By Elvis Dumba Darwendale – Zimbabweans from all walks of life were yesterday urged to take advantage of the peace and unity prevailing in the country for embarking on various empowerment projects which develop the nation. The sentiments were made by ZANU PF Politburo member Ziyambi Ziyambi during a Zvimba District Unity Day Commemorations in…
By Farai Chirimumimba Members of the National Blood Service Zimbabwe (NBSZ) forced the adjournment of an Extra-Ordinary General Meeting (EGM) called for last Friday saying that they needed time to consult and come up with an informed decision after the board failed to provide answers to several questions raised from the floor. The agenda for…
By Anyway Yotamu As Zimbabwe enters the third month under lockdown, which was announced by President Emmerson Mnangagwa on the 27th of March 2020 it’s an undisputed fact that COVID-19 has disrupted people’s daily routines, often with negative consequences, while the impact of this pandemic has largely taken adult lenses, there is need to pay…
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. …
Cameroon-based Apostle John Chi’s Harare crusade got off to a remarkable start last night at the City Sports Centre, with numerous miraculous healings reported. In a dramatic display of faith, several individuals who had been confined to wheelchairs or relied on crutches cast aside their aids and walked. The crusade which was dubbed “Heal our…
Government’s enshrinement programme is set to take heritage tourism to greater heights following the allocation of resources from treasury. This was announced by the minister of Tourism and Hospitality Industry, Honourable Prisca Mupfumira in a telephone interview from Dubai, where she is attending the Arabian Travel Market. Said Minister Mupfumira: “We received news of the…
By Joyce Mukucha Today, the rest of the world joins hands with the United Nations in celebrating 16 Days of Activism against Gender-based Violence from 25 November to 10 December 2021, under the global theme set by the UN Secretary-General’s UNiTE campaign: “Orange the World: End Violence against Women Now!” According to UN Women, nearly…
Pretoria, South Africa – March 25, 2025 – The 9th Annual Commemoration of the Declaration of Peace and Cessation of War (DPCW) took place at Brooklyn Lodge, Pretoria, bringing together high-level officials, ambassadors, representatives from NGOs and IGOs, and members of civil society. The event, hosted by Heavenly Culture, World Peace, Restoration of Light…
Hon Mabel Chinomana, Zimbabwe’s Senate President addressed the Federal Assembly of the Russian Federation during the state visit to the European country. The legislator hailed the privilege to be accorded the rare opportunity to address the Russian August House. “I would like to express my gratitude for your invitation and for the honour and hospitalities…
Working with European farmers Farmers, who are the stewards of the land, must be an integral part of the solutions for the European food systems of the future. They possess intimate knowledge of the land from years of experience and cross-generational information and are well-positioned to disseminate this knowledge. For this and many other reasons,…
The leaders spoke during a high-level presidential dialogue on day two of the African Development Bank’s 2019 Annual Meetings Leaders from four African countries on Wednesday shared their vision for an integrated and borderless Africa that would foster economic growth and development. The leaders spoke during a high-level presidential dialogue on day two of the…
Leaders and representatives of Social Movements and Civil Society Organisations in the Southern African People’s Solidarity Network (SAPSN) met during a virtual “SADC Solidarity Summit with the People of Mozambique” where they indicated that the natural resource conflict was precipitated by the discovering and concessioning of gas deposits to multinational oil companies. The CSOs were…
Writes Emilia Dias In an era where online interactions increasingly shape our social lives, the occurrence of online harassment poses a significant threat to the safety and well-being of individuals, particularly those engaging in online dating. Incogni’s researchers have found that almost a fifth of internet users (19%) have experienced online harassment, while people currently…
International tourism enjoyed signs of rebound in June and July 2021 as some destinations eased travel restrictions and the global vaccination rollout advanced in many parts of the world. According to the latest edition of the UNWTO World Tourism Barometer, an estimated 54 million tourists crossed international borders in July 2021, down 67% from the…
Award-winning Zim dancehall artist, Winky D is set to headline one of the biggest events in the country, the Castle Braai Festival on the 21st of October 2023 at Old Hararians Sports Club. This comes at a time when the ‘Gaffa’ as he is famously referred to by his legion of fans, has been scooping…
By Zimbabwe Environmental Law Association (ZELA) Introduction and Background The Minister of Mines and Mining Development has in terms of section 403 of the Mines and Minerals Act [Chapter 21:05] increased mining fees by over 800 percent quoting the fees in United States dollars[1] but payable at the prevailing exchange rate. This is highlighted in the…
H.E. Amb. Josefa Sacko, Commissioner for Agriculture, Rural Development, Blue Economy and Sustainable Environment of the African Union Commission has called for increased investments in agricultural research and development. She was speaking through the Director of her Department, Dr. Godfrey Bahiigwa, during the official opening of the Africa Food Systems Forum that is running…
By Veritas To date, there are now more than two and a half million people who have tested positive for Corona Virus in the world and over one hundred and eighty thousand deaths. In Zimbabwe, the official numbers stand at twenty-eight positives and four deaths. On the 22nd of April 2020, the United Nations Secretary-General (SG) Antonio…
By Marlvin Ngiza The Zimbabwe Association of Community Radio Stations (ZACRAS) in partnership with the Voluntary Media Council of Zimbabwe (VMCZ) yesterday hosted a community radio code of ethics review workshop. The workshop was about structuring a code of ethics for community broadcasters in order to ensure proper packaging and dissemination of quality, reliable information…
Writes Marlvin Ngiza The Amalgamated Rural Teachers Union of Zimbabwe (ARTUZ) has confirmed the suspension of its Masvingo provincial spokesperson with immediate effect. ARTUZ deputy secretary general, Munyaradzi Masiyiwa, said that the suspension was in line with the union’s code of conduct which does not condone contrary views to their ideology following allegations that Runesu…
Universal Peace Federation has conferred on the African Union Development Agency and New Partnership for Africa’s Development (AUDA-NEPAD) Nigeria Boss, Princess Gloria Akobundu as Ambassador for peace in recognition of her outstanding contributions to promoting peace and tolerance in the country. The Secretary General of the Universal Peace Federation (UPF), Dr. George Ikpot who led…
By Byron Mutingwende The Green enterPRIZE Innovation Challenge has been hailed for creating employment for the youths and supporting sustainable enterprise development. The Acting Minister of Public Service, Labour and Social Welfare, Mr. Ziyambi Ziyambiat made the remarks at the official launch of the International Labour Organisation (ILO) 2019 Northern Region Green enterPRIZE…
UN Secretary-General, António Guterres on Monday condemned the “ongoing military coup” in Sudan, saying Prime Minister Abdalla Hamdok and all other officials, “must be released immediately.” In a statement, he called for the “immediate reconstitution” of the Government, which is due to guide Sudan through to democratic elections. Long-time ruler Omar al-Bashir was overthrown…
The Zimbabwe Lawyers for Human Rights (ZLHR) has reported that the police on Thursday 16 August 2018 charged Costa Machingauta, an opposition MDC Alliance party legislator for Budiriro constituency with public violence for allegedly participating in protests staged in Harare early this month over delays in announcing the results of harmonised elections to 31. Machingauta,…
By Tatenda Mujeyi ZIMRE experienced mixed fortunes in its 2019 first quarter operations which were 12 % below budget owing to policy shifts and the challenging economic environment. The group noted that the policy arrangements that were drawn following the monetary statement of February had changed the operations within business reporting standards. “I must hasten…
Zimbabwe Parents of Handicapped Children Association (ZPHCA) is running the project “Promoting and Protecting the Rights of Children with Disabilities” with a view to helping parents to understand care work and appreciate what children with disabilities (CWDs) need for proper development. Addressing participants at a workshop on caregiving in Waterfalls in Harare yesterday, Theresa Makwara,…
State-owned mobile network operator, NetOne has recently been accredited as a Gold Partner and Approved Employer by the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) for their Trainee Development Programme. This milestone makes NetOne the first Public Sector and State Owned Enterprise, in Zimbabwe, to attain this world class status. As part of Government’s focus on…
Zimbabwe and Namibia continue working together towards harnessing Intra trade between the two nations following the commissioning of the Zimbabwe Dry Port in Walvis Bay in 2019 by President Emmerson Mnangagwa. In a two-day Zimbabwe Namibia Bi-National Commission and investment roadshow information session which rounded up on Tuesday with deliberations that focused on strengthening Intra…
Writes Baboloki Semele The African Union (AU) and the European Union (EU) have formally inaugurated a comprehensive three-year project aimed at providing support to AU member states in their efforts to integrate the African Union Transitional Justice Policy (AUTJP) and embark on transitional justice initiatives at the national level. The project, titled the Initiative for…
The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank (www.AfDB.org) has approved a $10-million equity investment in Razorite Healthcare Africa Fund 1 (RHAF1) to help improve healthcare infrastructure delivery across the continent. The 10-year deal, approved on 26 February, will resource the Fund to address growing demands for affordable and quality healthcare services in several…
The new Africa presents the continent’s youth with an excellent battleground to join and wage the economic struggle that will finally liberate Africa, Prof. Benedict Oramah, President of the African Export-import Bank (Afreximbank) has said. Speaking on Wednesday on the topic “Unleashing the Power of the Youth” while delivering the 14th Convocation Lecture of the…
The Freedom of Rights Under Sovereign (FORUS) Party lit up Bulawayo, the City of Kings and Queens, with a message of love, unity, peace, and development as it moved to put in place structures that will spearhead its campaign ahead of the 2023 plebiscite. “We have different geographical places and a variety of languages but…
International tourism continues to show signs of a strong and steady recovery from the impact of the pandemic despite significant mounting economic and geopolitical challenges. According to the latest UNWTO World Tourism Barometer, international tourism saw a strong rebound in the first five months of 2022, with almost 250 million international arrivals recorded. This compares…
The Crisis in Zimbabwe Coalition (CiZC) Gender Committee has blamed judicial capture for the continued incarceration and persecution of MDC Alliance female activists, Joanna Mamombe and Cecilia Chimbiri. The coalition argues that the activists are victims of persecution by the prosecution and avers that their ordeal at the hands of the State is clear testimony…
Africa50, the pan-African infrastructure investment platform, is pleased to announce the reappointment of Alain Ebobissé to serve as Chief Executive Officer of the company for a second term. At their last quarterly meeting held in June 2021, the Board of Directors voted unanimously in favor of Ebobissé’s reappointment, expressing their satisfaction with the company’s…
The ZANU (PF) Conference taking place at Goromonzi High School in Mashonaland East is meant to share perspectives on quickening the pace towards greater economic stability and growth, President Emmerson Mnangagwa has said. “This Conference must therefore share perspectives with regards how we can quicken the pace of re-building and modernising both our Party and…
Writes Dr Tinashe Muzamhindo Introduction: Vision 2030 remains a brilliant and strategic plan to foster growth and development in Zimbabwe. Developing a robust plan to achieve Vision 2030 is essential for guiding collective efforts towards sustainable development in Zimbabwe. President Mnangagwa’s Vision 2030 for Zimbabwe exemplifies his exceptional leadership qualities and an unwavering commitment to…
By Health Correspondent Central African countries meeting last week on Thursday and Friday operationalised the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention’s (Africa CDC) Regional Collaborating Centre (RCC). The centre will coordinate the efforts of Burundi, Cameroon, Congo, Gabon, Equatorial Guinea, Central African Republic, Democratic Republic of Congo, Sao Tomé and Principe and Chad to jointly strengthen surveillance, emergency…
Stress-free, instant access to applications, translation, information, and web results Huawei’s virtual personal assistant – HUAWEI Assistant·TODAY – has proven to be a popular feature of the Huawei Mobile Services (HMS) ecosystem, allowing users to instantly find their favourite food applications, important documents 15 minutes before a meeting, contacts, old messages from friends, and enabling…
Rhinos – 297-8 in 50 overs (Takudzwanashe Kaitano 122, Charles Kunje 47, Tashinga Musekiwa 34; Nkosilathi Nungu 3/80, Travor Mutsamba 2/47, Sydney Murombo 1/41) Southern Rocks – 250 all out in 49 overs (Brian Mudzinganyama 53, William Mashinge 51, Tadiwanashe Marumani 32; Brandon Mavuta 3/40, Chris Mpofu 2/33, Tashinga Musekiwa 2/38) Rhinos won by…
By Kundai Marunya Old Georgians Sports Club is set to host a Zumbathon to fundraise for Takudzwa Rugare Paradza’s bone marrow transplant, this Saturday. The event to be held from 9 to 11 am will go a long way in contributing to the $25 000 needed for the treatment to be done in India. Zumbathon…
APO Group (www.APO-opa.com), the leading Pan-African communications consultancy and press release distribution service has announced that it has won a prestigious PRovoke Africa SABRE Award for the public relations campaign around Africa’s Business Heroes (ABH) Prize Competition. The ABH program (www.AfricaBusinessHeroes.org) is designed to promote entrepreneurship in Africa and empower the next generation of African…
In the 16 days of Activism Against Gender Based Violence period the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) and the Government of Zimbabwe with the support of the European Union today launched the mobile One Stop Centres in an effort to ensuring access to services for survivors of Gender Based Violence (GBV). The launch of the…
Writes Tafadzwa Muranganwa An innovative carbon credit initiative involving the production of biochar has been established in Rushinga, Zimbabwe, marking a strategic entry into the carbon trading markets. This pioneering artisanal biochar project is a collaborative effort between HempConnect, a local carbon removal company, and the Organic Farming Academy (OFA), focusing on utilizing baobab shells…
By Jacob Mafume (MDC Spokesperson) We have just been advised of the High Court of Zimbabwe judgement issued by Justice Edith Mushore today. We fundamentally disagree with the judgement. The choice of leaders of any political party, the world over is the sole preserve of the members of that party. It can never be a…
