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Post-COP28 Roundtable: Stakeholders urged to scale up climate resilience and adaptation

Byron Adonis Mutingwende1 year ago07 mins

As Africa experiences the persistent onslaught of extreme weather events ravaging livelihoods and infrastructure, stakeholders have been urged to scale up climate resilience and adaptation to address the phenomenon. These were the sentiments of Estherine Fotabong, the Director of Agriculture, Food Security, and Environmental Sustainability at the African Union Development Agency (AUDA-NEPAD) delivered virtually during…

ECOZI capacitates CSOs on public policy advocacy

Byron Adonis Mutingwende3 years ago3 years ago07 mins

Members of the Education Coalition of Zimbabwe (ECOZI) underwent a one-day training workshop to build their capacities in policy advocacy research and review. The training workshop was held at the Monomotapa Hotel on Monday 16th May 2022 with participants drawn from ECOZI member organisations. “The purpose of this training is to train participants on the…

Old Mutual Funeral Services: Commitment to exceptional, unique service

Byron Adonis Mutingwende3 years ago3 years ago05 mins

The business launch of Old Mutual Funeral Services is a highlight of the company’s commitment to offering exceptional and unique services to its customers, Mr. Samuel Matsekete, the Group’s Chief Executive Officer has said. At the business official launch at the Mutual Gardens in Harare on Thursday 4 August 2022, Mr. Matsekete appraised delegates…

ECOWAS Agriculture Fund Boosts Food Security Interventions Across West Africa

Byron Adonis Mutingwende2 months ago02 mins

The ECOWAS Regional Agriculture and Food Fund (RAFF) Supervisory Board approved its 2025-2027 work plan and budget during a meeting in Lomé last week. The fund aims to boost agricultural program funding across member states as West Africa faces escalating food insecurity. Harmonized Framework estimates that 49.5 million people could face food insecurity during…

Musician Eriah Tembo to celebrate birthday in style

Byron Adonis Mutingwende3 years ago05 mins

By Ronnie Chisamba Harare: Afro-fusion artiste, Eriah Tembo – aka Bluu-T – is set to celebrate his 33rd birthday in style on the 19th of this month. The musician recently got back in the limelight after a long hiatus with the release of his fourth album Musandiregerere on social media platforms on the 15th…

2018 Harare International Carnival on the right track

Byron Adonis Mutingwende7 years ago7 years ago05 mins

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…

Freedom Manatsa promises a fresh musical offering

Byron Adonis Mutingwende10 months ago02 mins

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…

Gwayi-Shangani dam construction 66,2% complete

Byron Adonis Mutingwende3 years ago05 mins

By Marlvin Ngiza The construction of the Gwayi-Shangani Dam in Matebeleland Province is progressing well with the project registering 66,2% of completion. The project will facilitate the development of the Gwayi-Shangani Irrigation Scheme, Hydro-Power Generation, and clean water supply for the city of Bulawayo and all schools along the pipeline. Speaking at a post-cabinet media…

MP Edwin Mushoriwa comes to rescue of Glaudina Primary School

Byron Adonis Mutingwende5 years ago02 mins

Following the failure of Glaudina Primary School to open its doors when schools opened last week, Mr Edwin Mushoriwa, the Member of the House of Assembly for Dzivarasekwa, together with Ward 40 councillor, Stephen Dhliwayo convened a Crisis meeting with all stakeholders and came to the rescue of the institution. The stakeholders were City of…

Zvimba North celebrates Africa Day with installation of Acting Chief Chidziva

Byron Adonis Mutingwende2 years ago04 mins

By Elvis Dumba Katawa – People in Zvimba North Constituency celebrated Africa Day in celebration after the government approved the replacement of the late Chief Chidziva who died last year after a long illness. The late Chief Chidziva, born Johannes Kangamiti Jenami, was the first traditional leader of the chieftainship, which was made official in…

BancABC partners Mama Money to launch Border Hopper remittance service in TM Pick n Pay stores

Byron Adonis Mutingwende4 years ago04 mins

BancABC Zimbabwe, the local banking subsidiary of Pan African group, Atlas Mara, has today launched Border Hopper, an international remittance service that allows Zimbabweans abroad to send money home. The Border-to-Border remittance service was launched with South Africa to Zimbabwe transfers as the first corridor with plans to extend the service to other countries in…

Zim Gospel ministers shine in UK

Byron Adonis Mutingwende2 years ago04 mins

Writes Marlvin Ngiza Zimbabwe gospel musicians have raised the nation’s flag high at the just-ended Afripraise festival which was held in London on 5 August 2023. Sharing their experiences after the conclusions of the colourful festival, local gospel giants expressed great pleasure to the opportunity and success of the event saying that it was extraordinary…

Accountability.Fish’s RFMO Tracker brings openness to Fisheries Management Organisations

Byron Adonis Mutingwende2 years ago03 mins

Fisheries governance watchdog Accountability.Fish today released previously secret deliberations from an international fisheries decision-making body, publishing its first-ever RFMO Tracker detailing the outcomes of the recent IATTC (Inter-American Tropical Tuna Commission) meeting in Victoria, Canada. Key decisions included a watering down of key proposals due to the interventions of China, Chinese Taipei, and Japan, and…

Dialogue the best approach towards solving the Palestinian question

Byron Adonis Mutingwende7 years ago7 years ago04 mins

By Byron Mutingwende The Palestinian question can only be addressed adequately through dialogue, the Speaker of the National Assembly, Jacob Mudenda has said. He made the call during the courtesy call by Taghrid Senouar, the Ambassador of Palestine at Parliament Building on 16 January 2018. “Dialogue is the best approach to the Palestinian…

Citizens’ Cabinet launched

Byron Adonis Mutingwende7 years ago05 mins

By Miriam Zvomuya Due to the socio-economic problems that are prevailing in Zimbabwe, the citizens of Zimbabwe, under the banner of the Citizens Manifesto, today launched the Citizens’ Cabinet. While launching their cabinet today, the organisation’s deputy convener, Janet Zhou stressed out that the cabinet will be open for everyone to participate as long as…

The MDCT needs to harvest talent

Byron Adonis Mutingwende8 years ago8 years ago014 mins

By Patson Dzamara I almost jumped out of my skin after reading a rather uncharacteristic and bold assertion by Dr. Pedzisai Ruhanya. “90% of the current MDC-T leadership is not fit for purpose. Since the splits of 2005 and 2014, and more specifically after the GNU, the MDC has failed to project itself as a…

Kadoma-based churches partner Forestry Commission in planting trees

Byron Adonis Mutingwende2 years ago06 mins

Writes Chimeno Azriel With the climate change, Churches in Kadoma came together to commemorate tree planting. Evangelical Fellowship of Zimbabwe partnered with the Forestry Commission and Environmental Management Agency ( EMA) in mobilising of plantation of trees on Church properties. EFZ Mashonaland West leadership descended in Kadoma last Tuesday to witness the handing over tree…

FAO, WFP programmes improving food security in drought-prone Masvingo Province

Byron Adonis Mutingwende6 years ago012 mins

By Byron Mutingwende United Nations agencies of the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) and the World Food Programme are implementing projects to ensure food security in communities in the drought-prone Masvingo Province. WFP Food Assistance for Assets (FFA) Project Courtesy of a United Nations in Zimbabwe organised media tour, this publication visited the Chebvute…

EcoCash Sets Aside RTGS$5 Million for Small Businesses

Byron Adonis Mutingwende6 years ago6 years ago05 mins

EcoCash, has set aside RTGS$5 million for small businesses in the country’s cyclone-hit areas. The funding is meant to help rebuild the economy in areas such as Manicaland and Masvingo. In a statement, Econet said the initiative named ‘Project ReBoot Livelihoods (PRL),’ is a brainchild of the company’s founder Mr Strive Masiyiwa. It will see…

Mercy and Ike: 5 Ways the Mercy and Ike Reality Show Tied In Family Values

Byron Adonis Mutingwende5 years ago5 years ago06 mins

When going into a relationship, your initial focus tends to be on just your partner and not so much on the people that surround them, such as their family, who will be playing a key role in your relationship. No one wants to feel rejected or not welcomed into the family of someone they can…

Doek and Slay hogs limelight at NAMA Awards

Byron Adonis Mutingwende4 months ago04 mins

Writes Herzel Mushayabasa Harare, Zimbabwe – Event management company, Hulk Investments, took home the prestigious Promoter of the Year award at the recent National Arts and Merit Awards (NAMA) ceremony. The award ceremony, which took place at the Harare Hippodrome, saw stars, champions, and geniuses recognized for their hard work. The company, which is behind…

Rooftop solar energy is the way to go: Chasi

Byron Adonis Mutingwende5 years ago5 years ago04 mins

By Anyway Yotamu Rooftop solar energy has emerged as one of the sources of power that can ease the consumption of energy on the national grid. This was revealed at the commissioning of the Switzerland Embassy Solar Project in Harare. In a country endowed with abundant solar resources, the Swiss Embassy has managed to install…

Security, peace a cornerstone of tourism development

Byron Adonis Mutingwende8 years ago8 years ago08 mins

By Byron Mutingwende An environment conducive for peace and security is the cornerstone of tourism development, a Cabinet minister has said. In his address to on the occasion of the study visit by officers from the National Defence University in Harare on 9 October 2017, Walter Mzembi, the minister of tourism and hospitality industry…

Joy for Banket-Raffingora Road rehabilitation

Byron Adonis Mutingwende3 years ago3 years ago04 mins

By Elvis Dumba Raffingora – Motorists who use the Raffingora Road that links Banket and Guruve are elated after the contractor rehabilitating the poor road moved on-site to start the road rehabilitation under the government emergency road rehabilitation program. Most motorists were shunning the roads due to the poor state of the road that saw…

ZICOPA praised for hauling medals at WCOPA

Byron Adonis Mutingwende7 years ago02 mins

The Zimbabwe Tourism Authority (ZTA) has praised the Zimbabwe Championships of Performing Arts (ZiCOPA) for raising the country’s flag high at a global stage. ZICOPA had a team of 10 contestants who were representing Zimbabwe at the World Championships of Performing Arts (WCOPA) dubbed the Olympics of the Arts from 3rd to 15th of…

African mass food markets – honing expertise in decolonizing entrepreneurship

Byron Adonis Mutingwende3 years ago012 mins

n response to persistent criticism for producing job seekers, not entrepreneurs, several African governments have been setting up centers of innovation and entrepreneurship at universities. While this is a noble cause, it has given the impression that entrepreneurship is something that can be taught in universities. On the contrary, the level of entrepreneurship happening in…

ZICCO pledges to uplift musicians’ living standards

Byron Adonis Mutingwende1 year ago02 mins

The recently established Zimbabwe Council of Copyrights (ZICCO) has pledged to uplift the lives of musicians. This follows the setting up of funeral policy and medical aid schemes for its members across the country. ZICCO CEO, Tafadzwa Masembura, said musicians have long suffered the shame of having to beg from well-wishers to pay for medical…

Hon. Chief Charumbira takes over as Acting President of the PAP

Byron Adonis Mutingwende4 years ago4 years ago01 mins

The Pan-African Parliament (PAP) has revealed that Hon. Chief Fortune Charumbira has been designated Acting President with effect from 1 March 2021. The designation is pursuant to Article 12(4) of the Protocol to the Treaty Establishing the African Economic Community relating to the PAP; and Article 18(2) and Article 19(1) of the PAP Rules and…

NetOne honours High Value Clients on its 25th Anniversary Golf Tournament

Byron Adonis Mutingwende4 years ago06 mins

Leading mobile telephony company, NetOne, honoured its High-Value Customers at its 25th Anniversary Golf tournament held at Chapman Golf Club in Harare yesterday. In his welcome remarks, Mr. Jeremiah Munembe, the NetOne Chief Operating Officer expressed his excitement for hosting NetOne’s esteemed customers as well as some of its business partners. “The golf tournament attests…

AUDA-NEPAD raises youth, media awareness for AU Year of Nutrition

Byron Adonis Mutingwende3 years ago08 mins

By Baboloki Semele The African Union Development Agency (AUDA-NEPAD) in partnership with Southern Africa Youth Forum (SAYoF) seeks to hold a two-day youth and media awareness and orientation symposium on the AU year of nutrition. The two-day orientation billed for 9th and 10th August in Accra, Ghana will be held under the theme “Strengthening Resilience…

NetOne maintains foothold in community development initiatives

Byron Adonis Mutingwende3 years ago3 years ago04 mins

Mobile telecommunication giant, NetOne has reiterated the fact that it is not divorced from the community or its programs as evidenced by many years of supporting different programs in the communities it operates from. The company has vowed to continue doing the same or better still up its game to meet the ever-changing socio-economic environment….

COVID-19 has exposed the fragility of our economies

Byron Adonis Mutingwende5 years ago08 mins

By Guy Ryder, Director-General, International Labour Organization The human dimensions of the COVID-19 pandemic reach far beyond the critical health response. All aspects of our future will be affected – economic, social and developmental. Our response must be urgent, coordinated and on a global scale, and should immediately deliver help to those most in…

Historic virtual Econet Victoria Falls Marathon set to roar into life this Sunday

Byron Adonis Mutingwende5 years ago5 years ago06 mins

ABOUT 5 000 local and international athletes are expected to take part in this year’s Econet Victoria Falls Marathon on Sunday, now easily one of Africa’s largest marathons. This year the popular event, which normally takes place in June or July, is being held virtually on December 13, due to restrictions imposed by the COVID-19…

M-Net’s new Council of Dads keeps a family together

Byron Adonis Mutingwende5 years ago5 years ago04 mins

Touching new international drama starts on Thursday 28 May The true value of family and friends is focus of M-Net’s new family drama, Council of Dads, which makes its DStv debut later this month. Liz Dziva, publicity and public relations manager of MultiChoice Zimbabwe, said the series would launch on M-Net 102 on Thursday May 28,…

POTRAZ New Board Members

Byron Adonis Mutingwende6 years ago6 years ago04 mins

We can exclusively confirm that we now have the newly appointed Postal and Regulatory Authority Of Zimbabwe, POTRAZ Board, after months of nudging the parent ministry, well done to the newly appointed ICT Minister Hon Kazembe Kazembe for finally putting this matter to rest. The minister once asked about the board he responded promising that…

2024 Africa Food Systems Forum: Youth in agribusiness Ainembazi Rodgers shares inspiring story

Byron Adonis Mutingwende10 months ago07 mins

During the 2024 Africa Food Systems Forum in Kigali, Rwanda, Spiked Online Media caught up with Ainembazi Rodgers – a male Ugandan Entrepreneur, Youth Mentor, and Agribusiness Practioner, a business incubator at expert level 1 from African Agribusiness Incubators Network. Rodgers holds a bachelor’s degree of science in planning and community development from Mbarara…

Raza heroics in vain as Bangladesh level series

Byron Adonis Mutingwende3 years ago08 mins

Zimbabwe – 135-8 in 20 overs (Sikandar Raza 62, Ryan Burl 32, Luke Jongwe 11; Mosaddek Hossain 5/20, Hasan Mahmud 1/26, Mustafizur Rahman 1/30) Bangladesh – 136-3 in 17.3 overs (Litton Das 56, Afif Hossain 30*, Najmul Hossain Shanto 19*; Sean Williams 1/13, Sikandar Raza 1/18, Richard Ngarava 1/23) Bangladesh won by seven wickets…

Zimnat offers expenses paid participation in Cape Town marathon

Byron Adonis Mutingwende6 years ago6 years ago04 mins

Zimnat is offering its social media followers an opportunity to win an all-expenses paid trip to Cape Town to participate in the annual Sanlam Marathon next month. The marathon, which takes place from September 22 to 23, is the only Gold status marathon on the African continent. Every year the marathon attracts over 23…

Accountability.Fish Takes On Fisheries, Oceans Secrecy with New Campaign

Byron Adonis Mutingwende1 year ago04 mins

Writes Ryan Orgera WASHINGTON: Is today’s fisheries management system capable of taking on a bigger role in the future of ocean governance? Or, is it even effectively managing the sustainability of the world’s marine wildlife today? From Accountability.Fish’s perspective, the answer to both questions is no – and the transparency advocacy group is launching a…

MTN, Liquid Telecom Strikes 4G roaming Deal

Byron Adonis Mutingwende6 years ago6 years ago02 mins

Liquid Telecom South Africa has secured its first customer, MTN, to offer 4G roaming to millions of South Africans. Liquid says the deal includes LTE services to fuel the growing demand for high-speed mobile broadband. The wholesale roaming service will be made available across Liquid Telecom’s network nationwide. “With MTN as a customer, we have an opportunity…

Digital transformation at the core of boosting the economy and improving services in Zimbabwe

Byron Adonis Mutingwende4 years ago03 mins

The Zimbabwe Digital Economy Diagnostic , a new report developed by the World Bank, finds that its digital financial services are the strongest foundation for the further development of the digital economy in the country. Among Zimbabwe’s key strengths is the widely used digital payment system, through which 96 percent of all transactions in the country…

Budget formulation should address nutrition financing: ZCSOSUNA

Byron Adonis Mutingwende8 years ago8 years ago08 mins

By Byron Mutingwende The Zimbabwe Civil Society Organisations Scaling Up Nutrition Alliance (ZCSOSUNA) has said that there was a need to develop a comprehensive plan on how, when and where its members could participate in the budget process annually to ensure that nutrition financing is addressed during budget formulation. In 2001, the government…

Euro-Africa International Conference on Migration highlights challenges and proffers solutions

Byron Adonis Mutingwende1 year ago05 mins

Chief Fortune Zephania Charumbira, the President of the Pan African Parliament is leading a delegation of the continental legislative body at the Euro-Africa International Conference on Migration where he recounted his experience of the harsh reality of the impact of illegal migration and its dire consequences and offered a raft of recommendations to counter the…

Africa must upgrade its early warning systems as climate crisis deepens, experts advise

Byron Adonis Mutingwende4 years ago09 mins

Africa risks continued exposure to climate extremes unless it makes serious efforts to enhance and remodel its early warning systems, experts caution. “The message for Africa is simple — increasing ambition for action is an urgent imperative,” Dr. Richard Munang, the Africa Regional Climate Change Coordinator at the UN Environment Program (UNEP), told the Alliance for Science….

Mathema and Hodzi risk imprisonment for contempt of Court

Byron Adonis Mutingwende6 years ago6 years ago04 mins

The Zimbabwe Lawyers for Human Rights have reported that Home Affairs and Cultural Heritage Minister Senator Cain Mathema and Prosecutor-General Kumbirai Hodzi risk serving a three-month jail term after they were convicted of contempt of court by the High Court for ignoring the court’s order for them to pay US$18 075 to pro-democracy campaigner Cynthia…