By Byron Mutingwende The Zimbabwe Gender Commission (ZGC) in partnership with Oxfam Zimbabwe have provided a preliminary report after visiting Manicaland province, Chimanimani from the 19th to the 25th of May 2019 with an objective to appreciate the effects of Cyclone Idai from a gender perspective. Margaret Mukahanana-Sangarwe, the ZGC Chairperson briefed journalists about…
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…
By Tatenda Mujeyi The Churches and Civiil Society Forum (CSCJF) has lambasted some political parties for their quest to cause destabilisation through demonstrations, a press conference held at Chop Chop in Harare today revealed. CSCJF noted with concern the economic challenges that Zimbabwe is experiencing at the moment. “As CSCJF we are disturbed and indeed…
By Lovemore Chazingwa (Business Correspondent) Faced with a employee base in a volatile but potential filled economy, business minds are invited to explore ways to keep themselves and their employees motivated to deliver and reap the dividends. A workshop hosted by business membership group Premium Business Network International (PBNI) is tomorrow geared to unravel those…
By Dumisani O Nkomo Much has been said about the life and incredible heroism of former ZAPU intelligence supremo Dr Dumiso Dabengwa who died last week. Indeed, his heroic acts dating back to his days as a militant youth with the National Democratic Party to the battle of Wankie with the Luthuli Detachment. The key…
The International Board of Amnesty International has taken the unprecedented step of suspending Amnesty International Zimbabwe (AIZ) from the global movement and placing it under administration following evidence of fraud and serious financial misconduct. According to Robert Shivambu, Amnesty International Media Manager for Southern Africa, an extensive forensic audit was conducted in late 2018 which…
Are roads will be leading to the Business Referral Organisation Wealth Network (BROWN)’s three-day Business Model Design coaching workshop to run from Thursday 6 June to Saturday 8 June 2019 at the Cresta Oasis Hotel. In an interview with Spiked Online Media, Mr. Luke Moyana, the BROWN Director, said the Workshop is designed for entrepreneurs…
High-quality educational content for young viewers is the focus of PBS Kids, a new channel for children that has recently launched on DStv. The channel results from a partnership between PBS Distribution and MultiChoice Africa to bring PBS Kids to DStv platforms across sub-Saharan Africa, according to MultiChoice Zimbabwe publicity and public relations manager Liz…
By Edward Makuzva Wetlands are one of the most productive ecosystems in the world, as they provide benefits to human beings and the environment hence the need to end peat fires, an official said. Addressing journalists at a media tour organised by the Environmental Management Agency (EMA), on peat fires which have been recorded in…
Innovation, partnerships and managing rising tourist numbers have been top of the agenda at the 64th Meeting of the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) Regional Commission for Europe, held in Zagreb, Croatia this week (27-30 May). Croatia was unanimously chosen to host the annual meeting of the tourism ministers of UNWTO Member States in Europe. The…
The five-year USAID-funded Farmer-to-Farmer Program (2018-2023) launched on May 30. At a launch event held at Africa Synod House, representatives of the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), the Government of Zimbabwe, a Farmer-to-Farmer volunteer, and implementing organization Cultivating New Frontiers in Agriculture (CNFA) reaffirmed their shared commitment to strengthening agriculture and resilience in Zimbabwe….
The National Association of Non Governmental Organisations (NANGO) has noted with great concern the continued arrests of Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) officials and sternly condemned efforts to inhibit operations of civil society by Government. The association argued that the shrinking of civic space is exacerbating by day and this is against the expectations of…
On 11 March 2019, the Zimbabwe Electoral Commission (ZEC) conducted a local authority by-election for Mutasa Rural District Council (RDC) to fill a vacancy that had arisen following the arrest of Frank Chitembwe on charges of public violence. Mutasa RDC Ward 10 is in Manicaland Province and is one of the 12 Wards that make…
By Byron Mutingwende The Southern Africa HIV and AIDS Information Dissemination Service (SAfAIDS) is advocating for SADC Member States to scale up prevention of unintended pregnancies and unsafe abortions among sexually active adolescents. To do this the organisation is employing a number of strategies including developing and rolling out a regional campaign in…
Zimnat Life Assurance has introduced a funeral plan, Gadziriro/Lungiselelo, that pays out up to US$6 000 for a family of six for less than five United States dollars a month. For a premium of US$4,99 per month a husband, wife and four children are each covered for an amount of US$1 000 in the event…
By Tatenda Mujeyi Menstrual hygiene is a critical health consideration that every society has to prioritise for society’s development. The remarks were universally echoed by speakers at the commemoration of the World Menstrual Hygiene day in Harare yesterday. Standards are being implemented to see to it that the complete range of sanitary products meets world…
The UN Resident Coordinator’s Office in liaison with the Government organised a field visit to Chimanimani from 28 to 29 May 2019 for Ambassadors accredited to Zimbabwe that include Australia, Germany, India, Portugal, South Africa, United Kingdom, and representatives of Embassies of Ireland and Japan. The objective of the field mission was to assess…
Castle Lager, South Africa’s most loved and iconic brand, has joined forces with pan-African sports and entertainment channel, Kwesé Free Sports, to deliver the second edition of Africa’s Premier Social Football League, Africa 5-a-side (Africa 5s), to football fans across the continent. The partnership will afford football loving fans across the continent an opportunity…
By Tatenda Mujeyi The load shedding measures introduced by the power utility, ZESA, have left communities crippled as they can no longer go through their daily business efficiently. The load shedding measures which have seen most neighbourhoods accessing electricity for 12 hours a day commenced last month following announcement that the water levels at Kariba…
By MDC Information Department The Movement for Democratic Change convened a successful and historic Congress from the 24th to the 26th of May 2019 at Ascot Stadium in Gweru, Midlands Province, Zimbabwe under the theme “Defining a New Course for Zimbabwe”. Following a comprehensive Political Report of the Party and Thematic Reports followed by robust…
By Kumbirai Muafunda Two civil society leaders were on Tuesday 28 May 2019 arrested upon arrival at Robert Mugabe International Airport and immediately detained at Harare Central Police Station amid indications that Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) officers want to charge them with subverting constitutional government. Rita Nyampinga, the Director of Female Prisoners Support Trust and…
By Byron Mutingwende In a move perceived by many as counter-productive, Zimbabwe is set to lose close to US$100 million worth of exports annually after Astro Mobile failed to get support to set up a manufacturing plant in the country but was instead welcomed in Zambia. “The move by the government to put…
By Tatenda Mujeyi The Deaf Zimbabwe Trust (DTZ) has urged government to amend the Education Amendment Bill to make it more inclusive for people with disabilities (PWDs). The call follows efforts by the government to enhance inclusivity through being a signatory to treaties and conventions and the need to accommodate PWDs in all national processes….
By Tatenda Mujeyi The Central African Building Society (CABS) has been implicated in a case of unfair labour practices by the Zimbabwe Bankers Allied Workers Union following the expulsion of ZIBAWU workers committee Chairperson Pikirai Guvheya. Pikirai Guvheya is alleged to have been fired following allegations of failing to follow banking procedures, charges that ZIBAWU feels…
By Charles Dhewa Every time farmers inquire about prices of commodities in the market they are often looking for the highest price. However, unless there are serious shortages, in both formal and informal markets, it is rare for farmers or suppliers to sell the entire consignment at the top price. In almost all agricultural commodities…
The feature allows connected portal members to interact directly with each other Additional features have been added to the MultiChoice Talent Factory portal, an increasingly popular open platform for sharing information of value and interest to film-making operatives across the African continent. Liz Dziva, publicity and public relations manager of MultiChoice Zimbabwe, said the portal…
Switzerland through the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC) and the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) have handed over 14 rehabilitated irrigation schemes to 1’519 smallholder farmers in Masvingo Province in Zimbabwe. This marks the conclusion of the Smallholder Irrigation Programme (SIP) which was funded by the SDC to the tune of CHF 6…
Earlier on the proposal of not duplicating infrastructure, and share what was available was point-blank rejected by our local mobile network operators (MNOs) who viewed possession of infrastructure as a competitive tool but years later today we are witnessing Zimbabwe’s two largest mobile network operators (MNOs) — Econet Wireless and NetOne Cellular — have signing…
By Byron Mutingwende In the dormitory town of Chitungwiza is a vessel of God whom many do not know but like a dynamite, is waiting to explode as he will be unleashed to the world to heal multitudes and deliver them from different problems. Apostle Wellington Gweru performs extraordinary miracles in Chitungwiza and…
Tourists visiting Tanzania are being urged to remove plastic bags from their luggage after the East African nation implemented a ban aimed at tackling pollution and protecting the environment. As of June 1, travelers to Tanzania will have to pack very carefully. The country announced the implementation of the second phase of its plastic bag ban on May 16. Visitors are advised to avoid packing…
The National Association of Non-Governmental Organisations (NANGO), the umbrella body of NGOs operating in Zimbabwe has joined the continent in celebrating Africa Day. It reiterated that Africa made history on the 25th of May 1963 by establishing the Organisation of African Union (OAU), which was later, in 2002, renamed the African Union. NANGO described the…
Pan-African Parliament to establish African Parliamentarian Caucus on Immunisation The Pan-African Parliament has adopted a resolution on the establishment of an African Parliamentarian Caucus on Immunisation, to drive forward the body’s commitment to ensuring that all children across the continent have access to the vaccines they need. “Expanding access to immunisation will help lay the…
The First Lady Amai Auxilia Mnangagwa says the inaugural Zimbabwe Food and Culture Festival is a platform for Zimbabweans to celebrate the country’s authentic traditional way of living. The festival is running from the 23rd to the 25th of May 2019 in Harare. The fiesta is being held on the backdrop of efforts to boost…
Sexual exploitation is prevalent at universities in Zimbabwe, amid calls by various stakeholders to step up partnerships to address the problem. This emerged at a dialogue supported by the Embassies of Sweden and Canada that brought together 10 Universities that was held on Friday 24 May 2019 at the University of Zimbabwe Sport Pavilion….
The People and Earth Solidarity Law Network (PESLawyers) has launched an application for an interdict with the High Court on Zimbabwe’s trade in wild elephants. The lawyers have since served the court papers on the respondents who are the Zimbabwe Parks and Wildlife Management Authority (Zimparks), The Director-General of Zimparks (in his official capacity) and…
Public Prosecutors Public prosecutors in the High Court are reported to have “downed tools” after one of their number was arrested, allegedly for agreeing that a prominent former politician who is awaiting trial on corruption charges should be given back his passport. The prosecutors suggested that the arrest was instigated by a Special Anti-Corruption Unit in…
Zimbabwe’s telecoms regulator, the Postal and Regulatory Authority of Zimbabwe (POTRAZ) says it will continue reviewing tariffs in line with cost movements and international best practices following concerns over the high cost of products in the country. Telecommunications service providers announced new tariffs effective April 1 in response to rising costs following the removal of…
ActionAid Zimbabwe, in partnership with Jekesa Pfungwa Vuligqondo and Simukai Child Protection Programme, is introducing an early recovery programme for Cyclone Idai Survivors in Chimanimani and Chipinge as the organisation moves its response from immediate needs to mid- term. Reaching to over 5 000 people, ActionAid Zimbabwe is introducing interventions such as psychosocial support, and livelihoods…
Strive Masiyiwa, the Founder and Executive Chairman of the Econet Group was recently recognized by the Yale University and awarded an honorary Doctorate of humane letters by the esteemed institution, Yale University. Strive Masiyiwa was one of the 11 people conferred with honors doctorates in their respective disciplines. These included Chimamanda Achidi an author and Lawrence…
UNICEF today presented the first batch of 2,857 bicycles to the Ministry of Public Service, Labour and Social Welfare to support and improve the ability of Community Childcare Workers (CCW) to provide child protection services in Zimbabwe. The vehicles will be distributed to Community Childcare Workers across the country in the coming months. The bicycles…
By Tatenda Mujeyi The Tourism Business Council of Zimbabwe has announced its board for the year which will work with the President of the council to see to the implementation of TBCZ’s mandate. The board which comprises of past TBCZ board members and new members from the business and tourism sector will work towards improving…
By Kumbirai Mafunda The Supreme Court will on Friday 24 May 2019 preside over the hearing and determination of an appeal filed by Gift Machoka Konjana of MDC Alliance party who is seeking an order to overturn the Electoral Court’s decision confirming Dexter Nduna of the ruling ZANU PF party as the legislator for Chegutu…
By Edward Makuzva Since bursting into the limelight in 2011, Best Masinire has churned out stellar albums year after year. In 2018 he premiered the DVD album Yanaya, which carries four videos, Yanaya, Rooted in the word, Better and Vakatedzei. Best “Mukundi” Masinire (28) was born on 6 March 1991 at Harare Hospital and is…
EcoCash through the Cassava Smartech, an innovative and technology company, have joined the world class way of doing business with its all new micro services. The micro services allow for better interaction with customer base of over 9 million subscribers on-the-go thereby decongesting their call centre. Long queues, hours of waiting and disappointments will now be a…
The Secretary-General of the World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO), Zurab Pololikashvili, has arrived in Rome to begin a first visit to Italy as head of the specialised agency of the United Nations. During the three-day trip, he will meet with H.E. Mr. Gian Marco Centinaio, Minister of Agricultural, Food, Forestry Policies and Tourism for Italy. Mr…
