Old Mutual Zimbabwe celebrated Women’s Day by bringing together more that 300 women for the 2020 edition of Old Mutual Limited Women’s Network (OWN) International Women’s Day celebrations in Harare under the theme “Each for Equal.” Old Mutual Limited Women’s Network is an inclusive network of change agents within the organization whose purpose is to…
By ZIMCODD Information The Zimbabwe Coalition on Debt and Development (ZIMCODD) is in solidarity with the many women and organised women groups in Zimbabwe in commemorating the International Women’s Day. Nevertheless, as women in other spheres are celebrating social, economic, cultural and political achievements, Zimbabwean women bemoan the economic, social, political and environmental challenges that…
Rangers – 243 and 241 all out in 83.5 overs (Marshal Takodza 60, Davis Murwendo 46, Tanunurwa Makoni 45; Steve Chimhamhiwa 3/53, Luke Jongwe 2/20, Ernest Masuku 2/26) Tuskers – 292 and 123-3 in 14.3 overs (Brian Chari 51, Milton Shumba 30*, Nkosana Mpofu 27; Manson Chikowero 2/15, Davis Murwendo 1/36) Match drawn Marshal…
Dr. Tawanda Zinyama, a Lecturer of Public Administration at the University of Zimbabwe has said upholding fiscal transparency is a critical ingredient for economic growth. Dr. Zinyama revealed this at a workshop jointly organised by the Procurement Regulatory Authority of Zimbabwe (PRAZ) in partnership with Transparency International Zimbabwe (TIZ) held for the Parliamentary Portfolio…
To enjoy paddling at sea, you need to either carry your kayak or rent one at the beach. Since most kayaking destinations lack the kayak hiring facilities, you need to buy yours. Anytime you want to paddle, carry your kayak to the ocean and enjoy your day. The only challenge you will encounter is…
The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) has welcomed a contribution of $3 million CAD from the Canadian Government to life-saving humanitarian operations in Zimbabwe. The funding supports WFP’s rapid scale-up of emergency food assistance to reach almost 55,000 people in Matobo district. Canada’s contribution comes at a crucial time when WFP is working to…
The Rotary International (RI) President Mark Daniel Maloney will on 7 March 2020 attend a Youth Symposium at Dominican Convent High School in Harare between 8am and 1pm. President Mark will be the second Rotary International President to visit Zimbabwe. The aim of the symposium is to present community service projects facilitated by young people…
As the current outbreak of the Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) continues to develop, the Tourism Business Council of Zimbabwe (TBCZ), the Zimbabwe Tourism Authority (ZTA) and the Ministry of Environment, Climate, Tourism and Hospitality Industry (MECTHI) are committed to working together in guiding the travel and tourism sector’s response to COVID-19. Today the tourism sector players…
By Anyway Yotamu. SADC member states have been urged to come up with legislation on disaster preparedness and strengthen warning systems to reduce the loss of lives. The just ended three-day SADC regional dialogue on rethinking disaster preparedness and climate change held in Mutare, saw participants from Mozambique, Malawi and Zimbabwe discussing how communities can…
Zimbabwe will host Ireland for three one-day international (ODI) matches and as many Twenty20 international (T20I) games in Bulawayo next month. The limited-overs series will start off with the T20I matches which are scheduled for 2, 4 and 5 April, followed by the ODI fixtures set for 8, 10 and 12 April. All…
By Anyway Yotamu Old Mutual today marked a key milestone in its journey towards providing clean sustainable energy for all its buildings when the company held the ground-breaking ceremony of the Mutual Gardens Solar Project in Harare. Speaking at the ground-breaking ceremony, Samuel Matsekete, the Old Mutual Group Chief Executive Officer said the occasion was…
George Mavunganidze, the Laboratory Services Manager of the National Blood Service Zimbabwe (NBSZ) has said consistent power supply is a critical component in the value chain for blood processing. Mavunganidze made the remarks during a tour of the facilities on the occasion of the NBSZ Media Workshop for Harare Metropolitan Province held on Thursday 5…
By Tafadzwa Muranganwa AfroJazz musician Maizon Tazvitya has released a single titled KwaMungezi as he prepares for the launch of his forthcoming album Pfumvudza. Speaking to this publication, the Dzivaresekwa-born artiste said the single is an illustration of the challenges that the girl child here in Zimbabwe is accustomed to. “KwaMungezi seeks to speak on…
By CiZC Information Department The Crisis in Zimbabwe Coalition (CiZC) has engaged the media to amplify issues around Constitutional Amendment Bill No.2 in an effort to allow citizens to contribute effectively during public hearings. The Coalition undertook a capacity strengthening exercise for media personnel yesterday in Harare. Members of the media were addressed by…
The Committee on Gender, Family, Youth and People with Disability jointly sitting with the Committee on Health, Labour and Social Affairs have reiterated the PAP’s commitment to reducing maternal mortality on the African continent. This commitment speaks directly to Sustainable Development Goal 3 that seeks to ‘Ensure healthy lives and promote wellbeing for all at…
Rangers – 243 all out in 81 overs (Brian Mudzinganyama 68, Clive Imbayago 40, Johnathan Campbell 36; Ernest Masuku 5/23, Steve Chimhamhiwa 2/48, Shayne Nxumalo 2/73) Tuskers – 113-4 in 40 overs (Charles Kunje 26*, Luke Jongwe 24*, Brian Chari 21; Kudakwashe Macheka 2/18, Davis Murwendo 1/24, Clive Chitumba 1/30) Day 2 – Stumps:…
African Union Chairperson of the Peace and Security Council, H.E. Crisantos Obama Ondo advised Pan-African Parliamentarians to commit to ending the war on the continent to avoid passing current conflicts on to the next generations. He said this in a keynote address on the African Union 2020 theme, ‘Silencing the Guns: Creating a Conducive Environment for Development,’ during the…
SASAI, the all-in-one mobile app from Cassava Fintech International (CFI), which has pay, chat and explore features, has introduced over 50 African languages and a total of over 80 languages across the globe on the app, which has so far been downloaded in 178 countries. The language feature, called SASAITranslate, includes Shona and Ndebele, and…
Addressing government and industry representatives in New York on March 3, at the occasion of the adoption of the United Nations General Assembly Resolution on the Role of Diamonds in Fuelling Conflict, the Kimberley Process (KP) Civil Society Coalition (CSC) questioned the often-hailed contribution of the KP to preventing conflict and promoting development. A conflict…
The Deputy Minister of Lands, Agriculture, Water and Rural Resettlement, Mr Vangelis Haritatos has said that the agricultural sector is the most significant prime-mover of Zimbabwe’s Vision 2030. He made the remarks at the two-day consultative workshop on the Enabling Business of Agriculture (EBA), pillar 1 of AGRINVEST Initiative that kicked off in Harare today….
By Rebecca Siggers Las Vegas is the most happening city in the United States of America. Built amidst a complete desert, Vegas attracts the maximum number of travelers from all over the world. It is a city that never sleeps. Being equipped with fancy hotels, pubs, casinos, etc., Las Vegas has a lot to offer…
Rangers – 160-3 in 50 overs (Brian Mudzinganyama 67*, Johnathan Campbell 36, Daniel Zvidzai 28; Ernest Masuku 2/14, Shayne Nxumalo 1/47) Tuskers Day 1 – Stumps Brian Mudzinganyama is back in form and playing a fine innings in a greatly improved Rangers performance in their Logan Cup match against Tuskers at Harare Sports…
The Zimbabwe Environmental Law Association (ZELA) joined the rest of the world in commemorating the World Wildlife Day (WWD). On the 20th of December 2013, the United Nations General Assembly at its 68th session declared March 3 as UN World Wildlife Day to celebrate and raise awareness of the world’s wild animals and plants. This WWD…
Zimbabwe’s Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Trade Dr. David Musabayana has called upon members of the Pan-African Parliament (PAP) to lobby for the lifting of economic sanctions against the Republic of Zimbabwe. In a detailed presentation to the PAP’s Committee on Cooperation, International Relations and Conflict Resolution in Midrand on the first day of the…
The 3rd edition of the EurAfrican Forum (www.EurAfricanForum.org) to be held on July 2nd and 3rd in Cascais, Portugal will be gathering over 700 European and African key actors from more than 60 countries; 2020 edition will look for new opportunities for both continents as it unveils its theme In Search for a Common Ground; The program will focus on key…
As prevalent debates concerning the implementation of carbon neutral sources continue to make headlines, also increasingly rife, is the energy industry’s endeavour to explore a broader array of renewable energy sources including biomass. Great strides have been made in Africa’s development in biomass. Interestingly, Africa has the highest portion of bioenergy, at 45% of the total energy mix,…
Historian and teacher Nimorod Ushe, a native of the area has put pen to paper to document rock sites in the Chikuku area under Bikita District. Below Spiked Online Media reproduces the historian’s perspectives: Chikuku rock sites are located along Masvingo-Mutare highway approximately 33km east of Nyika growth point in Bikita District of Masvingo Province….
By Charles Dhewa There has been a general tendency by developing countries to cherry-pick and deploy some components of Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) in the agriculture sector. Combining infrastructure and ICTs could play a more catalytic role than just using ICTs for promoting extension services. If African countries are going to produce sufficient agricultural…
By Joyce Mukucha Following the Southern African Parliamentary Support Trust (SAPST)’s ongoing implementation of a one-year programme that seeks to enhance meaningful and inclusive citizen participation in parliamentary business, Members of Parliament (MPs) have been challenged to thoroughly analyse and review the budget through effective allocation of resources. This is in line with the dictates…
Businesswoman and songstress Rachel J’s family has opened up for the first time refuting cheating claims levelled against her by estranged living in boyfriend and former deputy minister Terrence Mukupe. Mukupe accused Rachel J of infidelity saying she slept with South Africa-based flamboyant televangelist Prophet Shepherd, a claim which has since dismissed. The family also…
The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) regional director Dr. Julitta Onabanjo who is on a mission in Zimbabwe after attending the African Regional Summit on Sustainable Development Goals in Victoria Falls has reiterated the UN agency’s commitment towards providing comprehensive sexual and reproductive health and rights services (SRHR) in the country. The UN Senior Official…
By NJ Ayuk Pressure is building to phase out fossil fuels in Africa to fight climate change. Organizations ranging from the World Bank to the European Investment Bank (EIB) have dropped support for African fossil fuel production in hopes of encouraging a transition from oil, gas and coal to sustainable energy sources like wind and…
The rapid proliferation of the coronavirus (COVID-19) resulted in 13 deaths and 1,766 confirmed cases as of February 27 in South Korea. While the cause and solution of the infection are not identified, Shincheonji Church, with over 500 members, has become the target of scapegoating and blame. On February 19 South Korean President Moon Jae-In…
Canada is investing in the Canadian Agri-Food Sustainability Initiative (CASI) to boost sustainability and build public trust in its agriculture sector. Marie-Claude Bibeau, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, announced a federal investment of C$560,000 for the Canadian Federation of Agriculture (CFA) to develop the initiative. It will provide Canadian farmers and processors an online national…
Expert groups were commissioned to facilitate the mission of the Catholic Church in promoting justice and peace in Zimbabwe. The Rt. Rev. Rudolph Nyandoro, the Bishop Chairman of the Catholic Commission of Justice and Peace in Zimbabwe (CCJPZ) said the working groups will focus on three thematic areas. “We shall have the advocacy…
The Pan-African Parliamentary Forum on Online Child Sexual Exploitation (OCSE) has started ahead of the Sitting of the Permanent Committees in Midrand, South Africa. Jointly convened by the Department of Social Affairs of the African Union Commission (AUC) and the PAP, the consultation aims to harness the role of Parliamentarians in policy formulation and ensuring…
Zimbabwe will, like many other countries, not participate at the world’s largest travel show, International Tourism Bourse (ITB) Berlin, which was scheduled for 04 – 08 March 2020, as the show has been cancelled. According to a statement issued by the organisers of the fair, due to the increasing spread of the novel coronavirus COVID-19,…
Norton legislator Temba Mliswa has brought joy to tormented souls of members of the Joshua Nkomo Housing Cooperative who have endured untold persecution at the hands of controversial businessman Billy Rautenbach. The residents of Joshua Nkomo Housing Cooperative have not tested peace for a long time. In 2005, their houses were destroyed during the…
Zimnat has once again reinforced its promise to “Make life better” for all its stakeholders after the financial services giant held an Awards ceremony for its agents at Cresta Lodge in Harare today. In his welcome remarks, Mustafa Sachak, Zimnat Group Chief Executive Officer said it is the company’s culture to always recognise and reward…
Tuskers – 214 and 79 in 33.4 overs (Nkosana Mpofu 23, Brian Chari 16, Ernest Masuku 12; Tapiwa Mufudza 4/18, Cuthbert Musoko 2/10, Patrick Mambo 2/11) Eagles – 119 and 177-8 in 71.2 overs (Rodney Mupfudza 55*, Faraz Akram 35, Keith Jaure 21*; Luke Jongwe 3/26, Sheunopa Musekwa 3/31, Milton Shumba 1/19) Eagles won…
Singer Njabulo Nkomo better known as Tytan’s social media revelation that his erstwhile former wife and popular socialite Olinda Chapel hid her ‘HIV positive’ status from him has led famous traditional healer Sekuru Banda to add a voice regarding relationships and marriages. “In marriages and relationships conflicts are bound to happen. It’s common cause…
Energy experts discuss the importance of gas for Africa’s current and future energy needs;GE’s innovative gas power generation portfolio is providing faster, more reliable, more cost-effective and more environmentally friendly power for baseload, emergency or clean energy transition needs; Gas will be critical for creating industry, manufacturing and attracting investment capital. With recent major gas…
Tuskers – 214 and 79 in 33.4 overs (Nkosana Mpofu 23, Brian Chari 16, Ernest Masuku 12; Tapiwa Mufudza 4/18, Cuthbert Musoko 2/10, Patrick Mambo 2/11) Eagles – 119 and 71-5 in 37 overs (Cuthbert Musoko 14, Ashley Mufandauya 12, Rodney Mupfudza 12; Luke Jongwe 3/8, Sheunopa Musekwa 1/1, Milton Shumba 1/7) Day 2…
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…
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…
