UZ praised for producing well researched books

By Patricia Mashiri The University of Zimbabwe (UZ) has been praised for producing 20 well-written and produced books which were published in 2017. The Books were authored by lecturers as a way of empowering, motivating, enlightening liberating and developing people intellectually. The books include A History of the Munyikwa People of Gutu District, Zimbabwe, v1700c.1800…

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The power of the mind

By Timothy Mutizwa There are many questions in life about the individual behavioural differences. Somebody might need to know the driving force behind the actions made by the different individuals , here is the answer to the mystery : As a man thinks so is he []Proverbs 23;7]. What matters most is not an action…

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ACCZ praises Mnangagwa for according Tsvangirai state assisted funeral

By Byron Mutingwende   The gesture by President Emmerson Mnangagwa to accord the late former Prime Minister and MDC-T leader, Mr Morgan Tsvangirai a state assisted funeral sets the tone for national peace, unity and reconciliation, the Apostolic Christian Council of Churches (ACCZ) has said.   “The church should take up the message of unity…

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We need free sanitary wear for women and girls: Misihairambwi

By Byron Mutingwende   Women and girls need free sanitary wear so as to improve their sexual reproductive and health rights (SRHR), Priscilla Misihairambwi-Mushonga, the Chairperson of the Parliamentary Portfolio Committee on Women and Youths has said.   Misihairambwi made the call during the #Happy Flow Campaign Zimbabwe that seeks to tackle seven points meant…

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Securing land tenure policies a key to economic development

By Joyce Mukucha Land in Zimbabwe is viewed as the basis of wealth and its allocation and security determines the development of the country and quality to human life pace of development. Given the opportunity that there is a huge commitment to resources by both government and international partners, there would be reimbursement for attained…

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Tourism sector key for economic growth

By Staff Writer THE Government is set to consider the adoption of Victoria Falls Tourism Special Economic Zone corridor approach which will go a long way in addressing imbalance in product profiling within Matabeleland North region. Speaking during the consultative workshop on the National Tourism Sector Strategy (NTSS) in Matabeleland North on Wednesday, Tourism and…

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Matebeleland North poised for tourism growth – Mupfumira

By Vimbai Kamoyo   VICTORIA FALLS – The Minister for Tourism and Hospitality Industry, Prisca Mupfumira said Matabeleland North is poised for tourism growth as the government seeks to mainstream provinces’ operations.   Speaking during the third leg of the Consultative Conference for Tourism Sector Strategy which is being coordinated by her ministry and the…

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Address grievances of Hwange Colliery workers: ZCTU

The Zimbabwe Congress of Trade Unions (ZCTU) has described the plight of the Hwange Colliery workers as a humanitarian crisis that requires urgent attention. Spouses of Hwange Colliery workers are currently camped at the company premises demanding outstanding salaries of their husbands, and they have been there since Monday 29 February 2018. Addressing journalists in…

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DR-TB Drug Combination has immense benefits: MSF Research

New research published today in The Lancet Infectious Diseases journal by the international medical humanitarian organisation Doctors Without Borders/Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) provides strong evidence that a combination of two new drugs for tuberculosis (TB)—the world’s leading infectious disease killer—could be used to treat drug-resistant (DR-TB) forms of the disease. These findings encourage the wider use of…

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Afreximbank Urges Use of Factoring to Expand Africa’s Regional Value Chains

Staff Writer African countries should take make use of factoring in order to take advantage of the opportunities for expanding the continent’s regional value chains, participants at a regional factoring conference held in Dakar have heard. Kanayo Awani, Managing Director of the Intra-African Trade Initiative at the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank), said on Wednesday at the opening…

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Stakeholders critique Civil Aviation (Amendment) Bill

By Byron Mutingwende   Stakeholders at a public hearing held by the Parliamentary Portfolio Committee on Transport and Infrastructure at the New Ambassador Hotel in Harare on 13 February 2018 said the Civil Aviation Bill needed amendments on many areas.   In his contribution, Nkosilathi Sibanda, the Chairman of the Commercial and General Aviation Association…

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Market Bulawayo, Matebeleland vigorously – Minister

By Vimbai Kamoyo   BULAWAYO – The Minister of state for Bulawayo Metropolitan Province has urged the government and tourism players to market attractions in Bulawayo and Matabeleland provinces aggressively.   Speaking during the second leg of the consultative conference for tourism sector strategy, organised by the Ministry of Tourism and Hospitality Industry together with…

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New dispensation attracts energy investors

By Byron Mutingwende   Multinational conglomerate General Electric (GE) has set its sight on investing in Zimbabwe’s energy sector.   Top executives of the company today met the committee on mines and energy and expressed their willingness to invest in aviation, locomotives, power and healthcare with a view of exploring and finding tangible ways for…

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Econet fetes its illustrious brand ambassadors

Staff Writer Econet Wireless yesterday recognised and rewarded its top-performing Harare-based brand ambassadors at a colourful event held in the capital.   The country’s largest mobile network operator hosted the event to “motivate and honour” the top performing brand ambassadors in its Harare Northern region and to “spread the inspiration”, according to Chief Operating Officer…

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Parents fume over Mavima’s decision

By Patricia Mashiri Parents fumed over the Minister of Primary and Secondary education Paul Mavima’s decision for all November 2017 English candidates to rewrite English paper2 examination. The Minister made an announcement yesterday during a press conference with journalists in the capital.He said they have reached an agreement that all ZIMSEC candidates should rewrite their…

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Communities benefit from Zimbabwe Resilience Building Fund

By Byron Mutingwende   The Zimbabwe Resilience Building Fund (ZRBF) is increasing the capacities of communities to protect development gains and achieve improved well-being outcomes in the face of shocks and stresses enabling them to contribute to the economic growth of Zimbabwe.   Speaking during the signing ceremony of the £21.5m contribution by the United…

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WCoZ seeks to make NPRC capacitated to protect women survivors of abuse

By Joyce Mukucha In a way of empowering women and protecting their rights, the Women’s Coalition of Zimbabwe (WCoZ) is developing programmes aimed at ensuring that women who are subjected to persecution, torture and other forms of abuse receive rehabilitative treatment and support. As proposed in the National Peace and Reconciliation Commission Act (NPRC) that…

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Stakeholders discuss strategy to improve tourism

By Byron Mutingwende   Stakeholders in tourism are exploring ways of coming up with a strategy to act as a roadmap to develop the sector as an important pillar of the economy. The meeting, held at the Harare International Conference Centre on 8 February 2018, was graced by Vice President General (Rtd) Dr. Constantino Guveya…

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Bloggers to be honoured with awards

The Tribe of Influencers will honour the most popular bloggers in the country. Voting for the Zimbabwean Blog Awards commenced on the 1st of February 2018 and will close on the 21st of February. Voting is open to anyone and everyone, local and abroad. The public can vote as many times as they want and…

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Orthopaedic surgery delays for victims of road traffic accidents at Parirenyatwa

The Passenger Association of Zimbabwe (PAZ) have registered concern to the effect that victims of road traffic accidents are taking long without undergoing orthopaedic surgery at Parirenyatwa Hospital in Harare. “It has come to our attention that a number of victims of road traffic accidents who required urgent orthopaedic surgery at Parirenyatwa Hospital have not…

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Econet’s Ruzivo expands, eyes improved pass rate for students

Learners benefit from FREE access to online curriculum-based content   Econet Wireless Zimbabwe (EWZ), which last year expanded its Ruzivo Smart Learning service to secondary school curricula, says it is targeting improved O Level pass rates this year, on the back of increased access to the technology-driven platform, now being accessed by close to a…

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Mudenda appeals for Zimbabwe-US re-engagement

By Byron Mutingwende   The Speaker of the National Assembly, Honourable Jacob Mudenda has made a passionate appeal to the African Union (AU) Ambassador to the United States of America to facilitate re-engagement between Harare and Washington. Mudenda registered the request during a courtesy call by members of the Pan African Parliament (PAP) at the…

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NBSZ EGM adjourned as members questioned the credibility of the board

By Farai Chirimumimba Members of the National Blood Service Zimbabwe (NBSZ) forced the adjournment of an Extra-Ordinary General Meeting (EGM) called for last Friday saying that they needed time to consult and come up with an informed decision after the board failed to provide answers to several questions raised from the floor. The agenda for…

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PAP President hails Zimbabwe’s peaceful transition

By Byron Mutingwende   The President of the Pan African Parliament (PAP), Honourable Roger Nkodo Dang has hailed Zimbabwe’s peaceful transition and described it as the first of its kind and most peaceful on the continent.   Dang made the remarks at a briefing with the media at a local Hotel in Harare upon arrival…

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Shona village depicts Zimbabwean culture and heritage

By Byron Mutingwende   The Shona Village is helping people locally and from across the globe to understand and appreciate the national culture. It is situated at Great Zimbabwe World Heritage site that was declared a National Monument in 1937 and a World Heritage Site in 1986.   The village is an ethnographic depiction of…

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Vendors Vow to stay on the streets until grievances are addressed

By Patricia Mashiri Elias Mudzuri, the MDC-T acting President addressed vendors who vowed to stay on the streets until the government creates employment for them. Mudzuri said the present government should not chase people away from the streets until it provides decent jobs to the people. “We want modern industries which will accommodate everyone regardless…

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