Writes Sowell Chikwari Power Giants Operations Director, Engineer Edzai Kachirekwa, Grace Musandirire, founder & MD of Graceland Waters Resort, and Alvin Nyaradzayi Mparutsa, Group CEO of Super C Group, have been appointed board members for the Entrepreneurs Network of Zimbabwe (ENZ), organizers of the prestigious Annual National Iconic Entrepreneurs Awards. Engineer Kachirekwa comes in as…
The International Trade Centre (ITC) yesterday announced that 18 national trade promotion organizations have been shortlisted for the 2020 World Trade Promotion Organization (WTPO) Awards. The shortlisted organizations are competing in three categories: · Best use of a partnership – Colombia, Egypt, Sweden, the United Republic of Tanzania, the Netherlands, Viet Nam, Zimbabwe; · Best use of information…
Writes Thomas Faranando The Rimuka Stars Gure Wamkulu group is on a mission to set the record straight about their tradition, which they say has been misunderstood and misrepresented for far too long. Led by Mr. Kingson Shumba, the group is producing a documentary that aims to showcase the true essence and history of Gule…
Writes Elvis Dzvene Zimbabwe has taken a crucial step in revitalizing the economy and instilling trust in the financial sector by introducing the groundbreaking Zimbabwean Gold-backed Dollar (ZiG) as the official replacement for the declining Zimbabwean dollar. This momentous milestone signifies a significant shift in the monetary scene of the country, providing a glimmer of…
Econet Wireless is almost near to reach $100K on donations from well-wishers and it pledges to match dollar-for-dollar on all contributions. Bravo!!! Will be updating this article as more donations pour in from well-wishers. A state of disaster was declared in Zimbabwe. Eighty-two people have so far been confirmed dead across the country, and a…
Kenya’s Safaricom recently revealed that it had secured a deal to use its M-Pesa mobile payment service for online shopping on one of Alibaba’s platforms, part of a move to expand its most profitable product beyond Kenya. AliExpress customers in Kenya can now pay for goods using M-Pesa following a partnership deal with Safaricom and…
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…
Arts Correspondent A Kadoma-based choral group has vowed to mark its name in the gospel music annals in Zimbabwe. The six-year-old Kadoma Gospel Choir is set to release its third album, Worship Revolution, on the 15th of May 2024. Speaking ahead of the album launch, a member of the group, Denver Rukato, took this writer…
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…
Pop-Up Channel to be available on DStv Premium, Compact+ & Compact packages until December WWE fans in Zimbabwe can enjoy even more family-friendly action and entertainment from their favourite WWE Superstars like Roman Reigns™, Seth Rollins™ and Becky Lynch™ with the launch of a WWE pop-up channel on DStv channel 128 on Thursday, August 1. The new pop-up channel…
By Elvis Dumba Local Government and Public Works Deputy Minister Marian Chombo has warned youths from land invasions which have witnessed an increase in Zvimba District and some parts of Mashonaland West Province. Minister Chombo was speaking to Zvimba North ZANU PF leadership during a two-day constituency tour. Minister Chombo said some unscrupulous people were…
Zimbabwe’s national one-day cricket competition, the Pro50 Championship, will get underway this week, with defending champions Eagles facing Mountaineers in back-to-back fixtures set for Tuesday and Wednesday at Harare Sports Club. When they last met in arguably the most thrilling match of this tournament last season, Eagles, after being bundled out for 181, defended…
The interim Governing Council of the Pan-African Payment and Settlement System (PAPSS) held its inaugural meeting in Cairo on 3 December 2020, a historic step towards the operationalization of the payment system. Developed by African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank), under the auspices of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Secretariat and the African Union (AU),…
For many people across the globe this is the most wonderful time of the year but for some Christians the period, usually marked by celebration, is soured by religious leaders driving their own political agendas. The trend of church heads wielding their influence to interfere in matters of the state remains alive throughout the world…
The Ambassador of the state of Palestine yesterday participated in the SADC anti-sanctions commemorations in Mutoko and Harare in solidarity with Zimbabwe against illegal sanctions. Dr Tamer Almassri reiterated that the state of Palestine condemns the illegal sanctions imposed on Zimbabwe by Western colonial governments which amounts to collective punishment. Ambassador Almassri welcomed the support…
A recent virtual round table hosted by Standard Bank and the UN Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women, also known as UN Women, revealed that women are the bedrock of rural Africa as producers, marketers, and household heads responsible for nutrition within the family. “They are also the labourers up and down…
By Trevor Makonyonga Norton is billed to come alive on Saturday as an entourage of Zim’s A-List comedians, Doc Vikela and Simba the Comic King are set to invade the small town where they are set to perform at Oliver Mtukudzi’s joint Pakare Paye Arts Center. Supporting acts on the day will be Prosper, The…
The late National Hero, Cde Highten Nkomo was laid to lay to rest at the National Heroes Acre today lived an inspirational life, President Mnangagwa said, Cde Nkomo passed on a fortnight ago on 14 September 2022 at his homestead in the Bengo area of Gwanda in Matabeleland South Province. The President said “Cde Billy…
By Charles Dhewa Every time farmers inquire about prices of commodities in the market they are often looking for the highest price. However, unless there are serious shortages, in both formal and informal markets, it is rare for farmers or suppliers to sell the entire consignment at the top price. In almost all agricultural commodities…
By Lloyd Rabaya The government of Zimbabwe in May introduced a national carbon credit framework that is allegedly meant to oversee carbon trading as the much-hyped global initiative helps in mitigating the effects of climate change. Last month, the government also put in place Statutory Instrument (SI) 150 of 2023, which is meant to regulate…
By Patricia Mashiri The Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) is the most common viral infection of the reproductive tract. It causes cervical cancer which is the leading cause of death among most Zimbabwean women. The Ministry of Health and Child Care together with United Nation Children’s Fund (UNICEF) and World Health Organisation (WHO) have joined hands…
Freedom Manatsa, the son of the late legendary musician Zex Manatsa, has promised to release yet another studio album in December. The dreadlocked musician has been in the industry for 22 years, starting as a drummer for various groups in the afro-jazz circles. He recorded his first album titled “KaJuice” seven years ago and his…
The Pan-African Parliament’s (PAP) Women’s Caucus will, on November 4 and 5 2022, host the 13th Conference on Women’s Rights under the theme “Women empowerment and inclusion in governance.” The Women Caucus has met to discuss the upcoming conference on the sidelines of the continental Parliament’s First Ordinary session of the Sixth Parliament which kicked off…
The Southern African Council of Non-Governmental Organizations (SAf-CNGO), also known as the SADC Council of NGOs, has officially announced the appointment of Mr. Lebogang Kenneth Mabotho as the Acting Executive Director. In this role, Mr. Mabotho will provide critical oversight and direction to the organization, working closely with the secretariat and its staff to ensure…
Child labour has increased for the first time in 20 years. This indicates a reversal of the progress made over the past two decades according to the joint ILO and UNICEF report titled Child Labour: 2020 Global Estimates, Trends and the Road Forward. The report, launched to mark the occasion of the 2021 World Day…
By Byron Mutingwende Dr Karikoga Kaseke, the Chief Executive of the Zimbabwe Tourism Authority (ZTA) has all but confirmed the postponement of the much-anticipated Harare International Carnival for the second time in three months. “We postponed the carnival that was supposed to be held in July because of the elections on 30 July….
By Anyway Yotamu President Emmerson Mnangagwa has moved to reopen the country’s informal market after over two months closure as part of his government’s attempts to prevent the spread of coronavirus. In his address at State House on Friday 12th of June 2020, President Mnangagwa also reopened churches but maintained the number of congregants at…
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 Hopewell Chibvongodze Harare, March 22, 2024 – The Ministry of Environment, Climate and Wildlife has warned developmental planners against ignoring the importance of wetlands and the accompanying bio-diversity loss through the destruction of wetlands. Wetlands play a vital role in maintaining water quality and bio-diversity, yet they are often overlooked in development planning,” said…
Southern African countries need to address some systemic public health issues that are fueling the spread of cholera outbreak
By Byron Mutingwende Indeed, free and fair elections are the cornerstone of democratic societies. In the same spirit, ahead of the 2018 elections in Zimbabwe, the Government of Japan, through the Project for Supporting Fair and Transparent Elections is contributing USD 1 million to the Zimbabwe Electoral Commission Capacity Building (ZIM-ECO) initiative implemented by the…
Kenya’s government opened a local smartphone assembly plant in collaboration with a group of operators including Safaricom, launching a pair of affordable 4G handsets to boost uptake of the network technology in the country. Safaricom stated the smartphones will be available nationwide with a price tag starting at KES7,499 ($50) and it plans to launch…
The Embassy of the Republic of Türkiye in Harare has said all visas by that country are issued in line with the rigorous authentication procedures and schedules stipulated by the Turkish authorities. This follows the Embassy’s response to the Zimbabwean public and media organs regarding the allegations and claims published by “The Newsday” and others…
The National Association of Youth Organisations today submitted Oral Evidence to the Parliamentary Portfolio Committee for Youth, Sports, Arts, and Recreation on the reintroduction of the National Youth Service Programme by the Executive arm of the Government. NAYO was represented by its programmes officer, MacDonald K Munyoro. Below, Spiked Online Media shares the submission by…
As part of her climate change initiative on the continent, Ms Chido Cleopatra Mpemba, the African Union Commission Youth Envoy, planted trees in Bulawayo where she engaged young people in a one-week-long climate change youth symposium. Speaking after the tree planting exercise at Mawaba Primary School, Mpemba reiterated the urgent need for the youth to…
The Zimbabwe Election Support Network (ZESN) has refuted allegations levelled against it by the Zimbabwe African National Union-Patriotic Front (ZANU-PF) Finance Department on the training of polling agents that will participate in the upcoming 23 August 2023 elections. It is alleged in the ZANU-PF Finance Department Press Statement that was issued and signed by Treasurer…
The Zimbabwean authorities must immediately address the escalating cases of abductions, arbitrary detention, torture and killing of parliament members, opposition political activists, and human rights defenders, Amnesty International, Southern Defenders and Human Rights Watch said today. The authorities should urgently take effective measures to prevent these grave human rights violations, bring those suspected to be…
The Zimbabwe Lawyers for Human Rights (ZLHR) has expressed grave concern and displeasure at the gross violation of rights of a suspect by members of the Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP). The lawyers strongly condemned the use of torture, cruel, inhuman and degrading treatment on any suspect. The human rights advocates said it had come to…
By Wellington Zimbowa “Don’t give a man fish rather give him a fishing rod,” goes the old adage. Thus total poverty eradication hinges on sustainable social safety interventions such as the government’s Basic Education Assistance Module (BEAM) which caters to vulnerable children such as orphans, a programme that remains a vital cog towards a broad-based…
By Elvis Dumba Harare – Turkiye’s new Ambassador to Zimbabwe Her Excellency Berna Kasnakli Versteden presented her credentials to President Emmerson Mnangagwa at State House on Wednesday morning as a witness to the two countries’ continued cordial bi-literal relations. The Ambassador takes over from His Excellency Hakan Kivanc at Zimbabwe’s Turkiye Embassy. She was accompanied…
Harare, Zimbabwe – In a move that has won the hearts of Zimbabweans, the Zimnat Group, a leading financial services group has launched a heart-warming winter campaign to raise awareness of the importance of financial planning and ensuring one is always adequately covered regardless of age, gender or social standing. The campaign, launched on one…
“We are working hard with governments to improve transparency, governance, accountability and project delivery across the continent. Corruption does not invest in the future, it kills the future,” Akinwumi Adesina, President of the African Development Bank (www.AfDB.org) said at the World Peace Summit of Global Leaders. According to the World Economic Forum, an estimated $116 billion a…
Dr. Sekai Nzenza, the Minister of Industry and Commerce has said that essential industries and services will need to remain open to support the health sector and to ensure minimal disruption in critical goods and services. “The primary objective remains that of protecting the lives of the employees in these industries by adhering to the…
Introduces two cutting edge sanitary wears The Menstrual Health Specialists Trust was launched at the Canadian Ambassador’s Residence. This exciting new Trust aims to collaborate with industry leaders, NGO’s and the Government to make sure vulnerable women and girls of Zimbabwe are provided with safe, affordable, sustainable and eco- friendly sanitary wear. The event was…
