JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA – The Africa Food Systems Parliamentarian Network (AFSPAN) together with the Comprehensive Africa Agriculture Development Programme (CAADP) Non-State Actors (NSAs) have pledged to support the African Union Commission (AUC) to drive agriculture on the continent. In their meeting with Mr. Moses Vilakati, the Commissioner for the Department of Agriculture, Rural Development,…
Parliamentary institutions play a key role in strengthening the legislative frameworks of Member States in the fight against illicit and tax avoidance-related financial flows (ITAFF) and in overseeing good governance, Chief Charumbira, the President of the Pan African Parliament has said. He made the remarks today in Lusaka, Zambia at the 4th Sub Committee…
JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA – Mr. Moses Vilakati, the Commissioner for the Department of Agriculture, Rural Development, Blue Economy, and Sustainable Environment (DARBE) in the African Union Commission (AUC) has set a 100-day plan to measure performance of the department in improving African Agriculture under the Africa Comprehensive Africa Agriculture Development Programme (CAADP) Strategy and Action…
The 7th Africa-wide Agricultural Extension Week slated for the 12th to the 16th of May 2025 is an opportunity for the exchange of information and knowledge among countries and other stakeholders in farming. This was revealed by Dr. Silim M. Nahdy, the Executive Director of the African Forum for Agricultural Advisory Services (AFAAS) who…
Writes Violet Mashonga The sun rises over the fields of Makonde District in Mashonaland West Province, casting a warm glow over the lush green wheat crops. Recently, Provincial Agronomist S. Makaza and District Agronomist T. Marovora embarked on a mission to assess the progress of winter wheat preparations and planting in the district. Their…
Writes Ronnie Chisamba Harare –Zimbabwe Assemblies of God Africa (ZAOGA) Forward in Faith International’s Deputy Secretary-General, Dr. Steve Simukai, has expressed gratitude for the government partnership that was brought through the Ministry of Information Communication Technology, Postal and Courier Services where students from the church’s learning institutions will get training in ICT. Speaking…
The streets of Harare were alive with action early Friday morning as hundreds of NetOne and Harare City workers came together, brooms in hand, to answer President Mnangagwa’s call for a cleaner nation. Under the National Cleanup Day initiative—observed every first Friday of the month—the teams set out to transform the city, one street at…
Harare, Zimbabwe — 2 May, 2025 The UN-Women Executive Board will undertake a field visit to Zimbabwe from 4-10 May 2025, as part of its oversight and engagement efforts to assess and understand the impact of UN-Women’s operations in advancing national development priorities and addressing women’s challenges in the region. This visit offers…
The Executive Committee (EXCO) of the SADC Parliamentary Forum (SADC PF) which continued with the orientation programme yesterday in Windhoek, Namibia, asserted its relevance in a rapidly evolving geopolitical and economic landscape regionally and globally. Yesterday’s deliberations, held under the compelling theme “Evolving Ecosystem for Parliamentarism,” were marked by intense reflection, intellectual rigour, and…
The ECOWAS Regional Agriculture and Food Fund (RAFF) Supervisory Board approved its 2025-2027 work plan and budget during a meeting in Lomé last week. The fund aims to boost agricultural program funding across member states as West Africa faces escalating food insecurity. Harmonized Framework estimates that 49.5 million people could face food insecurity during…
The Ministry of Skills Audit and Development has encouraged the adoption of skills that adapt to the demands of the digital age, new technologies and aspects of machine learning and artificial intelligence in pursuit of sustainable development. This emerged at the Jobs for the Future Summit hed under the theme “Shaping Tomorrow’s Workforce: Innovation, Skills…
Today on May 1, 2025, the Community Working Group on Health (CWGH) and the Labour Economists and Afrikan Democrats (LEAD) join the Zimbabwe Congress of Trade Unions (ZCTU), the working class, and progressive forces across the globe in commemorating the 2025 International Workers’ Day with calls for transparency and accountability. On its part, CWGH…
The International Rhino Foundation (IRF) and the Wildlife Conservation Network are partnering to launch a new wildlife leadership program focusing entirely on rhino conservation practitioners. The program will begin in May. This transformative program—Rising Wildlife Leaders: Careers—will equip local conservationists in the countries where rhinos live with the skills, mentorship, and career support they need to make a lasting…
The international community once again witnesses the flagrant violation of human rights and international law by the Israeli apartheid government, as it continues to deny essential aid to the Palestinian people in the Gaza Strip, subjecting them to deliberate starvation, bombing, and forced displacement, HE Tamer Almassri, the Ambassador of Palestine to Zimbabwe has said….
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…
Chief Fortune Charumbira, the President of the Pan African Parliament (PAP) in his address at the official opening of the South-South Parliamentary Dialogue Forum in Rabat, Morocco, has emboldened legislators to uphold peace and promote sustainable development in the Global South. “The Pan African Parliament (PAP), serves as the supreme continental representative institution that…
Writes Violet Mashonga In pursuit of empowering farmers for a food-secure future, the Zvimba District held a Field Day themed “The Power of Educating Farmers: Achieving Food Security Everywhere, Every Day,” which showcased the importance of agricultural education and innovation. At the heart of the event was the Pfumvunza farming method, a climate-resilient approach…
In most African countries, the formal education system has not succeeded in creating conditions for knowledge to flow between different classes of economic actors and between the formal and informal economies. Consequently, the gap between formal and informal economic systems continues to widen as evidenced by how the informal economy fast becoming a secondary underground…
The World Health Organization (WHO) estimates that 94% of global cervical cancer deaths occur in low- and middle-income countries, with sub-Saharan Africa heavily affected Human Papillomavirus (HPV) is fuelling high cervical cancer rates in sub-Saharan Africa despite the availability of effective vaccines. Yet uptake remains low, driven largely by vaccine hesitancy. In South Africa…
Liberation heroes under the banner of the Zimbabwe National Liberation War Veterans Association (ZNLWVA) said citizens should be guided by the principle of peace, unity, and development by shunning any forces that threaten their founding principles. The call was made at a press conference held in Harare today in response to relentless calls by some…
Mozambican President, Daniel Chapo, has underscored the importance of boosting and facilitating trade between Mozambique and Zimbabwe to deepen economic complementarity and the creation of economies of scale using the sister republics’ existing natural resources, infrastructure, and logistical means, especially the Beira Corridor. He made the remarks while officially opening the 65th Edition of…
As the world commemorates World Malaria Day on April 25, 2025, the Community Working Group on Health (CWGH) has urged the government to take practical measures to combat malaria, a preventable and treatable disease that continues to pose a significant public health challenge in the country. This year’s theme, “Malaria Ends with Us: Reinvest,…
Writes Sirak Gebrehiwot On 24 April 2025 in Bulawayo, the National Gallery of Bulawayo was abuzz with innovation, dialogue, and vision as the Ministry of Information, Publicity, and Broadcasting Services hosted the third edition of the Zimbabwe International Trade Fair (ZITF) Media Indaba. Under the theme “Celebrating the Creative Economy for Industrial Growth,” the indaba…
U.S. Ambassador to Zimbabwe Pamela Tremont unveiled a donation from Yale University to the Natural History Museum of Zimbabwe in Bulawayo on Thursday, April 24. The 16 donated specimen cabinets will organize, store, and protect the museum’s world-class fossil collections. The donation from the Yale Peabody Museum of Natural History was organized with the…
As the impacts of climate change become increasingly evident, the role of faith leaders in climate adaptation has gained significant importance. Faith communities, guided by their values and teachings, have the potential to influence public opinion, mobilize resources, and foster community resilience. On 23 April 2025, the Methodist Development and Relief Agency (MeDRA), in partnership…
On Wednesday, a Spiked Online Media correspondent visited the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Zimbabwe stand at the 2025 Zimbabwe International Trade Fair (ZITF) to get insights about the UN agency’s work in the country. Below are excerpts from the interview: Question 1: What is the overarching goal of UNDP Zimbabwe’s work? Answer: At…
Writes Sirak Gebrehiwot On 23 April 2025 in Bulawayo, the 65th Zimbabwe International Trade Fair set a dynamic stage for an inspiring Youth Indaba, highlighting the indomitable spirit and transformative potential of Zimbabwe’s youth. The Indaba aimed to amplify young voices, focusing on youth-led solutions to address socio-economic challenges and propel the nation…
Vice President Constantino Chiwenga has said a competitive industrial sector is not only vital for unlocking Zimbabwe’s full economic potential but also pivotal in securing Zimbabwe’s rightful place within regional and global value chains. He made the remarks while officiating at the 65th Zimbabwe International Trade Fair (ZITF) International Business Conference in Bulawayo on…
The Zimbabwe Council of Copyrights (ZICCO) has strongly denied allegations of corruption and mismanagement made by its former director, Dickson Nema, describing them as “unfounded, false, and malicious.” Nema, who was dismissed in 2023 following a disciplinary hearing, resurfaced in the public eye during a press conference held in Harare on April 15, 2025,…
As Zimbabwe pushes forward with its industrialisation agenda under the 2025 Zimbabwe International Trade Fair (ZITF) theme “Industrialisation: Crafting an Integrated Economic Landscape,” Zimnat Microfinance has introduced an innovative financial solution designed to ease the cash flow burdens of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). The new Invoice Discounting Facility, launched during ZITF 2025, gives…
Old Mutual Zimbabwe group chief executive officer, Sam Matsekete, says rapid technological advancements are transforming the way humanity lives and conducts business, but urged an integration with human-centric values and a strong conscience for sustainability. Speaking at the Africa University Career Fair in Mutare recently, Matsekete said we were on the threshold of the Fifth…
The Zimbabwe Civil Society Organisations Scaling Up Nutrition Alliance (ZCSOSUNA), with financial and technical support from UNICEF and in collaboration with key government ministries and departments, launched a new project titled ‘High-Level Nutrition Advocacy and Parliamentary Engagement’ to enhance national efforts in nutrition advocacy and deepen engagement with policymakers on child nutrition and development. …
The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank Group (www.AfDB.org) recently approved a $19.85 million grant over two years to support a humanitarian and resilience operation in Sudan, with a strong focus on improving the livelihoods of vulnerable populations and easing the impact of the ongoing conflict on communities and infrastructure. In the short…
The Shepherds Foundation Trust and Mumba Creations are excited to announce the launch of “Kupa Kunemufaro,” an innovative initiative aimed at providing free healthcare services to Zimbabwe’s creative and visual communications community. Scheduled for April 25, 2025, from 10 am-4 pm at the National Gallery of Zimbabwe, the event underscores the commitment to the health…
Bulawayo, 22 April 2025 – The European Union (EU) is back at the Zimbabwe International Trade Fair (ZITF) in Bulawayo for the third consecutive year— with its now-flagship pavilion, one of the largest international stands. Following two consecutive wins for Best and Most Outstanding Foreign Display, the EU returns this year showcasing a strengthened focus…
Value Creation Challenge (VCC) is offering a lifeline to aspiring business leaders across Zimbabwe, by providing an opportunity for youth involvement in its innovative incubation programme that aims to reinforce innovation and entrepreneurship in Zimbabwe. Now in its fifth year, VCC is a nationwide incubation program by the Eight2Five Innovation Hub, powered by Old…
The Palestinian Ambassador to Zimbabwe, Dr. Tamer Almassri, strongly condemns the Israeli authorities’ discriminatory policies against Palestinian Christians during the Easter celebrations. He described the restrictions imposed on worshippers, the denial of access to churches, and the violence against church leaders and worshippers as a blatant violation of the fundamental right to freedom of worship….
The air in the WHO Zimbabwe Country Office was filled with a sense of purpose as staff members prepared to commemorate World Health Day on April 17th. The theme, “Healthy Beginnings, Hopeful Futures,” served as a powerful reminder of the organization’s core mission: to ensure that every mother and child in Zimbabwe had the opportunity…
Writes Sam Matsekete Old Mutual’s interest in renewable energy has been established over a period now, and we continue that commitment. Firstly, within the Old Mutual operations themselves, we seek to uphold responsible business practices, and we are looking at how we can ensure that we are climate-friendly in the ways that we conduct…
The HWPL International Workshop on Peace Journalism Studies, held on April 17, 2025, brought together journalists, scholars, and peace practitioners to explore how peace journalism can help address global challenges such as misinformation and conflict in an era of rapid digital transformation. The event was hosted online by an international peace NGO, Heavenly Culture, World…
(Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe) April 2025 – Rising from a deep-rooted love for Zimbabwe and a commitment to showcasing its unparalleled beauty, Matetsi Victoria Falls has been recognized among the world’s finest, earning a place on Travel + Leisure’s prestigious 2025 T+L 500 list of the best hotels. This remarkable achievement is a direct reflection…
Forty-five years after Zimbabwe attained independence, the country has witnessed several developmental initiatives, President Emmerson Mnangagwa has said. In his address today, 18 April 2025, the President of the Republic of Zimbabwe, His Excellency, Dr E. D. Mnangagwa in Gokwe, Nembudziya in the Midlands Province said central to the country’s development is the commitment…
The Government of Japan provides support, in partnership with UNICEF, UNDP, WFP, and UNOPS, to the Government of the Republic of Zimbabwe, and has launched five transformative projects under Japan’s 2024 Supplementary Budget and the Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD). These initiatives aim to strengthen maternal and child health, prevent malnutrition, modernize medical…
In a groundbreaking initiative aimed at fostering innovation and bridging the digital divide, NetOne has successfully renovated the computer lab at Nyamuroro Kubatana High School. Equipped with state-of-the-art machinery and modern furniture, this facility promises to be a beacon of learning, where over 300 children will embark on an exciting journey into the world of…
The Parliament of Zimbabwe and UNICEF on Tuesday 15 April 2025 officially signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to formalize and strengthen their collaboration in promoting the rights and well-being of children and women in Zimbabwe. The MoU, which was five years in the making, includes the Zimbabwe Institute Board, the Zimbabwe Women Lawyers…
