By Byron Mutingwende Leading mobile telephony company, NetOne has once again stamped its authority as an institution that moves in sync with the community by playing its part in the fight against cholera. In an interview with Spiked Online Media during a massive clean up campaign in Budiriro 5 that started at seven…
A new challenge calling on young innovators across Zimbabwe to design solutions that will improve education, skills development and training for young people, and empower them to take action on issues that affect them, was launched yesterday. Winning applicants will contribute to the success of Generation Unlimited, which is a new, ambitious partnership – launched at a…
IAS statement to global leaders Together we can prevent 2 million deaths by 2022 Tuberculosis (TB) is the leading killer of people living with HIV: it causes 40% of all HIV deaths worldwide. Every year, we lose almost half a million family members, friends and colleagues living with HIV to TB. But there is no…
Zimbabwe’s marine tourism especially along the Zambezi River has been upscaled as Vice President Retired General Constantino Chiwenga recently commissioned a luxurious boat called the African Dream in Kariba. The boat was reportedly built at a whopping $2,5 million dollars. Another luxury boat is set to be assembled in Zimbabwe beginning in October by engineering…
By Byron Mutingwende The pristine citadel of knowledge located in Norton in the Mashonaland West Province, Good Care Pre-school is continuously growing not only in numbers but as the best centre for infant learning. The school owes its success to the founder, Mrs Gertrude Mandizvidza, who is a phenomenal businesswoman, philanthropist and generous…
By Byron Mutingwende Governments are obligated to use tourism as a vehicle for employment creation to contribute to poverty alleviation in Africa, Vice President Kembo Mohadi has said. VP Mohadi made the remarks in his keynote address at the Africa Youth in Tourism Conference (19-23 September 2018) in Bulawayo. “We are obligated…
By Byron Mutingwende The Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the University of Zimbabwe and the International Organisation for Migration seeks to develop and strengthening capacity for the University of Zimbabwe’s College of Health Sciences (UZCHS)’s s quest to deliver its mandate in research, teaching and service to the community. In his speech ,…
Drawing from its own experiences, Turkey is an ardent advocate of international solidarity and partnership with a view to building a safer world, saving human lives and protecting the environment, through a sustainable and collective strategy. Turkey’s humanitarian assistance has been diversified and significantly increased in recent years. In 2017, according to the Global Humanitarian…
The training will also address the needs and perspectives of women and men in policymaking and the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change processes, adopted on 9 May 1992 The African Development Bank (www.AfDB.org) will conduct a seminar on gender mainstreaming in climate negotiations for the African Group of Negotiators (AGN) in Dakar, Senegal, on…
The United Nations in Zimbabwe in partnership with Classic 263 – Zimbabwe Broadcasting Corporation radio station – rolled-out yesterday a roadshow in Glenview 3, one of the epicentres of the Cholera outbreak as part of increasing community engagement to contain the cholera outbreak. Speaking on the side of the roadshow, UN Communications Specialist, Sirak…
Digitisation and the rise of the platform economy are changing the way firms do business. To thrive amidst these changes, small firms need strong business ecosystems. ITC’s SME Competitiveness Outlook 2018 explains how to make big data work for small firms, how to focus today on building skills for tomorrow and how to foster public trust in…
Innovation, traveller demand for diverse and authentic experiences in cities, and urban tourism governance models will be the central themes of the “UNWTO Conference on City Breaks: Creating Innovative Experiences”, to be held in Valladolid, Spain, on 15-16 October 2018. The conference will address the future of urban tourism, with special emphasis on current challenges,…
By Byron Mutingwende Although there were some notable reductions in stunting rates in some countries between 2015 and 2018, stunting remains worryingly high in East and Southern Africa, a study has shown. The Zimbabwe Civil Society Organisations Scaling Up Nutrition Alliance (ZCSOSUNA) was part of the team that jointly commissioned a study to…
By Freedom Mutanda and Knowledge Mhlanga Makamera Preparations for the sixth edition of the annual Ndau Festival of the Arts that is held every year on 22 September to celebrate Cultural diversity and arts are at an advanced stage with several arrays of displays having been made at Paiyapo Arts Development and Heritage Centre in…
By Byron Mutingwende Renowned traditional healer Kamwelo Banda popularly known as Sekuru Banda has joined the fight against cholera and pledged support to those impacted by the pandemic. In a rare show of love and compassion, Sekuru Banda took time off his busy schedule where he often meets his legion of clients who…
Miriam Zvomuya Following the recent declaration by the government where cholera was declared state of emergency, the Zimbabwe Youth Council (ZYC) will conduct a clean-up campaign on Friday the 28th of September, under the theme, “safe space for youth” in the organisation’s quest to thwart the water-borne disease. Speaking at a stakeholders meeting yesterday, the…
Safeguard Security has warned of the need to make use of the varying layers of security that protect residential and commercial properties, in view of the general increase in break-ins particularly at sites without any security protection. “If you have an electric fence, make sure that you also lock up properly and that your…
As is the custom, Zimbabwe will join the world in commemorating the World Tourism Day on the 27th of September every year, and dedicates the month of September to raise awareness of tourism by organising a number of activities for the month of September in a build-up to the main celebrations. In her brief to…
by António Guterres Since the shock of former United Nations’ Secretary-General Kofi Annan’s death, I have been reflecting on what made him so special. To my mind, it is simply this: Kofi Annan was both one-of-a-kind and one of us. He was an exceptional global leader — and he was also someone virtually anyone…
This will be an opportunity to consider the most effective measures to help close the Adaptation Gap in Africa, which experts estimate to be between USD 7 billion and 15 billion per year by 2020, increasing thereafter The first Africa Adaptation Initiative (AAI) Partners (https://AfricaAdaptationInitiative.org/rt/) Roundtable Meeting will take place on Monday 24 September 2018,…
Yes, Zimbabwe deserves immediate attention on currency adoption before worsening economic deterioration. But, is the adoption of the foreign currency a sustainable panacea to the Zimbabwean economy? By Elvis Dzvene It’s not that obvious. The first step towards reviving our economy is to sort out the currency issue. To be precise, the economy should…
NetOne, one of the leading telephony companies, has presented computers to National Blood Services Zimbabwe winners at a colourful ceremolny at Mutenderende High School in Chirumanzu. In a speech read on his behalf by Dr, Eldrette Shereni, the Netone Marketing and Public Executive, the NetOne Acting Chief Executive Officer Mr Nkosinathi Ncube said his organisation…
It is unfortunate that in this 21st century we still witness the death of so many people as a result of Cholera. We are witnessing history repeat itself. In 2008 thousands of people died as a result of Cholera. In 2018 we are again witnessing the death of more people. A total of 30 people…
A new World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO) report aims to help manage growing urban tourism flows and their impact on cities and residents. ‘Overtourism’? Understanding and managing urban tourism growth beyond perceptions’, was launched today during the 7th UNWTO Global Summit on Urban Tourism, in Seoul, Republic of Korea (16-19 September 2018). The report examines how…
It is now possible to use a smart phone to activate and control one’s security alarm system from anywhere, provided the phone has an internet connection, utilising Safeguard’s Smart Home system. The alarm can be switched on or off, using the phone. Particular zones can be armed or disarmed. The electric gate can be…
Launched six months ago, FinDev’s mandate is to support the growth and sustainability of businesses in developing markets “No country can possibly move forward in the 21st century if it leaves half of its talent on the sidelines,” African Development (www.AfDB.org) President, Akinwumi Adesina told delegates at the launch of FinDev Canada, in Montreal, while making…
FreeZim Congress leader and prominent businessman Joseph Makamba Busha has pledged five thousand dollars ($5 000) towards the construction of a science laboratory at Henry Low Primary school in Bulawayo last Friday. While officiating as the guest of honour at a Climate Change Awareness campaign launch in the city of Kings, organised by the Zimbabwe…
The Zimbabwe Electoral Commission (ZESN) has urged the 9th Parliament of Zimbabwe to work hard so as to implement electoral reforms which are a cornerstone for democracy. The Zimbabwe Election Support Network (ZESN) has noted with anticipation the notice by the Speaker of Parliament on the joint sitting of both houses of Parliament where, President…
On Friday, the pan-African infrastructure investment platform, Africa50, inaugurated its headquarters in Casablanca, in the presence of Otman Ferdaous, Secretary of State for Investment at the Ministry of Industry, Investment, Trade, and Digital Economy, and Salaheddine Mezouar, President of the Confederation of Moroccan Enterprises and former Minister of Foreign Affairs. In his opening remarks,…
Afreximbank will be holding a stakeholder engagement event to promote the Intra-African Trade Fair (IATF) scheduled to take place in Cairo from 11 to 17 December Cote d’Ivoire can greatly increase the benefits accruing to it from trade with other African countries and transform the West Africa region by increasing its sourcing of raw and…
By Munyaradzi Dhure The National Vendors Union Zimbabwe (NAVUZ) is partnering other stakeholders in the quest to decongest cities in 100 days starting with Harare. Addressing stakeholders at Town Hose in harare on Friday 14 September 2018, NAVUZ Chairperson, Sten Zvorwadza said his organisation will start with a pilot project in Harare from tomorrow….
One such African country that is exhibiting all the red flag signals of going Sri Lankan and now Zambian way is Djibout Djibouti is projected to take on public debt worth around 88 percent of the country’s overall $1.72 billion GDP, with China owning the lion’s share of it. Beijing’s cumulative loans to Africa since…
The African Legal Awards recognise exceptional achievement from within Africa’s legal community The African Legal Support Facility (ALSF) was recognised as Best Legal Department of the Year (Large Teams) at the 2018 Annual African Legal Awards held in Johannesburg, South Africa on 8 August. The ALSF also received special mention for its efforts in assisting…
By Miriam Zvomuya and Gideon Madzikatidze Cholera has to date killed more than 24 people with the government declaring a state of emergency to avert the disaster The Traditional Medical Practitioners Council (TMPC) and Zimbabwe National Practitioners Association (ZINPA) has called on all its members to withhold work following the outbreak of cholera. Prescribing traditional…
By Munyaradzi Dhure The shortage of wheat in the country is leading to an increase in the prices of bread, the Grain Millers Association of Zimbabwe (GMAZ) has said. Speaking at a press conference in Harare on Thursday 13 September 2018, Tafadzwa Musarara, the Chairman of the Grain Millers Association of Zimbabwe said current…
The top 10 nominees reflect Pan African flavour of Innovation Prize for Africa (IPA) with representation from north, west, east, central and southern Africa, including Madagascar IPA 2018 keenly contested with 3 000+ applicants from over 52 countries; This year’s innovations address critical challenges in ICT, agri-business, public health and the environment/ energy sectors; The…
As the insurance sector gets tougher, Zimnat has launched innovative billboard campaign to let people know some of the ways in which it can make their life better, through the customer friendly insurance and finance services it offers. Billboards have now been added to the campaign, which has already been promoted through television and the…
By Byron Mutingwende A dialogue by the Poverty Reduction Forum Trust (PRFT) has brought optimism that the new dispensation will bring a positive turnaround of the economy if it implements some of the strategies proffered by stakeholders. In his synopsis of the state of trade, investment and industrialisation towards a new economic reform…
Albinism is just the skin of the colour and any discrimination of human beings against one another has no place in society. By Byron Mutingwende Having differences in the colour of the skin is never an impediment for achievement, said Joseph Makamba Busha, a businessman, philanthropist and politician. As guest speaker at…
By Rudo Majachani and Munyaradzi Dhure As the government declared a state of emergency on cholera, residents of Glenview and Budiriro have put the blame on authorities for providing contaminated water in a situation that has led to loss of lives in the high-density suburbs. Speaking to Spiked Online Media, the residents said that the…
The progress about preparations of the 2018 Harare International Carnival is impressive since stakeholders are now ready for the showcase. By Munyaradzi Dhure The Ministry of Environment Tourism and Hospitality Industry engaged with its marketing arm, the Zimbabwe Tourism Authority (ZTA) to announce the progress of preparations for the fifth edition of the…
Abuse of girls by anyone, let alone a medical doctor, is unheard of and must be condemned in the strongest of terms by all progressive forces. Staff Reporter Spiked Online has hidden the identity of the doctor for now since this is a developing story with threats to the reporter A prominent medical practitioner and…
Cholera outbreak in Harare highlights a major breakdown of water treatment infrastructure and requires a holistic approach from stakeholders. HARARE – The Zimbabwean authorities must urgently take measures to stop and address the cholera epidemic that has so far claimed 20 lives, Amnesty International said after the government today declared the outbreak a national disaster….
Representatives of the Zimnat Group last week visited survivors of the explosion at the Grain Marketing Board’s Lion’s Den depot and relatives of those who lost their lives in the explosion. They donated, on Zimnat’s behalf, $500 to each family. At least four GMB employees lost their lives in the explosion, while three were seriously…
By Byron Mutingwende Member of the National Assembly for Norton, Temba Mliswa has come out clean and quashed allegations of having infected a young girl with HIV and a sexually transmitted infection after he went public in testing for his status. In a Tweet by a figure who identified self as Mai Tindo,…
