WTO Landmark Agreement will boost COVID-19 vaccines production: SA

The South African government, local vaccine manufacturers, and organised labour yesterday welcomed the agreement at the World Trade Organisation (WTO) that can support the production of Covid-19 vaccines in developing countries. The agreement allows governments to authorize local manufacturers to produce vaccines or their ingredients, substances, or elements and utilize processes that are covered by…

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EcoSure Partners With MARS to Introduce Ambulance Service

Cassava Smartech Zimbabwe’s EcoSure insurance business has unveiled a package that will offer its customers access to ambulance services from MARS. The package, which was launched today by EcoSure in partnership with MARS, will allow existing and potential EcoSure policy holders to register and get access to Ambulance services throughout Zimbabwe. Cassava Smartech Zimbabwe CEO…

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South African based Zim visual artist in Save the Children fundraiser

By Elvis Dumba Cape Town, South Africa – A Zimbabwean-born South Africa-based visual artist has partnered with Save the Children (SA) in fundraising initiatives aimed to finance the organization’s work on various children’s issues. The talented artiste will headline The African Legal Awards art exhibition where an array of his artwork will be auctioned. Save…

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Chinese companies commit $1.4 Billion USD investment into Bankable Energy projects in Africa

The African Energy Chamber secured over $1.4bn in intentions to invest in Africa’s bankable projects in mining, oil & gas, power and renewables The African Energy Chamber (https://EnergyChamber.org) has just concluded a one-week working visit in Beijing where it met with senior officials from the Chinese government, heads of state-owned energy companies, and executives and entrepreneurs…

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Minister Ndlovu outlines Zimbabwe’s climate change development agenda

Taking into consideration the fact that climate change is real and continues to have adverse impacts on the African continent and Zimbabwe in particular, Honourable Mangaliso Ndlovu, the Minister of Environment, Climate, Tourism and Hospitality Industry has outlined a development agenda in response to the phenomenon. He made the remarks virtually in his Keynote Address…

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Caroline Chinengundu releases a single

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…

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Two Bills passed in Parliament, progress made on two others

By Veritas Both the National Assembly and the Senate sat last week and this week.   Two Bills were passed and progress made on two others. Bills Passed Consumer Protection Bill Following the announcement of the PLC’s non-adverse report on the extensive Committee Stage amendments made previously,  the National Assembly passed the amended Bill on 13th June. …

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MSF launches multimedia campaign to fight HIV stigma in DRC

Doctors Without Borders (MSF) in collaboration with National Multisectoral Program against AIDS (PNMLS), the Jeunesse Espoire (Youth Hope) Association, the Congolese Union of People Living with HIV Organizations (UCOP+), the Congolese Associations Network Together against HIV / AIDS (RACOJ) and the National Network of Organizations of Assisi Community Support People Living with HIV groups (RNOAC_GS / PLWHA) launches the #ZWA NGA BIEN (Look at…

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Empower Bank initiative: Youths have mixed feelings

Youths have expressed mixed feelings regarding empowerment initiatives such as the Empower Bank fund. ZANU (PF) national youth leader Tendai Chirau said he was impressed by the ability of the Empower Bank loan facility for backing up youths’ businesses and boosting entrepreneurship among youths in Zimbabwe. Chirau said Zimbabwe was the first country in Africa…

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Zimbabwe Women squeeze home against Thailand Women

Thailand Women – 104-4 in 20 overs (Nannapat Koncharoenkai 62*, Chanida Sutthiruang 33*, Natthakan Chantham 6; Christabel Chatonzwa 2/18, Josephine Nkomo 1/17, Audrey Mazvishaya 1/24) Zimbabwe Women – 107-9 in 19.3 overs (Chipo Mugeri-Tiripano 30, Modester Mupachikwa 29, Chiedza Dhururu 15; Onnicha Kamchomphu 3/18, Nattaya Boochatham 3/18, Suleeporn Laomi 2/22)   Zimbabwe Women won by…

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US trip not to call for sanctions against Zanu PF: PDP

The People’s Democratic Party (PDP) has refuted allegations that the trip to the United States (US) by the MDC-Alliance was to call  for the extension of sanctions, specifically those contained in the Zimbabwe Democracy Recovery Act (ZIDERA). The MDC Alliance has deployed a team which includes PDP President Tendai Biti, Prof Welshman Ncube, Hon Adv…

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Victoria Falls’s Zambezi Boutique Guest House: Going the extra mile to offer the best

Fresh. Exquisite. Dependable. Majestic. Refreshing. Compact. Versatile. Different. This is a fair trial but inadequate attempt to describe Victoria Falls’ most recent, attractive, and popular citadel of tourism and hospitality services – the Zambezi Guest House. It is completely private – secluded and nestled in a peaceful suburb of Victoria Falls, approximately a 1 km…

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AU member states committed to addressing food and nutrition insecurity

To demonstrate their commitment to addressing food and nutrition insecurity, African Union member states and other key stakeholders are in Lusaka for the 14th Africa Day on Food and Nutrition Security (ADFNS) and the 19th Comprehensive Africa Agriculture Development Programme Partnership Platform (CAADP PP). In her keynote speech while officially opening the meeting today, Mrs….

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Theatre in the Park: nexus between creatives and the digital world in combating coronavirus

“In these trying times, it’s incumbent upon the creative and cultural industries to provide relief to an otherwise potentially depressed human race. Without theatre, film, music, dance and many other art forms, humanity would find itself in an abyss. Covid 19, demands us creatives to be dynamic and outward thinking in ensuring we do our…

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Construction Conglomerate Calls for Africa-led Infrastructure Revolution

By Own Correspondent   Design and construction company Khato Civils says the time has come for African firms to champion an Africa-led infrastructure revolution on the continent.   Khato Civils chairman Simbi Phiri says it is for this reason the company is on an expansion drive to the SADC region and Africa.   “To improve…

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Zimnat helps local journalist sharpen business reporting skills

Zimnat is sponsoring a Zimbabwean financial journalist’s participation in the annual Sanlam Summer School for Financial Journalists being held in Hartebeespoort, which is outside Johannesburg in South Africa, next week. After inviting media houses to nominate a young business or financial reporter who might benefit from this summer school, Zimnat decided to sponsor Tatira Zwinoira,…

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African Green Revolution Forum 2019: AfDB, partners relaunch agriculture platform

Platform important tool for learning lessons from each other and to help move Africa to a more dynamic agriculture The African Development Bank  (AfDB.org), the Rockefeller Foundation and the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation have relaunched a platform to assist African agriculture ministers and other key stakeholders to promote strong growth in agricultural production and…

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Kenya: Improved access to testing and care reduced new HIV infections in Homa Bay

Brienne Prusak – MSF Medical & Global Health Press Officer Working with local health facilities to bring quality HIV/AIDS testing and treatment closer to communities improved public health and significantly reduced the percentage of the people living with HIV in Ndhiwa sub-county in Homa Bay, Kenya, according to a study released this month by the…

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NetOne at HIFA to cement its support for sports, arts and culture

By Byron Mutingwende   In it is quest to foster the development of sports, arts and culture as well as improving the environment, NetOne has partnered the Harare International Festival of the Arts (HIFA).   Announcing the partnership at a press conference on the eve of the official opening of HIFA, Lazarus Muchenje, the Chief…

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MSMEs critical to sustainable development for Zimbabwe, says Honourable Mutsvangwa

Own Correspondent The Minister of Women Affairs, Community, Small and Medium Enterprises Development, Honourable Senator Monica Mutsvangwa has implored Governments across the world to prioritise Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises as they are key to sustainable development and equitable distribution of resources. Addressing delegates at the 8th World Investment Forum, which took place in Abu…

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Sasai talent promotion extended due to public demand

Cassava Fintech International (CFI) has extended its #African&Talented promotion to November 29, 2020, due to public demand. The talent show promotion, which seeks to identify and support talent across the continent, was initially launched in September on the Sasai App. But, according to the company, it has been hugely popular leading to the decision to…

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Cassava Smartech and Comviva win Changing Lives Award at the East Africa Com Awards

Cassava Smartech and Comviva have jointly won the East Africa Com Award in the “Changing Lives” category for Cassava’s EcoCash mobile money service powered by mobiquity® Money. The award was presented recently at Radisson Blu Hotel in Nairobi, Kenya. This is the second consecutive award for both companies as they won the award in 2018…

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The Charity Projects helping children with intellectual and developmental disabilities

By Tendai Guvamombe The Charity Projects, a locally-based non-profit making organization is determined to strengthen its capacity in rendering unwavering support towards children living with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The move is set to become a game-changer in ensuring the health, safety, and warfare of disadvantaged children. Over the years, the NGO has been making…

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Afreximbank Signs $100 Million Partnership Agreement with Indonesia Eximbank

The African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) and the Indonesia Eximbank yesterday in Bali, Indonesia, entered into an agreement to commit up to $100 million to support businesses and trade activities between Indonesia and African countries. The agreement, signed on the sidelines of the Indonesia-Africa Forum, will support African imports from Indonesia and African exports to Indonesia…

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Time for Zimbabwe to hold first presidential debates

Imagine President Emmerson Mnangagwa squaring off with other presidential candidates such as MDC Alliance hopeful Advocate Nelson Chamisa, National People’s Party (NPP) Dr Joice Mujuru and Alliance for People’s Agenda (APA) candidate Dr Nkosana Moyo. Zimbabwe has never had a live presidential debate but that may change ahead of the ensuing harmonised elections in July/August….

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Training addresses challenges related to climate change for local governments

On December 3rd, 2022 in Agadir, the 6th edition of the African Forum of Territorial Managers and Training Institutes targeting Local Governments (FAMI6_2022) came to an end. Download document: https://bit.ly/3HbJidl The Forum was held over 6 days, from November 28th to December 03rd, 2022 at the Training Center of the Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy of the Ibn…

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MultiChoice Talent Factory: feature films produced by the Academy’s Class of 2019!

 ‘Savannah Skies’ and ‘The Painting’  launched at an exclusive VIP screening   ·         Films to also make their debut on DStv’s Zambezi Magic Two original feature films produced by students at the MultiChoice Talent Factory Academy for Southern Africa were  given a joint premiere in Lusaka last week and will now be given greater exposure across the region. Liz Dziva, publicity…

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CiZC implores Nigerian authorities to exercise restraint in dealing with protestors

The Crisis in Zimbabwe Coalition (CiZC), an umbrella body of civil society organisations in Zimbabwe is imploring Nigerian authorities to desist from the use of excessive force as citizens protest against police brutality. The coalition notes with concern that the Nigerian authorities have unleashed the army against citizens protesting against the brutality of the Special…

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