United States unveils $422, 000 to Zimbabwe’s community-based organisations

By Joyce Mukucha The United States government has provided more than $422 000, a $50 000 increase from last year through its small grants funding to community-based organisations in seven Zimbabwean provinces to support initiatives that promote economic and social development in the country. The U.S. Embassy’s small grants program has been extended to sixteen…

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MDC Congress: Douglas Mwonzora told to consider law instead of presidency

Spiked Online Media correspondent, Henry Madiro, shares his views on the prospects of Hon. Douglas Mwonzora who is the leading contender to square up against incumbent MDC Alliance leader Nelson Chamisa for the presidency of the party at the congress slated for May 2019. Below are our correspondent’s views: Douglas is an advocate who studied…

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HWPL Holds 12th Anniversary in Peace Clean Up, Launches New Peace Zone for Community Unity

Bonteheuwel, Cape Town – On 24 May 2025, the streets of Bonteheuwel resonated not with fear, but with hope, as more than 130 participants gathered to commemorate the 12th Anniversary of HWPL’s Declaration of World Peace through a community clean-up and peacebuilding campaign.   Jointly hosted by HWPL, Gun Free South Africa, the Lerato Family…

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Harare Film Society, MultiChoice Zimbabwe give viewers a thrilling King Charles III coronation

The ceremonial coronation of King Charles III on May 6 was an event enjoyed by vast numbers of viewers across the world, eager to witness history in the making. The Harare Film Society held a live screening for members and for the public, with the support of MultiChoice Zimbabwe, which enabled viewing with a live…

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Students drive Africa’s developmental goals: PAP President Chief Charumbira

Youth engagement has been one of the key highlights of the Official visit conducted by the leadership of the Pan-African Parliament (PAP) to the People’s Democratic Republic of Algeria. Speaking to students gathered in the Nelson Mandela Amphitheater at Brahim Soltane Chaibout, commonly called the Algiers 3 University, H.E. Chief Fortune Z. Charumbira reminded that the Pan-African…

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Youth in agribusiness embrace AfCFTA’s potential in boosting trade

The African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) represents a transformative opportunity for the continent, particularly in the agricultural sector. The Consortium of African Youth in Agriculture and Climate Change (CAYACC), and with the support of its esteemed partners—AUC, AUDA-NEPAD, AGRA, USAID POLICY LINK, FAO, WFP, GRZ, and GIZ— are keenly aware of the potential that…

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Econet rewards and mentors its Brand Ambassadors

Econet Wireless Zimbabwe, the country’s largest telecommunications, media and technology (TMT) company, has continued with its regional effort to strengthen its partnership with its distribution channel members and to motivate them by recognising outstanding performers from Mashonaland East, including Chitungwiza.   At an event held at Zimbali Gardens in Harare’s Greendale suburb on Wednesday, which…

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We should be each other’s bridge for success: Women

By Joyce Mukucha Women in Zimbabwe have joined the rest of the world in commemorating International Women’s Day stressing the need to remain determined, focused, and optimistic as well as supporting and empowering each other during these unprecedented times caused by the Covid-19 pandemic. This year, the theme for International Women’s Day “Women in leadership:…

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CSOs urge Pan African Parliament to drive gender equality on the continent

Civil Society Organizations gathered in Lusaka for a three-day consultation with the Pan-African Parliament’s Committee on Gender have called for a progress report from African Union member states on the implementation of existing laws, designed to close the gap of gender inequality. Participants have further enquired about the status of the domestication of the Maputo Protocol. Citing…

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ZCLDN applauds Government decision to decriminalise HIV transmission

ZCLDN applauds Government decision to decriminalise HIV transmission

THE Zimbabwe Civil Liberties and Drug Network (ZCLDN) has welcomed the recent announcement made by the Government that it wants to repeal a legal provision that criminalises wilful transmission of HIV/AIDS to a partner in keeping in line with global trends and standards. Justice, Legal and Parliamentary Affairs Minister, Ziyambi Ziyambi said the proposed amendments…

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Abolish IMF, World Bank if there’s no overhaul ahead of the institutions’ annual meetings: ActionAid

Colonial institutions such as the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank have no place in the 21st century and unless they are overhauled, they should be abolished, ActionAid says ahead of their annual meetings in Washington DC this week. According to ActionAid, the IMF, and World Bank do not represent the needs of…

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Let’s shift disaster risk architecture as climate disasters threaten African continent: ARC

  Climate change must be our greatest priority in disaster risk reduction space Africa must build resilience proactively if it is to change the disaster risk architecture With COP26 around the corner, our focus should be on the devastating impact of climate change as we mark International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction today, observed annually…

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ZAS: AFC Holdings commits to supporting the 2022/23 Summer Cropping Season

AFC Holdings, the one-stop shop for development finance, commercial banking, insurance, and leasing with a special focus on agriculture development is committed to supporting the 2022/23 summer cropping season. Speaking to Spiked Online Media today during the ongoing Zimbabwe Agricultural Show (ZAS) in Harare today, Mrs. Priscilla Munyeza, the Managing Director at the AFC Land…

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Shortlist announced for the World Trade Promotion Organisation Awards 2018

The International Trade Centre (ITC) today announced that 11 national trade promotion organisations have been shortlisted for the 2018 World Trade Promotion Organisation (WTPO) Awards. The 11 TPOs nominated for this year’s awards are from Austria, Egypt, Ghana, Mauritius, Mongolia, Nigeria, State of Palestine, Peru, Qatar, Republic of Korea and Switzerland. The shortlisted organisations are…

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CiZC engages SADC on deepening political and economic crisis bedevilling Zimbabwe.

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…

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Natural Gas Exploitation Key To Solving Africa’s Deforestation, Emissions and Energy Security Issues

Africa’s natural gas resources provide the continent with an opportunity to speed up the energy transition, reduce emissions and deforestation while at the same time addressing energy security Despite having 620 trillion cubic feet of natural gas reserves, Africa’s over-reliance on wood-based biomass energy remains high, resulting in an increase in land degradation, deforestation, and…

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SAfAIDS Continues to Strengthen and Support HIV Prevention Response

By Joyce Mukucha As the Southern Africa HIV and AIDS Information Dissemination Service (SafAIDS) in collaboration with other Civil Society Organisations (CSOs), Government officials, policy makers, beneficiaries and implementing partners launched the 2019 Zimbabwe HIV Prevention Shadow Report, a plethora of recommendations have been made for Zimbabwe to meet the global and national prevention response…

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Veritas commemorates International Day of the Victims of Enforced Disappearances

Veritas commemorated the International Day of the Victims of Enforced Disappearances on August 30 and called on people to draw attention to imprisoned or abducted individuals whose fate and whereabouts are unknown. “Today we join the world in remembering victims of enforced disappearances and their families, and in particular we think of those who have disappeared in…

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Huawei Technologies mustn’t be exempted from paying tax: Zimcodd

The Zimbabwe Coalition on Debt and Development (ZIMCODD) has said it is regrettable that the Government of Zimbabwe has updated SI 25 of 2020 exempting Chinese telecommunications giant, Huawei Technologies from paying income tax. The old Statutory Instrument SI 227 of 2019 exempted Huawei from paying income tax since August 2014. This has now been…

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Econet hogs limelight at Zimbabwe Agricultural Show

The Zimbabwe Agricultural Show this week got into full swing, with Econet Wireless Zimbabwe’s exhibition stand quickly grabbing the limelight with its eye-catching design and an array of products and innovative services on display. The leading telecommunications and technology company’s stand, located at the centre of the exhibition grounds, has a unique design that instantly…

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An independent eye on voters’ roll inspection in Zimbabwe: A preliminary report

By Farai Chirimumimba As part of ensuring free, fair and credible general elections in July/August, Zimbabwe Electoral Commission (ZEC) commenced the voters roll inspection on 19 May, an exercise expected to end on 29 May. The process is one of the most importance within an electoral cycle that l have been closely following developments in…

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Visit Zimbabwe Tourism and Investment Conference roars to life

The Government of Zimbabwe, through the Ministry of Environment, Climate, Tourism, and Hospitality Industry today hosted the Visit Zimbabwe Tourism and Investment Conference on the sidelines of the world-acclaimed Dubai Expo 2020. In her keynote address during the launch,  the Deputy Minister of Environment, Climate, Tourism, and Hospitality industry, Hon. Barbra Rwodzi said since the…

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Giving scientific knowledge an indigenous face in developing countries

By Charles Dhewa The intersection between health and nutrition continues to be a grey area for ordinary people in many developing countries. There have not been serious efforts to develop appropriate ways of sharing nutrition knowledge with the majority. For instance, formal education systems have not done enough to move health and nutrition from being…

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SADC delegates charmed by First Lady Amai Mnangagwa’s traditional feast

The conclusion of the 44th Southern African Development Community (SADC) Summit in Harare was marked by a heartwarming and memorable luncheon hosted by the First Lady, Amai Auxillia Mnangagwa, at the Heritage Village in Harare today.   Delegates, both local and foreign, who attended the ground-breaking ceremony of the Museum of African Liberation earlier in…

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David Mascott Country School a centre of excellence for sports and wellness

Norton-based David Mascott Country School is becoming a centre of excellence for sports and wellness in Zimbabwe as evidenced by the multiplicity of stakeholders who thronged the elite educational institution on Saturday 24 September 2022. Addressing participants during the highly-subscribed event yesterday, Hon Temba Mliswa, the Member of the National Assembly for Norton, said sports…

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Actor and singer Arnold Gara urges celebrities to live exemplary lives

Actors are not only entertainers but are also role models for a great many members of the public, so their professional and private lives should be exemplary, according to Zimbabwean actor Arnold Gara. Well-known as an actor in such productions as the TV series Wenera, as well as a singer, Gara has set various career…

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ITC, Switzerland Global Trade Partnership empowers small businesses, promotes sustainable trade

Through the new contribution agreement, SECO will invest CHF 8 million throughout 2021-2025 to strengthen the competitiveness and resilience of small businesses across developing countries with a focus on global public goods. Ms. Marie-Gabrielle Ineichen-Fleisch, State Secretary and SECO Director, and Ms. Pamela Coke-Hamilton, Executive Director of ITC, signed the contribution agreement during a ceremony in Bern…

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Clean energy critical for adapting and mitigating against climate change

The Government of Zimbabwe has put in place Policy frameworks which have created a conducive environment for clean energy infrastructure to be put in place in response especially to clean energy and adapting and mitigating against climate change. Tariro Chipepera, the Director for Community Development in the Ministry of Women Affairs, Community, Small and Medium…

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Improving digital access offers greatest private-sector investment opportunity in achieving the SDGs in Africa

The study by Standard Chartered examines the most impactful opportunities for investing in three infrastructure-focused SDGs in five high-growth markets in Africa Opportunity2030 study reveals an almost USD200 billion private-sector investment opportunity in contributing to the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in five African countries; The study examines the most impactful opportunities for investing in…

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High-level Pan-African Parliament delegation concludes visit to Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic

A High-Level delegation of the Pan-African Parliament (PAP) headed by the President of the institution, H.E. Chief Fortune Z. Charumbira undertook on Friday a one-day visit to the Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic. The visit was conducted at the invitation of the Sahrawi National Council. This also forms part of the Continental Parliament’s resolve to honour…

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Law Society, Veritas comment on Deferment of Rents and Mortgage Payments (SI 96 of 2020)

By Veritas On the 3rd of May 2020, the Law Society of Zimbabwe published a critique on the impact and legitimacy of SI 96 of 2020.  The Law Society’s critique is reproduced here with the kind permission of the Executive Director of the Law Society, Mr. Edward Mapara.  Statutory Instrument 96 of 2020, inter alia, allows for…

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TIZ Drives Fiscal Policy Dialogue

By Tatenda Mujeyi Transparency International Zimbabwe (TIZ) has engaged key stakeholders in fiscal processes to dialogue towards the institution of informed policies in Harare today. TIZ emphasised the key role the dialogue will play in availing information that generates knowledge on prevailing circumstances and recommend on the improvements that can be implemented. “There is still…

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Zimbabwe upscales Kariba marine tourism

Zimbabwe’s marine tourism especially along the Zambezi River has been upscaled as Vice President Retired General Constantino Chiwenga recently commissioned a luxurious boat called the African Dream in Kariba. The boat was reportedly built at a whopping $2,5 million dollars. Another luxury boat is set to be assembled in Zimbabwe beginning in October by engineering…

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