Zimbabwe wants and deserves a robust opposition

Opposition leaders should act to attain power and not sit on their laurels

By Tinashe Eric Muzamhindo A Strategic Opposition should never be a crybaby but should move away from the dependency syndrome type of politics. Instead, they should transform themselves from activism into statesmanship. What the local opposition should understand is that they are dealing with a liberation movement that is backed by security apparatus – CIOs,…

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Accelerate Zimbabwe-Rwanda trade, investment for economic development: President Mnangagwa

President Emmerson Emmerson Mnangawa has called on stakeholders to accelerate the implementation of mutual programmes and projects toward improving the standard and quality of life of the people of Rwanda and Zimbabwe with a view to fostering economic development. He made the remarks at the Zimbabwe-Rwanda Trade and Investment Conference in Harare today held under…

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We vow to eradicate GBV: Women’s Coalition of Zimbabwe

The Women’s Coalition of Zimbabwe (WCoZ) has pledged to work hard to eradicate gender-based violence (GBV), a vice that is stalling progress across all spheres of life. This emerged while commemorating the 16 Days of Activism against GBV when the Women’s Coalition of Zimbabwe (WCoZ), with support by UNWomen under the Spotlight Initiative Programme convened…

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Stop Israel’s forced invasion and continued aggression against Al-Haram Al-Sharif

By HE Tamer Almassri (Palestine’s Ambassador to Zimbabwe) The State of Palestine condemns in the strongest terms, Israel’s forced invasion and continued aggression against Al-Haram Al-Sharif, this time by Israel’s new right-wing Minister and supremacist, Itamar Ben-Gvir, in gross violation of international law and the historic, legal, and political status quo of Jerusalem and the…

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CAADP Non-state Actors chart course for agricultural transformation in Africa

Writes Byron Adonis Mutingwende   Addis Ababa- Ethiopia – Non-state actors under the Comprehensive Africa Agriculture Development Programme (CAADP) are gathered in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia from 10 to 12 June 2025 for the critical meeting on advancing Africa’s agri-food systems for a more resilient and sustainable future.   Chikondi Chabvuta, the co-chairperson of CNG thanked…

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Africa Food Systems Forum: Seed Sector Performance Index (SSPI) disseminated

The 2023 Seed Sector Performance Index (SSPI) Status Report for Africa was disseminated at the African Food Systems Forum’s 2024 Summit on 2 September in Kigali, Rwanda. The SSPI is a new, single score-based measurement tool that provides “a bird’s eye view” of the health of national seed systems across the continent. The SSPI was…

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Renowned academic Tinashe Eric Muzamhindo publishes a book

Harare based Policy Researcher and Zimbabwe Institute of Strategic Thinking Country Director Tinashe Eric Muzamhindo has published a book, “Try New Spanners” set to make significant inroads in the market with personal life-touching experiences that relate to our own situation as a nation. The book points out many areas that commonly affect society’s psychological and…

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Dr. Gift Machengete elected Vice President of the Council of African Regulators

In a show of confidence for his leadership acumen, Dr. Gift Machengete, the Director-General of the Postal and Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (POTRAZ) was yesterday elected Vice President of the Council of African Regulators ahead of the Transform Africa Summit slated for 26-28 April 2023 in Victoria Falls. This was revealed by Smart Africa Chief Executive…

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Delta, Omicron Variants Leading to ‘tsunami’ of Covid Cases:WHO Chief

By Joyce Mukucha The World Health Organisation (WHO) chief Tedros Ghebreyesus said a “tsunami” of Omicron and Delta COVID-19 cases will increase pressure on health systems that are already on the edge of collapsing and again disrupting lives and livelihoods. “The fast-moving omicron variant of COVID-19 is triggering a “tsunami of cases,” leaving health systems…

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Documentary focuses on international peace-building efforts for Mindanao

A documentary film about the international peace-building efforts for Mindanao was released and screened in the Philippines. It highlighted one of the world’s longest religious conflicts that resulted in 120,000 deaths and left millions of people displaced since the 1960s. In celebration of International Peace Day, a peace documentary titled “Great Legacy” premiered in a…

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Kariba Residents Hail Devolution Agenda

By Elvis Dumba Kariba.-Residents in Kariba have applauded the Minister of State for Provincial Affairs and Devolution Mary Mliswa–Chikoka for spearheading developmental projects under the government spearheaded devolution funds program. Residents here involved in vending are all smiles following the construction of a peoples market which accommodate vegetable and clothes vendors. Vendors who recently moved…

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President Mnangagwa to grace Elias Machemedze’s book launch

By Chimeno Azriel His Excellency President Emmerson Mnangagwa is expected to be the Guest of Honour at the launch of yet another new book by one prolific writer Elias Machemedze. Machemedze is set to launch another book entitled Herbert Chitepo this Friday. Machemedze who unveiled his Shona novel Moyo Inzenza last month has done it…

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Afreximbank Announces $3-Billion Facility to Cushion Impact of COVID-19

The African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) has announced a $3-billion facility, named Pandemic Trade Impact Mitigation Facility (PATIMFA), to help African countries deal with the economic and health impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. PATIMFA, approved by the Bank’s Board of Directors during its sitting on 20 March, will provide financing to assist Afreximbank member countries to…

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Old Mutual Zimbabwe calls for equal opportunities on International Women’s Day

Old Mutual Zimbabwe celebrated Women’s Day by bringing together more that 300 women for the 2020 edition of Old Mutual Limited Women’s Network (OWN) International Women’s Day celebrations in Harare under the theme “Each for Equal.” Old Mutual Limited Women’s Network is an inclusive network of change agents within the organization whose purpose is to…

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Africa: Irrigation Earns Flood-Prone Farmers U.S.$4,344 a Hectare

By Francis Kokutse Interventions such as supplementary irrigation could make the growing of a mixture of crops in soils left behind by floods improve smallholders’ incomes, food security and livelihoods, a study says. According to researchers, several African communities in areas prone to floods grow crops in soils left behind by floods – a practice called flood…

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Marvel Act Youth Organisation of Zimbabwe celebrates International Literacy Day

Since 1967, International Literacy Day has been celebrated annually around the world to highlight the importance of literacy for individuals, communities, and societies in order to intensify the call for a more effective literacy education and combat existing issues of illiteracy among the youth and adults. Yesterday was one of the most significant days for…

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Cleaning the environment has become a part of NetOne’s DNA

NetOne, the leading telecom company, today took a significant step towards environmental stewardship by actively participating in the National Clean-up Day in collaboration with the Ministry of ICT and Ministry of Mines and many other stakeholders. This joint initiative aimed to tackle environmental challenges and promote sustainable practices within the community. By aligning efforts with…

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Commonwealth education ministers to discuss post-COVID-19 recovery at Nairobi conference

By Baboloki Semele Fifty-four education ministers are among top policymakers expected to gather in Nairobi, Kenya, for the 21st Conference of Commonwealth Education Ministers (CCEM) from 27 – 28 April 2022. Hosted by the Government of Kenya in collaboration with the Commonwealth Secretariat and Kenya’s Ministry of Education, the high-level conference will take place under…

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ZUNDAF registers significant progress despite economic challenges

By Byron Mutingwende   The Zimbabwe United Nations Development Assistance Framework (ZUNDAF) has recorded significant progress regardless of the current economic challenges, which have been exacerbated by climate change effects, Dr. Misheck Sibanda, the Chief Secretary to the President and Cabinet has said.   In a speech read on his behalf at the High Level…

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UNFCCC expert commends Zimbabwe’s stakeholder collaboration on inventory reports

Mr. William Kojo Agyemang-Bonsu, the Manager of the Mitigation and Transparency Support (Mitigation, Data and Analysis) unit of the United Nations Climate Change Secretariat has commended Zimbabwe stakeholder collaboration towards coming up with quality greenhouse gases inventory reports.   “As per our assessment, the work that has been carried out is fair in the sense…

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Canon ME20F-SH receives 2020 Technology & Engineering Emmy® Award

Canon’s remarkable ME20F-SH is a multi-purpose camera that can achieve ISO sensitivity of over 4,000,000 and employs an enhanced version of a 35mm full-frame CMOS sensor for Full HD video Canon Europe (https://www.Canon-Europe.com/), a leader in digital imaging solutions, today announced that its parent company Canon Inc. will be recognised at the 71st Annual Technology…

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Ecobank named Best Trade Finance Bank in West Africa

Global Trade Review’s judges took account of Ecobank’s full suite of trade products, services, impact and performance across Structured Trade and Commodities Finance, Supply Chain Financing and digital trade channels Ecobank (www.Ecobank.com), the leading Pan-African Banking Group, has been named ‘Best Trade Finance Bank in West Africa’ at the prestigious Global Trade Review’s Leaders in…

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Media Monitors Capacitating Journalists On Public Finance Management

By Tatenda Mujeyi The Media Monitors of Zimbabwe is holding a three-day training workshop on Public Finance Management Reporting in Harare to familiarise media personnel on the needed actions. The training is informed by a research that the media monitors engaged in so as to generate knowledge on the prevailing conditions within public fiscal management….

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Botswana secures deal to develop special agro-processing industrial zone for beef

By Baboloki Semele Dakar, Senegal: The government of Botswana secured a deal from the African Development Bank to develop a special agro-processing industrial zone for beef. This was revealed by the president of the African Development Bank Dr. Akwinumi Adesina, on the margins of the second Dakar Summit on feed Africa, in Senegal last week….

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U.S. Ambassador Unveils Support for Bulawayo Natural History Museum

U.S. Ambassador to Zimbabwe Pamela Tremont unveiled a donation from Yale University to the Natural History Museum of Zimbabwe in Bulawayo on Thursday, April 24. The 16 donated specimen cabinets will organize, store, and protect the museum’s world-class fossil collections.   The donation from the Yale Peabody Museum of Natural History was organized with the…

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Customs officials trained in combating illegal trade of ozone depleting substances

Staff Writer Minister of Environment, Climate, Tourism, and Hospitality Industry, Hon Mangaliso Ndlovu, has said the government through his ministry has partnered with the Zimbabwe Revenue Authority in equipping customs officials in combating the illegal trade of banned ozone-depleting substances (ODS). In his speech to commemorate World Ozone Day, Hon Ndlovu said he was grateful…

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