AFC acquires inaugural US$300 million facility from Export-Import Bank of China

The facility from CEXIM marks AFC’s inaugural financing facility from the People’s Republic of China (PRC) Africa Finance Corporation(“AFC” or “the Corporation”) (www.AfricAFC.org), the leading infrastructure development finance institution in Africa, announces its successful acquisition of a loan facility from the Export-Import Bank of China (“CEXIM”) of a US$200m 5-year loan and a US$100m 5-year stand-by…

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EU Election Observation Mission presents Final Report with 23 recommendations

The European Union Election Observation Mission (EU EOM) to the Republic of Zimbabwe presented yesterday its Final Report on the 30 July 2018 harmonised elections at a press conference in Harare. The report was presented on behalf of Chief Observer Elmar Brok, Member of the European Parliament, to the Zimbabwe Electoral Commission (ZEC), the government,…

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Let’s demonstrate against fiscal and monetary policy measures on 11 October: ZCTU

By Byron Mutingwende and Munyaradzi Dhure The Zimbabwe Congress of Trade Unions (ZCTU) has called for nationwide demonstrations on Thursday 11 October 2018 against the recently pronounced fiscal and monetary policy measures. Peter Mutasa, the ZCTU President, while addressing the press on the organised workers’ national action plan against the fiscal and monetary policy measures,…

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Work Together to Counter Trade Uncertainties: South Economies Urged

The economies of the South must work together in order to deal with the uncertainties resulting from the current global trade environment, Prof. Benedict Oramah, President of the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank), said yesterday in Bali, Indonesia. Speaking during a Panel discussion on “The Growing Importance of South-South Cooperation Amid Trade Tensions and Global Financial…

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Technology and Innovation Seen as a Big Boost to Cultural Tourism

Seeking to advance use of innovation and cutting-edge technologies into cultural tourism practices, destinations and products, the International Seminar on Harnessing Cultural Tourism through Innovation and Technology will be held in Hamedan, Iran alongside the 40th UNWTO Affiliate Members Plenary Session (12-14 November 2018). The seminar recognises the significance of innovation in managing and promoting…

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Bacher Picks the Brain of History’s Greatest Distance Runner on DStv

In the latest instalment of ‘In Conversation’, Ali Bacher sits down with distance running royalty, Haile Gebrselassie.   With over 25 world records, multiple marathon major victories, two-time Olympic gold and four-time world championships gold in the 10 000m, Gebrselassie is considered history’s greatest distance runner.   In his inimitable style, Bacher takes Gebrselassie down…

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DHL Express awarded most Top Employer certifications on the continent

DHL Express (https://www.DHL.com) has been recognised as a Top Employer in Africa for the fifth consecutive year, at the prestigious Top Employer Africa 2019 certification ceremony, held at the Sandton Convention Centre in Johannesburg on Thursday, 4thOctober 2018. Hennie Heymans, CEO, DHL Express Sub-Saharan Africa said that receiving this recognition from the Top Employers Institute for…

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Are We Really Open For Business? The Case of Local Authorities

By Dumisani O Nkomo The “Zimbabwe is open for business mantra “is certainly good for the ear and if implemented properly it carries the potential contribute immensely to economic development. However, there appears to be massive double speak as the government seems to be indicating left and some sections of government and local authorities appear…

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Sevens rugby fast becoming a tourism drawcard in Africa

African Sevens attracts rugby fans from Europe and America Rugby sevens in Southern and East Africa has gained much-deserved momentum over the recent years and, with it, drawing in more and more spectators, many of whom are international tourists. According to Judy Lain, Wesgro’s Chief Marketing Officer, rugby sevens has definitely gained popularity over the…

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Rising temperatures will push millions of people in Africa into poverty and hunger: Oxfam

Climate change has set our planet on fire, millions are already feeling the impacts Today, the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change released a report detailing progress and pathways to liming global warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius. Responding to the report, Mr. Apollos Nwafor, Pan Africa Director of  Oxfam International (httpss://www.Oxfam.org) said: “Climate change has set…

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Addictive tendencies associated with food and knowledge in developing countries

By Charles Dhewa When consumers can no longer do without cassava, nsima/sadza, matoke, tomato, beans, peas, among other foods, it could be an indication that the consumers have become addicted. Such addictive tendencies may have little to do with the food being a staple or a necessity. The way profit-oriented seed companies and manufacturers promote their seeds…

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Natalie Jabangwe, Econet CEO, nominated for the All Africa Business Leaders Awards

By Tapiwa Matthew Mutisi Just recently, after being selected by the World Economic Forum to join its Young Global Leaders Class of 2018, Natalie Jabangwe, Ecocash CEO, is yet again amongst the three Zimbabwean business executives and entrepreneurs who have been nominated for the All Africa Business Leaders Awards (AABLA), established to honour business excellence among…

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Man in court for assaulting naked girlfriend with electric cables

A Marlborough man has been dragged to court after he allegedly assaulted his naked girlfriend with an electric cable. Eliot Guzhuwo, was at the Harare Magistrate Court on Friday 5 October 2018 on accusations of assaulting his girlfriend Mitchell Matema with an electric cable whilst she was naked. Mitchell said she had come to Guzhuwo’s…

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Churches, Traditional leaders join hands for Mother Moon’s Zimbabwean maiden tour

By Kunashe Mukande and Lewis Kujeke Bishop Albert Chikuni of Family Life Ministries in collaboration with Family Federation for World Peace and Unification has managed to mobilise people from different religions and traditional groups to attend a marriage blessing ceremony at a local hotel in Harare. When asked how he managed to mobilise people from…

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Zim-Afro Medical and Health Expo calls for innovation to improve healthcare

By Byron Mutingwende and Munyaradzi Dhure The eighth edition of the Zim-Afro Medical and Health Expo has emphasised the importance of upholding high standards of quality and safety in pursuit of achieving Universal Health Coverage. The conference had sub-themes of innovative regulatory models, safe practice and quality as well as medical and health education. In…

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Strive to make Harare a safe, resilient, inclusive city: ZPHCA

By Byron Mutingwende   The Zimbabwe Parents of Handicapped Children Association (ZPHCA) is partnering the City of Harare in an endeavour to make the later a gender and disability friendly, safe, resilient, inclusive and competitive world-class city.   Theresa Makwara, the ZPHCA Grassroots Women Project Coordinator, in her welcome remarks during the City of Harare…

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Global study spotlights peace as driving force to achieve SDGs

The Vice President of the Republic of Zimbabwe, Hon. Kembo Mohadi who oversees peace and reconciliation initiatives in Government has launched today the Pathways for Peace global study together with UN Resident Coordinator Mr Bishow Parajuli, World Bank Country Manager Mrs. Mukami Kariuki, and Ambassador of Sweden to Zimbabwe HE. Sofia Calltorp here in the…

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Prevention of occupational safety and health risks leads to attainment of SDGs

By Byron Mutingwende   Sustainable development becomes responsible if it is embroiled with prevention of occupational safety and health risks, Dr, Sekai Nzenza, the Minister of Public Service, Labour and Social Welfare has said.   In a speech read on her behalf by Minister of State in Vice President Kembo Mohadi’s Office, Mr Davis Marapira…

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Shortlist announced for the World Trade Promotion Organisation Awards 2018

The International Trade Centre (ITC) today announced that 11 national trade promotion organisations have been shortlisted for the 2018 World Trade Promotion Organisation (WTPO) Awards. The 11 TPOs nominated for this year’s awards are from Austria, Egypt, Ghana, Mauritius, Mongolia, Nigeria, State of Palestine, Peru, Qatar, Republic of Korea and Switzerland. The shortlisted organisations are…

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2018 Anzisha Prize finalists named

Mastercard Foundation and the African Leadership Academy welcome the 2018 Anzisha Prize finalists Twenty of Africa’s youngest entrepreneurs will compete for a share of US$100,000 cash prize   Entrepreneurship is central to Africa’s economic growth and is one of the keys to unlocking job opportunities for young people across the continent. Yesterday, Mastercard Foundation in…

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Deaf Women Included piles pressure on government to domesticate UNCRPD

By Byron Mutingwende   Deaf Women Included feels it is compelled to petition the government to domesticate the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (UNCRPD) that was ratified by the Government of Zimbabwe in 2013.   In her address during a policy dialogue meeting on the domestication process of the Convention…

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Patson Dzamara and Makomborero Haruzivishe conviction set aside

Harare High Court judges Hungwe J and Wamambo J on Tuesday 2 October 2018 set aside the conviction of Patson Dzamara and Makomborero Haruziviishe. Represented by Obey Shava a member of Zimbabwe Lawyers for Human Rights (ZLHR), the two activists had appealed against a decision of a Harare magistrate sitting at Harare Magistrates Courts on…

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Parliamentarians throw weight behind TaLI’s educational campaign

By Byron Mutingwende   The Constitution of Zimbabwe has provisions to make education a compulsory right for every child and Parliamentarians have pledged support to the Tag A Life (TaLI)’s Every Child In School (ECIS) Campaign.   The campaign calls on the government of Zimbabwe to urgently restore the legacy of education by allowing the…

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Pan African University Institute for Water and Energy Sciences celebrates third graduating Cohort

This year’s graduating students are about to constitute the next generation of engineers and policymakers committed to addressing the issues critical to Africa’s sustainable development The Pan African University Institute for Water and Energy Sciences including Climate Change (PAUWES) (www.PAUWES.dz) celebrated the third graduating class of both the engineering and policy tracks of our Masters programmes in…

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Food losses and waste (FLW) negatively impacting food security, economic growth: FAO

By Byron Mutingwende   The reduction of food losses and waste (FLW) is essential in the creation of efficient value chains, which are the core of sustainable food systems that contribute to food security, nutrition, economic growth and environmental benefit, it has been noted.   Berhanu Bedane, the Livestock Development Officer for the Food and…

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