Event security has always been important but never more so than at present when thefts and robberies have become so common. Targets at events may be the gate takings at the event or the cash or cell phones carried by individuals. Mr Lol Ribeiro, customer service manager at leading security company Safeguard Security, which provides…
By Emily Barone The African continent is no stranger to famine. In the 1970s and ‘80s, countries across the Sahel plunged into a drought-induced food crisis. In the mid-80s, an estimated one million people died from food shortages in Ethiopia. Somalia faced widespread famine in the ‘90s. Both those countries, along with neighboring East African…
The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) joined the Ministers of Tourism of the G20 economies meeting in Buenos Aires in calling upon the G20 leaders to consider including tourism in their Agenda for its capacity to create more and better jobs. In his meeting with the President of Argentina, Mauricio Macri, and current G20 Chair, UNWTO…
The Crisis in Zimbabwe Coalition on October 30, 2018 met with the SADC Chairperson and President of Namibia, H.E Hage Geingob at State House in Windhoek, Namibia to brief him on the deepening political and economic crisis bedevilling Zimbabwe. The meeting, came upon a request by the Crisis in Zimbabwe Coalition and a delegation from…
Tendai Mashamhanda, son of businessman Alex Mashamhanda popularly known as Mashwede, has brought to the fore judicial corruption pitting Chief Justice Luke Malaba in a US$1,5 million involving opposition-aligned lawyers Tendai Biti and Advocate Thabani Mpofu. A letter availed to a local publication dated February 9 2024 addressed to the JSC Chairperson, Zimbabwe Human Rights…
Telecommunications company Econet and a global nutrition leader, Yara International ASA have launched “Generation Africa”, a partnership initiative to inspire young African entrepreneurs to join the agri-food sector for its viable business opportunities. Generation Africa will reach thousands of young people through its “GoGettaz” competition, which will award US$100,000 in prize money to two exceptional business…
During the day, USD 82 million worth of investment opportunities were explored by over 60 fast-growing small and medium (SMEs) enterprises Leading business leaders, policy makers and prominent development campaigners joined over 200 delegates to launch the first ever Nutrition Africa Investor Forum (httpss://www.GainHealth.org/knowledge-centre/event/nutrition-africa-investor-forum/) in Nairobi, Kenya. High-level representatives from the World Bank, European Commission, International Finance…
By Byron Mutingwende All roads are leading to Masvingo for the Women’s Entrepreneurship Day (WED) celebrations in Zimbabwe’s oldest city. WED is a global initiative with a mission to celebrate, support and empower women entrepreneurship worldwide. It was initiated in 2014 by the WED Worldwide Movement which is headquartered in New York in…
Lafarge Cement has continued to be on the path to accelerate progress towards its ambition to grow to a USD25m earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) business by 2023, the company’s Chief Executive Officer, Precious Nyika said at its 67th Annual General Meeting held today, 6 August 2021. Below, Spiked Online Media shares the Lafarge…
By Joyce Mukucha The Covid-19 pandemic which has seen cases and deaths surging every day making Zimbabwe a hotspot of the virus has hugely affected a local traditional dance group called Frankton Light School of Arts (FLISA) which was supposed to perform in Spain Arts Festival as Zimbabwean representatives. In an interview with Zimpapers Television…
The Zimbabwe Heritage Trust (ZHT) held a crash course in consciousness-raising for a group of musicians that expectedly and beautifully crashed. Who still has the temerity and sanity to craft colonial linkages to the current mess Zimbabwe is caught in? As one audience member said, the more we continue refusing responsibility for the current mess…
By Byron Mutingwende Victims of trafficking often fall prey to false promises of better opportunities; a discussion at the United States Embassy ‘s Public Affairs Section in Harare revealed Tuesday. Speaking at a “Food for Thought” discussion forum organised by the US Embassy, the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), the…
A historic partnership between a local energy-diversified firm, Power giants Africa, and GNEE China is expected to see improved electricity generation in Zimbabwe. Power Giants Africa is in the electricity transmission as well as high voltage substation construction and maintenance while GNEE China specializes in renewable energy systems, particularly solar and wind power. “The partnership…
By Tendai Guvamombe Foreign currency changers operating at various street points of Harare’s Central Business District (CBD) are reported to have remained operational despite the government intensifying clampdown on all illicit monetary dealings in the city. The outbreak of cholera in some parts of Harare’s Suburbs prompted the government of Zimbabwe to issue a directive…
Abuse of girls by anyone, let alone a medical doctor, is unheard of and must be condemned in the strongest of terms by all progressive forces. Staff Reporter Spiked Online has hidden the identity of the doctor for now since this is a developing story with threats to the reporter A prominent medical practitioner and…
By Patricia Mashiri The Zimbabwe Tourism Authority (ZTA) is in pursuit of maximising profits and economy revival through public-private partnerships. That emerged at a multi-stakeholder workshop of event planners and organisers, airlines, government departments and educational institutions on how to market Zimbabwe as a tourist destination, increase tourists stay in the country and improve…
By Chris Donkin Xiaomi founder and CEO Lei Jun set a goal for the device maker to solidify its position as the world’s second-largest smartphone manufacturer and take top spot within three years, as it launched its latest batch of products. In an annual address, Jun tempered recent reports stating the company’s smartphone shipments had exceeded Samsung’s in some…
The Kingdom of Morocco has been officially chosen as the host of the 24th Session of the World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO), to be held in 2021. At the conclusion of the 23rd General Assembly in St Petersburg, Member States of the United Nations specialised agency for tourism, were asked to choose between Morocco, Kenya and…
EcoCash, Zimbabwe’s leading mobile money platform, has launched an all-new mobile app, with enhanced security and a vastly improved and intuitive user interface, which includes several more features compared to the old app. The new application, which was launched in Harare today (Thursday, June 13, 2024), now allows EcoCash customers to send money to multiple…
11 August is Son and Daughter Day, yes a day dedicated to appreciating the special little peoples. MultiChoice Zimbabwe publicity and public relations Manager, Liz Dziva said it’s a special day that’s all about spending quality time with the kids-young or old, finding out what makes them tick, discovering their hopes and dreams – and simply…
The Pan African Positive Women’s Coalition (PAPWC-Zim) has said the incidence of HIV is higher among girls and women compared to boys and men hence the need for gender-sensitive policies that address the disparities. In his keynote address at the Zimbabwe Women Living With HIV National Forum Leadership (ZWLWHNF) and Governance Workshop that roared to…
The Zimbabwe Human Rights Commission (ZHRC) has said young people play a key role in the protection and promotion of human rights. The commission made the remarks as it joined the Government of Zimbabwe, the United Nations (UN) family and other Development Partners, Civil Society and all Stakeholders in commemorating the 2019 International Human Rights…
By Joyce Mukucha The Meteorological Services Department (MSD) has joined hands with United Nations, Education and Scientific Cultural Organisation (UNESCO), International Hydrological Programme, Princeton Climate Analytics and the Government of Zimbabwe in planning towards implementation of the National Framework for Climate Services (NFCS) to strengthen proactive climate risk management in Zimbabwe. Considering the current capacities…
In a Monetary Policy Statement issued by government on Monday, the tourism industry is among sectors identified to retain their foreign currency earnings to allow for recapitalisation. Export Retention for Tourism and Hospitality Industry “In order to respond to the adverse effects of COVID-19 on the tourism sector, which was hard-hit by the pandemic not…
The Journal of the International AIDS Society (JIAS) has launched a special issue, titled “Getting to the heart of stigma across the HIV continuum of care”, at AIDS 2022, the 24th International AIDS Conference. The content of the special issue was guided by Guest Editors Lucy Stackpool-Moore (International AIDS Society, Switzerland, and Watipa, Australia), Carmen…
It looks like the Disney Vault is dead. For years, Disney relied on limited time releases of its films on DVD and Blu-ray to encourage sales. The strategy worked. Consumers snapped up the titles to build out their home video collections. But in more recent years, DVDs have given way to streaming. For Disney, that’s…
An estimated 710 million children live in the 45 countries that are at the highest risk of suffering the impact of climate change, Save the Children warned yesterday. Floods, droughts, hurricanes, and other extreme weather events will have an especially deep impact on vulnerable children and their families. Children in these countries will for example…
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said Monday there is “no obstacle” to the implementation of a UN-Türkiye brokered grain export deal between Russia and Ukraine. His remarks came after Russian missiles struck Ukraine’s key Black Sea port of Odessa on Saturday in an attack that UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres “unequivocally” condemned. EU foreign policy chief…
By Lloyd Rabaya Tinayeshe Kariwo, a fourth-year student at the University of Zimbabwe (UZ) studying Electrical and Electronics Engineering, said the gap between education and industry can only be bridged through continued engagement between the two. This came to light today when global telecommunications giant Huawei held a career expo at the University of Zimbabwe…
By Joyce Mukucha As it launched the #RegisterElectEngage campaign, the Election Resource Centre (ERC) is continuing to make concerted efforts to ensure that non-registrants, especially young people, are able to register to vote and participate in the upcoming by-elections, delimitation process and in preparation of the 2023 harmonised elections. In its 2020 newsletter, ERC, highlighted…
The colonialist government of Rhodesia set up a township for blacks just a stone’s throw from modern-day Harare Central Business District to enable the natives to work in town and the nearby industrial sites. The place is called Mbare and is rich in history while it maintains itself as a centre of various activities for…
By Joyce Mukucha The Zimbabwe Chamber of Informal Economy Associations (ZCIEA) has voiced concern on the lockdown condition where certain sections have been allowed to trade and all the informal economy sections have been closed. The organisation bemoaned the shutdown of the informal activities indicating informal economy traders have a big bracket of essential services…
Zimbabwe will host Pakistan in April-May for two Test matches and three Twenty20 International (T20I) games. All the matches will be played at Harare Sports Club, with no spectators allowed in the stadium. The tour will begin with the T20I series scheduled for 21, 23, and 25 April – the matches are set…
Writes Lovemore Chazingwa (Health Reporter) Empirical medical evidence has proved that mass drug administration is among the key ways to combat infection and possible death from neglected tropical diseases (NTDs). This is opposed to seeking treatment after infection, which requires huge financial outlays, normally out of reach among impoverished citizens. Mass drug administration remains cardinal…
The Zimbabwe Association of Church-Related Hospitals (ZACH) is encouraging people living with HIV to be vaccinated in order for them to live healthy lives during this era of the deadly COVID-19 pandemic. This emerged at a virtual media briefing held today (Monday 2 August 2021) under the topic of discussion “HIV and COVID-19 Vaccines”. Dr….
Zimbabwe will host the ICC Under-19 Men’s Cricket World Cup 2026 together with neighbours Namibia, the International Cricket Council (ICC) has announced. The ICC confirmed the decision on Sunday after finalising the host countries for the next Under-19 men’s and women’s global events between 2024 and 2027. Zimbabwe Cricket Chairman Tavengwa Mukuhlani reacted to the…
The African Union Commissioner for Peace and Security has appealed to the Pan-African Parliament (PAP) Legislators to encourage member states to sign, ratify and domesticate the instruments presented by the African Union. Commissioner Smail Chergui addressed the Permanent Committees of the fifth Parliament of the Pan-African Parliament that took place in Midrand, South Africa. Putting emphasis on the…
By Kavit Majithia MTN Group finalised a deal to sell its holdings in its subsidiary in Afghanistan, progressing a goal to exit the Middle East, and highlighted gains across fintech and growing data traffic in a quarterly trading update. The South Africa-headquartered operator stated it had entered into an agreement with Beirut-based M1 New Ventures…
7 January 2019-ESR analysis on critical economic challenges facing Zimbabweans today Post the 30th July 2018 harmonised elections, one of the most important questions that Zimbabweans have had to deal with is how the new government will resolve the deep and complex economic problems Zimbabwe is grappling with. Economic commentators have expressed mixed views and…
By Desire Tshuma Sungura king Lucky Kumene and the Power Express band on Saturday last week launched his fourth album ”Kavhiri Kendege” in a private venue at Harare Gardens. ”I was inspired by the late sungura legends Leonard Tembo and Tongai Moyo whom I loved their beat at a very tender age. I grew up…
Writes Washington Nyanjowa Humans need to socialize, and in today’s technologically advanced age, social media is employed as a tool for this purpose. Our mental health and happiness are greatly impacted by our social interactions. Being socially linked to people can improve your life by reducing stress, anxiety, and depression, boosting self-esteem, bringing comfort and…
Book Review By Lovemore Chazingwa Author: Kudzanai Vere Title: Becoming A Person of Impact: The Six-Pack Approach Publisher: Transformational Mindset Institute ISBN: 9781779250957 Published: April 2020 Category: Transformative The publication is a piece pregnant with ingredients of a modern mind transcending spaces that were previously reserved for the elite and privileged. The title Becoming A…
The new report ‘European Union Tourism Trends’, prepared by the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) in cooperation with the European Commission, underscores tourism’s major social and economic benefits for 28 countries comprising the European Union (EU). EU destinations welcomed 538 million international overnight visitors in 2017, 40% of the world total. EU accommodation establishments provide over…
Econet Wireless Zimbabwe, the country’s largest telecommunications and technology company, has integrated employee wellness into its business strategy and adopted employee wellness programmes across the group. This follows a recent call by the company’s Chief Executive Officer, Mr Douglas Mboweni, for organizations to take employee wellness seriously by developing wellness KPIs (key performance indicators). Speaking…
By Tatenda Mujeyi Transparency International Zimbabwe (TIZ) is engaging in a research on the implications of corruption from a gender perspective. This emerged at a breakfast meeting the organization held today in Harare. The gendered challenges of corruption are argued to be affecting mainly women as the patriarchal nature of Zimbabwean society guaranteed male participation…
