By Andy Jury (CEO of Mukuru) In years gone by, pages such as these have been awash with articles and opinions about fintechs and their potential to drive financial inclusion and improve the lives of millions of unbanked and underserved communities. While these opinions have been crucial in raising awareness, the discussion should now shift…
The African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) will provide a credit facility valued at up to two billion Rands (about $140 million) to the Kingdom of Eswatini to enable the Kingdom achieve required funding to meet trade and strategic economic goals, Bank President Prof. Benedict Oramah, has announced in Mbabane. Prof. Oramah, who was addressing King Mswati III…
Communities surrounding Matobo National Park are seeking a reprieve on fines paid when their livestock encroach into the Park boundary. This plea comes after the Parks authorities unilaterally increased fines from ZWL6 per day for each beast that encroaches into the National Park to ZWL50 which is beyond the reach of many villagers whose livelihoods were dependent…
Writes Lovemore Chazingwa The Zimbabwe Electoral Commission (ZEC), has released its latest comprehensive August 2023 election calendar for accurate guidance and planning purposes for all stakeholders. The roadmap is fed from His Excellency, the President of the Republic of Zimbabwe, Dr. Emmerson Mnangagwa issuing Statutory Instrument 85 of 2023 in terms of Section 144 of…
VICTORIA FALLS, ZIMBABWE – In a landmark move to amplify youth participation in regional and developmental processes, the Southern Africa Youth Forum (SAYoF) today 7 June 2025 signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the SADC Parliamentary Forum (SADC PF) on the sidelines of the 57th SADC PF Plenary Assembly in Victoria Falls. This strategic…
By Harry Ruka Mazhindu Ever since the 1990s, international observation of elections has become widespread that refusing observers is an indirect admission of fraud as was the case in Zimbabwe between 2002-2013 presidential, parliamentary and subsequent general elections. However, observers opinions despite usually varied can almost do nothing to impact on the outcome of an…
The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) Zimbabwe has said access to safe water and improved sanitation and hygiene services are key to ensuring children’s rights to health, nutrition, education, and protection. As Zimbabwe faces the El Nino-induced drought, the UN agency is calling on the Government and partners to prioritise investment in water, sanitation, and…
By Ivy Apolisi and Dr Liesbet Ohler South Africa has good TB policies, an impressive achievement that comes through in Step Up for TB 2020, a report released this week by Stop TB Partnership and Doctors Without Borders (MSF), which assesses TB policy in 37 high TB-burden countries. For lives to be saved, though, policy must…
By Byron Mutingwende A workshop being organised by JournAfrica seeks to capacitate journalists with knowledge on the role they can play in an effort to build better cities on the African continent. The workshop is taking place in Johannesburg from 11 to 15 September 2017 under the topic “Journalism Practice on Urbanism: The Role…
Zimbabwe’s national one-day cricket competition, the Pro50 Championship, will get underway this week, with defending champions Eagles facing Mountaineers in back-to-back fixtures set for Tuesday and Wednesday at Harare Sports Club. When they last met in arguably the most thrilling match of this tournament last season, Eagles, after being bundled out for 181, defended…
By Anyway Yotamu Youth, Sport, Arts, and Recreation Minister, Kirsty Coventry was pleased by the progress on uplifting the National Sports Stadium when she on Wednesday 6th of May 2020 toured the sporting facility accompanied by the Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Dr. Thokozile Chitepo, Sports and Recreation Commission Director-General Prince Mupazviriho, officials from the…
By Amkela Sidange (Environmental Education and Publicity Manager for EMA) The country is already in the veld fire season following the onset of the statutory fire season on the 31st of July which will be ending on the 31st of October. During this period the biomass is dry, it’s windy, and therefore conducive for wild,…
Writes Lloyd Rabaya Palestinian Ambassador to Zimbabwe Dr. Tamer Almassri has condemned Israel’s seizure of over US$544 million in Palestinian tax and customs revenues. Almassri called the seizure illegal and said it constituted a form of financial piracy. “Israel’s systematic theft of Palestinian funds, particularly in the wake of its recent aggression against Gaza, demonstrates…
Today, the Pan-African Parliament (PAP) stands tall and proud as it joins others to commemorate the 62nd anniversary of the founding of the Organization of African Unity (OAU) now the African Union (AU), a powerful symbol of the continent’s shared history, identity, and determination. In his statement, H.E. Chief Fortune Charumbira, the President…
The availability of early warning systems saves vulnerable communities from climate disasters, Mr. Antonio Guterres, the Secretary-General of the United Nations has said. He delivered the remarks at the launch of the Early Warnings for All Executive Action Plan Sharm El-Sheikh in Egypt. As it stands, he said vulnerable communities in climate hotspots are being…
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,…
Hon Enaam Mayara, the Speaker of the Senate of Morocco, has congratulated Hon Fortune Charumbira, the President of the Pan African Parliament (PAP) on his re-election as a member of the Senate of Zimbabwe. “This is a significant accomplishment and a testament to your hard work, dedication to your country, and commitment to our continent….
Zimbabwe will be a part of Africa’s Travel Indaba (ATI) at the Inkosi Albert Luthuli International Convention Centre in Durban, South Africa from 2 to 5 May this year. The trade show makes a return after a two-year hiatus due to the Covid 19 pandemic travel restrictions. Zimbabwe is leading a delegation of more than…
The Ambassador of the state of Palestine yesterday participated in the SADC anti-sanctions commemorations in Mutoko and Harare in solidarity with Zimbabwe against illegal sanctions. Dr Tamer Almassri reiterated that the state of Palestine condemns the illegal sanctions imposed on Zimbabwe by Western colonial governments which amounts to collective punishment. Ambassador Almassri welcomed the support…
Own Correspondent Zimbabwe’s agriculture dairy value chain is set to benefit from the Belarus mechanisation programme, after the Eurasian country pledged to diversify the programme. This came out when the visiting Belarus Deputy Prime Minister, Honourable Leonid Zayats toured two local firms that produce dairy and related products in Harare Wednesday. The visiting Belarusian delegation,…
By Marlvin Ngiza President Mnangagwa has assured members of the public that the nation’s health system has sufficient infrastructure to fight against COVID-19 Addressing a huge gathering in Epworth while launching the by-elections campaign yesterday, President Mnangagwa said despite the unavailability of lines of credit due to illegal sanctions imposed on Zimbabwe, the country has…
By Linda Muzoremba The 8th of March 2022 marks yet another day when we take time to reflect on issues pertaining to women in different spheres of life. As Passengers Association of Zimbabwe (PAZ), we say thumbs up to all the bold women passengers who have endured and are still soldiering on as they travel…
The Zimbabwe Tourism Authority and some local tourism operators are part of the 338 exhibitors showcasing their services and products to potential buyers at this year’s edition of Meetings Africa, which kicked off in Sandton City, Johannesburg, South Africa yesterday. The event is running from 25 -27 February 2019 and has a packed program, which…
The 6th Bureau of the Pan-African Parliament (PAP), led by President Hon. Chief Fortune Charumbira, held the traditional pre-sitting meeting with the African ambassadors accredited to the Republic of South Africa on Thursday. The Bureau briefed African diplomats on the status of preparations for the Sitting of the Permanent Committees and other Organs of the…
By Byron Mutingwende The Zimbabwe National Chamber of Commerce (ZNCC) has awarded Ms Rachel Chibaya, the Founder and Senior Partner of R. Chibaya Law Chambers in Harare for her role in inspiring other women by providing first-class professional and comprehensive legal services to individuals and corporates. The Head of the R. Chibaya Law…
By Goodwell Kazingizi A dark cloud has engulfed the Chikwaka Village and its surrounding environs following a gruesome murder that took place in the early hours of Saturday last week.The inhumane act left the bereaved families and the community with more questions than answers. Farai Rupondo (58) of Njerere village, Chief Chikwaka, brutally axed his…
As the number of people infected with COVID-19 continues to grow in India, Doctors Without Borders (MSF) has set up a 100-bed temporary treatment centre for COVID-19 patients in Patna, the capital of Bihar state in the northeast of the country. The MSF COVID-19 treatment centre is housed in the remodelled Patliputra Sports Complex in Patna Indoor…
Supply chain platform secures lifesaving COVID-19 treatment for 1 million Africans Expands to include African hospitals and Caribbean Community countries Following a successful launch of the Africa Medical Supplies Platform by the Chairperson of the African Union, His Excellency, the President of the Republic of South Africa, Cyril Matamela Ramaphosa on the 18th of June…
By Staff Reporter Vice President Kembo Mohadi officially commissioned Pembi River Bridge worth US$1.8 million close to Mvurwi town in Mashonaland Central. In a speech read on his behalf by the Vice President, President Emmerson Mnangagwa, said the government will continue to prioritise the allocation of resources for infrastructure development to improve the quality of lives…
With instant access to thousands of the best shows and movies, you can always find something thrilling to watch on DStv. From family feuds to finding love in a villa, our May line-up is filled with binge-worthy content that will have you cosying up on the couch and cancelling those social plans. Here are some…
By Kumbirai Mufunda Zimbabwean authorities have summoned pro-democracy campaigner Lynette Mudehwe to stand trial on Monday 4 November 2019 on charges of criminal nuisance for allegedly participating in an anti-government demonstration held four years ago to protest against former Vice-President Phelekezela Mphoko’s lengthy stay in a hotel. Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) officers recently served Mudehwe,…
Professor Innocent Chirisa, an urban planner of note from the University of Zimbabwe has said citizen engagement is an important ingredient for improved service delivery in local authorities. He was speaking at a workshop organised by the Harare Residents Trust that saw stakeholders drawn from local authorities, the Parliament and residents converging to discuss ways…
The Jobs website went live last week. According to a news release from Techunzipped, the new website has a “fresh look and improved functionality.” The new platform is aimed at helping parents, students, and employees to easily access information in a timely manner, the release says. The website (Jobs.techunzipped.com ) includes a resume builder and…
Writes Lovemore Chazingwa (Health Reporter) Empirical medical evidence has proved that mass drug administration is among the key ways to combat infection and possible death from neglected tropical diseases (NTDs). This is opposed to seeking treatment after infection, which requires huge financial outlays, normally out of reach among impoverished citizens. Mass drug administration remains cardinal…
Writes Elvis Dumba Harare – Mashonaland West Province was among the best-performing provinces after Minister of State for Provincial Affairs and Devolution Hon Marian Chombo was awarded the second best performing Minister of State for Provincial Affairs and Devolution during the 2023 performance evaluation results and signing of performance contracts event held at State House…
By Strive Masiyiwa #Why we need Testing, Tracing, and Isolation: The leader of a small country in the Caribbean with about 100,000 people, wanted to make sure that his country did not get -19. Here is what he did: He closed the borders temporarily. Then he #tested every single citizen on the Island to find…
In its key message during the ongoing Zimbabwe Agricultural Show (ZAS), AFC Holdings reiterated its readiness to finance the 2023-2024 summer crop. Speaking to Spiked Online Media during the show, AFC Holdings Group Head for Marketing and Strategy, Ms. Caroline Mozhendi said the initiative is meant to support the Government’s drive to achieve food self-sufficiency….
A total of 397 women in Zimbabwe have benefitted from repair surgery conducted at fistula repair centres under the Campaign to End Obstetric Fistula led by the Ministry of Health and Child Care and implemented with financial and technical support from UNFPA and Women and Health Alliance International (WAHA). The majority of surgeries were conducted…
By Farai Chirimumimba Members of the National Blood Service Zimbabwe (NBSZ) forced the adjournment of an Extra-Ordinary General Meeting (EGM) called for last Friday saying that they needed time to consult and come up with an informed decision after the board failed to provide answers to several questions raised from the floor. The agenda for…
The Media Institute of Southern Africa (MISA) Zimbabwe yesterday in Harare convened the World Press Freedom Day Commemoration – a day celebrated globally on 3 May, whereupon stakeholders reiterated the key role that the media plays in amplifying environmental stewardship. The universal theme for this year is: “: A Press for the Planet: Journalism in…
In support of the fight against COVID-19 and to bring relief to our community in these difficult times, Shumba Money is happy to have given aid to Danai Children’s Home. Danai is a family set up children’s home located in Sunridge, Harare, which houses children aged 2-18. Danai Childrens Village was founded in 2002 by…
As the world is celebrating the 10th anniversary of the International Day of the Girl Child (11 October), the European Union Delegation to Zimbabwe and UNICEF Zimbabwe are highlighting the crucial role adolescent girls and young women play in the development of the country and call for continued investment in their education, and economic and…
The Third Zimbabwe-Malawi Joint Tourism Technical Committee (JTTC) meeting was held in Lilongwe, Malawi from 23 to 24 November 2022. The meeting was Co-Chaired by Ambassador Raphael T. Faranisi, Secretary for Environment, Climate, Tourism, and Hospitality Industry, and Mr. Chauncy Simwaka, Secretary for Tourism, Culture, and Wildlife, Malawi. The objective of the meeting was to…
Writes Abby Taka Mgugu The civil society made up of all non-state actors in the region has an important role to play in shaping the social, economic, and political landscape of the region. This is because these institutions are closer to the population and their values resonate with these people. Popular Participation (p8…
The Passengers Association of Zimbabwe (PAZ) is calling on public transport operators to install speed limiting devices on their vehicles so as to prevent road carnages. PAZ made the remarks as it has conveyed its sincere condolences to the families of victims who perished in an accident involving two buses in Rusape. “As PAZ we…
