WhatsApp is extremely popular in messaging app used in Africa and it is not surprise that we shall see several 3rd party services crop out around it. MTN has launched a WhatsApp channel to let its customers buy airtime and data bundles through the messaging app which becomes a world first for the telco industry…
The Zimbabwe Tourism Authority (ZTA) is pleased to announce that preparations for the highly anticipated 16th edition of the Sanganai Hlanganani World Tourism Expo are well underway. A significant number of buyers from prestigious source markets have already confirmed their participation. The Sanganai/Hlanganani World Tourism Expo, renowned as an annual tourism trade fair, is organized…
Zimbabwean financial or business journalists are being invited by Zimnat to compete with other African journalists for an award for the best story published or broadcast last year that captures the growth of the African continent. The African Growth Story Award is one of five award categories in the Sanlam Awards for Excellence in Financial…
By Joyce Mukucha As a way of connecting business with prospective investors and financiers for the country’s economic growth, Zimbabwe International Trade Fair (ZITF) is set to hold the 59th edition of the exhibition. The show that will take place from 24 to 28 April 2018 is meant to enable beneficiation of local resources to…
By Joyce Mukucha The prolonged power outages currently occurring in the country are due to the incessant rains, a government official has said. In an interview with the state media, the Minister of Energy and Power Development, Honourable Soda Zhemu said currently the country was producing adequate power and blamed the prevailing rainy season for…
This Sunday 15 August marks National Relaxation Day, a day set to remind us to take time to relax and wind down from the hectic pace of everyday life. Liz Dziva, Publicity and Public Relations Manager of MultiChoice said there was no better way to take your mind off all the stresses and daily…
Mobile network operators became the latest sector to increase prices for their products with an upward adjustment of tariffs for broadband services following the floating of the country’s local currency against the United States dollar. Zimbabwe liberalised its exchange rate on February 22 when it introduced an interbank market for foreign currency trading. The new…
Musicians and performing artists the world over are creatives and when they sing, dance or paint a picture they want to convey a message and there is a lot to learn from their creations. And one such artist who took is time to unpack the messages in his insignia and logo is Manluckerz Chikutu Makandire….
By Joyce Mukucha Developing a robust industrial and commercial sector is vital for import substitution and crucial following Zimbabwe’s ratification of the Africa Continental Free Trade Area (AFCFTA) in 2019, a government official has said. Officially opening the Buy Zimbabwe-Buy Local Summit in Harare yesterday, Vice President who is also the Minister of Health and…
Professor Mthuli Ncube, the Minister of Finance and Economic Development has praised the signing of the Global Compensation Deed on 29 July 2020 as a major milestone in the restoration of trust and cooperation between the former farm owners and the Government of Zimbabwe. Below, Spiked Online Media reproduces a joint statement by Professor Ncube…
Writes Charles Dhewa The advent of digital solutions has brought confusion to the meaning of the word data. This continues to undermine indigenous knowledge systems and African intellectual heritage in several ways. Academics and researchers have always viewed data as a subset of information that can be collected and processed into diverse knowledge products such as…
As COVID-19 continues its toll on Zimbabwe, Cangrow Trading Company, the manufacturers of Raha Cooking Oil teamed up with Norton legislator Temba Mliswa and donated towards essentials necessary to end the pandemic. Mr. Ankit Jain, the Raha Managing Director, in consultation with Hon. Mliswa used the occasion of Zimbabwe’s 40th independence anniversary to reach out…
Collective bargaining can advance equality and foster inclusion says a new ILO report, the first of a series of flagship reports on Social Dialogue. The higher the coverage of employees by collective agreements, the lower the wage differences are, says the report entitled Social Dialogue Report 2022: Collective bargaining for an inclusive, sustainable and resilient recovery ,…
The Southern African Development Community (SADC) Secretariat, through its Deputy Executive Secretary for Regional Integration Ms. Angele Makombo N’tumba, launched the highly anticipated SADC/FAO Report “The Contribution of the Small-Scale Fisheries to Healthy Food Systems and Sustainable Livelihoods in SADC”. The launch event took place on 5th June 2024, in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, during…
By Habakkuk Trust The prevailing harsh economic conditions coupled with the devastating impacts of climate change have plunged communities into the doldrums of vulnerability. Growing food insecurity is the norm in most rural areas as the Government’s Food Insecurity Mitigation Program seems to fail to cope with increasing vulnerability in rural households. The situation which…
A significant proportion of African smallholder farmers no longer waste their energy and resources producing commodities that do not have a market. Buyers who suddenly start looking for tons of sesame, peacocks and other commodities that do not have a ready market are blind to the fact that farmers have learned the hard way to…
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,…
Facebook plans to integrate its messaging services on Instagram, WhatsApp and Facebook Messenger. While all three will remain stand-alone apps, at a much deeper level they will be linked so messages can travel between the different services. Facebook commented that it was at the start of a “long process”. The plan is believed to be…
The Zimbabwe Environmental Law Association (ZELA) is concerned that a group of men who identified themselves as members of the security forces intimidated and threatened the Chairperson of the ARDA Transau Relocation Development Trust, Mr. Donald Masvaure, at his place of residence with unspecified action should he continue to mobilise the community to seek legal redress…
The Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators in Zimbabwe has launched a public sector accounting qualification that is designed to strengthen the capacity of public sector accounting professionals in Zimbabwe. The qualification is open to senior executives in the public sector with appropriate working experience in institutions that include state-owned enterprises, parastatals, schools, universities and…
In this era of unprecedented mobility, there is a need to facilitate orderly, safe, regular and responsible migration and mobility, the International Organisation for Migration (IOM) has said. In a speech read on his behalf at the Migration Governance Indicators (MGI) Inter-ministerial Consultation at the Holiday Inn Hotel on 8 October 2020 by the progamme…
Campaign targets nearly 500,000 people in Chimanimani and Chipinge An oral cholera vaccine (OCV) campaign targeting some 487,825 people began Tuesday in Zimbabwe in the two districts most affected by Cyclone Idai. During the campaign all residents of Chimanimani and Chipinge districts aged 12 months and older will receive the vaccine to protect them against cholera….
By Knowledge Kutadzaushe RUSAPE – The transition from level 4 lockdown to 2 by the government of Zimbabwe on Tuesday was well embraced by the vendors The vendors in Rusape bounced back into business since the Government has announced the flexibility of working hours and city travels last week on Tuesday night. Rusape vendors are…
It may have been Zimbabwe’s maiden participation at the Turkey Travel Fair but that did not limit the nations dazzle. The display was captivating, drawing massive interest from exhibitors, tour agencies, and buyers participating at the 12th edition of the Travel Turkey Fair running from 6 to 8 December. The fair is rated among the…
The Centre for Coordination of Agricultural Research and Development for Southern Africa (CCARDESA) is coordinating research and development programs for the region by embracing knowledge manansagement practices in pursuit of agricultural resilience and food security. This emerged at the CCARDESA’s Ukama Ustawi Learning Alliance Policy Dialogue Knowledge Management and Agricultural Policy meeting underway in Johannesburg,…
The Zimbabwe Election Support Network (ZESN) reiterates its position that there is a need for the Zimbabwe Electoral Commission (ZEC) to widely engage with electoral stakeholders on electoral issues. The call comes against the backdrop of the recent gazette of 15 vacancies that arose in the National Assembly and the Senate. The Network notes that…
LONGYEARBYEN, SVALBARD — October 23, 2024 — The Svalbard Global Seed Vault received yesterday a deposit of more than 30,000 new seed samples from 23 depositors across 21 countries, including seven international genebanks. This marks the largest number of depositors since the Seed Vault received samples from a record-breaking 35 genebanks in 2020, underscoring the…
The European Union Election Observation Mission (EU EOM) to the Republic of Zimbabwe presented yesterday its Final Report on the 30 July 2018 harmonised elections at a press conference in Harare. The report was presented on behalf of Chief Observer Elmar Brok, Member of the European Parliament, to the Zimbabwe Electoral Commission (ZEC), the government,…
African Union Commissioner of Agriculture, Rural Development, Blue Economy and Sustainable Environment, AmbassadorJosefa Correia Sacko, assured in Tangier (Morocco), that the health of the oceans is fundamental for global climate stability, biodiversity conservation, food security and the future of human beings. The African diplomat, who was speaking at the African consultation event in preparation…
Writes Jacob Ngwenya People living with noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) have commended the Government of Zimbabwe through the Ministry of Health and Child Care for initiating the process of establishing the National Health Insurance which comes on the backdrop of the country committing to the United Nations General Assembly Political Declaration on Universal Health Coverage in…
Mr. Edward Kallon, the United Nations (UN) Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator for Zimbabwe received the prestigious award from the Diplomat Magazine in appreciation of his immense contribution to development and diplomacy. Since the presentation of his credentials in March this year, Mr. Edward Kallon, UN Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator has had a busy nine months….
Many female farmers here are champions of sustainable farming, but their global counterparts have long been feeding the world using these management practices. “From my work as a writer, I’d argue that women farmers were already prioritizing sustainable agriculture practices long before this recent shift towards ‘regenerative agriculture,’” said Trina Moyles, author of Women Who Dig,…
Competition provides cash grants to innovators, increasing use of technology and creating jobs across Africa’s agricultural sector The African Green Revolution Forum (AGRF) and Heifer International on Monday announced the launch of Pitch AgriHack 2021, a competition focused on accelerating entrepreneurial growth and job creation in the agriculture sector by leveraging advanced technologies and youth participation…
Holly Budge, Founder and Chairman of UK Charity, How Many Elephants, recently won a Gold Stevie® Award for ‘Woman of the Year in Non-Profit’ in the 20th Stevie® Awards for Women in Business, held in New York City. The Stevie® Awards have been hailed as the world’s premier business awards. President, Maggie Miller, says, “In…
Writes Linda Masarira Zimbabwean women face numerous challenges that hinder their participation in politics and activism. These obstacles are deeply rooted in cultural, religious, and traditional beliefs that perpetuate gender inequality. One major issue is the expectation that women should prioritize caregiving, household chores, and family duties over political engagement. This limits their time, energy,…
By Kumbirai Mafunda HIGH Court Judge Justice Esther Muremba on Wednesday 7 October 2020 ordered the release from prison of Harare West constituency legislator Hon. Joanah Mamombe, where she had been incarcerated for close to two weeks on the orders of Harare Magistrate Bianca Makwande. Magistrate Makwande on Thursday 24 September 2020 ordered Hon. Mamombe…
By Elvis Dumba Banket – President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s engagement and re-engagement efforts are bearing fruits with more countries lining up to invest in the country, including former hostile countries such as the United Kingdom (UK). This was revealed by ZANU PF Spokesperson and Politburo member Christopher Mutsvangwa during a ZANU PF Inter-district meeting for Zvimba…
Young parliamentarians have been challenged to take the lead in the formulation of policies and strategies that enhance the full participation of the African youth in political and decision-making processes. The call was made yesterday at the official opening of the Pan-African Parliament (PAP) Youth Dialogue, hosted by the Parliament of the Kingdom of Morocco,…
Today senior representatives from Government and the United Nations together with development partners, donors, civil society, and NGOs validated development results achieved in 2021 under the 2016-2021 Zimbabwe UN Development Assistance Framework (ZUNDAF) and agreed on priorities for 2022 and beyond under the new five year, 2022-2026 Zimbabwe UN Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework (ZUNSDCF). …
The United Nations humanitarian chief Mark Lowcock will visit Zimbabwe from 27 February – 1 March to see the current humanitarian situation in the country. This visit will mark Mr. Lowcock’s first visit to Southern Africa as Emergency Relief Coordinator and Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs. During his visit, Mr. Lowcock will meet with senior…
On December 3rd, 2022 in Agadir, the 6th edition of the African Forum of Territorial Managers and Training Institutes targeting Local Governments (FAMI6_2022) came to an end. Download document: https://bit.ly/3HbJidl The Forum was held over 6 days, from November 28th to December 03rd, 2022 at the Training Center of the Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy of the Ibn…
Dr. Jenfan Muswere, the Minister of Information Communication Technology (ICT), Postal and Courier Services, during a Ministerial Alliance for Digital Nations meeting for the Commonwealth Telecommunications Organizations, gave an overview of strides being made by Zimbabwe in its quest to enhance the digital economy. Below, Spiked Online Media shares a synopsis of the current status…
By Dumisani Nkomo (CEO, Habakkuk Trust) Some residents from high lying areas in Pumula South in Bulawayo have gone for at least two weeks without tap water supplies forcing them to spend nights in water bowser queues. The crisis comes at a time when the nation is grappling with the socio-economic impacts of the lockdown,…
Byron Mutingwende Harare City Council should direct energy on improving service delivery and address the major drivers of typhoid, the Combined Harare Residents Association (CHRA) has said. Despite the call to such action, CHRA has noted efforts by the Harare City Council to contain the typhoid outbreak, which has resulted in two deaths…
By Tatenda Mujeyi The Zimbabwe Tourism Authority (ZTA) has engaged German tourist destination marketers, Pan Natura, in a bid to enhance promotion of Zimbabwe as a favourable tourist destination. The 10-member delegation visited Mana pools among other Zimbabwean destinations and left Zimbabwe today for German were they said they will market Zimbabwe to potential German…
