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Afreximbank Presents Trade Facilitation Programme To Egyptian Banks

Byron Adonis Mutingwende6 years ago04 mins

The African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) has met in Cairo with leaders of the Egyptian Banking sector to present a new trade facilitation programme which it has developed to transform Africa’s trade The Afreximbabnk Trade Finance Facilitation Programme, which compromises a Trade Confirmation Programme and aTrade Confirmation Guarantee Programme, is being offered in response to the increasingly stringent compliance and regulatory requirements being imposed by international banks on African banks for trade confirmation lines. Those requirements…

Proper migration management leads to realisation of SDGs: UN Resident Coordinator

Byron Adonis Mutingwende5 years ago5 years ago07 mins

United Nations Resident Coordinator, Ms Maria Ribeiro has said a more encompassing view of migration leads to more appropriate targets and indicators for the the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). She made the remarks at the just-ended capacity development workshop on migration management held for Parliamentarians from 14 to 16 February at the Kadoma Hotel and…

Double, triple discrimination for women with disabilities

Byron Adonis Mutingwende6 years ago6 years ago011 mins

By Byron Mutingwende Available statistics have shown that women with disabilities often suffer double or triple discrimination in society, a workshop by Deaf Women Included revealed. In his presentation on issues and policy gaps affecting women with disabilities at a workshop held in Harare on 4 March 2019, Professor Lincoln Hlatywayo, a Senior Lecturer of…

Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) advice for the public: Myth busters

Byron Adonis Mutingwende5 years ago5 years ago017 mins

Can shoes spread the COVID-19 virus? The likelihood of COVID-19 being spread on shoes and infecting individuals is very low. As a precautionary measure, particularly in homes where infants and small children crawl or play on floors, consider leaving your shoes at the entrance of your home. This will help prevent contact with dirt or…

The Jairos Jiri Spirit lives on

Byron Adonis Mutingwende7 years ago7 years ago06 mins

By Ian Vambe For some years it looked like Jairosi Jiri died with his philanthropist mind-set. His astonishing passion for people with disability, despite himself being able bodied was not of this world. The same traits have been since identified in the University of Zimbabwe Vice Chancellor, Professor Levi Nyagura. Jairosi Jiri Association was founded…

Weekend soccer review updates

Byron Adonis Mutingwende7 years ago04 mins

Edward Makuzva As teams battle to consolidate positions on the log standings, this Wednesday the Castle Lager soccer premiership games for week 21 kicks off across the country. The pace setters on the pile, Ngezi Platinum Stars takes on Yadah FC at Baobab stadium in Mhondoro tomorrow. The Tonderai Ndiraya coached side are now on 40 points after…

Afreximbank Trade Payment Services (AfPAY) launched

Byron Adonis Mutingwende2 years ago03 mins

The African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) today announced the commercial launch of Afreximbank Trade Payment Services – or “AfPAY” – an intervention designed to facilitate the settlement of international trade on open account terms on behalf of identified African financial institutions and their clients. Afreximbank developed the product specifically to address the banking challenges confronting African…

East Africa challenged to rise to the occasion and empower the PAP

Byron Adonis Mutingwende5 years ago07 mins

The Pan-African Parliament (PAP) East African Regional Caucus has been urged to heed the call and ratify the Malabo Protocol during the opening ceremony of the consultation meeting currently underway in Nairobi, Kenya. The meeting is being held under the theme: “Building regional consensus on AU legal instruments and promoting the ratification of the protocol to…

HIV and AIDS in the shadows: The Unseen Struggle of Street Children

Byron Adonis Mutingwende4 months ago010 mins

Writes Lloyd Rabaya It’s 11:00 PM on the streets of Harare. The only sound comes from bass-heavy echoes from nearby nightclubs and intermittent hushed drives. On the pavement of one building, a group of young people hurdle together while some cover themselves in cardboard boxes to ward off the cold despite it being summer. This…

BancABC partners Mama Money to launch Border Hopper remittance service in TM Pick n Pay stores

Byron Adonis Mutingwende3 years ago04 mins

BancABC Zimbabwe, the local banking subsidiary of Pan African group, Atlas Mara, has today launched Border Hopper, an international remittance service that allows Zimbabweans abroad to send money home. The Border-to-Border remittance service was launched with South Africa to Zimbabwe transfers as the first corridor with plans to extend the service to other countries in…

PAZ explores possibility of ZUPCO, NRZ partnership in addressing transport challenges

Byron Adonis Mutingwende2 years ago06 mins

By Andrew Chibanda (Acting Spokesperson of PAZ) The Passengers Association of Zimbabwe (PAZ) acknowledges all the attempts and measures the government is putting in place to protect its citizenry from the mishaps of the shrunk transport delivery system. In its endeavor to do that the government is fairly failing because the implementation process lacks the…

African Leaders Hold Summit for a Conflict-free Africa

Byron Adonis Mutingwende6 years ago06 mins

African heads of state gathered together to leave a legacy of peace to future generations In celebration of the 100th anniversary of the births of former South African President Nelson Mandela and the human rights activist Albertina Sisulu, the 2018 African Leaders of Peace Summit was held at Hilton Hotel in Gauteng, Johannesburg,…

MSF Secures Generic Hepatitis C Treatment at lower price

Byron Adonis Mutingwende7 years ago05 mins

The international medical humanitarian organization Doctors Without Borders/Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) announced this week it can now purchase generic hepatitis C medicines for as low as $1.40 per day, or $120 per 12-week treatment course, for two key medicines used to treat and cure this disease, sofosbuvir and daclatasvir. This dramatic price reduction—which will benefit…

Zimbabwe to invest in multi-billion dollar biotechnology industries

Byron Adonis Mutingwende1 year ago05 mins

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…

PWDs calls for universal accessibility of tourism services

Byron Adonis Mutingwende7 years ago04 mins

By Patricia Mashiri People with disabilities (PWDs) are calling for universal accessibility of tourism services as the minority group is usually left out in most tourism activities. The 2016 theme “tourism for all: Promoting Universal Accessibility’ calls for tourism and hospitality industry to focus on designing, developing, managing travel and tourism facilities and services accessible…

FFWPU rededicates 4000 couples in marriage

Byron Adonis Mutingwende7 years ago7 years ago04 mins

By Byron Mutingwende In a bid to strengthen and honour the institution of marriage, the Family Federation for World Peace and Unification (FFWPU) Zimbabwe Chapter rededicated 4 000 couples at a colourful event held in Harare recently. Speaking about the event, Archbishop Johanes Ndanga, the President of the Apostolic Christian Council of Zimbabwe…

How capital determines the structure of agriculture and food systems in Africa

Byron Adonis Mutingwende6 years ago09 mins

By Charles Dhewa How capital determines the structure of agriculture and food systems in Africa Although finance will not solve all challenges facing developing countries, the structure of African agriculture is largely shaped by the way capital flows into this fundamental sector. In Zimbabwe, for instance, more than 55% of the entire capital devoted to…

Prof Mavima announces raft of social protection services during COVID-19 lockdown

Byron Adonis Mutingwende5 years ago5 years ago020 mins

Professor Paul Mavima has announced his Ministry of Public Service, Labour and Social Welfare’s measures that are consistent with its Constitutional mandate to provide social protection services to vulnerable groups including the transitory poor. “After the declaration of COVID-19 as a national disaster and the subsequent implementation of lockdown measures to contain its spread, the…

Arrest Youth Fund thieves

Byron Adonis Mutingwende8 years ago8 years ago07 mins

By Ashton Bumhira The government of Zimbabwe needs to move with speed and arrest those who looted the National Youth Fund and never returned a cent. Recently Newsday reported that the fund lost $211 000 that was invested through Infrastructure Development Bank of Zimbabwe (IDBZ) to Kadungure Piggery at Nyahoni in Chivhu after…

Massive business and networking opportunities at 2022 World Travel Market

Byron Adonis Mutingwende2 years ago03 mins

Zimbabwe is set to participate in the World Travel Market (WTM) – a three-day leading global business-to-business (B2B) travel show to be held in London, United Kingdom from 7-9 November 2022. WTM is the second largest international tourism after the Internationale Tourismus Börse (ITB –Berlin). The fair attracts more than 50 000 participants inclusive of…

The flip side of participatory methodologies

Byron Adonis Mutingwende5 years ago011 mins

By Charles Dhewa While the importance of involving communities in solving their own challenges has been supported for decades, the limitations of participatory methodologies have not received enough attention. Usually participatory methods emphasise the participation of individual people as opposed to communities. Unfortunately, many people may have limited capacity to interpret information and knowledge. It…

Transition from informality to formality: All set for Bulawayo refurbished SMEs factory

Byron Adonis Mutingwende3 years ago3 years ago08 mins

The launch of the Metro Mini Factories Centre in Bulawayo is slated for 3 December 2021 with stakeholders to be drawn from the International Labour Organisation (ILO); the Ministry of Women Affairs, Community Small and Medium Enterprises Development; the Bulawayo Chamber of SMEs; Bulawayo City Council; and the National Nocial Security Authority (NSSA) with a…

Chief Charumbira leads Pan African Parliament on international re-engagement drive

Byron Adonis Mutingwende8 months ago8 months ago02 mins

To reaffirm its position as the beacon of political, social, and economic engagement, the Bureau of the Pan-African Parliament met the South African Minister of International Relations and Cooperation yesterday. Hon. Chief Fortune Charumbira, President of the Pan-African Parliament (PAP), led a delegation for a courtesy call on H.E. Dr. Naledi Pandor, Minister of International…

Madzibaba Enock wins court case

Byron Adonis Mutingwende5 years ago5 years ago02 mins

By Gideon Madzikatidze A High Court judge has dismissed with costs a dispute over land in Harare’s high density suburb of Budiriro 4, which had degenerated into a nasty battle between apostolic sect members and their leader, Madzibaba Enock (Herbert Senda). Herbert Senda, 37, the court said, is the rightful owner of the land. He…

Harms of world drug problem continue to mount amid expansions in drug use and markets

Byron Adonis Mutingwende6 months ago09 mins

The emergence of new synthetic opioids and a record supply and demand of other drugs has compounded the impacts of the world drug problem, leading to a rise in drug use disorders and environmental harms, according to the World Drug Report 2024 launched by the UN Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) yesterday. “Drug production,…

Denim and White Fever: Doek and Slay Takes Over Harare

Byron Adonis Mutingwende5 months ago02 mins

On August 25, the Alex Sports Club will be transformed into a vibrant hub of style, sophistication, and sisterhood as Doek and Slay presents its highly anticipated event. This year’s theme is ‘Denim and White’, and ladies are encouraged to showcase their best denim ensembles paired with crisp white accents. The organizers said they are…

Elephants and trees

Byron Adonis Mutingwende5 years ago015 mins

By Africa Geographic Editorial “Elephant damage!” is now a common phrase in reaction to the sight of fallen trees, and landscapes bereft of trees. The apparent loss of large savanna trees such as marula and knobthorn in Africa’s protected areas is often blamed on elephants, and this perceived direct link between elephants and treefall drives…

Plant pests cause huge crop losses in Africa

Byron Adonis Mutingwende5 months ago04 mins

It is estimated that 30 to 60 percent of Africa’s harvest, or more than USD 220 billion, is lost every year to plant pests, compared to only 20 to 40 percent worldwide, causing significant losses to food crops, revealed the Head of the African Union’s Rural Development Division, Janet Edeme. According to Edeme, who…

PWDs Community Calls for Increased Inclusion in Hiv/AIDS Programming.

Joyce Mukucha3 years ago3 years ago07 mins

By Elvis Dumba BANKET- As the world prepares to commemorate World Aids Day, people with disabilities (PWDs) have called upon for their increased participation in HIV interventions. National People with Disabilities Organization Banket chapter chairperson, Kind Matope said in as much as many health issues and programming were concerned, their constituency was mostly left out…

Celebrating COVID-19 response unsung heroines: Part 2

Byron Adonis Mutingwende2 years ago06 mins

By Catherine Murombedzi The COVID-19 response was quite immense and as we continue to celebrate unsung heroines, we spotlight healthcare workers whose contributions made a positive impact. Dr Harunavamwe N Chifamba, Specialist Anaesthetist Intensivist and Clinical Epidemiologist “For some must watch, while others must sleep,” that’s Dr Harunavamwe’s space in Sally Mugabe Central Hospital. She…

Piggery artificial insemination station launched in Zimbabwe with support from the EU

Byron Adonis Mutingwende3 years ago011 mins

By Wallace Mawire The European Union (EU) funded Value Chain Alliance for Livestock Upgrading and Empowerment (VALUE) Artificial Insemination (AI) Station was officially launched by Honourable Vangelis Haritatos, Deputy Minister of Lands, Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Rural Development at Braford Farm in Chegutu, Mashonaland West Province on 21 October 2021. The AI station is one…

Marist Brothers wins Old Mutual High School Quiz Competition

Byron Adonis Mutingwende2 years ago07 mins

Marist Brothers High School reigned supreme at the Old Mutual High School Quiz competition, fending off stiff competition from Zengeza High 1 to land the top prize at a two-day event held in Harare on Friday 2 December. In the nail-biting finale, the competition was divided into six heat sessions in which points were collected….

Turkey partners Zimbabwe in agriculture to ensure food security

Byron Adonis Mutingwende2 years ago02 mins

In pursuit of alleviating food insecurity in the country, Turkish organisations have partnered with the Government of Zimbabwe in agricultural projects in Mashonaland West Province. The Turkish Cooperation and Coordination Agency (TIKA) in conjunction with Islamic Information Bureau Trust represented by Mr. Adam Wadi and the Dost Eli executed a successful agricultural project at the…

Vision 2030 achievable if Zimbabwe takes measures to improve economy

Byron Adonis Mutingwende2 years ago09 mins

Zimbabwe is capable of achieving an upper-middle-income economy by 2030, if it puts its house in order, according to Prof. Gift Mugano, Adjunct Professor of Economics at Durban University of Technology and Executive Director at Africa Economic Development Strategies. “To achieve Vision 2030, we need economic transformation which results in a paradigm shift of exports…

United States colleges receive more Zimbabwean students

Byron Adonis Mutingwende4 years ago4 years ago04 mins

The number of Zimbabwean students studying in the United States increased by 2.5 percent to 1,377 students in the 2019-20 academic year, according to the 2020 Open Doors Report on International Educational Exchange. Zimbabwe remains the 6th leading country of origin for students in the United States from sub-Saharan Africa. “The increasing number of Zimbabwean…

Addressing illegal land allocations critical for environmental sustainability in Harare

Byron Adonis Mutingwende6 months ago04 mins

Civil society organisations (CSOs) have made a clarion call for duty bearers to investigate the spate of corrupt land allocations in Harare and bring the culprits to book. Cleveland Action Alliance; Network for Environmental and Climate Justice; and Residents Against Land Degradation said in a joint statement that they are concerned that illegal land allocations, including…

EU’s Creative Actions II project promotes the development of arts in Zimbabwe

Byron Adonis Mutingwende2 years ago2 years ago010 mins

The European Union (EU) has launched the Creative Actions II project which is projected to contribute directly to the implementation of the NDS1’s programmes and strategies for the arts and culture sector. Addressing delegates during the launch, HE Jobst Von Kirchmann, the EU Ambassador to Zimbabwe described the country as a citadel of culture that…

Would you consider rap to be a ‘chant’ or a ‘rant’ or, indeed, something else?

Byron Adonis Mutingwende5 years ago5 years ago07 mins

By Nyasha Munashe Chiketsani Rap music, whether you like it or not, is the most influential genre of music today. According to The Independent, “Rap has surpassed rock to become the biggest music genre in the United States, according to the end-of-year report published by Nielsen Music in 2017. R&B/Rap represented 24.5 % of all…

Shincheonji Church: End war and uphold peace

Byron Adonis Mutingwende3 years ago3 years ago06 mins

More than 2,345 verified civilian casualties – including 177 innocent children – suffered in Russia’s attack on Ukraine. The Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights believes the real death toll may be much higher. This ‘senseless war’ has left many baffled as to why the idea of peace and safety…

Israel deprives Gaza Strip civilians of their most basic human rights

Byron Adonis Mutingwende2 months ago2 months ago03 mins

For more than 400 days the people in the Gaza Strip have been subjected to a war of extermination, displacement, and destruction of all human and human life habitats and Israel also continues to use starvation as a weapon in its war on the Gaza Strip by depriving civilians of their most basic human rights…

Critical Conversations on Women Peace and Security in Africa: A Dialogue for Progress

Byron Adonis Mutingwende9 months ago08 mins

The ‘Critical Conversations on Women Peace and Security in Africa’ symposium took place in Johannesburg, with participants from various sectors extending their support for the dialogue. They emphasized its crucial role in advancing gender-inclusive peace processes across the continent. As the clock ticks towards the 25th anniversary of the Women’s Peace and Security (WPS) Agenda,…

Stop police brutality against women: LEAD President Linda Masarira

Byron Adonis Mutingwende4 years ago4 years ago06 mins

In a letter addressed to Godwin Matanga, the Zimbabwe Republic Police Commissioner-General, Linda Masarira, the President of LEAD Party has castigated the brutality and unfair treatment of women by the law enforcers. Below, Spiked Online Media reproduces the strongly worded letter: Open Letter to Police Commissioner-General 16 October 2020 Dear CG Matanga It is with…

Mokoomba to set alight Misty’s enroute to Miombo Magic

Byron Adonis Mutingwende10 years ago10 years ago03 mins

By Kundai Marunya Widely travelled afro-fusion group Mokoomba will this Friday make a return to Misty’s after a heart-catching performance last month. The show will also serve as a warm up performance as the group is scheduled for a magical date with music lovers at the Miombo Magic Festival in Christon Bank the following day….

SCS Global Services Approved as First Certification Body for Pioneering New Feed Certification

Byron Adonis Mutingwende10 months ago05 mins

SCS Global Services, the world’s leading 3rd party certification body, has become the first auditor accredited to provide certification for the Aquaculture Stewardship Council’s (ASC) Feed Standard. The certification represents a significant step forward in promoting greater environmental and social responsibility within the aquaculture industry. As the leading 3rd party certification body, SCS Global Services (SCS) brings its…

AFC Holdings commits to support Winter Farming Season

Byron Adonis Mutingwende10 months ago03 mins

AFC Holdings, through its Land and Development Bank, is expected to finance at least 18000ha of winter wheat crop this season. This will be supported by Agro-bills which will be backed by government guarantees. “We have applied for a government guarantee worthy of US$42 million to enable the raising of funds from the market.”, said…