Tooling Parliament for mineral resource governance

By Byron Zamasiya and Mukasiri Sibanda To better track impact of capacity building work with Parliament on promoting transparency and accountability in the mining sector, Zimbabwe Environmental Law Association (ZELA) jointly agreed with Parliament of Zimbabwe to come up with performance targets. This was agreed during a workshop facilitated by ZELA on Mining Fiscal Transparency and…

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ZACC US$7 billion cash stashed revelation signals corruption hurting economy: MDC

The MDC Alliance has said revelations by the Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission (ZACC) that US$7 billion worth of cash and property has been stashed outside the country by the political and business elite have exposed unbridled avarice and corruption–and not sanctions—as being at the core of the national crisis.   MDC challenged ZACC to show that…

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African Parliamentarians to take stock of Online Child Sexual Exploitation

The Department of Social Affairs of the African Union Commission (AUC) has convened an awareness raising Summit with members of the Pan-African Parliament to tap into their crucial role in policy formulation and ensuring prevention and prosecution of Online Child Sexual Exploitation (OCSE). The meeting is scheduled to take place from 28 to 29 February…

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Forestry delegates call for a regional approach to charcoal governance

Population growth, rapid urbanisation, and energy insecurity, are causing a soaring demand for wood fuel across Sub-Saharan Africa. It is estimated that wood fuel is the main source of energy for cooking for over 60% of households in the region, contributing to the food security and nutritional needs of millions of people.  But due to…

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Showcasing Zimbabwe’s rich culture rewarding: Manluckerz

Sweden based Luckson “Manluckerz” Chikutu has praised Zimbabwe’s rich culture and said showcasing it could be rewarding for artists scattered around the world. In an interview with Spiked Online Media, Manluckerz encouraged Zimbabweans to be proud of their culture and not to be ashamed of showcasing it. “I am an original Karanga from Gutu in…

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#DecadeOfAction: a transformative shift in Zimbabwe’s development trajectory

By Georges van Montfort This week, representatives of African governments, United Nations Agencies, civil society organisations, private sector, women groups, youth groups and other stakeholders converged in Victoria Falls for the sixth session of the Africa Regional Forum on Sustainable Development. Organised annually, the forum provides an opportunity for African countries to advance the implementation…

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Oxfam Creating a Conducive Environment for Smallholder Farmers

By Joyce Mukucha and Anyway Yotamu Considering that 70 percent of the population in Africa is constituted by small-holder farmers, Oxfam in conjunction with the Food, Agriculture and Natural Resources Policy Analysis Network (FANRPAN) is working tirelessly to create an enabling environment to transform agriculture markets for the small holder farming households. The main thrust…

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Stephen Chifunyise’s rich legacy earns him festival in his name

The Stephen Chifunyise International Theatre Festival would not have come at a more opportune time than now since the man left a rich legacy in the arts industry. Stephen J Chifunyise died in August 2019 after a life dedicated to creative and cultural expression not only in Zimbabwe but Africa and the wider world through…

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Zimbabwe: AfDB Executive Directors conduct consultative mission, tour project sites

A seven-member delegation of Executive Directors of the African Development Bank (www.AfDB.org) visited Zimbabwe on a week-long fact-finding mission where they held meetings with a number of officials including President Emmerson Dambudzo Mnangagwa. The delegation also met officials from various ministries, civil society, private sector and multilateral financial institutions, during which they were briefed on…

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Mliswa accuses Innscor Africa and other corporates of State capture

Firebrand independent legislator for Norton, Temba Mliswa, has come out guns blazing against Innscor Africa and accused the institution of holding a tight grip on cartels that are accused of capturing state institutions. In a no holds barred press conference held at the Media Centre in Harare today, Mliswa said the cartels  are fuelling corruption…

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Court ends Haruzivishe’s lengthy detention over anti-government protest

By Kumbirai Mafunda Harare Magistrate Yeukai Chigodora on Monday 24 February 2020 ended the lengthy detention of pro-democracy campaigner Makomborero Haruzivishe and Allan Moyo, who were arrested last week by Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) officers and charged for allegedly participating in an illegal demonstration. Haruzivishe and Moyo were arrested on Thursday 20 February 2020 by…

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Katswe Sistahood working to end violence among religious sectors

By Joyce Mukucha and Anyway Yotamu. In an effort of continuing to promote access to inclusive sexual and reproductive health and rights and sexual gender based violence information and services in Zimbabwe, Katswe Sistahood continues to spearhead the SASA! Faith journey, a guide to preventing violence against women and HIV prevalence in faith based communities….

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National Development Strategy to Substitute Transitional Stabilisation Programme

By Joyce Mukucha In line with the Vision 2030 of attaining an upper-middle economy by 2030, Government is working on a five-year National Development Strategy (NDS) to augment inclusive development. In a statement on Sunday, the Ministry of Finance and Economic Development said the strategy will replace the Transitional Stabilisation Programme (TSP), a two-year economic…

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UN bemoans slow pace of poverty reduction in Africa

Noting that Africa has made considerable progress in education, health and other social outcomes, Amina J. Mohammed, the United Nations (UN) Deputy Secretary-General has said the pace of poverty reduction is slow on the continent while inclusive growth still remains elusive. Mohammed made the remarks during a Special Session of the Regional Coordination Mechanism for…

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Inescapable Effects of Climate Change Jeopardize Livelihoods Across East Africa

By Rael Ombuor As the Earth heats up, weather and climate patterns are changing dramatically around the globe. Africa felt the effects of those changes in 2019, experiencing cyclones, droughts and unstoppable rains that jeopardised livelihoods. Sixty-two-year-old David Kemboi sorts out dry maize stalks on his 21-hectare farm in Kenya’s Trans Nzoia County. He turns…

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The International Energy Agency (IEA) appoints first Africa Programme Manager

The International Energy Agency (IEA) (https://www.IEA.org/) hired Maximilian Jarrett as its first Africa Programme Manager to help expand the Agency’s reach and coordinate its work as it deepens its engagement across the continent. Mr Jarrett brings 30 years of experience in the fields of international economic affairs, media production and strategic communications. He most recently served…

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Building pathways for commercialising research findings and knowledge

By Charles Dhewa Days of doing research for its own sake are numbered in developing countries. The same applies to an enduring tendency by researchers to be satisfied with publishing research findings into journals. Many African researchers are waking up to the fact that academic excellence will not solve teething challenges like mass poverty and…

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NetOne CEO Lazarus Muchenje Together With Other Top Executives Suspended

Following the resignation of three NetOne board members including Board Chairman Mr. James Mutizwa Netone Board has suspended its CEO Mr Lazarus Muchenje and Chief Finance Officer, as the current rigorous audits continue to haunt the state-owned enterprise. RELATED READING: NETONE BOARD CHAIRMAN RESIGNS INCLUDING TWO OTHER BOARD MEMBERS The board had instituted 6 separate audits…

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African Development Bank issues call to strengthen fertilizer value chains at Argus Africa Fertilizer Conference

he African Development Bank (https://www.AfDB.org) urged development finance institutions, NGOs, farmer cooperatives, and the private sector to develop more effective financing solutions for Africa’s fertilizer value chains. The Bank’s call to action came during the Argus Africa Fertilizer Conference held on 19 February. The conference’s theme was Supporting the fertilizer value chain to improve agricultural productivity…

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Ecobank Group announces 2020 Edition of Fintech Challenge

Ecobank Group (https://www.Ecobank.com), the pan-African banking group, is inviting African fintech entrepreneurs to enter the 3rd edition of  the Ecobank Fintech Challenge. The Fintech Challenge  gives African start-ups the opportunity to promote their fintech solutions, and potentially  partner with Ecobank to roll-out  their solutions across Ecobank’s 33 markets in Africa as well as France. Ecobank…

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Zimbabwe launches Twalumba Travel and Tourism Awards

The national tourism awards, Twalumba Travel and Tourism that was launched on Wednesday in Harare at a colourful event held at the Meikles Hotel is aimed at stimulating individual and collective effort in pursuit of growth and development. People and organisations worthy of recognition and acknowledgment will be the nominees and winners in the various…

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National Youth Day should promote young people participation in governance

Since commemorations for the National Youth Day are coming at a time when the Government of Zimbabwe is proposing allocating 10 parliamentary seats to young people through Constitutional Amendment Number 2 of 2019, Clause 11, Subsection C, the Zimbabwe Coalition on Debt and Development (ZIMCODD) has called for entrenchment of youths in governance and development…

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More rains expected over the weekend: Meteorological Department

By Anyway Yotamu The rains which have been experienced in recent weeks are expected to continue with the Meteorological Services Department confirming that several parts of the country will receive rainfall this coming weekend. According to latest predictions by the Meteorological Service Department, the rains being experienced in various parts of the country are likely…

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Chiwenga for ZIFA Presidency

By Anyway Yotamu Africa’s only accredited female FIFA match agent, Ellen Chiwenga, has announced her intentions to run for Zimbabwe Football Association (ZIFA) presidency after the expiry of the current term of Felton Kamambo.   The football guru revealed this through her Facebook page on Wednesday 19 February 2020. Chiwenga is a FIFA football match…

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Renewable energy success demands transparency and accountability

Tatenda Mqetu The Catholic Youth Network for Environmental Sustainability in Africa (CYNESA) perceives Zimbabwe energy problems are due to the lack of the will to prioritise, invest and transparently administer the sector as currently the state relies on intensive models to generate grid electricity for both the industrial and household sector. Zimbabwe has 43% of…

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Zimbabwe hosts Triathlon and Shooting competitions

Dr. Kirsty Coventry, the Minister of Youth, Sport, Arts and Recreation has said Zimbabwe will be hosting major sporting events in the month of February namely the African Sporting Shooting Championships, the African Championship of Compak Sporting and the Bonaqua Troutbeck (ATU) Triathlon African Cup. Addressing journalists in Harare today, Minister Coventry said the Troutbeck…

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