Learners benefit from FREE access to online curriculum-based content Econet Wireless Zimbabwe (EWZ), which last year expanded its Ruzivo Smart Learning service to secondary school curricula, says it is targeting improved O Level pass rates this year, on the back of increased access to the technology-driven platform, now being accessed by close to a…
By Tatenda Mujeyi The Africa Continental Free Trade Area (ACFTA) conference held in Harare ended yesterday with multiple recommendations that Zimbabwe can employ to better the free trade process. Recommendations that the conference made on the Free Trade agreement include capacity building, effective communication, transparency, information flow, renewable energy promotion, improvements on macro-economic environment and…
The Zimbabwe National Educators Union (ZINEU) has flatly rejected the much-anticipated government’s 25% salary increase offer this month and another 45% in July. Below, Spiked Online Media reproduces the ZINEU statement: This offer was flatly rejected with the contempt it deserved. Lessons drawn from these talks: The government’s sincerity in the past and present talks…
The Post Malabo Framework is going to shape the Food Systems landscape for Africa for the next 10 years, Mrs. Estherine Fotabong, the Director of Agriculture, Food Security and Environmental Sustainability of the African Union Development Agency (AUDA-NEPAD) has said. She said so in her concluding remarks for the Validation Workshop for the Post-Malabo…
‘I will continue to talk to the government to see if we can resolve this very simple matter,’ says Duncan Smith Writes Zuhal Demirci A ruling Conservative Party lawmaker on Thursday called for direct flights from the UK to the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC). Iain Duncan Smith sent a video message to the…
By Charles Dhewa The survival of African informal markets is hinged on fluid succession pathways based on indigenous knowledge systems. Old people who inherited trading stalls from their parents smoothly move out of the market after training their children or relatives to take over. Those taking over will have taken years under-studying those retiring and…
For the first time since 2003, Zimbabwe will tour England for bilateral cricket following an agreement between the two sides to play a four-day men’s Test match in 2025. The match is scheduled for 28-31 May 2025, at a venue to be confirmed. This historic tour follows discussions between Zimbabwe Cricket (ZC) and the England…
Research conducted by Dr Thuy Nguyen and Dr Eve Todesco in the coordinated research team headed by Pr Anne-Geneviève Marcelin (Hôpital Pitié-Salpêtrière, AP-HP Sorbonne Université, Inserm UMR1 1136) and funded by the ANRS has focussed on shared HCV transmission networks among HIV-positive and HIV-negative men having sex with men (MSM) in Paris. These results will…
Thisability Hub in collaboration with Vana Trust today launched an accessible Vaya Taxi Service – a first-ever highly technological taxi in Zimbabwe that will see many people with disabilities have an improved mode of mobility. Special appreciation was extended to Cassava Smartech for helping in fulfilling the dreams of those with disabilities after it chipped…
Under the high patronage of H.E. Denis Sassou Nguesso, President of the Republic of Congo, the Pan-African Parliament (PAP) in collaboration with the Republic of Congo and the United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS), will hold a High-Level Pan-African Summit on HIV/AIDS and health financing in Africa from 11 to 12 July 2019 in Brazzaville, Congo. The…
By Byron Mutingwende Ecofarmer is working towards modernising agriculture by embracing technologies in order to improve production efficiency, achieve food security and profitability for farmers. In a speech read on his behalf by Mr. Leonard Munamati – the Provincial Crop and Livestock Production Officer for Mashonaland East Province at the Ecofarmer Agri-tech expo…
In a collaborative effort, the Pan-African Parliament (PAP) Permanent Committee on Rural Economy, Agriculture, Natural Resources and Environment, and the Committee on Monetary and Financial Affairs have unanimously agreed to support the European Parliament’s Financial Transaction Tax on Climate Action (FTTCA) law. Their resolution further calls upon member countries of the European Union to adopt…
Writes Marlvin Ngiza In response to President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s declaration for a Clean-Up Campaign every first Friday of every month, youth affiliated with Teen Rescue Mission (TRM) in partnership with the Chitungwiza Municipality yesterday participated in the noble cause. The clean-up exercise covered areas which include St Mary’s Police to Unit O main Chitungwiza Road….
By Own Correspondent A South African-based Hip Hop artiste is making waves with a new extended play (EP) record entitled ‘ThrowBack Chronicles’ which he made renditions of popular classing songs . In an interview from his Cape Town base, Knowledge Muvuti affectionately known as Chronnic revealed that the new project was inspired by popular old school…
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…
Rangers began the day with six wickets down for only 54 runs in their second innings, a lead of only 42 runs with all their major batsmen gone. Three more wickets went down quickly, making the total 62 for nine wickets at one stage. Alvin Chiradza was bowled by Victor Nyauchi for his…
Zimbabwe is geared to host the 6th Transform Africa Summit (TAS) from the 26th to the 28th of April 2023 at Victoria Falls. The Transform Africa Summit is the leading African tech and digital event organised by Smart Africa which gathers over 3000 delegates from more than 100 countries to engage in the digital transformation…
Zimbabwe Tourism Authority has stepped up its domestic tourism marketing efforts by partnering with Sports Tourism Inc to hold the Victoria Falls Sports Tourism Experience to held on 24-26 September in Victoria Falls. The objective of the festival is to promote sports tourism, market destination Zimbabwe and create sustainable development for marginalised communities in resort towns….
Business Reporter The Board and Management of CABS announced the appointment of Mehluli Mpofu as the Managing Director and Cecil Tanyaradzwa Ndoro as the Deputy Managing Director of CABS. Mehluli commenced his service as the Managing Director beginning 1 April 2020. He takes over from Simon Hammond who proceeds on pre-retirement leave effective 1 April….
By Special Correspondent The Zimbabwe Human Rights Association (ZimRights) director, Okay Machisa, implored the diplomatic community and the civil society solidarity partners in Southern Africa to help Zimbabwe urgently resolve its socioeconomic and political problems. Machisa was speaking during a diplomatic briefing on the Zimbabwe situation held at the Sirra Burgers Park Hotel in Pretoria,…
By Staff Reporter The capital city will lead efforts aimed at attracting investment in the country, the Minister of State for Harare Metropolitan Province Honourable Oliver Chidau has said. In that regard, Harare City will implement laws which will govern proper procedures for those who want residential stands and those who allocate them. Hon Chidau…
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…
Business Process Outsourcing – more commonly known as ‘BPO’ – is one of the fastest growing ICT-based industries that is creating jobs and upon which the new economies are based, Dr. Jenfan Muswere, the Minister of ICT, Postal and Courier Services has said. He made the remarks in his keynote address at the Contact Centre…
On this International Day to End Obstetric Fistula commemorated on 23 May each year, the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) has called for greater support for the Campaign to End Fistula in Zimbabwe to help restore the dignity of women and girls who have obstetric fistula. Obstetric fistula is one of the most serious and…
The Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport’s (CILT) branches in South Africa, Zimbabwe, and Namibia are proud to announce a diverse line-up of presenters who will speak at its upcoming Regional Logistics and Transport Conference, scheduled for 19 to 21 November 2024, at the Nasrec Expo Centre in Johannesburg, South Africa. This landmark event, held…
The African Risk Capacity Insurance Limited (ARC Ltd) has appointed Dr Jennifer Blanke to its Board of Directors. Dr Blanke was, until recently, the Vice-President for Agriculture, Human and Social Development of the African Development Bank Group, based in Abidjan, Cote d’Ivoire, where she was responsible for overseeing the strategy, lending and programming for a…
Liquid Telecom, Africa’s leader in digital infrastructure, has completed one of the most audacious projects ever built on the continent, according to its founder and Chairman of the Econet Group, Strive Masiyiwa. Masiyiwa wrote: Next week on Tuesday President Felix Tshisekedi of the DRC will officially commission our fibre link which runs from…
By Harry Ruka Mazhindu “A career decision is momentous. It’s not only a declaration of independence; a once off expression of one’s identity, but more importantly, an assertion of what one wants to be moving forward”- Julian Kimble. For IIanga, this moment came 31 years ago with the release of their first album “Visions Foretold”…
Global leaders and experts at the Summit of the Future have shared views about creating a more effective and inclusive global governance system capable of addressing contemporary challenges in pursuit of promoting sustainable development. President of Namibia, HE Nangolo Mbumba at Summit: “The world of 1945… is contrastingly different from the world of 2024….
The Southern African Development Community (SADC) will on 20 May 2024 hold a virtual Extraordinary Summit of Heads of State and Government to discuss the humanitarian situation in the region, following the ongoing El Niño induced drought that has negatively impacted the lives and livelihoods of an estimated 58 million people. The Extraordinary Summit will…
Writes Tarcisious Marondedze The Catholic Church has faced criticism from various quarters, including some Pentecostal churches and self-proclaimed pastors. While constructive criticism can be beneficial, unfair and misleading attacks harm not only the Catholic Church but also the broader Christian community. This article addresses the unfair criticism of the Catholic Church by fake pastors and…
The winners of the Platform for Agricultural Risk Management (PARM) Stories Challenge were sponsored by the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) to attend the commemoration of the 15th Africa Day for Food and Nutrition Security (ADFNS), the 20th edition of the Comprehensive Africa Agriculture Development Programme (CAADP) Partnership Platform (PP) and the associated Malabo…
Elton Gomori I am not a prophet of doom or an evangelist of fantasies but an equally qualified preacher of reality. Zimbabwe is beyond any shadow of doubt one of the world’s most phenomenal tourist destinations. This is so because of her variety of flora and fauna, majestic landforms and of course, exceptional manmade structures…
Environment, Climate, Tourism, and Hospitality Industry Zimbabwean Minister Honourable Nqobizitha Mangaliso Ndhlovu is leading the Zimbabwe delegation at the ongoing Africa Hospitality Investment Forum (AHIF) at Raddison Blue Hotel in Nairobi, Kenya. The AHIF is running back to back with AviaDev Africa which is running from 12-14 and 14-16 respectively in Nairobi under the theme,…
Exercising is just one step towards building muscles. It is because even with numerous hours of strenuous exercise, the wrong nutrition will most likely interfere with your muscle-building journey. Your body requires macronutrients to build and maintain lean muscles. Below are seven foods to optimize for muscle growth and recovery: Eggs Lack of proteins in…
On its 18th anniversary in Zimbabwe, the U.S. President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) has announced the 2021 PEPFAR Heroes Award for outstanding individuals who have made a meaningful contribution to Zimbabwe’s response to HIV and AIDS over the past 18 years. PEPFAR has partnered with the Zimbabwe Network of People Living with HIV…
Aspiring Member of the House of Assembly for Mt Pleasant Constituency, Mr. Beadle Musatye Gwasira has promised to bring meaningful development and sanity to the area. Speaking to this publication ahead of the impending plebiscite scheduled for 23 August this month, the experienced politician and tactician said there is more that he is planning to…
With the increase there has been in armed robberies, Safeguard Security has urged householders to create safe zones within their homes that they and their family can take refuge in if their home is broken into. Those who live in houses where there is a door or doors closing off the passage to their…
NMB Bank on Thursday last week handed over to Dzikwa Trust, groceries, toiletries, masks and sanitisers to assist the trust in feeding more than 850 vulnerable children in and around Harare’s Dzivarasekwa suburb. The Trust’s centre in Dzivarasekwa normally provides a hot meal every day except Sunday to more than 400 orphaned and vulnerable children,…
With the Zimbabwean economy opening up and new possibilities for trade emerging, Zimnat has established a specialist division offering trade credit insurance to cover the risk of payment default that a trader supplying goods on credit faces. The new stand-alone division, which is located at 71 Mull Road in Harare’s Belvedere suburb, also offers…
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…
The Sub-Regional Office for Southern Africa UN Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) supported a two-day workshop to work with Zimbabwean experts to develop an Action Plan on alignment and harmonization of regional and national frameworks on industrialization in Zimbabwe. In a joint press release, the Ministry of Industry and Commerce (Zimbabwe) and the Sub-Regional Office…
Popular talk show hostess, Dr Rebecca Chisamba, says she relishes her Australian tour scheduled for next month. Dr Chisamba who hosts the popular Mai Chisamba Show on ZBCTV will be holding two shows one in Perth on March 30 and Sydney on March 22, 2019. “I am humbled that people out there are noticing the…
By Byron Mutingwende Migration should be looked at through the lens of the common good and not as a problem since it is a tool for development. That appeared at the international conference on migration that was organised by the Catholic University of Zimbabwe and held in Harare from the 27th of February…
