Global attention needed to prevent and treat AIDS in antiretroviral era An unacceptably high number of people from sub-Saharan Africa have been left out of the global HIV response—without access to treatment or medical care—and they continue to develop and die from AIDS-related diseases, according to data released by the international medical humanitarian organisation Doctors…
A tripartite partnership comprising the government, civil society, and development partners has resulted in positive health outcomes for Ward 9 in Vungu Rural District Council of Gweru in Midlands Province. In 2017, as Jointed Hands Welfare Organization (JHWO) was complementing government efforts in Gweru under Vungu Rural District Council, guided by the National AIDS Council…
By Anyway Yotamu The Sports and Recreation Commission (SRC) has given the green light to twelve National Sports Associations (NSAs) deemed to be ‘low-risk disciplines’ to start activities this week subject to meeting a number of different listed requirements. In a statement to the associations, the SRC gave notice of the decision by the Minister…
The Sables are enjoying their unbeaten run after recording victories against all three opponents Kenya, Uganda and Zambia Zimbabwe Sables will be hosting Uganda’s Cranes in their return leg of the Victoria Cup at the Machinery Exchange Stadium, Harare Sports Club on Saturday the 24th of August. The Sables are enjoying their unbeaten run after…
Muzinda Hub has partnered with global children’s charity Theirworld (a Code Club initiative) to provide wider access to basic technology and coding courses to 120 young girls aged 10 and 20 years of age in Harare, Zimbabwe. The project will teach and train girls in computer literacy, basic coding, how to create apps as well…
New research published today in The Lancet Infectious Diseases journal by the international medical humanitarian organisation Doctors Without Borders/Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) provides strong evidence that a combination of two new drugs for tuberculosis (TB)—the world’s leading infectious disease killer—could be used to treat drug-resistant (DR-TB) forms of the disease. These findings encourage the wider use of…
“For I was hungry and you gave me something to eat, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink, I was a stranger and you invited me in, I needed clothes and you clothed me, I was sick and you looked after me, I was in prison and you came to me.” The…
Africa’s natural gas resources provide the continent with an opportunity to speed up the energy transition, reduce emissions and deforestation while at the same time addressing energy security Despite having 620 trillion cubic feet of natural gas reserves, Africa’s over-reliance on wood-based biomass energy remains high, resulting in an increase in land degradation, deforestation, and…
There is a need for strategic partnerships, alliances, and linkages with institutions of higher learning and national research institutes for the successful implementation of genome editing tools that require strong institutional capacity, a senior government official has said. This was said today in Harare by Deputy Chief Secretary in The Office of the President and…
SuperSport viewers on DStv will be counting down the days to the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar, with the tournament set to run from 21 November to 18 December and provide the most thrilling distillation of ‘The Beautiful Game’. DStv is the only true home of football in Africa, offering a range and depth of action that no other rival…
The Mazowe Data centre expansion project is meant to enhance Zimbabwe’s data sovereignty by ensuring that the personal information of citizens, which is a valuable commodity in the global market, is kept within the country’s borders for use by our people to bring value to the nation at large, Dr. Jenfan Muswere, the Minister of…
By Marlvin Ngiza Citizens have been challenged to preserve the natural ecosystem and ensure that safety measures against veld fires have been put in place in order to avoid the loss of lives and valuables as the veld fire season approaches with the risk for 2021 season predicted to be extreme. Environmental Management Agency (EMA)…
The United Nations Educational Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) in partnership with Sunshine International Network will this Friday launch a global campaign dubbed the Trash Hack aimed at raising awareness for young people to be active in environmental related issues, sustainable waste management, and promoting sustainable development through the use of social media such as…
The much hyped 2017 Harare International Carnival has already been set in motion with the confirmation of participation by both local and international entertainers. In her comprehensive update on the Harare International Carnival at a press conference in Harare, Anastancia Ndhlovu, the Deputy Minister of Tourism and Hospitality Industry said preparations for the showcase were…
Earlier this week, Vivo launched the Y93 budget Android smartphone in India. Currently, the smartphone is available in a single memory configuration with 4GB of RAM and 32GB of internal storage. However, it now appears the company may soon launch another storage variant of the Y93 in the country. Vivo Y93 3GB RAM + 64GB Storage Variant…
By Sirak Gebrehiwot (UN Communications Specialist) The UN team, led by the United Nations Resident Coordinator, Mr. Bishow Parajuli, comprising of UNICEF Representative, Dr. Mohamed Ag Ayoya; IOM Chief of Mission, Ms. Lily Sanya; WFP Representative and Country Director, Mr. Eddie Rowe; and UNDP Country Director Mr. Georges van Montfort concluded a three-day field visit,…
By Hillary Munedzi The government’s commitment to universal, free and compulsory education remains a pipe dream as 87% of the national budget is channelled towards employment costs, with 14.04% of the education budget falling short of the Dakar Declaration of 20%. The Education for All (EFA) movement is a global commitment to provide quality basic…
By Wallace Mawire HARARE-Zimbabwe will today convene a Covid-19 national intra-action review online meeting to provide an opportunity to share experiences and collectively analyse the on-going in-country response to Covid-19 by identifying challenges and best practices amongst the different sub-committees. A-two-day virtual meeting will be running until tommorow (15 December 2021). Covid-19 National…
The MDC has reported that it will this weekend launch nationwide RELOAD rallies as well as a robust nationwide consultation programme in the party’s districts to engage the people on the key national grievances so as to collectively chart the way forward in the wake of the deteriorating situation in the country. Party Deputy National Spokesperson,…
By Lloyd Rabaya As the tottering faded white commuter omnibus leaves the Market Square bus terminus, there is dead silence inside, and the only sound is of the squeaky vehicle. The conductor breaks the silence after about three minutes into the journey. “My rate (USD to ZWL$) is at 800 parents,” the conductor says, in…
Innovation, partnerships and managing rising tourist numbers have been top of the agenda at the 64th Meeting of the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) Regional Commission for Europe, held in Zagreb, Croatia this week (27-30 May). Croatia was unanimously chosen to host the annual meeting of the tourism ministers of UNWTO Member States in Europe. The…
By Ronnie Chisamba A Harare R’n’ B rising artiste, Russel Tawanda Matinyarare (26), has released his latest track on YouTube and other social media platforms. The Shona track, Rudo Mutoro, was only released on social media this week due to delays caused by the current countrywide Covid-19 induced lockdown. Literally translated, Rudo Mutoro means the…
All DStv customers to enjoy a complimentary UFC Open Weekend to cheer Nigerian-born star in his bout against Silva on SS11 Straight from the octagon to your screens, DStv brings you Israel Adesanya, Africa’s fast-rising MMA athlete, takes on legendary Anderson Silva in UFC 234 in Melbourne this weekend with one thing on his mind:…
The Government of Japan and the United Nations Population Fund, the United Nations sexual and reproductive health agency, yesterday handed over ambulances, health equipment, and commodities, among other support, to the Government of Zimbabwe worth over US$1 million. Zimbabwe is currently experiencing a humanitarian crisis caused by multiple factors, including recurring droughts and a dire…
The Tourism Innovation Challenge is a launchpad for transforming the sector through creative projects that have the potential to create employment for young people. The competition augurs the government’s thrust on innovation in which the government has been visibly intentional in having the youth at the core of the country’s innovation programmes. Hon Mangaliso Ndlovu,…
By Edward Major Kuyipa “If music be the food of love then play on,” so remarked the “Bard UponAvon” William Shakespeare, playwright and poet. A 26 year old musician cum playwright cum director in the tradition of the Bard Upon Avon and Spike Lee is invading the Zimbabwean arts industry this festive season, like a…
By Joyce Mukucha The Election Resource Centre (ERC) has welcomed the ratification of the African Charter on Democracy, Elections and Governance (ACDEG) by the Government of Zimbabwe. The African Charter on Democracy, Elections and Governance is a roadmap setting out continental standards on democracy and good governance in Africa, setting out rules for free and…
By Habakkuk Trust Reports coming in from Habakkuk Trust Community Advocacy Action Teams in Matabeleland Province indicate that a significant number of shops are refusing to transact in local currency. Shops in Umzingwane and Matobo Districts are reportedly refusing to accept payments in local currency, a move that has left some communities stranded. The deepening…
Yesterday, the first ever Children and Youth Pavilion in the history of climate conferences opened at COP27, contributing to further visibility, engagement, and empowerment of voices of children and youth networks, and fostering their inclusion in the global climate conversation and policy making. Attendees included: Dr. Omnia El Omrani, COP27 Presidency’s Youth Envoy, Kate Hampton,…
SuperSport viewers on DStv will be counting down the days to the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar, with the tournament set to run from 20 November to 18 December and provide the most thrilling distillation of ‘The Beautiful Game’. DStv is the only true home of football in Africa, offering a range and depth of action that no other rival…
Writes Nyasha Mutena Whenever one listens to gospel music, it draws them closer to the Almighty. Many attest that it lifts emotional burdens no matter how heavy. Since time immemorial, gospel music has remained the opium of the oppressed, bringing many souls closer to their maker. While gospel musicians are plenty and fans remain spoilt…
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…
By Bernard Marr We certainly have a global food challenge that is exacerbated by environmental concerns. But could new technology such as artificial intelligence, machine vision, and 5G networks help us find a solution? Norwegian salmon farming company Cermaq has launched its first-of-its-kind iFarm project. This five-year experiment will run until 2025 with tech partners BioSort and…
By: Dr. Ayodele Odusola, UNDP Resident Representative, Zimbabwe Dr. Solomon Mutambara, Project Manager Climate Adaptation, Water and Energy Programme, United Nations Development Programme Zimbabwe The Climate Adaptation Water Energy Programme (CAWEP) stands as a testament to the power of strategic intervention and community-driven development in building resilience in the face of climate change. Funded by…
Under the new law in Zimbabwe, anyone having an extra-marital affair with a young person, including physical contact, soliciting or enticing a person below 18 years for extra-marital sexual intercourse would be found guilty
By Tafadzwa Muranganwa The United Freedom Party (UFP) – a newly formed opposition party has raised concern about the spiralling exchange rate saying it is impoverishing most workers. The foreign exchange rate is hovering around US1-450RTGS on the black market and United Freedom Party (UFP) in its Workers’ Day statement, said the development has had…
UN Environment Programme Ebola, SARS, Zika, HIV/AIDS, West Nile fever and now COVID-19. These are some of the highest-profile diseases to emerge in the last several decades. And while they emerged in different parts of the world, they have one thing in common. They are what scientists call “zoonotic diseases,” infections that jump between animals…
Writes Marlvin Ngiza The Gweru local authority has been hailed for heeding the call to upscale disability inclusion in service delivery through the installation of a disability desk at their townhouse. The development comes following an appeal by the Gweru Residents and Ratepayers Association (GRRA) and partners since 2022 for the council to have disability…
Zimbabwe Under-19s – 321-9 in 50 overs (Emmanuel Bawa 100, David Bennett 58, Panashe Taruvinga 36; Rasan Kevau 3/65, Christopher Kilapat 2/32, Junior Morea 2/59) Papua New Guinea Under-19s – 93 all out in 35 overs (Malcolm Aporo 15, Barnabas Maha 15, Ryan Ani 12; Victor Chirwa 2/11, Brian Bennett 2/20, Ngenyasha Zvinoera 2/25) …
Tourism transcends humankind and political affiliation across the borders and it unites nations and different cultures so it is the best conduit for peace, church leaders have said. “We thank Dr Karikoga Kaseke and the Zimbabwe Tourism Authority (ZTA) for spearheading the Zimbabwe Peace Festival 2018. At the festival Christians united for the same purpose,…
The President of the Pan-African Parliament (PAP), H. E. Hon. Chief Fortune F. Charumbira has called on the Arabs to invest in Africa, especially in the fields of infrastructure and agriculture, pointing out that the continent is rich in natural resources. H. E. Chief Charumbira made the call on Saturday while delivering a speech as…
Group Chief Executive Officer of River Properties, Professor Smelly Dube and the Chairman of the conglomerate Dr. Mncedisi Dube have been honoured and granted accolades to join the outstanding personalities for this year’s top 100 Influential Global Voices 2024. The development comes barely six months after the United Kingdom-based global institution, El-Roi London University, selected…
The African Union Commission (AUC), in collaboration with the Alliance for Green Revolution in Africa (AGRA), will be hosting the Agribusiness Youth Strategy (AAYS) Regional Dialogues on Harmonization, Domestication, and Implementation for the Southern Africa Region in Lilongwe, Malawi from 1 to 2 August 2024. Speaking to this publication ahead of the workshop in…
By Elvis Dumba Raffingora – A lone twenty-six-year-old man a with disability surviving on the aid of community well-wishers reached out to Zvimba North Constituency legislator Marian Chombo for assistance. Givemore Chandavengerwa who cannot walk since birth and crawls around stays alone after both parents passed away and survives on handouts from well-wishers in the…
The Southern African Development Community engagement meeting that kicked off in Harare today underscores the need for a renewed commitment to unity and collaboration as stakeholders explore effective strategies towards realizing “The SADC We Want.” This was revealed by the president of the Southern African Council of Non-Governmental Organisations (SAf-CNGO), Mr. Simao Tila at…
