SuperSport viewers on DStv can look forward to action from the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup, with Zambia wrapping up their Group C campaign with a clash against Costa Rica on the morning of Monday 31 July. Thus far the Copper Queens have endured a tough tournament, suffering successive 5-0 losses at the hands of Japan and Spain. This…
By Elvis Dumba Harare – Teachers have said they are not going back to work until their grievances are dealt with by their employer and insisted that threats of disciplinary action against them won’t work as that will not address their plight. The government on Tuesday directed all provincial education directors, district schools inspectors, and…
By Byron Mutingwende All roads lead to the inaugural Data Science Zimbabwe Conference to be held in Harare on the 13th and 17th of December 2018. The conference seeks to showcase the value of data science skills and data science opportunities through industry case studies presented by local and international speakers. According…
The President will be presented the award during the conference, during which he will also present the keynote address Africa Oil & Power (https://AfricaOilandPower.com) will present the award to H.E. Macky Sall at its annual conference in Cape Town; H.E. Macky Sall is renowned for his efforts to revive Senegal’s economy and create an attractive…
The leaders of the Zimbabwe Heads of Christian Denominations (ZHOCD), comprising the Evangelical Fellowship of Zimbabwe (EFZ), Zimbabwe Catholic Bishops Conference (ZCBC), Zimbabwe Council of Churches (ZCC), and Union for Development of Apostolic and Zionist Churches in Zimbabwe (UDACIZA) have added their voice on the upcoming by-elections set for the 26th of March 2022. The…
The African Development Bank Group will commit $10 billion over the next five years to boost Africa’s efforts to end hunger and become a primary food provider for itself and the rest of the world. Bank Group President, Dr. Akinwumi Adesina, announced Wednesday at the Dakar 2 Africa Food Summit in Diamniadio, east of the…
By Goodwell Kazingizi Upcoming Zimdancehall artiste Darlington Kanodeweta – AKA Ninja Chrispley is set to drop a new single titled “Muchiriko here baba kumarimuka.” In an online interview with this publication, the talented singer revealed that the single is now ripe and is to be released soon. Ninja Chrispley entered the music arena…
By Staff Writer Amid a sharp intensification of bombing since Tuesday 19 September over northwestern Syria, mainly Idlib govern-orate and north of Hama govern-orate, hospitals are closing. This is either because they have been bombed or because they fear being bombed. Medical emergency organisation Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) says patients are left with ever-decreasing options for…
STAFF REPORTER The country’s top provider of diagnostic and medical laboratory services, Cimas MEDLABS has embarked on a project to renovate and re-equip all its laboratories to ensure that tests are offered onsite in a bid to provide timely results across the country. Cimas MEDLABS is a designated Health Institution by the Medical Laboratory and…
The South African government, local vaccine manufacturers, and organised labour yesterday welcomed the agreement at the World Trade Organisation (WTO) that can support the production of Covid-19 vaccines in developing countries. The agreement allows governments to authorize local manufacturers to produce vaccines or their ingredients, substances, or elements and utilize processes that are covered by…
Vaya Tractor plans to plough at least one million hectares of land for smallholder farmers in Zimbabwe this year. The On Demand Logistics platform, developed by Cassava, already has 3 000 tractors on its platform and over one million smallholder farmers registered with its EcoFarmer network. Cassava Smartech Zimbabwe CEO Eddie Chibi said the platform…
In the quest to continue to offer technologies that bring positive change in people’s lives, Ecocash Holdings has launched the Ecocash Junior Wallet to ensure a financially inclusive future for Zimbabwe. Speaking during the launch in Harare today, Mr. Munyaradzi Nhamo, the Ecocash Holdings Chief Operating Officer, said Junior Wallet is a continuation of the…
The Zimbabwe Tourism Authority continued on its drive to strengthen its tourism promotion in the African continent through the signing of the Memorandum of Understanding with the Eswatini Tourism Authority at the ongoing Africa Travel Indaba in Durban, South Africa. The MOU is intended to establish a legal framework for the advancement of institutional and…
By Tinashe Eric Muzamhindo Business mogul Kudakwashe Tagwirei remains a champion of black empowerment. I am an ardent follower Tagwirei’s business ventures and empowerment initiatives. His Command Agriculture scheme has benefited at least 78 000 medium to large–scale farmers who have benefited under the programme while more than 1.8 million households continue to benefit from…
As South African President, H.E Cyril RAMAPHOSA assumes the position of Chairperson of the African Union (AU), the Pan-African Parliament (PAP) has extended hearty congratulations. South Africa has been hosting PAP; the Union’s Legislative Organ since 2006. PAP President, the Rt. Hon. Roger Nkodo DANG says this development comes at an opportune time for our Union. He says the…
Renowned philanthropist, and avid student of environmental issues focusing on climate change resilience, Nehemiah Chipato is set to launch a second publication on the green economy ahead of COP28 to be held in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Chipato, who is the founder of African Renaissance Sustainable Development has organised annual climate change events around the…
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…
The calls to invest in infrastructure like the building of new and expansion of existing hotels seem to hold water as most accommodation facilities in the Victoria Falls are currently fully booked. The Elephant Hills Resort with its extensive conference facilities is currently hosting the Africa Banking Forum and added to that, the other hotels…
The meeting of the group’s leaders took place at the UNICEF headquarters in New York on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly “Energy, passion and a lot of young people who care about nutrition” will underpin the Scaling Up Nutrition (SUN) Movement’s newest phase, alongside stronger private sector engagement, members of the Lead Group…
By Byron Mutingwende While many infant and junior schools emphasise on academic education, Good Care Pre-school and David Mascott country School have a different approaching in moulding children. A fortnight ago, the David Mascott Sports and Wellness Tournament opened the eyes of many parents on the importance of preparing children in co-curricular activities…
By Bernard Marr We certainly have a global food challenge that is exacerbated by environmental concerns. But could new technology such as artificial intelligence, machine vision, and 5G networks help us find a solution? Norwegian salmon farming company Cermaq has launched its first-of-its-kind iFarm project. This five-year experiment will run until 2025 with tech partners BioSort and…
By Nevson Mpofu. The Southern Africa Parliamentary Support Trust (SAPST), Parliament of Zimbabwe and Katswe Sisterhood came to the Legal rescue of five girls who had previously been sexually , physically, emotionally abused and exposed to child labour while below the age of 18 years. The five girls Loveness Mudzuru, Ruvimbo Tsopodzi, Gladys Chihozhwa,…
Problem Masau Local councils are failing to collect refuse from companies and residential areas through out the country. Roadsides and streets have been turned into dumping sites and other people have resorted to burning or burying the litter. Residents in Highfield suburb said they have resorted to making composite with the litter, but the problem…
“Whenever there are clashes here, they come and they rape women. Pregnant women, and also children and old women.” In Salamabila, Maniema Province, eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, civilians, and particularly women, are among the many victims of armed conflict that have intensified in the region since the beginning of the year. The need for…
By Staff Reporter Following the immediate shutting down of borders by the Zimbabwean government for 30 days as Covid-19 cases surge, the South African National Defence Force (SANDF) will be deploying helicopters to hover above the Limpopo River to curb corrupt and illegal activities that are taking place at the scene. This is according to…
By Joyce Mukucha The head of the World Meteorological Organisation (WMO) together with nine other international organisations have urged nations to urgently step up and take action to address the water-related consequences of climate change. The message was communicated in a correspondence which was issued last week and directed to world leaders ahead of the…
By Patricia Mashiri The music industry is a life journey which needs perseverance, commitment and talent. For Dereck Mpofu, the musical journey started at the age of six when he realised his talent and remained focused on nurturing it. Dereck was born in the late 80’s in Mutare. He attended his primary education at Baring…
As the world came together to observe World Press Freedom Day, the African Parliamentary Press Network (APPN) called for a more collaborative relationship between Parliament and the media to further entrench democracy on the continent. The observance of World Press Freedom Day reminds governments and for that matter Parliaments, of the need to respect their…
Zimbabwe Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF Zimbabwe) yesterday commemorated the National Youth Day on which they said they were proud to remember the legacy of former President of Zimbabwe Robert Gabriel Mugabe on the pan African ideas he espoused and promoted. “We are also enthusiastic to celebrate his legacy of land redistribution – taking back the…
By Elmond Bandauko Between 29 June and 02 July 2018, I had the opportunity to attend the annual Congress of the Humanities and Social Sciences, the convergence of over 70 scholarly associations, each holding their annual conference under one umbrella. Congress 2018 was held at the University of Regina in Saskatchewan, one of Canada’s ten…
The Sables are enjoying their unbeaten run after recording victories against all three opponents Kenya, Uganda and Zambia Zimbabwe Sables will be hosting Uganda’s Cranes in their return leg of the Victoria Cup at the Machinery Exchange Stadium, Harare Sports Club on Saturday the 24th of August. The Sables are enjoying their unbeaten run after…
Mr. Li Yong, the Director-General of the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) has emphasised the need for paying due attention to building resilience in increasing Africa’s industrialisation. He made the remarks during the High-Level Session, Africa Industrialization Day on “Inclusive and Sustainable Industrial Development in the AfCFTA era” on 20 November 2020. “This year’s…
There is a need to develop the capacity to innovate, recognize, and create opportunities by encouraging African universities to transition from the first and second university missions of teaching and doing basic/fundamental research to the third mission of contributing to economic development by applying research findings in business practices in pursuit of creating employment opportunities…
Mark Lowcock Larger economies have been flexible and creative coping with Covid’s impact – the same mindset needs to be applied to helping poorer countries. The International Monetary Fund (IMF) predicts Africa will suffer its worst recession since the 1970s. For the first time since the 1990s, extreme poverty will increase. The annual death toll…
By Habakkuk Trust Community members in various parts of rural Matabeleland have called on the government to ensure that subsidized mealie meal reaches their communities as they face food insecurity and are in dire need of affordable commodities. Access to subsidized mealie meal has been a source of conflict in most urban areas as citizens…
A record number of students graduated as chartered secretaries on Saturday (June 8) at an historic graduation ceremony at which the first students from a joint Great Zimbabwe University and Institute of Chartered Secretaries in Zimbabwe programme graduated alongside other ICSAZ students. There were 293 graduates who completed their final ICSAZ examinations last year, three…
Delegates from SADC region member states gathered at Elangeni Hotel, Durban (South Africa) for the official opening of the 15th Annual Conference of Southern African Development Community Organisation of Public Accounts Committees (SADCOPAC). Over the next three days, delegates will deliberate on ways to tighten oversight for advanced ethical public financial management, governance, and accountability…
By Byron Mutingwende Victims of trafficking often fall prey to false promises of better opportunities; a discussion at the United States Embassy ‘s Public Affairs Section in Harare revealed Tuesday. Speaking at a “Food for Thought” discussion forum organised by the US Embassy, the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), the…
Who is Prophet Isaac Makomichi? His alias is Famous Isaac, a freestyle hip-hop artist, a pastor, and a business mogul. The man is the 2017 Masvingo Music Awards honorary charity award winner through paying school fees for children who lost their parents due to HIV and Aids. He is the CEO of Extra Lavishers Web…
By Joyce Mukucha People with Disabilities (PWDs) are significantly excluded from key sectors, services, and processes of society, a new Zimbabwe Disability Inclusion Survey Report by the Zimbabwe Council of Churches (ZCC) has revealed. According to ZCC, the research report on disability is a culmination of its general assembly resolution to inform their public engagement…
By Transparency International This week marks one year since the tragic explosion at the Beirut port, which killed 217, injured 7,000, and left more than 300,000 people houseless. It soon became clear that Lebanese authorities had been aware of the danger posed by the explosive chemicals stockpiled in the harbour. The public could not help…
By Byron Mutingwende It is often said mining companies do more harm to the communities they operate in than any good but this is not the case for Murowa Diamond which operates in Zvishavane in the Midlands Province. Located in the Mazvihwa area, some 70km from the mining town of Zvishavane, Murowa Diamond…
There will be entertainment galore from 11th to 17th of October 2021 with the following being headline acts: The Good Son Pankhudi fires the woman from her job. Later, the woman comes back to Sanjeevni Sadan and applies ‘haldi’ on Pankhudi during her ‘haldi ceremony’. Vedant gets worried when he sees the woman unconscious in…
The European Union has granted another EUR 6.5 million (USD 7.33 million) to step up the COVID-19 response in Zimbabwe. The funds are a top-up for the EU’s existing support to the multi-donor Health Development Fund (HDF). The additional support will contribute to the supply of essentials commodities (PPE, diagnostic tests among others). Additionally, training…
