By Lloyd Rabaya In a shocking incident, energy giant Redan yesterday contaminated unsuspecting clients’ cars with water, Spiked Online Media can exclusively reveal. According to an insider who requested anonymity, at least six cars were refueled with water yesterday evening after the heavy rains that hit the capital city. “Redan put water instead of petrol…
The civil society is an important, indispensable part of a democratic society, Abigale Mupambi, the National Coordinator of the Civic Society and Churches Joint Forum has said. Below, Spiked Online Media reproduces an interview that the maverick civil society activist had with one Comrade Netanyahu and Barbra Nyagomo as she gave the nation an insight…
By Elvis Dzvene As shortage of U.S. dollars plunges the financial system into disarray, forcing businesses to close and threatening civil unrest, the Minister of Finance, Professor Mthuli Ncube said Zimbabwe will introduce a new currency within the next 12 months as a solution. Is the nation not wasting precious time by trying to cure…
The Minister of Environment, Climate, Tourism and Hospitality Industry, Hon Mangaliso Ndlovu has said the National Development Strategy 1 (NDS1) blueprint prioritizes a sustainable environment, tourism, and climate resilience, which anchor and underpin economic revival growth. He made the remarks at Leopard Rock Hotel in Vumba during the ministry’s strategic planning workshop meant to enhance…
By Byron Mutingwende Dr Eve Gadzikwa has proved to be the shining light and a source of inspiration for women in leadership not only in Zimbabwe but on the continent and worldwide. Dr Gadzikwa is the current and first female President of the African Organisation for Standardisation (ARSO) headquartered in Nairobi, Kenya. She has…
By Byron Mutingwende As a reflection of Government’s commitment to the implementation and fulfilment of set targets of the development mantra, stakeholders recently held a progress review and planning meeting for the multi-sectoral community based model (MCB) to food and nutrition security for stunting reduction. In his remarks at the workshop held on…
The African Risk Capacity (ARC) Group and the Centre for Disaster Protection have entered into a partnership agreement to mutually promote technical collaboration on capacity building, research, and advocacy through a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) jointly signed by the chief executives of both institutions. Under the MoU, the parties will explore opportunities and leverage their…
Merck Foundation (www.Merck-Foundation.com), the philanthropic arm of Merck KGaA Germany released the Twelfth Episode of their TV program “Our Africa by Merck Foundation” on Saturday, 2nd July 2022 on KTN, Kenya, repeated every Wednesday at 6:30 pm and on Sunday, 3rd July on NTV, Uganda, repeated every Thursday at 4 pm. The TV program also airs on GH One TV in Ghana, every…
Champion Insurance Company is promoting the growth of the micro, small to medium enterprises (MSME) sector in line with the National Development Strategy (NDS1). This came out in remarks delivered by the Permanent Secretary for the Ministry of Women Affairs, Community, Small and Medium Enterprises Development, Mr. Moses Mhike at the business risk management and…
By Dr Raymond Chamba It is well. The story of Zimbabwe can never be complete without folks realizing at last that when it comes to this amazing nation now pitifully hobbled with ineptitude, administrative indifference, corruption, sanctions, and general loss of confidence in our greatness….nomatter what we feel, or think – we are sleeping on,…
Castle Lager, South Africa’s most loved and iconic brand, has joined forces with pan-African sports and entertainment channel, Kwesé Free Sports, to deliver the second edition of Africa’s Premier Social Football League, Africa 5-a-side (Africa 5s), to football fans across the continent. The partnership will afford football loving fans across the continent an opportunity…
ENTERTAINMENT WRITER PROMINENT sungura music maestro Lovemore “Lovezh” Nerudzo and the Brave Stars have released a new single track titled Bhaureni. Bhaureni is a love story that captures a young lady emotionally pleading with her lover (Bhaureni) to marry her and not to waste her time. The single, which features Shinsoman, is already making waves…
The Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators in Zimbabwe has launched a Women in Governance and Accounting (WIGA) Chapter. It launched the chapter on Friday at the end of its annual conference in Nyanga. The chapter’s inaugural chairperson, Dr Avilla Goba, described the formation of the chapter as a historic moment. “Our institute is joining…
A number of institutions globally commemorated International Anticorruption Day yesterday under the theme: “UNCAC at 20: Uniting the world Against Corruption.” The commemorations are held globally on the 9th of December with the aim to raise awareness about the impact of corruption on the economy and people’s livelihoods. It is another opportunity to take stock…
By Veritas African Charter on Democracy, Elections and Governance Instrument of Ratification of the Charter Signed by President On 11 November 2021, Veritas was informed by the Ministry of Justice, Legal and Parliamentary Affairs that President Mnangagwa signed the Instrument of Ratification of the African Charter on Democracy, Elections and Governance [hereinafter called “the Charter”]….
By Banji Oyelaran-Oyeyinka The COVID-19 pandemic, one of the world’s most significant events, has resulted in cessation of economic activities that will lead to a significant decline in GDP, an unprecedented social disruption, and the loss of millions of jobs. According to estimates by the African Development Bank, the contraction of the region’s economies will…
The 6th Bureau of the Pan-African Parliament (PAP), led by President Hon. Chief Fortune Charumbira, held the traditional pre-sitting meeting with the African ambassadors accredited to the Republic of South Africa on Thursday. The Bureau briefed African diplomats on the status of preparations for the Sitting of the Permanent Committees and other Organs of the…
Uber Technologies Inc. is seeking to raise as much as $9 billion in an initial public offering that could give the ride-hailing giant a market valuation of as much as $84 billion. Uber had previously considered targeting a valuation of $100 billion, according to the Wall Street Journal, and some bankers had suggested last year that it…
Holly Budge, Founder and Chairman of UK Charity, How Many Elephants, recently won a Gold Stevie® Award for ‘Woman of the Year in Non-Profit’ in the 20th Stevie® Awards for Women in Business, held in New York City. The Stevie® Awards have been hailed as the world’s premier business awards. President, Maggie Miller, says, “In…
Current COVID-19 vaccines may need to be updated to ensure their continued effectiveness against omicron and future variants, an expert group appointed by the World Health Organization (WHO) has said. The opinion is contained in an interim statement from the WHO Technical Advisory Group on COVID-19 Vaccine Composition, which was established in September 2021. The…
Zimbabwe Women’s squad for the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup Qualifier 2022 to be held in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) from 18-25 September has been named. Josephine Nkomo and Modester Mupachikwa, who missed an 18-day training camp in India last month as they are currently playing club cricket in England, have been included…
By Kavit Majithia Zain Group agreed on a distribution deal with HTC Vive to bring the device maker’s VR portfolio to the Middle East region, as part of a wider play around enabling access to the metaverse. The operator explained it would make Vive devices available to its customers through its e-commerce platforms, in addition…
Popular Afro-jazz musician and heiress to Tuku music legacy, Selmor Mtukudzi will launch her sixth album ‘Dehwe ReNzou’ at RM Garden Hall at the Harare Show Grounds this Friday 31 January 2020. ‘Dehwe ReNzou’ follows up on the release of a single ‘Mandidzimbira’ dedicated to Oliver Mtukudzi last week. The well-received single has set the…
By Tatenda Mujeyi Imagine a person whose job is to experience the economic and social conditions of third world countries by visiting them on a zero dollar budget, meet Sergey Shevchenko a Russian who works for Cable TV Russia. We caught up with Sergey ‘Louis’ Shevchenko at a local arts centre where he told us…
By Kumbirai Mafunda Twenty-eight Chiadzwa villagers were on Thursday 4 November 2021 released from prison custody after they were arrested by Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) officers for allegedly protesting against Chinese diamond miner, Anjin Investments. The 28 Chiadzwa villagers, who included Robert Chiadzwa, a 90-year-old Headman, were arrested on Wednesday 3 November 2021, and charged…
By Habakkuk Trust The relaxation of lockdown regulations threatens to reverse the gains made by the Zimbabwean government in combating the Covid-19 virus. The government of Zimbabwe enacted Statutory Instrument 99 of 2020 in line with Presidential proclamation on the easing Covid-19 national lockdown regulations. Provisions of the statute make the wearing of masks mandatory…
In a landmark event marking a significant stride towards regional integration, Hon. Advocate Jacob Francis Nzwidamilimo Mudenda, Speaker of the Parliament of Zimbabwe and Chairman of the Strategic Lobbying Team for the Transformation of the SADC Parliamentary Forum (SADC PF) into a Regional Parliament, led a distinguished delegation to witness the signing ceremony of the…
As part of benchmarking visits to Nordic and Baltic countries, Hon Jacob F. N. Mudenda, the Speaker of Parliament of Zimbabwe’s delegation started its engagement in Latvia on 6th March 2024 with a Meeting with H.E. Ms. Daiga Mierina, Speaker of the Parliament of Latvia. The Hon. Speaker of Latvia warmly welcomed Speaker Mudenda’s delegation. The…
As the new year-round the corner we are getting numerous updates about the launch of new smartphones by the mobile manufactures. We could expect that the next several new smartphones and devices of various categories to be available in 2019 and that too includes the Huawei Y7 2019. Huawei, which has already confirmed its presence at…
By Charles Dhewa While the majority of youths in African countries are still interested in white-collar jobs, a monthly salary, or wage, agriculture offers new platforms for young people to participate in creating their own employment. These opportunities extend from communal to urban farming. The growth of urban agriculture has been driven by the need…
Top musician, Jah Prayzah will be releasing a potentially smashing album in the near future. The artist has been busy in the studio despite his busy schedule. On 16 June, on the Day of the African Child, he launched a jingle on behalf of UNICEF Zimbabwe to help promote the Learning Passport. The jingle has…
Veritas, a Non-Governmental Organization has called for the abolishment of the Death Penalty with Zimbabwe having 62 prisoners awaiting capital punishment. Zimbabwe will join other nations in commemorating World Day Against the Death penalty. Observed every 10 October, the World Day Against the Death Penalty unifies the global abolitionist movement and mobilizes civil society, political…
The Border Management Authority (BMA) continues to intensify efforts to safeguard South Africa’s ports of entry and ensure the protection of vulnerable individuals. Recent operations at the Beitbridge and Lebombo Ports of Entry have resulted in significant breakthroughs in disrupting illegal activities, including human and child smuggling. On Friday, 6 December 2024, vigilant BMA border…
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…
The first-ever Middle East and North Africa Climate Week (MENACW) 2022, is set to take place from 28 February to 3 March 2022 at the Dubai Exhibition Centre in Dubai, UN Climate change news has recently informed. This planned in-person meeting kicks off the Regional Climate Weeks in 2022 and a new era of cooperation…
Seasoned journalist Dalubuhle Augustine Moyo has died aged 38! Dalu as he was popularly known died early hours of Tuesday near Pennywise in Eastlea Harare after the driver of a car he was travelling in lost control according to witnesses. Dalu was on his way home to Marondera when the accident occurred. Fellow colleagues have…
Twenty-two (22) newly elected Kadoma City councillors were sworn in at Kadoma Town House on Thursday to start their term of office in a City where poor service delivery is at its lowest due to alleged mismanagement. Kadoma City Town Clerk, Mr Malvern Madondo presided over the swearing-in of the councillors, but the election of…
Zimbabwe’s inaugural Tourism Satellite Account (TSA) is meant to improve the measurement of the performance of the tourism sector, Hon Barbra Rwodzi, the Deputy Minister of Environment, Climate, Tourism and Hospitality Industry has said. She made the remarks during the launch of the Tourism Satellite Account at a glamorous event held in Harare today that…
Zimbabwe – 228 all out in 50 overs (Innocent Kaia 63, Ryan Burl 51*, Sikandar Raza 40; Fareed Ahmad 3/56, Mohammad Nabi 2/31, Fazalhaq Farooqi 2/34) Afghanistan – 229-2 in 44.3 overs (Ibrahim Zadran 120*, Rahmat Shah 88, Rahmanullah Gurbaz 4; Donald Tiripano 1/32, Blessing Muzarabani 1/42) Afghanistan won by eight wickets Opening batter Innocent…
The much-hyped and anticipated Zimbabwe Institute of Strategic Thinking (ZIST) conference is a platform meant to spotlight the country’s Vision 2030 by bringing together eminent minds to discuss pathways to make this endeavour a reality. Tinashe Eric Muzamhindo, the ZIST Chief Executive Officer said his organisation is proudly hosting a National Strategic Thinking Conference…
By Tendai Guvamombe Zimbabwe is working round the clock to implement the Low Emissions Development Strategy (LEDS) document which will certainly become an absolute guideline framework as its Nationally Determined Contributions in ratifying the Paris Agreement on Climate Change which compels member states to achieve a global target on low carbon emissions reduction. Zimbabwe is…
Founded by T4 Education and HP, the Africa Education Medal is Africa’s most prestigious education accolade Zimbabwe’s Angeline Murimirwa, CEO of CAMFED, has been named among the ten Finalists for the Africa Education Medal 2024. Founded by T4 Education and HP, the Africa Education Medal is Africa’s most prestigious education accolade. The Africa Education Medal recognises the tireless work of…
By Charles Dhewa While it is true that community knowledge is broader and deeper, most African farming communities hesitate to make decisions without consulting an extension officer. The need to cross-check and verify facts through an extension officer can be counter-productive if it causes farmers to stop experimenting and learning from their innovations. Surveys by eMKambo over…
By Ronnie Chisamba HARARE- T-Hustle (real name Fungai Kativhu) and Russel Tawanda (real name Russel Tawanda Matinyarare) are currently riding on the waves of stardom after topping The Zones’s Top five charts. The duo’s latest offering Chakafukidza made history when it was voted as the number one musical video on the popular ZBC TV Saturday…
ZANU (PF) Secretary for Women’s Affairs who is also Senate President Mabel Memory Chinomona has applauded efforts being made by President Emmerson Mnangagwa, all Government departments, private sector, non-governmental organisations (NGOs), churches, traditional leaders and the generality of Zimbabweans in their responsiveness and pro-activeness to the deadly Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. “The disease has been declared…
