Amnesty International says Mnangagwa government marked by systematic crackdown on human rights

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…

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Gavi should stop awarding special funds to Pfizer and GSK for pneumonia vaccine

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…

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Facebook celebrates ‘Icons of Change’ from across Sub-Saharan Africa

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…

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Econet showcases cutting edge technology, innovation at the Zimbabwe Agricultural Show

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…

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ZiCHIRe advancing SRHR at 2019 Harare Agricultural Show

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…

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“We feel humbled by their courage” – a day in the clinic onboard the Ocean Viking

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….

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Econet bringing technology, innovation and modernisation

In line with the 2019 Zimbabwe Agricultural Society (ZA) theme of “Bringing Innovation, Technology and Modernisation”, Econet continues on the path of innovation by bringing in new technologies and new products.   Below are some of the innovations at ZAS 2019:   Elevate Youth is running an e-sports tournament for FIFA19. The first tournament is…

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Arsenal and WorldRemit launch second edition of Future Stars

Two community football coaches, one male and one female, will attend an exclusive training programme with Arsenal Football Development coaches in London Arsenal and online money transfer service, WorldRemit (https://www.WorldRemit.com), are offering one male and one female football coach from Africa or the Americas the chance to attend an exclusive training programme with Arsenal Football Development coaches…

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Access Finance Opens its Doors to Bulawayo and Victoria Falls

Access Finance, a specialist Zimbabwean financial services institution that provides client-centric and innovative services, has recently launched two new branches in Bulawayo and Victoria Falls.   Following the establishment of the interbank market, Access Finance launched services to enable customers to buy and sell foreign currency, as well as access foreign currency for business and…

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Cabinet Approves Bio-fuels Policy

By Tatenda Mujeyi Cabinet has considered and approved the National Biofuels policy in an effort to complement efforts to alleviate poverty and foster renewable energy production. “Cabinet considered and approved the National Biofuels Policy which was presented by the Minister of Industry and Commerce, the Chairman of the Cabinet Committee on Industrialisation and Export Development,”…

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DPA doubles client base as demand for solar projects soars

Distributed Power Africa (DPA) has more than doubled its client base as the demand for solar energy soars amid the local power challenges, becoming the largest installer of commercial and industrial solar energy solutions in Zimbabwe.   The current power crisis in the country has led to extensive outages, creating huge pressure on the national…

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South Korean buyers to explore Zim tourism products ahead of Sanganai Hlanganani

A leading South Korean tour operator hopes to explore Sanganai/Hlanganani World Travel Expo and sell Zimbabwe’s tourism products in that country and Asia at large. Cheng Shipak who is among the buyers from South Korea confirmed they had booked for a pre-tour ahead of the world expo which would take them to Victoria Falls, Hwange…

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ENSURE Programme promoting gender equality and women empowerment

By Byron Mutingwende   The Enhancing Nutrition, Stepping Up Resilience and Enterprise (ENSURE) programme being implemented in the villages seeks to promote gender equality and women empowerment in maternal health and child nutrition.   In her keynote address at the ENSURE Gender and Village Savings and Loans handover ceremony held at the Holiday Inn Hotel…

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The corporate capture of agriculture

By Colin Todhunter  Many lobbyists talk a lot about critics of genetic engineering technology denying choice to farmers. They say that farmers should have access to a range of tools and technologies to maximise choice and options. At the same time, somewhat ironically, they decry organic agriculture and proven agro-ecological approaches, presumably because these practices…

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End harassment, intimidation, abduction and torture of civil and political activists: ITUC-Africa

The African Regional Organisation of the International Trade Union Confederation (ITUC-Africa www.ituc-africa.org) to which the Zimbabwe Congress of Trade Unions (ZCTU) is affiliated, has expressed its deep concern about the growing acts of intimidation and the use of death threats against the leadership of the Zimbabwe Congress of Trade Unions (ZCTU). This follows reports that…

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SADC Communique mum on Zimbabwe’s governance and economic challenges: MDC

The Movement for Democratic Change (MDC) has noted with concern the Southern African Development Community (SADC) Communique on the just ended 39th SADC Summit of Heads of State and Government in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania and accused the regional bloc for turning a blind eye to the deteriorating socio-economic situation, ongoing human rights violations, persecution…

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Zimbabwe urged to uphold human rights and respect freedom of assembly

The Heads of Mission of the Delegation of the European Union, France, Germany, Greece, the Netherlands, Romania, Sweden and the United Kingdom and the Heads of Mission of Australia, Canada and the United States of America have urged the government of Zimbabwe to uphold human rights and respect freedom of assembly. In a joint statement,…

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Global Thought Leaders Coming to Johannesburg for Inaugural Advertising Week Africa

Advertising Week Africa (http://Africa.AdvertisingWeek.com/) – the very first African edition of the world’s premier event for advertising, creative, entertainment, marketing, media and technology professionals – will be held in Johannesburg from Monday 28 to Thursday 31 October 2019 at 1FOX Precinct. Among the inaugural edition’s confirmed speakers include: Jean Marie Dru – Chairman, TBWA Worldwide…

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Cyclone Idai: Zimbabwe’s disaster preparedness worrisome

Cyclone idai painted a worrying picture about Zimbabwe’s disaster preparedness and risk management framework, Miriam Chikukwa, the Chairperson of the Parliamentary Portfolio Committee on Local Government, Public Works and National Housing has said. This emerged at a Cyclone Idai stakeholder discussant dialogue meeting organised by Oxfam in Zimbabwe to commemorate the World Humanitarian Day –…

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The value of domesticating the Consumer Price Index and other imports

By Charles Dhewa The fundamental role of agriculture  and SMEs in many developing countries should by now have seen local economists inventing better ways of capturing and expressing economic conditions and inflation. It is clear that imported concepts like Consumer Price Index  and Producer Price Index   developed in the North cannot adequately represent economic…

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SuperSport scores Carabao Cup and EFL action on DStv!

MultiChoice’s DStv  platform is now  broadcasting games from the Sky Bet Championship and Carabao Cup after SuperSport acquired the rights. This is great news for DStv  customers after their football line-up has been boosted further to ensure an exciting new football season! The Sky Bet Championship is the highest division of the English Football League and second-highest in…

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Mabvuku Residents Criticise Authorities For Allowing Wetlands Invasion

By Tendai Guvamombe The Harare City Council and the Environmental Management Agency are under fire for allowing invasion of wetlands in the old suburbs of Mabvuku and Tafara amid reports that residents are grappling with water shortages as springs drying are up. This was revealed on Thursday last week during a meeting on Wetlands Preservation…

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Zimbabwe to Launch Climate Change Document on LEDS Ahead of UN Summit

By Tendai Guvamombe Zimbabwe is working round the clock to implement the Low Emissions Development Strategy (LEDS) document which will certainly become an absolute guideline framework as its Nationally Determined Contributions in ratifying the Paris Agreement on Climate Change which compels member states to achieve a global target on low carbon emissions reduction. Zimbabwe is…

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Inclusive and comprehensive national dialogue sure way out of Zimbabwe’s Crisis: ZCC

The nature and complexity of the country’s historic, present and future challenges can only be resolved through cooperation among all Zimbabweans which can be achieved through an inclusive and comprehensive national dialogue process, the Zimbabwe Council of Churches (ZCC) has said. The ZCC statement came after the High Court on Friday 16 August 2019 had…

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ZTA equips exhibitors ahead of Sanganai Hlanganani World Tourism Expo

The Zimbabwe Tourism Authority (ZTA) on Friday held a day long training session with Sanganai/Hlanganani 2019 exhibitors to impart knowledge on exhibiting, marketing and trading at travel/tourism shows. The training was held in Bulawayo at the Zimbabwe International Trade Fair Grounds. Speaking on the training exercise, the ZTA Chief Operating Officer, Givemore Chidzidzi said the…

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No Foreign Investment to progress at the expense of the environment: Temba Mliswa

By Joyce Mukucha Sunny Yi Feng Tiles Zimbabwe, a Chinese factory company in Norton has been accused of violations and non-compliance issues by neglecting to comply with the Environmental Impact Assessment thereby posing serious damages to the surrounding environment. In his letter to President Emmerson Mnangagwa, Member of the House of Assembly for Norton Constituency…

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Dr. Faith Nyamukapa Receives Order of the Hand Merit Honour For Championing Children’s Rights

Prominent Zimbabwean woman, Dr. Faith Nyamukapa has been invited to the 3rd Edition of the Child Summit and Award as a Guest Speaker and recipient of the Order of the Hand Merit Honour which is the second highest civilian recognition presented in acknowledgement of exceptional services for the protection of the Child rights and Welfare….

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We have no intention to tarnish Zimbabwe’s image at SADC: SAPSN

The Southern African People’s Solidarity Network (SAPSN) has refuted media claims that it is plotting to embark on a smear campaign to tarnish the image of Zimbabwe at the Southern African Development Community (SADC) Summit. The SAPSN Regional Coordinating Committee comprises the Foundation for Social and Economic Justice (Swaziland), Malawi Economic Justice Network, Alternative Information…

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Engage population on the economic situation: UN on Zimbabwe Protests

The Spokesperson for the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights,  Rupert Colville, has urged the Government of Zimbabwe to find ways to continuously engage with the population about their legitimate grievances on the economic situation, and to stop cracking down on peaceful protestors. The statement comes after UN noted that today’s planned protests in…

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