African consumers need more investment in food safety, new report finds

Development spending efforts should target improved food safety for African consumers, who need greater information and awareness to be able to demand higher standards, finds the Global Food Safety Partnership. More than half of donor funded food safety initiatives in sub-Saharan Africa are focused on overseas markets, with less than half on domestic consumers, a new report…

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Taskforce will spearhead implementation of electoral and political reforms: ZESN

The Zimbabwe Election Support Network (ZESN) has said the establishment of an inter-ministerial taskforce will address recommendations and issues raised by the various election observer missions and the Motlanthe Commission on the 1 August 2018 shootings. The network urged the government to set up an inclusive multi stakeholder taskforce comprising of a wide range of…

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Legislators to Lobby for Wetlands Protection

By Tendai Guvamombe Legislators are a key tool to influence the formation of informed polices and realign laws in the quest to advance sustainable wetlands management for the greater good of Zimbabwe. This was revealed by Chairperson of Environment and Tourism Parliamentary Portfolio Committee, Honourable Concilia Chinanzvavana at a Breakfast Meeting on Wetlands attended by…

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Government tackling alcohol and substance use related health disorders

By Dr. Chido Rwafa, Deputy Director Mental Health Services, Ministry of Health and Child Care Alcohol and substance use disorders contribute significantly to disease burden worldwide, resulting in millions of preventable deaths. In Zimbabwe, Alcohol and substance related disorders are one of the top three diagnoses presenting to mental health services countrywide. These disorders are…

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Sekuru Kamwelo Banda to set up US$500 000 Drug Rehabilitation Centre

By Byron Mutingwende Popular traditional healer, Sekuru Kamwelo Banda has committed US$500 000 for the setting up of a drug rehabilitation centre that will serve Southern Africa.   Today’s youths have fallen into the habit of abusing drugs, a situation that is threatening the government from reaping the demographic dividend since they constitute more than…

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DStv Debuts The Controversial R. Kelly and Weinstein Scandals on Crime + Investigation

DStv debuts two explosive shows this February on Crime + Investigation Channel 170. Catch the six-part series “Surviving R. Kelly,” and the crime documentary chronicling the saga of Hollywood movie mogul Harvey Weinstein in The Harvey Weinstein Scandal. DStv Premium, Compact + and  Compact will have access to Crime + Investigation, DStv channel 170 starting Wednesday, 6 February…

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How climate change is inspiring intelligent experimentation at grassroots

By Charles Dhewa During times of socio-economic stability, farmers and entrepreneurs can afford to rely on one commodity or value chain.  Not when climate change is announcing itself in unpredictable ways. That is why experimentation is no longer a preserve for schools and universities. Farming areas and markets are becoming laboratories for intelligent experimentation among…

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Drivers reap benefits of partnership with Cassava-On-Demand’s ride service

Drivers of the popular Vaya Ride shuttle service are savouring the opportunity their partnership with Cassava-on-Demand’s ride hailing service has afforded them to generate income and earn a decent living. Several Vaya drivers this week gave different accounts of how the partnership had economically empowered them since the service was launched towards the end of…

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With $100 Million Afreximbank Commitment, FEDA positioned to support African businesses

The operationalisation of the newly-created Fund for Export Development in Africa (FEDA) moved into high gear today with the holding of the pre-incorporation meeting of the Board of Directors in Cairo. FEDA, a wholly-owned development-oriented subsidiary of the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank), has been set up to implement the Bank’s Equity Investment Programme by providing seed capital…

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Not even death could stop Tuku from making history

By Philip Mataranyika On the south-western side of the capital city Harare, lies one of Zimbabwe’s oldest suburbs, Highfield, whose name was derived from Highfield Farm on which it stands. The sprawling high- density suburb which was established way back in 1935, is endowed with a rich history that stretches from arts, sport and politics…

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The environment impacts education: Good Care, David Mascott schools

By Byron Mutingwende   A clean, safe and inclusive environment is a critical ingredient for sound education, the leadership of the Good Care Pre-school and David Mascott Country School has said.   The two schools participated in a national monthly clean up campaign initiated by President Mnangagwa to be held every first Friday of every…

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Here’s Why These 5 African Countries Have So Far Shut Down The Internet in 2019

After it was confirmed that the Government of Zimbabwe ordered mobile network operators (MNOs) to shut down the internet and social media communication platforms, including WhatsApp, Twitter and Facebook, which are widely used by Zimbabweans, the Zimbabwe’s High Court then ordered internet operators to restore service to people in the country after access had been shut…

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Peace, rule of law, human rights key to economic recovery: UN Zimbabwe

By Sirak Gebrehiwot (UN Zimbabwe Communications Specialist) The United Nations System in Zimbabwe works with Government, Development Partners, Civil Society Organisations and communities to advance democratic, social and economic governance for quality service delivery in health, education, water and sanitation, food and nutrition, gender equality, HIV and AIDS, poverty reduction and resilience building towards sustainable…

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International Tourist Arrivals Reach 1.4 billion Two Years Ahead of Forecasts

2018 totalled 1.4 billion international tourist arrivals (+6%), consolidating 2017 strong results and proving to be the second strongest year since 2010 Middle East (+10%) and Africa (+7%) grew above the world average while Asia and the Pacific and Europe grew at 6% For 2019, UNWTO forecasts a 3-4% increase, in line with the historical…

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TelOne, Temba Mliswa and Norton Council in massive cleanup campaign

TelOne, in partnership with the Norton Member of the National Assembly Temba Mliswa, local authority for the town and members of the community embarked on a massive cleanup campaign at Ngoni Shopping centre before planting trees at Knowe Primary School in Norton.   TelOne Acting Managing Director, Mr Joseph Machiva said the initiative was in…

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National clean up campaign: Ensuring a safe environment

By Tendai Guvamombe  The national cleanup campaign is anchored on ensuring a safe environment with the government planning to cascade the initiative to all provinces beginning with cities and towns. Riding on this wave, Harare Municipality aims to attain a world class city status by 2030. Since the Presidential Declaration of every Friday as National…

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Moovah, Zimpost partnership to enhance convenience for insurance customers

By Byron Mutingwende One of Cassava Smartech’s insurance arms, Moovah, has entered into a partnership with ZIMPOST to enhance convenience for their customers countrywide. Speaking during the unveiling of the partnership in Harare on 31 January 2019, Mr. George Nyashanu, the Managing Director of Econet Insurance and Life, said the move was in line with…

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State atrocities during shutdown: Women demand justice

By Tendai Guvamombe Justice for Women Zimbabwe (JWZ), Female Prisoners Support Trust and Women’s Academy for Leadership and Political Excellence has expressed concern and anguish over he gross human rights violations by the Zimbabwe government and state security agents during the recent shutdown protests. JWZ Director Coezett Chirinda revealed this at a press conference held…

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South Sudan, Africa Energy Chamber partner in petroleum deal

The African Energy Chamber (EnergyChamber.org) has entered into a technical assistance cooperation agreement with the Ministry of Petroleum of the Republic of South Sudan to strengthen the country’s capacity to manage its hydrocarbons sector and wealth. South Sudan has over the past year demonstrated a commitment to peace, which gives the country an opportunity to…

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PAZ bemoans exorbitant long distance public transport fares

The Passengers Association of Zimbabwe (PAZ) has bemoaned the fact that bus fares along highways and in rural areas remain very expensive despite government’s introduction of the urban mass transport system through the Zimbabwe United Passenger Company (ZUPCO) that has made daily commuting for cities and towns dwellers affordable. PAZ said travelling on highways is…

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Vaya Ride service gets positive customer feedback

Convenient, quick, safe and reliable Cassava-on-Demand’s Vaya Ride service has received a boost from customers that have hailed the popular ride service for its convenience, cost-effectiveness, safety and reliability. Barely three months after the online, Uber-like car ride service was launched in late October 2018, Vaya has quickly grown in popularity, especially with busy urban…

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Brazil dam collapse: ILO emphasises on occupational safety

The International Labour Organisation (ILO) has reiterated the crucial importance of a functioning system to guarantee occupational safety and health for miners and protection for their communities following the collapse of a dam in Brazil. ILO Director-General, Guy Ryder, has issued a statement following the collapse of a dam in the town of Brumadinho, Brazil….

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Residents convicted over shutdown protests

The Zimbabwe Lawyers for Human Rights (ZLHR) reported yesterday that nine people were convicted for committing public violence after they allegedly participated in anti-government protests held a fortnight ago against the worsening economic crisis in Zimbabwe. In Harare, six residents of Whitecliff high-density suburb were on Friday 25 January 2019 convicted by Harare Magistrate Elijah…

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Religious freedom promoted in the wake of World Interfaith Harmony Week

United Nations World Interfaith Harmony Week is observed from the 1-7 February with the purpose of recognising that the moral imperatives of all religions, convictions and beliefs calls for peace, tolerance and mutual understanding. In the wake of encouraging all countries worldwide to support and spread the message of interfaith harmony, blatant violations of the…

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A legal analysis of Internet shutdown in Zimbabwe

By Veritas In this bulletin we shall examine the legality of the Internet shut-downs against the background of the Constitution, international law and the Interception of Communications Act. On the 15th January, the second day of a stay-away called by the Zimbabwe Congress of Trade Unions, all Internet services across the country were switched off…

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Samsung Galaxy A9 Pro (2019) With Punch-hole Display, 3-lens Cameras Launched in South Korea

The Samsung Galaxy A9 Pro (2019) was recently launched in South Korea, complete with an Infinity-O display, 6GB RAM, 128 GB inbuilt storage, a triple rear camera, 24 MP selfie sensor, 3,400mAh battery, and a rear fingerprint scanner. Samsung Galaxy A9 Pro (2019) has been priced in Korea at KRW 599,500 (roughly Rs. 37,800). It is…

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Huawei Announces World’s First 5G Chipsets, Smartphones, and Router Ahead of MWC 2019

Forging ahead with its 5G plans and securing its leading position for 5G deployments — despite hardware bans in multiple countries — Huawei recently announced a collection of new chips and devices designed to make strong use of the next-generation cellular standard, notably including data speeds that may surpass competing products from rivals. For consumers, the biggest news may be…

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Inclusive national dialogue solves political and socio-economic challenges: ZESN

The Zimbabwe Election Support Network (ZESN) is calling for an inclusive national dialogue as a panacea to the country’s challenges across the political, social and economic fronts. ZESN made the call as it registered concerns over the recent violent protests characterised by looting, vandalism of property and infrastructure as well as the heavy handed response…

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Zimbabwe Businesses Negatively Impacted by The illegal Internet Shutdown

The internet shutdown by government has had an adverse impact on business operations in various sectors of the economy. Government last week switched off internet connectivity in the face of violent protests, which resulted in at least 12 deaths. The shutdown, according to the government, was necessitated by security concerns. However, the High Court this week overturned…

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Environmental Activist Accused of Haunting Businessman Over a Mansion

By Tendai Guvamombe An environmental activist Francis Nyamutsamba has come under fire for allegedly haunting Peg Makuchete over his double storey mansion and for allegedly delaying construction progress in Glen Lorne under the banner of a sub-catchment council. Information established by Spiked Online revealed that Peg Makuchete formerly bought the high class residential stand in…

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