Command Agriculture Scheme Exhibiting at Harare Agricultural Show

By Patricia Mashiri The command agriculture scheme that is being spearheaded by the government with the aim of ensuring food self-sufficiency is exhibiting at the 2017 Harare Agricultural Show. The scheme aims to boost agricultural production. Farmers receive loans in the form of irrigation equipment, inputs and chemicals, mechanised equipment, electricity and water payment, which…

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ILO workshop seeks to promote media communication of labour rights

By Byron Mutingwende The International Labour Organisation (ILO) identifies the media as a key player in fighting injustices associated with labour and is holding a media workshop with journalists in Livingstone, Zambia, in pursuit of promoting communication of workers’ rights. Speaking at the workshop dubbed “Communicating Labour Rights”, Alexio Musindo, the Director, ILO Country office…

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ILO Future of Work Initiative hailed

The International Labour Organisation (ILO) launches on Monday 21 August 2017 a high-level Global Commission on the Future of Work initiative. Two serving heads of state or government co-chairing the Commission: Ameenah Gurib-Fakim, President of Mauritius, and Stefan Löfven, Prime Minister of Sweden will chair the commission. The Commission brings together some 20 experts from…

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OPC at 2017 Harare Agricultural Show to enhance food security

The Office of the President and Cabinet (OPC) is exhibiting at the 2017 Harare Agricultural Show in line with the Zimbabwe Agenda for Sustainable Socio-Economic Transformation (ZIMASSET)’s goal of enhancing food and nutrition security. “The Office of the President and Cabinet (OPC) stand will exhibit under the theme: Zim ASSET Fostering Linkages in the Seed…

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Netone launches OneCover and OneTech to transform lives for better

By Byron Mutingwende   One of the leading mobile telephony service providers, NetOne is set to transform the lives of the generality of the Zimbabwean population following its launch of two important products namely OneCover and OneTech.   Speaking during the launch in Harare on 17 August 2017, Brian Mutandiro, the NetOne Acting Chief Executive…

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Hola” La Liga on DStv Family!

Even more fans of Spanish football will have access to Spain’s La Liga with the introduction of matches from this internationally popular soccer league to the DStv Family bouquet, which , along with DStv Access  will soon also be boosted by several new, additional channels. Lovemore Mangwende, chief executive officer  of MultiChoice Zimbabwe, said the…

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Mugabe University Grant: A Case of Misplaced Priorities: CiZC

By Crisis in Zimbabwe Coalition The Crisis in Zimbabwe Coalition (CiZC) is alarmed and worried at the wanton abuse of public funds following the award of close to US$1bn to President Mugabe to build a private university.  The award follows an approval by cabinet to build a US$1 billion university in Mashonaland Central Province through a…

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Media portrayal and employment conditions of PWDs still worrisome

By Byron Mutingwende and Patricia Mashiri The portrayal of people with disabilities (PWDs) and their employment in the sector still remains worrisome with stakeholders calling for an inclusive approach towards addressing the needs of this marginalised group. In his opening remarks at a workshop dubbed “The Media and Disability: Opportunities and Challenges” held in Harare…

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Green initiative to steer industrial transformation

By Byron Mutingwende The United Nations Industrial Development Organisation (UNIDO), the Government of Zimbabwe and the Business Council for Sustainable Development of Zimbabwe (BCSDZ) are partnering in pursuit of a Green Industry Initiative to promote industrial energy efficiency and embrace renewable energy for productive use. It has emerged that despite the existing knowledge on energy…

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RBZ, Miracle Missions, ARC promoting financial inclusion and good health of PWDs

By Patricia Mashiri and Byron Mutingwende In an effort to promote financial inclusion among people with disabilities (PWDs) and afford them quality health services, the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ), the Adult Rape Clinic (ARC) and Miracle Missions partnered to capacitate this excluded group. In her speech at the networking meeting with PWDs held at…

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2017 Harare Agricultural Show comes as country attains food secure status

By Byron Mutingwende   Preparations for the 2017 Harare Agricultural Show are exciting as they follow a successful agricultural season with food security assured, it has emerged.   In his address while addressing journalists on the preparations, Dr. Anxious Masuka, the Chief Executive Officer of the Zimbabwe Agricultural Society (ZAS) said the Harare Show sought…

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Weekend soccer review updates

Edward Makuzva As teams battle to consolidate positions on the log standings, this Wednesday the Castle Lager soccer premiership games for week 21 kicks off across the country. The pace setters on the pile, Ngezi Platinum Stars takes on Yadah FC at Baobab stadium in Mhondoro tomorrow. The Tonderai Ndiraya coached side are now on 40 points after…

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Promote good corporate governance and accountability – local authorities urged

By Byron Mutingwende and Patricia Mashiri   In order to build a positive image and attract investment, local authorities have been urged to espouse good corporate governance and accountability in their day-to-day operations.   In his remarks during the official opening of the 2017 Local Government Investment Conference (LOGIC) held at the Harare International Conference…

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Malnutrition in Pakistan high due to lack of breastfeeding: MSF

Health Reporter The Doctors Without Borders/MSF has expressed concern at the alarming trend in Dera Murad Jamali, Baluchistan – Pakistan, where many children are suffering from malnutrition due to lack of breast feeding. Malnutrition is also being further caused by poor health seeking behaviour, unsafe drinking water and unhygienic practices in the area. Doctors Without Borders…

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ICC Chairman to visit Zimbabwe

By Edward Makuzva   The International Cricket Council (ICC) Chairman, Mr Shashank Manohar, is expected to arrive in Zimbabwe on Tuesday, 8 August 2017for a five-day official visit.   The visit by the ICC Chairman is aimed at strengthening cricketing ties and exploring areas of further cooperation between the world cricket governing body and Zimbabwe Cricket…

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Breastfeed at work – women told

By Edward Makuzva Minister of Health and Child Care, Dr David Parirenyatwa has urged workplace, formal or informal sectors to create an enabling environment that allow time for women to breast feed during working hours. Addressing delegates yesterday,at Zimbabwe Grounds, Highfield at the official launch of the 2017 World breastfeeding Week, Minister Parirenyatwa said the…

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SADC, AU seek to manage Internet traffic within its borders

By Byron Mutingwende The Southern African Development Community (SADC), with support from the African Union (AU), is seeking to establish a regional cross-border interconnection framework and the regional interconnection offer (RIO). Speaking at a validation workshop held in Harare recently, Dr. Sam Kundishora, Zimbabwe’s Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Information and Communication Technology, Postal…

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Africa CDC centre to improve NCDs surveillance, preparedness and response

By Health Correspondent Central African countries meeting last week on Thursday and Friday operationalised the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention’s (Africa CDC) Regional Collaborating Centre (RCC). The centre will coordinate the efforts of Burundi, Cameroon, Congo, Gabon, Equatorial Guinea, Central African Republic, Democratic Republic of Congo, Sao Tomé and Principe and Chad to jointly strengthen surveillance, emergency…

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SafAIDS youth programme addresses cultural barriers to HIV

By Nevson Mpofu Tradition and culture negatively impact programmes that empower many promising young people. Although young people might still be disadvantaged by several social , economic and political factors related to culture and tradition, SAFAIDS, an HIV and AIDS regional organisation has taken a stance towards African values which over the past decades have…

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Implement human rights treaties and obligations: Government urged

By Byron Mutingwende The government has been urged to implement various human rights treaty obligations it has ratified in order to promote peace and democracy. This emerged at a capacity building workshop held in Harare on Monday 31 July 2017 where government representatives reinforced Zimbabwe’s commitment to implement, monitor and report on the country’s human…

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ERC hails progress towards electoral transparency

The Election Resource Centre (ERC) – an independent electoral management body, has welcomed progress made by the Zimbabwe Electoral Commission (ZEC) towards enhancing transparency. In a statement, the ERC welcomed Statutory Instrument 85 (S.I. 85) of 2017 that was gazetted by ZEC on the 21st of July 2017 which outlines new voter registration regulations ahead…

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Ensure equal representation of women and men in politics and decision-making

By Byron Mutingwende   Calls for ensuring the equal representation of women and men in politics took centre stage at the consultative workshop for “increasing women participation in decision making” held at the Harare International Conference Centre in Harare on Wednesday 26 July 2017.   In her remarks during the workshop, Nyasha Chikwinya, the Minister…

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