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NetOne working for a cleaner, greener, and healthier urban environment

NetOne, in collaboration with the City of Harare, led a vibrant clean-up campaign in the heart of Harare’s Central Business District (CBD), aimed at promoting a cleaner, greener, and healthier urban environment.   The initiative, held on the first Friday of the month in line with the national clean-up programme, brought together NetOne staff, City…

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Gemma Griffiths Releases Sophomore E.P.

By Ronnie Chisamba   Celebrated singer, songwriter, and musician, Gemma Griffiths officially released her second E.P  on social media platforms on Friday last week. Titled ‘A Girl from Harare’, the E.P is a 9-track offering.   Kwale, Don’t Worry, Raspberry, Just my luck, City life (featuring Fresh Like UHHH), Weather, Tipontinto (featuring Lioness), Down and…

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Afreximbank’s TRADAR Club to transform African trade and investments

African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) on 15 December 2022 in Cairo operationally launched the Afreximbank TRADAR Club, a prestigious member-driven network aimed at empowering international businesses and executives to transform trade and investments in Africa through trusted trade intelligence and advisory services. According to Afreximbank, TRADAR Club will deliver innovative digital tools and networking opportunities, helping members to discover…

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“Taura” spotlights young people’s views on health and wellbeing

The Art of Health, by The Health Research Unit Zimbabwe (THRU ZIM) a Zimbabwean based organization that uses creative means to champion well-being in societies is pleased to present a theatrical production titled ‘Taura’ which shall be showcased from the 2nd to the 4th of June at Reps Theatre in Harare and the 18th of…

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New study: Forests are still underrated as allies to curb rural poverty

• In the face of the Covid-19 pandemic and the mounting threat of climate change, forests and trees are vital for the rural poor in countries around the world• However, the poor are rarely able to capture the bulk of benefits from forests• A global science assessment analyses how forests can realize their potential to…

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UANC outlines way forward for opposition politics as CCC disintegrates

Writes Tom Ncube Amidst turmoil in the opposition camp, currently mired in confusion and riddled by multiple splits, the United African National Council – one of the country’s oldest political parties – convened its first executive meeting of the year on 29th January 2024. The UANC president, Rev Dr Gwinyai Muzorewa, addressed his National Executive…

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Decolonizing African Food Systems Has Never Been So Urgent

By Charles Dhewa African countries have remained stuck in colonial food systems and structures where grain silos, abattoirs, processing centres, and other important food handling facilities are located in cities. By now, silos and processing facilities should have been established at the community level, close to production zones. Why should maize leave rural areas to…

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Marriott International increases Middle East and Africa Portfolio in 2019

Company on-track to grow its portfolio by 45 percent through the end of 2023 with over 100 properties under development Marriott International (www.Marriott.com) today announced it expects to add 19 new properties and more than 3,000 rooms to its Middle East and Africa portfolio in 2019.  Underpinning a strong demand for its diverse brands, the new…

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Rights and freedoms of media personnel must be guaranteed and respected: CSCJF

On the commemoration of World Press Freedom Day, the Civic Society and Churches Joint Forum (CSCJF) is urging respective authorities to uphold the right to freedom of expression. Organised annually since 1991, the World Press Freedom Day provides a platform of opportunities for journalists, civic society, national authorities, academics, and the broader public to ponder…

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Top detectives nabbed over diamonds racket

Own Correspondent TWO senior police detectives have been arrested over a US$3000 diamonds smuggling racket. Joseph Mlambo, 36, an assistant inspector was arrested for possession of the precious stones and resisting arrest, and his superior Felix Machaka, 44, was nabbed for releasing him after his initial arrest by their juniors. They have since appeared at…

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ICIEC to lead discussion on Climate Action and Digital Transformation

The Islamic Corporation for the Insurance of Investment and Export Credit (ICIEC) (https://ICIEC.IsDB.org) is convening two special parallel events on June 2 and 3, at the IsDB Group’s Private Sector Forum, which will run at the IsDB’s 47th Annual Meetings in Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt. The two discussions with senior speakers will dive deep into climate…

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Media workshop to address visibility challenges encountered by the PAP

The Pan-African Parliament held a three-day media capacity-building workshop for journalists in the Southern African Region from 16 to 18 May 2024 in Cape Town, South Africa. The exercise was the second media training by the Pan-African Parliament and was a targeted effort to address the visibility challenges encountered by the PAP in South Africa…

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‘All of Society’ Global Climate Action Agenda championed at COP27

The UN Climate Change High-Level Champions took stock of the contribution of non-State actors at COP27 with their closing event – COP27 Action Agenda: Progress & Priorities – wrapping-up a two week programme of over 50 events. This included the launch of the Sharm-El-Sheikh Adaptation Agenda, a number of major African-led initiatives to cut emissions and build…

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MOU between DISCO, ZETDC gives birth to Sherwood-Manhize transmission power line

Dinson Iron and Steel Company (Disco) and the Zimbabwe Electricity Distribution Company (ZETDC) today signed a joint venture agreement for the construction of a 400 kiloVolt (kV), 100-kilometre (km) transmission powerline from Sherwood (Kwekwe) to Manhize in Chivhu. In his remarks during the signing ceremony, Mr. Benson Xu, the DISCO representative said the project is…

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Rising Teenage Pregnancies in Manicaland: A National Crisis That Demands Urgent Action

Labour Economists and Afrikan Democrats (LEAD) are deeply concerned and outraged by the latest statistics reported by the National AIDS Council (NAC), which revealed that 13,353 teenage girls were impregnated in Manicaland Province in 2024.   Linda Masarira, the President of LEAD, said even more alarming is the fact that 161 girls dropped out of…

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MoPSE launches Climate education, Guidance and Counselling handbooks

Writes Hopewell Chibvongodze Harare, March 6, 2024 – The Ministry of Primary and Secondary in partnership with CAMFED (Campaign for Female Education) on Wednesday launched a handbook to help learners adapt to climate changes currently affecting the world. The Climate Education handbook was launched simultaneously with the one on guidance and counseling during the International…

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PAP President hails Zimbabwe’s peaceful transition

By Byron Mutingwende   The President of the Pan African Parliament (PAP), Honourable Roger Nkodo Dang has hailed Zimbabwe’s peaceful transition and described it as the first of its kind and most peaceful on the continent.   Dang made the remarks at a briefing with the media at a local Hotel in Harare upon arrival…

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Hon James Chidakwa: one of the jewels of Zimbabwean youths

By Elvis Dzvene Some Zimbabwean youths are jewels to the nation, the likes of James Chidakwa, Happymore Chidziva, Keith Charumbira, Clifford Hlatywayo, Costa Machingauta and the late Chikadaya among others. They served well under the Presidency of the late Dr Richard Morgan Tsvangirai and transitioned well to the anointed presidency of Adv. Nelson Chamisa. They…

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ZTA pens destination promotion deal with Emirates

Zimbabwe Tourism Authority has signed an agreement with aviation giant Emirates to further boost inbound tourist arrivals and develop traffic into Zimbabwe utilizing the strength of the airline’s global network. The Memorandum of Understanding was signed by Badr Abbas, Emirates’ Senior Vice President of Commercial Operations for Africa, and Ms. Winnie Munchanyuka, Chief Executive of…

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World bank sets ambitious targets for green and resilient economic growth in Africa

Today, the World Bank released the Next Generation Africa Climate Business Plan (NG-ACBP), which sets out a blueprint to help Sub-Saharan African economies achieve low carbon and climate-resilient outcomes. The Plan calls for countries to seize the opportunity to scale-up climate resilience to grow their economies and reduce poverty, redouble efforts to increase energy access…

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AfDB €87 Million loan to Morocco widens social protection, strengthens health services

The program aligns with Morocco’s human development objectives and the Bank’s High 5s strategic goal to foster sustainable and inclusive growth on the continent The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank Group (www.AfDB.org) approved an €87 million loan to implement the Support Program for the Generalization of Social Coverage in Morocco. The primary…

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Community Water Alliance distributes non-food items to combat cholera in Harare

Community Water Alliance as a partner of Oxfam has prepositioned Non-Food Items within affected suburbs in Harare. Non-Food Items will help in improving household hygiene in Kuwadzana, Glen View, Budiriro, and Dzivarasekwa. This intervention is one component of our efforts to fight cholera in Harare. Community Water Alliance is an implementing partner of Oxfam. Oxfam…

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ZimGold donates to the underprivileged in Chitungwiza.

By Anyway Yotamu One of the country’s cooking oil manufacturer, Pure Oil through its brand ZimGold has donated cooking oil to underprivileged homes in Chitungwiza as part of their ZimGold Givers community social responsibility initiatives meant to assist needy families during this Covid-19 pandemic period.                          Speaking to this publication, Lesley Gibbons  said the cooking oil…

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COVID-19: Artiste Sarah Dee Adopts Multiple Business Ventures

By Desire Tshuma As Covid-19 continues to wreak havoc in the economy, Sarah Dee, a female artist has diversified into business ventures to cushion herself against the poverty induced by the pandemic Public performances in the arts industry have been put on hold since the inception of the Covid-19 lockdown in Zimbabwe in March 2020,…

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More ZC players, staff vaccinated against COVID-19

Up to 27 cricketers were part of the Zimbabwe Cricket (ZC) group that was vaccinated against COVID-19 at Parirenyatwa Hospital in Harare on Saturday.   Among them were Zimbabwe senior men’s national team players Regis Chakabva, Tendai Chisoro, Richmond Mutumbami, Timycen Maruma, Wellington Masakadza, Richard Ngarava, Victor Nyauchi, Wessly Madhevere, Milton Shumba, Tinashe Kamunhukamwe, Tadiwanashe…

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