By Timothy Mutizwa (Motivational Speaker and Leadership Coach) Life sometimes hits your face with hard rocks, swallowing all the hopes for your tomorrow. You get frustrated, discouraged, and depressed yet solving nothing but here is the tried and working formula for all these torrential problems – Positive Mental Attitudes. Exploring into my story, I would…
The London-based New African magazine (www.NewAfricanMagazine.com) on Friday released its highly anticipated annual listing of the 100 Most Influential Africans of 2024. The list celebrates the achievements and contributions of Africans from various fields and sectors who have made a positive impact on the continent and the world over the past year. One of New African’s readers likened…
AFC Holdings Group was strategically formed to steer the agriculture sector towards the attainment of vision 2030 goals, with a particular focus on driving food security
Writes Chimeno Azriel The Kore Kore Cultural Village this year plays host to the Mashonaland West Culture Month celebrations set for the 12th of July 2024 in Makonde. The day serves as a reminder of the importance of cultural diversity and the need to preserve cultural practices that embody the spirit of humanity (Ubuntu/Unhu). Situated…
By Adam Molai I have noted with extreme dismay Maverick Citizen’s references to Pacific Cigarette Company and myself in its Cartel Power Dynamics in Zimbabwe “expose”. The allegations are completely untrue and without foundation. We would have made this clear had Maverick Citizen afforded Pacific Cigarette Company or myself the opportunity to respond, as required…
By Tatenda Mujeyi All is set for the country’s Heroes’ and Defence Forces Day commemorations set for Monday and Tuesday 13th and 14th respectively with the national events pencilled for Harare. The Minister of Harare Metropolitan province emphasised the importance of these days as they set focus on the sacrifices made by the liberation war…
The Ministry of Public Service, Labour, and Social Welfare as mandated by the Cabinet, is engaging stakeholders to come up with a formalization strategy. To achieve this, the Ministry undertook consultations across all provinces to get input from the various stakeholders. The Consultative meetings had a number of abjectives, among them to identify priority measures…
By Miriam Zvomuya Due to the socio-economic problems that are prevailing in Zimbabwe, the citizens of Zimbabwe, under the banner of the Citizens Manifesto, today launched the Citizens’ Cabinet. While launching their cabinet today, the organisation’s deputy convener, Janet Zhou stressed out that the cabinet will be open for everyone to participate as long as…
Writes Alfred Mazungunye In the realm of strategic thinking and visionary leadership, there are rare moments that stand out as transformative milestones, shaping the course of a nation’s destiny. Tomorrow marks one such momentous occasion as Dr. Tinashe Muzamhindo unveils his magnum opus, the much-anticipated book titled “Growth Transformative Strategy.” This literary marvel promises to…
By Kundai Marunya Renowned theatre practitioner Tafadzwa Bob Mutumbi has left for the United States to further his studies in physical theatre. Mutumbi will be attending the Dell’arte International School of Physical theatre to further his studies from his last year’s Professional Training Program, pursuing a Masters in Physical Theatre. His travel was made possible…
By NANGO The National Association of Non Governmental Organisations (NANGO), the official umbrella body of NGOs operating in Zimbabwe, notes with great concern the degeneration of the current social and political situation in the country. NANGO takes note of the the issues that a cross section of Zimbabweans have been raising over a prolonged period…
By Tafadzwa Muranganwa The growing cyberbullying and trolling of women online, particularly those in political leadership in Zimbabwe has left media stakeholders fretting about how to tame and make digital space safe for women and girls. This was heard at a ‘National Women’s Rights Symposium on Violence Against Women and Girls’ organised by the Women’s…
Mr. Albert Muchanga, the Commissioner for Trade and Industry at the African Union Commission yesterday revealed the continent’s industrial development plan while officially opening the Africa Industrialisation Week 2020. The start of Africa Industrialization Week yesterday will lead to the commemoration of Africa Industrialization Day on 20th November 2020 for the High-Level Session to be…
As the council continues its demolition of houses in the capital city’s residential suburbs, the leadership of ZANU (PF) Harare Province is unequivocal in its condemnation of the move by the municipality and land barons and called for a stop to the actions which they said are violations of human rights. This was revealed by…
By Veritas Confusion about spot fines persists at the highest levels of government. In the National Assembly on the 9th of June, the Deputy Minister of Home Affairs was asked if people could be forced to pay spot fines for traffic offences even if they had no money to pay. She answered: “Yes, it is Government policy. …
The Parliamentary Network Africa (PNAfrica) has urged the Pan-African Parliament (PAP) to consider setting up a benchmark for Parliamentary Openness as a model framework to be adopted by African Parliaments towards an Open Parliament Agenda. This was one of the three recommendations made by the Executive Director of PNAfrica, Sammy Obeng, when he presented a…
The Ministry of Skills Audit and Development held a workshop in Harare with various stakeholders where it emerged that it is important to deploy critical and relevant skills to explore and exploit natural resource endowments in the metropolitan province. “In line with His Excellency, the President of the Republic of Zimbabwe’s mantra of “Building a…
By Staff reporter A telecom industry report last week revealed that Econet Wireless Zimbabwe had the highest Average Revenue Per User (ARPU) of $8,57 between July and September this year, ahead of its main industry rivals Telecel, whose ARPU was $2.63, and NetOne, whose ARPU was $1.86 in the same period. ARPU is a key…
UNICEF has procured some 4.7 million primary and secondary school textbooks to benefit 4,383 disadvantaged primary schools and 1,211 disadvantaged secondary schools in all 72 districts of the country. The textbooks were presented to the Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education for distribution. This is Phase 2 of UNICEF’s textbook procurement: an investment of almost…
Healthcare systems should prepare proactively in cases of natural disasters, Dr. Katlego Mothudi, the Managing Director at the Board of Healthcare Funders of Southern Africa (BHF) has said. He made the remarks today during the second edition of the African Conference on Risk Reduction that is taking place from September 27 to 29, 2023, in…
By Lloyd Rabaya Tinayeshe Kariwo, a fourth-year student at the University of Zimbabwe (UZ) studying Electrical and Electronics Engineering, said the gap between education and industry can only be bridged through continued engagement between the two. This came to light today when global telecommunications giant Huawei held a career expo at the University of Zimbabwe…
Writes Lovemore Chazingwa Telecommunication service provider, NetOne, invests in showcasing the manner it deals with customers to satisfy stakeholder expectations in terms of a sound, seamless service delivery. The ICT utility participated in a National Customer Service Week Exhibition at Harare Gardens that was organized and coordinated by the Contact Centre Association of Zimbabwe (CCAZ)….
The African Disability Protocol (ADP) is necessary to address the continent’s unique cultural practices, customs, and traditional beliefs that hinder people with disabilities (PWDs) from an opportunity for equal treatment and access to products and services. This emerged at a meeting held at Holiday Inn Hotel in Harare on 4 November 2021, to review the…
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…
A 15-member business delegation from India came into the country on the 27th of April 2021, on an exploratory mission to identify potential investment opportunities and areas of synergy between Zimbabwe and India. Such interventions are critical platforms that seek to strengthen bilateral relations across various sectors, as well as possible collaboration between the two…
The Tanganda Tea Company Limited, a part of Chipinge’s history, continues to show how it has managed to not only last so long but grow to be Zimbabwe’s largest producer, packer, and distributor of Tea. As a people-centred business, Tanganda has been actively improving the lives of its employees and the community of Chipinge….
The Crisis in Zimbabwe Coalition (CiZC) has commended the move by the Southern African Development Community (SADC) to convene an Extraordinary Organ Troika Summit to discuss emerging peace and security issues in the region. The meeting will be held in Gaborone, Botswana on November 27, 2020. The Troika meeting comes after CiZC call to SADC,…
By Byron Mutingwende The United Nations in Zimbabwe has said growing the economy is critical in order to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Bishow Parajuli, the UN Resident Coordinator for Zimbabwe said while the role of development assistance is critical and necessary, it is not sufficient for the achievement of the SDGs….
The 2024 Zimbabwe National Chamber of Commerce (ZNCC) Annual Congress in Victoria Falls is running under the theme, “Unlocking New Frontiers for Sustainable Industrialization and Climate-Smart Business Growth,” setting the stage for a transformative journey towards green growth where the economy thrives while protecting the environment for a resilient future for Zimbabwe. In his remarks,…
Sizolwenkosi Mazolo, Founder and Owner of Homegrown Pvt Ltd is a pioneering entrepreneur dedicated to revolutionizing the way people produce, consume, and preserve food. With a passion for sustainable agriculture and reducing food waste, Sizolwenkosi established Homegrown to specialize in the value addition of fruits and vegetables through innovative freezing, canning, and drying techniques. Homegrown’s…
By Joyce Mukucha and Anyway Yotamu Government has said the small-to-medium enterprises (SMEs) sector is the backbone of Zimbabwe’s economy since it is contributing approximately 60 percent to the Gross Domestic Product (GDP). This emerged at the 9th Edition of the Small to Medium Enterprises (SMEs) International Expo in Harare where sector players were urged…
Writes Chirikure Chirikure “Howling Winds and Blue Tears” a protest against oppressive social-political order, with characteristic tinges of satirical humour, is a self-published anthology by the Zimbawean poet, Forward Hammurabi Makwavarara. When Forward sent me this collection of his poetry, he had this to: “I started writing poetry for fun when I was at Makumbi…
By Nimrod Ushe A fascinating Stone Age habitat has been reported to the Spiked Online Media by one of the denizens in Bikita District. It is situated approximately three kilometres south-west of Mandadzaka Shopping Centre in Munatsi Village and adjacent to Musaizi river. Speaking to Spiked Online Media, Allan Muridzo said that “There is a…
The Commonwealth Disability Inclusion Action Plan (DIAP) Taskforce has assigned a two-time Disability Journalist of the Year award winner, Nyasha Nhau, to engage the nineteen (19) Commonwealth countries in Africa to rally behind the DIAP document proposed to be adopted at the Commonwealth Heads Of Governments Meeting (CHOGM) scheduled for the week of 20 October…
The Southern Africa Resource Watch (SARW) proposes that the Zimbabwean government puts in place further reforms that complement its policy decision to ban raw lithium exportation to alleviate the negative impacts on Artisanal miners that the recent ban has had. Lithium is one of the critical minerals required for energy transition and the manufacturing of…
As the ugly, devastating, and catastrophic effects of Climate Change are visibly taking a toll on communities, there is an urgent need for stakeholders to converge, explore options and possible solutions to ameliorate these effects, build coping, resilience, and adaptation capacities, and reduce vulnerability and risk. While the El-Nino-induced drought is affecting communities, the Ministry…
The original family drama Still Breathing is coming your way in Feb! After the huge success of the South African crime drama, Trackers, DStv’s M-Net 102 is to boost its broadcast schedule with a host of equally entertaining local series in 2020. Liz Dziva, publicity and public relations manager of MultiChoice Zimbabwe said the success of Trackers confirmed…
MIDRAND, SOUTH AFRICA – The Pan African Parliament (PAP) will be pursuing the African Union (AU) theme of the Year 2025: “Justice for Africans and People of African Descent through Reparations”, Chief Fortune Zephaniah Charumbira, the President of the continental legislative body has said. Addressing a Meeting of the African Ambassadors with the Bureau of…
Letter by Engineer Jacob Kudzayi Mutisi Dear President Mnangagwa, I write to express my sincere gratitude and appreciation for your decisive action in granting Starlink an operating license in Zimbabwe. I wrote to you requesting your action and you acted. Your swift and proactive approach in recognizing the limitations of your country’s regulatory capacity, and…
Fresh off a rebranding and the introduction of a new soulful sound, Zimbabwe’s beloved Afro-acoustic group, Gwevedzi Redefined, is set to make waves on the international stage as part of a new Pan-African music project, East Meets South. This unique collaboration features artists from across Africa, including the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Kenya, Uganda,…
Zimbabwe Cricket (ZC) can confirm that English county cricket clubs Derbyshire and Durham have decided to cut short their pre-season tour of Zimbabwe as the COVID-19 or coronavirus outbreak continues to wreak havoc throughout the world. Zimbabwe is yet to record a single case of the novel virus, but the visiting clubs are worried…
The Zimbabwe Gender Commission (ZGC) has embarked on a National Inquiry to come up with strategies for ending child marriages and sexual exploitation and abuse of young girls. Addressing journalists in Harare today, Mrs. Margaret Mukahanana-Sangarwe the ZGC Chairperson said the Zimbabwe Gender Commission Act affords them a mandate to conduct investigations and make legally…
Afghanistan – 125-8 in 20 overs (Mohammad Nabi 31, Afsar Zazai 24, Ihsanullah 20; Sikandar Raza 2/18, Ryan Burl 2/22, Luke Jongwe 1/13) Zimbabwe – 90-9 in 20 overs (Ryan Burl 15, Wessly Madhevere 14, Ainsley Ndlovu 13; Noor Ahmad 4/10, Sharafuddin Ashraf 2/13, Rashid Khan 1/8) Afghanistan won by 35 runs Zimbabwe’s…
By Bernard Chiketo MUTARE – A leading women-rights institution has moved to unify women-led community-based organisations (WeCOBs) from across the country under a national network that was launched in Mutare last Friday Women Academy of Leadership and Political Excellency (WALPE) executive director Stabile Dewa said the network which has membership from organisations from across the…
By Dr. John Mangudaya (Governor, RBZ) The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (the Bank) met on 24 June 2022 and deliberated on macroeconomic and financial developments in the economy. The MPC also deliberated on the progress made in the implementation of measures announced by His Excellency, the President of the…
