Helliate Rushwaya, the Zimbabwe Broadcasting Corporation (ZBC) Board Chairperson, with the order of the Hon Minister of Information, Dr. Jenfan Muswere, the Permanent Secretary for Information, Mr. Nick Mangwana, and all ZBC Board Members laid charges against former Chief Executive Officer Adelaide Chikunguru, who was suspended pending investigations but resigned from her post. Among the…
By Byron Mutingwende In a move meant to supply the market with prosthesis and orthosis equipment for people with disabilities, Leonard Cheshire Disability Zimbabwe (LCDZ) has installed a state-of-the-art orthopaedic workshop at its headquarters in Harare. “LCDZ decided to include income generating projects in its financing structure to ensure that the organisation becomes…
Bangladesh – 468 and 284-1 in 67.4 overs (Najmul Hossain Shanto 117*, Shadman Islam 115*, Saif Hassan 43; Richard Ngarava 1/36) Zimbabwe – 276 and 140-3 in 40 overs (Brendan Taylor 92, Dion Myers 18*, Milton Shumba 11; Shakib Al Hasan 1/23, Taskin Ahmed 1/39, Mehidy Hasan Miraz 1/45) Day 4 – Stumps: Zimbabwe…
Zimbabwe has been described as one of Africa’s safest destinations to visit in 2019 because its tourism has excited travel editors, researchers, locals and influencers. Because of that, according to Times Live, it made it to Lonely Planet’s list of Best Countries to visit in 2019. The publication said Zimbabwe also made the list,…
UNESCO Regional Office for Southern Africa (ROSA), the Ministério dos Combatentes of Mozambique with the support of the Southern African Research and Documentation Centre (SARDC) will this week meet to honour and celebrate the role played by heroines in the liberation of Southern Africa. Dubbed “HERstory: Heroines in the liberation struggles in Southern Africa” the…
The 2018 SADC Protocol @ Work Summit and Awards will take place at Cresta Lodge in Harare from the 22nd to the 23rd of May 2018. The two day summit running under the theme “Local Action for a strong 2030 A-gender in Southern Africa” will provide a platform to review and plan the way forward…
As the people of the Republic of South Africa gear up to cast their votes in the 7th general election held under universal adult suffrage since the end of the Apartheid era, the Pan African Parliament conveys its best wishes for the holding of free, fair, and credible elections on Wednesday 29th May 2024. The…
Zimnat, one of the leading financial services groups, today announced the opening of Zimbabwean submissions for the 2021 Sanlam Awards for Excellence in Financial Journalism, one of the leading prizes in Africa recognizing exceptional business journalism since 1974 hosted by its partner organization, Sanlam group. The awards are open for works in print, radio, television,…
By Tatenda Mujeyi Supply and procurement deals by the public sector should be given to local companies so as to spur economic growth. The remarks were universally echoed by speakers, including the Deputy Minister of Industry and Commerce, Raj Modi, at the National procurement Conference underway at the Rainbow Towers Hotel in Harare. The Conference…
By Calvin Manika The Minister of State and Devolution for Matabeleland North Richard Moyo has officially opened an Early Childhood Development (ECD) at Nechibondo Primary School in Hwange this afternoon. The project which was financed by the devolution funds was spearheaded by the Hwange Local Board through a contractor AFRICA AT LARGE construction. Speaking to…
A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between Mashonaland Holding Limited and Touchroad International Holdings Group will see Harare getting a new five-star luxury accommodation. The development is a significant one as it comes at a time the Tourism Industry in Harare is in dire need for revitalisation, new offerings and above all need additional luxury hotels,…
An opposition party has come guns blazing accusing the main political leaders in the government of failing citizens. Addressing a press conference on Wednesday, Patriotic Zimbabweans spokesperson Shelton Mupambwa blasted the governing party for poor governance. “The failure of the government of the day is a failure of all members of its constituent members. Our…
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) has said it is important to prioritize marginalised communities in Africa as well as developing nations pertaining to the distribution of Covid-19 vaccines. Speaking during a special event organized to discuss how COVID-19 vaccines can be fairly distributed worldwide as a key priority for development, UNDP Administrator, Achim Steiner…
The African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) has been awarded the mandate to serve as the exclusive financial adviser and mandated lead arranger for the $130-million bauxite mine expansion project by Sierra Mineral Holdings 1 Limited (Vimetco) in Sierra Leone. The mandate was announced in Freetown on 4 April during a working meeting hosted by Sierra Leonean…
Targets new industrial, mining investors in $250 power investment Distributed Power Africa (DPA), the solar power business of the Econet Group, has said its Zimbabwean venture will save the country millions of dollars in foreign exchange on electricity power imports and on the costs of the importation of diesel generators and diesel fuel. …
By Desire Tshuma Villagers in Insiza North have urged the local leadership to conduct an urgent traditional road cleaning ceremony after four pedestrians and one cyclist was hit by motorists within a short space of time. A strip along the Bulawayo-Masvingo road, in Gwatemba area in Insiza North, has claimed many lives dating back to…
On September 21, 2024, Cape Town joined over 122 countries in celebrating the 10th anniversary of the HWPL World Peace Summit. The event, attended by 200 participants, was part of a global initiative to promote peace and address regional challenges through dialogue and cooperation. Held at the Civic Centre’s Council Chambers, the event was…
Adverse Report by Parliamentary Legal Committee By Veritas On the 24th July the Deputy Speaker of Parliament announced that the Parliamentary Legal Committee had issued an adverse report on the Maintenance of Peace and Order Bill, meaning that the Committee had found some provisions of the Bill to be unconstitutional. The report can be seen on…
The Global Center on Adaptation, together with the African Union, African Development Bank, International Monetary Fund, Africa Adaptation Initiative, and the Climate Vulnerable Forum, are convening the Africa Adaptation Summit to lay the foundation for an adaptation breakthrough for Africa at COP27, in Sharm El Sheikh in Egypt. The Deputy Minister of Environment, Climate, Tourism,…
In an effort to strengthen bilateral relations between Turkey and Zimbabwe spanning politics and the economy, the speakers of Parliament for the two friendly nations are meeting in the Turkish capital Ankara. Turkey and Zimbabwe should deepen their economic relations, the Head of the Turkish Parliament, Mustafa Şentop was quoted by the Daily Sabah on…
The African Development Bank (www.AfDB.org) has joined forces with 11 other international organisations to assist developing countries to build resilience against the impact of natural disasters caused by extreme weather. Following a series of deadly weather events that have caused widespread destruction, especially in Africa, the institutions came together at the COP 25 climate change…
By Bernard Marr We certainly have a global food challenge that is exacerbated by environmental concerns. But could new technology such as artificial intelligence, machine vision, and 5G networks help us find a solution? Norwegian salmon farming company Cermaq has launched its first-of-its-kind iFarm project. This five-year experiment will run until 2025 with tech partners BioSort and…
African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) yesterday in Cairo released its unaudited financial statements for the nine months ended 30 September 2020. Notwithstanding the impact of the pandemic, the Bank recorded net income amounting to US$217.06 million (2019: US$225.36 million) for the period, showing a slight decrease in the comparable period last year. Net interest income for…
By Farai Chirimumimba The year 2018 marks 38 years of ZANU-PF rule so any credit or brickbats for all progress or lack of it must go to the party. So, how has ZANU-PF really fared in plundering a once transformed state backed by a successful economic, industrial, agriculture and social development of the 1980s? To…
Room2Run, the African Development Bank (www.AfDB.org) and partners’ innovative US $1 billion synthetic securitisation of a portfolio of seasoned African Development Bank private sector loans, will serve as a model for other lenders, help reduce costs, and shorten execution time, finance experts told participants at a workshop on Saturday. The landmark securitisation instrument, a first for any…
By Ronnie Chisamba Upcoming gospel artiste, Leon Nyamvura – aka Minister Leon Nyamvura – has launched online spontaneous worship sessions in a bid to address the needs of believers from all walks of life. initially, the sessions will be held monthly. The Kadoma-based singer will also attend to Christians through one on one sessions after…
Writes Baboloki Semele In a pivotal discussion on Africa’s role in the global energy transition, Antonio Pedro, Deputy Executive Secretary of the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (ECA), underscored the critical need for transparent and fair-trade practices to ensure a just energy transition across the continent. Speaking at an African Consultative Webinar on Critical…
Proma Events have assured merry-makers that the “Mafikizolo Back in Town Concert” is still going on as planned despite ongoing xenophobic attacks in South Africa. “We do expect the South African pop outfit in town this Friday around midday ahead of their performance later that evening at HICC. Of course the Mafikizolo Harare Show comes…
Eleven people were arrested, and dozens of illegal decoders were seized during police raids over the past two weeks, as police broke into a TV-decoder smuggling ring. The cross-border smuggling ring is involved in bringing Openview decoders from South Africa into Zimbabwe, in contravention of customs, trademark, and copyright laws. Raids and seizures are set…
Mentoring of new talent in the arts and entertainment field is an essential ingredient in the process of bringing new performers into show business, and many newcomers have benefitted from the advice, guidance and kindness given to them by professionals already in the field. One such mentor is Selmor Mtukudzi, regarded nationally as entertainment royalty…
By Elvis Dumba Banket – Residents should ensure that council bills are paid timeously for the local authority to effectively provide service delivery to the residents. The call was made by the Deputy Minister of Local Government and Public Works, Hon Marian Chombo, in Banket. Hon Chombo said residents should play their part in ensuring…
By His Excellency Mevlüt Çavuşoğlu, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Türkiye On the evening of July 15, 2016, the “Fethullahist Terrorist Organization” (FETO) launched a bloody coup attempt against the people and the government of my country. Their aim was to establish a radical, fundamentalist regime, loyal only to their ringleader…
By Mazvita Makuyana Mr. Clever Masviki, popularly known as Mambo Chipuriro said he welcomes development in his area including the controversial Mavhuradonha area, without any discrimination as long it benefits the locals. The Mavhuradonha Wilderness is situated in the northeast of Zimbabwe, about 180km from Harare. The name ‘Mavhuradonha’ roughly translates from the Shona language…
Cameroon-based Apostle John Chi’s Harare crusade got off to a remarkable start last night at the City Sports Centre, with numerous miraculous healings reported. In a dramatic display of faith, several individuals who had been confined to wheelchairs or relied on crutches cast aside their aids and walked. The crusade which was dubbed “Heal our…
This represents a natural step for Centurion given the group’s strong market share within the oil & gas sector in sub-Saharan Africa and its increased activity Centurion Law Group (“Centurion”) (Centurionlg.com) is set to become the first African legal and energy advisory firm to be publicly-listed this year, as it prepares to join one of…
The Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education, through a letter dated January 5th, 2024, approved the Commission’s proposal to conduct Financial Literacy and Capital Market Awareness outreach programmes in schools throughout the country, building on the work done in 2023. The Commission officially launched its Capital Market Toolkit in November 2023, which comprises both traditional…
By Nhau Mangirazi Cape Town, South Africa – The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Education Organization (UNESCO) senior regional science programs specialist Martial Zebaze Kana has called on the media to articulate science stories with a bearing on communities. Speaking during the science training course here, Kana said the media remains part of a…
EcoCash through the Cassava Smartech, an innovative and technology company, have joined the world class way of doing business with its all new micro services. The micro services allow for better interaction with customer base of over 9 million subscribers on-the-go thereby decongesting their call centre. Long queues, hours of waiting and disappointments will now be a…
Viewers on DStv can look forward to the 18th round of the 2022 MotoGP World Championship, the Grand Prix of Australia, live from the Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit on the morning of Sunday 16 October. SuperSport is definitely your #HomeOfSport and the ultimate destination for motorsport fans. The previous round in Thailand brought a stunning win in the wet for KTM’s Miguel…
OFF-GRID Expo + Conference 2020 (www.Off-Grid-Expo.com) hosts its first digital edition in partnership with UNIDO ITPO Germany and Alliance for Rural Electrification for a two-day trade event; the exclusive digital event aims to cover off-grid solar, wind turbine, and hydropower systems and independent power supply; attendees can look forward to exciting lectures, panels, and unique…
All is set for Zimbabwe’s international humanitarian law moot court with finals earmarked for the High Court on Friday where competitors will battle it out for the coveted first prize. In her remarks, Tamalin Bolus, the Legal Advisor of the International Committee of the Red Cross at the Pretoria Regional Office, said Zimbabwe is privileged…
Distributed Power Africa (DPA) this week unveiled a 1.2MW solar installation at Liquid Telecom’s Campus in Midrand, South Africa – one of the renewable energy company’s largest projects to date in South Africa. The company, which continues to expand its clean energy offer to commercial & industrial businesses across sub-Sahara Africa, also recently announced…
Berlin, Germany – The continent needs to address the structural challenges that are impeding economic transformation in Africa, which are deeply intertwined with food systems, African Union Commissioner Josefa Correia Sacko reiterated in Berlin. The Diplomat, who was speaking at the Eleventh German-Africa Conference that takes place from 17-21 of this month, assured that…
OWN CORRESPONDENT The United Methodist Church (UMC)’s Bishop Eben Nhiwatiwa, who arrived in Nigeria on August 21, 2024, to meet with UMC members and facilitate the election of a new Nigerian Bishop, was detained in Yola, Adamawa State, and subsequently transferred to Abuja on allegations of intentions to promote same-sex marriage in that country….
In his remarks at the Global Week for Education (GAWE) held at Chedope Primary School, Dr. Torerayi Moyo, the Minister of Primary and Secondary Education, rallied stakeholders’ commitment to delivering on global education goals. “Today, we gather here to mark a significant occasion: the Global Action Week for Education 2024 (GAWE 2024). This annual campaign,…
