By Farai Chirimumimba From 25 November Zimbabwe will join the rest of the world in commemorating the International Day for elimination of Violence against Women, to 10 December. The 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence (GBV) Campaign is a time to highlight action to end violence against women and girls around the world. The…
By Farai Chirimumimba It’s not enough to put people in parliaments, political parties need to be inclusive, other processes accessible. Persons with disabilities (PWDs) face a whole range of legal and practical barriers in exercising their right to political participation. In one of my article titled: “Inclusion of persons with disabilities in electoral process paramount”,…
By Thabani Dube Harare Muslims from across Zimbabwe have been urged to emulate the grandson of the Prophet Muhammad peace be upon him (SAW), Hussein who was murdered for standing for justice, peace and unity, said Sheikh Al-Haji Kamala Jula. Speaking during the commemoration of the life and sacrifice of Hussein in Harare on 9…
By Thabani Dube Harare The trend of below-target funding from the national budget to the social sectors, including to health, renders tje sectors over-reliant on donors and risks the long term sustainability of programmes, a UN country boss has said. Acting UN Resident Coordinator, who is also UNICEF Country Representative, Dr Mohamed Ayoya, on 9…
By Byron Mutingwende and Patricia Mashiri In Mbare, Martha Chimwe (not real name) is afraid the 2008-9 cholera outbreak that claimed four of her family members in one week had returned to kill her grandson (nine) who has a running stomach. Martha’s fears are compounded by the reality that in Matapi Flats – her home…
By Byron Mutingwende The Anti-Trafficking Inter-Ministerial Committee (ATIMC) capacity building workshop held in Harare recently is a sign that Zimbabwe is committed to addressing human trafficking. In his keynote address while officially opening the workshop, Obert Mpofu, the Minister of Home Affairs said it was imperative to have a national-driven response to the…
By Farai Chirimumimba The complexities of contemporary political conflicts in Zimbabwe, coupled with for instance the electoral polarisation and economic crisis need opposition political parties to engage more holistic models of political strategy that incorporate conflict transformation and prioritize economic development and social safety nets. This has given rise to case approaches that debate an…
By Farai Chirimumimba In 1999 when the Movement for Democratic Change (MDC) was formed, there has been effort to reverse the trend of political despair and disillusionment which characterise political life. This attempt manifests in the demand for democratisation and good governance. The long years of political misrule and bad governance exemplified by personalised ZANU-PF…
By Mantoe Phakathi in Bonn for Climate Home News African campaigners called for US negotiators to be barred from climate talks under way in Bonn, Germany, at a press conference on Tuesday. Members of the Pan African Climate Justice Alliance (PACJA) said they were planning to circulate a petition to show support for kicking the US…
By Byron Mutingwende The Crisis in Zimbabwe Coalition (CiZC) is worried that the country continues to be plunged into a leadership crisis following the serious infighting within the ruling party Zanu (PF). “Ordinarily, the Coalition does not comment on internal affairs of political parties but given the conflation of the state and the ruling party…
By Patricia Mashiri The Harare city council is thriving to give best service delivery in the town. In trying to come up with best results the board held a rapid results initiative mid-term review workshop in the capital in which various departments including sanitation and potable water, among others, were looked into. This mid-term review…
By Byron Mutingwende Despite being a continent with abundant natural resources that present a massive potential for progress, mineral leakages are hampering Africa’s development. Dr Fanwell Kenala Bokosi, the Executive Director of the African Forum and Network on Debt and Development revealed that at the summer school on “strengthening natural resource governance in Africa”…
By Byron Mutingwende God loves people and so for Emmanuel Mari, the gospel musical journey started at an early age and from humble beginnings is set to scale greater heights. Mari was born in Mutikizizi, under Chief Ziki’s area in Bikita on 8 April 1992. He did his primary education at Mutikizizi Primary…
By Wallace Mawire The PPC Imaginarium, a competition originating from neighbouring South Africa will take place in Zimbabwe for the first time, according to a National Gallery of Zimbabwe (NGZ) spokesperson. According to the spokesperson, the PPC Imaginarium is a modern art and design competition whose main thrust is to support emerging artists and designers…
With only two weeks to go before the Finale, last night’s Idols SA came with a twist – a plane ticket to London, UK, for the three remaining at the end of the show. The Top Four were paired with former Idols contenders for their duet round, which saw the return of Season Nine winner Musa, Season 10 and 11’s Top…
Farhana Yamin warns that in the confidential atmosphere of international negotiations, transgressions go unreported and unpunished By Megan Darby from Climate Home News Sexual harassment is going unreported and unpunished in the confidential atmosphere of UN climate negotiations, a veteran of the process warned on the eve of talks in Bonn. In a deeply personal article for…
By Byron Mutingwende and Patricia Mashiri The Full Gospel Church (FGC) is on an evangelism crusade to build a spiritual relationship between God and man through a demonstration of love and care. Bishop Erifas Mugege, the FGC president highlighted the issue during the church’s annual conference held in Shamva, Mashonaland central province. …
By Patricia Mashiri Tatenda Mahachi rekindled his love with South African fans at a memorable gig that was sold out in Durban. It was his first appearance since the passing on of his friend Sifiso Ncwane with whom he had collaborated at many shows in that country. Internationally renowned artists like Sipho Makhabane, Deborah Fraser…
By Byron Mutingwende Zimbabwe is in the process of developing Food Based Dietary Guidelines (FBDGs) to promote consumption of healthy and nutritious diet. Monica Muti, the Nutrition Intervention Manager in the Ministry of Health and Child Care said the process is being led by the Ministry of Health and Ministry of Agriculture Mechanisation and Irrigation…
The international medical humanitarian organization Doctors Without Borders/Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) announced this week it can now purchase generic hepatitis C medicines for as low as $1.40 per day, or $120 per 12-week treatment course, for two key medicines used to treat and cure this disease, sofosbuvir and daclatasvir. This dramatic price reduction—which will benefit…
By Byron Mutingwende Stakeholders have reiterated the call to end malnutrition in all its forms in line with the Sustainable Development Goals. This emerged at the Zimbabwe Nutrition Association (ZimNA) inaugural conference held at Rainbow Towers Hotel in Harare. The conference was a platform for sharing ideas and experiences as a way of…
Published on 02/11/2017, 11:42am Lack of expertise means money for climate protection is spent on consultancy fees, which African officials say end up back in wealthy countries By Mantoe Phakathi in Manzini Even as they plan to demand more cash at UN talks in Bonn this week, poor countries lack the ability to initiate and implement climate projects,…
By Byron Mutingwende Eight-year-old Tambudzai Mashereni (not real name) struggled to carry a 20-litre bucket of water that her stepmother put on her head. The borehole is a kilometre away. She just found herself in that painful situation and knew from the treatment that the woman who made her do back-breaking work was not her…
Tag a Life International (TaLI) with the support of Econet Zimbabwe and that of Elevate this past Saturday the 28th of October 2017 launched its first ever Girls and Young Women’s Annual Conference which is set to empower girls from across the country with exposure opportunities, knowledge of their rights, to share their experiences, learn…
By Byron Mutingwende The government has launched the “district risk profiles” in a bid to ensure a national integrated food and nutrition security information system that provides timely and reliable information on the food and nutrition security situation and the effectiveness of programmes and informs decision-making. In his speech during the launch at…
Zimbabwe’s current political conundrum is hinged on Zanu PF’s weakness and the opposition’s confusion. Zanu PF is engulfed in a fierce succession battle and it has never been this weak since its formation in 1963. On the other hand, the opposition finds itself enmeshed in the doldrums of confusion. By PATSON DZAMARA In other words,…
… Bets on new TMT model to drive business growth … HARARE (October 31, 2017) – Econet Wireless Zimbabwe today announced solid half-year financial results for the 6 months from March to August 31, 2017, posting a 17% increase in revenue of $353 million, and an increase in profit to $49 million, buoyed by…
By Farai Chirimumimba Recent elections in Zimbabwe have been contentious with the voters roll narrative taking centre stage apart from the violence that has been witnessed. According to Zimbabwe Election Support Network (ZESN) report 2013 harmonised elections, ”past elections, successive audits of the voters’ roll done by civil society organisations have shown that the roll…
By Byron Mutingwende There is a need for national and international coordination and cooperation among the relevant authorities and agencies involved in border management and trade facilitation to have open, but well controlled and secured borders, it has emerged. Marcellino Ramkishun, Senior Migration Management Specialist from the IOM African Capacity Building Centre, in…
By Byron Mutingwende and Patricia Mashiri The government of Zimbabwe recognises the centrality of churches to the social, political and economic development of the country and supports freedom of worship, a Cabinet Minister has said. Makhosini Hlongwane, the Minister of sports, recreation, arts and culture made the remarks while officially opening the Apostolic…
Thabani Dube Harare At least, 42 people have died due to malaria and 2,821 confirmed cases recorded in Harare since the beginning of 2017, Spiked can reveal. City of Harare, Director of Health Services, Dr Prosper Chonzi confirmed that the city this year recorded a sharp increase in both malaria cases and deaths due to…
By Byron Mutingwende The Apostolic Christian Council of Zimbabwe (ACCZ) Harare Province has reiterated its support for Robert Mugabe’s presidency and his government, as the country heads towards the 2018 elections. This emerged at the ACCZ Congress in Bulawayo running from 27-29 October 2017. “The ACCZ Harare Province categorically and unequivocally supports the…
By Byron Mutingwende Jamican reggae and dancehall superstar Tarrus Riley is a humble man despite his worldwide fame. The superstar told journalists at a press conference in Harare ahead of his show on Saturday that his upbringing has made him to be the humble man that he is today despite being known as…
By Wallace Mawire The Anglican Wabvuwi Guild will this Saturday officially open its memorial clinic, which was built at St Claire’s Mangwende in Murewa following the death of five members of the church in a road accident near the mission’s turn off. According to Precious Shumba, Chairperson of the Information and Publicity Committee of the guild, the…
By Byron Mutingwende The launch of Econet’s “Swipe into Ecocash” facility today (Wednesday 25 October 2017) is set to improve financial inclusion among Zimbabweans battling a crippling liquidity crisis. Natalie Jabangwe-Morris, the Ecocash Manager, speaking during the launch said Ecocash is indeed Zimbabwe’s largest mobile money platform, driving 98 per cent of mobile…
Speak out for Animals (SOFA) is concerned about the capture of baby Elephants in Zimbabwe that will be sold off to China. The animal advocates made the statement in order to highlight the avoidable suffering that the baby elephants will be subjected to. The Guardian recently released a shocking and upsetting footage of a baby…
By Byron Mutingwende Agriculture has the potential to create employment opportunities for young men and women, a senior government official has said. Dr Desire Sibanda, the Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Youth Development, Empowerment and Indigenisation of Zimbabwe hinted that trajectory in his keynote address at the SP3 Capacity Development Workshop on…
The non-violent protest by rural teachers and the generality of ordinary citizens who are reeling under the gruesome effects of the man-made economic meltdown in Zimbabwe will enter its third edition this Friday, 27 October 2017. Dubbed #PocketsOut, #HomwePanze, #IzikhwamaPandle, the protest aims to mobilize citizens who are suffering due to the incessant cash crisis…
By Byron Mutingwende The promotion and protection of human rights is one of the key purposes and guiding principles of the United Nations (UN), Elasto Mugwadi, the Chairperson of the Zimbabwe Human Rights Commission (ZHRC) has said. Mugwadi made the remarks at the commemoration of the UN Day held at the World Health…
By Patricia Mashiri After enduring the ravages of climate change, Zimbabwe has taken bold steps to rectify the problem by becoming a member of and actively participating in the Paris Conference as a way of ways of reducing the disasters. Oppah Muchinguri, the Minister of Water and Climate, made the call at the National Pre-Conference…
By Byron Mutingwende Telecom regulator Potraz releases quarterly industry report Econet maintains top spot in mobile sector The local telecommunications regulator, the Postal and Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (Potraz) has just released its second quarter report (covering May to July 2017) highlighting how the sector’s performance, based on how key players in the industry performed…
By Thabani Dube The Acting Ambassador of Sudan to Zimbabwe, Rida Osman says the Government of Zimbabwe must initiate dialogue with the United States of America to end economic sanctions and travelling restrictions. The Acting Ambassador, who is also the Deputy Head of Mission in Harare, told this journalist at a recently held press conference…
By Byron Mutingwende Trinity Musarurwa tenders her lettuce in the community-owned garden in Masiyarwa area, Zvimba District of Mashonaland West Province. She has five beds of her own in the large piece of land fenced for a garden in which a borehole was also drilled, courtesy of the benevolence of a non-governmental organisation’s donation….
By Byron Mutingwende A raft of turnaround measures being implemented by Hwange Colliery Company Limited are bearing positive fruits, Board Chairman Winston Chitando has revealed. Chitando made the remarks at a media and stakeholders cocktail in Harare on 19 October 2017. “On behalf of the board, I am more gratified to announce…
By Byron Mutingwende A well-managed migration system enables both governments and citizens to effectively utilise and access resources for economic growth, it has emerged. This comes as international migration has risen to the top of the global policy agenda. According to the United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs (Trends in International…
