School violence, including gender-based violence and bullying, is a growing concern in sub-Saharan Africa. In recent years the increasing amount of stories of school violence victims have generated outrage in the region. On 9 March 2022, UNESCO will host a webinar to release and promote a proven toolkit for schools in the region to address the growing…
By Munyaradzi Dhure An innovative application on travelling for the Zimbabwean travellers is on the cards, courtesy of Emergency Taxi as young scientists take on new modern trends to address transport challenges in Zimbabwe. Emergency Taxi Chief Executive Officer Prince Pirikisi briefed the media on plans to officially launch an application system which offers an…
Tendai Mashamhanda, son of businessman Alex Mashamhanda popularly known as Mashwede, has brought to the fore judicial corruption pitting Chief Justice Luke Malaba in a US$1,5 million involving opposition-aligned lawyers Tendai Biti and Advocate Thabani Mpofu. A letter availed to a local publication dated February 9 2024 addressed to the JSC Chairperson, Zimbabwe Human Rights…
The Hub Unconference at Shoko Festival has officially opened its call for applications for the 2019 Hub Awards with USD8,000 (ZWL equivalent) prizes to be won. The seventh edition of the Hub Awards will be held on the first day of the Hub Unconference which will run from 27-28 September 2019 at the Harare Public…
By Joyce Mukucha In an effort to end Tuberculosis(TB)as well well as advocating for political commitment to ensure that TB remains on top of the national agenda, the Stop TB Partnership Zimbabwe has joined hands with Stop TB Partnership Geneva and several key actors in stepping up the fight to mitigate the disease in the…
Bulawayo, 22 April 2025 – The European Union (EU) is back at the Zimbabwe International Trade Fair (ZITF) in Bulawayo for the third consecutive year— with its now-flagship pavilion, one of the largest international stands. Following two consecutive wins for Best and Most Outstanding Foreign Display, the EU returns this year showcasing a strengthened focus…
By Tatenda Mujeyi All is set for the country’s Heroes’ and Defence Forces Day commemorations set for Monday and Tuesday 13th and 14th respectively with the national events pencilled for Harare. The Minister of Harare Metropolitan province emphasised the importance of these days as they set focus on the sacrifices made by the liberation war…
Econet Wireless Zimbabwe has started charging headline tariffs in United States dollars (US$) with effect from September 01, 2022, following regulatory approvals. The company’s customers will now be able to use US$ airtime directly for voice, SMS, data and internet services without first converting it to bundles. Econet first introduced promotional US$ smart bundles in…
By Thomas Quarry Meta Title: Africa’s Safest Locations in 2020 Meta Description: Africa offers you ample opportunity to enjoy everything this continent has to offer, from food to pristine beaches and roaming wildlife. Find out which countries have the lowest crime rates and are considered safe for tourists. African countries are like a limitless treasure…
Under the Second Republic, Zimbabwe’s foreign policy is premised on the engagement and re-engagement drive, and it has stood out as a key pillar of National Development Strategy 1 (NDS1). On the 5th of July 2023, the World Food Programme Representative to Zimbabwe Ms Francesca Erdelmann and the Japanese Ambassador to Zimbabwe His Excellency Satoshi…
Bulawayo-based Afro Jazz/Gospel star Vuyolwethu Ngwenya who is fondly known in the music circles as Vuyo Brown will be taking part in the ongoing Music in Africa Live hosted by Rooftop Promotions’ Theatre in the Park. Ngwenya is among three local artists selected to perform at this event and her performance will be the second…
On December 14, five hundred and sixty (560) representatives from 31 religions in 80 countries including Christianity, Buddhism, Hinduism, Islam, Judaism and Sikhism participated in a Virtual Year-End gathering hosted by Heavenly Culture World Peace Restoration of Light (HWPL). The prayer meeting aimed to reaffirm the religious leaders’ commitment to reconciliation as well as continued participation…
After more than 70 years of fighting against schistosomiasis, China has eliminated the prevalence of schistosomiasis to the lowest level and has accumulated rich experience in the prevention and control of the disease and will use its experience to contribute to the prevention and control of schistosomiasis in Zimbabwe. This came up yesterday at the…
By Anyway Yotamu The Zimbabwe Prisons and Correctional Services (ZPCS) has pledged to intensify the fight against COVID-19 in all its institutions across the country. This was confirmed at the handover of medical items from the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) and a local detergent manufacturer to the ZPCS at Chikurubi Prisons on…
TelOne is forecasting an 8 percent jump in revenue to $128 million this year, driven by broadband and data revenue, which have been performing relatively well throughout the year. The revenue is expected to rise by $10 million from last year’s $118 million. TelOne managing director Mrs Chipo Mtasa, recently said the revenue is anticipated…
By Byron Mutingwende St Patrick’s Mission Hospital in Hwange and the Zimcare Trust were beneficiaries of two brand-new off-road vehicles donated by Leonard Cheshire Disability Zimbabwe (LCDZ) with the hope of improving the two organisations’ operations. Zimcare is an apolitical private voluntary organisation (PVO) that has 14 affiliate centres, 11 of which cater…
By Ronnie Chisamba Patchway Mine, Kadoma – Seasoned Kadoma artiste, DJ Nash – real name Munashe Moses Nkhata (29) – has promised revellers and patrons of Golden Corner Sports bar a memorable festive season. “As always, l will make sure that revellers and patrons are kept on their feet on the dancefloor. lt is festive…
The world’s best footballers on the world’s best sports broadcaster! This is the promise from SuperSport, which will broadcast an unprecedented offering of World Cup football, beginning long before the event itself in June. In mid-April, the switch will be flipped on a 24-hour World Cup channel (SuperSport 13), allowing fans an appetiser of the…
“It pains us to see young girls being married off at a tender age. Girls should reach the legal age of consent of 18 years and must have their free will to get married,” said Headman Shiku of Runde Rural District. The headman is one of the many gender champions who have been engaged through…
Mbabane, Eswatini, 1 July 2025 – International negotiations—from climate change to biodiversity—are complex, highly choreographed affairs. Yet many journalists covering them don’t really know how these processes work. That lack of understanding risks undermining African positions, fuelling division, and weakening the continent’s negotiating power. This was the sobering message delivered today at the media training…
By Anyway Yotamu Government is set to increase passport fees significantly so as to enable the Registrar-General’s office to clear large backlogs, it has emerged. This was revealed by Minister of Home Affairs and Cultural Heritage Hon Kazembe Kazembe after touring the Central Registry Offices in Harare yesterday. “This will result in the rapid processing…
By Byron Mutingwende Learning involves discovering the world around us and one such way is through the tourism programme that the Good Care Pre-school is offering to its pupils. Recently, children were taken on a trip to Mbizi Game Park where they learnt more about Zimbabwe’s rich flora and fauna. On the 23rd…
Maverick politician and astute businessman, Joseph Makamba Busha, who is the President of FreeZim Congress Party said instead of setting up the Victoria Falls Securities Exchange (VFEX), Finance Minister Mthuli Ncube should concentrate on serious matters around building a strong economy. “The Minister of Finance Hon. Mthuli Ncube proposes to start up the Victoria Falls…
More than 20 months since India and South Africa first proposed a landmark intellectual property (IP) waiver to lift IP monopolies on COVID-19 medical tools, World Trade Organization (WTO) members reached a decision today at the 12th WTO Ministerial Conference in Geneva. The problematic version of the waiver that was adopted will essentially only waive certain IP on COVID-19…
Old Mutual Zimbabwe Limited today extended a generous donation of US$15 000 to National Blood Services Zimbabwe (NBSZ) towards the development of a low-cost solar system for the blood bank. The NBSZ is currently running a blood donation campaign to ease blood shortages in the country. In its mandate to continue improving the quality of…
African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank), has been ranked as Africa’s #1 mandated lead arranger in sub-Saharan Africa, according to Bloomberg’s 2020 full-year “Capital Markets League Tables”. This assessment of the Bank’s transactions recognizes the institution’s leadership role in mobilizing capital from both within and outside of the continent from a diverse range of investors and stakeholders for…
Writes Chimeno Azriel In an endeavor to strengthen climate change education in Zimbabwe, UNESCO is supporting the Ministry of Primary and Secondary(MoPSE) to develop learner guides for primary schools’ curricula to strengthen climate change, disaster risk reduction, and education for sustainable development. This came to the fore during a workshop that kicked off on…
By Marlvin Ngiza Amalgamated Rural Teachers Union of Zimbabwe (ARTUZ) has welcomed the national curriculum review consultations which were expected to run from 23 to 24 May saying it was necessary though a couple of weaknesses such as wrong timing, a limiting questionnaire, and inadequate awareness were present. The curriculum review comes at a time…
The Key Affected Population Model being implemented by the National AIDS Council (NAC) is reaping huge dividends in as far as engaging sex workers in responding to HIV and sexual gender-based violence (SGBV) is concerned. With the impacts of the COVID-19-induced lockdown wreaking economic havoc among the clientele of sex workers, the situation has gone…
Palm River Hotel has officially been awarded the most prestigious hotel rating of 5 stars! The award was validated by an official grading conducted by Zimbabwe Tourism Authority (ZTA) Quality Assurance Executives earlier this month. Following an extensive inspection, the hotel’s efforts to deliver unparalleled luxury and exceptional quality of service have been recognised and rewarded with…
2.0 million USD to be extended to qualifying MSMEs The African Union Development Agency NEPAD (AUDA-NEPAD) (https://bit.ly/3w9P1aI) and the Ecobank Group (www.Ecobank.com) its strategic partner on the development of the 100,000 Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) Initiative, are set to launch the financing component as from 27 May 2021. AUDA-NEPAD launched the 100,000 MSMEs Programme…
The Deputy Minister of Lands, Agriculture, Water and Rural Resettlement, Mr Vangelis Haritatos has said that the agricultural sector is the most significant prime-mover of Zimbabwe’s Vision 2030. He made the remarks at the two-day consultative workshop on the Enabling Business of Agriculture (EBA), pillar 1 of AGRINVEST Initiative that kicked off in Harare today….
UNICEF today presented the first batch of 2,857 bicycles to the Ministry of Public Service, Labour and Social Welfare to support and improve the ability of Community Childcare Workers (CCW) to provide child protection services in Zimbabwe. The vehicles will be distributed to Community Childcare Workers across the country in the coming months. The bicycles…
Climate change and food loss and waste are two interconnected global challenges that threaten the very foundation of our food systems. With one-third of all food produced globally going to waste, the environmental, economic, and social implications are dire. As climate change intensifies, its impact on food production, distribution, and consumption becomes increasingly evident. This…
By Byron Mutingwende and Patricia Mashiri The portrayal of people with disabilities (PWDs) and their employment in the sector still remains worrisome with stakeholders calling for an inclusive approach towards addressing the needs of this marginalised group. In his opening remarks at a workshop dubbed “The Media and Disability: Opportunities and Challenges” held in Harare…
By Elvis Dumba Nyabira – National Housing and Social Amenities minister, Hon Daniel Garwe said government is set to meet its ambitious target to construct 320 000 houses by 2025 using new building technologies. Government seeks to clear a housing backlog of about 2 million to achieve the aim of National Development Strategy on housing…
By Tatenda Mujeyi Cabinet through the Chairperson of the Emergency Preparedness and Disaster Management Committee, Vice President C. G Chiwenga is introspecting irregular and dysfunctional settlements. “Cabinet received an update on the identification and quantification of irregular and dysfunctional settlements including in flood-prone areas which were presented by Hon. Vice President Chiwenga as Chairman of…
The power to choose the number, timing and spacing of children can bolster economic and social development, according to the State of the World Population Report (SWOP) a yearly report published by the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA). The global trend towards smaller families is a reflection of people making reproductive choices to have as…
Last month, MultiChoice revealed its plans to retrench over 2,000 jobs in its call centres, now on our latest update, we can safely reveal that the Information Communication and Technology Union (ICTU) has announced its intention to challenge MultiChoice’s retrenchments in court. Related Reading: MultiChoice to Lay off 2,194 Staff in SA The union labeled…
With the UN Women’s statistics on gender-based violence showing that nearly a third of women have suffered abuse in their lifetime, with cases rising during crises such as the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, Zimbabwean journalist Catherine Murombedzi has come up with a poem denouncing the vice. The poem also comes after Musasa Project, a leading organisation…
Staff Reporter A Deaf Women Included (DWI) official has called for information on Sexual Reproductive Health Rights (SRHR) that is disability inclusive. DWI vice chairperson, Ms. Cleopatra Nyaku said women and particularly girls with hearing impairments are often ignored when it comes to information regarding SRHR. “In terms of Sexual Reproductive Health Rights, awareness among…
By Trevor Makonyonga The appointment of Sithelelwe ‘Kwinji 15’ Sibanda as assistant coach of Tsholotsho FC marks a new era in Zimbabwean football. Her roles as player and coach at the Zimbabwe National Women’s team were normal but this new role bestowed on her is historical. Most football fans spoken to by this reporter expressed…
By Mercia Andrews Rural African women are often made invisible, hidden and marginalised in leadership structures. By organising themselves in social movements, women in Southern Africa have amplified their voices to challenge agri-business and patriarchal oppression while advancing agroecology and building new leadership for a feminist agroecology. In Africa, rural women have to struggle against…
The International Trade Centre (ITC) and the Department of State Office of Global Partnerships partnered to scale up and support access to finance for small businesses in developing countries working towards the low-carbon transition. Small businesses make up 90% of companies worldwide and account for the bulk of emissions along the supply chains of big…
Hon. Advocate Jacob Francis Nzwidamilimo Mudenda, Speaker of Parliament, and Hon. Mabel Memory Chinomona, President of the Senate are currently in Geneva, Switzerland attending the 148th Assembly of the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) being held under the theme “Parliamentary Diplomacy: Building Bridges for peace and understanding”. The spring edition of the IPU Assembly has drawn over…
