The Kingdom of Morocco has been officially chosen as the host of the 24th Session of the World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO), to be held in 2021. At the conclusion of the 23rd General Assembly in St Petersburg, Member States of the United Nations specialised agency for tourism, were asked to choose between Morocco, Kenya and…
Advocate Martin Dinha, the Chairperson of the National Railways of Zimbabwe (NRZ) has said the company has received the submissions for funding made towards the US$400 million recapitalisation project by the Diaspora Infrastructure Development Group (DIDG)/Transnet Consortium. The Chairman said the NRZ now awaits guidance from Treasury on the availability of the said funding,…
By Charles Dhewa African countries have been taking advice from foreign technical experts for generations. If technical expertise was a solution, the majority of countries and poor communities would have moved out of poverty by now. The fact that poverty levels have remained the same and in some cases worsened indicates a need for developing…
By Kumbirai Mafunda The High Court will today Monday 16 September 2019 hear an urgent chamber application filed by the family of a missing medical doctor seeking an order compelling Zimbabwean authorities to account for the whereabouts of Dr Peter Magombeyi, after he was abducted by some unknown assailants on Saturday 14 September 2019. Elizabeth…
By Abigail Mzimbawakhe (Midlands Correspondent) Wards in Shurugwi are facing a critical shortage of water as they are sharing water from the few boreholes with livestock. Farmers in most wards in Shurugwi are resorting to giving their domestic animals water from the borehole which is affecting most of the boreholes in those areas. Most of…
Last week, we saw our SA Idols Top 17 contenders whittled down to 10 would-be Idols. The stage has now officially been set for a really tight competition, starting this week, under the theme Inspirational hits – those songs that make you want to stand up and take a stand. The theme comes a very delicate time…
By Abigail Mzimbawakhe (Midlands Correspondent) Gardening schemes that have been assisting Shurugwi residents with food and vegetables have been affected by drought. A group of 29 villagers established a garden project called “Tirivamwe” to avoid serious food shortages in their area. The gardening project, established to cater for orphans, vulnerable people and local widows most…
Today, the Zimbabwe Election Support Network (ZESN) joins Zimbabwe and the World at large in commemorating the International Day of Democracy on this 15th day of September 2019 running under the theme, “Participation.” This day comes amid continued calls by civil society and institutions supporting democracy for multi-stakeholder efforts towards the promotion of inclusion, equal treatment,…
Innovative thinking about Africa’s conventional employment issues is what marks the African Development Bank’s (www.AfDB.org) new policy research document “Creating Decent Jobs: Strategies, Policies, and Instruments,” participants heard at the report launch, held 12 September 2019. The report elicited strong presentations and a lively debate during the event which took place in the Babacar N’Diaye…
By Byron Mutingwende The Sanganai Hlanganani World Tourism Expo has gone a gear up by including medicinal tourism among the exhibitors. Spiked Online Media while touring stands at the on-going showcase caught up with Musimboti Health Centre whose owner said medical tourism has low-hanging fruits to support the wellbeing of the citizenry in pursuit…
Mr Givemore Chidzidzi, the Zimbabwe Tourism Authority (ZTA) Acting Chief Executive better known in the sector as “Mr. Tourism” has urged women to work towards strengthening and growing their entrepreneurial expertise in the tourism sector. He made the remarks during the Sanganai Hlanganani Capacity Building Workshop For “Women Entrepreneurs in Tourism” held on 14 September…
Holly Budge has been in Zimbabwe for the past two weeks where she has immersed herself on the frontline with Akashinga, a fully armed, all-female, anti-poaching team who operate in the Zambezi Valley. Budge is no stranger to the front line having spent several weeks last year with The Black Mambas in South Africa, who…
Bulawayo, the host city for Sanganai/Hlanganani World Tourism Expo today scored a double including overall award at a glittering awards ceremony. Affectionately known as the City of Kings and Queens, the city was voted Best Zimbabwe Stand and also Best Overall Stand marking the 2019 edition a memorable one. Ethiopian Airlines also scooped the top…
Tariro Makanga and Lilian Choruwa, who won from Zimnat an all-expenses paid trip to the Sanlam Cape Town Marathon, are expected to arrive in Cape Town tomorrow (Saturday) to participate in the 10km run on Sunday. The two young women, who have been nicknamed maZimnat by their gym colleagues, have been training for the…
By Eric Schroeder HARARE, ZIMBABWE — A day after the state-run Grain Millers Association of Zimbabwe increased the price of wheat Zimbabwean baking companies followed suit, hiking the price of bread by a similar amount, according to Bloomberg. Dennis Wallah, president of the National Bakers Association of Zimbabwe told Bloomberg that the price of a…
Ethiopian Airlines as the official carrier of the 2019 Sangani/Hlangani International Travel and Tourism Expo has brought participants and buyers from various part of the world to Bulawayo. The 12th edition of Sanganai/Hlanganani World Travel and Tourism Expo is taking place in Bulawayo from September 12th – 14th 2019. Ethiopian Airlines has offered discounted rate…
UN Special Rapporteur Clément Nyaletsossi Voule will visit Zimbabwe from 17 to 27 September 2019 to assess the country’s achievements and challenges in relation to the exercise of the rights to freedom of peaceful assembly and of association in the country. This is the first official visit by an independent human rights expert, appointed by…
Introduction (1) On the morning of Friday 6 September 2019,we woke up to the sad news of the death of former President of Zimbabwe, Robert Gabriel Mugabe. We extend our condolences to his immediate and extended family, the government of Zimbabwe and all the bereaved. May his soul rest in eternal peace. The End Does…
BY Zimbabwe Coalition on Debt and Development “Don’t tell me what you value, show me your budget and I’ll tell you what you value.” Joe Biden Joe Biden’s remarks bears testimony to the importance of budgeting both at local and national level. The national budget is the anchor for any country’s developmental programmes, not only because…
By Byron Mutingwende The National Railways of Zimbabwe (NRZ)’s museum has been hailed as a repository of heritage and national history. Speaking at the Sanganai hlanganani World Tourism Expo Buyers Cocktail held at the Bulawayo Railway Museum, NRZ General Manager, Mr. Lewis Mukwada said his organisation’s partnership with the Zimbabwe Tourism Authority (ZTA)…
By Joyce Mukucha Following Cyclone Idai which struck Zimbabwe in March 2019 causing extensive damage in Manicaland, psychosocial support is being extended to the victims to guarantee individuals and communities heal, adapt, accept and cope with the situation caused by the disaster. In an interview, the Minister of State for Provincial Affairs for Manicaland Honourable…
By Byron Mutingwende The Sanganai Hlanganani Tourism Expo has kicked off on a high note at the famous Zimbabwe International Trade Fair (ZITF) in Bulawayo. Addressing the media at a press briefing at the expo today, Mr. Givemore Chidzidzi, the Zimbabwe Tourism Authority (ZTA)’s Acting Chief Executive said his organisation’s projection and planning…
By Gideon Madzikatidze recently in Chiwere, Marange There was clash last week (Friday) between the Manicaland minister for provincial affairs, Ellen Gwaradzimba and Home Affairs and Cultural Heritage Minister, Cain Mathema over the exhumation of remains of former freedom fighters who were reportedly dumped into mine hollows at the climax of the liberation struggle by…
By Gideon Madzikatidze A High Court judge has dismissed with costs a dispute over land in Harare’s high density suburb of Budiriro 4, which had degenerated into a nasty battle between apostolic sect members and their leader, Madzibaba Enock (Herbert Senda). Herbert Senda, 37, the court said, is the rightful owner of the land. He…
Fire & Ice Everyday @ 18h00 | Zee World Channel 166 Twinkle gives in to Yuvraj’s demands just to save her husbands life and tricks Yuvraj into signing Yuvraj’s release papers. Yuvraj kidnaps Kunj and takes his place as Twinkle’s groom. Anita reveals that the documents Kunj and Twinkle signed were divorce papers. Twinkle decides…
By Abigail Mzimbawakhe (Midlands Correspondent) In a preparatory meeting that was held yesterday at Fairmile Hotel in Gweru, Zimbabwe Human Rights Commission (ZHRC) urged citizens to have national documents so that they cannot be denied their basic human rights. ZHRC will be conducting a National Inquiry next week throughout the Midlands Province trying to identify…
By Abigail Mzimbawakhe (Midlands Correspondent) Gweru City council recently opened a new customer hub which will be a point at which customers will engage with the local authority when they need assistance. Speaking on the official opening of the customer hub Gweru Mayor Josiah Makombe applauded the move by the local authority that showed that…
By Abigail Mzimbawakhe (Midlands Correspondent) Gweru City Council (GCC) yesterday commissioned a new refuse truck in a bid to keep the city clean by using the truck to collect refuse in the surrounding areas. The refuse truck is a 19 cubic metre and it is hoped for going a long way in saving the city…
By Tatenda Mujeyi To facilitate efficient business and cut on bureaucracy, the Office of the President and Cabinet in partnership with The World Bank launched 2020 Ease of Doing Business Reform program in Harare today. The program is part of Government’s broad goals of facilitating the ‘open for business mantra’ and improving the way of…
People who are living with HIV have praised the Community ART Groups strategy which aims to overcome patient barriers to accessing treatment and to decrease healthcare workers’ workload by encouraging members of the same community to take turns to collect refills for all group members from the health facility. Speaking to Spiked Online Media, patients…
By Joyce Mukucha As the year winds down, the Member of the House of Assembly for Norton Constituency Honourable Temba Mliswa expressed his excitement as his constituency substantial developmental initiatives. One of the notable developments in Norton is the resuscitation of Lucas Battery Company which resumed the production after so many years of not operating….
Outgoing Africa Green Revolution Alliance (AGRA) Chairman Strive Masiyiwa says during his tenure as chairman of the institution, he focused on using entrepreneurial tools to lift African agricultural production. Writing in his Facebook blog, Masiyiwa gives 10 examples: #1. We financed 110 seed manufacturing companies in 16 countries. These businesses received an average of $2m…
In light of the continued unilateral decisions (which continue to affect residents) at the Harare City Council, the Combined Harare Residents Association (CHRA) has said it is seriously considering the public litigation route. Recently, on September 9, 2019, council issued, a ‘proposal’ to increase water charges from RTGs0.80 to RTGs7.00 on the justification that…
The Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators in Zimbabwe continues to observe the highest standards of corporate governance and to conduct its examinations in a transparent and professional manner, the Institute’s President, Mrs Letitia Gaga, has said. Commenting on allegations of exam fraud and poor corporate governance at the institute made by a former lecturer…
International tourist arrivals grew 4% from January to June 2019, compared to the same period last year, according to the latest UNWTO World Tourism Barometer published ahead of the 23rd World Tourism Organization General Assembly. Growth was led by the Middle East (+8%) and Asia and the Pacific (+6%). International arrivals in Europe grew 4%,…
By Sue Edmonds What is really under our feet these days? Is there still any life down there? I still remember a field day I was covering some years ago, where the featured expert stood in the field and asked a goodly crowd of farmers what they thought they were standing on. There was…
The Government of Equatorial Guinea, represented by the Ministry of Economy, Finance and Planning (http://bit.ly/2lJ4Mqo), has concluded a successful mission at the 28th World Economic Forum (WEF) on Africa, which was held last week in Cape Town, South Africa. H.E. Minister Cesar Mba Abogo led a team of officials that joined more than 1,500 regional…
Old Mutual, Zimbabwe’s leading insurance provider, has partnered with ACE Air and Ambulance Pvt Ltd to offer an emergency air and road ambulance medical rescue package to its existing and new customers with effect from 1 September 2019. In his opening remarks at the launch, Old Mutual Insurance Company Managing Director, Shepherd Fungura, said that…
Air Zimbabwe has partnered the Zimbabwe Tourism Authority for Sanganai/Hlanganani World Tourism Expo 2019 as the official domestic carrier, an official has said. Head of Corporate Affairs at ZTA Godfrey ‘Chief’ Koti, confirmed yesterday that the national airline is the official carrier for the domestic travel for Sanganai/Hlanganani. “Air Zimbabwe has several flights to the…
By Joyce Mukucha As Zimbabwe re-engages the international community to foster goodwill and understanding in line with the nation’s mantra, ‘Zimbabwe is Open for Business’, the elected 2020 Junior Chamber International (JCI) World Presidential Candidate, Itai Manyere who will represent Africa and the Middle East is expected to use the opportunity to raise Zimbabwe’s profile….
Providence Pangira, who achieved brilliant results at Ordinary and Advanced Level despite his deprived background but lacked the funds to go to university, may be able to fulfil his dreams after all thanks to a scholarship provided by Zimnat. The young man’s plight was highlighted earlier in the year on social media and in a…
By Joyce Mukucha As the Zimbabwean economic situation continues to dwindle with unemployment rate increasing, most women in rural areas are becoming creative and innovative as they thrive to uplift their living standards, feed and support their families. In the 10 provinces of the country, venturing into agricultural activities is one of the captain projects…
Information communication technology (ICT) stakeholders from the Southern African Development Community (SADC) are meeting in the resort town of Victoria Falls to deliberate on the health effects of electromagnetic fields (EMF) to users of telecommunication equipment and come up with measures to ensure a safe environment for telecoms users. Officially opening the meeting in Victoria…
By Arvin Donley The Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) of the United Nations on Sept. 6 released a new Cereal Supply and Demand Brief, raising its July forecast for global cereal output by 22 million tonnes to 2.7 billion tonnes, 2.1% above the 2018 outturn. The revisions mostly reflect improved expectations for U.S. corn production….
By Charles Dhewa Instead of competing for external extractive investors and Foreign Direct Investment (FDI), African countries should start building home-grown economies anchored on Indigenous Knowledge Systems (IKS) which continue to keep rural communities resilient. IKS have traditionally been adept at strengthening relationships, trust, social fabrics as well as people’s passion and commitment to grow…
