Writes Elvis Dumba Banket – Investment partnerships in agriculture are critical for maximum and optimum land use for the success of the government’s agrarian reform program. The sentiments were made by the Ministry of Agriculture’s Permanent Secretary, Dr. John Basera during a winter wheat field visit at Mema Estates in Banket. “As we go for…
By Staff Reporter After serving in an acting position for one year, Arthur Johnson Manase has been appointed as the National Social Security Chief Executive Officer. Manase’s appointment is with effect from 1 January 2021, the NSSA statement has revealed. The authority said Manase’s appointment was duly done in terms of Section 25 of the…
By Byron Mutingwende Small to medium enterprises (SMEs) are susceptible to corruption due to the fact that the majority of them are informal traders who are not fully aware of the policy legislative and institutional frameworks that exist to govern their sector, Transparency International Zimbabwe (TIZ) has said. In a speech read on her behalf…
By Charles Dhewa While economists have been schooled into projecting agricultural income starting from the size of the land, such an approach is now found wanting in the knowledge economy. There is no doubt that land is important but evaluating natural resources for investment purposes should go beyond hectares of land to the quality of…
The African Electronic Trade Group, the A-eTrade Group, which also includes the African e-Commerce Development International, yesterday announced that it has accepted the offer of the Government of Rwanda and the Government of Ethiopia to host the continental headquarters and East African regional headquarters respectively. The African Union and the Ministry of Trade and Industry…
The government has advised the nation to keep calm, insisting the country had not confirmed any COVID-19 cases to date. This follows widespread rumours that the government was covering up confirmed cases including a Mutare woman who has since died after returning from China. In a press statement released the 8th of March,…
By Elvis Dumba Chinhoyi – Mary Mliswa is set to make history by becoming the first elected female provincial chairperson for ZANU (PF) in Mashonaland West Province in the internal elections set for Tuesday. Mliswa, who is banking on the high number of female supporters across the province has also managed to get male supporters…
The African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) has announced the appointment of Mr. Constantin von Moltke as Director of Syndications and Agency. Prior to this appointment, Mr. von Moltke had been serving as the Head of Syndicated Loans at Afreximbank, having joined in 2016. He has more than 20 years’ experience in structured finance, including over 15…
By Habakkuk Trust The relaxation of lockdown regulations threatens to reverse the gains made by the Zimbabwean government in combating the Covid-19 virus. The government of Zimbabwe enacted Statutory Instrument 99 of 2020 in line with Presidential proclamation on the easing Covid-19 national lockdown regulations. Provisions of the statute make the wearing of masks mandatory…
By Elvis Dumba Newlands Primary School students took time to remember their late teacher, Diana Marowa, who died in a road accident near the school in May. The accident involving two ZUPCO buses which had a head-on collision about 400 meters from the school at the 101 km peg along Harare-Chirundu road claimed four lives,…
Crisis in Zimbabwe Coalition has noted with great concern, the continued clampdown on livelihoods by the government. Since June 7, 2021, the government has roped in the security services as part of an operation to destroy structures built by informal traders who are seeking to eke a living in a ‘failed economy.’ The operation has…
By ZIMCODD Community Resource Monitors On the 18th of February 2021, the Government of Zimbabwe through the Ministry of Health and Child Care launched the vaccination program and as at 7 July 2021, a total of 819 058 (first dose) and 579 699 Zimbabweans (second dose) had been inoculated against COVID-19. The National Vaccination Programme…
OnePlus highlighted a distribution deal with Verizon as a key win for the 8-series, a freshly-unveiled 5G smartphone range which will spearhead a previously-outlined goal to boost its presence in the next-generation technology. During a launch event for the OnePlus 8 and 8 Pro, Pete Lau, OnePlus co-founder and CEO, called the arrangement “one of the most…
Equatorial Guinea’s Ministry of Mines and Hydrocarbons (MMH) is pleased to announce that U.S. oil and gas company Noble Energy has made a discovery in offshore Block I Noble Energy makes oil discovery in Block I, located in Equatorial Guinea’s offshore sector; The well was drilled to a total depth of 4,417 meters and is…
Southerns – 242-8 in 41 overs (Clive Madande 45, Tino Mutombodzi 43, Takudzwanashe Kaitano 43; Donald Tiripano 3/49, Tendai Chatara 3/58, Blessing Muzarabani 1/25) Northerns – 131-2 in 18.3 overs (Timycen Maruma 60, Tadiwanashe Marumani 55, Sean Williams 4*; Carl Mumba 1/20, Richard Ngarava 1/34) No result An outstanding partnership of 121 for the…
The Adam Molai Foundation, a non-profit philanthropic organisation running programmes to ease poverty amongst underprivileged, has come to the rescue of nearly 100 families in Marondera amid the COVID-19 pandemic. With the effects of the pandemic being felt globally, the foundation has pushed to continue supporting the communities who need food assistance the most. The…
By Byron Mutingwende The ministry of water resources development and climate has introduced the National Adaption Plan (NAP) process to urban authorities to reduce their vulnerability to climate change impacts and facilitate the integration of climate change adaptation into their planning processes. The National Adaptation Planning is a flexible process that builds on…
By Tsitsi Ndabambi On Saturday 20 November in Ruwa, a few minutes after kickstarting what looked like the toughest and most competitive of all volleyball matches between Ruwa and Marondera Tigers who were battling for a Mashonaland East volleyball League tournament trophy, a dark cloud covered the sky followed by an outpouring heavy rainfall. The…
African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) yesterday in Cairo released its unaudited financial statements for the nine months ended 30 September 2020. Notwithstanding the impact of the pandemic, the Bank recorded net income amounting to US$217.06 million (2019: US$225.36 million) for the period, showing a slight decrease in the comparable period last year. Net interest income for…
Writes Lovemore Chazingwa The State of Palestine has demonstrated protection and recognition of all religions without discrimination as it condemns the spitting on non-Jews, especially Christians and tourists. Palestine Ambassador to Zimbabwe, H.E Dr Tamer Almassri made the statement in a media communique today. “The State of Palestine condemns the continued incursions by extremist Israeli…
Zurab Pololikashvili, Secretary General, World Tourism Organization This goes hand-in-hand with a responsibility to preserve the spirit of international solidarity that has characterized our response to this shared crisis, a response that has included international institutions, the civil society at large and individual citizens. Again and again, the pandemic puts us to the test and…
By Elvis Dumba Harare – The European Union Delegation (EU) to Zimbabwe will join the National Arts Council of Zimbabwe for Culture Month through various cultural activities this month for the first time as they celebrate EU Day. “The EU Delegation is delighted to join efforts with the National Arts Council of Zimbabwe (NACZ) in…
By Joyce Mukucha The Financial Securities Exchange (FINSEC), an Alternative Trading Platform has launched the Pfuma MSME Exchange Listing and Funding Platform which aims at revolutionising the capital markets and the access to finance and listing for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs). It has been learnt that MSMEs have several challenges which continue to…
The Zimbabwe Media Commission (ZMC) has told stakeholders that it has not yet issued Accreditation Cards for journalists and other media practitioners for the year 2020. This has been caused by the delay in the gazetting of accreditation and registration fees. The statement comes after freelance journalist Kudzai Musengi was arrested and detained at Gweru…
The Zimbabwe Union of journalists (ZUJ) has said it is greatly saddened by the death of another media practitioner, broadcaster Tawanda Gudhlangah, from COVID-19 complications. He was 41. Gudhlangah’s death closely follows that of Sandra Nyaira, another Journalist, who died of COVID-19 last Tuesday. Gudhlangah, an award-winning broadcaster, died yesterday morning at his Zimre Park…
In this digital age, where connectivity is key, NetOne Pvt Ltd has emerged as a powerhouse in the Zimbabwean telecommunications industry. With an expansive network coverage that extends to even the most remote areas, NetOne is bridging the digital divide and empowering marginalized communities across the country. The company’s Chief Commercial Officer, Mr. Learnmore Musunda,…
Zimbabwe’s President Emmerson Mnangagwa has said that Mobile Broadband (MBB) Phase III Project would not have come at a better time than this. He made the remarks yesterday in a speech delivered on his behalf by Vice President, Dr.Constantiono Chiwenga during the launch of Zimbabwe’s Mobile Broadband Phase III Project. The President explained that the…
World Health Organisation (WHO) experts have warned that even with the emergence of the new Mu COVID-19 variant, the Delta strain remains the top concern globally, appearing to “outcompete” others, UN News revealed. Speaking during an online question and answer session, the agency’s Technical Lead for COVID-19, Dr. Maria Van Kerkhove said, “I think the…
The African Development Bank (www.AfDB.org) will double its climate finance commitments for the period 2020-2025, the Bank’s President announced today at the One Planet Summit taking place in Nairobi. Akinwumi A. Adesina said that the Bank would commit at least US$25 billion towards climate finance. Speaking at a plenary in the presence of Heads of…
By Lewis Maunze This cartoon is the perfect caricature of what sports enthusiasts (specifically soccer fans) are going through during the continued lockdown due to the Covid-19 pandemic. It is supposed to share a lighter moment in contrast to what the world is experiencing in reality. The picture depicts the current situation in world sport….
The Women’s Academy for Leadership and Political Excellence (WALPE) welcomes the holding of by-elections across the country on Saturday, 26 March 2022 for both local government and legislators but is concerned over the low numbers of female candidates for the vacant posts. Over the years women have raised alarm over intimidation, harassment, cyberbullying, and violence…
Staff Writer Prevail Group International (PGI) has taken its borehole drilling scheme to rural Plumtree to provide villagers desperate for portable clean water. Plumtree, a district in Matabeleland South province is facing a grave water crisis worsened by an El Nino-induced drought. Several water sources have since dried up, with villagers walking long distances to…
By Lloyd Rabaya Socio-economic justice coalition, Zimbabwe Coalition on Debt and Development (ZIMCODD) yesterday launched the baseline survey for their Strengthening Institutions and Youth Agency (SIYA), a project benchmarked to foster youth participation in decision-making processes. Despite the youths being the majority of the population constituting 67.7%, their participation in decision-making processes is relatively very…
By Joyce Mukucha With climate and environmental impacts persisting to drastically re-shape the world, as feminists, the Young Feminist Fund (FRIDA) has come to realise that they cannot and must not separate these concerns from their struggles. Young feminist activists are organizing against some of the most rapidly changing contexts the world has ever seen….
By Elvis Dumba The country is set to lose out on its National Development Strategy plan to achieve an upper-middle-income economy by 2030 due to the loss of human lives through road carnages. With human error remaining the major contributing factor for major accidents in the country, traffic safety experts have called for behaviour change…
Written By Kundai Marunya Finally; Zimbabwe has found a mature sound that can compete on the global reggae platform; a music that can compete with the founding island of Jamaica for an ever growing market. The vibes of South African based reggae artist Rutsman Spice (real name Solomon Tokwe) from his hot new album titled…
EcoCash has launched a customer loyalty campaign called “EcoCash Gives You More” in which the leading mobile financial services platform in Zimbabwe positions itself to enhance customer engagement and boost the value it offers to its users. The loyalty campaign, which kicked off last Friday (September 13, 2024) will run until November 17, 2024. It…
By Tatenda Mujeyi Community radio stations are an imperative civil protection agent in curbing human and natural disasters that ravage societies. Presenting a paper on the ‘role of Community Radio Stations, CSRs, in Partnership with Zachras and Amnesty International, VOP Director John Masuku, said. Community Radio Stations are contestedly defined as community derived Broadcasting entities…
By Dr. Claude Kabemba (Executive Director of the Southern Africa Resource Watch) Africa finds itself at a crossroads in the climate change discourse. On the one hand, Africa has polluted less than any other continent and it is most vulnerable to the impacts of climate change; on the other hand, it lacks the finances and…
The government’s promise to continue engaging cross-border traders will come as a pleasant gesture to informal business operators, particularly women. The recommitment comes at the time researchers have found out that Covid-19 restrictions, especially border closures in the East African region, have had widespread consequences on cross-border traders. In the wake of the Covid-19 outbreak, East African…
In calling for an increase in the participation of girls in information communication technology (ICT), a senior government official has said the move is a harbinger of inclusivity and sustainable development. The theme of this year’s Girls in ICT Day Commemorations is “ACCESS AND SAFETY – Ensuring every girl has safe and meaningful access to…
By Byron Mutingwende The Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) are among the strategies aimed at addressing the challenges associated with climate change. Climate change has the potential to impact negatively on almost all sectors of the economy. Zimbabwe like other African countries has been experiencing impacts of climate change which includes severe floods, frequent…
Econet Wireless Zimbabwe has brought early Christmas cheer to eight winners of the company’s 2023 Christmas promotion, with each lucky customer receiving a brand-new residential house fully equipped with a home solar system and Econet Smart Home security. The grand prize giveaway ceremony, held at Penrose Estate in Nyabira, about 30km north-west of Harare…
Writes Marlvin Ngiza The World Health Organisation (WHO) has called upon nations to prioritize investing into the health sector for more equitable and prosperous societies and economies. This was said by WHO Director-General, Tedros Ghebreyesus, during a press briefing on global health issues. In his remarks, Ghebreyesus said that low-income countries were failing to rebound…
The Pan African Parliament (PAP) has noted with grave concern the circulation of a fake story on various social media platforms alleging that the President of the Pan African Parliament, His Excellency, Chief Fortune Zephania Charumbira, has been fired from the Pan African Parliament on allegations of embezzling close to USD 1.2 million. The…
