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…
By Lloyd Rabaya Comedy lovers are up for a treat at this year’s Shoko Festival Comedy Roast which has taken a break from politicians to make room for Zimbabwean Hip Hop acts. The roast will be on Friday 29 September at Reps Theatre from 6 to 8pm. Since its inception in 2021, politicians have headlined…
On Saturday, 19 March nominees for the eighth edition of the Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards will be unveiled in a special broadcast on all Africa Magic channels on DStv from 22:00. Nollywood actors, Adesua Etomi-Wellington and Daniel Etim-Effiong, will announce the nominees in all 33 categories for this edition. MultiChoice Zimbabwe’s Publicity and Public…
By Charles Dhewa Besides being instruction-oriented, conventional extension models were designed to promote a narrow range of hybrid crops and livestock. This has rendered extension services in many African countries unfit for the purpose given that African food systems are too broad and includes wildlife that co-exists with farmers. In most communities, baboons, monkeys, wild…
The Minister of Information Communication Technology (ICT), Postal and Courier Services, Dr. Jenfan Muswere has praised President Mnangagwa for launching the National Data Centre that he said is one of the grand strategies in successfully implementing the National ICT Policy and the e-Government Programme. Dr Muswere said the launch of the data centre is also…
Deputy Health and Childcare Minister Aldrin Musiiwa has commended the Association of Healthcare Funders of Zimbabwe (AHFoZ) and the Zimbabwe Medical Association (ZiMA) for pursuing a scientifically based fees tariff that is fair to all parties. “As government we expect that this will bring to an end the perennial quarrels over fees and bring much…
Bernard Marr There’s been a great deal of hype and excitement in the artificial intelligence (AI) world around a newly developed technology known as GPT-3. Put simply; it’s an AI that is better at creating content that has a language structure – human or machine language – than anything that has come before it. GPT-3 has been…
By Elvis Dumba The African Empowerment Fund -Organic Africa, is set to go into partnership with Farmers for Economic Development for herbal farming. Farmers for Economic Development National Chairperson, Tapiwa Chitate, said his organisation is targeting at least 5 000 hectares of land along the Zambezi Escarpment for the project. Chitate revealed this when he…
Gene editing continues to show great promise for developing more resilient and climate-smart crops to counter the mounting threat of climate change and its adverse effects on global food security, new research shows. With its vast potential to alleviate food insecurity and improve the livelihoods of vulnerable populations, gene editing as an agricultural production tool…
Regardless of your business, South Africa sits at the very end of very long global supply lines. Even before Covid-19 and the July 2021 civil unrest bought home the importance of shortening and diversifying supply chains, South Africa’s balance of trade and ZAR volatility and weakness were already prompting a re-think as businesses pivoted to local – or…
South Africa A – 212-2 in 20 overs (Reeza Hendricks 101*, Ryan Rickelton 47, Jason Smith 30*; Ernest Masuku 2/34) Zimbabwe XI – 120-9 in 20 overs (Sikandar Raza 25, Milton Shumba 21, Wessly Madhevere 17; Junior Dala 3/19, Glenton Stuurman 3/23, Bjorn Fortuin 2/31) South Africa A won by 92 runs A dazzling…
By Hillary Munedzi The government’s commitment to universal, free and compulsory education remains a pipe dream as 87% of the national budget is channelled towards employment costs, with 14.04% of the education budget falling short of the Dakar Declaration of 20%. The Education for All (EFA) movement is a global commitment to provide quality basic…
By Anyway Yotamu The Minister of Industry and Commerce, Dr Sekai Nzenza has issued a stern warning to retailers against hoarding of the maize meal with regards the Roller Meal subsidy programme. The statement comes as retail shops are reportedly running out of maize meal due to panic buying by shoppers and hoarding by some…
A grouping of community-based organisations (CBOs) has said there is an urgent need to save Cleveland Dam, one of internationally-recognised wetlands under the Ramsar Convention. Cleveland Action Alliance, Manyame Conservation Trust, Network for Environmental and Climate Justice, and Residents Against Land Degradation have joined hands in condemning environmentally-degrading activities at the dam. The CBOs expressed…
A senior United Nations official will be coming to Zimbabwe to meet with government officials to discuss how the UN can support the upcoming elections and actions it can take to assist in Zimbabwe’s economic recovery. The United Nations Development Programme’s Administrator Achim Steiner will visit Zimbabwe from 15 – 18 March. This is the…
The Freedom of Rights Under Sovereign (FORUS) and the United Nations in Zimbabwe on the occasion of the commemoration of the World Humanitarian Day today emphasised the need of taking everyone on board, thus leaving no one behind in as far as responding to climate change is concerned. According to the United Nations in…
Zimnat has provided roofing materials for yet another school hit by Cyclone Idai, which lifted and blew away the roof of two classroom blocks at Buwu Primary School, leaving pupils having to share classrooms that still have their roofs intact. The hot seating arrangement to accommodate the pupils whose classrooms were no longer safe has…
As the nation is battling to contain the devastating effects of the COVID-19 pandemic that is affecting schools, work, and communities while slowing down the pace of the government’s efforts towards a middle-income economy by 2030, the Kuwadzana Constituency in Harare took heed of President Mnangagwa’s clarion call for sustainable development. The Kuwadzana Development Association…
Writes Lovemore Chazingwa The Zimbabwe Electoral Commission (ZEC), has released its latest comprehensive August 2023 election calendar for accurate guidance and planning purposes for all stakeholders. The roadmap is fed from His Excellency, the President of the Republic of Zimbabwe, Dr. Emmerson Mnangagwa issuing Statutory Instrument 85 of 2023 in terms of Section 144 of…
Zimbabwe put up a better fight, showing signs of brilliance with ball carries and an aggressive defence The Zimbabwe Under-20 Women put up added impetus to their resistance as they tried to salvage some pride in their 67-10 loss against the South Africa Under-20 Women in the second and final match in their bilateral series…
Intro text we refine our methods of responsive web design, we’ve increasingly focused on measure and its relationship to how people read. A wonderful serenity has taken possession of my entire soul, like these sweet mornings of spring which I enjoy with my whole heart. Even the all-powerful Pointing has no control about the blind…
It is now confirmed that the Government of Zimbabwe ordered mobile network operators (MNOs) to shut down the internet and social media communication platforms, including WhatsApp, Twitter and Facebook, which are widely used by Zimbabweans. This is now public knowledge thanks to Econet, the biggest MNO, which issued a statement to the effect that in…
The Pan-African Parliament (PAP) joined other organs and institutions of the African Union (AU) for the virtual commemoration of the 4th African Anti-Corruption Day slated for 11 July 2020. In this regard, the legislative arm of the AU held a deferred webinar on 13 July 2020 under the theme: ‘Sustaining the fight against corruption in Africa in…
Fastjet Zimbabwe has today announced the introduction of its latest flight schedule between Victoria Falls and Nelspruit’s, Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport in South Africa effective from Wednesday, 16 March 2022. The additional route between Zimbabwe and South Africa will initially be operated by fastjet three times a week, on a Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. This…
Zimbabwean theatre audiences starved of good theatre would be pleased to note that a new play “Sinners Reloaded” written by Patrick Chisaya is set to premiere on 20th February 2024 at Theatre in the Park. Directed by veteran Peter Churu and produced by Daves Guzha for Rooftop Promotions, the sequel to “Sinners”, “Sinners Reloaded” will…
By Patricia Mashiri The Zimbabwe Tourism Authority (ZTA) is in pursuit of maximising profits and economy revival through public-private partnerships. That emerged at a multi-stakeholder workshop of event planners and organisers, airlines, government departments and educational institutions on how to market Zimbabwe as a tourist destination, increase tourists stay in the country and improve…
The workshop on validation of Malawi’s National Communication Strategy on Genome Editing and Genome Editing Modules for Africa has roared to life in the Southern African Country. The African Union Development Agency-NEPAD (AUDA-NEPAD) is holding the Expert Group Meeting in Malawi to review genome editing (GEd) training modules that were developed by African scientists, regulators…
Hon. Dr. Ashebir W. Gayo, the self-imposed Acting President of the Pan African Parliament (PAP)’s futile attempts to cause by-elections at the continental legislative body through a virtual meeting yesterday has been described as a damp squib. According to Dr. Gayo, the meeting was held to discuss the election modalities for filling vacant positions in…
Are you looking forward to becoming a pro surfer in Big Bay and Blouberg? You are not alone. There are many people who spend most of their time in their professional lives, and, because they live far from the beaches, they only get a little time to go to the beaches to practice. As a…
By Bernard Marr A recent report by the Institute for the Future, in partnership with Dell, predicts that 85% of jobs that will be available in 2030 haven’t been invented yet. Sound unlikely? I don’t think it’s as crazy as it seems, especially when we think of everything that has changed in the last ten years,…
Zimbabwe – 136-6 in 20 overs (Sean Williams 60*, Craig Ervine 30, Ryan Burl 13*; Gavin Main 1/17, Michael Leask 1/23, Mark Watt 1/23) Scotland – 126 all out in 19.4 overs (Matthew Cross 42, Richie Berrington 42, Michael Leask 25; Richard Ngarava 2/13, Wellington Masakadza 2/19, Tendai Chatara 2/28) Zimbabwe won by 10…
Writes Lloyd Rabaya The Parliament of Zimbabwe has been urged to play its oversight role on the national budget to ensure that no one is left behind during the budget implementation process. The deliberations were made during a mid-term budget review dialogue workshop held in Harare last week by the Zimbabwe Coalition on Debt and…
In a Monetary Policy Statement issued by government on Monday, the tourism industry is among sectors identified to retain their foreign currency earnings to allow for recapitalisation. Export Retention for Tourism and Hospitality Industry “In order to respond to the adverse effects of COVID-19 on the tourism sector, which was hard-hit by the pandemic not…
The signing of the Zimbabwe, Mozambique, and Zambia (ZIMOZA) Transfrontier Conservation Area (TFCA) by His Excellency President Dr. Emmerson Mnangagwa of Zimbabwe, His Excellency Filipe Nyusi of Mozambique, and the Honourable Rodney Sikumba, Zambian Minister of Tourism signifies a commitment to regional cooperation to enhance environmental stewardship. The agreement was signed yesterday in Harare and…
By Bernard Chiketo Prime Royal African Investments (PRAI) has allayed fears and said hundreds of artisanal miners teeming in shafts dotted in the hills around Redwing Mine in Penhalonga give the illusion of chaotic frenzied illegal gold extraction. This is because of the model that Prime Royal African Investments (PRAI), which is now on a…
Writes Khisi Mdluli I was born in Brakpan, Johannesburg, South Africa, and grew up in eSwatini (known then as Swaziland). People in these two countries share one predominant fear: unemployment. Other worries in these countries and others in the region include unwanted pregnancies, low income and food safety. The diseases that are dreaded the most are cancer…
During the 2022 Zimbabwe Congress of Trade Unions Workers’ Day celebrations in Dzivarasekwa yesterday, the International Labour Organisation (ILO) reiterated its commitment to decent work. Annamarie Kiaga, Specialist on Informal Economy and Officer-in-Charge for the ILO Country Office for Zimbabwe and Namibia, representing her Director, Hopolang Phororo congratulated the working men and women of Zimbabwe…
By Byron Mutingwende Eminent Zimbabweans have heaped praises on human rights defender and peace advocate Misheck Gondo on the launch of his inaugural novel, “The Terrible Heat-break” at a colourful event in Harare on Thursday. Prominent businessman and President of FreeZim Congress party, Joseph Makamba Busha, who was Guest of Honour at Gondo’s…
Zimbabwe is showcasing its rich cuisine at the ITB Berlin 2024! It is a great opportunity to share the country’s unique culinary traditions with the world. Food is a key aspect of any tourism experience, and by sharing its delicious dishes with the world, Zimbabwe is sure to generate more interest and visitors through its gastronomy….
The project is being executed under the Lusaka Sanitation Master Plan which aims to provide citywide sanitation services by 2035 “Sometimes, it looks to me like surgery in the belly of an ancient beast,” says Herbert Chinokoro, senior water and sanitation engineer at the African Development Bank’s Country Office in Lusaka, Zambia. He is describing…
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…
Cimas Medical Aid Society has taken drastic measures to safeguard its staff from possible Covid-19 infection and has issued guidelines to its members on what to do to minimise the risk of infection. Cimas managers met last weekend to finalise plans to apply Ministry of Health and World Health Organisation guidelines to prevent the…
Rabat, Capital of African Culture and Culture in the Islamic World Hosts the 21st Annual Conference of the International Association of Schools and Institutes of Administration (IASIA) Under the High Patronage of HIS MAJESTY KING MOHAMMED VI – May Assist Him The Mohammed V University of Rabat, the Communal Council of the City of…
In Panje, Zanzibar, on the coastline of the resort city, the Furahia Wanawake (Seaweed Farming Women Association) is an organisation of women who are eking a living from seaweed – a low-hanging fruit in the blue economy discourse. According to the Seaweed Farming Women Association Secretary, one Mwanaisha, the project officially came into full force…
By Staff Reporter MDC Alliance, the Zimbabwe’ biggest opposition political party led by Advocate Nelson Chamisa has expressed its bereavement following the passing on of Foreign Affairs and International Trade Minister, Retired Lieutenant General Sibusiso Moyo. Expressing its condolences in a statement yesterday, the MDC Alliance said,” Our party would like to extend our heartfelt…
