With the Zimbabwean economy opening up and new possibilities for trade emerging, Zimnat has established a specialist division offering trade credit insurance to cover the risk of payment default that a trader supplying goods on credit faces. The new stand-alone division, which is located at 71 Mull Road in Harare’s Belvedere suburb, also offers…
Priscah Mupfumira, the Minister of Tourism and Hospitality Industry had a networking meeting with a group of tourism business people comprising tour wholesalers, tour operators and travel agents as well as Zimbabweans who are working in Dubai. The meeting was graced by the tourism business people from Dubai, the rest of the Gulf Cooperation Council…
Government’s enshrinement programme is set to take heritage tourism to greater heights following the allocation of resources from treasury. This was announced by the minister of Tourism and Hospitality Industry, Honourable Prisca Mupfumira in a telephone interview from Dubai, where she is attending the Arabian Travel Market. Said Minister Mupfumira: “We received news of the…
Econet Wireless Zimbabwe today took its channel engagement drive to the country’s southern region, where it hosted an event to reward its top-performing brand ambassadors in Matabeleland provinces. The country’s largest telecommunications and technology company honoured its brand ambassadors from the region – which covers Bulawayo, Matabeleland North and Matabeleland South provinces – at…
Preliminary data showed that virtually all source markets reported higher tourism spending in 2017, reflecting continued strong demand for international tourism across all world regions. Both emerging and advanced economies fuelled growth, led by the United States which spent US$ 12 billion more on travel abroad. China spent US$ 8 billion more, consolidating its leadership…
By Byron Mutingwende The United States (US) Department of State is funding a project to complement the government of Zimbabwe in the fight against human trafficking. Speaking at the launch, Melusi Matshiya, the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Home Affairs and Cultural Heritage said in line with international best practices, the government…
By Zimbabwe Lawyers for Human Rights Information Department HIGH Court Judge Justice Amy Tsanga will on Thursday 26 April 2018 preside over the hearing and determination of an urgent chamber application filed by Zimbabwe Nurses Association seeking an order to restrain and interdict the Health Services Board (HSB), Health and Child Care Minister Hon. David…
By Joyce Mukucha The Harare Water Department is working tirelessly to reduce water loss in different suburbs as well as ensuring that it promotes high quality, affordable and accessible water for all residents. This would be achieved through capacitating and utilising control centres and developing a hydraulic model to manage water flows and control pressures….
By Patricia Mashiri Thomas Mapfumo the Chimurenga music legend bemoaned piracy for killing the music industry and called for solutions to the problem as a matter of urgency. Piracy is the illegal duplication of music, film and books for sale. It has becpome the day to day business of vendors on the streets. At his…
Gideon Madzikatidze and Byron Mutingwende Churches should be non partisan and project themselves as custodians of peace, unity and development ahead of the the 2018 general elections, Vincent Goredema, the Overseer of the United Apostolic Faith Church of God has said. He made the remarks during the absorption and confirmation of 75 women into the…
The Zimbabwe Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) has applauded President Emmerson Mnangagwa for assigning Lands Minister Perence Shiri to identify a farm to give to the late former Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangirai’s family. “We as a party which stands for economic freedom and for landless people believe that these are correct steps by the new government…
By Byron Mutingwende Chief Fortune Zephaniah Charumbira seeks to assume the presidency of the Pan Africa Parliament (PAP) so that he would transform that institution to uplift the lives of people on the continent. “Africa remains poor in terms of development. It is notorious for the high levels of unemployment and poverty. The…
By Byron Mutingwende Prophet Ephias Jengeta, the Founder of Family Worship Tabernacle International led pastors under the banner of the Joshua Caleb Network and the Tehillar Christian Network on a solidarity prayer tour of Parliament on 20 April 2018. With more than 50 church leaders, the Parliament solidarity prayer tour constituted church leaders…
By Farai Chirimumimba Worldwide, Independence remarks have been undoubtedly political, they usually follow the same pattern which includes counting the years since Independence, extol on the virtue of liberty and unity. For the past 38 years Zimbabweans have been accustomed to the underlying themes through former president Robert Mugabe and now Emmerson Mnangagwa who is…
The President of the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank), Dr. Benedict Oramah, yesterday in New York received the Leadership Award of New York University’s (NYU) Africa House as the institute celebrated its biennial gala. Presenting the award, Prof. Yaw Nyarko, Director of the Africa House, said that Dr. Oramah was chosen because of his outstanding contributions in…
Legendary Chimurenga music icon Dr Thomas Mapfumo has retraced his footsteps back home after a 14-year self-imposed absence that saw him being welcomed by a legion of his fans in a heroic fashion. True to his iconic status, Dr Mapfumo appeared at a press conference in the company of music superstar Dr Oliver Mtukudzi and…
The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) joined the Ministers of Tourism of the G20 economies meeting in Buenos Aires in calling upon the G20 leaders to consider including tourism in their Agenda for its capacity to create more and better jobs. In his meeting with the President of Argentina, Mauricio Macri, and current G20 Chair, UNWTO…
BY TAFADZWA MURANGANWA An American mining investor is supporting local mining communities by extending various philanthropic works to them. MGG Holdings founded by Frederick R. McKoy, a United States business mogul, has its Zimbabwe subsidiary, MGG Advisory. The mining conglomerate has already started helping youths in Zvishavane who are into mining by giving them…
By Byron Mutingwende The minister of tourism and hospitality industry, Priscah Mupfumira has announced a new paradigm to effect measures that foster tourism revival. In her speech during a media cocktail at Cresta Lodge in Harare on 19 April 2018, Mupfumira said her ministry and the Zimbabwe Tourism Authority was embarking on a…
By Patricia Mashiri and Joyce Mukucha Finally the controversial Naija musician David Adedeji Adeleke popularly known as Davido has landed today for the forthcoming Saturday 30 Billion Dollar Concert. The musician has failed to come to Zimbabwe twice following many controversial incidents some of them which were related to murder of some of his band…
By Byron Mutingwende ZB Bank has been the perennial sponsor and partner of the Harare International Festival of the Arts (HIFA) in its quest to impact the lives of people in the different communities. Speaking at a press conference in Harare on 19 April 2018, Emilia Mabika, the ZB Group Head of Marketing…
By Byron Mutingwende The International Organisation for Migration (IOM) Zimbabwe office has donated a public address (PA) system to the ministry of home affairs and cultural heritage to support the national response to human trafficking. Speaking at the official handover of the PA system, Melusi Matshiya, the Permanent Secretary for the ministry of…
By Byron Mutingwende The British Embassy and its Department for International Development (DFID) in Zimbabwe and other stakeholders held a summit in Harare to put disability issues on the map and foster inclusivity. The summit in Harare was a precursor to the Global Disability Summit to be held in London in the United…
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…
