H.E. Amira Elfadil Mohammed, Commissioner for Social Affairs, African Union Commission; H.E. Dr Amani Abou-Zeid, Commissioner for Infrastructure and Energy; and Dr. John Nkengasong, Director of the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) launched the “Africa Against COVID-19: Saving Lives, Economies and Livelihoods” campaign during the Africa CDC weekly press briefing on…
The Government of Japan has committed US$ 462,962 to strengthen Sexual Reproductive Health (SRH) and Gender-Based Violence (GBV) mitigation and response for vulnerable women and girls in the districts of Mbire and Shamva in Mashonaland Central Province, in a partnership with the United Nations Population Fund, the United Nations Sexual and Reproductive Health agency. Zimbabwe…
The National Association of Freelance Journalists (NAFJ) today joined the rest of the world in commemorating World Press Freedom Day (WPFD) and condemned acts meant to stifle the free flow of information. This year’s theme is “Journalism under digital siege.” NAFJ said the event, which is marked yearly on May 3, presents an opportunity for…
Motorists driving towards Harare’s city centre along Borrowdale Road are likely to be surprised to see just before the racecourse what appears to be boulders falling from a container on a billboard and a car beneath the billboard that appears to have collided with them. This is Zimant’s latest innovative billboard advert intended to illustrate…
By Tatenda Mujeyi Pastime Trust is actively engaging the arts industry whilst working towards art’s development of the sector. Founded 17 years ago by popular Zimbabwean actor, Jason Mphepo, the trust has grown to offer art solutions for the greater Zimbabwean Arts enthusiasts. “Patsime Trust was founded 17 years ago by popular TV personality in…
The Anti-Domestic Violence Council (AVC) has joined hands with the Government of Zimbabwe in the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic and said the lockdown pronounced by President E.D Mnangagwa is necessary to win the battle against this pandemic. “The Anti-Domestic Violence Council would like to take this opportunity to encourage families to utilise this lockdown…
International and Pan-African organisations agree to collaborate on initiatives following successful ABEF2019 The prospect of a fully sustainable Blue Economy for Africa gathered significant momentum following the second Africa Blue Economy Forum (ABEF2019) (www.ABEF2019.com) held in Tunis on 25-26 June. Fishing, aquaculture, shipping, ports, energy and finance industries all came under the spotlight at ABEF2019,…
by KOREY MATTHEWS The challenges of mis- and disinformation in the media have emerged as primary concerns for readers and journalists alike in today’s world, but they’re still widely misunderstood by many people around the world. Organizations and fellowships have emerged in an effort to help media professionals of all levels better understand the phenomenon,…
The Econet Group has imported 100 000 COVID-19 test kits for use in testing critical target groups such as essential services staff and the elderly and vulnerable, as Zimbabwe enters its seventh week under a national lockdown imposed by the government in efforts to curb the spread of the deadly Coronavirus. Announcing the development, the…
By Elvis Dumba Banket – ZANU (PF) Central Committee Member and Zvimba North Constituency legislator, Hon Marian Chombo has said corruption does not have a place anywhere in the party. Addressing ZANU (PF) branch leaders in Banket, she said the corruption fight starts with party leaders at every level. “Let’s join hands and fight corruption, and…
Writes Marlvin Ngiza The People’s Republic of China through the Chinese Embassy has joined forces with a Chitungwiza-based young people’s movement, Teen Rescue Mission (TRM), in expediting economic empowerment initiatives in the area through the donations of chickens for young people to commence poultry projects. The gesture has been welcomed by the residents of Chitungwiza…
Gideon Madzikatidze and Byron Mutingwende Churches should be non partisan and project themselves as custodians of peace, unity and development ahead of the the 2018 general elections, Vincent Goredema, the Overseer of the United Apostolic Faith Church of God has said. He made the remarks during the absorption and confirmation of 75 women into the…
A consultative meeting of the Pan-African Parliament (PAP) East African Regional Caucus will be held in Nairobi, Kenya, under the theme: Building regional consensus on AU legal instruments and promoting the ratification of the protocol to the constitutive act of the Pan-African parliament: engaging civil society organizations in the promotion of AU legal instruments, from 18 to…
Junior Parliamentarians today proposed a raft of innovative measures to enhance the contribution of tourism to the economy as the sector is emerging from the devastating effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. They made the contributions today during the commemoration of World Tourism Month celebrations at the inaugural Debate Session by Junior Parliamentarians organised by the…
By Byron Mutingwende and Patricia Mashiri Zimbabwe is moving towards embracing a green economy through harnessing of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs0 for resource efficient and low carbon development. Speaking at the Business Council for Sustainable Development in Zimbabwe (BCSDZ) annual conference at Cresta Lodge in Harare, Cecilia Ndwabe, the manager is in…
Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation After the untimely death of her daughter in March, 75–year–old Mbuya (Grandma) Konde had no choice but to become the primary caregiver to her late daughter’s children: a 9-year-old boy and two girls, ages 4 and 1. It had been a long time since she had paid attention to childhood growth milestones, but even so, Konde could see that her youngest granddaughter, Felistas, was not developing and thriving as she should. At 1 year old, Felistas still could not walk. She had no energy…
The ‘Chaka-Chaya neEcoCash’ promotion is back, offering much bigger prizes and affording much more people the chance to win thousands of prizes, the company has said. “There are over one million dollars’ worth of prizes to be won and more than 150 000 individual customers are guaranteed to win, “ said Econet’s Cassava Zimbabwe…
In recognition of the role of the Pan-African Parliament (PAP) as an indispensable institution in strengthening Africa’s democratic institutions, democratic culture, good governance, transparency and the rule of law, the President of the Parliament, H. E. Senator Chief Fortune Charumbira has been invited to participate in the African Union (AU) Pre-election Assessment and Special Political Mission to the Federal Republic…
By Bernard Marr Toyota, the world’s largest automaker, is building the world’s first “smart city” in Japan. Woven City, located near the base of Mt. Fuji, will be a 175-acre, fully autonomous community designed to test new technologies like automated driving, robotics, and artificial intelligence (AI) in a real-world environment. The prototype “city of the future” will…
Writes Elvis Dumba Chinhoyi – A Canadian firm, Xplorerlink International Investment has said Zimbabwe still has a huge untapped potential in the mining sector that could see the country becoming a powerhouse in gold, copper, chrome, and in producing other minerals. The sentiments were made by Teres Keragbrzyg, Chairman of a Canadian-based international firm, Xplorelink…
Zimbabwe will host Pakistan in April-May for two Test matches and three Twenty20 International (T20I) games. All the matches will be played at Harare Sports Club, with no spectators allowed in the stadium. The tour will begin with the T20I series scheduled for 21, 23, and 25 April – the matches are set…
The Orphans Guardian Angel (OGA), a philanthropic organisation founded and led by Miss Mollin Munyaradzi Ziwira, a nurse based in the United States of America is an inspiration and fountain of hope to the needy in Zimbabwe. The organisation was formed in 2010 and Miss Ziwira said she was inspired by the need to help…
Writes Lovemore Chazingwa Thousands of protestors and hordes of organizations throughout South Africa continue to voice their concerns over the war in Gaza, demanding the immediate expulsion of Ambassador Eliav Belotserkovsky from their land. In a media statement, MP Nkosi Mandela applauded organizations that supported the vote to expel the apartheid Israeli ambassador, Belotserkovsky. He…
The United States Embassy culminated their Women’s History Month celebration on March 28, 2019 by honouring women who fought against injustice, discrimination and partiality during the Civil Rights Movement in the United States. The screening of the film, The Secret Lives of Bees, a film based on Sue Monk Kidd’s novel, headlined the event in…
Spiked Online Media Reporter The fact that access to information remains a fundamental right to people with disabilities comes to the fore as Zimbabwe joins the rest of the world in commemorating the International Day of Sign Languages which runs under the theme ‘We sign for human rights. The International Day of Sign Language was…
Picture this—your child comes running up to you, their eyes shining with excitement, clutching a dollar bill. That’s the perfect moment to start shaping their financial destiny. Teaching kids about money from an early age may set them up for a lifetime of financial success. And let me tell you, it’s never too early to…
The trial of Postal and Telecommunications Regulatory Authority, POTRAZ Director-General Gift Machengete who is being charged of criminal abuse of office failed to kick start yesterday as his lawyer Selby Hwacha told the court his client was attending a business conference in Victoria Falls. George Manokore representing the state consented to a postponement to the…
President Emmerson Mnangagwa has called on Africans to focus their attention and responsibility towards shaping pathways and solutions to the challenges that confront the continent by building resilient agricultural food systems. He made the remarks while opening the Plenary Session of the African Green Revolution Forum titled “Accelerating Food Systems in a time of Crisis”…
Zimnat is to hold a charity half-marathon on November 10 to raise money to assist a 30-year-old Bulawayo man, Cebisani Ndlovu, who needs spinal cord surgery. Mr Ndlovu, who holds a Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com.) Honours degree in Risk Management and Insurance, is finding it increasingly difficult to walk, even with the aid of…
By Bernard Chiketo MUTARE – A leading peace-building organisation has said non-physical forms of violence remain on the blind side of current efforts to end gender-based violence (GBV) in Zimbabwe. Speaking after a 16-kilometre walk organised by Mutare City Council in partnership with Peace-building and Capacity Development Foundation (Pacdef) to symbolise 16-days of activism, Pacdef…
The Zimbabwe National Liberation War Veterans Association (ZNLWVA) 01/90 National Chairman, Cde Elias Moffat Marashwa has launched an Urgent Chamber Application barring the holding of structural elections jointly announced by Hon. Minister Cde Monica Mavhunga, Hon. Minister July Moyo and ZANU PF Secretary for War Veterans League, Cde Douglas Kufakunesu Mahiya planned for 12 June…
The Judicial Service Commission (JSC) has announced that the President of the Republic of Zimbabwe, His Excellency Dr Emmerson D. Mnangagwa has appointed Honourable Justice Garainesu Mawadze as the first Deputy Judge President of the High Court of Zimbabwe. The following have also been appointed as judges of the High Court of Zimbabwe in terms…
The Zimbabwe Tourism Authority (ZTA) has commended the Ministries of Health and Child Care; Local Government; Finance and Economic Development; Environment, Climate, Tourism and Hospitality Industry; the Tourism Business Council of Zimbabwe as well as Government at large for their efforts and commitment towards the recovery of the Tourism Industry. The authority reminded operators in…
President Mustafa Akıncı and Prime Minister Tufan Erhürman of the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC) held a one-hour meeting yesterday within the framework of their regular weekly meeting. In his statement following the meeting, Erhürman pointed out that Anastasiades is expected to define his statements so far at the meeting on the 26th of…
The outgoing United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Zimbabwe Resident Representative Ms Mia Seppo yesterday bade farewell to the Minister of Environment, Climate, Tourism and Hospitality Industry Hon Nqobizitha Mangaliso Ndhlovu in Harare. The Minister appreciated the support that the UNDP Zimbabwe country office gave during the time of Ms Mia Seppo on various national development…
(Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe) April 2024 – Family-owned and independently run, Matetsi Victoria Falls is a beautifully designed, award-winning, luxury safari lodge situated on the banks of the Zambezi River, within its own 136,000-acre pristine wilderness – Matetsi Private Game Reserve – offering a truly unique experience, that can be enjoyed by guests from around the…
By Bertalan Meskó, MD, PhD Digital Health makes Healthcare Globalised Consider Atlas Biomed, the company behind the at-home microbiome test: it is based in the U.K. Some 1,900 kilometers away in Italy, Dante Labs offers direct-to-consumer whole genome sequencing kits. On the other side of the Atlantic Ocean, in the U. S., is Fitbit, which ships its fitness…
Zimbabwe yesterday launched the Tick and Tick-borne Disease Control Strategy (2022-2030) in order to fight against a myriad of livestock diseases that pose a threat to the livestock industry. Speaking during the launch, the Guest of Honour who is the Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Lands, Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Rural Resettlement, Dr. John…
By Anyway Yotamu The judiciary will this year introduce live streaming of cases to attract public and national interest as well as the integrated electronic management system, Chief Justice Luke Malaba said on Monday 13th of January 2020. In his keynote address to mark the first term of the beginning of the 2020 Legal Year…
Ruling party National Secretary For Youth Affairs, Honourable Tinoda Machakaire has called upon ZANU PF members to unite ahead of upcoming elections. Speaking during the Youth interdistrict meeting in Zvimba South, Machakaire who was accompanied by his Deputy John Paradza, encouraged members to refrain from hating each other post the primary elections and work together…
Writes Marlvin Ngiza The Zimbabwe Council of Churches (ZCC) has appealed to all political players to be guided by the philosophy of peace, unity, and development of the nation on the eve of the 23 August polls. In a statement released to mark the Heroes Day and Defence Forces Day commemorations, the consortium undermined violence…
Miriam Zvomuya Following the recent declaration by the government where cholera was declared state of emergency, the Zimbabwe Youth Council (ZYC) will conduct a clean-up campaign on Friday the 28th of September, under the theme, “safe space for youth” in the organisation’s quest to thwart the water-borne disease. Speaking at a stakeholders meeting yesterday, the…
The Southern African Development Community (SADC) will on 20 May 2024 hold a virtual Extraordinary Summit of Heads of State and Government to discuss the humanitarian situation in the region, following the ongoing El Niño induced drought that has negatively impacted the lives and livelihoods of an estimated 58 million people. The Extraordinary Summit will…
By Joseph Waring Huawei signed a global cross-licensing agreement with Oppo, its largest licensee in China in terms of the number of patents held and total devices sold. During an online briefing, Alan Fan, head of IP at Huawei, said the agreement covers standard essential patents, with a focus on 5G. Fan explained he couldn’t…
During the year 2019, DStv were spoilt with entertainment galore. There was no way one could get around to watching everything! As the leading content provider in the continent, DStv brings first-class programmes for enjoyment. So, it has rounded up some of its top award-winning or award-nominated shows of 2019 that it thinks should absolutely…
