In a bid to foster sustainability and encourage healthier mobility options, the Zimbabwe International Trade Fair (ZITF) will implement top-tier changes this year, including higher parking charges and exclusive shuttle services. These initiatives aim to discourage visitors from using their cars within the exhibition premises and to promote walking. Dr. Thomas Utete Wushe, the Industry…
The Institute of Food Technologists (IFT), a nonprofit scientific organization with global members spanning academia, government, and industry, has released a white paper that examines how underutilized and biofortified crops could help improve global food and nutrition security. Food Science and Technology Solutions to Improve Food and Nutrition Security: Advancing the Use of Underutilized and Biofortified Crops examines benefits,…
The Government of the Commonwealth of The Bahamas and African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) have today signed the Agreement for The Bahamas to host the 31st Afreximbank Annual Meetings (AAM) and the third edition of the AfriCaribbean Trade and Investment Forum (ACTIF). The AAM will be held in Nassau, The Bahamas, from 12 – 14 June 2024….
Zimbabwe Election Support Network (ZESN) The Zimbabwe Election Support Network (ZESN) joins the nation in celebrating its 44th independence running under the theme, “Zim@44: Unity, peace and development towards Vision 2030.” The Uhuru celebrations come at a time when the Network acknowledges the remarkable progress the country has made in upholding the principles of electoral…
Linking science and practice serves to accelerate Africa’s socio-economic transformation, a Continental Technical Session on the Harmonized Design and Governance Framework of Genome Editing-related Communities of Practice running in Maputo Mozambique from 18-19 April 2024 has revealed. Addressing workshop participants, the Director of the National Centre for Biotechnology and Biosciences of Mozambique, Prof. Alsacia Atanasio…
CDG Invest has acquired a 20% stake through its Generation Entrepreneurs program in the capital of Atlantic Group. This strategic partnership marks a significant turning point for Atlantic Group and underscores CDG Invest’s confidence in the group’s potential to become a center of excellence in higher education in Morocco. Thanks to this partnership, Atlantic Group…
Today, TIME reveals the 2024 TIME100, its annual list of the 100 most influential people in the world. The issue has 4 worldwide covers, each highlighting a member of the TIME100: singer-songwriter Dua Lipa, football quarterback Patrick Mahomes, actor Taraji P. Henson, and Yulia Navalnaya, a leader of Russia’s opposition movement. See the full 2024 TIME100 list, tributes, videos and…
STAFF REPORTER The country’s top provider of diagnostic and medical laboratory services, Cimas MEDLABS has embarked on a project to renovate and re-equip all its laboratories to ensure that tests are offered onsite in a bid to provide timely results across the country. Cimas MEDLABS is a designated Health Institution by the Medical Laboratory and…
James Kinyua President Vladimir Putin in mid-March was resoundingly re-elected to a fifth term in office, according to data from the Central Election Commission (CEC) and the results of exit polls conducted by the Russian Public Opinion Research Center at 1,400 polling stations. The incumbent head of state won 87% of the votes cast. The…
The Youth for Gender Equality Foundation is proud to announce the successful completion of an intensive training retreat aimed at preparing young people and women for political office. This pivotal event took place from April 8-10 at the Botswana National Youth Council (BNYC) facilities in Gaborone. This unique training, a collaborative effort under the reciprocal…
Writes Charles Dhewa The lack of capacity to convert harvests into commodities and products that last longer has negatively impacted African food systems for more than five decades. Huge harvests are meaningless if much of the food is not consumed or turned into better livelihoods and employment creation. If there was serious investment in food…
Writes Chimeno Azriel Four Nkayi-based women defied the odds when they launched their debut anthology book entitled “Aluba Ngangisazi: Had I Known” at a colourful ceremony held in the rural town last weekend. The women are a living testimony to the world that the background or location of a person can not hinder the talent…
Over the past 15 years, I have studied the conflict dynamics in the Great Lakes region, which includes Burundi, the DRC, Rwanda, and Uganda. In my view, the RED-Tabara attacks are part of coordinated actions to use conflict to reshape the region’s geopolitics
Writes Equality Now Statement by Equality Now during the 43rd Ordinary Session of the African Committee of Experts on the Rights and Welfare of the Child (ACERWC). Maseru, Lesotho on 15 April 2024 – Equality Now, an international Human rights organisation (with observer status No. OBS/029/2018), founded in 1992, working for the protection and promotion…
Writes Lorraine Muwuya As the nation celebrates 44 years of Independence, female pool players from around Zimbabwe will celebrate it in style. It’s going down on Thursday the 18th of April, 2024 at Max Pool Academy in Westlea in a derby dubbed Women’s Independence Pool Tournament (WIPT). Players will battle it out to crown an…
Writes Dr Gwinyai Muzorewa, UANC President On the occasion of Independence Day on 18 April 2024, the United African National Council (UANC) wishes to congratulate the nation for being counted among other nations as a sovereign state. Sovereignty has dignity. Nation-building is virtuous. Since we acquired our one-man-one-vote in 1978, under Bishop A bel T….
May is the month to celebrate Africa Day and as a precursor to this important day with a view of driving Pan-Africanism on the continent, Africa One Identity will host a business seminar to push a development agenda as the business sectors from different countries, mainly our own host country, Zimbabwe, meet to discuss, share,…
The Executive Secretary of the Southern African Development Community (SADC), His Excellency Mr. Elias M. Magosi will lead the SADC Secretariat delegation to participate at the Spring Meetings of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and World Bank in Washington, D.C in the United States of America scheduled for 15 -20 April 2024. The participation of…
Writes Chimeno Azriel The National Blood Service Zimbabwe (NBSZ) celebrated March, Women’s Month in style with the encouragement to the public to donate blood to save the lives of many. This was revealed during the commemoration to mark Women’s Month held in the capital city, Harare. Women play an important role in giving life. They…
The transport and infrastructural development sectors play a key role in the industrialization and modernization of Zimbabwe, Advocate Jacob F. N. Mudenda, the Speaker of Parliament has said. The Speaker made the remarks at the Induction Workshop for the Portfolio Committee on Transport and Infrastructural Development held at Kadoma Hotel and Conference Centre from 12-15…
Writes Eng Jacob Kudzayi Mutisi As Zimbabwe prepares to celebrate its independence on the 18th of April 2024, the focus turns to Manicaland Province, an integral region in the country’s fight for freedom. With a remarkable contribution of 75% of freedom fighters originating from Manicaland, the province holds a significant place in Zimbabwe’s history. In…
Writes Muchimba Faro Unpacking the Persons With Disabilities Bill (H.B. 2, 2023) before the Parliamentary Portfolio Committee on Public Service, Labour and Social Welfare, at the New Parliament Building recently, Dr Christina Peta, the Director of Disability Affairs in the Ministry of Public Service, Labour and Social Welfare said the Bill seeks to compel the…
Writes Elvis Dumba Chinhoyi – A Canadian firm, Xplorerlink International Investment has said Zimbabwe still has a huge untapped potential in the mining sector that could see the country becoming a powerhouse in gold, copper, chrome, and in producing other minerals. The sentiments were made by Teres Keragbrzyg, Chairman of a Canadian-based international firm, Xplorelink…
Writes Willard Kamuriwo In a tale as old as time, the world of faith and spirituality has once again been shaken by the shadow of controversy, with Apostle B Java finding himself ensnared in a web of orchestrated attacks by the enigmatic Prophet Eubert Angel. This isn’t merely a clash of ideologies or a mere…
Writes Charles Mangwiro Maputo (MOZAMBIQUE) As twenty-four-year-old Rabia Joaquim Augusto, prepared to depart Lunga, news of a deadly cholera outbreak began circulating and everyone in the area panicked and ran to a boat and became agitated. “When we heard about the cholera outbreak we all ran to that boat, amongst the group were many children…
Writes Elvis Dumba Chinhoyi – School authorities who are defying government directives on the ban on school holiday lessons will be dealt with accordingly. Many schools have disregarded the directive and are forcing parents to fork out money for their children to attend the holiday lessons. “The Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education emphasizes the…
Writes Zvikomborero Machinga In the world of agriculture, certifications such as Global G.A.P and organic certification have become indispensable markers of quality, sustainability, and marketability. However, for small-scale farmers, the cost of individual certification often stands as a formidable barrier, constraining their ability to access lucrative markets and maintain competitiveness. In response, a growing trend…
The African Union Development Agency-NEPAD’s African Medicines Regulatory Harmonization (AMRH) Programme proudly announces the launch of the First Continental Heads of Medicines Registration and Marketing Authorization Forum and the selection of its leadership team. The Forum will play a vital role in the facilitating translation and adoption of scientific recommendations made by the Evaluation of…
Writes Dr Tapiwa Mashakada I have noted with concern that the Zimbabwe Gold (ZiG) Structured Currency cannot buy fuel. This means that it is not accepted by petrol stations as legal tender. Any currency that cannot be defended by monetary authorities won’t serve its purpose as a store of value and means of exchange, which…
Writes Marlvin Ngiza Rudo Muchawaya, the daughter of the late Sungura legend, Ketai Muchawaya, has erupted onto the music scene to revive and propel the legacy of her father through remixing some of the songs which include “Dai uriwe”. Rudo Muchawaya vowed that by using some of the skills she acquired from her father, she…
Writes Chimeno Azriel The National Blood Service Zimbabwe ( NBSZ), an organization that offers services in blood collection from blood donors and blood processing, has turned to social media platforms as another means of communication to educate the nation on the importance of blood donation. The NBSZ decided to use social media platforms and hosted…
Writes Muchimba Faro Speaking during a debate of the National Peace and Reconciliation Commission (NRPC) report in the National Assembly in Mt Hampden yesterday, Gutu South Member of the House of Assembly who is also the ruling party ZANU (PF) Chief Whip, Honourable Pupurai Togarepi told Members of Parliament to stop pretending to hate each…
Writes Engineer Jacob Kudzayi Mutisi In today’s digital age, where technology permeates every aspect of our lives, educational institutions must adapt and embrace digital platforms. In Zimbabwe, schools should consider implementing school websites as an indispensable tool for fostering effective communication, promoting student engagement, and facilitating the acquisition of essential IT skills. By making school…
In a pioneering move aimed at kicking off the Liquid Board Packaging recycling landscape in Zimbabwe, world-leading food processing and packaging solutions company, Tetra Pak in partnership with major stakeholders in the dairy industry has signed the “Zimbabwe Pact for Carton Packages.” The Pact for Carton Packages Waste plans to bring together businesses from across…
The ‘Critical Conversations on Women Peace and Security in Africa’ symposium took place in Johannesburg, with participants from various sectors extending their support for the dialogue. They emphasized its crucial role in advancing gender-inclusive peace processes across the continent. As the clock ticks towards the 25th anniversary of the Women’s Peace and Security (WPS) Agenda,…
Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC) President, Ersin Tatar on Friday said he conveyed the frustration of Turkish Cypriots over the embargoes and sanctions to the UN chief. “I took this opportunity to bring to the Secretary General’s (Antonio Guterres) attention that the Turkish Cypriots are very frustrated about the embargoes and isolations still imposed…
Writes Elvis Dzvene Zimbabwe has taken a crucial step in revitalizing the economy and instilling trust in the financial sector by introducing the groundbreaking Zimbabwean Gold-backed Dollar (ZiG) as the official replacement for the declining Zimbabwean dollar. This momentous milestone signifies a significant shift in the monetary scene of the country, providing a glimmer of…
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) in collaboration with the Southern African Development Community (SADC), has organized a three-day workshop to validate the SADC Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan (BSAP); developed with technical and financial support of FAO under the European Union (EU) funded Capacity Building Related to Multilateral Environmental Agreements…
The Medicines Control Authority of Zimbabwe (MCAZ), in collaboration with the Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) Drugs and Narcotics Division, conducted a successful blitz in the Chikangwe area of Karoi, Mashonaland West Province. The operation was part of the Authority’s continued enforcement activities aimed at identified hotspots where individuals involved in the illegal distribution of unregistered…
The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) has partnered with the Government of Zimbabwe by providing information communication technology (ICT) equipment to alleviate hunger in the country. The WFP today handed over ICT equipment to the Ministry of Public Service, Labour, and Social Welfare. The donation comprised 75 tablets, 5 laptops, 2 desktops, and 3…
In a remarkable turn of events, Dr. Tinashe Muzamhindo’s book, titled “Growth Transformative Strategy,” has received widespread acclaim and endorsement from none other than the President of the Republic of Zimbabwe, President Emmerson Mnangagwa himself.
Staff Writer A US$1 million new quarry mine investment in Murambinda is now set to be commissioned with a capacity to crush about 120 tonnes of quarry per hour. The produced quarry is being used for concrete purposes while its dust will mold bricks and drain pipes as part of value addition and the creation…
Staff Writer There are thousands of village business units being set up by the Government across the country, with some already operational, including about 50 in Murambinda alone where the 44th Independence celebrations are taking place. During the Uhuru celebrations, President Mnangagwa will officially hand over the model village business units to beneficiaries. Recently, Cabinet…
Writes Jacob Ngwenya World Health Day celebrated on the 8th of April every year is being commemorated this year under the theme: My Health, Mÿ Right. Around the world, the right to health of millions is increasingly coming under threat. Diseases and disasters loom large as causes of death and disability. Conflicts are devastating lives,…
Writes Michael Tichareva Sanctions and corruption greatly contributed to the fall of the Bond Notes/RTGS. Sanctions and corruption have also played significant roles in the failure of the Bond Notes and RTGS currency, in addition to the broader economic challenges. Impact of sanctions: Economic sanctions have limited Zimbabwe’s access to international financial markets and investment,…
