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Fast-track 2019 assessments to inform response to poor seasonal performance: SADC urged

Byron Adonis Mutingwende6 years ago06 mins

The Southern African Development Community (SADC) Regional Vulnerability Assessment and Analysis (RVAA) Programme’s Steering Committee held their Annual Organisational meeting on 18 – 21 February 2019 in Swakopmund, Namibia to review the 2018/19 regional vulnerability assessment and analysis activities and consolidate and approve the work plan and budget for 2019/20 implementation year. The Steering Committee…

Need to secure sexual and reproductive rights for all: UNFPA report

Byron Adonis Mutingwende6 years ago6 years ago011 mins

The global reproductive rights movement that began in the 1960s transformed the lives of hundreds of millions of women, empowering them to govern their own bodies and shape their own futures. Despite the gains made over the past 50 years, since the establishment of UNFPA, the United Nations sexual and reproductive health agency, the world…

Media aids PAP to deliver on its mandate: Chief Charumbira

Byron Adonis Mutingwende2 years ago2 years ago011 mins

Media is an indispensable partner and vehicle through which the Pan African Parliament (PAP) will be able to carry out its functions and deliver on its mandate, the continental body’s president, Chief Fortune Charumbira has said. Chief Charumbira made the remarks today in his keynote address during the second and final day of a capacity-building…

Prevention of parent-to-child transmission important

Byron Adonis Mutingwende7 years ago7 years ago05 mins

By Nevson Mpofu The prevention of parent to child transmission remains crucial for countries of the world to achieve the reduction of HIV and AIDS prevalent rate . This is important in children growing up to become parents . Advocacy in supporting HIV prevention remains important in communities so as to reduce parent to child…

The only market where knowledge exchange is part customer experience

Byron Adonis Mutingwende2 years ago010 mins

By Charles Dhewa What differentiates African food markets from the rest is that they do not just sell commodities but educate consumers. Where the majority of workers in formal markets like supermarkets focus only on selling commodities, traders in African food markets are always ready to educate consumers on different ways of preparing food. Farmers…

Strive Masiyiwa Buys Back Mascom Botswana For USD$300 Million

Masiyiwa salutes frontline healthcare workers in the Diaspora & in Africa

Byron Adonis Mutingwende4 years ago4 years ago03 mins

Econet founder and Africa Union Special Envoy for COVID-19, philanthropist and businessman Strive Masiyiwa, has paid a stirring tribute to African frontline health professionals working in the Diaspora, as well as all healthcare workers serving on the African continent. Writing on his popular Facebook blog, the businessman expresses his gratitude to the health professionals for…

Zimbabwe commemorates World Refugee Day at Tongogara Refugee Camp

Byron Adonis Mutingwende2 years ago07 mins

20 June (yesterday) was World Refugee Day, a day to honour the courage, strength, and contributions of millions of people worldwide who have been forced to flee their homes due to violence, war, or persecution. It’s a day to remember that with help from hosting communities and neighbours, people can rebuild their lives and networks…

ZPHCA strengthening grass-root women and community resilience to climate change

Byron Adonis Mutingwende5 years ago5 years ago05 mins

The Zimbabwe Parents of Handicapped Children Association (ZPHCA) is building grass-root women and the community’s resilience to climate change, it has been established. With support from Huairou Commission, ZPHCA is undertaking efforts to reduce potential impacts of this natural catastrophe by embarking on awareness campaigns, workshops as well as providing peer education and information reading…

Econet unveils the largest industrial solar plant in Zimbabwe

Africa’s Biggest Fiber-Network Company Opts for Solar to Cut Power Costs

Byron Adonis Mutingwende4 years ago4 years ago02 mins

Distributed Power Africa built solar plant for data center DPA supplying Tesla batteries to help Africa business By Loni Prinsloo BLOOMBERG – Liquid Telecommunications Ltd., the biggest fiber-network company in Africa, has added a solar plant at its East Africa data center to cut operating costs. The power generator was built by Distributed Power Africa,…

ZTA Boss Winnie Muchanyuka urges hospitality sector to focus on MICE

Byron Adonis Mutingwende2 years ago04 mins

Zimbabwe Tourism Authority Chief Executive, Ms. Winnie Muchanyuka has urged the Tourism and Hospitality Industry to collaborate with the government in bidding for Meetings Incentives Conferences Exhibitions Tourism (MICE) events. Muchanyuka was speaking at the 2022 edition of the Hospitality Association of Zimbabwe Congress which kicked off in Victoria Falls yesterday. “I would like to…

Vice President Chiwenga officiates commemoration of World Red Cross Day

Byron Adonis Mutingwende1 year ago07 mins

By Elvis Dumba Chinhoyi – Vice President and Minister of Health and Child Care, Dr. Constantino Chiwenga said acts of kindness need to be celebrated and honour those who are committed to improving the lives of the vulnerable. The Vice President was speaking during the belated commemoration of International Red Cross Day. “The Red Cross’s…

Potraz report shows Econet maintaining industry leadership

Byron Adonis Mutingwende6 years ago6 years ago08 mins

– Q1 sector report puts operator at 65% customer market share The Postal and Telecommunications Regulatory Authority of Zimbabwe (Potraz)’s 2018 first quarter (Q1) sector report shows Econet Wireless maintained its customer and revenue market share lead on the back of consistent growth in the key industry performance indicators. The sector performance report,…

Wildlife cybercrime: Is Zimbabwe ready to tackle it?

Byron Adonis Mutingwende3 years ago3 years ago020 mins

By Innocent Ferris Rupapa Introduction The Covid-19 pandemic has exposed our vulnerabilities even further and brought to light our broken relationship with nature. The same pandemic has pushed humans to forge new and better strategies for interaction and doing business. Travel restrictions and lockdown measures that have been imposed by nations across the world to…

ZLHR cautions government over improper documentation at COVID-19 vaccination centres

Byron Adonis Mutingwende3 years ago3 years ago03 mins

By Kumbirai Mafunda ZIMBABWE Lawyers for Human Rights (ZLHR) has asked the Ministry of Health and Child Care to issue proper vaccination cards to people who would have been vaccinated against coronavirus to avoid compromising the ongoing countrywide inoculation programme. In a letter written to Health and Child Care Minister Constantino Chiwenga, ZLHR lawyer Paidamoyo…

Commercial extraction of gas and oil to start soon: Minister of Mines

Byron Adonis Mutingwende8 months ago03 mins

Writes Hopewell Chibvongodze Companies prospecting for gas and oil in the Zambezi Basin in Muzarabani are soon expected to start commercial extraction of the commodities, a Cabinet Minister said on Monday. Mines and Mining Development Minister, Zhemu Soda told a press conference that Zimbabwe is on course to become a player in the oil and…

M-Net Movies Presents 007 James Bond Pop-up Channel

Byron Adonis Mutingwende4 years ago4 years ago03 mins

James Bond fans can never get enough of 007, so DStv’s January bonus of a Bond pop-up channel will be welcome news. After to the massive success of last year’s M-Net Movies James Bond pop-up channel, and with the 25thfilm in the official 007 franchise due for release in April, M-Net is once again casting…

Tourism players feel the pinch of COVID-19-induced economic hardships as the sector reopens

Byron Adonis Mutingwende4 years ago4 years ago06 mins

By Anyway Yotamu With the government announcing the reopening of the tourism sector across the country after five months of closure following the health and safety guidelines approved by the Cabinet, players in the industry are feeling the pinch of economic hardships. Mangaliso Ndlovu, the Minister of Tourism said the government will focus strongly on…

Communication, commercialisation and innovation systems for genome editing intertwined

Byron Adonis Mutingwende1 year ago1 year ago08 mins

MOMBASA, KENYA – There is an interconnectedness of communication, commercialisation, and innovation systems related to genome editing, a multi-stakeholder strategic workshop on biotechnology in this coastal city of Kenya that is meant to improve African agriculture has revealed. Moderating a roundtable discussion on insights into genome editing/biotech communication and advocacy, Veronica Mwaba, the Director of…

ZPHCA’s youth with disabilities peer learning programme positively transforms lives

Byron Adonis Mutingwende1 year ago1 year ago08 mins

Zimbabwe Parents of Handicapped Children’s Association (ZPHCA) recently hosted the Youth with Disability Peer Learning Exchange Feedback Meeting in Harare. More than 30 youth with disabilities from various neighbourhoods of the greater Harare Province attended. The event was facilitated by Emilia July, Thomas Chanduru, and Fungai Muchoko. The 3 facilitators are all part of the…

NetOne Fathers’ Day Digital Campaign: Winners honoured

Byron Adonis Mutingwende1 year ago1 year ago09 mins

The NetOne Fathers’ Day Digital Campaign lived up to its billing when the leading mobile telephony giant threw a lavish party for the winners at a popular entertainment joint in the capital city today. Addressing invited merrymakers on the auspicious event dubbed “Fathers’ Day Braai”, Engineer Raphael Mushanawani, the NetOne Group Chief Executive Officer acknowledged…

Crime in Harare increases: Safeguard Security

Byron Adonis Mutingwende6 years ago6 years ago04 mins

There appears to have been a major increase in crime, including violent crime, in Harare, judging by reports received by Safeguard Security from its customers and other sources. In an update to customers, Safeguard said that the number of incidents of theft or attempted theft or robbery in Harare reported to it in February was…

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

Byron Adonis Mutingwende2 years ago05 mins

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…

Zimbabwe participating in Africa Hospitality Investment Forum

Byron Adonis Mutingwende1 year ago03 mins

Environment, Climate, Tourism, and Hospitality Industry Zimbabwean Minister Honourable Nqobizitha Mangaliso Ndhlovu is leading the Zimbabwe delegation at the ongoing Africa Hospitality Investment Forum (AHIF) at Raddison Blue Hotel in Nairobi, Kenya. The AHIF is running back to back with AviaDev Africa which is running from 12-14 and 14-16 respectively in Nairobi under the theme,…

Zimbabwe to Host ICAC Third Edition

Joyce Mukucha3 years ago3 years ago03 mins

By Joyce Mukucha Zimbabwe is set to host the International Conference of African Cultures (ICAC)2021 this November which is aimed at exploring the issues around restitution, return and repatriation of African cultural property held outside the continent. This was communicated by the Minister of Information, Publicity and Broadcasting Services, Monica Mutsvangwa during a post Cabinet…

Ambassador Josefa Leonel Correia Sacko Emerges the Winner of the Africa Green Ambassador Award 2024

Byron Adonis Mutingwende3 months ago03 mins

The Interconnections for Making Africa Great Empowered and Sustainable (IMAGES) Initiative, http://imagesinitiatives.org has awarded the 2024 Africa Green Ambassador Award to Her Excellency, Ambassador Josefa Leonel Correia Sacko. Ambassador Sacko is an Angolan, leading African Agronomist and Commissioner for Agriculture, Rural Development, Blue Economy and Sustainable Development, African Union Commission. Before her re-election…

Shifting Your Mindset: Fighting to end drug abuse

Byron Adonis Mutingwende3 years ago04 mins

A local non-profit Organisation Shifting Your Mindset driven by love has vowed to work tirelessly to educate the youth to desist from drug misuse as it is destroying the lives of many. Drug misuse has become rampant in different communities and it is destroying the lives of many promising youths who have fallen victim to…

“The status quo must change”: Adesina tells FinDev Canada conference in Montreal

Byron Adonis Mutingwende6 years ago07 mins

Launched six months ago, FinDev’s mandate is to support the growth and sustainability of businesses in developing markets “No country can possibly move forward in the 21st century if it leaves half of its talent on the sidelines,” African Development (www.AfDB.org) President, Akinwumi Adesina told delegates at the launch of FinDev Canada, in Montreal, while making…

Adam Molai Foundation holds first Health and Wellness Outreach in 2023

Byron Adonis Mutingwende2 years ago04 mins

Marondera, Zimbabwe – The Adam Molai Foundation held the first of its Health and Wellness outreach event in 2023 from the 17th to the 18th of January. The two-day event was in Marondera where 195 people consulted doctors from Mahusekwa District Hospital in Wedza. Members of the community also received health and wellness advice from…

ZESN commemorates International Day of Democracy

Byron Adonis Mutingwende2 years ago05 mins

The Zimbabwe Election Support Network (ZESN) yesterday joined Zimbabwe and the World at large in commemorating the International Day of Democracy on the 15th day of September 2022 that ran under the theme, “Media freedom.” Democracy Day is celebrated annually to review the state of democracy in the world and uphold and promote democracy…

60 Years of Making a Difference: Mozambique Showcases African Development Bank’s Impactful Partnership

Byron Adonis Mutingwende1 month ago04 mins

The African Development Bank Mozambique Country Office (www.AfDB.org) held a special ceremony on Monday to celebrate the institution’s 60th anniversary in Maputo, showcasing decades of partnership and development impact across Africa. The commemoration, under the theme, “60 Years of Making a Difference” brought together government officials, development partners, and key stakeholders to reflect on the Bank’s…

Renewed partnership boosts skills needed to drive drug discovery, development in Africa

Byron Adonis Mutingwende11 months ago05 mins

Nhau Mangirazi in Lusaka, Zambia Africa has the potential to boost skills for drug development that fight diseases that are curable to reduce economic impact. This follows a deal between the International Federation of Pharmaceutical Manufacturers and Associations (IFPMA) and the H3D Foundation that announced a new three-year phase of their partnership, aiming to boost…

Gweru water woes to be addressed as Council receives pumps for Amapongokwe Dam

Byron Adonis Mutingwende5 years ago03 mins

Abigail Mzimbawakhe (Midlands Correspondent) The water crisis in Gweru will soon be addressed as the Gweru City Council (GCC) received pumps on Tuesday that will help to pump raw water from Ampongokwe Dam. Ampongokwe Dam is almost 65% full so it will be able to provide adequate raw water that will provide most of the…

Delivering as one in the face of COVID-19

Byron Adonis Mutingwende4 years ago4 years ago010 mins

By Tatenda Macheka Amid the COVID 19 pandemic, World Food Programme food distribution points have provided a one-stop-shop for millions of Zimbabwe. It has become a platform for knowledge exchange as well as a go-to place for family planning commodities. The World Food Programme (WFP) is the largest humanitarian organization in the UN system, with…

“Musicable” project launched to promote disability inclusion in music industry

Byron Adonis Mutingwende1 year ago05 mins

POVOAfrika Trust has launched the “Musicable” project, an innovative empowerment programme that will support People With Disabilities in the music industry in recording their work and accessing markets. The current project will focus on women with disabilities in the music industry. Propelled by Music In Africa Foundation (MIAF) and Goethe-Institut support, Musicable will capacitate artists…

NERA Train now on track again: #NoRefroms No Elections 2023 Campaign

Byron Adonis Mutingwende4 years ago4 years ago010 mins

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…

Top skies artists for Jibilika

Byron Adonis Mutingwende9 years ago04 mins

By KundaiMarunya High rated Bulawayo hip hop artists are set to perform at the Jibilika Dance Festival grand finale which kicks off this morning in the City of Kings and Queens. The artists including CAL_VIN, Spinx, MboMahocs, AWA and Flowsick will complete the festival programing which includes a cypher, dance workshops and the dance competition…

Zimbabwe is a world-class tourist destination

Byron Adonis Mutingwende6 years ago07 mins

International buyers in the country for the Sanganai Hlanganani World Tourism Expo have described Zimbabwe as a world class tourist destination that needs to correct a few issues to be on the right track. In an interview with Spiked Online Media, Stuart Forster, a journalist from the United Kingdom, singled out the Victoria Falls as…

Apple brings 5G to iPad, adds AirTags

Byron Adonis Mutingwende4 years ago06 mins

Martha DeGrasse Apple unveiled a number of innovations at its latest virtual product launch, including an iPad Pro incorporating 5G and an AirTag tracking tile which will attach to non-Apple products. CEO Tim Cook said “super-fast 5G” will deliver download speeds on the iPad Pro of up to 3.5Gb/s in “ideal conditions”. He added the…

G5+ Group Supports Political and Peace Processes in Central Africa

Joyce Mukucha3 years ago3 years ago02 mins

By Joyce Mukucha The G5+, a group of partner states and international institutions of the Central African Republic, reiterated their commitment to continue working alongside the Central African authorities to support political and peace processes for the well-being of all Central Africans. This is witnessed as the group has recently welcomed the statement by the…

Mnangagwa consolidates power at extra ordinary congress

Byron Adonis Mutingwende7 years ago05 mins

“ZanuPF is not the party of its leader, but the party of its members. As your First Secretary, I am the first among equals.” Mnangagwa says,”the biggest task at hand is rebuilding the country and to improve the livelihoods of all those that call Zimbabwe home.” “The principle of taking back our land, cannot be…

The eagerly anticipated UEFA Euro 2024 is here on DStv

Byron Adonis Mutingwende5 months ago07 mins

Witness the creation of history—watch it all on DStv! Heavyweights and hosts, Germany will open UEFA Euro 2024 with a clash against Scotland, while Matchday 1 (which runs from Friday 14 to Tuesday 18 June) will also feature a potential thriller between Spain and Croatia, as well as a first look at tournament favourites France…

Global Education Coalition reaching out to children in rural areas

Byron Adonis Mutingwende5 years ago5 years ago04 mins

Since many children in rural areas have no reliable connection to the internet or the electricity grid, the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) is devising ways to reach these learners during the period of the COVID-19 lockdown. In an interview with Spiked Online Media, Julia Heiss, the Education Programme Specialist at the…

Musician Eriah Tembo to celebrate birthday in style

Byron Adonis Mutingwende2 years ago05 mins

By Ronnie Chisamba Harare: Afro-fusion artiste, Eriah Tembo – aka Bluu-T – is set to celebrate his 33rd birthday in style on the 19th of this month. The musician recently got back in the limelight after a long hiatus with the release of his fourth album Musandiregerere on social media platforms on the 15th…

Smartphone market battles back in Q4

Byron Adonis Mutingwende4 years ago4 years ago03 mins

By Kavit Majithia The smartphone market returned to familiar ground in Q4 2020, with figures from a quartet of analyst companies indicating a recovery for the segment, fuelled by 5G and mid-tier devices. IDC placed shipments at 385.9 million units, up 4.3 per cent year-on-year, driven by a record period for Apple. The company noted the…

End violence against women and girls in public transport: AAZ

Byron Adonis Mutingwende6 years ago6 years ago04 mins

By Michael Mashiri ActionAid Zimbabwe (AAZ) has called for an end to violence against women and girls in public transport, particularly in the cities of Harare and Chitungwiza. At a workshop organised by AAZ that was held in the Central Business District of Harare today, the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Gender Commission Mrs…