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Fast-track 2019 assessments to inform response to poor seasonal performance: SADC urged

Byron Adonis Mutingwende6 years ago06 mins

The Southern African Development Community (SADC) Regional Vulnerability Assessment and Analysis (RVAA) Programme’s Steering Committee held their Annual Organisational meeting on 18 – 21 February 2019 in Swakopmund, Namibia to review the 2018/19 regional vulnerability assessment and analysis activities and consolidate and approve the work plan and budget for 2019/20 implementation year. The Steering Committee…

Urgent scale-up in humanitarian response required in Zimbabwe

Byron Adonis Mutingwende6 years ago06 mins

UN humanitarian chief allocates US$10 million from the Central Emergency Response Fund, says more is required with 5.3 million people in need of assistance following drought and prolonged economic crisis During a three-day mission to Zimbabwe, including a meeting this morning with His Excellency President Emmerson Mnangagwa, Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency Relief Coordinator…

United States provides additional US$15 million to respond to increased food insecurity

Byron Adonis Mutingwende6 years ago03 mins

The United States Government announced US$15 million in additional funding to respond to the critical food security situation in Zimbabwe. The contribution, provided through the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), brings the total U.S. funding for the current lean season to US$38 million, ensuring nearly 600,000 rural Zimbabweans have adequate food supplies before the…

Mines ministry vehicle scandal telling: MDC

Byron Adonis Mutingwende6 years ago05 mins

By Jacob Mafume (MDC Spokesperson) The vehicles scandal involving senior employees at the Ministry of Mines is an insult to the tax payer and an indictment to the military government’s rhetorical intention to fight corruption. The MDC has been arguing that the country needed saving from the hands of a very dangerous cartel which fits…

UNWTO Forum focuses on job creation, entrepreneurship and development

Byron Adonis Mutingwende6 years ago05 mins

The World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO) and the Basque Culinary Center (BCC) are co-organizing the 5th UNWTO World Forum on Gastronomy Tourism, on 2-3 May 2019 in San Sebastián, Spain. The Forum is supported by the Ministry of Industry, Trade and Tourism of Spain, the Basque Government, the Provincial Council of Gipuzkoa and the City Council…

M-Net Movies Epic Battle Pop-Up Channel Coming in March

Byron Adonis Mutingwende6 years ago03 mins

Take Cover as Swords are Drawn and Bullets Fly on the M-Net Movies Epic Battle Pop-Up Channel Another pop-up channel is being created on DStv, this time focusing on epic battles, real and fictional, as part of the M-Net Movies stable. Liz Dziva, publicity and public relations manager of MultiChoice Zimbabwe, said M-Net Movies Epic…

David Mascott Country School now better positioned to offer best, unique education

Byron Adonis Mutingwende6 years ago04 mins

By Byron Mutingwende The rising academic giant, David Mascott Country School has once again stamped its authority as a pacesetter in the education field by offering unique learning facilities and services. The imposing modern facility located in the pristine area of Norton exudes an aura of excellence. The Spiked Online Media crew caught…

We are one family when we promote peace: Archbishop Johanes Ndanga

Byron Adonis Mutingwende6 years ago6 years ago05 mins

By Byron Mutingwende Global peace advocate and Special Envoy of the Federation for World Peace and Unification’s African Chapter, Archbishop Johanes Ndanga has said upholding peace creates one family under God. In his message, which called for peace and unification on the Korean peninsula last year, Archbishop Ndanga said there was need for…

Merck Foundation meets the Head of State and the First Lady of Zambia to launch their programs in the country

Byron Adonis Mutingwende6 years ago011 mins

Merck foundation (www.Merck-Foundation.com) launched their programs in partnership with Zambia’s First Lady and Ministry of Health; Merck Foundation awarded the First Lady of Zambia to acknowledge her efforts as “Merck More Than a Mother” Ambassador; Merck Foundation launched the Merck More than a Mother Media Recognition Awards and the first Health Media training in Zambia; Merck…

Cassava launches integrated smart digital learning platform

Byron Adonis Mutingwende6 years ago07 mins

Listed technology company Cassava Smartech Zimbabwe today launched Akello Edutech, a digital learning platform which offers education and learning resources for learners of all age groups – from primary school to post-graduate students. Speaking at the launch of the platform in Harare, Cassava Smartech CEO Mr Eddie Chibi said Akello Edutech – which will incorporate…

Meetings Africa roars into life

Byron Adonis Mutingwende6 years ago04 mins

The Zimbabwe Tourism Authority and some local tourism operators are part of the 338 exhibitors showcasing their services and products to potential buyers at this year’s edition of Meetings Africa, which kicked off in Sandton City, Johannesburg, South Africa yesterday. The event is running from 25 -27 February 2019 and has a packed program, which…

Econet Adjusts Roaming and International Calling & SMS Services Tariffs Effective February 26

Byron Adonis Mutingwende6 years ago04 mins

Econet Wireless has revised its roaming services and international outbound calling & SMS services tariffs following the Monetary Policy Statement (MPS) announced by the Governor of the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe on the 20th of February 2019. The MPS designated RTGS balances, Bond notes and coins as RTGS dollars, effectively differentiating the same from any…

Powertel Communications Rescues ZESA Infrastructure

Byron Adonis Mutingwende6 years ago05 mins

Powertel Communications has come to the rescue of the Zimbabwe Electricity Distribution Company (ZETDC) with Internet of Things (IoT) products that will see the utility saving millions of dollars lost in the past owing to vandalism that has been rampant on the national electricity grid infrastructure. Speaking on this development, Powertel Marketing Manager Prosper Mutswiri…

NetOne Board Speaks on CEO Lazarus Muchenje Return

Byron Adonis Mutingwende6 years ago05 mins

NetOne Cellular Board Chairman James Mutizwa says the company is pleased that a solution regarding the status of chief executive officer, Lazarus Muchenje, has been found, and is expecting him to continue the turnaround efforts that saw the parastatal recording its first month-on-month profit during his reign. Mr Muchenje, who was suspended in August last…

Mai Chisamba relishes her Australian debut

Byron Adonis Mutingwende6 years ago05 mins

Popular talk show hostess, Dr Rebecca Chisamba, says she relishes her Australian tour scheduled for next month. Dr Chisamba who hosts the popular Mai Chisamba Show on ZBCTV will be holding two shows one in Perth on March 30 and Sydney on March 22, 2019. “I am humbled that people out there are noticing the…

Superhero movie on the screen in March

Byron Adonis Mutingwende6 years ago05 mins

Continuing the spin-out of top movie action, DStv’s latest pop-up channel will feature SuperheroHQ in an exclusive fortnight of fun in the second half of March. Liz Dziva, publicity and public relations manager of MultiChoice Zimbabwe, said the channel would be powered by Cartoon Network and would feature some of the most popular of superheroes…

Orange launches Sanza, the phone which democratises access to Internet in Africa

Byron Adonis Mutingwende6 years ago6 years ago06 mins

At Mobile World Congress, Orange (www.Orange.com) partners with KaiOS Technologies(www.KaiOSTech.com) and UNISOC (www.UNISOC.com) to launch a phone with voice recognition at $US 20 in 16 countries in Africa and the Middle-East : Botswana, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Central Africa Republic, Democratic Republic of Congo, Côte d’Ivoire, Egypt, Guinea Bissau, Guinea Conakry, Jordan, Liberia, Madagascar, Mali, Morocco, Sierra Leone and Tunisia. An…

Tourism employs more women: Auxillia Mnangagwa

Byron Adonis Mutingwende6 years ago06 mins

First Lady Auxillia Mnangagwa has hailed the tourism sector as the best employer of women while officiating at the launch of the national chapter of “Women in Tourism” in Harare today. “Globally, tourism is a sector having the highest share of women employment with 49% of the workforce in hotels and restaurants, however most of…

UNOCHA Under-Secretary General Mark Lowcock to Visit Zimbabwe

Byron Adonis Mutingwende6 years ago05 mins

The United Nations humanitarian chief Mark Lowcock will visit Zimbabwe from 27 February – 1 March to see the current humanitarian situation in the country. This visit will mark Mr. Lowcock’s first visit to Southern Africa as Emergency Relief Coordinator and Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs. During his visit, Mr. Lowcock will meet with senior…

Biti challenges conviction and sentence over contravening Electoral Act

Byron Adonis Mutingwende6 years ago06 mins

The Zimbabwe Layers for Human Rights (ZLHR) has reported that MDC-Alliance Vice-Chairperson Hon. Tendai Biti has filed an appeal in the High Court challenging his conviction and sentence for contravening some provisions of the Electoral Act. Hon. Biti filed the appeal against both conviction and sentence after Harare Magistrate Gloria Takundwa on Monday 18 February…

How and why transacting is a small part of market linkages

Byron Adonis Mutingwende6 years ago09 mins

By Charles Dhewa Reducing market linkages to transactions is one of the major reasons why efforts to integrate smallholder farmers into value chains have failed to transform agriculture in developing countries. While the notion of market linkages is mostly associated with three to five year projects by development agencies, there is a new realisation that…

Standard Chartered introduces more digitally-led retail banks in Africa

Byron Adonis Mutingwende6 years ago04 mins

The Bank has launched its digital services in Tanzania and Ghana following successful roll-outs in Côte d’Ivoire and Uganda Standard Chartered (www.SC.com) yesterday announced it had completed a simultaneous multi-market launch of its digitally-led retail banks in Tanzania and Ghana, with Kenya’s roll out scheduled to occur shortly. This follows the launches of the Bank’s…

Visit Zimbabwe: Women in tourism desk launches today

Byron Adonis Mutingwende6 years ago6 years ago03 mins

First Lady and Patron of Women in Tourism, Auxillia Mnangagwa, is expected to officially launch a Women’s Desk in the ministry of Environment, Tourism and Hospitality Industry, this morning in Harare. According to the Minister Of Environment, Tourism and Hospitality Industry, Honourable Priscah Mupfumira, the launch of National chapter incorporates all provinces and is a…

EcoSure Absorbs 8 000 Burial Societies

Byron Adonis Mutingwende6 years ago03 mins

Cassava SmarTech Zimbabwe has to date registered over 8 000 burial societies across the country under its EcoSure funeral insurance arm. EcoSure is a mobile micro-insurance product, which pays funeral benefits upon death of the insured person. The product was launched in 2014 with the intention of providing cover to the previously excluded communities in…

Econet Leads in Staff Wellness

Byron Adonis Mutingwende6 years ago07 mins

Telecommunications giant, Econet Wireless Zimbabwe, continues to blossom in the employee wellness turf as part of its broader business strategy. Corporate health and well-being programmes are cost effective ways for employers to harness talent while improving the well-being of their employees. Besides funding events like the Econet Victoria Falls Marathon through the EcoSure brand, the…

PES Lawyers Report on Battlefield mines disaster exposes loopholes in ASM

Byron Adonis Mutingwende6 years ago07 mins

The People and Earth Solidarity Law Network (PESLawyers) report has said the disaster that occurred at the large-scale miner RioZim Limited owned Cricket Mine and at Silver Moon Mine in the Battlefields was avoidable and painted shortcomings within the artisanal and small-scale mining sector (ASM). PES Lawyers said the effects of the disaster are still…

Amnesty International Zimbabwe: Board uncovers fraudulent activities

Byron Adonis Mutingwende6 years ago02 mins

Following an extensive and comprehensive forensic audit carried out by a reputable international audit firm, the Amnesty International Zimbabwe Board (AIZ Board) has uncovered evidence of serious fraud and financial mismanagement by individuals in Amnesty International Zimbabwe. In response to these findings, the AIZ Board has notified the appropriate national law enforcement agencies and commenced…

Airlines the foundation of travel and tourism sector: RwandAir

Byron Adonis Mutingwende6 years ago08 mins

A visiting RwandAir delegation has emphasised the fact that airlines are the foundation of the tourism and travel sector and remain important drivers of economies when managed properly. Ada Magezi, the Country Manager for Zimbabwe of RwandAir made the remarks at the media briefing following the visit to Harare by a group of Ugandan travel…

Zimnat assists families of deceased miners

Byron Adonis Mutingwende6 years ago03 mins

Zimnat, one of the leading players in the Zimbabwean life assurance and short-term insurance industries since 1946, has donated funeral services worth $10 000 for the burial of 10 of the miners killed in the Battlefields mining disaster. The group has made the donation through Mashonaland West Province Minister of State Mary Mliswa to assist…

ZELA calls for improved ASM disaster management, safety and preparedness

Byron Adonis Mutingwende6 years ago08 mins

By Byron Mutingwende The Zimbabwe Environmental Law Association (ZELA) has called for responsible mining, improved disaster management, safety and health following flash floods that killed artisanal and small-scale miners (ASM) at Battlefield Mine last week. “We should find solutions about responsible mining, disaster management, preparedness, safety and health within the artisanal and small-scale…

Utimaco And Astel Sign Distribution Partnership For HSMs In The Africa Region

Byron Adonis Mutingwende6 years ago6 years ago04 mins

Astel, a leading provider for IT infrastructure and office automation solutions on the African continent, and Utimaco, the global #2 in Hardware Security Modules (HSMs), today announced a distribution partnership for the Africa region. HSMs by Utimaco provide the ‘Root of Trust’ to a wide range of industries, encompassing financial and payment services, the automotive…

Erhürman: “Anastasiades must clarify what he means on 26 February”

Byron Adonis Mutingwende6 years ago6 years ago02 mins

President Mustafa Akıncı and Prime Minister Tufan Erhürman of the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC) held a one-hour meeting yesterday within the framework of their regular weekly meeting. In his statement following the meeting, Erhürman pointed out that Anastasiades is expected to define his statements so far at the meeting on the 26th of…

EMA, ZMF should collaborate to avert mining disasters: Mupfumira

Byron Adonis Mutingwende6 years ago6 years ago03 mins

Minister Of Environment, Tourism and Hospitality Industry Priscah Mupfumira has called on the Environmental Management Agency and the Zimbabwe Mining Federation to work closely in order to avert mining disasters. Mupfumira was speaking on the sidelines of the First Lady, Amai Auxillia Mnangwagwa’s tour of the site where the tragic drowning of 24 artisanal miners…

NetOne, ZRP ´Safe Cities Partnership Deal’: Decongesting Traffic Volumes

Byron Adonis Mutingwende6 years ago6 years ago05 mins

By Tendai Guvamombe As urbanisation continues amid an increasing population growth exerting pressure on existing infrastructure due to an upsurge in migration, traffic control is becoming a burden. In pursuit of proffering innovative approaches in order to curb traffic jam during peak hours in Harare’s Central Business District, NetOne entered into a partnership deal dubbed…

ZIMCODD Analysis of the Monetary Policy Statement

Byron Adonis Mutingwende6 years ago6 years ago07 mins

Background The much awaited Monetary Policy Statement presented by the Reserve Bank Governor came amid speculations on the fate of the Bond Note and resolve to the foreign currency crisis characterised by acute shortages of fuel, medical drugs and equipment and low industrial capacity utilisation. The policy announced has been received with mixed feelings, with…

THI and Zimnat announce underwriting management agency agreement

Byron Adonis Mutingwende6 years ago6 years ago04 mins

THI Insurance has entered into an underwriting management agency agreement with Zimnat General Insurance that will result in THI being underwritten by Zimnat, in conjunction with Santam Agriculture, through Zimnat’s shareholder partnership with Sanlam, the largest non-banking financial institution on the African Continent. The agreement, which came into effect on January 1, 2019, will enable…

Zimbabwe gears up for its presence at MICE shows

Byron Adonis Mutingwende6 years ago6 years ago04 mins

In recent years, the global meetings industry has begun to recognise Zimbabwe as a sought after destination. The Zimbabwe Tourism Authority and the local tourism operators have confirmed that the destination will take part in this year’s Meetings Africa 25 to 27 February 2019 in Sandton, Johannesburg, South Africa. The event aims to showcase Africa’s…

City of Harare prepares a Master Plan

Byron Adonis Mutingwende6 years ago6 years ago06 mins

By Byron Mutingwende City of Harare is in the process of coming up with a Master Plan and is embracing the case study of Kigali in Rwanda that was part of secondary research done by junior officers who joined the municipality in 2018. According to Mr Tinashe Bobo, the focus was on Kigali, which is…

EcoCash launches exciting new programme to reward customers

Byron Adonis Mutingwende6 years ago6 years ago06 mins

. Programme offers EcoCash customers unprecedented value; set to reward both customers and merchants for ‘living the Ecocash way’ EcoCash, Cassava Smartech’s fintech business, has launched a real-time rewards programme on a digital wallet that will earn customers up to 15 percent of value transacted. A first on a mobile money service, the EcoCash Rewards…

World Day of Social Justice

Byron Adonis Mutingwende6 years ago6 years ago03 mins

In a statement marking World Day of Social Justice, ILO Director-General Guy Ryder says decent work is key to achieving sustainable development and social justice, itself a foundation of lasting peace. Today the UN’s message is: “if you want peace and development, work for social justice”. The ILO is built on this precept: carved into…

Digi Poems: Another British Council Project Making Arts Stay Alive

Byron Adonis Mutingwende6 years ago6 years ago06 mins

By Tendai Guvamombe The digital world has romped in some unique features with amazing show of talent in the poetic field with additional features such as animation, audio-visuals, digital painting now correlating in a fine tuned convergence of work. Such a great phenomenon now orchestrates in the proliferation of talents from various corners of the…

Celebration Health fundraising for local clinics and hospitals

Byron Adonis Mutingwende6 years ago6 years ago05 mins

By Wallace Mawire Celebration Health (CH) the philanthropic medical arm of Celebration Ministries International (CMI) (a locally registered faith-based organisation), has taken the initiative to organise their first ever fundraising run to transport donated medical containers with equipment, furniture and sundries to assist in furbishing our local hospitals and clinics for better healthcare facilities in…

Rwanda To Open Africa’s First Smartphone Manufacturing Factory in April 2019

Byron Adonis Mutingwende6 years ago6 years ago04 mins

In a bid to solve the massive ICT and technology issues that the country is facing while also creating more jobs in the fast pace growing IT world, Rwanda is set to open its first smartphone factory making it the first in Africa to locally manufacture phones that will meet the demand of the African…

DStv Weekly highlights 20 – 26 February

Byron Adonis Mutingwende6 years ago6 years ago013 mins

20- 26 February INTERNATIONAL SERIES The Brit Awards 2019 20 February at 22:00 CAT on BBC Brits The 2019 Brit Awards will be held on 20 February 2019 at The O2 Arena in London with Jack Whitehall was announced as the host for the second year running. What The Killer Did Next S1 21 February…

Zimbabwe: UN Women, Chiefs’ Council join hands to end child marriages

Byron Adonis Mutingwende6 years ago6 years ago05 mins

UN Women in Zimbabwe and the Chiefs Council of Zimbabwe have formed a partnership to accelerate the end of child marriage in the country. The partnership, agreed to in January 2019, led to the participation of three members of the Chiefs Council, led by the President Chief Fortune Charumbira, in high level meetings on ‘Transforming…