Afreximbank Signs $100 Million Partnership Agreement with Indonesia Eximbank

The African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) and the Indonesia Eximbank yesterday in Bali, Indonesia, entered into an agreement to commit up to $100 million to support businesses and trade activities between Indonesia and African countries. The agreement, signed on the sidelines of the Indonesia-Africa Forum, will support African imports from Indonesia and African exports to Indonesia…

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Zimbabwe my home

By Mokhumi Valela Zimbabwe, my pride, Zimbabwe, my inspiration, Country of my predecessors, Zimbabwe, whole of Africa’s hope.   What home is there? When home is a reliable source of brutality and barbaric acts, When home is being turned into a prison of innocent civilians, When home ravages and havocs its own people’s dignity.  …

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Analysis of people living with disability and the current electoral process

By Mokhumi Valela   The crucial 2018 harmonised elections are upon us as the nation of Zimbabwe. As different stakeholders prepare for this decisive process for our country, one wonders what its temperament will be. Questions that come to the fore are whether this plebiscite will match the principles of our supreme law of being peaceful,…

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Malnutrition blamed for fuelling poverty

By Byron Mutingwende   Malnutrition is impeding economic growth and development and contributing to poverty by increasing mortality, increasing susceptibility to disease, impairing cognitive development and educational achievement and reducing work capacity and productivity in adulthood, a senior government official has said.   In his official address at the Food and Nutrition Security Technical Committee…

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What is hindering youth participation in electoral issues?

By Kiamuhetsi Sibanda Since independence our county has gone through seven electoral cycles. These electoral cycles have been associated with young people being used for campaigns and the dirty work for the politicians, genocides, violence and abductions. This has resulted in most young people absconding anything to do with the electoral processes, breeding a generation…

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EU stands ready to accelerate support to Zimbabwe during its transition process

Commissioner for International Cooperation and Development, Neven Mimica, is visiting Zimbabwe, where he is meeting President Emmerson Mnangagwa, as well as visiting EU funded projects. New EU-funded programmes worth €23 million will be launched to improve people’s access to health services and enhance their livelihoods. This visit takes place ahead of the elections in Zimbabwe…

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Indaba brings together stakeholders to capacitate small-scale miners

By Byron Mutingwende   Various authorities and stakeholders were brought together at the Norton Mining Indaba to unravel the challenges hampering productivity among small-scale miners and proffer solutions to improve the performance of the sector.   In his welcome remarks, Privelage Moyo, the Chairman of the Norton Miners Association, said if properly managed, small-scale miners…

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Former journalist and academic takes Goche head-on

Nicholas Goche, Zanu pf’s incumbent Member of the House of Assembly for Shamva North faces a tough race in the ruling party’s upcoming primary elections.   The race for the Shamva North constituency has attracted three other candidates: former journalist and academic, Stanley Karombo, school drop out Zex Pamacheche and Oscar Gorerino, a gold panner….

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Stakeholders urged to create employment opportunities

By Byron Mutingwende   Stakeholders have been urged to engage in employment creation for improved standards of living of the citizenry.   Petronella Kagonye, the Minister of Labour and Social Welfare made the remarks at the dialogue on employment creation held in Harare on 4 April 2018. The minister alluded to President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s call…

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Swedish MPs tour Tariro Clinic and Youth Centre in Hopley

By Byron Mutingwende   A delegation from the Swedish Parliament toured the Tariro Clinic and Youth Centre in Hopley to assess the impact of interventions by their government in the promotion of development in Zimbabwe.   Speaking on the sidelines of the tour, Aleksander Gabelic, the President of the United Nations Association of Sweden said…

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The African Continental Free Trade Area: Moving African integration further forward

by Dr Ibrahim Assane Mayaki   Twenty years ago, I hoped for an Africa that would draw closer and forge forward boldly, despite a bag of mixed fortunes. Rwanda had just been blighted by genocide; the ubiquitous coup d’état still reared its ugly head in West Africa; although a tentative calm prevailed in Central Africa,…

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ZTA shuts down unlicensed operators

By Joyce Mukucha and Patricia Mashiri The Zimbabwe Tourism Authority (ZTA) is in the process of shutting down all unlicensed and lapsed tourist facilities following one of the 100 day-initiatives by the Minister of Tourism and Hospitality Industry, Prisca Mupfumira. The ultimatum was given by the then minister on the tourism stakeholder meeting on the…

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World urged to keep climate change in check

By Nevson Mpofu and Byron Mutingwende Yes, there is necessity to stay below 1,5 degrees of warming. This is done for the betterment of human livelihoods and for survival sake. To ensure environmental and agricultural sustainability, health and wellbeing, and being free from natural and human induced catastrophes, climate change effects should be kept in…

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DStv Delivers Commonwealth Action Live On SuperSport

Eighteen countries across the continent,  will compete at the 21st Commonwealth Games in Australia starting on April 4 18 countries. 18 sport codes. 275 medals.  SuperSport hots up with live broadcast of the 21st Commonwealth Games this April! The World of Champions guarantees an exhilarating viewing experience, securing exclusive pay television rights across Sub-Saharan Africa. Whether on…

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Zvishamiso Zvevapostori Church prays for peaceful elections

By Byron Mutingwende   Zvishamiso Zvevapostori Church in Africa (ZZCA) has used its Passover Conference held in Marondera to pray for peaceful elections and blessings.   The Passover prayer meeting, held under the theme “When I see blood, I pass over” was attended by ZZCA members from the country’s 10 provinces as well as representatives…

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Dunhuramambo rebrands to improve market share

By Patricia Mashiri Dunhuramambo has rebranded to Zambezi Cruise and Safaris to improve their market share and penetrate new markets through improvement of standards. Since the rebranding, the organisation has witnessed a lot of tourists mainly the locals. They receive approximately 80% of local tourists, be it leisure or business. Victor Mubiana, the Sales and…

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Marvel Studios Pop-Up Channel on DStv Premium

After the success of a series of pop-up channels on DStv’s Premium Bouquet, it’s time for another entertainment boost with the 10-day screening of a host of action blockbusters from Marvel Studios as the newest pop-up offering. Liz Dziva, publicity and public relations manager of MultiChoice Zimbabwe said the M-Net Movies Marvel Pop-up Channel would…

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ZEC answers fundamental questions about the elections

The Commissioner of the Zimbabwe Electoral Commission, Joyce Kazembe, answered important questions about elections in an interview with Radio Zimbabwe Presenter, Sifelani Chikwape recently. Spiked Online Media reproduces part of the interview excerpts below: 1.What is the purpose of the voter registration certificate or slip issued to a registrant?   Answer The voter registration certificate…

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AGA, ACDEG promote advancement of democracy, development

By Byron Mutingwende   ActionAid Zimbabwe has said it is of paramount importance to capacitate journalists and other key stakeholders on the African Governance Architecture (AGA) and the African Charter on Democracy, Elections and Governance (ACDEG).   For that reason, ActionAid Zimbabwe (AAZ) is implementing a 3-year project on African Governance Architecture (AGA) focusing on…

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ZTA intensifies its drive to grow the MICE tourism stake

The Zimbabwe Tourism Authority through its National Convention Bureau (NCB) has intensified its efforts to unlock more meetings and conferences for the destination by reinforcing its engagement of associations. Associations are crucial in the Meetings, Incentive Travel, Conferences and Exhibitions (MICE) industry as they are the main source of meetings and conferences. International Congress and…

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DStv Eutelsat Star Award winners named

Winners of the national stage of the DStv Eutelsat Star Awards competition for 2017 have been named, with students from schools across Zimbabwe winning accolades for their entries in the poster and essay sections of the competition.  Liz Dziva, publicity and public relations manager of MultiChoice Zimbabwe, said the competition was run at international level,…

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PWDs should be known for who they are and don’t always deserve sympathy

By Zwidzai Chinyowa from Global Tertiary Students Platform for Action Humanity should know that persons with disabilities will not get exhausted by promoting and standing for their moralities no matter what ensues. It is our duty to guarantee that the biosphere distinguishes what persons with disabilities want and expect from them. If one has existed…

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Harare Indaba showcasing Zimbabwe’s vast mineral wealth

Monday the 26th of March 2018 was the official opening of the inaugural Harare Indaba held at the Johannesburg Country Club in Auckland Park, Johannesburg under the banner “Zimbabwe is Open for Mining”meant to showcase the country’s vast mineral wealth. The initial event was staged in Johannesburg to compliment the already scheduled Cross-Border Services Indaba…

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ZPHCA, Government celebrates International Day for PWDs

The Zimbabwe Parents of Handicapped Children Association (ZPHCA) together with other organisations presented their queries to the Government during the belated celebrations of the International Day for Persons with Disabilities. As the promulgation of the Disabled Persons Act (Chapter 17; 01) of 1992 attests to Government’s commitment to promote the capabilities and advance the capacities…

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HIV affecting the way skeletons grow – Research

By Byron Mutingwende   A recently completed study on Zimbabwean children who have had HIV infection since birth has shown that the pandemic affects the way the skeleton grows.   This emerged during the presentation of research findings at a meeting organised by the Biomedical Research and Training Institute (BRTI) and the London School of…

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NBSZ in another saga, another level: Externaliser or not?

By Farai Chirimumimba I am trying to find the politest word to describe the alleged externalisation of US$ 112,817 by National Blood Service of Zimbabwe (NBSZ) through payment of goods that may never have been delivered in Zimbabwe. Let us just say it is “distressing”. However, l understand that a cowardly NBSZ current debacle may…

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Mliswa champions development of structured, standardised grassroots sporting activities

By Byron Mutingwende   Temba Mliswa, the Member of the House of Assembly for Norton Constituency is spearheading the revival of the nearly dysfunctional Norton Country Club so as to promote the development of various sporting disciplines at grassroot level.   In his speech during the official launch of the Podium Performance Programme spearheaded by…

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JICA developing Zimbabweans’ human resources capacities

By Byron Mutingwende   The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) is helping training Zimbabweans to improve their human resources capacities.   Speaking during the JICA Zimbabwe Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the Alumni Association (ZIMJFA), Shumon Yoshiara, the JICA country Resident Representative expressed his gratitude for the training offered to Zimbabweans.   “This training is…

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EMA, Zimbabwe Smart Group aim to create litter free spaces

By Patricia Mashiri and Joyce Mukucha In pursuit of enhancing a positive attitude by authorities and learners in the school to learn in a litter free environment, the Zimbabwe Smart Group (ZSG) in conjunction with Environmental Management Agency (EMA) has launched a campaign which focuses on raising awareness on good waste management. The campaign’s thrust…

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ZTA, Civil Service Travel Bureau in promotion of domestic tourism

As part of the 100-day initiative to drive domestic tourism by the Minister of Tourism and Hospitality, Priscilla Mupfumira, the Zimbabwe Tourism Authority (ZTA) and Civil Service Travel Bureau (CSTB) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU). Speaking at the MOU signing ceremony between the two organisations Mr Givemore Chidzidzi, the Chief Operating Officer of…

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Government aims to transform the nation through digital empowerment

By Joyce Mukucha The Government of Zimbabwe has a goal of expediting the growth of smart sustainable technologies so as to influence how future cities will be modelled around the key pillars of the Paris Agreement for the maintenance of a green environment and economy, Miriam Chikukwa, the Minister of State for Harare Metropolitan Province…

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