By Anyway Yotamu The government continues to put in place intervention measures to increase the capacity to fight the coronavirus pandemic as infections stood at 387 on Monday. Addressing journalists after the Covid-19 inter-ministerial Taskforce meeting at State House in Harare this Monday, Information, Publicity, and Broadcasting Services Minister Senator Monica Mutsvangwa said the government…
Writes Lloyd Rabaya Australian-based Invictus Energy, which is prospecting for oil and gas in the Caborra Bassa basin/Muzarabani, is looking forward to turning the Zambezi Valley into an urban centre with vast means of production. Invictus Energy started its journey in the rural community in 2018 after discovering that the area had huge deposits of…
The Community Newspapers’ Association of Zimbabwe (CNAZ) which has been inactive for more than a year met today and elected a New Executive Committee to run its affairs. The elections were conducted by Voluntary Media Council of Zimbabwe (VMCZ) executive director Loughty Dube and Zimbabwe National Editors’ Forum (ZINEF) national coordinator Njabulo Ncube. SANEF Chairperson…
Leading telecommunication sector player, TelOne, has added more feathers to its cap by opening the Bulawayo Data Centre and Hillside Client Experience Centre under its flagship. Speaking during the official opening of the key digital infrastructure facilities on the sidelines of the Zimbabwe International Trade Fair (ZITF) in Bulawayo, Dr. Jenfan Muswere, the Minister of…
By Byron Mutingwende Firebrand Member of the House of Assembly for Norton, Temba Mliswa has called for formalisation of artisanal mining and clampdown on marauding criminals going by the moniker MaShurugwi who are unleashing violence and looting minerals in his constituency. “I have always advocated for formalisation and regularisation of small-scale and artisanal…
By Godwin Mungwadzi Zimbabwe’s Robotics team won the XPRIZE Gold Medal Innovator award, at the 2022 FIRST Global Challenge games – an Olympics-style, international robotics competition for high-school students from around the world that aims to celebrate Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics — also known as STEM in a similar way to how Athletics and Sports…
In an era where social media has become a powerful tool for education and advocacy, Setfree Mafukidze, a Zimbabwean nurse based in the UK, is making a significant impact by using digital platforms to raise awareness about diabetes. With a growing following, Mafukidze has reached thousands of people in Zimbabwe and beyond, helping many receive…
By Nevson Mpofu Retailing giant OK Zimbabwe says it is feeling the heat of business difficulties the country is facing, Chief Executive Officer Mr Alex Siyavora said at the OK Annual General Meeting held in Harare. Economic challenges, among them inflation characterised by deterioration in exchange rate, were some of the reasons causing the difficulties….
Zimbabwe – 358 all out in 148 overs (Craig Ervine 85, Kevin Kasuza 63, Prince Masvaure 55; Lasith Embuldeniya 5/114, Suranga Lakmal 3/53, Lahiru Kumara 2/82) Sri Lanka – 295-4 in 106 overs (Angelo Mathews 92*, Kusal Mendis 80, Dhananjaya de Silva 42*; Victor Nyauchi 2/38, Donald Tiripano 1/51, Sean Williams 1/67) Day 3 –…
The parents of a 14-year old paralysed boy, who live in Mbare National Harare are appealing for assistance. The father of Mufaro, Mr. Dominic Chanditeya said that, “My his son was normal from birth. However, at the tender age of four and a half years he developed a condition that led to him becoming paraplegic….
The Zimbabwe Rugby Union (ZRU) is joining the nation in charitable work to support victims of Cyclone Idai that largely affected the eastern province of Manicaland The Zimbabwe Rugby Union (ZRU) is joining the nation in charitable work to support victims of Cyclone Idai that largely affected the eastern province of Manicaland. Cyclone Idai which…
Only 20% of European Union exporting companies are owned, led or managed by women. (Brussels-Geneva) – Women are under-represented among companies in agriculture and manufacturing sectors engaged in external European Union trade and women-led companies are mostly found in sectors with lower export growth potential. These are some of the findings of From Europe to the…
Global Center on Adaptation Chief Executive Officer, Professor Patrick Verkooijen welcomed President Uhuru Kenyatta as the Global Champion for the Africa Adaptation Acceleration Program (AAAP) at the Leaders Dialogue on Adaptation Action in Africa in Nairobi on Thursday 07 July 2022. President Kenyatta has been a key driving force behind the AAAP, an Africa-led,…
Banco de Fomento Angola (BFA) has signed on to the Afreximbank Trade Facilitation programme (AFTRAF) for an initial $50-million line of credit, becoming the first Angolan bank to sign on to the programme offered by the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) with the aim of supporting African banks to bridge the gap created by the withdrawal of international…
Mr Givemore Chidzidzi, the Zimbabwe Tourism Authority (ZTA) Acting Chief Executive better known in the sector as “Mr. Tourism” has urged women to work towards strengthening and growing their entrepreneurial expertise in the tourism sector. He made the remarks during the Sanganai Hlanganani Capacity Building Workshop For “Women Entrepreneurs in Tourism” held on 14 September…
By Patricia Mashiri Following the 100-day Targeted Performance Programme initiative the Ministry of Tourism and Hospitality Industry led by Minister Priscah Mupfumira has intensified the development of the Tourism Satellite Accounting System in Zimbabwe to estimate the contribution of the sector to the economy. The Satellite Account (TSA) as accepted by United Nations…
By Byron Mutingwende Dr Karikoga Kaseke, the Chief Executive of the Zimbabwe Tourism Authority (ZTA) has all but confirmed the postponement of the much-anticipated Harare International Carnival for the second time in three months. “We postponed the carnival that was supposed to be held in July because of the elections on 30 July….
The Passengers Association of Zimbabwe (PAZ) is calling on public transport operators to install speed limiting devices on their vehicles so as to prevent road carnages. PAZ made the remarks as it has conveyed its sincere condolences to the families of victims who perished in an accident involving two buses in Rusape. “As PAZ we…
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…
Wellington Madumira, the National Coordinator of Climate Action Network (CAN) Zimbabwe has said as we reach the midpoint of COP29, it is deeply disturbing to witness the climate finance negotiations come to a standstill. He said developed nations continue to display a disturbing level of apathy, viewing vital climate finance as mere investments rather than…
By Jacob Kudzayi Mutisi The late Ambassador Dr. Andrew Hama Mtetwa was an eminent scholar, historian, and father, who served Zimbabwe in civil and diplomatic service since independence and in my view, deserved the honour of a national hero. Amb Mtetwa joined the Ministry of foreign affairs as an undersecretary and rose through the ranks…
By Byron Mutingwende The government is fostering the development of entrepreneurship among the youths through a technology transfer programme. In his address at the Funding Innovative Capacity Development (FICAD) project spearheaded by the African Capacity Building Foundation (ACBF) and the Zimbabwe Economic Policy Analysis and Research Unit (ZEPARU), Dr. Desire Mutize Sibanda, the…
The highly anticipated SADC Tourism Night, hosted by the Ministry of Tourism and Hospitality Industry, brought a vibrant display of culture and diplomacy to life on Thursday evening at the Heritage Cultural Village, Museum of African Liberation. The event, held on 15 August 2024, attracted a host of dignitaries from across the Southern African…
By Elvis Dumba Zvimba – Residents in Zvimba North Constituency have hailed the Rural Infrastructure Development Agency for ensuring the communities have easy access to safe and clean water. Whilst some parts of Zvimba District are being ravaged by Cholera, people in Zvimba North Constituency have welcomed efforts by their local legislator, Marian Chombo, who…
Caroline Fairchild (Host, LinkedIn News Live & Editor At Large, LinkedIn News302 articles) By March, Sneh Kadakia knew she had a big problem. She had been planning to launch her startup — a platform that connected professionals with work spaces in boutique hotels — the following month. Conversations with her husband — a doctor who was working…
During the Heads of State and Government’s Summit of the Southern African Development Community (SADC) between 16 and 18 August, a group of organizations including various social and civic movements meets for the parallel SADC Peoples’ Summit under the motto “Justice – Meaningful Participation – Inclusion”. The summit will take place in Luanda at the…
All is set for the 14th edition of the Econet Victoria Falls Marathon, to be held in the picturesque tourist destination today (Sunday, July 3, 2022). The hugely popular marathon makes a big comeback to the resort town of Victoria Falls after a three-year absence caused by the COVID pandemic. Econet Group Chief Executive Officer…
By TP Nchocho DFIs including IDC will continue to play a critical role A key attribute of the Industrial Development Corporation (IDC) is its dexterity – the agility with which it has been able to respond to the pressing needs of the country at any given time. Since its establishment, the Corporation has been instrumental…
OWN CORRESPONDENT 2023 was the final year for miners to work towards the achievement of the US$12 billion industry. Miners, despite many challenges ranging from power outages, and softening commodity prices, showed effort and zeal to increase production. The mining sector, due to challenges mainly coming from a sharp drop in commodity prices, will most…
By Byron Mutingwende The Zimbabwe National Family Planning Council (ZNFPC) is advocating for rights-based approach to family planning (FP) that treats individuals as full human beings in their own right and as active agents not as passive beneficiaries. Dr Munyaradzi Murwira, the ZNFPC Executive Director at a media sensitisation workshop currently running in…
WASHINGTON, September 12, 2023 — Despite new international challenges, poor harvests, and the price shocks of 2022, many countries in Sub-Saharan Africa saw improvements in their social inclusion policies and their structural policies—both of which are reflected in the latest Country Policy and Institutional Assessment (CPIA) scores for 39 countries in the region. The CPIA…
Amid calls to preserve the natural ecosystem and ensure safety measures against veld fires to avoid the loss of lives and valuables, Firefight Trust (NGO) Director, Willson Chimwedzi, has said there is a need to train farmers in fire management. “In recent years, agriculture in Zimbabwe has been adversely affected by poor tillage due to…
By Kumbirai Mafunda Four human rights defenders (HRDs) who were arrested for allegedly plotting to overthrow President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s government will endure more jail time after a High Court Judge deferred delivery of his ruling on their bail application to next week. The four HRDs namely George Makoni, Tatenda Mombeyarara, Gamuchirai Mukura and Frank Nyasha…
The importance of school feeding programs and conducive learning environments took center stage during a key breakout session at the Continental Education Conference, which kickstarted on December 9, 2024, in Nouakchott, Mauritania, with experts highlighting the transformative potential of integrated approaches to education in Africa. Dr. Hameed Nuru, Director of the World Food Programme (WFP)…
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…
Today on May 1, 2025, the Community Working Group on Health (CWGH) and the Labour Economists and Afrikan Democrats (LEAD) join the Zimbabwe Congress of Trade Unions (ZCTU), the working class, and progressive forces across the globe in commemorating the 2025 International Workers’ Day with calls for transparency and accountability. On its part, CWGH…
Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC) President, Ersin Tatar on Friday said he conveyed the frustration of Turkish Cypriots over the embargoes and sanctions to the UN chief. “I took this opportunity to bring to the Secretary General’s (Antonio Guterres) attention that the Turkish Cypriots are very frustrated about the embargoes and isolations still imposed…
Zimbabwean financial or business journalists are being invited by Zimnat to compete with other African journalists for an award for the best story published or broadcast last year that captures the growth of the African continent. The African Growth Story Award is one of five award categories in the Sanlam Awards for Excellence in Financial…
By Lazarus Sauti The Zimbabwean mainstream and alternative mediascape are awash with gory headlines and stories of political violence, murder, rape, gender-based violence (GBV), and robberies. Words and metaphors of war, like ‘butchered’, ‘ripped’, ‘smashed’, ‘evil’, ‘pathetic’, ‘thug’, ‘helpless’, or ‘clobbered’ are used in most, if not all, news reports regarding these issues. These words…
His Excellency Tamer Almassri, the Ambassador of Palestine to Zimbabwe is offering solidarity to all the people of the world who support his nation’s quest for independence from the apartheid Israeli regime. In an interview with Spiked Online Media, the Ambassador wished the people of Zimbabwe, its leadership, and the world at large a merry…
The International Islamic Trade Finance Corporation (ITFC) (www.ITFC-IDB.org) announced the signing of two new Agreements between ITFC & the Government of the Arab Republic of Egypt represented by the Egyptian General Petroleum Corporation (EGPC) and the General Authority for Supply Commodities (GASC) initiating the utilisation of the 5th Framework agreement. The first Master Murabaha agreement…
By Lloyd Rabaya Clerk of Parliament, Mr. Kennedy Chokuda has endorsed the African Parliamentary Press Network (APPN) Zimbabwe Caucus and pledged the august house’s support of the initiative. This emerged yesterday during the Clerk of Parliament’s meeting with representatives of the APPN Zimbabwe Caucus where they discussed modalities of engagement. Mr. Chokuda said the Parliament…
United Nations Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator for Zimbabwe, Mr. Edward Kallon has underscored the importance of individuals and populations making healthier choices and following lifestyle patterns that foster good health. He made the call today while delivering a message for the International Day of Yoga (21 June) that was designated by the UN General Assembly….
By Rebecca Siggers Las Vegas is the most happening city in the United States of America. Built amidst a complete desert, Vegas attracts the maximum number of travelers from all over the world. It is a city that never sleeps. Being equipped with fancy hotels, pubs, casinos, etc., Las Vegas has a lot to offer…
The Global AIDS Monitoring Report has shown that Zimbabwe has dramatically succeeded in bending the trajectory of the AIDS epidemic, and achieved all the three 90s fast-track targets. This was revealed yesterday by Dr. Bernard Madzima, the Chief Executive Officer of the National AIDS Council (NAC) at a meeting held at the NAC headquarters to…
