By Elvis Dumba South Africa – Confederation of Southern African Football Associations (COSAFA) has honoured its former President, Dr. Phillip Chiyangwa for his contributions to regional football after he was named honourary president of COSAFA. Chiyangwa, who led the organization as President for five years, was honoured at the organization’s Annual General Meeting in Sandton…
By Dumisani O. Nkomo Since the World Health Organization declared COVID-19 as a global health emergency, Zimbabwe has since officially reported 9 cases and one fatality. The Zimbabwean government responded by putting in place a raft of measures to deal with the pandemic. I would like to suggest that over and beyond the Coronavirus pandemic…
Zimbabwe Revenue Authority (ZIMRA) is set to convene a breakfast meeting with tourism players at Holiday Inn Bulawayo on 14 October to explain tax regulation matters and how to improve modalities of doing business in the sector. The breakfast meeting take place between 7am to 8.30am will occur on the side-lines of the Sanganai/Hlanganani –…
Being gay is often described as one of the negative after-effects of colonisation. The residue of the hedonistic white man’s over-liberal approach to life, over-experimentation with things sexual and the downright sinful baseness of his mind. The African person who has gone on to exhibit any such traits is easily dismissed as having fallen culprit…
Exports generated by international tourism reached USD 1.7 trillion in 2018, a 4% increase in real terms over the previous year, a new report from the World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO) shows. For the seventh year in a row, tourism exports grew faster than merchandise exports (+3%), reflecting solid demand for international travel in a generally…
Mr. Alois Tsiga, the Project Coordinator for the Fourth National Communications and First Biennial Update under the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) for Zimbabwe has said there are low hanging fruits for the country in complying with such requirements. Speaking to Spiked Online Media in Harare today, Mr. Tsiga revealed that national…
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in collaboration with the Ministry of Local Government and Public Works (MoLGPW) is set to conduct a series of training workshops aimed at strengthening the capabilities of local authorities to engage effectively with the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA). These workshops will be held in Bulawayo and Mutare….
Yesterday was a great day for tourism as FastJet launched an inaugural flight from Victoria Falls to Maun in Botswana. The new service route will operate four times a week on a Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday. The new flight arrangement will provide the much-needed scheduled connectivity between Victoria Falls and Maun allowing visitors the…
People with disabilities are facing a plethora of challenges in accessing COVID-19 vaccines, a situation that exposes them to the vagaries of the deadly pandemic. Zimbabwe has plans to administer the vaccines to at least two-thirds of the country’s entire population as a means of curbing the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic. In response, campaigners…
The Speaker of the Parliament of Zimbabwe, Honorable Advocate Jacob F.N Mudenda arrived in Bali, Indonesia on 30th August 2024, where is attending the Indonesia-Africa Parliamentary Summit running from 31st August – 2nd September at the Grand Hyatt Hotel meant to foster social justice and sustainable economic development. Speaker Mudenda is accompanied by the…
Harare, 04 December 2024 59, 000 people succumb to rabies across the globe and Africa accounts for 25, 000 annually, with the majority being children and those living in marginalised communities, said a senior Government official. In his address to participants from around the world attending the International Course on the Surveillance and Control of…
By Lovemore Chazingwa and Godfrey Mavunduse VISITING internationally acclaimed woman of peace and cloth Dr.Hak Ja Han Moon has the key to the removal of sanctions imposed on the landlocked tropical country by super-power USA almost two decades ago, a local Archbishop has said. Archbishop Ndanga made the remarks at the last of pre-event press…
By Mike Robuck Verizon Business secured a deal to build a private 5G network at one of the Virginia Port Authority’s container terminals to test the use of autonomous vehicles and potentially replace Wi-Fi at the 275-acre site. Verizon Business picked Ericsson to provide the radios and packet core for the Virginia International Terminals (VIT)…
Drone technology is being used to collect and analyse data, and monitor irrigated areas, combat pests At a special event highlighting the partnership between the African Development Bank (www.AfDB.org) and Korea held on the sidelines of the Bank’s Annual Meetings, the role of drone technology to boost food productivity in Africa, was on full display….
By Desire Tshuma On Friday 5 February 2021, Women In Agriculture Union donated organic fertilizers to 1000 beneficiaries in Harare so as to promote and boost yields in diverse farming businesses. Speaking to Spiked Online Media, the founder, chairperson, and national coordinator for Women In Agriculture Union (WAU), Miss Olga Nhari said as a union…
By Elvis Dumba Chinhoyi – All is set for the Chinhoyi University of Technology (CUT) 5th International Conference coinciding with the tertiary institution”s 20th anniversary. The Conference themed “Innovation, Industrialization, Growth and Sustainable Development” is running from 13 March 2023 to 17 March 2023. The conference brings together regional and international academia to the Mashonaland…
By Joyce Mukucha and Anyway Yotamu The newly appointed United Nations (UN) Resident Coordinator to Zimbabwe Ms Mario Rebeiro has paid a courtesy call to the Vice President Kembo Mohadi at his Munhumutapa Offices in Harare to discuss issues concerning food security in Zimbabwe. Speaking to the press on the 10th of January 2020,VP Mohadi…
Today senior representatives from Government and the United Nations together with development partners, donors, civil society, and NGOs validated development results achieved in 2021 under the 2016-2021 Zimbabwe UN Development Assistance Framework (ZUNDAF) and agreed on priorities for 2022 and beyond under the new five year, 2022-2026 Zimbabwe UN Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework (ZUNSDCF). …
By Patricia Mashiri In a bid to foster collaboration in the region, the Southern African Development Community (SADC) medical councils have come up with a regulatory plan to ensure positive health outcomes for all. In pursuit of that goal,David Parirenyatwa, the Minister of Health and Child Care officially opened the SADC Medical and Dental Regulatory…
President Hage Geingob officially welcomed President Emmerson Mnangagwa at State House at the start of an official three day state visit by the Zimbabwean head of state. During a meeting held between the two heads of state, responsible government representatives from both countries signed seven agreements and memoranda of understanding that would further consolidate the…
The Embassy of Sweden in Zimbabwe’s partnerships are driven by the strategic imperative to create space for the pursuit of new strategic areas, particularly within Economic Empowerment and Environment and Climate Change. The remarks, through a press release, come as the Embassy has been made aware of an article circulating published by The Mirror, 28…
In a recent statement read on his behalf by his Vice President, Pekezela Nyathi, the President of the United African National Council (UANC), Rev. Gwinyai Muzorewa, emphasized the critical importance of Zimbabwe leveraging the upcoming SADC Summit as a pivotal opportunity for re-engagement with other nations and for revitalizing its economy. “Hosting the SADC Summit…
Celebrated Nigerian filmmaker, broadcaster, entrepreneur, and philanthropist, Mo Abudu, has been invited to join the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, (Oscars), as one of 29 producers, and the only African and Nigerian in this category. Abudu, who is CEO and Chairwoman of EbonyLife Media which includes EbonyLife TV, EbonyLife Studios, EbonyLife Films, EbonyLife…
A woman with albinism who has undergone four operations, three of them this year as a result of tumours that are growing on her head is seeking assistance to manage her hospital bills. Tendai Mukuvari (28) from Dora village in Mutare is fighting for dear life having undergone three surgeon operations this year alone to…
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…
It was rated by viewers as one of the best reality shows in Mzansi and topped the trends list week after week. Now The Bala Family is set to make a much-anticipated return to Mzansi Magic from August, and this season promises even more family drama. Siblings Pinky, Zwai, Loyiso, and Phelo and their mother, Mama…
Zimbabweans from all works of life have received the news of Alex Magaisa who reportedly died of cardiac arrest this morning with great shock. Alex Tawanda Magaisa (born December 9, 1975) was a United Kingdom-based Zimbabwean academic and lecturer of law at the Kent Law School of the University of Kent. He served as the…
The State of Palestine strongly condemns the recent Israeli attack on Gaza that resulted in the tragic killing of nine children of a respected paediatrician, Dr. Alaa al-Najjar at the Nasser Medical Complex. This heinous act is a stark reminder of Israel’s blatant disregard for international law and its continued perpetration of war crimes against…
By Goodwell Kazingizi Shamva District held its 2022 National Association of Primary-School Heads (NAPH) ball games at Wadzanayi primary school in Shamva on the 8th of July. It was a battle of three zones that form the district. The competitions saw Shamva South, West, and Central battling it out in volleyball, soccer, and…
Dumisani O Nkomo Zimbabwe is for the first time experiencing an interesting phenomenon of an incredible number of candidates especially for the Presidential and House of Assembly elections. It is critical for the electorate to make informed decisions about the kind of leaders that they elect. It has been quite a comic spectacle to witness…
By Bernard Marr A Chinese team of researchers has recently unveiled the world’s most powerful quantum computer – capable of manipulating 66 qubits of data. At the same time, a team at Cambridge University in the UK has created a quantum computing desktop operating system – which could be as significant a step at bringing quantum capabilities into…
Speaker Jacob F. N. Mudenda is in Windhoek alongside fellow Speakers of Parliament Presiding Officers for the Inaugural Orientation and Executive Committee (EXCO) Meeting of the SADC Parliamentary Forum, demonstrating Zimbabwe’s unwavering commitment to regional parliamentary cooperation. Yesterday, in a solemn tribute at Heroes’ Acre, Namibia’s official war memorial built to foster patriotic…
The Chinhoyi Residents Trust has petitioned medical officers to improve service delivery at Alaska Clinic in Mashonaland West Province. The petitioners are members of the Chinhoyi Residents Trust (CRT) whose line of work involves pushing for improved service delivery including access to quality and affordable health care in Chinhoyi. The petition is mindful of the fact…
By Elvis Dzvene Yes, Failure to plan, is planning to fail. If Zimbabwe is not careful the budget will be a mechanism to speed up down fall of its economy. Zimbabwe financial system will still fall in the same traps due to lack of proper planning to deal with source where the problem is emanating…
African governments must foster innovation and provide hands-on education solutions to young people if the continent is to beat the challenges of the next decade and meet global development targets. “Reality on the ground and the statistics do not meet, they are on parallel lines. There’s more of cram work in our educational system than…
As French oil giant TotalEnergies marks its 100th anniversary, African climate activists have issued a scathing critique of the company’s legacy through a satirical campaign titled TotalEnergies: 100 Years of Pollution. The satirical video TotalEnergies: 100 Years of Pollution exposes the gap between TotalEnergies’ claims of corporate social responsibility and the devastating reality of…
Zimbabwe Coalition on Debt and Development (ZIMCODD) This week’s instalment is on the clarion call for a people centred post-COVID-19 recovery plan. It is based on the speech by the Southern African People’s Solidarity Secretary General (SG), Janet Zhou that was delivered to the Society Talks: CSOs and outcomes from SADC People and Youth Summits…
By Gibson Maunganidze This week we will look at the concept of running a successful business enterprise and the need for a proper skills mix. We normally think that a successful business is a result of getting one aspect right. This presentation will outline why it is important to have a proper mix of skills…
By Byron Mutingwende Fostering sexual reproductive health and rights (SRHR), family planning (FP) methods and working towards the eradication of gender-based violence (GBV) is critical in attaining positive health outcomes. This emerged at the SRHR, FP and GBV media sensitisation workshop on-going in Mutare coordinated by the Zimbabwe National Family Planning Council (ZNFPC)…
Increased agricultural productivity and production can be achieved through adaptation and use of new technologies such as biopesticides, a senior government official has said. This came to the fore today at a workshop on targeted interventions towards enhancing the registration and use of biopesticides in Zimbabwe that is running from 25 to 26 October 2023…
By Antonio Guterres The climate crisis is a code red for humanity. World leaders will soon be put to the test at the UN Climate Conference — known as COP26 — in Glasgow. Their actions — or inactions — will show their seriousness about addressing this planetary emergency. The warning signs are…
Writes Panashe Gwesu Fast-rising Zimbabwean sungura musician, Anywere Mukani a.k.a Mr Favour Veflambo, boldly declares that the ghetto has empowered him to reach international heights, which is why he never forgets its impact on his journey. known for blending sungura music with flamboyant flair, the musician has captured the public’s attention with his unique musical…
By Byron Mutingwende Sports and wellness are key ingredients for fitness and wellbeing and in that regard, all roads lead to David Mascott Country School for this noble initiative on Saturday 29 June 2019. Mrs. Gertrude Mandizvidza, the proprietor of David Mascott Country School and Good Care Pre School said the wellness of pupils and…
By Dr. Richard Munang Today is #WorldEnvironmentDay “For tomorrow belongs to the people who prepare for it today”. The science is clear. Time is running out. We must go from harming our planet to healing it. We need to rethink the way we live & the way we consume. There is #OnlyOneEarth. We have to…
The African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) has released its unaudited financial statements for the half-year period ended 30 June 2018, showing gross revenue of $343 million. The figure represents a $21 million increase over the gross revenue for the same period in 2017. The results, released by the Bank in Cairo today, attributed the higher gross revenue to a significant increase in fee income by 119 per cent while interest and similar income recorded…
