By Bertalan Meskó, MD, PhD In the era of fake news, mask naysayers and, dare we say, covidiots, relevant news often gets lost under the rubble of conspiracy theories and what not. 2020 already feels like a lucid fever dream as it is and we would be better off being well-informed by trustworthy sources of information. However, even leading authorities…
Educators can now share the journeys of very young African entrepreneurs in the #ItStartsWithYou series that highlights key moments that led to their success Today sees the launch of a new mini-documentary and case study series about very young African entrepreneurs designed to enable high-school and university educators to engage students meaningfully about entrepreneurship as…
The Harare Residents’ Trust (HRT) has followed the debate on the operations of City Parking and the Harare Municipal Traffic Enforcement Police, both entities under the City of Harare. The organisation averred that the City of Harare has been largely dishonest about the financial relationship that exists between the Traffic Enforcement Police and the City…
By Abigail Mzimbawakhe (Midlands Correspondent) Two juveniles from Gokwe North who sold a flash disc that they had stolen were recently arraigned before Magistrate Shotgame Masaiwona after it was found with a man from their neighborhood. It is alleged that Principal Tatenda Makumbirofa was found with the flash disc that matched the one that was…
According to the third quarter performance report for the postal and telecommunications sector released by the Postal and Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (POTRAZ) Director-General, Dr Gift Machengete in Harare today, OneMoney had the highest market share in terms of active subscriptions. “The mobile penetration rate increased by 3.4% to reach 88.2% from 84.8% recorded in the…
By Joyce Mukucha In an effort to end Tuberculosis(TB)as well well as advocating for political commitment to ensure that TB remains on top of the national agenda, the Stop TB Partnership Zimbabwe has joined hands with Stop TB Partnership Geneva and several key actors in stepping up the fight to mitigate the disease in the…
The Amalgamated Rural Teachers Union of Zimbabwe (ARTUZ) has described as the height of insincerity the move by the government of officially hiking fuel by over 150% at a time when they are offering Civil servants a mere 10% salary increase. As it stands, the fuel price hike is still lower than the actual price…
The Postal and Telecommunications Regulatory Authority of Zimbabwe (POTRAZ) has urged stakeholders to utilise existing technologies to combat the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19). The call by POTRAZ Director-General, Dr. Gift Machengete follows the pronouncement of the 21-day lockdown directive to begin on Monday 30 March 2020 announced by President Emmerson Mnangagwa. Considering the essential nature…
By Byron Mutingwende Jacob Jaya (not real name) squatters to mend the tyre of his rickety 1998 Nissan model car imported from Japan. Jaya is a senior tutor at one of the famous nursing schools in the country. “For someone like me, it pains me that my lifestyle is no better than that…
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,”…
Hon Tongai Mnangagwa, the Deputy Minister of Tourism and Hospitality Industry has said Zimbabwe is prepared to offer a seamless end-to-end travel experience for tourists. Speaking to this publication from Saudi Arabia where he is leading the Zimbabwean delegation in commemorating World Tourim Day, Hon Mnangagwa said this year’s celebrations running under the theme “Tourism…
Speculation of the future of LG Electronics’ troubled smartphone division intensified, with The Korea Herald reporting a review was underway to define if it would downsize, sell or withdraw from the market completely. A representative told the newspaper a “cold judgement” on the best choice needed to be made following continued “fierce” market conditions in the smartphone…
By Elvis Dumba Banket – A Banket teenager was on Friday afternoon murdered over an argument regarding an outstanding debt of a substance or drug commonly called “guka” abused by many young people. Tino Chazungaira was beaten to death by his peers at House number 767 Kuwadzana Township, Banket. The house is well known as…
By Habakkuk Trust The prevailing harsh economic conditions coupled with the devastating impacts of climate change have plunged communities into the doldrums of vulnerability. Growing food insecurity is the norm in most rural areas as the Government’s Food Insecurity Mitigation Program seems to fail to cope with increasing vulnerability in rural households. The situation which…
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…
With youth unemployment in sub-Saharan Africa reaching over 11 million and a further 69% of young people identifying as the ‘working poor’, key public and private sector stakeholders have outlined a plan to tackle the challenges faced by youth in the region through fostering pro-employment growth. The proposal to be discussed at the Forum taking…
The top 10 business ideas in the 2019 Value Creation Challenge have been announced in Harare. These were selected after a rigorous pitching process before a panel of distinguished judges at the Eight2Five Innovation Hub in the capital. The Value Creation Challenge, through a partnership between Old Mutual Zimbabwe and British Council, is a nationwide…
The world is witnessing increasing polarization, populism, nativism, exclusion, and conflict, according to the 2023-24 Human Development Report (HDR). This was revealed by His Excellency Mr. Edward Kallon, the UN Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator at the dialogue session of the 2023-2024 HDR today 20 March 2024 at Cresta Lodge in Harare. Key dignitaries during the…
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The Climate Research and Advocacy Trust (CRAT), a non-profit making organisation that focuses on providing strategies that help communities to adapt and mitigate climate change has stressed the need to practice sustainable agriculture to ensure that environment and nature are being protected. This comes after the organisation has noted with deep concern how population increase…
By Rudo Tivaone The physical, socioeconomic, and social background of a learner has an impact on the learner’s academic performance. Children from poor families tend to have more disadvantages which leads to poor academic results as compared to those who come from well-up families. However, to a lesser extent, some children from poor backgrounds perform…
Cholera outbreak in Harare highlights a major breakdown of water treatment infrastructure and requires a holistic approach from stakeholders. HARARE – The Zimbabwean authorities must urgently take measures to stop and address the cholera epidemic that has so far claimed 20 lives, Amnesty International said after the government today declared the outbreak a national disaster….
Despite low turnout at Madirirano edition held for the first time at upmarket Alex Sports Club Saturday businessman and popular blesser Uncle Rolen turned heads when he and his friend showed up with large entourage of women. Also part of the entourage was Mike Chimombe who of late has been the talk of town for…
By Dumisani O. Nkomo The new government administration has adopted the term “Zimbabwe is open for business “ as its official policy statement . I would like to argue that whilst in terms of rhetoric Zimbabwe may be open for business a lot needs to be done in order to really make Zimbabwe open for…
HE Chido C Mpemba has made Zimbabwe proud by sharing the podium with the Deputy Secretary General of the United Nations (UN) HE Amina J Mohammed and the Botswana President HE Dr. Mokweetsi Eric Keabetswe Masisi at the world body meeting in New York. Mpemba who is serving as the chairperson of the Cabinet and…
Credit rating underpinned by Afreximbank’s strong status as one of the largest Multilateral Development Banks within the African region The African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank), Africa’s foremost multilateral trade finance institution, announces that Global Credit Rating (GCR) has affirmed its international scale long-term and short-term issuer ratings of A- and A2, respectively, with a stable outlook. In addition,…
By Tafadzwa Muranganwa The proliferation of citizen journalism, blogging, and vlogging among other alternative media have made the definition of a professional journalist in Zimbabwe difficult. This was heard at the Media Alliance of Zimbabwe (MAZ) engagement meeting on Wednesday. Media stakeholders including the Voluntary Media Council of Zimbabwe (VMCZ), the Zimbabwe Union of Journalists…
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…
By Chimeno Azriel South African-based Zimbabwean gospel musician Caroline Chinengundu better known as Tete Mirriam has done it again when she released another single gospel track ‘Makafanira Kurumbidzwa’ featuring Pastor Joshua Shumba. The single track was recently launched on her social media platforms. Speaking to the Gospel singer during the launch. she said the single…
Chief Fortune Charumbira, the President of the Pan African Parliament (PAP), is among the dignitaries in Kigali, Rwanda for the Retreat on the African Union (AU) Reforms and the Agenda 2063. As he arrived ahead of schedule for the meeting slated for 8 to 11 June 2023 to give him enough time to prepare for…
By Freddie Ndindana When you are passing or driving next to a beautiful farm with crops that are in good shape and well managed, sometimes you start to think of farming or ask yourself what farming takes. You’ve dreamt of becoming a successful farmer, and you’re prepared to venture into the ever-changing world of the…
Southern Rocks – 292 and 325 all out in 90.5 overs (Andre Odendaal 47, Tafadzwa Tsiga 46, Richmond Mutumbami 43; Clive Chitumba 4/66, Wellington Masakadza 3/57, Victor Nyauchi 1/23) Mountaineers – 211 and 252 all out in 84.2 overs (Gary Chirimuuta 89, Joylord Gumbie 48, Donald Tiripano 43; Roy Kaia 5/62, Tendai Chisoro 3/71) …
By Patricia Mashiri Following the 100 days target by the President of Zimbabwe the Harare City council is working tirelessly to reach its goals within the targeted days. They want to achieve greatness through their theme which targets achieving world city status by 2025. Zvenyika Chawatama, a Harare City Council Director, said since last year…
Anticipated new hotels will mark debut in Liberia while strengthening presence in Morocco and Ghana From the Forum de l’Investissement Hôtelier Africain in Marrakech, Marriott International (www.Marriott.com) announced three new deal signings across North and West Africa, reinforcing the company’s commitment to expanding its presence across the continent. The new deal signings highlight the company’s growth…
The increased popularity and legalisation of cannabis in most industrialised nations resulted in making CBD oil an integral part of recovery routines for athletes. After a long and intensive training session, athletes require all the help that they can get to recover quickly. Nowadays, athletes are going for CBD oil due to its popularity and…
In response to President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s public statements welcoming international observers to monitor the upcoming Zimbabwe elections, the International Republican Institute (IRI) and the National Democratic Institute (NDI) are deploying a joint Zimbabwe International Election Observation Mission (ZIEOM) to observe the 2018 Zimbabwe elections. The IRI-NDI ZIEOM has opened an office in the Milton Park…
By Michael Mashiri The Government appears to be concentrating on strengthening its power and fighting political enemies than doing away with political corruption, Zimbabwe Democracy Institute (ZDI) official has said. At a press conference held in the Harare yesterday, Mr Bekezela Gumbo, the Zimbabwe Democracy Institute Principal Researcher said, from the research they had conducted,…
High-level European and African energy stakeholders united to discuss the potential of Africa’s hydrocarbon and renewable resources to help attain global energy security As the European Union (EU) restructures its plans for energy security in light of shifting geopolitical realities, the Africa-Europe Roundtable – organized on the first day of African Energy Week 2022…
People all over the world are developing ways to live in harmony with nature and each other. They are generating renewable resources, restoring ecosystems, nurturing solidarity, and building health, wholeness, and resilience. They are bringing life back to damaged land and oceans and reversing silent springs. The Lush Spring Prize is now open for applications…
By Linda Masarira (LEAD President) As Africa celebrates the day of the African child it is important to also note that the real African child has nothing to celebrate. African children are being exploited as cheap labour in the Democratic Republic of Congo, Tanzania, South Africa and many other African countries. The African child is…
Bonn, Germany – Proper progress is urgently needed at the UNFCCC climate negotiations this week as, with each day passing, the talks are turning into a cesspit of inaction. Underscoring this is how divorced Bonn is fast becoming from real-world conversations, while long-standing inequities within the UNFCCC process, and between and within countries, are worsening. Providing…
By Veritas Man has always known about the importance of water. Water is a diverse resource and ultimately the survival of man is centred on its availability. In 1992, following the United Nations Conference on Environment and Development in Rio De Janeiro, it was decided that 22 March would become World Water Day. The purpose…
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Since Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) declared its first case of COVID-19 on March 10, the coronavirus has gradually spread across the country. Congolese authorities are working to reduce the spread of disease, especially in the capital, Kinshasa, with some 13 million residents. The government implemented preventive measures, including movement restrictions, a partial lockdown of…
By Elvis Dumba Banket – ZANU PF leaders have been urged to be united in an effort to protect and preserve the current freedom and peace being currently enjoyed in the country. Mashonaland West ZANU PF Provincial Chairperson and Provincial Affairs and Devolution Minister of State Mary Mliswa-Chikoka made the remarks to the party’s leaders,…
