By Byron Mutingwende Migrant workers play a vital role in the global economy since they benefit the countries they work in as well as their countries of origin through sending back money to their families, Mr. Mario Lito Malanca, the International Organisation for Migration (IOM) Chief of Mission for Zimbabwe has said. Mr….
On the 8th of March 2021 on the commemoration of International Women’s Day held under the theme #ChooseToChallenge, the Zimbabwe Gender Commission (ZGC) urged women to challenge biases and misconceptions so as to create a more inclusive and gender-equal world. The Zimbabwe Gender Commission is one of the five Independent Commissions created in terms of…
The African Disability Protocol (ADP) is necessary to address the continent’s unique cultural practices, customs, and traditional beliefs that hinder people with disabilities (PWDs) from an opportunity for equal treatment and access to products and services. This emerged at a meeting held at Holiday Inn Hotel in Harare on 4 November 2021, to review the…
Microsoft has become the third US company to pass a market cap of $1 trillion. The software giant passed the milestone briefly today after a jump in stock price today following strong fiscal Q3 earnings. Microsoft joins Apple and Amazon in hitting the $1 trillion valuation ahead of rival Google. Microsoft’s stock price opened at $130 per share today, up…
Writes Marlvin Ngiza The Zimbabwe Media Commission (ZMC) has embarked on safety measures for journalists and expressed commitment to taking important steps to ensure media participation while expressing great interest in professionalism and responsible media in necessitating the free flow of information for informed choices for the electorate during the elections period. This follows the…
By Dr. Tapiwa Mashakada The African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) is going to suffer a serious setback as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic. When it’s operational phase was launched in Niger in July 2019 Member States were buoyant about boosting intra-African Trade which stands at 13% compared to intra-European Trade which stands at…
By Veritas The Right to Bail Bail is a way by which people who have been arrested for a criminal offence can be allowed to go free until they are tried for the offence. What happens is that after arresting a person the police must bring them to a court ‒ usually a magistrates court…
Start-ups and innovators pitched for funding, business and support in front of a jury of experts at the Disruptive Agricultural Technology (DAT) Challenge and Conference. A new generation of Ugandan entrepreneurs has won business opportunities with a flagship government project to help drive forward the digital revolution in agriculture. At an event in Kampala…
– Q1 sector report puts operator at 65% customer market share The Postal and Telecommunications Regulatory Authority of Zimbabwe (Potraz)’s 2018 first quarter (Q1) sector report shows Econet Wireless maintained its customer and revenue market share lead on the back of consistent growth in the key industry performance indicators. The sector performance report,…
The live show marked the premiere of the show’s fourth edition and viewers all over the world were privy to the excitement on stage live on DStv. Speaking on the season, Ebuka Obi-Uchendu also used the platform to announce the theme for the season tagged “Pepper Dem”. Twenty-one new housemates for the season were unveiled at the launch along…
By Charles Dhewa Among other revelations, COVID-19 has shown the extent to which formal and informal African economies do not work in isolation but are more like Siamese twins. African economies are structured in such a way that there are no distinct supply chains that can be locked down without affecting entire ecosystems. For instance,…
Philanthropist and pan-African businessman Strive Masiyiwa is mobilizing funds to support the maternal, child-birth sections of Zimbabwe’s largest referral hospitals. Masiyiwa’s action follows recent media reports of seven babies that were reportedly stillborn in one night at one of the country’s largest referral hospitals, after urgent treatment was said to have been delayed due to…
By Hillary Munedzi and Byron Mutingwende Inconsistent constitutional policies coupled with gender-blind political parties have led to decreased women representation which has seen out of 28 parliamentary seats contested in the 26 March 2022 by-election, only five women winning. Speaking during the Multi-Party Gender Conference on Women’s Political Participation in Harare today, the Chairperson of…
The Strive and Tsitsi Masiyiwa Family Foundation and has availed $60 million towards the cholera response in Zimbabwe. Cholera claimed more than 70 lives last year. The commitment from the Econet founders comes on the back of an initial $10 million investment by Econet Wireless Zimbabwe at the onset of the cholera outbreak in Zimbabwe…
By Harare Residents Trust (HRT) The appeal by the Acting Mayor, Councillor Stewart Mutizwa has been received with mixed reactions by residents of Harare who feel that his appeal lacked sincerity and practical application. The City of Harare has to institutionalise accountability and be transparent in everything it does. Those who criticize the appeal argue…
By Byron Mutingwende Bulawayo, like any other city in Zimbabwe is normally quiet mid-week save for some vendors selling their wares on the pavements and shouting on the top of their voices to attract buyers. The second largest city was the country’s industrial hub over a decade ago, but the economic malaise that started at…
African Development Bank (www.AfDB.org) President Akinwumi Adesina is expected in Washington DC, on Monday, to take part in the IMF/ World Bank Spring meetings from 9-12 April. Dr. Adesina and a delegation of senior Bank officials, are expected to meet with US Congresswoman Karen Bass, who serves on the House Committee on Foreign Affairs where…
The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) welcomes an additional US$7 million in new funding from Switzerland, through the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC), which will go directly towards assisting families living in Zimbabwe’s urban areas to strengthen their skills and ability to cope in the face of economic and climate shocks. SDC’s support…
Rapper Belax has come up with a new Hip Hop song “I pray” which is a departure from the usual “diss” culture comm0n among that genre. Hip Hop is becoming a popular genre among the youths and in Zimbabwe it is set to compete with Zim Dancehall. Music critic and journalist, Jonathan Mbiriyamveka, praised Belanz…
As the umbrella organ playing the oversight role over the way Zimbabwean local councils discharge their mandate for service delivery, the Zimbabwe National Organisation of Associations of Residents Trusts (ZNOART) has registered great concern over the way most local authorities have abrogated their national mandate of service delivery and now use their privileged positions to…
Own Correspondent The Founder and Visionary of the Unstoppable International Family Church (UIFC), Apostle Tinotenda Saruchena, has launched the marriage clinic which comes in the form of all-night prayers every second Friday of every month with the focus to provide counselling to couples, teaching young couples about the principle of marriage and to pray for…
Hon Barbra Rwodzi, the Minister of Tourism and Hospitality Industry has said the sector is a key driver in efforts to achieve Vision 2030 as enunciated by President Emmerson Mnangagwa for the country to become an upper-middle income economy by 2030. Hon Rwodzi made the remarks at the 2023 Hospitality Association of Zimbabwe (HAZ) conference…
The Residents Association Coalition for Electoral Reforms (RACER), an alliance of Residents Associations advocating for electoral and local governance reforms has flagged out grey areas that need to be addressed including but not limited to the continued lack of access to national registration documents, political intolerance, lower voter registration turnout, and poor service provision ahead…
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…
What people used to just imagine has become a reality today, making it necessary to unlearn old ways of doing things, Pan African Federation of Accountants chief executive Vickson Ncube told chartered secretaries gathered in Victoria Falls last week. He told them they need to redefine, re-skill and reposition themselves in a way that…
By Tatenda Mujeyi Chrome miners convened at a consultative workshop organised by the Minerals Marketing Corporation of Zimbabwe (MMCZ) have aired out the challenges they experience within the industry. This emerged at workshop held in Harare yesterday.The event was commended as a positive step in the coordination of chrome mining considering government’s efforts to implement…
The leading provider of voice and broadband services, TelOne, has introduced a new product onto the market – Crop Monitoring Service, in a move anticipated to position the company in the smart agriculture sector and transform remote farming. In an interview with Spiked Online Media at the ongoing Zimbabwe Agricultural Show (ZAS) in Harare yesterday,…
Facebook (www.Facebook.co.za) is expanding its Coronavirus Information Center to 17 more countries in sub-Saharan Africa. The Information Centers form part of Facebook’s effort to help the global fight against COVID-19 by providing people with the latest news and information from trusted health authorities as well as resources and tips to stay healthy and support their…
By the Zimbabwe Coalition on Debt and Development The announcement of the indefinite lockdown by President E.D Mnangagwa was received with mixed feelings with some sections of the society feeling that the decision was not made after careful considerations. Nevertheless, those arguing from a public health corner considered the decision as noble in as far…
By Joelson Mugari – National Elections Reform Agenda (NERA) Executive Chairman It is a very sad story for Zimbabweans once again as the Zimbabwe Electoral Commission (ZEC) has announced its back-on-track snail pace on Electoral activities. Yes Constitutionally, every citizenry community must be represented in Parliament, and hence all recalled, deceased, incapacitated or resigned members…
By Charles Dhewa Across the world, bankers and financial institutions are succeeding in turning “financial inclusion” and “financial literacy” into buzzwords. However, what is not emphasized enough is the fact that finance is just a catalyst because money is not a stand-alone ingredient. In fact, it is business literacy that gives more meaning to finance…
The In Focus Masterclass series will feature Kaplan in conversation with prolific film and TV professionals from the continent. . The MultiChoice Talent Factory (MTF) is excited to launch the In Focus Masterclass Series hosted by South Africa-based film and TV veteran Ken Kaplan! The Series comprises of pre-recorded conversations now available on the MTF Portal. The masterclass…
By Edward M. Kuyipa Michael Jackson aka Wacko Jacko was the acme of dance choreography and perfectionism in movements. A meticulous dancer, adept at extreme control and quickness, Wacko Jacko not only gave the moonwalk a slick perfection, but he also breathed fire into the robot style and isolations, whilst his smooth, graceful walks, spins…
By Staff reporter A Zimbabwean based in the diaspora, Farai. Chishaka Mutsunguma of Chishaka village in Chief Svosve’s village in Hwedza is championing sport tourism locally and abroad. The Zimbabwean who resides in the United Kingdom says he has combined his passion for sport through initiating a soccer-tourism tournament he hopes will turn into an…
Writes Nkeletsang Morapedi The Mabaila Foundation has donated 10,000 Pula from the proceeds of the recently held clap and tap musical concert to help towards psychotherapy of the 8-year-old survivor of the bus crash. The 8-year-old met her predicament during the easter holidays as she and 45 other passengers were on a pilgrimage to St…
South African based Zimbabwean producer Young DLC (SONY ATV signed and Coke Studios Producer) and Masvingo award winning artist Alchemy have collaborated in a hit song “Make You Dance.” Make You Dance is a project born out of Young DLC’s dream to showcase the potential of Zim Dancehall on the world stage. Using his extra-ordinary production skills, Young…
By Byron Mutingwende Health and child care minister, David Parirenyatwa, has said medicinal cannabis has potential value for alleviating some medical conditions. He made the remarks at the ongoing Zimbabwe Medical Association (ZiMA) 2018 Congress in Harare running under the theme: Professionalism and Medical Training. The minister gave a brief update on issues of cannabis for…
The Government of Zimbabwe through the Ministry of Women Affairs Community, and Small and Medium Enterprise Development in collaboration with the United Nations Population Fund today launched the Women at the Centre Project which focuses on providing increased support to survivors of Gender Based Violence (GBV) through quality case management. Japanese Pharmaceutical Company Takeda is…
President Emmerson Mnangagwa has called on the nation to conserve, protect and sustainably utilise the country’s natural resources while officiating at the joint National Clean-Up Exercise; World Wildlife Day; Africa Environment Day and Wangari Maathai Day commemorations held at Lake Chivero in Harare yesterday. “Our joint commemorations this year are running under the theme, “Clean…
The International Trade Centre (ITC) will provide support to 100 companies from 20 least developed countries and developing countries in Africa, Asia and Latin America to participate in the China International Import Expo (CIIE), to be held in Shanghai on 5-10 November 2018. The micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) going to China have been…
The Zimbabwe Achievers Awards (ZAA)’s 10th Anniversary celebrations and Awards Dinner Gala will be held on home soil at the Elephant Hills Resort in Victoria Falls on April 10, 2020 . The ceremony running under the theme: Our heart has always been home, pays homage to the motherland where the journey started for so many…
By Kundai Marunya Former Minister of Energy and Power Development and MDC Renewal team treasurer Elton Mangoma has blamed his fellow party leaders for his attack. Mangoma who was allegedly attacked by his party’s provincial youth leader Believe Tevera for snatching his wife Yeukai Maravanyika questioned the ability of his assailant to enter a protected…
In recent years, the global meetings industry has begun to recognise Zimbabwe as a sought after destination. The Zimbabwe Tourism Authority and the local tourism operators have confirmed that the destination will take part in this year’s Meetings Africa 25 to 27 February 2019 in Sandton, Johannesburg, South Africa. The event aims to showcase Africa’s…
The Zimbabwe Coalition on Debt and Development (ZIMCODD) has welcomed Statutory Instrument 127 of 2021, Presidential Powers (Temporary Measures) Financial Laws Amendment Regulation 2021. On the 27th of May 2021, the government of Zimbabwe published Statutory Instrument 127 of 2021 (SI 127 of 2021) which sets out the offences (referred to as civil infringements) and…
The twelve participating African teams embark on their journey towards the Tokyo 2020 Olympics as the first day of the 2019 Rugby Africa Women’s Sevens kicks off in Monastir, Tunisia The first day of the Africa Women’s Sevens has come to an end in the coastal city of Monastir, Tunisia. 12 teams have set off…
