By Abigail Mzimbawakhe (Midlands Correspondent) Fuming Gweru residents pleaded for the removal of Section 40 of the Marriage Bill at a meeting that was held on the 30th of August at Gweru Civic Centre. A number of Gweru residents urged legislators to remove Section 40 of the Marriage Bill arguing when passed the Bill was…
Abigail Mzimbawakhe (Midlands Correspondent) Villagers from Dorset and Damba in Shurugwi have asked the government to introduce the Zimbabwe United Passenger Company (ZUPCO) buses in the remote areas of the district as they are finding it hard to travel due to unaffordable prices by commuter omnibus buses. Exorbitant fares by kombi operators have increased by…
During the commemoration of the International Day of the Victims of Enforced Disappearance held on 30 August 2019, five leading human rights organisations called on African states to end the use of enforced disappearances and ensure justice and reparations for thousands of victims in Africa. They argued that for decades, thousands of people including government…
By Byron Mutingwende Farmers attending the Zimbabwe Council of Churches (ZCC) workshop in the Hatfield area of Harare have been capacitated on the importance of on-farm feed formulation. In his presentation to the farmers, Emmanuel Nyahangare, the Animal Nutritionist Lecturer at the University of Zimbabwe said it is important for farmers to utilise…
By Joyce Mukucha Despite the fact that Parirenyatwa Hospital has been profoundly refurbished, it has become worrisome that all the machines at the radio therapy centre are defunct thereby affecting service delivery. Speaking during an assessment tour of the maternity wards, radiology, and other sections of the hospital that have been refurbished, Minister of Health…
By Joyce Mukucha It is the responsibility of all health professionals in different hospitals to ensure that customer care is given to patients guaranteeing that they are treated with respect, courtesy and their esteem is preserved, a senior government official has said. In his remarks during the Customer Care Championship Awards in Harare on the…
By Tatenda Mujeyi The City of Harare has launched the urban renewal program which is aimed at fulfilling the vision of becoming a world Class City by 2020. “I am honoured to be addressing you at this important event, an event which will culminate into the transformation of Harare into a smart and beautiful city,”…
By Farai Chirimumimba It’s fair to say that the government is now trolling sections 56 and 59 of the Constitution that talk of equal treatment before the law and give citizens right to peaceful demonstrations respectively. I hope the courts haven’t decided to be concocted in this shame. In a recent press conference, the minister…
By Tatenda Mujeyi Padenga Holdings Limited this week finalised acquiring a 50.1 controlling stake in Dallaglio Investments Private limited a mining firm at an extra ordinary general meeting in Harare. The acquisition is worth US$20 million with transaction structured around capital injection into the expansion of Dallagio’s operations. “The proposed transaction in which Padenga will…
E-learning is rapidly becoming the favourite method for learning around the world. The convenience of time and location that e-learning affords is the primary reason that makes e-learning so accessible. The widespread availability of the internet in even the most remote locations make e-learning accessible to everyone who wants to learn. Traditionally e-learning uses slides…
Wednesday 28 August saw heavy fighting in Aden between various armed groups, principally forces loyal to President Hadi opposing the southern separatist movement. In the space of a few hours, Doctors Without Borders’ (MSF) teams admitted 51 wounded casualties. 10 were dead on arrival. “It’s total chaos here. There was fighting in the…
By Abigail Mzimbawakhe (Midlands Correspondent) Thousands of Mkoba residents are set to benefit from income generating projects that are to be funded by a Switzerland based donor, Sound Prosperity. Sound Prosperity is aimed at helping people to earn a living through giving them money to start projects. The organisation began its programmes in Gweru in…
Abigail Mzimbawakhe (Midlands Correspondent) In a bid to fight HIV, the National AIDS Council (NAC) recently joined forces with Gweru artists and DJs to carry out an HIV anti-stigma clean-up campaign at Mkoba 6 Shopping Centre. NAC District AIDS Coordinator, Murari Hwingwiri said the clean-up campaign was mainly aimed at dragging attention of the people…
By Abigail Mzimbawakhe (Midlands Correspondent) Two juveniles from Gokwe North who sold a flash disc that they had stolen were recently arraigned before Magistrate Shotgame Masaiwona after it was found with a man from their neighborhood. It is alleged that Principal Tatenda Makumbirofa was found with the flash disc that matched the one that was…
By Tatenda Mujeyi FBC Bank has reported a ZWL$54.3 Million profit and 2.232 ZWL$ cents dividend per share in its 2019 second quarter results presented in Harare this week amid reflections on the economic challenges. The positive performance as justified by the 54.3 Million profit was attributed to the group’s diversification strategy. “The favourable performance…
MUFG Bank today in Yokohama City, Japan, announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) to provide a broad framework for collaboration between the two organisations. Signed on Tuesday at the seventh TICAD event in Japan, the MOU will further strengthen the relationship between MUFG and Afreximbank, allowing for…
NetOne introduces Zim411 an advertising platform that connects sellers and buyers through an SMS. Many innovations have been occurring via mobile apps. Zim411 which is SMS based does not exclude anyone, as the service is accessed by both smart phones and feature phones for only 10cents. Entrepreneurs across all age groups, in the urban and…
Anti-corrosion coating and paints have come a long way over the past few decades. We went from phenolics and polyester to vinyl esters and epoxies. Then in 1944, polymers came and took over the industrial coating sector. Today, polymer accounts for the best choices when it comes to protecting your surface against corrosion. According to…
If you lived in a city like New York where parking is almost impossible, you would appreciate the full service platform that Vaya Mobility calls “Corporate Mobility Solutions”. No one in New York uses their car to get to work or for getting to meetings within the city. They completely rely on companies like Uber…
Zimbabwe Music Festival Bira (Zimfebi) founder Makandire Luckson Chikutu is set to launch his debut book FlashBack Identity on October 6. Chikutu who goes by the moniker Manluckerz said the launch of the book will be a step further in preserving and documenting the Shona culture. “Our culture is very rich and this is my…
Adequate maize supplies for 2018/19 marketing season • Positive for food inflation • Could impact positively on interest rate outcomes By Paul Makube, Senior Agricultural Economist at FNB Agri-Business The latest production estimate showed a further upward adjustment to the crop estimates with maize, South Africa’s major staple food, now just above 11 million tons….
“We must end hunger in Africa. Yes, we must! Hunger diminishes our humanity” – Adesina urges The Sasakawa Association will work with the Japan International Corporation Agency (JICA), to help double rice production to 50 million tonnes by 2030. Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe made the announcement at the Sasakawa Africa Association (SAA) symposium held…
Buenos Aires has become the latest city to join the International Network of Sustainable Tourism Observatories (INSTO), a pioneering initiative of the World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO) aimed at helping destinations manage tourism in a smart and sustainable manner. This latest INSTO member – the first in Argentina – brings the total number of observatories in…
Equatorial Guinea’s Ministry of Mines and Hydrocarbons (MMH) is pleased to announce that U.S. oil and gas company Noble Energy has made a discovery in offshore Block I Noble Energy makes oil discovery in Block I, located in Equatorial Guinea’s offshore sector; The well was drilled to a total depth of 4,417 meters and is…
Rural based people are feeling the bite of high bus fares, such that they are no longer in a position to travel to family gatherings such as funerals, weddings and graduations in the cities or to visit their relatives in other villages, the Passenger Association of Zimbabwe (PAZ) has said. “We have come to the…
Zimnat today announced the social media winners of an all-expenses paid trip to Capetown to participate in the Sanlam Marathon on September 15 and briefed the winners, Tariro Makanga and Lilian Choruwa, on what to expect in Capetown. Tariro and Lilian both live in Harare. Tariro, who lives in Highlands, is a broadcast journalist…
SuperSport viewers on DStv saw Egyptian star Mohamed Salah light up the Premier League with his two goal burst in Liverpool’s 3-1 win over Arsenal on Saturday evening. The 27-year-old Pharaohs forward continues to be one of Africa’s top performers in a major European league, and will be looking to lead the Reds to…
Africa needs a digitalisation strategy to compete in the global economy African countries must act quickly and decisively to become leaders on the global economic stage. Digitalization is providing the continent with the opportunity to accelerate growth and rapidly expand struggling economies – but it’s a small window and decision-makers must get a strategy in…
During Mr. Bishow Parajuli, the UN Resident Coordinator’s tour of duty in Zimbabwe for nearly five years, the focus of the UN Development System has been on building and strengthening national and local capacities to deliver quality public and social services, advance right-to-development, climate action and humanitarian response (disaster risk reduction and mitigation), address HIV…
By Joyce Mukucha The Zimbabwe National Chamber of Commerce (ZNCC) in partnership with Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa Business Council (CBC) is taking strides in trying to promote intra-trade for Small Market Enterprises (SMEs) within the COMESA region. The two organisations are also supporting and promoting competitive and interconnected industries to actively participate…
Over 150 international buyers and 15 international media houses are expected at this year’s Sanganai/Hlanganani World Tourism Expo scheduled for Bulawayo. The 12th edition of Sanganai/Hlanganani World Tourism Expo runs from September 12 to 14 at the Zimbabwe International Trade Fair Grounds. In a briefing on the sidelines of Exhibitor Training Program held in Harare…
All winners will receive cash prizes, a winning certificate and have the opportunity to have their work published on the #VisaFreeAfrica (VFA) website With over 185 entries from over 33 countries, Shareefa Youshna Jewan from Mauritius emerged as the winner of the 55 Voices for Africa (55Voices4Africa) writing competition conducted under the #VisaFreeAfrica (VFA) initiative….
By Tatenda Mujeyi The Centre for Conflict Management Transformation (CCMT) is holding a two-day training workshop for young female political party leaders in Harare. The workshop is aimed at empowering young women leaders on the roles they have to play in building peace at intra party as well as inter party levels. “This initiative is…
On Sunday night, Mzansi got a taste of the excellence they can expect to see over the next few weeks as the Top 17 compete to be the South African Idol for 2019. Season 15 has come with some pretty interesting twists. For the first time in Idols history – we have a Top 17 instead…
It’s Double eviction season as two more Pepper Dem Housemates; Gedoni and Jackye have been evicted from the show. The housemates who were evicted on Sunday, August 25th at the live eviction show are the 11th and 12th housemates to be evicted from the house. Gedoni and Jackye were up for eviction alongside other…
By Tatenda Mujeyi Splash Paints has donated paint worth RTGS$ 250 000 to the City of Harare in a bid to further beautify the ‘Sunshine City.’ “This is a pride moment for Splash Paints to partner with the country’s biggest city council. Splash Paint has reached in its maturity through achieving our goals through very…
Amnesty International (AI) has said during his first year as President of Zimbabwe, Emmerson Mnangagwa has presided over a systematic and brutal crackdown on human rights, including the violent suppression of protests and a witch-hunt against anyone who dared challenge his government, Amnesty International said today. It said the socio-economic conditions of many Zimbabweans have…
More children can be protected against the number one childhood killer disease if Gavi reserves its special funding to promote a new affordable version of pneumonia vaccine Doctors Wwithout Borders (MSF) urges Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance to reserve its remaining funds for pneumonia vaccine under the Advanced Market Commitment (AMC) for a new manufacturer…
The event aims to celebrate Africa’s next generation of leaders and innovators, whilst providing opportunities to network, connect and create positive dialogue Facebook (www.facebook.com) is bringing together 40 young leaders, developers, entrepreneurs and change makers from across Sub-Saharan Africa, to a two day event in Accra, Ghana, titled “Celebrating Icons of Change”. Taking place on…
Move set to help hard-pressed families and their breadwinners Cassava Fintech, a wholly owned subsidiary of the Econet Group, today announced that with effect from September 1, 2019, Zimbabweans sending money from the Diaspora will pay only 2.5% in remittance fees, a drastic reduction on a cost which usually runs between 8 and 15%,…
Econet Wireless, the leading telecoms and technology company in Zimbabwe, is once again showcasing a wide array of innovative and technology-driven applications at their Zimbabwe Agriculture Show (ZAS) stand this week. The company’s exhibition this year features activations and demonstrations from Econet products which include BidBuddie, BuddieBeatz, Elevate, Connected Lifestyle and many more. The company’s…
By Byron Mutingwende The Zimbabwe Community Health Intervention Research (ZiCHIRe) true to its mandate is exhibiting at the 2019 Harare Agricultural Show where it is providing comprehensive sexual and reproductive health services and knowledge to the public. The ZiCHIRe main thrust is focusing on the Sista2Sista Sexual Reproductive Health Rights in line with…
There is no denying the fact that the summer season is the holiday season. But, with the onset of summers, where some people joyously switch to their vacay modes, others begin sweating with anxiety, as for them, planning a trip is more comfortable than planning what to pack for those scorching days. If we come…
By Brian Raftopoulos Since the November 2017 coup that toppled Robert Mugabe in Zimbabwe and the elections in 2018, the regime of President Emmerson Mnangagwa has forged two forms of rule. These have been based on coercion on the one hand, and on the other dialogue. Following the 2018 general elections and the violence that…
By Stefanie, Medical Team Leader onboard Ocean Viking “After each of the four rescues, our MSF medical team completes a primary medical assessment, examining the medical needs of the rescued people. As well as assessing the physical scars, wounds and other conditions requiring immediate medical attention, we identify those who require additional psychological support….
