The Minister of Public Service, Labour, and Social Welfare, Professor Paul Mavima has expressed confidence that the government is working on modalities to end the logjam with teachers who have downed tools countrywide in protest over poor salaries they claim have incapacitated them to go to work. Professor Mavima made the remarks in an interview…
The Zimbabwe lawyers for Human Rights has reported that authorities have arrested and charged a man with undermining authority of or insulting President Emmerson Mnangagwa after he allegedly stated that he disliked him for mismanaging the country’s economy. 32 year-old Farai Gwaza of Dindi village in Pfungwe, Mashonaland East province was arrested early this month…
The African Development Bank (AfDB) (www.AfDB.org) has launched a flagship economic report on Zimbabwe, titled: “Building a new Zimbabwe: Targeted policies for growth and job creation” which aims to support renewal and transformation of the country. Prepared by the Bank Group’s Economic Governance and Knowledge Management Vice-Presidency, the report was presented in a plenary meeting…
By Trevor Makonyonga It only costs US$0.50 to get busy for hours in Zimbabwe in an environment where most people in the productive age group are jobless. One only requires 50 cents to get something to do and if they are really good, the 50 cents can last them up to four hours busy on…
By Ronnie Chisamba South Africa-based multi-genre artiste Mr. P (39) – real name Precious Hanya – officially released his first jiti single yesterday on social media platforms in line with the World Health Organization (WHO) guidelines meant to curb the spread of Covid-19. Titled Swederera, the track is one of the six songs on his…
In recent years, the Zimbabwe International Trade Fair (ZITF) has transformed into more than just an event; it is a pivotal platform for economic rejuvenation and industrial advancement. Catalyzing showcasing trade opportunities, attracting investments, and fostering innovation, the ZITF propels the country towards its ambitious Vision 2030 goals. As preparations for the 2024 edition of…
In a move to enhance destination awareness and foster market visibility, the Zimbabwe Tourism Authority (ZTA) has appointed VFS Global to promote Zimbabwe as a preferred tourism destination in both India and GCC region, through a collaborative relationship. The agreement was officially signed by Dr. Karikoga Kaseke, Chief Executive of the Zimbabwe Tourism Authority on…
By Michelle Nichols, Stephanie Nebehay NEW YORK/GENEVA (Reuters) – U.N. chief Antonio Guterres said on Wednesday it is time for countries to start using money from their national COVID-19 response to help fund a global vaccine plan as the World Bank warned that “broad, rapid and affordable access” to those doses will be at the core of…
Cimas Health Group has launched Healthathon 2.0, a groundbreaking competition designed to foster innovation in the healthcare sector. The event, which will bring together students, professionals, and innovators, aims to develop innovative solutions to tackle key challenges within the healthcare industry, furthering Cimas’ commitment to improving healthcare delivery through technology and collaboration. Speaking…
The Women’s Coalition of Zimbabwe (WCOZ), representing non-partisan women’s rights organizations and activists in all the 10 provinces of Zimbabwe is calling on general members of the public, state and nonstate actors and duty bearers to ensure the promotion of women’s rights through the COVID 19 prevention and response processes. With Zimbabwe having confirmed the…
n response to persistent criticism for producing job seekers, not entrepreneurs, several African governments have been setting up centers of innovation and entrepreneurship at universities. While this is a noble cause, it has given the impression that entrepreneurship is something that can be taught in universities. On the contrary, the level of entrepreneurship happening in…
As one of the new and most ensuring investment vehicles about, many people are looking at using the currency exchange of the world’s most famous island, namely, bitcoins, to produce money. Many people have manufactured a lot of money this way. For anyone who is looking to generate some too, you need to find out…
By Anyway Yotamu Judicial Service Commission (JCS) yesterday celebrated 10 years of existence, since formation as well as the Open day under the theme “Transparency and accountability.” Addressing journalists in Harare to mark the day, Head of Corporate Communication Affairs in the Judicial Service Commission, Ms. Rumbidzai Takawira said the Open Day is a reflection of…
The African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) has released its unaudited financial statements for the half-year period ended 30 June 2018, showing gross revenue of $343 million. The figure represents a $21 million increase over the gross revenue for the same period in 2017. The results, released by the Bank in Cairo today, attributed the higher gross revenue to a significant increase in fee income by 119 per cent while interest and similar income recorded…
By Byron Mutingwende A raft of turnaround measures being implemented by Hwange Colliery Company Limited are bearing positive fruits, Board Chairman Winston Chitando has revealed. Chitando made the remarks at a media and stakeholders cocktail in Harare on 19 October 2017. “On behalf of the board, I am more gratified to announce…
M-Net’s much-anticipated first-of-its kind telenovela Legacy, starts on DStv channel 102 Monday 21 September at 19:00 and will be broadcast Mondays to Thursday. Each episode will be 30 minutes long. MultiChoice and M-Net have announced that they are planning to make the DStv Premium channel, M-Net 102 available to its DStv Compact Plus, Compact, Family and Access from 21 – 24 September(from 19:00- 19:30…
By Lovemore Chazingwa in Kadoma An exciting match between youthful sides, Cuthbert Malajila (CUMA) Academy FC and Ngezi Platinum Under 19 FC ended in a one-all stalemate as the home team came from behind to share the spoils. The fast-paced derby lived to its billing with both teams capsizing their opponents early. It was the…
Under the auspices of the Alliance for Food Sovereignty in Africa (AFSA), the Participatory Ecological Land Use Management (PELUM) Zimbabwe is undertaking a campaign in Zimbabwe to raise awareness and consciousness on the farming, and consumption of traditional Zimbabwean food under the banner of the My Food is African! Campaign. In Zimbabwe, the campaign is…
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…
Following a trail of destruction left by the ravaging Cyclone Idai, many international and local organisations and governments are coming with relief and aid but mobile telephony giant, Econet, is leading from the front. Led by Econet Wireless Zimbabwe’s Chief of Staff who is part of Higher Life Foundation, Mr. Lovemore Nyatsine, the mobile telephony…
The United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) has reiterated the massive potential of the tourism sector’s social, cultural, and economic value and its unique contribution to the Sustainable Development Agenda. In a statement for 2024, UNWTO said a new year brings new opportunities for global tourism. “UNWTO has identified the priorities for the sector: investments,…
Chinese purchases of US grains have been quite scant since the coronavirus epidemic hit the country, despite the phase one trade agreement being signed by both nations back in January. China pledged to buy an additional US$12.5 billion worth of agricultural goods in 2020 compared to the 2017 level of US$24 billion. Many analysts have…
Zimbabwean music reaches out beyond the country’s borders when it is featured on DStv platforms created to expose the music of Africa to a continental audience. Channels such as Trace Africa, MTV Base, Channel O and Trace Gospel feature a range of performers and help show the people of Africa something of the talent for…
Cabinet considered and approved the re-establishment of the National Youth Service Training Programme proposal which was presented by the Minister of Youth, Sport, Arts and Recreation, Honourable Kirsty Coventry. It emerged in the post-Cabinet meeting today that the proposal came as a result of consultations between the Ministries of Youth, Sport, Arts and Recreation; and…
By Charles Dhewa At a time communities in developing countries are diversifying their food systems in order to cope with climate change, isn’t a narrow approach like bio-fortification counter-productive? Could this be yet another example of interventions that are influenced by funders and their collaborators? In several African countries including Zimbabwe, both urban and rural…
The International Trade Centre releases flagship report SME Competitiveness Outlook 2022: Connected Services, Competitive Businesses The SME Competitiveness Outlook 2022, released yesterday, puts the spotlight on four types of services – known as connected services – that drive transformation, regardless of economic level. The four – transport and logistics, financial services, information and communication technologies, and business and…
The European Union has said it welcomes further opportunities for continued dialogue and engagement with Zimbabwe and reiterates its ambition for a more constructive relationship. The EU recalls the Council Conclusions of 17 February 2020 and notes with concern that Zimbabwe’s multifaceted and prolonged crisis has further deepened. The bloc said the lack of substantial…
Writes Liz Dziva As we navigate the complexities of life, it is easy to forget that our mental health is just as important as our physical health. That is why we are excited to launch Vintage Vibes Family Fun Day, a unique event designed to promote mental wellness among senior citizens and their families…
MOMBASA, KENYA – With the potential that biotechnology possesses in developing crops and animals that are more resilient to climate change and risks of diseases, the adoption of genome editing sets the stage for Africa to harness new and emerging technologies to ensure food and nutrition security on the continent. These were the sentiments of…
CASSAVA Smartech Zimbabwe’s mobile money platform EcoCash is leading the way in maintaining social distancing for its customers and employees through the use of self-care platforms. With the world changing rapidly in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, EcoCash has made it its mission to stay up-to-date with the latest customer self-service behaviour trends, which…
By Lovemore Chazingwa A statutory window opened by Finance Minister Professor Mthuli Ncube mid-year allowing councils to charge for services in foreign currency has brought perceived relief to them ostensibly, forcing ratepayers to scratch their heads for the elusive greenback. Under the prevailing socio-economic dynamics, Chegutu Municipality has employed a vehicle to ease the burden…
The Africa Enterprise Challenge Fund (AECF) and the Energy and Environment Partnership Trust Fund (EEP Africa) recently hosted an investor forum in Nairobi, Kenya, bringing together financiers and companies from across the world to find investment opportunities in renewable energy businesses operating in Africa. The forum was an investor to business (I2B) match-making platform…
The MDC alliance has described as “brazen act of political thuggery” the move by government to withhold the MDC grant entitled to the party under the Political Parties Finance Act while Zanu PF has already been paid their dues. The party reported that the past one week has seen top MDC officials being sent from…
By Hillary Munedzi As developed countries fail to meet their pledges in relation to climate and development finance, women in Africa have suffered more and have been forced to invest more time in meeting family needs. The continent relies heavily on natural resources and rain-fed agriculture. This calls for urgency in meeting commitments to climate…
By Charles Dhewa COVID-19 has revealed the importance of understanding the roles of different actors in Africa’s food systems. When roles and responsibilities are unclear, smallholder farmers are exposed to conmen. For instance, in Zimbabwe farmers are losing produce to unregistered buyers. The situation would be better if all buyers were registered and the trading…
By Habakkuk Trust Village Health Workers (VHWs) continue to champion the fight against COVID-19 in most parts of rural Matabeleland. These brave men and women have kept communities abreast with key information on the novel Coronavirus. When the government declared COVID-19 as a formidable epidemic leading to a national lockdown, village health workers came in to fill…
Written by Nkeletsang Morapedi Kigali, Rwanda – The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) made history yesterday as it inaugurated its 23rd Global Summit in Kigali. This prestigious event marks the first time it has graced the African continent, gathering delegates from across the globe for an extraordinary occasion that promises groundbreaking discussions and collaborations…
The Christian Blind Mission (CBM) International, true to its spirit of working to address poverty as a cause and consequence of disability, joins the rest of the world in celebrating International Disability Day. To have an appreciation of the organisation’s work in promoting disability inclusion and mainstream development, Spiked Online Media had an interview…
The Confederation of Zimbabwe Retailers (CZR) has embraced the new COVID-19 measures announced by Vice President and Minister of Health and Child Care Dr. Constantino Chiwenga on Saturday. The measures came amid the surge in new cases which had seen 596 new cases and 26 deaths in the last 7 days as of yesterday as…
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the Tony Elumelu Foundation (TEF) have launched a youth entrepreneurship programme for the Sahel region of Africa. The TEF-UNDP Sahel Youth Entrepreneurship programme will train, mentor and financially support 100,000 young entrepreneurs in Africa in 10 years . The goal is to contribute to the overall target to…
Rabat, Capital of African Culture and Culture in the Islamic World Hosts the 21st Annual Conference of the International Association of Schools and Institutes of Administration (IASIA) Under the High Patronage of HIS MAJESTY KING MOHAMMED VI – May Assist Him The Mohammed V University of Rabat, the Communal Council of the City of…
About US$85.5 million is required for the 2022 Zimbabwe Census, a key survey that is done every 10 years to provide the country with essential data on demographic and related socio-economic characteristics of the population at national and sub-national levels which can be used for policy and programme planning. The 2022 Census will be the…
Diversified digital services group Cassava Smartech has launched Akello Digital Classroom, a platform that offers Zimbabwean students, from Primary level to High School, access to online Zimbabwe School Examinations Council (ZIMSEC) curriculum lessons for all subjects. Cassava Smartech announced that all interested Zimbabwean students will have free access to live online lessons for the next…
In a heartwarming demonstration of corporate social responsibility, Zimbabwe’s leading mobile network operator NetOne is set to bring festive cheer to Matthew Rusike Children’s Home in Mzingwane, Matabeleland South Province, through their Christmas Cheers initiative. The event, which will see NetOne executives and team members spending a full day with orphaned children at the facility,…
NetOne has launched a Thank you Campaign called “GigaThanks Promo” in which customers will stand a chance to win data and airtime every week for being loyal to the network of choice. The “GigaThanks Promo” rewards existing, new, and customers that have not used their sim cards in the past 90 days. 300 000 customers that…
