Kindergarten teacher Fatima Zahera Hagou recalls that just a generation ago, when the sun went down over the Moroccon countryside, her rural village of Dar Laain ground to a halt and locals bedded down for the night. Nowadays, Dar Laain, about 25km southwest of Marrakech, booms with life after dark, thanks to the expansion of…
Ambassador of the state of Palestine, Dr. Tamer Almassri appreciated Zimbabwe’s principled position of solidarity with the Palestinian people at the just-ended Olympic Games where athletes from the Southern African country did not participate in sporting events which involved interaction with Israeli athletes. Team Zimbabwe did not hold official bilateral interactions with the Israeli team….
Over the last decade, the United Nations has made significant strides in the health sector in Zimbabwe, supporting governments and stakeholders to implement strategic health initiatives. This was revealed by Dr. Ayodele Odusola, the UN Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator ad interim, and UNDP Resident Representative at the launch of the Health Workforce Strategy and…
Africa50, the pan-African infrastructure investment platform, launched the first edition of its Innovation Challenge at the 2019 Transform Africa Summit holding in Kigali from 14 to 17 May. Through this initiative, Africa50 will crowdsource innovative solutions to help increase access to high-speed internet in under-served areas in Africa. The call is open for ICT developers,…
The NetOne Fathers’ Day Digital Campaign lived up to its billing when the leading mobile telephony giant threw a lavish party for the winners at a popular entertainment joint in the capital city today. Addressing invited merrymakers on the auspicious event dubbed “Fathers’ Day Braai”, Engineer Raphael Mushanawani, the NetOne Group Chief Executive Officer acknowledged…
By Joyce Mukucha According to a plethora of studies, drug abuse among the youth in Zimbabwe has reached crisis levels, and the number of youths engaging in drug abuse is increasing yearly. Against this background, Chitungwiza Mayor, Lovemore Maiko has denounced over drug abuse and grisly killings being witnessed in the town and called upon…
By PAZ Information Department THE Passengers Association of Zimbabwe (PAZ) is greatly concerned with the number of traffic accidents involving public transport resulting in unrelenting loss of lives. As PAZ we are concerned about the number of unroadworthy vehicles on our roads and the attitude of some commuter omnibus crews who think that they can…
By Joyce Mukucha Transparency International Zimbabwe (TIZ) with support from Sweden has launched the Corruption Perception Index Results reports on Gendered Corruption Barometer and the Corruption Impact Analysis on Tax Administration and Revenue Mobilization. The presentation of reports and findings was aimed at curbing sexual extortion (sextortion) as well as sexual harassment, which are on…
The 65th Meeting of the UNWTO Commission for Africa (CAF) is currently underway in Arusha, Tanzania under the theme, “Rebuilding Africa’s Tourism Resilience for Inclusive Socioeconomic Development, ” from the 5th to the 7th of October 2022. The Permanent Secretary for Environment, Climate, Tourism, and Hospitality Industry, Ambassador Raphael Tayerera Faranisi is leading the Zimbabwe…
By Nevson Mpofu The prevention of parent to child transmission remains crucial for countries of the world to achieve the reduction of HIV and AIDS prevalent rate . This is important in children growing up to become parents . Advocacy in supporting HIV prevention remains important in communities so as to reduce parent to child…
By Marlvin Ngiza Youths with disabilities, specifically with walking difficulties, are set to benefit from a wheelchair charity exercise by a local youth organisation. Exorbitant prices charged on assistive devices have seen many people with disabilities failing to acquire them, a situation that restricts their daily routines. Youth Health Organisation (YOHO) will from next week…
By Charles Dhewa While it is true that community knowledge is broader and deeper, most African farming communities hesitate to make decisions without consulting an extension officer. The need to cross-check and verify facts through an extension officer can be counter-productive if it causes farmers to stop experimenting and learning from their innovations. Surveys by eMKambo over…
By Oen Correspondent The Zimbabwe Election Support Network (ZESN) hosted a Twitter space Discussion on the topic; ‘Election Monitoring and Observation: Impact on the Integrity of Electoral Processes in Zimbabwe and the Region” on the 16th of June 2022. The meeting focused on assessing the effectiveness of election monitoring and observation of electoral processes in Zimbabwe and the African…
Silverbird Group and AAA Entertainment are entering into a partnership to develop and produce a slate of cinematic African feature films on the continent. AAA Entertainment will bring to the partnership an experienced film development, financing and production team, facilities, and partnership network, while Silverbird Group brings its cinema exhibition and distribution infrastructure and experience…
The Joshua Generation International Network (TJGIN) is embracing joint-venture partnerships in its programming in order to guard against shortcomings associated with dealing with individuals in its quest to promote youth empowerment and economic development for young people globally. This was revealed in Zimbabwe’s eastern border town of Chipinge yesterday by Pastor Xavier Mzembi, one of…
By Bernard Marr Retail is at a turning point where we are seeing businesses that are in-line with the pace of technological progress thriving, while those that are struggling to keep up are dropping by the wayside. The global pandemic we are currently living through has only served to accelerate this process. Just as in…
Hubert Boulet is the Programme Coordinator of the Sustainable Wildlife Management (SWM) Programme at Food and Agricultural Organisation (FAO) HQ in Rome, which is working in 13 pilot countries, including Zimbabwe. The SWM Programme is a major seven-year African, Caribbean and Pacific Group of States (ACP) initiative, implemented by FAO, that seeks to reduce hunting…
Zimnat General Insurance announced the successful restoration of St. Francis Pimai Primary School in the Eastern Highlands, following the devastation caused by the recent cyclone. The school, insured with Zimnat General Insurance, received a swift and comprehensive payout for property damages, allowing them to rebuild classrooms and staff quarters with minimal disruption to their academic…
Writes Lloyd Rabaya The African Christian Council International (ACCI) has called on the government to render national hero status to Archbishop Ezekiel Handinawangu Guti following his death on Wednesday. Guti was the founding leader of the Zimbabwe Assemblies of God Africa (ZAOGA), which managed to spread its wings to over 140 countries globally. In a…
By Elvis Dumba Traditional leaders in Zvimba South Constituency got a boost in carrying out their traditional duties after receiving bicycles from their legislator, Dr. Philip Chiyangwa. The traditional leaders who have been complaining of incapacitation in carrying out their duties were handed over the bicycles by Zvimba South Legislators who said traditional leaders are…
By Nimrod Ushe Nerumedzo is a national monument popularly known for a swarm of stink bugs (Harurwa) which throng annually to that place between the month of April and August. During that time, citizens of Bikita District, pour libation of traditional beer in petition and sacrifices to please the ancestors/vadzimu/amadhlozi for their precious gift of…
Writes Elvis Dumba Sanyati – The government has put adequate measures to ensure a successful 2023/24 agriculture season by ensuring the timeous availability of agriculture inputs with people being warned against abusing the program. Launching the Presidential conservation farming, Pfumvudza/Intwasa for Sanyati District, Mashonaland West Minister of State for Provincial Affairs and Devolution, Hon Marian…
In a bold step towards redefining the future of financial technology, Ukheshe has announced its official rebranding to EFT Corporation. The move consolidates Ukheshe’s pioneering digital solutions with EFT Corporation’s extensive reach and expertise under one unified brand, positioning it as a leading catalyst for financial inclusion in Africa. The rebranding of Ukheshe to EFT Corporation follows Ukheshe’s…
The Project Management Institute’s Zimbabwe Chapter will host its first event of the year in collaboration with international software giant, Oracle. Themed “The Role of Project Management in Digital Transformation”, the conference will encourage discussion around the tools and techniques which may be adopted by project managers working towards rebuilding a sustainable environment. Project management,…
By Tatenda Mujeyi The Procurement Regulatory Authority of Zimbabwe (PRAZ) is meant to foster transparency and accountability, the CEO, Mr Nyasha Chizu said at a breakfast meeting organised by Transparency International Zimbabwe in Harare today. PRAZ emphasised its establishment was a reflection of government’s commitment to effectively institute accountability and transparency on the procurement process….
SuperSport has acquired pay-TV media rights in Sub-Saharan Africa for the 2020 and 2024 Olympic Games and the next two winter Olympics, giving DStv viewers in Zimbabwe full access to these giant sporting events. Liz Dziva, publicity and public relations manager of MultiChoice Zimbabwe, said the acquisition and the ongoing SuperSport partnership with the International…
By Edward Makuzva THE Zimbabwe United Nations Association (ZUNA) is embarking on a 6 month project on clean up campaigns which educate communities on the importance of waste management in order to reduce disasters from land pollution. Speaking at the Clean-up Campaign in Dzivarasekwa Extension, recently, ZUNA National Youth Vice President Shereen Nhodza said the…
The second phase of the Future farm will also include upgrades to the existing road and farm infrastructure and digitizing the mechanisation and agronomy training material AGCO, Your Agriculture Company (NYSE:AGCO) (www.AGCOCorp.com), has revealed plans for further development of the Future Farm project in Zambia. This was announced on 31 July, 2019, at the 150ha…
Since the beginning of the COVID-19 outbreak, multilateral development banks have stepped up trade finance programs to support essential imports and key exports The COVID-19 pandemic has provoked the deepest economic downturn of our lifetimes. In addition to the ongoing shocks to supply and demand, international trade has been affected by a reduction in the…
Mentoring scheme supports innovators working on novel solutions to build resilience in the Horn of Africa, the Sahel, South Asia and Southeast Asia The Global Resilience Partnership (GRP) has announced the 16 winners of their Innovation Challenge, focused on surfacing resilience solutions across Africa and Asia. Challenge winners receive three months of technical advice, mentoring and…
The African Development Bank (www.AfDB.org) returns as a top-tier partner of the African Green Revolution Forum (AGRF) – Africa’s largest agriculture conference – taking place in Kigali, Rwanda, from 6-9 September 2022. On Monday, the Bank kicked off its AGRF 2022 activities by co-organizing a pre-forum side event focused on the African Emergency Food Production Facility…
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…
By Elvis Dumba Harare – Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission (ZACC) has arrested, Macduff Madega, a Zimbabwean High Court Sherriff. Madega is alleged to have been instructed to auction a stand by a judgment creditor in fulfillment of a judgment debt. According to ZACC papers, it is alleged that Madega attached and auctioned the property to the…
The latest episode of Shaka iLembe introduced a different tone compared to the end of episode five which saw the traditional newlywed love between King Senzangakhona kaJama (Senzo Radebe) and Queen Nandi kaMbengi (Nomzamo Mbatha) while this week’s episode six showcased a lot of emotional weight between the couple marking a nerve-wracking tale. Episode 6 marks trouble in…
By Patricia Mashiri Girls used to cook like their mothers but nowadays they drink like their fathers. Long back, beerhalls were usually occupied by men but in of late different age groups of women are seen overcrowding these places. The sad part is that these young ladies are not in beerhalls voluntarily but circumstances force…
Hundreds of young people from Stanmore in Gwanda Ward 4 who attended the sports and information cafes organised by Habakkuk Trust yesterday acquired requisite information on opportunities available for the youth to make sound empowerment decisions. The event was a follow up to the youth leadership camp and youth hub meetings where young people bemoaned…
By Bernard Marr A Chinese team of researchers has recently unveiled the world’s most powerful quantum computer – capable of manipulating 66 qubits of data. At the same time, a team at Cambridge University in the UK has created a quantum computing desktop operating system – which could be as significant a step at bringing quantum capabilities into…
By Nicole Winfield VATICAN CITY (AP) — Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI, the shy German theologian who tried to reawaken Christianity in a secularized Europe but will forever be remembered as the first pontiff in 600 years to resign from the job, died Saturday. He was 95. Benedict stunned the world on Feb. 11, 2013, when he…
The Environmental Management Agency, Birdlife Zimbabwe, NetOne, and Haka Game Park, among other stakeholders have joined hands in commemorating the belated World Wetlands Day under the theme, “Wetlands and Biodiversity.” This day marks the date of the adoption of the Convention on Wetlands on February 2, 1971, in the Iranian city of Ramsar, therefore the…
Flying is one of the fastest-growing sources of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and the most climate-intensive form of transport, studies show. Despite the fact that commercial aviation is responsible for only about 2-3% of global carbon emissions, researchers indicate that aviation emissions have more than doubled in the last 20 years and the sector is…
By Chimeno Azriel Afrosoft Holdings (a software company) has brought relief to mourners who were finding it difficult to give a befitting send off to their loved ones. The group has partnered with SAWA, a Swaziland based Company in developing and launching a new application called SHA-Shamwari Parwendo which is an all in one convenient…
The 5th Edition of the Africa Tourism Leadership Forum 2022, is currently underway in Gaborone, Botswana from the 24th to the 26th of October 2022. The Deputy Minister of Environment, Climate, Tourism, and Hospitality Industry Hon Barbara Rwodzi is leading the Zimbabwe delegation at this forum. The Africa Tourism Leadership Forum (ATLF) is a Pan-African…
Hon Chief Fortune Charumbira, the President of the Pan African Parliament (PAP) has set the ball rolling for the continental parliamentary body’s Bureau and Regional Caucuses to come up with a roadmap for the review of the Rules of Procedure. Chief Charumbira revealed this while officially opening the First Ordinary Session of the Sixth Parliament…
The Zimbabwe Election Support Network (ZESN) has welcomed the promulgation of Statutory Instrument (SI) 2 of 2022, proclaiming a date for the holding of by-elections to fill in vacancies in wards and constituencies. The holding of by-elections was indefinitely suspended as a means to curb the Covid-19 pandemic through SI 225A of 2020. In a…
By Coalition on Debt and Development (ZIMCODD) Recently, the World Bank announced that due to the impacts of Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19), poor countries including Zimbabwe have been pushed to new debt levels. David Malpass, the bank’s president, warned the virus had widened the gap between rich and poor nations, setting back progress by years…
