USAID, WFP food assistance partnership targets 700 000 needy people during lean season

The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) has today contributed US$36.7 million on behalf of the American people to help the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) provide food assistance at the peak of the lean season between October and March next year. In a year marked by COVID-19, climatic shocks, food and fuel…

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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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SA Parly Speaker to address Côte d’Ivoire Official Opening Ceremony of Parliament

South Africa’s National Assembly (NA) Speaker Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula arrived in Abidjan – Côte d’Ivoire yesterday on a special visit to address the official opening of the Côte d’Ivoire National Assembly as a guest of honour today Monday 3 April 2023 in Hemicycle, Abidjan, the Capital City. An invitation was extended to Speaker Mapisa-Nqakula by her…

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Zimbabwe launches COVID-19 Documentary

The United Nations has commended President Emmerson Mnangagwa, and the Government of Zimbabwe for the initiative taken to produce a COVID-19 Documentary ‘Fighting the Wave – How a Nation United to Fight the COVID-19 Pandemic’ showcasing how Zimbabwe responded to the COVID-19 pandemic. In his speech during the launch today, Dr. Tajudeen Oyewale, the Acting UN…

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Zimbabwe Urged to Produce its Competitive Local Products

By Joyce Mukucha Developing a robust industrial and commercial sector is vital for import substitution and crucial following Zimbabwe’s ratification of the Africa Continental Free Trade Area (AFCFTA) in 2019, a government official has said. Officially opening the Buy Zimbabwe-Buy Local Summit in Harare yesterday, Vice President who is also the Minister of Health and…

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Mobilise youths’ voices in achieving SDGs: Parajuli

By Byron Mutingwende   Zimbabwe’s United Nations Resident Coordinator, Bishow Parajuli has said that it is important to mobilise the voices of the youths who should play an active role in the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Parajuli made the remarks at Junior Chamber International’s (JCI) 2017 Go4Gold Opening Night Ceremony event held…

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Discovery of Mandadzaka’s Late Stone Age site

By Nimrod Ushe A fascinating Stone Age habitat has been reported to the Spiked Online Media by one of the denizens in Bikita District. It is situated approximately three kilometres south-west of Mandadzaka Shopping Centre in Munatsi Village and adjacent to Musaizi river.  Speaking to Spiked Online Media, Allan Muridzo said that  “There is a…

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Consultations on climate change national adaptation planning for Zimbabwe roar to life

The first round of consultations for the climate change national adaptation planning was kicked off in Harare today, drawing representatives from the government, academia, the private sector, traditional leaders, vulnerable groups, and the media. In his opening remarks at the National Adaptation Planning – Monitoring, Reviewing and Reporting System Theory of Change Workshop for the…

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Treatment adherence vital for winning fight against HIV and AIDS

By Staff Writer Raffingora – Zvimba North Constituency legislator and Ministry of Local Government Deputy Minister, Hon Marian Chombo has urged young people living with HIV to continue having a positive outlook on life and support each other in treatment adherence for healthy living. Donating winter shoes to various HIV+ children and adolescents members of…

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Stop the MaShurugwi criminals: Stakeholders

Following a spate of violent attacks by machete wielding gangs targeting gold producing areas, stakeholders have called on authorities to stop this menace in order to restore peace and tranquility. This emerged at the multi-stakeholder conference organised by the Zimbabwe Environmental Law Association (ZELA) with support from the European Partnership for Responsible Minerals (EPRM) held…

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Merjury Nyarumwe unveils uplifting Gospel album

Writes Chimeno Azriel   Last Saturday, Kadoma City’s gospel music scene witnessed a momentous occasion with the launch of Kadoma-based Mejury Nyarumwe’s debut album ‘Ngavavongwe’. The event, filled with soul-stirring performances and heartfelt testimonies, left an indelible mark on the hearts of all who attended, cementing the talented singer’s position as a leading voice in…

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Zambia and Zimbabwe commit to Mana Pools protection

By Elvis Dumba Harare – Zambia and Zimbabwe have committed to strengthening cooperation that will improve protection for the environment and natural resources. The two countries signed a memorandum of agreement on the Lower Zambezi Mana Pools (LOZAMAP) Transfrontier Conservation Area (TFCA). The signing ceremony was held in Harare a day after the continent celebrated…

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149th Inter-Parliamentary Union Assembly spotlights science and technology for sustainable development

Speaker of Parliament of Zimbabwe, Hon Advocate Jacob F.N Mudenda, and President of the Senate, Hon. Mabel M. Chinomona, are leading a Zimbabwean Parliamentary delegation to the 149th Inter-Parliamentary Union Assembly in Geneva, Switzerland where issues of science and technology are under the spotlight.   The Assembly and Related Meetings are scheduled for 12th to…

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Vaya to extend services to include tractors and ambulances

By the time the next planting season starts, farmers will be able to find a tractor within minutes, anywhere in Zimbabwe.  This is part of an ambitious plan by Vaya, a division of Cassava SmartTech, to expand the range of services available on its mobility and logistics App.  According to Cassava Smartech Zimbabwe CEO Mr…

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SADC launches regional humanitarian appeal in the wake of El-Nino-induced drought and floods

The Chairperson of the Southern African Development Community (SADC), His Excellency João Manuel Gonçalves Lourenço, President of the Republic of Angola on 20 May 2024 launched the SADC Regional Humanitarian Appeal of at least US$5.5 billion to support over 61 million people affected by the El Niño induced Drought and Floods The Humanitarian Appeal, which was launched during…

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2018-19 Summer Agricultural Season one of the driest since 1981: FEWSNET

By Byron Mutingwende   The Famine Early Warning Systems Network (FEWS NET) under the auspices of the SADC Food Agriculture and Natural Resources Directorate has said the 2018-19 Summer Agricultural season was one of the driest since 1981.   This was revealed by Dr. Tamuka Magadzire, the FEWS NET Regional Scientist for Southern Africa during…

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New ZLHR headquarters welcomed by human rights defenders

By Byron Mutingwende   Scores of people, particularly human rights activists, have welcomed the opening of the new headquarters of the Zimbabwe Lawyers for Human Rights (ZLHR) offices.   Promise Mkwananzi, the Spokesperson of Tajamuka – a protest movement calling for transparency and accountability from the leaders of the country and the resignation of President…

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CSCJF blames sanctions for fuelling economic crisis in Zimbabwe

By Abigail Mzimbawakhe (Midlands Correspondent) Participants at a discussion that was recently held at the Gweru Memorial Library by the Civil Society and Churches Joint Forum (CSCJF) blamed sanctions for fuelling Zimbabwe’s economic crisis. Whilst members of the forum blamed sanctions, many people were of the view that corruption and bad governance were the twin…

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Journalist Catherine Murombedzi pens a poem about gender-based violence

With the UN Women’s statistics on gender-based violence showing that nearly a third of women have suffered abuse in their lifetime, with cases rising during crises such as the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, Zimbabwean journalist Catherine Murombedzi has come up with a poem denouncing the vice. The poem also comes after Musasa Project, a leading organisation…

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New Zimbabwe Wildlife Leadership Program Will Focus on Rhino Conservation

The International Rhino Foundation (IRF) and the Wildlife Conservation Network are partnering to launch a new wildlife leadership program focusing entirely on rhino conservation practitioners. The program will begin in May.   This transformative program—Rising Wildlife Leaders: Careers—will equip local conservationists in the countries where rhinos live with the skills, mentorship, and career support they need to make a lasting…

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Kudakwashe Tagwirei, a Champion of Black Empowerment

By Tinashe Eric Muzamhindo Business mogul Kudakwashe Tagwirei remains a champion of black empowerment. I am an ardent follower Tagwirei’s business ventures and empowerment initiatives. His Command Agriculture scheme has benefited at least 78 000 medium to large–scale farmers who have benefited under the programme while more than 1.8 million households continue to benefit from…

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African Education Leaders Emphasise Holistic Approach to Learning at Continental Conference

The importance of school feeding programs and conducive learning environments took center stage during a key breakout session at the Continental Education Conference, which kickstarted on December 9, 2024, in Nouakchott, Mauritania, with experts highlighting the transformative potential of integrated approaches to education in Africa. Dr. Hameed Nuru, Director of the World Food Programme (WFP)…

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Gender justice attainable through women inclusion: Men’s Forum

By Lovemore Chazingwa Women and girls’ inclusion in the socio-economic development trajectory is among some of the most effective interventions to attain gender justice in society, a leading voice has said. Padare/Enkhundleni/Men’s Forum on Gender programs officer, Mr. Jonathana Chindewere made the remarks at First Lady Dr. Auxillia Mnangagwa’s Gota/Nhanga Male Engagement Session at Rimuka…

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Vaya to Introduce Electric Vehicles Move to solve Fuel Problem

Econet founder and Zimbabwean billionaire Mr Strive Masiyiwa says plans are under way for their Vaya logistics division to introduce electric vehicles so as to help ease the fuel problems facing the country.  Vaya is a new innovative product under Econet subsidiary, Cassava Smartech Zimbabwe, which links customers in need of logistics services such as…

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Zimbabwe Telecommunication Firms Seek Tariffs Hike

The Postal and Telecommunications Regulatory Authority of Zimbabwe (POTRAZ) says it is reviewing proposals by Mobile Network Operators (MNOs) for a tariff hike in light of movement in the exchange rate as determined on the inter-bank market. Potraz acting director general Kennedy Dewera yesterday said following the country’s Monetary Policy Statement (MPS) — which introduced…

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5th UNEA closes with strong nature action resolutions towards achieving SDGs

By Baboloki Semele Nairobi, Kenya: The 5th UN Environment Assembly concluded yesterday in Nairobi with 14 resolutions to strengthen actions for nature to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The Assembly is made up of the 193 UN Member States and convenes every two years to advance global environmental governance. The world’s ministers for the…

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TRALAC lays bare facts around African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA)

The Trade Law Centre (TRALAC) has laid bare the facts about the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) which is widely considered the continent’s gamechanger as far as trading is concerned. Spiked Online Media engaged Trudi Hartzenberg, the Executive Director of TRALAC for responses to frequently asked questions (FAQs), and the publication shares the responses…

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