By Anyway Yotamu Africa is the only region where COVID-19 cases are not increasing, according to the World Health Organization Director-General Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus. He made the remarks in his speech on Monday at the Financial Times Africa Summit held virtually. “One of the few encouraging trends is in Africa, which has been less…
By Lovemore Chazingwa Issues to do with efficient and effective justice delivery system can be strengthened in the wake of a policy dialogue convened for policymakers within the ambit of the Justice, Law and Order Sector (JLOS), convened at Kadoma Hotel and Conference Center, Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Justice Legal and Parliamentary Affairs…
The Zimbabwe Digital Economy Diagnostic , a new report developed by the World Bank, finds that its digital financial services are the strongest foundation for the further development of the digital economy in the country. Among Zimbabwe’s key strengths is the widely used digital payment system, through which 96 percent of all transactions in the country…
By Joyce Mukucha The Ministries of Health and Child Care(MHoCC) and Finance and Economic Development (MoFED) have reiterated a compelling need to develop innovative ways of supporting the health sector to ensure that its value chain and all other sectors directly or indirectly are linked to health delivery are appropriately aligned to the national objective…
The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Honourable Fredrick Shava, has opened the First Session of the Zimbabwe-Belarus Joint Permanent Commission on Cooperation (JPCC). Honourable Sergei Aleinik, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Belarus and Co-Chair of the First (1st) Session of the Joint Permanent Commission on Cooperation between the Republic of Zimbabwe and the…
By Spiked Correspondent Distributed Power Africa (DPA), a subsidiary of Econet Wireless Global, and EDF (Électicité De France) a world leading electricity company, have signed partnership cooperation agreement to jointly develop Commercial and Industrial (C&I) and hybrid energy solutions to the African market. The collaboration is expected to focus on the development of distributed-energy solutions…
By Midweek Watch HARARE – High Court Judge, Justice Webster Chinamhora has set aside and nullified the procedure used to appoint recently installed Chief Nemamwa, born Tranos Manjiva in a rulling handed down yesterday (19-05-23) in Harare, The Midweek Watch can reveal. Justice Chinamhora ruled that Manjiva was irregularly appointed as Chief Nemamwa since the…
By Lovemore Chazingwa The city of Kadoma, which was switched dry when the national power supplier, Zimbabwe Electricity Transmission and Distribution Company (ZETDC), pulled the plug on its Claw Dam shore pump and water treatment plant last Friday, has moved to service the debt and restore normal supplies. The local authority owes Zesa a staggering…
MTN Group has announced it will launch an instant messaging (IM) service akin to China’s WeChat and Facebook’s WhatsApp as it seeks to expand revenue from digital services and mobile money. With the IM platform, which will form part of the group’s mobile money initiatives, MTN wants to build what group CEO Rob Shuter calls the…
The state of Palestine is demanding the Israeli occupation state to return all the stolen artifacts from Gaza heritage sites.
Transparent and credible electoral processes should become the bedrock of the political system if real peace, legitimacy and sustainable development are to be realised, the National Association of Youth Organisations (NAYO) has said. Speaking at a press conference in Harare under the banner of the Leave No Youth Behind (LNYB), a local coalition of more…
Students, researchers, thespians, and scholars will soon be able to access old and new scripts of plays staged at Theatre in the Park online after Rooftop Promotions established a digital archive. The project which is funded by SANORD will make it easier to provide scripts and information regarding the playwrights and cast and the years…
Zimbabwe has made significant strides in the area of wireless technologies, a preparatory meeting by the country ahead of the World Radiocommunication Conference has revealed. In his keynote address at the meeting in Harare today, Dr. Gift Machengete, the Director-General of the Postal and Telecommunication Regulatory Authority of Zimbabwe (POTRAZ), said despite the inhibiting circumstance…
Joelson Mugari (NERA Chairman) Introduction: Elections results determine the economic growth, social index, and development of any country in the world. Elections marred by irregularities, ambiguities, violence, and disputes never give out a stable economy for the same country; hence the idea of having a stable Zimbabwe economically, socially, and developmentally. Such election results MUST…
Satellite navigation is at the heart of ride-hailing services across the world and Vaya Africa, an on-demand mobile and web application that focuses on moving goods and people from one point to another in Zimbabwe so as to broaden its reach by launching a new navigation system in addition to the traditional Google maps. Since…
Affordable finance, sustainability, and diversification will be among the key issues to be discussed at ZimReal 2024 on August 28th in Harare. Zimbabwe’s premium real estate and property investment conference will bring together local and regional property developers, investors, public sector officials, and asset managers. Leading real estate company, WestProp, is once again the…
By Nyasha Mutena The National AIDS Council has intensified the fight against HIV and AIDS by imploring men to seek HIV and AIDS services and engage in systematic dialogues through the behaviour change communication strategy, a platform to develop positive behaviours, promote and sustain individual, community and societal behaviour change to end the pandemic. In…
By Byron Mutingwende The Palestinian question can only be addressed adequately through dialogue, the Speaker of the National Assembly, Jacob Mudenda has said. He made the call during the courtesy call by Taghrid Senouar, the Ambassador of Palestine at Parliament Building on 16 January 2018. “Dialogue is the best approach to the Palestinian…
By Charles Dhewa Contrary to prevailing formal approaches, knowledge sharing in most rural African communities is embedded in the way people work. For instance, knowledge sharing happens as farmers select seed or choose livestock breeds. It also happens as they milk cows, plant crops, weed, harvest, store and market. They do not stop and say,…
By Abigail Mzimbawakhe (Midlands Correspondent) Participants at a discussion that was recently held at the Gweru Memorial Library by the Civil Society and Churches Joint Forum (CSCJF) blamed sanctions for fuelling Zimbabwe’s economic crisis. Whilst members of the forum blamed sanctions, many people were of the view that corruption and bad governance were the twin…
Record-breaking singer-songwriter Adele gives her first concert performance in more than four years for the CBS prime time special, Adele: One Night Only – and M-Net viewers can enjoy it when it airs exclusively to DStv Premium on M-Net Channel 101 on Monday 22 November at 19:30 CAT. The two-hour special, which has set social media alight,…
“The 9th Anniversary of the September 18th HWPL World Peace Summit” will be held in the Republic of Korea for 4 days, from September 18th to 21st with the participation of about 1,800 global leaders. The event will be hosted by an international peace NGO, Heavenly Culture, World Peace, Restoration of Light (HWPL) in UN ECOSOC special consultative status. This…
The Covid-19 pandemic has changed the way businesses operate worldwide, with working from home having become the new normal for many businesses, particularly during strict lockdown periods. The internet and modern information communication technology have made this possible. However, it has also required that some businesses invest in providing resources for their employees to make…
Wisdom Mumera Prior to the Zimbabwe Defence Force operation that has cornered President Mugabe in a bid to have him resign, elections were dominating the news. However in the space of a few days they have been relegated to the nether ends of attention. In a supposed democratic nation its a staggering scenario considering that…
By Tafadzwa Muranganwa Zimbabwe’s opposition party leader Dr. Nkosana Moyo has said that there is nothing wrong with being elite. The Alliance for the People’s Agenda (APA) president who has been criticized for pursuing elite politics defended the stance saying it was ideal as far as democracy is concerned. He was speaking at the 3rd…
By Chimeno Azriel Schools have been urged to set up computer laboratories if they are to produce and nurture talented learners who will be able to be among the best in the world of Information and Communication Technology (ICT). In a speech read on his behalf by Schools Inspector Barnabas Chikanya during the official opening…
Breathtaking performances, killer outfits, a vibrant studio audience, and 20 Housemates ready to entertain you: the first edition of Big Brother Titans got off to a thrilling start during its dazzling live premiere in Johannesburg. The highly anticipated, border-breaking #BBTitans is a fusion of Big Brother Naija and Big Brother Mzansi, featuring Housemates from both countries. The grand prize? An impressive US$100,000. Helmed…
The timely intervention to clean up the City of Harare by the Prophetic Healing and Deliverance (PHD) Ministries led by Prophet Walter Magaya contributes to the cleanliness of the environment and promotes tourism, Priscah Mupfumira the Minister of Environment, Tourism and Hospitality Industry has said. “The responsibility for a clean, safe and healthy environment is…
fastjet has today been awarded by the World Travel Awards as “Africa’s Leading Low-Cost Airline 2021” for the sixth consecutive year. The results follow a year-long search for the world’s top travel, tourism and hospitality brands. Votes were cast by travel industry professionals and the public, with the nominee gaining the most votes in each…
By Kanchan Nath Tourism leaders from every global region have met to advance plans to transform the sector against a backdrop of challenges old and new. UNWTO convened its Executive Council in Marrakesh, Morocco, as the sector’s recovery continues to gather pace. Welcoming 16 Ministers of Tourism and delegations from 36 countries, UNWTO Secretary-General Zurab…
By Tatenda Mujeyi The Community Water Alliance has engaged citizens in a dialogue set to negotiate possible ways to deal with the persisting City water challenges. The dialogue which sought to inform on the growing water challenges was attended by the Deputy Mayor of Harare, Combined Harare Residents Association, other key stakeholders and residents. The…
By Elvis Dumba Dalkeith, Mazvikadei – Traditional leaders who are custodians of cultural values have been called upon to join government efforts in ending drug abuse challenges by young people. The government is currently seized with initiatives that aim to end the rampant drug abuse scourge which has threatened to tear apart the social fabric…
By Joyce Mukucha The United Nations (UN) Secretary-General, Antonio Guterres has described extreme poverty which is on the rise as a ‘moral indictment of the world’s times’ which requires nations to join hands in ending poverty, creating a world of justice, dignity, and opportunity and respect for all people and respect for the planet. The…
None of the 49 member states that have submitted their respective reports on their sanitary and phytosanitary (SF) systems are on track to reach the 100 percent target, according to the biennial report of the Comprehensive Africa Agriculture Development Programme (CAADP). However, the document points out that 15 of these countries, representing thirty-one percent…
Byron Mutingwende Challenges faced by women and girls regarding menstruation should be addressed as an important component of the adolescent sexual and reproductive health, stakeholders were urged. The call was made on 6 June 2018 at the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) compound during the “Brown Bag” discussion series held under the theme,…
Writes Kumbirai Mafunda The High Court has frowned upon the unlawful and pervasive practice of local authorities in demolishing residential properties across the country and criticised the impugned legislation, which they had abused for several years, to arbitrarily demolish houses and evict people, as having outlived its usefulness. In a written judgment handed…
On 27 March 2020, His Excellency President ED Mnangagwa addressed the nation indicating that as of 30 March 2020 Zimbabwe will be under a total lockdown for the period of 21 days. The lockdown will certainly upset daily routines but this is a necessary action to ensure that we contain wider community spread and transmissions…
By Lovemore Chazingwa From the day it started operating, MCE Lodge has brought remarkable comfort to the market through services rollout within the serene surroundings of Kadoma. Arguably, the lodge is on a roller coaster in the hospitality industry with its customized services that match any top-of-the-range utility. It is located in the plush Mornington…
The Travelling squad will feature three debutants Aiden Burnett, Dudlee White Sharpley and Rufaro Chikwaira The Zimbabwe Sables have named their travelling squad of 24 players ahead of their second match in the Victoria Cup against Uganda, the squad leaves the R.G Mugabe International Airport for Kampala tomorrow morning. Coming off the back of a…
Writes Prof Mthuli Ncube, Minister of Finance, Economic Development and Investment Promotion Introduction Treasury constituted a Technical Committee to receive input from Representative Members under the umbrella body of the Confederation of Zimbabwe Industries. The Committee undertook an impact analysis on the implementation of some of the measures introduced through the 2024 Budget, in particular…
By Joyce Mukucha Over the past decade, the young feminist-led organisations have garnered a reputation as outspoken, courageous, and creative movement-builders, pushing transformative change and social justice around the world. As the Young Feminist Fund (FRIDA) celebrates 10 years of resourcing young feminist organizing with core flexible, sustainable funds and opens a new decade and…
To mark the 20th Anniversary of the Maputo Protocol and to promote the continued adoption and implementation of its progressive provisions, the Solidarity for African Women’s Rights Coalition (SOAWR) (www.SOAWR.org), Equality Now (https://apo-opa.info/46ORZo4), and Make Every Woman Count (MEWC) (www.MEWC.org) has released the landmark report, 20 Years of the Maputo Protocol: Where are we now? (https://apo-opa.info/46ORZo4), which summarizes…
Zimbabwe will tomorrow join the rest of the world in commemorating World Milk Day. The country’s Dairy Industry stakeholders which include government, processors, farmers, and consumers will come together to celebrate this day in style. A number of activities are lined up for the day. “Drum majorettes supported by Airforce of Zimbabwe Brass Band will…
Information, Communication, and Telecommunications (ICTs) are positively impacting industries, offering the opportunity to develop new business models, and paving the way for future generations, Dr. Jenfan Muswere, the Minister of ICT, Postal and Courier Services said during the 25-anniversary celebrations of Dandemutande in Harare. He said ICTs unquestionably possess a great deal of ability to…
Writes Engineer Jacob Kudzayi Mutisi Zimbabwe, a country grappling with economic challenges, has recently made headlines with a policy decision that has sparked both debate and controversy. The government has partially lifted the ban on importing vehicles older than 10 years, granting this privilege exclusively to civil servants, returning residents, and diplomats. While the intention…
