supposed to have been delivered to the farmers countrywide. The inputs comprise of 10kg maize seed, 50kg Compound D fertilizer, 50…

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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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Cyclone Idai: Econet leading relief efforts from the front

Cyclone Idai: Econet leading relief efforts from the front

Following a trail of destruction left by the ravaging Cyclone Idai, many international and local organisations and governments are coming with relief and aid but mobile telephony giant, Econet, is leading from the front. Led by Econet Wireless Zimbabwe’s Chief of Staff who is part of Higher Life Foundation, Mr. Lovemore Nyatsine, the mobile telephony…

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Africa Magic Set to Unveil Nominees for Eigth Edition of AMVCAs

On Saturday, 19 March nominees for the eighth edition of the Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards will be unveiled in a special broadcast on all Africa Magic channels on DStv from 22:00. Nollywood actors, Adesua Etomi-Wellington and Daniel Etim-Effiong, will announce the nominees in all 33 categories for this edition. MultiChoice Zimbabwe’s Publicity and Public…

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No compromise on sovereignty, equal status: TRNC President tells UN envoy

Writes Mehmet Kemal Firik The president of the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC) reiterated the uncompromising position of the Turkish Cypriot side to the UN representative on Wednesday regarding sovereign equality and equal international status for official negotiations with the Greek Cypriot side in Cyprus. In a meeting held at the presidential office, Ersin…

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The Important Difference Between Cybersecurity And Cyber Resilience (And Why You Need Both)

Bernard Marr Cyber threats like hacking, phishing, ransomware, and distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks have the potential to cause enormous problems for organizations. Not only can companies suffer serious service disruption and reputational damage, but the loss of personal data can also result in huge fines from regulators. Take British Airways as an example. In 2019,…

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Mauritania a signatory of Establishment Agreement of Fund for Export Development in Africa

The Islamic Republic of Mauritania has signed the Agreement for the Establishment of the Fund for Export-Development in Africa (FEDA), a development impact-oriented subsidiary of Afreximbank. The agreement was signed on 6th January 2021 by the Minister for Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Mr. Ismail Ould Cheikh Ahmed, on behalf of the Islamic Republic of Mauritania….

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Efficient cooperation between companies and external law firms

The corona pandemic is causing turmoil worldwide and has had a massive impact on economic activity. Internal legal departments are therefore facing new challenges. On the one hand, companies are cutting their budgets for legal services, and on the other hand, the complexity and amount of legal issues is increasing. In-house lawyers have to minimize…

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Zimbabwe Agri-tech Strategy to mainstream ICTs into agriculture

The government is working on mainstreaming information communication technologies (ICTs) into agriculture and to achieve this, it has developed the Zimbabwe Agri-Tech Strategy to leverage innovations to improve efficiency, increase effectiveness, reduce costs and enhance the competitiveness of the sector. In his remarks delivered on behalf of the minister, Hon Vangelis Haritatos, the Deputy Minister…

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ZESN Twitter Space interrogates gaps in electoral reform processes

On Wednesday 7th of September 2022, the Zimbabwe Election Support Network (ZESN) hosted a Twitter space Discussion on the topic “Towards Electoral Integrity in Zimbabwe: Analysis of Critical Electoral Reforms for the 2023 Harmonised Elections. “The objectives of the discussion were to establish the gaps in electoral reforms that need to be implemented in Zimbabwe before…

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Africa Food Systems Forum: Seed Sector Performance Index (SSPI) disseminated

The 2023 Seed Sector Performance Index (SSPI) Status Report for Africa was disseminated at the African Food Systems Forum’s 2024 Summit on 2 September in Kigali, Rwanda. The SSPI is a new, single score-based measurement tool that provides “a bird’s eye view” of the health of national seed systems across the continent. The SSPI was…

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Aspiring CCC Musiiwa Ward 16 councillor promises improved service delivery

By Own Correspondent Aspiring Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) candidate for Musiiwa Ward 16 under Bindura South constituency in Mashonaland Central has promised to improve the people’s lives if elected into council. Speaking to this publication, Passmore Mupungai, an administrator by profession, vowed that if elected as a councilor, would work flat out to see…

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Family seeks funding for child’s cardiovascular treatment in lndia

Writes Ronnie Chisamba A couple from Gonyora Village near Eben Dam in Shamva District is desperately appealing for financial assistance to enable their ill child to seek urgent cardiovascular treatment in lndia. Handsome Mugoni (42) and Joyline Kusemamuriwo (38) are communal farmers. Trust Mugoni, the couple’s 17-month-old son, was diagnosed with a cardiovascular condition that…

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New study questions climate impacts of biofuels

A study released Feb. 14 by the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences claims that ethanol is likely a bigger contributor to global warming than gasoline, Reuters reported. The study contradicts previous findings by the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) showing that ethanol and other biofuels are green. “Corn ethanol is not a climate-friendly fuel,” said…

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Africa’s economic growth to outpace global forecast in 2023-2024: AfDB Biannual Report

Africa is set to outperform the rest of the world in economic growth over the next two years, with real gross domestic product (GDP) averaging around 4% in 2023 and 2024. This is higher than projected global averages of 2.7% and 3.2%, the African Development Bank Group said in Africa’s Macroeconomic Performance and Outlook (http://bit.ly/3iLJF4C)…

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Africa50, Power Grid Corporation of India collaborate on electricity project in Kenya

Africa50, the pan-African infrastructure investment platform, and Power Grid Corporation of India Limited (POWERGRID) signed a Joint Development Agreement to continue to develop the Kenya Transmission Project on a public-private partnership basis. The project entails the development, financing, construction, and operation of the 400kV Lessos – Loosuk and 220kV Kisumu – Musaga transmission lines under…

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Use of Data, Policies Key to Ending Violence against Girls, Women in ESA: UN Women

United Nations (UN) Women has in a statement highlighted that accelerating the use of data to inform policy and decision-making on violence against women will have a lasting impact on women and girls in East and Southern Africa (ESA). Representatives from national governments, regional bodies, international development agencies, and civil society organizations last week convened…

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Travel and Tourism Set to Boost Africa’s Economy by US$168 Billion in the Next Decade

Writes Nkeletsang Morapedi Kigali, Rwanda: The World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC), in partnership with VFS Global, has unveiled a promising outlook for the African travel and tourism sector, with the potential to inject US$168 billion into the continent’s economy and generate over 18 million new jobs. The report, titled ‘Unlocking Opportunities for Travel &…

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Sports, quality education ingredients for sustainable development: ZANU PF aspiring MP

By Elvis Dumba Banket – Jessica Tapfumanei, a ZANU PF War Veterans League Provincial member who is eyeing the parliamentary seat for Zimbaba South Constituency has said the advancement of sports quality education guarantees an economically empowered nation for a prosperous country. She made the remarks during a presidential campaign soccer tournament held in Banket….

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AfDB, UNOPS Donate Weather Monitoring Equipment to Meteorological Department

The United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS) and African Development Bank (AfDB) today handed over Weather Monitoring Equipment to the Meteorological Services Department. AfDB as the donor is working with UNOPS and the Government of Zimbabwe on the Post Cyclone Idai and Kenneth Emergency Recovery and Resistance Programme (PCIREP) which targets the districts of…

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We will fully restore service: EcoCash reassures customers

EcoCash has reassured the public that the process of stabilizing its new, more secure platform following a weekend upgrade, is nearly complete but has pleaded for patience as it works to “optimize” the performance of the service.   “We once again would like to thank our valued customers for bearing with us during this critical…

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Mining law changes expected from Mines and Minerals Amendment Bill

The Mines and Minerals Amendment Bill currently being debated is intended to reform the mining laws in the country and comes with joy among stakeholders since the process has been envisaged with minimum success and over a long period with attempts to amend the Bill in 2007 and 2018. Addressing delegates at the Key Stakeholder…

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Participation of children in climate change, green initiatives pertinent

By Elvis Dumba Harare – Stakeholders are calling for greater involvement of children and young people in strategies and actions meant to counter climate change-induced challenges. Various stakeholders from the government, environmental organisations, and UN agencies met yesterday during a high-level dialogue on climate change ahead of the 27th Conference of the Parties of the…

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The Metaverse And Digital Transformation At McDonald’s

By Bernard Marr The famous golden arches are recognized worldwide not only as an icon of fast food, but also of technological transformation. McDonald’s – the world’s largest restaurant chain – has been an early pioneer of tech-driven innovation, from the drive-thru to self-service kiosks. Today it’s forging a path for fast food into the…

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Labour Amendment Bill approved

By Joyce Mukucha In pursuit of promoting worker empowerment and protection as well as regulating individual and collective employment relations, Cabinet has approved the Labour Amendment Bill. Speaking in a post-Cabinet briefing this Tuesday, the Minister of Information, Publicity and Broadcasting Services, Monica Mutsvangwa said the Bill also provides for the rights to fair and…

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Africa Energy Expo: a platform for advancing Africa’s energy and utilities industry

KIGALI, Rwanda, November 8, 2024 – As the first-ever Africa Energy Expo (AEE) wrapped up at the Kigali Convention Centre in Rwanda, delegates and participants alike expressed their appreciation for the opportunity to collaborate to find solutions to the continent’s energy and utilities challenges and leverage its immense opportunities. Organised by Informa Markets (www.InformaMarkets.com) and…

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Judge throws out Chishawasha villagers’ appeal

A High Court judge has struck off the roll an application by some villagers in Chishawasha seeking to stop the urbanisation process taking place in the area ruling that it was not urgent. In her judgement, delivered on the 7th of December 2023, High Court Judge Honourable Justice Emilia Muchawa ruled that the matter was…

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