The Embassy of Sweden and United Nations in Zimbabwe jointly launched a campaign called “Because I am A Man” today featuring 16 influential Zimbabwean men to lead the way in the fight to end violence against women, girls and boys. Addressing the media and over 70 participants at the launch held on the Embassy of…
By Charles Dhewa It is not only revenue streams that tend to be seasonal for farmers in developing countries. The demand and use of knowledge also follow seasonal patterns. From leaking market sheds in Mbare market of Harare and makeshift stalls in Mitundu market of Lilongwe to landslides in the land of a thousand hills…
The annual PPC Imaginarium Awards is gearing up for its 2019 edition in Zimbabwe. The competition opened for online registrations in July 2018 and entries are set to close on 30 November 2018. This prestigious competition invites creatives to test their skills and produce innovative works using Portland cement-based concrete. Entrants stand to win…
By Dr Tapiwa Mashakada (MDC Secretary for Finance and Economic Affairs) The 2019 National Budget must be read and construed as a transitional budget whose slant is the sanitisation of the fiscal mess created by the Zanu PF government over a prolonged period of time. Its a stop gap measure budget that is bereft of…
A month into their reign as the Africa Men’s Sevens Rugby champions, the Zimbabwe Cheetahs are on their way to participate at the Dubai Rugby Sevens as local club side, Old Georgians RFC makes a return to the Invitational On Saturday 24 November 2018, the Zimbabwe Cheetahs had their last match simulation fixture against…
By Miriam Zvomuya The Medical Research Council Of Zimbabwe (MRCZ) has been urged to embrace modern trends to bring about solutions that promote health. This emerged at the MRCZ Annual Health Research Ethics Forum held in Harare under the theme “Health Research in Zimbabwe today: opportunities in a changing environment”. The main aim of the…
The African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) has released its unaudited financial statements for the nine months ended 30 September 2018, showing strong financial and operational performance, with gross income of $546.6 million (a 14.3 per cent increase from the same period last year) and net income of $172.4 million (a growth of 11.9 per cent from…
By Byron Mutingwende The year 2018 has been overflowing with abundant blessings for Mrs Gertrude Mandizvidza, the proprietor of Good Care Pre-school as awards for the institution and her as an individual continue to come. Receiving her sixth award in a row this year alone, Mrs Mandizvidza was actually stunned on the 22nd…
By Jacob Mafume (MDC National Spokesperson) After the events of November 2017, then Finance Minister Patrick Chinamasa announced a budget filled with sound bites in what he termed the “New Economic Order”. The gullible gave him a standing ovation but alas even by Zanu PF standards, this so-called budget was the worst in more than…
The Honourable Mthuli Ncube, Minister of Finance and Economic Development, presented the 2019 National Budget on Thursday, 22 November 2018. The theme of the 2019 National Budget is “Austerity for Prosperity.” KPMG summarised some key changes from the 2019 Budget Statement. Spiked Online Media summarises some of the changes as provided by KPMG as shown…
The Stanley and Livingstone Boutique Hotel was officially relaunched yesterday after undergoing 12 months of refurbishment. Located 15 minutes from the majestic Victoria Falls, it becomes the first Luxury Boutique Hotel in the tourist town. The privately owned Stanley and Livingstone Boutique Hotel emerges as an elegant hide-out for families, couples or individuals who are…
Zimbabweans have taken to Vaya Lift – the Uber style ride hailing service offered by Cassava on Demand – “like a duck to water”, according to Cassava Group CEO Mr Darlington Mandivenga. Speaking from London where he is part of a road show to foreign investors, Mr Mandivenga said: “Vaya is going to be massive…
Media streaming service, Kwesé iflix, now has more than 5 million users in Zimbabwe and continues to grow rapidly, according to Econet Wireless Zimbabwe CEO Mr Douglas Mboweni, who says the platform had been a “runaway success” and was “the future” of the business. Mr Mboweni said the decision to suspend the satellite Pay…
The much-anticipated Harare International Carnival that is run by the Zimbabwe Tourism Authority (ZTA) has once again been deferred. “The Zimbabwe Tourism Authority would like to advise all partners, stakeholders, the media and the general populace that after wide consultations it has been decided to defer the hosting of the Harare International Carnival. “The much…
Combining tourism and environment under one roof requires the creation of synergies to ensure a shared vision, and a team that will be united for the success of the new ministry of environment, tourism and hospitality industry. Speaking at her Ministry’s Strategic Plan in Mutare under the theme, “Towards a Prosperous and Empowered Upper Middle Income…
The World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO) has partnered with one of its newest Affiliate Members, real-world games developer Niantic, to enhance global tourism through the use of mobile augmented reality game experiences. UNWTO will collaborate with Niantic, creators of Pokémon GO and Ingress Prime, to curate unique campaigns around the world that will build awareness for…
By Elvis Dzvene Yes, Failure to plan, is planning to fail. If Zimbabwe is not careful the budget will be a mechanism to speed up down fall of its economy. Zimbabwe financial system will still fall in the same traps due to lack of proper planning to deal with source where the problem is emanating…
The 1st Forum of the GMES and Africa (www.au.int/en/GMESAfrica) kicked off in the Gabonese capital, Libreville. More than 400 delegates from Africa, Europe and other parts of the world have gathered to discuss new and innovative Earth Observation technologies supporting Africa’s socio-economic development. Organised jointly by the African Union Commission and the government of Gabon, the…
By Lovemore Chazingwa and Godfrey Mavunduse VISITING internationally acclaimed woman of peace and cloth Dr.Hak Ja Han Moon has the key to the removal of sanctions imposed on the landlocked tropical country by super-power USA almost two decades ago, a local Archbishop has said. Archbishop Ndanga made the remarks at the last of pre-event press…
By Byron Mutingwende The success of the Vulnerability Assessment and Analysis (VAA) efforts in the SADC region depends on strengthening communication and advocacy and data and information management systems. This emerged at the Southern African Development Community (SADC) Regional Vulnerability Assessment and Analysis (RVAA) workshop in Johannesburg from 19 to 21 November 2018….
By Tendai Guvamombe and Godfrey Mavunduse Peace loving citizens thronged Harare’s Africa Unity Square on Saturday where they took part in Family Federation for World Peace and Unification (FFWPU) march ahead of a high-profile event slated for this Wednesday at the giant National Sports Stadium dubbed Peace and Family Festival. Rev Dr Sun Myung…
Zimnat’s first charity marathon, which was held at Barclays Sports Club in Harare on November 10, managed to raise almost the whole amount originally quoted for 30-year-old Bulawayo resident Cebisani Ndlovu’s spinal cord surgery. When Mr Ndlovu approached Zimnat for assistance, the amount needed at that time for the surgery at Mater Dei Hospital in…
Developing countries that remain stuck in colonial governance structures and forms of business are sleeping-walking into all kinds of crises. Some of the colonial forms of business still being practiced in most African countries include sole trader (traditional enterprises), companies, cooperatives and partnerships which function through mutual agreement to pool resources and skills together for…
Ecobank, the pan-African bank, has invested at least US$50 000 towards Mother of Peace Orphanage in Mutoko as part of their corporate social responsibility. The initiative which dates back to 2015 between Ecobank and Mother of Peace saw the refurbishment of two homes for children, a library and provision of text and exercise books. “We…
By Angeline Mikiri Masvingo City will this November hold a Women’s Entrepreneurship Day Summit on the 30th of November 2018. WED was launched in Zimbabwe in 2015 in Harare and its Global Founding Ambassador is Natalie Jabangwe the Ecocash Chief Executive Officer. In 2015 prominent women like Mrs Devine Ndlukula The Founder of Securico, Rudo…
By ZLHR Information On World Toilet Day, Zimbabwe Lawyers for Human Rights (ZLHR) calls on all stakeholders in Zimbabwe to take concrete action to effectively deal with the sanitation crisis that has led to repeated outbreaks of waterborne diseases and unnecessary loss of lives. The 19th of November each year, has been set as ‘World…
Kwesé iflix, Africa’s game-changing digital entertainment platform, took centre stage at AfricaCom – the largest telecoms, media, and technology event in Africa – this year winning Best Innovation in Digital Entertainment. The award was presented by Balancing Act CEO Russell Southward. The awards honoured pioneering service providers and operators who are leading digital inclusion, connectivity…
By Tendai Makoni Modelling and forecasting of tourist arrivals at one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World, the Victoria Falls Rainforest, is critical to the tourism industry and economy of Zimbabwe. For a developing country like Zimbabwe, the tourism industry is a major contributor to the country’s economic growth as it…
By Byron Mutingwende The United States (US) President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) has been partnering the Government of Zimbabwe in providing critical HIV and AIDS interventions. Obadiah Moyo, the Minister of Health and Child Care revealed this during PEPFAR’s 15th anniversary celebrations held at Batanai Gardens in Harare on 16 November…
By Veritas The Zimbabwe Human Rights Commission (ZHRC) has released a series of reports about politically partisan distribution of food and other State aid before and after polling in the 30th July election. The ZHRC received numerous complaints over the manner in which food aid and agricultural inputs from the State were being distributed, and…
The African Development Bank (AfDB) (www.AfDB.org) has launched a flagship economic report on Zimbabwe, titled: “Building a new Zimbabwe: Targeted policies for growth and job creation” which aims to support renewal and transformation of the country. Prepared by the Bank Group’s Economic Governance and Knowledge Management Vice-Presidency, the report was presented in a plenary meeting…
By Byron Mutingwende The Scaling Up Nutrition Research and Academic Platform (SUNRAP) seeks to provide credible evidence by undertaking quality research, and strengthen the technical capacity of stakeholders (through appropriate training), to deliver a cohesive multi-sectoral action that improves food and nutrition security outcomes. This emerged at the combined Scaling Up Nutrition networks…
Zimbabwe’s continued reengagement efforts with the international community have seen some positive waves within the tourism business circles. Japan’s top travel agents have responded positively to the call made by the of Environment, Tourism & Hospitality Industry Minister, Hon Prisca Mupfumira to visit Zimbabwe. The visit is a follow up to Zimbabwe’s participation at the…
By Byron Mutingwende The youths have come up with issues of high priority code named Key Asks that they want the government and other stakeholders to address as a matter of urgency. This emerged at a breakfast meeting organised by the Youth Empowerment and Transformation Trust (YETT) that held in Harare on 15…
By Byron Mutingwende The multi-stakeholder social dialogue underpinning the Zimbabwe Report on the Enabling Environment for Sustainable Enterprises (EESE) that is being spearheaded by the International Labour Organisation (ILO) is set to stimulate economic growth. In his remarks at the launch of the Zimbabwe Report on EESE, Senator Lovemore Matuke, the Deputy Minister…
By Michael Mashiri Information Communication Technology (ICT) plays a crucial role in all sectors of the economy and helps in the accomplishment of the three pillars of sustainable development goals, the Representative for Southern Africa, International Telecommunications Union (ITU) has said. Speaking at the United Nations Information Centre (UNIC) yesterday at a programme with the…
Thabani Dube Egypt, Cairo The Egyptian Supreme Constitutional Court (SCC) is set to launch an online platform connecting judiciary systems across Africa, in a move set to tackle challenges bedevilling the justice councils, it has emerged. In 2017, the SCC which is an independent specialised court, comprises of a President (or Chief Justice) and ten…
By Byron Mutingwende Grassroots Women under the auspices of the Zimbabwe Parents of Handicapped Children Association (ZPHCA) have vowed to ensure food security beyond the adverse effects of climate change. “Grassroots Women from Harare and Mashonaland East Provinces are implementing strategies to ensure food security and nutrition in spite of the adverse effects…
The World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO)’s International Seminar on Harnessing Cultural Tourism through Innovation and Technology and 40th Affiliate Members Plenary Session concluded with a renewed call for community participation in development of cultural tourism using cutting-edge technologies (12-14 November 2018, Hamedan, Islamic Republic of Iran). Cultural and heritage attractions are key to tourism development in…
In the field of telephony as in many others, Africa has jumped a technological step by moving directly to mobile. The outlook of the smartphone market is still seeing exponential growth. It is estimated that at least 660 million Africans (against 336 million in 2016) will be equipped with a smartphone by 2020. This breakthrough…
The Secretary General of the MDC Youth Assembly, Lovemore Chinoputsa has denied the existence of an outfit called Vanguard, insisting his party has peaceful and disciplined youths. Chinoputsa said the so-called Vanguard had since been disbanded on the orders of the national council, the party’s Supreme decision-making body in between Congresses. “As the MDC Youth…
With youth unemployment in sub-Saharan Africa reaching over 11 million and a further 69% of young people identifying as the ‘working poor’, key public and private sector stakeholders have outlined a plan to tackle the challenges faced by youth in the region through fostering pro-employment growth. The proposal to be discussed at the Forum taking…
The Crisis is Zimbabwe Coalition (CiZC) has registered disappointment over what it said was “misleading evidence” presented by top army and police officers (on November 11, 2018) before the Commission of Inquiry into the August 1, 2018 shootings. CiZC said for the army top officials to admit that they deployed soldiers but later on claim…
BY Miriam Zvomuya The Tourism Business Council of Zimbabwe (TBCZ) has urged the government to stabilise prices so that business in travel and tourism remain functional. This emerged at a media briefing in Harare. Tich Hwingiwiri, thePresident of TBCZ described the past two months as a turbulent time for the economy. ”We have been affected…
Premier League, Serie A & La Liga wrap, 9-11 November 2018 Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has warned his team that their lead at the top of the Premier League is “nothing” after surging back to the summit of the log with a 3-1 home win over derby rivals Manchester United on Sunday. …
