By Mike Robuck US President Joe Biden named late Apple co-founder Steve Jobs as a recipient of the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the nation’s highest bestowal for civilians which recognises their contributions to the nation, world peace and more. Jobs is one of 17 people set to be awarded the medal on 7 July, almost…
African seed sector experts validated in Lusaka, Zambia the progress report and methodology of the study on seed systems managed by farmers on the continent to ensure correct practices. Participants in the event held discussions to find a common denominator for the implementation of the mission following the agreed terms of reference, including various…
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…
People with disabilities have been sidelined in many activities in the areas of development and there is need for empowering them and ensuring that they are included in every aspect of life, Honourable Senator Joyce Timire has said. Addressing hundreds of people who were commemorating the International Day for People with Disabilities yesterday that…
Writes Charles Dhewa Fundamental shifts in African food systems are accelerating changes in the food distribution landscape, blurring traditional boundaries between distributors, wholesalers, and retailers. These structural challenges are dismantling the wholesaling business model, forcing wholesalers to continuously rethink their aggregation and distribution strategies to remain relevant. In a fast and fluid distribution landscape driven…
By Byron Mutingwende The media plays an important role in defining common denominator in promoting national interest and setting progressive socio-economic and democratic agenda in the country, United Nations Resident Coordinator in Zimbabwe has said. “The role of media, including the newsprint, electronic and online/digital entities, cannot be over-emphasised in national development, which involves advancement…
A science teacher from rural Kenya, who gives away most of his salary to support poorer pupils, has won a $1m prize (£760,000) for the world’s best teacher. Peter Tabichi, a member of the Franciscan religious order, won the 2019 Global Teacher Prize. Brother Peter has been praised for his achievements in a deprived school…
The People and Earth Solidarity Law Network (PESLawyers) has launched an application for an interdict with the High Court on Zimbabwe’s trade in wild elephants. The lawyers have since served the court papers on the respondents who are the Zimbabwe Parks and Wildlife Management Authority (Zimparks), The Director-General of Zimparks (in his official capacity) and…
By Lovemore Chazingwa A Constituency Development Interface between Kadoma Central Constituency Member of the House of Assembly (MP) Hon. Muchineripi Chinyanganya that was held recently established that a tertiary learning institution in the mould of either an agricultural, teachers’ or polytechnic college is destined for the City of Kadoma in the near future. The constituency…
May is Africa month on DStv, with the highlight being the launch of Africa We See campaign, a celebration of Africa, its people, and the rich stories that come from across the continent. Liz Dziva, publicity and public relations manager of MultiChoice Zimbabwe, said a wealth of African content would be broadcast on a range…
By Byron Mutingwende Social cohesion and unity of purpose among stakeholders is the basis for the attainment of pro-poor, inclusive and sustainable economic growth, a dialogue organised by the Labour and Economic Development Research Institute of Zimbabwe (LEDRIZ) has revealed. The dialogue that was held on Thursday 27 September 2018 in Harare was…
By Kelly-Ann Mealia The election of Her Excellency Francia Márquez as Colombia’s first Black Vice President is a testament to the increasing role women play in leadership positions globally, and both the international and African community should support her as she tackles her new role with drive, innovation and a people-centric approach. While women’s participation…
The High-Level Pan-African Programme (PANAF) Meeting held on the margins of the African Union Summit in Addis Ababa, resolved to extend the Project from March to July 2020, while the new 25 Million Euros Project on African Governance Architecture will start by the end of the year 2020. PANAF was established in 2014 as the…
By ZimRights Information Department Windhoek, Namibia – A joint delegation of civil society leaders from Zimbabwe and civil society solidarity partners from the Southern African region, yesterday, met Southern African Development Community (SADC) chairperson and Namibian president, H.E Hage Geingob, in Windhoek, Namibia. Members of the delegation drawn from the Crisis in Zimbabwe Coalition…
By Zimbabwe Environmental Law Association Introduction The tourism sector is one of the most affected industries by the COVID-19 pandemic which is an unprecedented global health and socioeconomic crisis. Globally, this sector is accredited for its immense contribution to GDP, job creation, infrastructure development and wildlife conservation efforts. In the first quarter of 2020, the…
By Marlvin Ngiza Thousands of rural schoolboys are set to benefit from a recently launched campaign of raising more than 5000 underwear by a local foundation. Speaking to Spiked Online Media, founder and team leader of Miracle Helping Hand Foundation, Farayi Mujeni said their organisation has already embarked on mobilizing underwears with about 300 underwears…
By Byron Mutingwende Forests play a pivotal role in the lives of both plants and animals, experts told members of the community in the three of the 11 wards in Mbire District in which Transparency International Zimbabwe (TIZ) is providing awareness training on Reducing Emissions from Deforestation and Forestry Degradation (REDD+) programme. TIZ, through its…
By Tatenda Mujeyi The Africa Continental Free Trade Area (ACFTA) conference held in Harare ended yesterday with multiple recommendations that Zimbabwe can employ to better the free trade process. Recommendations that the conference made on the Free Trade agreement include capacity building, effective communication, transparency, information flow, renewable energy promotion, improvements on macro-economic environment and…
The 15th Edition of the Sanganai/Hlanganai World Tourism Expo, undoubtedly the biggest tourism expo in Africa, will be held physically this year from Thursday to 15 October 2022. The Expo will be held at the Zimbabwe International Exhibition Centre. In 2020 Sanganai/Hlanganai was held virtually due to the Covid 19 Pandemic. In 2021 the Expo…
Draft ministerial decision on intellectual property waiver woefully inadequate Doctors Without Borders/Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) and more than 150 civil society organizations—including People’s Vaccine Alliance, Oxfam, and Section27 of South Africa—called yesterday on trade ministers at the World Trade Organization’s (WTO) 12th Ministerial Conference in Geneva to not accept the current draft of the ministerial…
The Government of the Commonwealth of The Bahamas and African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) have today signed the Agreement for The Bahamas to host the 31st Afreximbank Annual Meetings (AAM) and the third edition of the AfriCaribbean Trade and Investment Forum (ACTIF). The AAM will be held in Nassau, The Bahamas, from 12 – 14 June 2024….
The African Development Bank Group (www.AfDB.org) hosted 11 sister institutions for the annual multilateral development bank (MDB) roundtable on trust funds and co-financing, held on 28-29 March, 2019. The aim of the roundtable was to enhance benchmarking across the development finance institutions (DFIs), raise awareness of emerging innovative approaches to resource mobilisation and of new…
By Joyce Mukucha The United Nations (UN) Secretary General António Guterres has urged countries across the globe to “commit to making 2022 a year of recovery for everyone.” In his message for the New Year , the UN chief called upon everyone to make recovery “for people, planet and prosperity” as the resolution for the…
By Bernard Chiketo Mutare deputy mayor Kudakwashe Chisango has publicly admitted that poor service delivery and sex pests within council employment were exposing women to gender-based violence (GBV). The MDC Alliance councilor told a Transparency International Zimbabwe hosted conversation café on sextortion – a form of corruption and sexual abuse, at a city hotel as…
ZLHR Information The High Court has overturned an irrational decision by Zimbabwe School Examinations Council (ZIMSEC), which had barred a 15 year-old teenager from sitting and writing her Ordinary Level examinations. ZIMSEC had barred Shelter Chisiri, a minor aged 15 years, from sitting and writing her November 2018 Ordinary Level examinations after demanding that the…
By Entertainment Correspondent After years of anticipation, this July Africa is finally getting a glimpse into the life of Bonang Matheba – one of Africa’s most sought after media personalities – is widely regarded as one of the most elusive superstars around. For the longest time, fans have yearned for a deeper look into the life of the…
Exhibitor registrations for the inaugural Intra-African Trade Fair (IATF 2018) taking place in Cairo in December has reached 1,054, surpassing the target of 1,000 exhibitors set by the organisers, the African-Export Import Bank (Afreximbank) announced today in Cairo. The trade fair, which is being organised by Afreximbank in collaboration with the African Union Commission and…
By Tatenda Mujeyi Zimbabwe is working towards Implementing its Nationally Determined Contributions with support from the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and Russia. The Climate Change Management Department in the Ministry of Lands, Agriculture, Water, Climate and Rural Resettlement held a validation workshop for the Low Emission Development Strategy (LEDS) and the attendant Measurement, Reporting…
The Consultative Group on International Agricultural Research (CGIAR) is promoting the adoption of smart agriculture in Ethiopia in a bid to address the complexities involved in agricultural processes using technology in pursuit of attaining food security as espoused in the Comprehensive Africa Agriculture Development Programme (CAADP). Speaking to Spiked Online Media on the sidelines of…
In light of the many challenges faced by gospel musicians today, Zingoma Gospel Hub, a social media grouping of gospel artists will be holding a free Gospel Musicians Seminar to address some of the concerns. The seminar is scheduled for 28 October 2017 at Courtney Hotel, Harare, from 9.00am to 4.00pm. Running under the theme…
The National Association of Youth Organisations (NAYO) has said it is perturbed by the continued crackdown on Civil Society Organisations (CSOs); Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs), Journalists, activists and human rights defenders; most of whom are youth. “The crackdown has seen unlawful suspension of NGOs as in the case of COTRAD in Masvingo; targeting of NGO leaders…
Despite a plethora of challenges affecting food and nutrition security in Africa, the National Agriculture Investment Plans (NAIPs) and Regional Agriculture Investment Plans (RAIPs) are instrumental in driving the agriculture transformation processes and building resilient food systems on the continent. In her welcome remarks delivered virtually at the high-level meeting of the National Agricultural Investment…
Zimnat, a leading player in the insurance and wealth management industry, scooped six awards at the Marketers’ Association of Zimbabwe 2021 Exceptional Marketing Awards ceremony in Kariba last week, the highest number of awards won by any organisation. The MAZ Exceptional Marketing Awards ceremony is held annually in recognition and celebration of excellence displayed…
By Tafadzwa Muranganwa Most indigenous churches have of late been embroiled in church leadership wrangles and this can only stop if succession policies are put in place, Council for Churches in Africa president believes. According to CCA president, Bishop Dr. Rocky Moyo, the only way to deal with the raging fights for leadership of churches…
By Heather Richardson From urban retreats to rural resorts, here are Travel + Leisure readers’ top picks for hotels in Africa in the “World’s Best Awards” survey of 2024. Be it the sparkling Atlantic or lush coffee plantations, Travel + Leisure readers love waking up to gorgeous scenery. Their top city hotels and resorts in Africa — across South Africa,…
Lindi Marc is an up-and-coming singer and songwriter who shows power, passion and perseverance in her music. In this competitive music industry, she is pressing to break through and become a mainstay in music where so many artists cannot sustain or endure. As dedicated and talented she is, and with a career in music that still…
The Southern Africa Youth Business Forum, the first of its kind in the region, has been launched with a view to focus on the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA). In his address, Hon Kembo Mohadi, the Vice President of the Republic of Zimbabwe, at the official opening of the inaugural Southern Africa Youth Business…
The first ordinary session of the fifth Parliament of the Pan-African Parliament kicked off officially on Monday 22/10/2018 at the Kigali Convention Centre in Rwanda, where legislators from across the continent convened to dissect matters pertaining to the continent’s progress. Held under the theme: “Winning the Fight against Corruption: A Sustainable Path to Africa’s Transformation”, the sixth ordinary…
Writes Baboloki Semele COP28 President, Dr. Sultan Al Jaber delivered a resounding call to action during the closing address at the Pre-COP conference. He implored ministers and delegations from across the globe to expedite the progress achieved in negotiations during the conference, stressing that there is no room for further delays in climate action. Over…
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…
Proven solutions are crucial to sustaining momentum on climate action during the Coronavirus crisis, Ashden CEO Harriet Lamb has said. This week, the energy and climate NGO announced the 2020 Ashden Award finalists – 22 organisations delivering green buildings, transport, sustainable cooling and energy access. The list includes organisations working in Cameroon, Togo, Uganda, Rwanda and Egypt. Ms…
The African Development Bank (www.AfDB.org) has appointed Chioma Angela Onukogu as the Director of Board Affairs and Proceedings in the Office of the Secretary-General and the General Secretariat, effective 16th April 2024. Onukogu, a Nigerian national, brings over 25 years of expertise in corporate governance and international development cooperation. Her extensive experience includes maintaining the…
Africa moved to the rhythm of AFCON 2019, with more than 10 million people choosing Facebook to share their passion and excitement Friday, July 19, 2019, marked the end of the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), a spectacular tournament that had people glued to their screens for the month of its duration. Africa moved…
Bernard Marr Even though there were companies such as Google, Salesforce, Zillow, and others that thrived with remote teams before COVID-19, many companies still resisted telecommuting until the pandemic forced the majority of companies to shift to that reality basically overnight. Now that more companies experienced remote workforces first-hand, there are signs that remote working will…
As with many countries across the world, 2020 saw Zimbabwean schools abruptly closed as a consequence of the Covid-19 pandemic. The closure of schools for almost a year seriously impacted school outcomes and reversed some important post-independence gains in areas such as literacy and numeracy, school infrastructure, and school attendance, among others. Most public schools…
