FG unveils satellite-based crop watch system to boost food security

The National Space Research and Development Agency has launched Crop Watch, a satellite-based agricultural monitoring system, in collaboration with the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development and the Aerospace Information Research Center of the Chinese Academy of Sciences. The launch event, held in Abuja on Tuesday, brought together international partners and stakeholders to address…

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ZIST Conference Inaugurated by VP Mohadi

Staff reporter Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe – The Zimbabwe Institute of Strategic Thinking (ZIST)’s mid-year stakeholders’ conference was officially launched in a grand ceremony by Vice President Kembo Mohadi. The conference, themed “Priming of all strategic institutions towards the delivery of Vision 2030,” aims to unite key players from various sectors to discuss and strategize on…

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CAADP Post-Malabo Consultative Meeting: Parliamentarians driving accountability for agri-food transformation

As the African Union Commission embarks on the Post Malabo consultations roadmap, the Members of Parliament of the African States remain key stakeholders in influencing their governments’ budget processes that will enable member states to improve their agricultural productivity potential, with a focus on driving accountability for agri-food transformation. This emerged at a 3-day workshop…

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Supporting the Education and Health of Young Mothers in Africa

By Etleva Kadilli, Nisha; and Alexandros K Makarigakis An estimated 282 million young people aged 10-24 will reside in Eastern and Southern Africa by 2050. The potential of this population could be transformational. Yet currently, only a quarter of these young people complete upper secondary school and a quarter of young women aged 20-24 give…

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Irene Christian College Hosts Successful Science Expo and Awards Ceremony

The Irene Science expo, Careers’ Day, and awards ceremony event held at Irene Christian College in Marlborough, Harare, was a resounding success. The event, which took place on 27th and 28th June, saw the participation of 14 schools, including prestigious institutions such as Prince Edward School, Mabvuku High School, Milestone College, Sacred Heart College, and…

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PAP working on legislation promoting free movement, increased intra-African trade

Members of the Pan-African Parliament have underscored the critical need for political and social stability to achieve the dream of a highly integrated and economically prosperous Africa. The Parliament has reiterated its commitment to facilitate the effective implementation of African Union (AU) policies, to promote intra-African trade, and to advocate for the ratification and domestication of the…

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SADC-PF urges SADC renewable energy policies, single regional energy market

During the 55th Plenary Assembly of the SADC Parliamentary Forum in Angola running from the 1st to the 7th of July 2024 in Angola, Hon Jacob F.N. Mudenda, the Speaker of Parliament of Zimbabwe urged the Southern African Development Community to come up with renewable energy policies and a single energy market. “I am privileged…

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Empowering Youth Through Football: Vana Vedu Organisation Takes a Stand Against Substance Abuse

Writes Panashe Gwesu In a groundbreaking initiative, Vana Vedu Organization, via its junior football club, an affiliate of the Chitungwiza Junior Football Development League and the Zimbabwe Football Association (ZIFA), has undertaken a dual mission of empowering youths and combating drug and substance abuse. The organization, known for its commitment to helping underprivileged young people,…

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Chido Mpemba convenes a Climate Change Youth Symposium in Zimbabwe

 Ms. Chido Cleopatra Mpemba, the African Union Commission Chairperson’s Special Envoy on Youth Affairs, is in Zimbabwe for a one-week Youth Symposium and training program focused on climate change. The event to be held in Bulawayo aims to empower young people to address climate challenges & promote climate action. “As the Youth Envoy, it is…

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SADC-PF launches Strategic Plan 2024-2028 document in Angola during its 55th Plenary Session

On the 1st of July 2024, Speaker of Parliament, Hon Jacob F. N. Mudenda who is in Luanda, Angola, for the 55th Plenary Assembly of the Southern African Development Community – Parliamentary Forum (SADC –PF), participated in the launch of the SADC PF Strategic Plan (2024 to 2028). The new Plan emphasizes capacity-building of National…

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ZIST Workshop in Victoria Falls Kicks Off, Igniting Progress Towards Vision 2030

Writes Alfred Mazungunye Victoria Falls -The Zimbabwe Institute of Strategic Thinking (ZIST) workshop is currently underway in Victoria Falls, and it is already proving to be a promisingly huge conference with a significant number of people in attendance. The conference, which focuses on the priming of all strategic institutions towards the delivery of Vision 2030,…

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Banabasi Marambire’s book “The Herd boy!” inspires entrepreneurs to defy life hurdles

Banabasi Marambire’s book “The Herd Boy” is an inspirational book whose content applies to diverse socio-cultural and economic parameters, especially for those in the business sector. The book is grounded on the true story of an orphan who ascended to business glory through hard work. It is a book whose principles and values directly speak…

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NetOne Takes Connectivity to the Margins: Nationwide Roadshows Bridge the Digital Divide

In a groundbreaking initiative to bridge Zimbabwe’s connectivity divide, NetOne, the nation’s leading mobile network operator, has launched a nationwide roadshow series titled #MunhuWeseKuNetOne. This ambitious campaign aims to extend digital inclusion to communities that have been largely overlooked in the digital era. The roadshows, which began recently, have already visited a diverse range of…

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PAP urges dialogue with CSOs for enhanced democracy, good governance

The Pan-African Parliament hosted its second dialogue session with civil society groups during the 3rd Ordinary Session of the Sixth Parliament at its headquarters in Midrand, South Africa, on Saturday, June 29, 2024. This session was held under the African Union’s (AU) theme of the year, focusing on education. In his opening remarks, Mr. William Carew, Head…

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55th SADC-PF Plenary Session: Zimbabwe celebrates International Day of Parliamentarism

Speaker of Parliament, Hon Advocate Jacob F. N Mudenda is leading the Zimbabwean delegation in Luanda, Angola for the  55th Southern African Development Community – Parliamentary Forum (SADC-PF) which also coincides with the celebration of the International Day of Parliamentarism. The delegation was welcomed by the Zimbabwean Ambassador to Angola, Ambassador Dr T. Madzvamuse. The…

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Afreximbank, WTO Secretariat harmonise efforts to develop trade in Africa

Yesterday, the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank or “the Bank”) (www.Afreximbank.com) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the World Trade Organization (WTO) to amplify the impact of their strategically aligned joint efforts of promoting global trade leveraging Africa’s unique resource endowment. The MoU will allow the two organizations to pursue a collaborative framework for harmonizing…

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NetOne Gears Up for SADC 44th Summit: Showcasing Digital Excellence and Seamless Connectivity

As the 44th SADC Summit approaches, NetOne, Zimbabwe’s premier mobile network operator, is pulling out all the stops to demonstrate its unwavering commitment to innovation and customer satisfaction. With the summit scheduled for August, the company has been working tirelessly to ensure that its digital solutions, network infrastructure, and customer support services are not just…

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NetOne donates essential hospital and clinic equipment to Nyanga North community

Mobile telephony giant, NetOne, as part of its corporate social responsibility (CSR), has embarked on a significant health campaign initiative in Nyanga North Constituency. Speaking at a prestigious occasion where NetOne made the generous donation of hospital and clinic equipment that was graced by Lieutenant General Anselem Nhamo Sanyatwe, the Commander of the Zimbabwe National…

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Sound public finance management key to achieving meaningful inclusivity for PWDs

Zimbabwe Coalition on Debt and Development Approximately, 15% of the world’s population, or one billion people identify as Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) and the prevalence of disabilities is higher in developing nations. Adverse socioeconomic outcomes, including lower levels of schooling, poor health, lower employment rates, and higher rates of poverty, are more common among people…

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UNDP and Ministry of Local Government and Public Works to Empower Local Authorities with AfCFTA Training

The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in collaboration with the Ministry of Local Government and Public Works (MoLGPW) is set to conduct a series of training workshops aimed at strengthening the capabilities of local authorities to engage effectively with the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA). These workshops will be held in Bulawayo and Mutare….

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Junior Border Guards intercept substantial amount of money at Qashasnek Port of Entry

The Commissioner of the Border Management Authority (BMA), Dr Michael Masiapato has commended the latest interception by the Junior Border Guards at Qashasnek port of entry on 25 June 2024, where five travellers were found in possession of a huge amount of money concealed in black plastic bags. During a joint operation between the BMA,…

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Media critical in assisting cholera fight, detection of health outbreaks

Writes Elvis Dumba Chinhoyi – The media plays a critical role in events and surveillance-based reporting that assists in early health outbreak detection. This was said by Mashonalnd West Provincial Nursing Officer, Farai Marufu, during a UNICEF-sponsored cholera media briefing. “The media plays a critical role in assisting the Ministry of Health in the fight…

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AFC, UNIDO sign declaration to enhance sustainable industrialisation

Africa Finance Corporation (AFC) (www.AfricaFC.org), the continent’s leading infrastructure solutions provider, has signed a joint declaration with the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) to enhance sustainable industrialisation and committed to support the ‘Partenariat pour le coton’ initiative, which seeks to enhance Africa’s role within the global textile and apparel value chains. Aligned with the…

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Ending hunger: PAP unveils model law on food and nutrition security

African Parliamentarians must prioritize and intensify the fight against hunger to achieve the continent’s mission of Ending Hunger, said the Pan-African Parliament President, H.E. Chief Fortune Charumbira, while unveiling the “milestone” Model Law on Food and Nutrition Security in Africa in Midrand, South Africa. Adopted by the Pan-African Parliament Plenary on November 11, 2022, the purpose…

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CID busts phantom money creation syndicate

Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP)’s Criminal Investigation Department (CID) has captured some members of phantom money creation that have an ill intent of breaking mobile money and banking systems in Zimbabwe. The manipulation was done to create phantom money between ZIPIT which is owned by ZimSwitch. Mobile money transaction processing institutions are ZimSwitch, OneMoney, EcoCash, and…

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Bulawayo Jehovah’s Witnesses 2024 Convention focuses on “Declare the Good News”!

In a world where bad news endlessly streams on social media, TV, and radio, a three-day live event open to the public will deliver only good news! One of the largest convention organizations in the world returns to ZITF Hall 3 in Bulawayo with a much-anticipated motivational program to comfort and encourage the public. Jehovah’s…

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FDH Bank Malawi bags US$15-million Afreximbank loan facility

African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) has signed an agreement to provide FDH Bank Plc Malawi with a US$15-million amortizing term loan facility to support the manufacturing sector, exporters, and importers in Malawi. Under the terms of the agreement, signed during the just-concluded Afreximbank Annual Meetings (AAM2024) in Nassau, the capital city of The Bahamas, FDH Bank…

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AfDB secures $18 million GEF funding for Zambezi Basin and E-waste projects

The African Development Bank (www.AfDB.org) has secured more than $18 million in funding from the Global Environment Facility (GEF) for two major projects aimed at bolstering environmental sustainability and resilience across Africa. The first project, “Strengthening Zambezi River Basin Management towards Climate Resilience and Ecosystem Health,” has been allocated $10.57 million. This initiative aims to…

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Agri challenge to boost youth innovation launched

Heifer International Kenya has officially launched the 2024 Agriculture, Youth, Technology (AYuTe) Africa Challenge, aiming to create opportunities for young entrepreneurs to transform agriculture, catalyse ground-up innovation from the youth, and make agriculture a desired career for the future. Through AYuTe, youth-led agritech innovations in Kenya get the opportunity to pitch for investment in their…

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International Africa Development Forum spotlights continent’s challenges and opportunities

The International Africa Development Forum (FIAD), now in its seventh iteration, has become a valued platform for African perspectives, facilitating open discussions about the continent’s challenges and opportunities. These were part of the remarks by H.E Wamkele Mene, the Secretary-General of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) at the opening ceremony of the 2024…

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International Conference on Afforestation and Reforestation to be Held in Brazzaville

Writes Baboloki Semele In response to the accelerating threat of climate change, the Republic of Congo, under the leadership of President Denis Sassou-Nguesso, will host the first International Conference on Afforestation and Reforestation from July 2 to 5, 2024, in Brazzaville. This event, endorsed by the African Union as the “African and Global Afforestation Decade,”…

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Power Giants, GNEE China partnership to improve electricity generation in Zimbabwe

A historic partnership between a local energy-diversified firm, Power giants Africa, and GNEE China is expected to see improved electricity generation in Zimbabwe. Power Giants Africa is in the electricity transmission as well as high voltage substation construction and maintenance while GNEE China specializes in renewable energy systems, particularly solar and wind power. “The partnership…

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2024 ZNCC Annual Congress: Economic growth through environmental protection

The 2024 Zimbabwe National Chamber of Commerce (ZNCC) Annual Congress in Victoria Falls is running under the theme, “Unlocking New Frontiers for Sustainable Industrialization and Climate-Smart Business Growth,” setting the stage for a transformative journey towards green growth where the economy thrives while protecting the environment for a resilient future for Zimbabwe. In his remarks,…

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UNDP and ZIMRA Collaborate to Enhance Tax Compliance through Media Education

The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), in collaboration with the Zimbabwe Revenue Authority (ZIMRA) convened the Tax and Customs Education Training for Journalists from June 10-12, 2024, in Masvingo. This initiative is a critical component of the broader Taxpayer Education Campaign aimed at fostering a well-informed public and enhancing tax compliance across the nation. Before…

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Zimbabwean youth should harness the Power of Digital Activism to Drive Change

Writes Engineer Jacob Kudzayi Mutisi Fellows Zimbabwean youth, the recent events in Kenya have shown the transformative potential of digital activism. Just as the young Kenyans have harnessed the power of technology to amplify their voices and drive change, Zimbabwean youths too can emulate their success and use digital platforms to champion the issues that…

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Pan African Parliament workshop tackles deficiencies in the education sector

The Pan African Parliament (PAP) has held a workshop on the African Union (AU) theme of the year 2024, “Educate an African Fit for the 21st Century: Building Resilient Education Systems for Increased Access to Inclusive, lifelong, quality, and relevant learning in Africa.” In welcoming participants, Chief Fortune Zephania Charumbira, the President of the PAP,…

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