On the 5th of May 2021, a Harare businessman Mr. Givemore Panganayi allegedly went missing from the Harare International Conference Centre (HICC), and up to now his whereabouts are unknown. According to a family spokesperson who is not yet ready to be named, Mr. Panganayi was invited to a party at HICC and he…
Earlier this month Google announced that its new Incognito feature for Maps had started to roll out, and now it should be here on your Android devices. Android Police points out a post on the support page from yesterday indicating that the rollout has begun in earnest. While it could take a few days to reach everyone (iOS support is still “coming…
“Ambassador Christopher Mutsvangwa says he loves ZANU (PF) more than anything else but as a fellow party member I think the Advisor to President Mnangagwa should publicly apologise if he should entertain any hopes of coming back to represent us in the House of Assembly for Norton,” said Masimba Chikukwa, a Norton resident. “The…
The African Energy Chamber (EnergyChamber.org) has entered into a technical assistance cooperation agreement with the Ministry of Petroleum of the Republic of South Sudan to strengthen the country’s capacity to manage its hydrocarbons sector and wealth. South Sudan has over the past year demonstrated a commitment to peace, which gives the country an opportunity to…
ENTERTAINMENT WRITER PROMINENT sungura music maestro Lovemore “Lovezh” Nerudzo and the Brave Stars have released a new single track titled Bhaureni. Bhaureni is a love story that captures a young lady emotionally pleading with her lover (Bhaureni) to marry her and not to waste her time. The single, which features Shinsoman, is already making waves…
The Language Legacy Expo, hosted by Consultus Publishing Services (CPS), in partnership with LitFest Harare, is set to celebrate the Shona language at the expo on August 10th, 2024. The Language Legacy Expo was launched on July 27th, 2024, and aims to shine the spotlight on literature and languages, encourage reading culture, and literacy,…
IFC will provide USD 35 million to agrochemicals player Jubaili Agrotec to support growth, promote environmental best practice and improve food security in Africa. World Bank Group subsidiary International Finance Corporation (IFC) has signed a USD 35 million financing agreement with Nigeria-based agrochemicals company Jubaili Agrotec. Under the remit of the fellow World Bank Group subsidiary the International…
Pan African Parliament Presidential hopeful, Miles Sampa was left with egg on the face after a South African High Court in Gauteng on Thursday, dismissed the suit filed by a member of Botswana delegation to the Pan-African Parliament (PAP), Hon. Christian Greeff against the Clerk of the PAP, Ms. Lindiwe Khumalo and the Chairperson of the Southern Region…
Enthuse Afrika contends that digital storytelling holds unlimited possibilities in the development of media literacy and cultural competency. When harnessed with the pithy authenticity of one’s inherent identity, it is an indispensable tool that safeguards diverse creative and cultural expression as it engages the society in critical thinking, development of cultural competency, and finding their…
Microsoft has become the third US company to pass a market cap of $1 trillion. The software giant passed the milestone briefly today after a jump in stock price today following strong fiscal Q3 earnings. Microsoft joins Apple and Amazon in hitting the $1 trillion valuation ahead of rival Google. Microsoft’s stock price opened at $130 per share today, up…
Broad availability of lifesaving drug could lead to wider roll-out worldwide, offer new hope for those living with tuberculosis NEW YORK/KHAYELITSHA, JUNE 18, 2018—South Africa’s National Department of Health announced yesterday that it will be providing a newer, more effective tuberculosis drug as part of the country’s national care regimen for people living with multidrug-resistant…
By Charles Dhewa Not much research is needed to prove that financial systems in most developing countries do not work for the majority of people and for the environment. To the extent that financial systems are fundamentally urban ecosystems, more than 60% of the populations that live in rural areas are not part of mainstream…
The harsh economic environment punctuated by rising cost of basic commodities, cash crisis, retrenchments, unemployment and the widening gap between the poor and rich has compromised the rights and health status of workers, the Community Working Group on Health (CWGH) has said. The statement comes as CWGH joins the rest of the world in commemorating…
Takashinga – 234-8 in 45 overs (Innocent Kaia 85, Tinashe Nenhunzi 39, Roy Kaia 30; Taun Harrison 3/50, Johnathan Campbell 2/47, Patrick Mambo 1/28) Harare Kings – 90 all out in 30.5 overs (Johnathan Campbell 20, Aarsh Jha 18, Ali Hamid 15; Tapiwa Mufudza 4/15, Roy Kaia 2/4, Brighton Chipungu 2/33) Takashinga won by 144…
As stakeholders gathered in Harare to commemorate two decades of the Comprehensive Africa Agriculture Development Programme(CAADP), it emerged that there is a need to reflect on the vital role that research plays in this transformative journey. In a speech on his behalf during a side event at the 20th CAADP Partnership Platform titled “Research…
Ms Maria do Valle Ribeiro from Ireland recently appointed as United Nations Resident Coordinator for the Republic of Zimbabwe has pledged to work hard towards supporting the Government and the people of the country to build a peaceful and inclusive society for sustainable development and inclusive economic growth. The UN senior official said there is…
Chronic diseases present significant challenges to individual well-being, necessitating comprehensive management strategies that extend beyond medical treatments. This was said by Ms. Elsie Whacha, a licensed Clinical Social Worker at Island Hospice and Healthcare who has over five years of social work experience in her presentation at the Pain Symposium organised by the Zimbabwe…
By Ronnie Chisamba HARARE- T-Hustle (real name Fungai Kativhu) and Russel Tawanda (real name Russel Tawanda Matinyarare) are currently riding on the waves of stardom after topping The Zones’s Top five charts. The duo’s latest offering Chakafukidza made history when it was voted as the number one musical video on the popular ZBC TV Saturday…
By Tafadzwa Muranganwa A local play that premiered on Thursday at Jasen Mphepo Little Theatre details the complexity of girls’ and women’s abuse and how it has far-reaching consequences. The 3-day play ‘Maimbodeyi’ was written and directed by Tafadzwa Bob Mutumbi and ends this Saturday (today). The production features a star-studded cast that includes Karen…
By Baboloki Semele The newly appointed Chief Executive Officer of the African Union Development Agency (AUDA-NEPAD) says the organisation recognises the critical role that the youths play on the African continent and has developed programmes that focus on their empowerment. In a message of solidarity in commemoration of June 16, Ms. Nardos Bekele-Thomas noted that,…
Writes Charles Dhewa African agriculture cannot be transformed in isolation because in most agriculture-driven economies agriculture anchors more than 75% of other sectors. The fact that agriculture and food systems transformation require some technical knowledge from technocrats along value chains is a major reason for tying food systems with the education sector. Technocrats like agronomists,…
Getting off hormonal birth control pills can cause a myriad of undesirable side effects. The most popular ones include irregular periods and breast tenderness. The body naturally restores its natural cycle through hormone balancing. However, it may take a while before your cycles are back to normal. Although there are various solutions available to women,…
Mr. Pardon Njerere, a Value Chain Expert under the COMESA’s European Union-funded Regional Enterprise Competitiveness and Access to Market Programme (RECAMP), commended the role of Climate Smart Agriculture initiatives in catapulting production gains of food systems to promote regional trade and integration. He made the remarks during the COMESA Regional Dissemination Meeting on Climate-smart Agriculture…
WASHINGTON, September 12, 2023 — Despite new international challenges, poor harvests, and the price shocks of 2022, many countries in Sub-Saharan Africa saw improvements in their social inclusion policies and their structural policies—both of which are reflected in the latest Country Policy and Institutional Assessment (CPIA) scores for 39 countries in the region. The CPIA…
Strive Masiyiwa, the Founder and Executive Chairman of the Econet Group was recently recognized by the Yale University and awarded an honorary Doctorate of humane letters by the esteemed institution, Yale University. Strive Masiyiwa was one of the 11 people conferred with honors doctorates in their respective disciplines. These included Chimamanda Achidi an author and Lawrence…
Writes George Marechera (AGRA – Head of Digital Systems and Solutions for Agriculture) New technologies and digitalisation are transforming agriculture and offering new opportunities for transformative agriculture development in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). Digital agriculture is a new and emerging field that has the potential to help address the productivity, sustainability, resilience, market, and trade…
The community borehole sunk at Mwanandishe Primary School by the Zimbabwe National Zakat Fund (Zimnzaf) is set to ease water woes bedeviling the school and Tafara community at large. In an interview during the drilling process on Tuesday, Zimnzaf Finance Director Philemon C. Chari said this intervention is part of the organisation’s water and sanitation…
The People’s Democratic Party (PDP) has refuted allegations that the trip to the United States (US) by the MDC-Alliance was to call for the extension of sanctions, specifically those contained in the Zimbabwe Democracy Recovery Act (ZIDERA). The MDC Alliance has deployed a team which includes PDP President Tendai Biti, Prof Welshman Ncube, Hon Adv…
By Joyce Mukucha and Anyway Yotamu Oil Castor Zimbabwe has promised to eliminate the fuel crisis currently prevailing in the nation through producing and supplying bio motor oil extracted from castor bean plant. The company, through its chemistry and engineering department revealed plans to set up a fully-fledged market in Zimbabwe by releasing 20W40 Bio-motor oil and…
By Zwidzai Chinyowa from Global Tertiary Students Platform for Action Humanity should know that persons with disabilities will not get exhausted by promoting and standing for their moralities no matter what ensues. It is our duty to guarantee that the biosphere distinguishes what persons with disabilities want and expect from them. If one has existed…
By Anyway Yotamu and Joyce Mukucha China will continue strengthening communication with authorities in charge of disease prevention in the country to ensure safety and prevention of coronavirus (COVID-19). This was said by Chinese Ambassador to Zimbabwe Mr Guo Shaochun after he paid a courtesy call on Speaker of the National Assembly Advocate Jacob Mudenda…
The Combined Harare Residents Association (CHRA) has called for transparency and accountability on the administration of the recent water and wastewater deals worth US$868 million to be signed between the Harare City Council and Chinese firms. The Harare City Council approved the signing of the deals on October 7, 2019. CHRA’s call for…
Writes Alfred Mazungunye In the vibrant landscape of Zimbabwe’s economic development, one figure stands tall in the pursuit of national progress: Dr. Tinashe Eric Muzamhindo, the dynamic CEO of the Zimbabwe Institute of Strategic Thinking (ZIST). His relentless commitment to promoting and advancing Zimbabwe’s interests is not just commendable; it is transformative. Dr. Muzamhindo has…
Angela Makamure (Press Officer, Doctors Without Borders (MSF) Southern Africa) A mental health crisis is growing in the Dadaab refugee complex, where hundreds of thousands of Somalis have been stuck for decades now. A fatal mix of pent-up despair, anxiety, and fear, combined with new uncertainties brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic, is forcing refugees…
The European Union (EU) has formally communicated its intention to suspend its 5 million USD financial support for the Zimbabwean Electoral Commission (ZEC) to both the Ministry of Finance and Investment Promotion and the ZEC. The bloc said the project supporting ZEC, which is managed by UNDP and scheduled to run until December 2024, is…
The post-Malabo Comprehensive Africa Agriculture Development Programme (CAADP) agenda is premised on the need to tackle persistent challenges, unfinished business in achieving the Malabo declaration targets, adapting to the changing global context, aligning with Agenda 2063, and leveraging new opportunities for agricultural transformation and inclusive growth. This has been the overarching theme at the…
By Ronnie Chisamba Afro-pop rising star, Russel Tawanda, and the artiste duo of Fungai Kativhu (29) – aka T-hustle – and Dean Chikotora – aka D-Flexx have released a video on social media platforms, for their collaboration track titled Murombo Munhuwo. Produced and directed by Absolom Nota at RedCat Films, the musical video blends Afro-pop…
By Zimbabwe Coalition on Debt and Development The Zimbabwe Coalition on Debt and Development convened a virtual Public Finance Management Reform Indaba to reflect on the Monetary Policy Statement presented to the nation by the Governor of the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) on 18 February 2021. The following are ZIMCODD’s critical reflections, analysis and…
In a recent statement read on his behalf by his Vice President, Pekezela Nyathi, the President of the United African National Council (UANC), Rev. Gwinyai Muzorewa, emphasized the critical importance of Zimbabwe leveraging the upcoming SADC Summit as a pivotal opportunity for re-engagement with other nations and for revitalizing its economy. “Hosting the SADC Summit…
By Tsitsi Ndabambi On Saturday 20 November in Ruwa, a few minutes after kickstarting what looked like the toughest and most competitive of all volleyball matches between Ruwa and Marondera Tigers who were battling for a Mashonaland East volleyball League tournament trophy, a dark cloud covered the sky followed by an outpouring heavy rainfall. The…
Writes Lovemore Chazingwa As the war in the Gaza Strip continues to take its toll on human life, Palestine TV correspondent, Amr Al-Daoudi collapsed on duty while covering the conflict live at his broadcasting centre, last Monday afternoon. A video clip of Al-Daoudi in press gear succumbing to what was termed “exhaustion and famine” circulated…
By Byron Mutingwende There was an entertainment galore at Mother Theresa Old People’s Home in Mbare this weekend, thanks to MultiChoice Zimbabwe’s corporate social responsibility initiative. Elizabeth Dziva, the Public Relations Manager of MutiChoice Zimbabwe said that as a company, there was need to give back to the community they serve. “The…
As Zimbabwe begins its Covid-19 vaccination programme, President Emmerson Mnangagwa has extended the national lockdown by a further two weeks as a measure to curtail the spread of the virus as well as reducing new infections. Addressing the nation from the State House yesterday, President Mnangagwa said, however, despite high profile deaths, there’s been a…
By Dumisani O. Nkomo In last week’s instalment, I analysed the chances of President Emmerson Mnangagwa and Nelson Chamisa’s prospects in the 30 July Presidential race. In this instalment I will focus on the chances of four other contenders for the presidency but more importantly assess the extent to which they will have an impact…
