REDT urges youths to invest in their rural homes

By Hillary Munedzi The Rural Enterprise Development Trust (REDT) said Zimbabwe’s educated youths have the requisite skills and capabilities required to create wealth within the economy and investing in their rural homes can be a panacea to youth unemployment. Speaking during the REDT first anniversary, REDT chairman, Mr. Joseph Israel Thompson said entrepreneurship should be…

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African legislators draft “model law” to strengthen Food Security and Nutrition in Africa

By Staff Reporter The Pan-African Parliamentary (PAP) Committee on Rural Economy, Agriculture, Environment and Natural Resources recently came up with this draft model law on food security and nutrition in Africa whose main objective is  to strengthen and consolidate positions on food security and nutrition, as well as the right to adequate food. The model…

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Mthuli Applauds Government of India’s Support to Zimbabwe

By Joyce Mukucha The Minister of Finance and Economic Development, Professor Mthuli Ncube has hailed the Indian government for being instrumental in facilitating several current and planned projects in Zimbabwe particularly in the energy sector as well as the support in the fight against Covid-19 pandemic. Officiating the Indian Technical and Economic Co-operation celebrations last…

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Africa Regional Mechanism Of The Major Groups and Other Stakeholders (ARMMGOS) launched

The Africa Regional Mechanism of the Major Groups and other Stakeholders (ARMMGOS) – formerly known as Africa Regional Civil Society Engagement Mechanism (ARCSEM) – under the auspices of the United Nations Economic Commission of Africa (UNECA) was officially launched on the 24th February 2020 at the sixth session of the African Regional Forum on Sustainable…

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African Energy Chamber Applauds Congo and Nigeria’s Commitment to Global Oil Industry Growth

The Republic of Congo and Nigeria, Africa’s leading oil producers and members of the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC), have affirmed their commitment to efforts by OPEC and OPEC+ and its member countries to stabilize the global oil market in 2024 and beyond. During the 36th OPEC and non-OPEC Ministerial Meeting held in…

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Power Giants Zimbabwe electrifies Mabvazuva suburb in Ruwa

By Sowell Chikwari (Business Writer) Renowned power generation firm, Power Giants Zimbabwe recently received another feather in the cap for electrifying Mabvazuva suburb. Now 70 percent complete, the project being spearheaded by Exodus and Company is expected to create housing for more than  6 000 families. Located in Ruwa, near Harare — the gated medium-density…

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Spotify Doubles Apple Music Members After Hitting 100 Million Subscribers

Less than a month ago, it was revealed that Apple Music had overtaken Spotify in terms of paid subscribers in the US – a milestone for the music streaming service – but Spotify’s latest earnings report shows that it’s still well and truly dominating the overall global market. “Premium Subscribers grew up to 100 million, up 32%…

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Community Involvement Needed in Cultural Tourism’s Digital Transformation, says UNWTO Seminar

The World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO)’s International Seminar on Harnessing Cultural Tourism through Innovation and Technology and 40th Affiliate Members Plenary Session concluded with a renewed call for community participation in development of cultural tourism using cutting-edge technologies (12-14 November 2018, Hamedan, Islamic Republic of Iran). Cultural and heritage attractions are key to tourism development in…

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PELUM-Zimbabwe capacitates Mazvihwa community on water harvesting techniques

By Wallace Mawire A four-day farmer exchange visit facilitated by the Participatory Ecological Land Use Management (PELUM-Zimbabwe) in Mazvihwa community in Zvishavane from 10 to 13 August 2022 has capacitated local farmer organizations to learn and share knowledge, information, and ideas to promote water harvesting in the wake of climate change, especially in the arid…

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AfDB, UNOPS Donate Weather Monitoring Equipment to Meteorological Department

The United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS) and African Development Bank (AfDB) today handed over Weather Monitoring Equipment to the Meteorological Services Department. AfDB as the donor is working with UNOPS and the Government of Zimbabwe on the Post Cyclone Idai and Kenneth Emergency Recovery and Resistance Programme (PCIREP) which targets the districts of…

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Delivery of COVID-19 vaccine: DHL study shows how PPPs can partner for success

White paper identifies critical challenges in COVID-19 logistics Global delivery of 10 billion doses of serum needs scaled-up medical supply chains; White paper identifies critical challenges in COVID-19 logistics; A framework is provided to tackle future health emergencies beyond COVID-19. With first emergency use authorizations for COVID-19 vaccines expected to be effective in the last…

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African Union Chairperson and FIFA President discuss ongoing strong collaboration

Thursday, during a call that preceded the 34th Ordinary Session of the Assembly of the Heads of State and Government of the African Union (AU), AU Chairperson H.E. Cyril Ramaphosa and FIFA (www.FIFA.com) President Gianni Infantino spoke of the positive momentum generated between both organisations in the past two years as well as the strong…

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“It’s a war” – Legendary actor Owen Sejake on how Empini mirrors real life

If you’ve watched Zone 14, Soul City or Tsotsi, you know legendary actor Owen Sejake. Known for his deep and authoritative voice, his distinguished career dates back to 1971 and includes winning Best Supporting Actor at Monaco International Film Festival for Beat the Drum. In the Showmax Original Empini, he plays General Moeti, a powerful political figure who wants to…

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Conference urges a multi-stakeholder approach in addressing climate change

Zimbabwe’s second Climate Change and Development Conference has urged a multi-stakeholder approach by involving women, children, and youth in addressing the phenomenon that impacts livelihoods.   This emerged on the first day of the two-day conference which kicked off in Harare yesterday and will be running under the theme: “Building Resilience, Securing the Future.” Notable…

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Dandemutande CEO declared Chartered Secretary of the Year

Dandemutande chief executive Never Ncube was declared Chartered Secretary of the Year at the Institute of Chartered Secretaries Annual Conference Dinner in Victoria Falls last Friday. Agribank company secretary Lovemore Rwazemba was the runner-up.   Reading the citation before presenting him with the Chartered Secretary of the Year trophy, ICSAZ chief executive and secretary Dr…

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43rd Ordinary Session of ACERWC: Equality Now commends milestones on rights of children

Writes Equality Now Statement by Equality Now during the 43rd Ordinary Session of the African Committee of Experts on the Rights and Welfare of the Child (ACERWC). Maseru, Lesotho on 15 April 2024 – Equality Now, an international Human rights organisation (with observer status No. OBS/029/2018), founded in 1992, working for the protection and promotion…

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Why the lifting of the GMO ban in Kenya spells doom to millions of smallholder farmers

By Zachary Makanya Many of us have been cautioning Kenyans not to embrace GMOs for a long time and we thought our reasons were clear to all. We were very happy that the Government of His Excellency Hon Mwai Kibaki listened and respected the wishes of the Kenyan farmers and consumers to ban the commercialization…

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US-based academic guru proffers solutions on inclusive education in Zimbabwe

Writes Tafadzwa Muranganwa A United States-based academic, Professor Morgan Chitiyo has proffered recommendations on how Zimbabwe can improve on inclusive education. The University of North Carolina Lecturer Professor Morgan Chitiyo told this publication that there was a need for all teachers to be capacitated on special education knowledge. “Everything should start with teacher preparation and…

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Fastjet partners with APG Zambia as its General Sales Agent

HARARE, ZIMBABWE | Fastjet Zimbabwe is pleased to announce the appointment of Air Promotion Group (Zambia) as its official General Sales Agent (GSA) in Zambia, effective immediately. This strategic partnership marks a significant step forward in Fastjet Zimbabwe’s efforts to expand its footprint following the recent launch of flights between Harare, Zimbabwe, and Lusaka, Zambia. With their strong…

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Chief Charumbira’s PAP leadership prevailed over opposing forces: Shamu

By Elvis Dumba Banket – Efforts to scuttle Zimbabwe’s efforts to clinch the Pan Africa Parliament (PAP) Presidency fell by the wayside after a Southern African country delegate was paid to contest for the same post at the last minute despite initially agreeing to rally behind Zimbabwe’s delegate Chief Fortune Charumbira. ZANU PF Chegutu East…

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Zimbabwe Urged to Produce its Competitive Local Products

By Joyce Mukucha Developing a robust industrial and commercial sector is vital for import substitution and crucial following Zimbabwe’s ratification of the Africa Continental Free Trade Area (AFCFTA) in 2019, a government official has said. Officially opening the Buy Zimbabwe-Buy Local Summit in Harare yesterday, Vice President who is also the Minister of Health and…

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Father Flower Group of Schools Clinches Victory in National ball games Competition

Writes Thomas Faranando In a thrilling display of athleticism and teamwork, Father Flower Group of Schools emerged victorious in the highly anticipated National ball games competitions in Harare on Thursday. The school’s teams dominated at the National ball games finals pitting the Christ Group of Schools and Father Flower Group of schools, showcasing their exceptional…

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Review of the Parks and Wildlife Act to foster natural resources conservation

Environment and tourism stakeholders had a consultative meeting in Harare yesterday to gather views on the review of the Parks and Wildlife Act [Chapter 20:14] to ensure that the Act meets the current needs of society whilst at the same time addressing a myriad of contemporary sector challenges. In his keynote address, Honourable Mangaliso Ndlovu,…

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The ease of doing business fallacy in low income countries

By Charles Dhewa Besides focusing on pleasing foreign investors, the easy of doing business hype https://tradingeconomics.com/zimbabwe/ease-of-doing-business gives an impression that business is easy.  If doing business was easy everybody would be a business person.  Farmers and entrepreneurs who wait for conditions to become favourable in order to get into business will stop forever.  Most organisations…

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