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Hon Chombo to hold interface meeting with persons with disabilities in Kadoma
Writes Chimeno Azriel Mashonaland West Minister of State for Provincial Affairs and Devolution, Hon Marian Chombo (MP), is expected to have an interactive meeting with persons with disabilities in Kadoma as a measure to hear the challenges affecting them. The interactive meeting is scheduled to be held on the 5th of August 2024…
Old Mutual Insurance launches emergency rescue service
Old Mutual, Zimbabwe’s leading insurance provider, has partnered with ACE Air and Ambulance Pvt Ltd to offer an emergency air and road ambulance medical rescue package to its existing and new customers with effect from 1 September 2019. In his opening remarks at the launch, Old Mutual Insurance Company Managing Director, Shepherd Fungura, said that…
You Need to Spark to Shine
By Milton Kamwendo It is not enough to drive you must be able to park. Simply moving a car is not driving. A few wise quotes are not greatness. Grand posturing without purpose is a waste of resources. Impressing a few by-standers is not greatness. Impressions are not success. Skin is not bones. It is…
Blessing Gomo set to launch three albums within one day
By Desire Tshuma Blessing Muroti Gomo and the Anointed Singers band on Saturday 19 December is set to launch triple albums in Harare with several top gospel artists gracing the event. Blessing Muroti Gomo is a Zimbabwean born gospel artist who is currently based in South Africa. He has been in the music industry for…
Rwanda in Partnership With OneWeb Launches Icyerekezo Satellite to Connect Rural Schools to The Internet
Rwanda has launched a satellite named Icyerekezo, which will bring internet connectivity to students at Nkombo Island, in Lake Kivu. Rwanda wants to bridge internet connection in rural areas around the country. A satellite named Icyerekezo by students from Nkombo Island in rural Rwanda at Lake Kivu was launched on the 26th of February, 2019….
MSF’s ‘Access Campaign’ marks 20 years of work to secure medical innovation and access to affordable medicines
The international medical humanitarian organisation Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) this year marks the 20th anniversary of founding its ‘Access Campaign,’ which has been working to secure access to affordable medicines, diagnostics and vaccines, including promoting their research and development, for people in MSF’s care and beyond. Marking this milestone provides an opportunity to reflect on…
ZCTU raps ED government for not observing workers’ rights
By Reason Dube – Masvingo Correspondent The Zimbabwe Congress of Trade Union has castigated the present administration led by President Mnangagwa for neglecting workers’ welfare and called on the government to address the situation or face nationwide industrial action. National ZCTU member Nicholas Mazarura told a handful of workers gathered at Mucheke Stadium in Masvingo…
Apple takes more heat in South Korea
By Yanitsa Boyadzhiev South Korea’s Fair Trade Commission (FTC) continued to target Apple over a long-running probe into claims the vendor abused its dominant position in the apps and device markets, accusing the company of obstructing its investigation by preventing access to documents and premises. In a statement, the regulator said it had referred…
Tusk lights up London landmarks in celebration of Wildlife Ranger Challenges 2022
Ahead of World Ranger Day on 31 July, Tusk lit up iconic London landmarks in a spectacular light display to celebrate the launch of the Wildlife Ranger Challenge 2022. World Ranger Day is dedicated to the Rangers of the world who have dedicated and sacrificed their lives to be nature’s most devote custodians. It is…
SADC participates in Zimbabwe’s UNSCR Action Plan on women, peace and security
The Southern African Development Community (SADC) Secretariat joined the Government of the Republic of Zimbabwe at the launch of the Zimbabwe National Action Plan for implementation of the United Nations Security Council Resolution (UNSCR) 1325 on Women, Peace and Security Agenda on the 3rd May 2024 in Harare, Zimbabwe. The launch was attended by high-level…
Kenneth Makate Told Not to Accept Anything Less Than R650 Million Compensation From Vodacom
Kenneth Makate has sued his former funders, Raining Men Trade, for fraud and is fighting the company’s claim to a share of his settlement with Vodacom. Raining Men Trade was reportedly placed into business rescue this year after not receiving payment from Makate. The company helped bankroll Makate’s court case against Vodacom which sought compensation…
Ebola, one year into the outbreak urgent action is required
As the worst Ebola outbreak in the history of DRC is entering its second year, the situation on the ground is concerning. In July, between 80 and 100 people were diagnosed with the disease each week. Uganda saw its first Ebola patients who had travelled from DRC in June, while Goma, a city of 1.5…
WWE The Horror Show at Extreme Rules
SuperSport viewers on DStv can look forward to another pay-per-view special from the WWE, with WWE The Horror Show at Extreme Rules live from the company’s Performance Center in Orlando, Florida on the morning of Monday 20 July 2020. SuperSport is your home of sport and the best place to see all the action from around the world as #LiveSportReturns. The…
TelOne, NetOne to be Privatised
Government has intensified efforts to partially privatise telecommunication companies Telone and NetOne and is offering the two entities to potential investors as a joint package. Cabinet yesterday gave the nod to this arrangement after a presentation by Finance and Economic Development Minister Professor Mthuli Ncube. Public enterprise reforms are espoused in Government’s Transitional Stabilisation Programme…
Police shootings of civilians blamed
By Byron Mutingwende Worker representatives, political activists and the generality of Zimbabweans have roundly condemned police brutality that led to the shooting of civilians as the Harare City Council was effecting a ban of kombis in the capital’s central business district (CBD). The Zimbabwe Congress of Trade Unions (ZCTU) condemned the police brutality witnessed yesterday…
ICT consumers and operators: balancing affordability and viability
Information Communication Technology (ICT) stakeholders are gathered in Vumba to discuss and digest matters impacting consumers and operators – the desire to balance service affordability while maintaining operator viability. In his keynote address, read by his deputy Dr. Dingumuzi Phuti, the Minister of Information Communication and Technology (ICT), Postal and Courier Services said the deliberations…
Murombo hogs limelight with fifer as T10 tourney starts with a bang
Lions – 120-5 in 10 overs (Elton Chigumbura 30, Tashinga Musekiwa 26, Clive Madande 24; Owen Muzondo 2/22, Tatenda Matimbe 1/6, Mssimba Marovatsanga 1/23) Gladiators – 80-7 in 10 overs (Phrase Mukabeta 18*, Lennox Chando 17, Owen Muzondo 15; Marshall Takodza 3/7, Trevor Gwandu 1/9, Nkosilathi Nungu 1/22) Lions won by 40 runs Elton…
Chiefs’ Council elections: Morocco’s Senate Speaker congratulates Chief Charumbira
Hon Enaam Mayara, the Speaker of the Senate of Morocco, has congratulated Hon Fortune Charumbira, the President of the Pan African Parliament (PAP) on his re-election as a member of the Senate of Zimbabwe. “This is a significant accomplishment and a testament to your hard work, dedication to your country, and commitment to our continent….
UK Set to Host Africa Investment Conference in 2021
By Joyce Mukucha The United Kingdom (UK) is preparing to host the Africa Investment Conference which will be held virtually in the new year, an event which comes one year on from the UK-Africa Investment Summit. The Conference’s key focus will be on Greener and more sustainable investment. The UK Department for International Trade has…
Jedidiah Trust in Food Drive for Prison Inmates’ Children
Step into the tattered shoes of these young innocent souls. It’s hard having a mother out of reach, incarcerated; unable to be taken care of. Rumbling sounds of an empty stomach every day and night; sleepless nights thinking, “Am I ready to face the next day?” How do you feel? Jedidiah Trust has taken the…
ARDA seeds: where farmers are assured of a bumper harvest
The Agricultural and Rural Development Authority is proud to have its subsidiary, ARDA Seeds, that is providing seeds as a critical input to ensure bumper harvests for all farmers countrywide. Speaking to Spiked Online Media, Jemitius Mukiwa, an ARDA marketing executive said ARDA SEEDS (Pvt) LTD is a registered private company wholly owned subsidiary of Agricultural…
First Lady rallies the church to promote peace for national development
By Elvis Dumba Domboshava – First Lady Dr. Auxilia Mnangagwa has called upon the church to be at the forefront of peaceful national development programmes. She also called upon the church to join in the fight against drug abuse by young people. In her message to church members of Johane Masowe Wechishanu Church in Domboshava…
Standard Bank Group Publishes Fossil Fuels Financing Policy
By Staff Reporter Stanbic Bank Zimbabwe’s parent company, Standard Bank Group, in pursuit of improving its management of environmental, social, and governance (ESG) risks, and contributing to the sustainable development of Africa, has published its Fossil Fuels Financing Policy. This follows the adoption in 2019 of policies on lending to Coal-fired power projects and Coal-mining…
Two-thirds of Africans will accept to be vaccinated against COVID-19: Africa CDC survey
Two-thirds of Africans will accept COVID-19 vaccines, according to the Partnership for Evidence-Based Response to Covid-19 (PERC) survey Across the continent, two-thirds of the citizens interviewed expressed willingness to accept COVID-19 vaccines. But the sentiment has varied across the continent. In the 19 member countries surveyed, 91% of the people surveyed in Morocco were…
NetOne Gears Up for SADC 44th Summit: Showcasing Digital Excellence and Seamless Connectivity
As the 44th SADC Summit approaches, NetOne, Zimbabwe’s premier mobile network operator, is pulling out all the stops to demonstrate its unwavering commitment to innovation and customer satisfaction. With the summit scheduled for August, the company has been working tirelessly to ensure that its digital solutions, network infrastructure, and customer support services are not just…
Food can foster relations between Europe and Africa: Chef Elijah Amoo Addo
The EurAfrican Forum organization (www.EurAfricanForum.org) announced today that chef Elijah Amoo Addo, founder and CEO of the Food for All Africa, will deliver a pitch about how food can be a link between people and regions to establish stronger relations for Europe and Africa on the first day of the event, July 4, at the…
YADD expresses concern over alcohol price reduction
Youth against Alcoholism and Drug Dependency (YADD), , an organisation that advocates against drug and alcohol dependency among young people has expressed concerns over the recent reduction of excess tax on alcoholic beverages from 45 to 40 percent by the Minister of Finance and Economic Development which has seen prices of alcohol beverages going down….
National Policy on elderly and vulnerable people imperative: Prof Mavima
By Anyway Yotamu The government has plans to launch the national elderly policy document in partnership with stakeholders that will guide programs and other developmental issues on the matter. Speaking to this publication on the sidelines of the commemorations of the International Day of Older Persons at Mazowe River Bridge Old People’s Home in Rushinga…
ZAS 2023: European Union unveils initiatives to support agriculture in Zimbabwe
The European Union (EU) Delegation to Zimbabwe is exhibiting at the Zimbabwe Agricultural Show (ZAS) where it is showcasing an array of initiatives it offers through its country head office and member states. Below, Spiked Online Media casts a spotlight on the initiatives being exhibited during the 2023 edition of the ZAS: Embassy…
Raydizz Partners with Poptain and Midori on In2You
Song Details · Artist: Raydizz, Midori and Poptain · Title: In2You · Release: 30 October 2020 · ISRC: ZA-56E-20-02849 · Composers: Midori Henderson, Ameen Jaleel Matanga, Daniel Kudakwashe Chiweda, Rayhaan Jassat · Label: Point Black As he finalises the songs on his upcoming album W.I.E.R.D , Raydizz releases In2You – an uptempo hybrid of dancehall,…
Tourism SME Love for Africa positively impacting the community
Love for Africa – a destinations management company specializing in the fully inclusive travel market comprising meetings, incentives, corporate, and events, has gone out of its way to positively impact communities in Victoria Falls and beyond. Blessing Munyenyiwa, the Managing Director at Love for Africa who once worked at Disney World in the United States…
Gemalto Automated Biometric Identification System, LiveScan technology enhances crime fight: Ugandan police
These biometric solutions enable the police force to better solve crimes through the electronic collection, storage and processing of fingerprints, palm prints and facial captures Gemalto (www.Gemalto.com), the world leader in digital security, is supplying its Cogent Automated Biometric Identification System (CABIS) (https://bit.ly/2SmrB2t) and LiveScan (https://bit.ly/2I7sM0Z) technology to the Ugandan Police. These biometric solutions enable the police force to…
Kwanele Foundation solicits PAP partnership to address gender-based violence
Kwanele Foundation, a South African based Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO) advocating and standing against Gender-Based Violence and Femicide, has submitted a Memorandum to the Pan-African Parliament (PAP) demanding its intervention to help eradicate the scourge of GBV in Africa. The list of demands, formulated in the Memorandum presented by the Foundation’s CEO Silhe Sibisi, includes a…
Zimbabwe doing well in nutrition advocacy
By Kudakwashe Pembere Stakeholders involved in the advocacy for the improvement of Zimbabwe’s nutrition needs under the Scaling Up Nutrition (SUN) Movement banner convened in Harare on Friday to validate the country’s progress in the implementation of the global SUN3.0 strategy. In an interview, Food and Nutrition Council Acting Deputy Director Nutrition, Ms. Siboniso Chigova…
Constitution does not limit President of Chief’s Council to be elected as Deputy: ZEC educated
The Zimbabwe Electoral Commission (ZEC) has been educated to the effect that the Constitution of Zimbabwe does not limit the President of the National Council of Chiefs to be elected as the deputy president of the institution after serving two terms. Some sections of the local media had reported that the Zimbabwe Electoral Commission (ZEC)…
COMESA Climate Change Programme holds GEF-CBIT Project Steering Committee for ETF
The COMESA Climate Change Programme held its inaugural Project Steering Committee (PSC) meeting for the Global Environment Facility (GEF) funded Capacity Building Initiative for enhanced Transparency (COMESA-CBIT) Project that is supporting 4 COMESA Member States (Eritrea, Comoros, Seychelles and Zambia) capacity for enhanced transparency in climate change Monitoring, Reporting and Verification (MRV) as defined in…
Accelerate involvement of PWDs in climate change
By Elvis Dumba Mutare – As the world prepares to meet in Sweden for Stockholm+50 on the 2nd and 3rd of June this year during the world environment week, calls have been made to accelerate the involvement of climate change crisis hard-hit communities such as children, women, and people with disabilities. The clarion call came…
Cal_Vin’s Demise A Blow To The Entertainment industry: Edith Weutonga
By Ronnie Chisamba Contemporary traditional music songstress, Edith Weutonga, said the untimely death of local hip-hop star, Mgcini Calvin Nhliziyo (35) – aka Cal_Vin is a blow to the music and entertainment industry at large. Weutonga made the statement during an online interview with this publication earlier today. “His sudden tragic death left us shocked…
Evangelista Chekera’s Greening Chick Brooding Innovation Impacting Africa
By Byron Mutingwende Spiked Online Media’s Byron Mutingwende (BM) caught up with Evangelista Chekera (EC), a young entrepreneur whose chick brooding innovation has won her local and continental awards. Below are the excerpts of the interview: BM: Who is Evangelista Chekera? EC: I am the first born in a family of two…
Vaya Logistics set to give Cassava on Demand services a lift
Cassava Smartech Zimbabwe says its growing on-demand business is set for a boost with the coming on stream of fully-fledged logistics services. The listed tech giant’s CEO Mr Eddie Chibi said Cassava On Demand, which over the past six months has been offering Vaya Mobility services, had started rolling out Vaya Logistics services in earnest,…
Uncover The Legacy Of A South African Legend In Shaka iLembe
You may recognise the name Shaka Zulu from history books or Zulu folklore about one of the most famous and powerful African kings. But recently, there has been buzz about a new show on DStv that tells the story of this infamous man with iterations from his early childhood through to adulthood. This is more…
President Mnangagwa declares the 15th of June National Day of prayer
By Anyway Yotamu President Emmerson Mnangagwa has declared the 15th of June 2020 as the Presidential National Day of Prayer and Fasting. Addressing journalists at Statehouse in Harare, President Mnangagwa emphasized the need to continue abiding by the COVID-19 regulations while at the same time resorting to prayer and fasting so as to conquer the…
International Day in Support of Victims of Torture: Fulfil Pledge to Criminalise Torture
By Zimbabwe Lawyers for Human Rights On the occasion of United Nations International Day in Support of Victims of Torture, Zimbabwe Lawyers for Human Rights (ZLHR) urges government to promptly act to fulfil its past pledges to make torture a criminal offence and take adequate measures to combat this heinous crime. Commemorated on 26 June…
Stakeholders seek inclusivity and enhanced access to quality ECD education
The Zimbabwe Network of Early Childhood Actors (ZINECDA) and the Education Coalition of Zimbabwe (ECOZI) have partnered in an initiative to enhance access to quality early childhood education so that vulnerable children are ready for primary education. The organisations entered into a partnership with the Roger Federer Foundation (RFF), a non-profit making foundation based in…