By Byron Mutingwende The recent trip to China by the Zimbabwean delegation led by President Mnangagwa was to project the country as a suitable business destination, stakeholders have said. Speaking at the joint press conference by the Zimbabwe Tourism Authority (ZTA), ZimTrade and the Zimbabwe Investment Authority (ZIA) in Harare on 17 April…
By Farai Chirimumimba Electoral Cycle Zimbabwe hold harmonized elections after every five years. This year the country will hold the harmonized elections in July/ August. What are harmonised elections? As alluded above, Zimbabwe will in July/August hold harmonised elections that is where elections for President, Parliament (National Assembly or Lower House – 210 members and…
Safeguard Security has urged people to give greater thought to their security and to lock up early in the light of burglaries and robberies. In a bulletin to customers, Safeguard cited an incident last month at a house in Hoggerty Hill, in Harare, in which an intruder, who was spotted looking through an open…
By Husna Rizvi for Climate Home News The UK emits as much as 18 of its former colonies, a report finds, and, along with Australia and Canada, isn’t doing its fair share to cut carbon. Commonwealth heads of state will begin meeting today in London, amid concerns over the unequal effects of climate change and efforts…
By Byron Mutingwende Reverend Bakary Camara, the Africa Regional Chairman of the Family Federation for World Peace and Unification (FFWPU) has said Dr. Sun Myung Moon had a mission to unite the human family under God. Reverend Camara was speaking on the sidelines of the launch of FFWPU at the Rainbow Towers Hotel in Harare…
By Byron Mutingwende The leaders of the Zimbabwe chapter of the Family Federation for World Peace and Unification (FFWPU) have said it is critical to strengthen families to restore the original plan of God regarding marriage. Speaking during the launch on Sunday 15 April 2018 at the Rainbow Towers in Harare, Archbishop Johannes…
By Byron Mutingwende She is very humble and soft-spoken. When one meets her, it’s difficult to guess a vast wealth of expertise she possesses and is ready to unleash to uplift other women. Her name is Gertrude Mandizvidza, an educationist from Norton. Born on 21 January 1970 in a family of four girls…
Good Care Pre-school emphasises artistic expression, fosters creativity, and follows the interests of the children to develop project-based curriculum. We also incorporate the best ideas from diverse childhood developmental philosophies to create a well-rounded educational and development programmes. We believe that children learn through play, and that a play-based programme will develop a life-long love…
By Joyce Mukucha In an exceptional expression of love and accord, Food World Group of Supermarkets has donated groceries and other items worth over US$1 000 to Rose of Sharon Orphanage in Ruwa, Mashonaland East Province on the 13th of April 2018. In an interview, Mr Tendai Chisvo, the Head of Marketing, Sales and Information…
By Patricia Mashiri David Parirenyatwa, the minister of health and child care has called on stakeholders to afford people quality health services, where and when they need them, without suffering financial hardships. Dr Gibson Mhlanga , the Principal Director Preventive Services Ministry of Health and Child Care who was standing in for Parirenyatwa said universal…
By Joyce Mukucha and Patricia Mashiri The Ministry of Information, Communication Technology and Cyber Security has welcomed Khusela Business Intelligence Technologies software company (KBiT) Africa in partnership with SAP Software Solutions in order to improve connectivity to transform citizens’ lives. KBiT Africa seeks to create intelligent enterprises by reinventing business through innovation, value addition and…
Following weeks of strike action by union members at the health department in North West Province, which has forced the closure of the provincial pharmaceutical depot, concerned health care workers report that only days remain before stocks of essential medicines run out completely in hospitals and clinics. While the National Department of Health (NDoH) has…
An intense week of exchange of experiences and capacity building linked to wildlife and biodiversity protection has taken place in Kinshasa, the Democratic Republic of the Congo. A major result of the regional initiative that lies under the framework of the UNWTO/Chimelong Initiative on Wildlife Conservation and Sustainable Tourism has been the Declaration of the Kinshasa…
Zimnat Life Assurance has launched the Zimnat Security Plan, an exciting and affordable life assurance policy which provides life cover of $10 000 from as little as $14,67 per month, depending on the age of the person whose life is assured. The Zimnat Security Plan is targeted at those in the Civil Service or private…
By Byron Mutingwende “My weight had reduced to 31kg but I am now at 50kg and improving daily. I am HIV positive and was susceptible to multiple infections. Thanks to the feeding programme at Sakupwanya Clinic here in Mutasa District, I look forward to living longer since my adherence to anti-retroviral therapy and TB…
By Byron Mutingwende Judith Mafunga Chikono, a member of the Neverlate Horticulture group in Ward 18 of Mutasa District recounts how she has benefitted from the Improved Nutrition and Sustainable Production for Increased Resilience and Economic Growth (INSPIRE) project. “Through INSPIRE, I received theoretical and practical training on good agricultural practices of horticultural…
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…
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. …
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,…
By Patricia Mashiri The Harare City Mayor Bernard Manyenyeni has urged all aspiring councillors to be committed to their work once they are elected into office. He made these remarks at a special engagement with aspiring councillors of different political parties.He said the person who wants to serve as a councillor should have the people…
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…
By Eric M Moyo I am now more than ready to vote, and now the wait seems like a long time. I left before I am ready to go and scribble what could be perhaps one of the most important Xs in my life on a ballot paper. Besides, when do I ever get to…
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…
This year’s edition of the Harare International Festival of the Arts (HIFA) is set to explode to life from the 1st to the 6th of May 2018 with 250 visiting artists from 33 countries expected to jet in to the country to participate in what will surely be an unforgettable lifetime experience. Officially opening this…
The ‘Chaka-Chaya neEcoCash’ promotion is back, offering much bigger prizes and affording much more people the chance to win thousands of prizes, the company has said. “There are over one million dollars’ worth of prizes to be won and more than 150 000 individual customers are guaranteed to win, “ said Econet’s Cassava Zimbabwe…
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…
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…
By Farai Chirimumimba I love anniversaries, especially when it comes to album releases in Zimbabwe. Worldwide groundbreaking albums are usually celebrated when they reach 25 years and onwards with a re-issue and sale of merchandise. Although in Zimbabwe actual release dates of music albums of the 90’s are hard to find, nothing can stop us…
By Patricia Mashiri The Zimbabwe Cricket board has been given a 7-day ultimatum to resign or be forced to step down. The decision was reached after it failed to satisfy stakeholders’ interests. Temba Mliswa, the Norton legislator, gave the Zimbabwe Cricket board led by Tavengwa Mukuhlani a 7-day ultimatum to resign from their positions so…
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….
Innovation unlocks the potential of the youths for development, Bishow Parajuli, the United Nations (UN) Resident Coordinator for Zimbabwe has said. He was speaking at the Zimbabwe Youth National Awards ceremony held at the Rainbow Towers Hotel in Harare under the theme “unlocking the potential of youth through innovation.” The event was meant to celebrate…
By Patricia Mashiri The Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) is the most common viral infection of the reproductive tract. It causes cervical cancer which is the leading cause of death among most Zimbabwean women. The Ministry of Health and Child Care together with United Nation Children’s Fund (UNICEF) and World Health Organisation (WHO) have joined hands…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
By Joyce Mukucha In a rare show of love and unity, the Ruth Pasi Foundation entertained and fed people with albinism at a colourful event held in Ruwa recently. Speaking to people with albinism on the 29th of March 2018 at Ruwa Rehabilitation Centre, Mrs Ruth Pasi, the Founder and Director of the foundation, said…
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…
Staff Writer Norton Member of the House of Assembly, Hon Temba Mliswa yesterday handed over more than 160 sheets of bed linen and blankets to Norton Hospital. Speaking to hospital staff, patients and visitors who gathered to witness the donation, Hon Mliswa lauded the corporate sector for heeding his pleas to assist in bettering the…
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…
By Joyce Mukucha For a household to be called a ‘home’, it is because of a woman, yes a man is important but a woman has a caring heart which energies her to stand as a gallant solider, toil and risk for the well-being of her family. Women are the backbone of sustainable livelihoods in…
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…
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…
