By Tapiwa Matthew Mutisi Those of you’ve who’ve never used Vaya might be wondering why I am reviewing a taxi service on this website. But once you try Vaya, you’ll understand. Cassava On Demand Services, a division of Cassava Smartech Zimbabwe – shortly to be listed on the Zimbabwe Stock Exchange (ZSE) following its unbundling from Econet Wireless…
Joel Gabbuza, an opposition legislator has been charged with undermining authority of or insulting President Emmerson Mnangagwa after he allegedly accused the ZANU PF party leader of being devoid of solutions to fix Zimbabwe’s economic crisis. Hon. Joel Gabbuza, the MDC-Alliance party legislator for Binga South constituency appeared in court on Monday 12 November 2018…
Ecobank (www.Ecobank.com) and the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) (www.IFRC.org) have signed an agreement to work closely together to empower local communities to cope with disasters more efficiently. “Many innocent lives continue to be lost in Africa simply as a result of insufficient investment in disaster preparedness. Many of the…
By ZLHR Information The trial of opposition political party leader Tendai Biti on charges of contravening the Electoral Act commenced on Monday 12 November 2018 with the human rights lawyer challenging the involvement of Michael Reza as the lead prosecutor. As trial commenced before Harare Magistrate Gloria Takundwa, Biti filed an application objecting to the…
Zimbabwe is seriously looking at intensifying its brand marketing in various source markets in line with its marketing strategy coined “Vision 2025 National Tourism Recovery and Growth Strategy.” This was said by Priscah Mupfumira, the Minister of Environment, Tourism and Hospitality Industry at the reception for stakeholders at the World Travel Market held in…
By Jacob Mafume (MDC National Spokesperson) There is a continuous threat to President Nelson Chamisa’s life and we note with concern a perpetual invasion of his privacy. While we understand that he is a public official, we are extremely worried that the State has put up apartheid-style surveillance which is in violation of the Constitution…
By Charles Dhewa Narrowing the gap between formal and informal economies remains a big challenge for many African countries. Instead of increasing interdependence between the two economies, in countries like Zimbabwe, the gap between the two economies seems to be widening. As if that is not enough, academia, politics and financial institutions remain…
By Byron Mutingwende The Zimbabwe Parents of Handicapped Children Association (ZPHCA) has said it expects that concerns in development such as inclusivity and sensitivity in crucial social facets such as education, health, access and control of resources for children with disabilities will be heard and strengthened for sustainable development. “In terms of…
By Byron Mutingwende Ms. Caroline Mozhendi, the Econet Head of Agribusiness has encouraged the use of technology to combat the effects of climate change by farmers in Zimbabwe. Ms. Mozhendi made the remarks during an event whereby Ecofarmer joined the Shamva Agricultural College in celebrating 34 students who graduated at the institution on Friday…
By Byron Mutingwende For a Grade 7 Bryden Country School pupil, Lindsay Mukaronda, representing Zimbabwe at the third African Spelling Championship at the Ocean Beach Resort in Kenya from 22 to 24 November 2018 is a dream come true. Born on 28 December 2005, the 13-year-old Lindsay was ecstatic about the upcoming trip and…
The African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) and CDC Group Plc. yesterday in Casablanca, Morocco, signed a $100-million master risk participation agreement to support Afreximbank’s Trade Facilitation Programme. Under the terms of the risk participation arrangement, CDC will provide unfunded risk participation to Afreximbank as the Bank provides trade finance products that include trade confirmation services; trade…
The first of its kind transaction-based investment Forum in Africa, on Friday unveiled the conclusions of the boardroom sessions at the heart of the Forum, which brought together over 1,000 participants from government, the private sector, development finance institutions, commercial banks, and institutional investors such as sovereign wealth funds and pension funds. The Forum focused…
Africa Oil Week (www.Africa-OilWeek.com) – the leading event dedicated to the African Oil and Gas industry successfully wrapped up after a content-packed conference and exhibition. The leading business and intelligence business platform spread across 5 days saw over 1,500 delegates. Delegates from around the world exchanged thoughts and the latest insights taking place in Africa and…
The Passengers Association of Zimbabwe (PAZ) is calling on public transport operators to install speed limiting devices on their vehicles so as to prevent road carnages. PAZ made the remarks as it has conveyed its sincere condolences to the families of victims who perished in an accident involving two buses in Rusape. “As PAZ we…
Miriam Zvomuya and Tendai Guvamombe The Zimbabwean government has thrown its weight behind the global target in adaptation and mitigation of global warming ahead of World Summit on Climate Change to be held in Poland next month. Washington Zhakata, the Director of Climate Change Management Department in the Ministry of Lands, Agriculture, Water, Climate and…
The Zimbabwe Congress of Trade Unions (ZCTU) says it is disturbed by comments attributed to Home Affairs Minister Cain Mathema that any future anti-government demonstrations would be crashed. The minster is quoted in the government controlled The Herald newspaper of 7 November saying that Government has put in place security measures to deal with malcontents…
A new report from the World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO) and the European Travel Commission (ETC) shows that outbound tourism from the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) – comprising six countries of the Arabian peninsula – has grown strongly in recent years, with international tourism expenditure surpassing USD 60 billion in 2017. ‘The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC)…
By ARTUZ information The Zimbabwean State has portrayed a fake imagery of bravado from the genesis of the biting economy crisis engulfing our country. The truth is that the State is panicking, the incumbent leadership is afraid of the citizens. The ongoing job action by the teachers is clear testimony. Teachers have demanded salaries in…
By Byron Mutingwende Chinese healthcare giant, Tiens Group, seeks to invest more in Zimbabwe following President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s call for opening up the country to the international community, the company’s chairman, Li Jinyuan has said. “I met President Mnangagwa and he revealed to me that he wants to open Zimbabwe for both local and…
By Byron Mutingwende and Miriam Zvomuya Contract farming has the potential to improve family farmers’ access to markets and boost their incomes while ensuring that agribusinesses have a stable supply of produce that meets their quality standards. This emerged at the International Symposium on Contract Farming and other inclusive business models organised by the Food…
Econet Wireless Zimbabwe Limited (EWZL) has announced $600 million dollars in half-year revenue to 31 August 2018, up from $ 353 million in the same period last year, on the back of a strong performance by its ’SmarTech’ business unit. The conglomerate, which is well on its way to becoming the country’s first listed billion-dollar…
Africa as a continent has reported a significant rate in agriculture. Agriculture is one of the sectors on the continents with a reasonably high level of revenue from export activities. Export commodities such as Cocoa, coffee, Timber, cashew and maize are some widely known produce that earn the continent much foreign exchange revenue. Youths over…
Zimbabwe is open for business – this was the strong message heard at the Invest Zimbabwe Forum held in London on Thursday. In her opening address, Hon. Priscah Mupfumira, Minister of Environment, Tourism and Hospitality Industry reminded investors that Zimbabwe is now open for business, and highlighted that the country has been rated a top…
Trevor JL Saruwaka (MDC Spokesperson for Manicaland Province has said his party learnt with a heavy heart and commiserates with the bereaved families over the loss of life sue to an accident that occurred along the Harare-Mutare Highway in Rusape yesterday. “It is with a heavy heart that we make this statement after the needless…
On the sidelines of the Africa Investment Forum, the African Development Bank and Africa50 have signed yesterday an agreement with the Democratic Republic of Congo and the Republic of Congo to develop and finance the first road-rail bridge project linking their capitals – Kinshasa and Brazzaville. Under the terms of the framework agreement, the two…
The UNWTO/WTM Ministers’ Summit, held on Tuesday by World Travel Market and the World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO), was well received by participants from government and the private sector for its more dynamic new format leading to more concrete takeaways around this year’s theme: Investment in Tourism Technology. This year, the UNWTO/WTM Ministers’ Summit held at…
By Jacob Mafume (MDC National Spokesperson) The MDC takes this opportunity to put on record the process which the MDC followed in electing mayors in various municipalities across the country. 1. The party called for expression of interest from elected councillors in all the cities and towns. 2. Interested candidates submitted their profiles and CVs….
Gideon Madzikatidze recently in Datata, Rusape The Federation for Indigenous Churches in Zimbabwe (FICZ) has pleaded with the government to develop rural infrastructure to ease mobility. Infrastructure challenges in rural ares affect church leaders on exchange programmes, traditional chiefs, students and expecting mothers, among others. Speaking during the ordination ceremony of the founder…
By Byron Mutingwende In pursuit of coming up with a metropolitan that competes with world capitals in terms of infrastructure, architecture, service delivery and facilities, Econet Wireless Zimbabwe is partnering the City of Harare in a project to spruce up First Street. In his speech during the launch of the project, Lovemore Nyatsine,…
The parents of a 14-year old paralysed boy, who live in Mbare National Harare are appealing for assistance. The father of Mufaro, Mr. Dominic Chanditeya said that, “My his son was normal from birth. However, at the tender age of four and a half years he developed a condition that led to him becoming paraplegic….
The Zimbabwe Tourism Authority (ZTA) in conjunction with the Ministry of Environment, Tourism and Hospitality Industry and the tourism players are participating at the prestigious World Travel Market (WTM) being held at Excel in London, the UK from 5 – 7 November 2018. Speaking in an interview, the Chief Executive of the ZTA, Dr Karikoga…
By Byron Mutingwende Investing in adolescents and young people is a critical ingredient for attaining the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), a youth meeting held in Harare has revealed. The Youth Advocates Zimbabwe, National Aids Council and Ministry of Health and Child Care hosted the National High-Level Meeting to share best practices, innovations and skills…
By Byron Mutingwende Still basking in the glory of winning the coveted “Most Popular Religious Leader Award” by the Achievers Forum Zimbabwe, Sekuru Banda said society should respect and uphold women and girls sexual and reproductive health rights. According to the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) Zimbabwe, teenage pregnancy is one of the…
Econet Media sets the record straight Kwesé parent company Econet Media (Mauritius) says reports that it has lost a court case against the Broadcasting Authority of Zimbabwe (BAZ) are malicious, misinformed and misplaced. Responding to reports in the Herald newspaper that the Supreme Court had ruled that “Econet Media (Mauritius) cannot distribute Kwese TV…
The Zimbabwe Prisons and Correctional Service (ZPCS) has dismissed from employment, John Mahlabera, a prison officer, after convicting him for undermining President Emmerson Mnangagwa and posting a Tweet viewed by his superiors as disloyal to the ruling ZANU PF party leader. The Zimbabwe Lawyers for Human Rights (ZLHR) reported that Mahlabera was convicted on Monday…
Forum to advance projects to bankable stages, raise capital, and accelerate financial closure of deals The Africa Investment Forum kicked off on Monday with a media briefing in the South African capital. The game changing event, aimed at attracting multi-billion-dollar deals across the continent, is set to usher in a new era for Africa’s investment…
Matchday four in the group stage of the 2018/19 UEFA Champions League is headlined by the return matches between Juventus and Manchester United, Internazionale and Barcelona, as well as Atletico Madrid and Borussia Dortmund. The latter clash between the La Liga giants and Bundesliga title hopefuls could well be the game of the round….
Following Kwesé’s announcement of its move towards digital services, the broadcaster has said it will grant loyal Kwesé TV subscribers complimentary access to Kwesé iflix for 12 months. This means Kwesé TV subscribers with an active subscription as at October 31, 2018, can indulge in one year’s worth of uninterrupted access to a vast library…
By Byron Mutingwende Apostle Tendai Kapondoro, the Founder of Sheepgate Church has revealed that everything is in place for the much-anticipated Zimbabwe for Christ Crusade to be headlined by Senior Apostle John Chi from Cameroon. Apostle John Chi is the former Wiseman of Prophet TB Joshua of the popular Synagogue Church of All Nations…
By Jacob Mafume (MDC Spokesperson) The Movement for Democratic Change (MDC) is shocked by the admission by the acting Prosecutor General Mr. Kumbirai Hodzi that he is captured by the Executive. Responding to a question on why he has not prosecuted 27 high profile cases in his locker, he clearly remarked that, “I get instructions…
Zimnat, one of the country’s leading insurance and financial services companies, is running an innovation accelerator programme and challenging developers, local hubs and universities with an open call for innovative ideas that will enable it to develop products suited to the 21st Century and beyond. It is doing this by means of a competition for…
The 2018 edition of World Travel Market (WTM) will see the World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO) continue its operational focus on investing in innovation and digital advances for a tourism sector that can deliver opportunities for all. UNWTO will co-host a Ministerial Summit and launch a white paper on the relationship between music and tourism at…
The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) in Zimbabwe has begun the implementation of its Lean Season Assistance programme for the 2018/19 season in October with a contribution (US$22 million) from the American people through the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), which will support more than 430,000 food insecure people. “This contribution…
By Miriam Zvomuya Senior Assistant Commissioner Charity Charamba, the National Spokesperson of the Zimbabwe Republic Police said police will work to ensure that journalists are safe and protected. Charamba made the remarks during the commemoration of the International Day to End Impunity for Crimes against Journalists in Harare at the Annual Media Stakeholders Conference organised…
By Edward Makuzva Youth Aspire Development Trust (YADT) recently held a public speaking competition with 10 colleges in Chitungwiza with a support from Her Voice funding so as to capacitate adolescents on sexual and reproductive health rights . The public speaking competition focused on Adolescent health, Gender Based violence, TB, Malaria and HIV and AIDS and also…
