Writes Charles Mangwiro Maputo (Mozambique) – Climate change is undoubtedly the primary cause of water insecurity in Mozambique, a country with a history of cyclical flooding during the rainy season. Mozambique also receives a lot of flood water from its neighbors, namely South Africa, Eswatini, Malawi, and Zimbabwe but still faces a crisis for safe…
Writes Chimeno Azriel The Minister of Primary and Secondary Education, Hon Dr. Torerai Moyo commissioned the Kuredza Government Technical Primary School’s Early Childhood Development (ECD) block, three specialist rooms, led a field day, and awarded the school the first prize in commercial ventures in Kadoma on Monday. The significant event marked a milestone…
The Southern African Development Community (SADC) will convene an Inter-Ministerial Task Force Meeting of Ministers responsible for Trade, Transport, Infrastructure, and Security Matters to address challenges at the Kasumbalesa Border Posts between the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and the Republic of Zambia. The meeting will be held virtually on 11 April 2025. The…
The summit to be held in Cambridge, MA from May 21-23 will focus on how biotechnologies impact the meaning of being human The Global Observatory for Genome Editing International Summit will be held from May 21-23, 2025 in Cambridge, MA. The Summit foregrounds questions about biotechnologies that are poised to alter the meaning of being human….
Maia, Portugal-headquartered Rangel Logistics Solutions, a family-owned international logistics company that entered the South African market in 2020, has reaffirmed its commitment to helping Africa realise the potential of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) agreement through the additional investment of €6 million (R125.6 million) in a warehouse in South Africa. Tiago Pocinho,…
While the Parliament of Zimbabwe argues that the Insurance and Pensions Commission (IPEC) Amendment Bill presents a pivotal opportunity for transformative change in insurance, pensions, and medical health sectors, the other players feel that replacing the entire regulatory body for shortcomings by a few players is a lost cause. This emerged today at the…
Labour Economists and Afrikan Democrats (LEAD) are deeply concerned and outraged by the latest statistics reported by the National AIDS Council (NAC), which revealed that 13,353 teenage girls were impregnated in Manicaland Province in 2024. Linda Masarira, the President of LEAD, said even more alarming is the fact that 161 girls dropped out of…
Proceedings at the 150th Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) Assembly and Related meetings started on 4th April 2025, with two crucial meetings, namely, the SADC Group at the IPU augmented by the Africa Geopolitical group meetings. In a clear show of confidence in his leadership, vast experience on Parliamentary legal issues, and drafting capabilities, Speaker Mudenda was…
Writes Charles Mangwiro Maputo, Mozambique – African Development Bank, AfDB candidate for presidency, Zambian Economist, Samuel Maimbo has met President Daniel Chapo of Mozambique during his diplomatic offensive for advice. Addressing the media after the audience granted by the Mozambican Head of State late on Friday, Samuel Maimbo highlighted the symbolic and personal importance of…
President Emmerson Mnangagwa has urged stakeholders in the education sector to consistently re-examine and appropriately equip learners with the skills to drive continental modernisation and industrialisation for a higher quality of life for the people of the African continent. The President made the call yesterday while officially opening the Third Africa Education Summit in…
NetOne, in collaboration with the City of Harare, led a vibrant clean-up campaign in the heart of Harare’s Central Business District (CBD), aimed at promoting a cleaner, greener, and healthier urban environment. The initiative, held on the first Friday of the month in line with the national clean-up programme, brought together NetOne staff, City…
The Love Zimbabwe Festival in Chinhoyi, Mashonaland West Province which kicked off in February 2025 is set to conclude on April 6, 2025, and aims to promote unity and collective responsibility in building a prosperous Zimbabwe. Minister of State for Provincial Affairs and Devolution for the province, Hon. Marian Chombo, attended a high-profile luncheon organized…
Writes Charles Mangwiro Maputo (Mozambique) – The Hollard Moçambique Seguros, a subsidiary of Hollard Insurance Company Ltd of South Africa has completed the acquisition of 100 percent of the shares of Global Alliance Seguros to expand its market share in the southern African nation. The Hollard Mozambique group has a 21% share in the national…
Writes Sirak Gebrehiwot Harare – In a vibrant celebration captioned with remarks by senior officials from Government, UN, and Development Partners, a panel discussion, and a stirring performance by Hope Masike, UN Women in Zimbabwe galvanized stakeholders in Harare to honor women and girls on 2 April 2025. The event, marking the end of a…
The launch of the Social Protection System Strengthening Programme is a key priority of the Government of Zimbabwe to support vulnerable citizens. This is a positive move towards a prosperous and empowered upper-middle-income society by 2030 and is a testament to the commitment to investing in social protection to support vulnerable citizens, from the womb…
If you look around a Senegalese village, you will see the connection. Farmers under a mango tree drinking the afternoon pot of attaya (tea). A cluster of children from all corners of the community magnetically gathered around a soccer ball like Mecca and the idea that they could be the next Sadio Mané. Or a…
To boost the immunity of HIV-positive people, wild or Indigenous plants are sources of key nutrients and useful to ensure healthy living, Dr. Batsirai Chipurura from the Department of Nutrition Dietetics and Food Sciences at the University of Zimbabwe has said. He was addressing participants attending a workshop organised by the National AIDS Council…
If stakeholders are serious about creating a new HIV-free generation, there is a need to start addressing mother-to-child transmission, Dr. Owen Mugurungi, the Director of the AIDS and TB Unit in the Ministry of Health and Child Care has said. He was sharing the journey in pursuit of achieving epidemic control of HIV during the…
Writes Violet Mashonga The Minister of Lands, Agriculture, Fisheries, Water, and Rural Development, Dr Amxious Masuka, has reaffirmed the government’s commitment to food security, emphasizing that the Ffumvudza program introduced by President Emerson Mnangagwa plays a crucial role in enhancing agricultural productivity. Addressing farmers and stakeholders during a field day at Headman Peter…
Dr. Aspect Maunganidze, the Permanent Secretary for Health and Child Care has urged the media, particularly editors and station managers continue to prioritize HIV-related morbidities within their coverage and reports. He made the remarks in a keynote address during the official opening of the workshop organised by the National AIDS Council for updates on HIV…
The early and accurate screening as well as initiation to treatment of cervical cancer can save millions of lives, Dr Lindelwe Ncube from the University of Zimbabwe’s Biomedical Engineering Department has said. Dr. Ncube was addressing journalists attending a workshop for editors and station managers at the Chinhoyi University of Technology (CUT) Hotel, running…
The National AIDS Council (NAC) has said there has been a decrease in HIV incidence and prevalence over time, a two-day workshop for editors and station managers that kicked off today in Chinhoyi has heard. In a presentation delivered on his behalf by Lameck Munangaidzwa (NAC Monitoring and Evaluation officer), Dr. Amon Mpofu, the…
By NJ Ayuk (Executive Chairman, African Energy Chamber) The USD4.7 billion Mozambique loan is just the beginning — a proof of concept for what collaboration with the U.S. can achieve Donald Trump’s return to the White House in 2025 represents a pivotal moment for Africa’s fossil fuel industry. His administration’s swift reapproval of…
There have been mixed feelings about the protest organised by a war veteran in hiding, Blessed Geza, who had called for mass demonstrations to force the resignation of President Mnangagwa on 31 March 2025. Dr Jenfan Muswere, the Minister of Information, Publicity and Broadcasting Services, thanked Zimbabweans for the peace and tranquillity experienced throughout…
The End School-Age Hunger Fund (ESAH) was approved on 20 March to bolster school meal programmes in targeted African countries The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank (www.AfDB.org) approved the establishment of a fund to help put an end to hunger and malnutrition among school-age children in Africa. The End School-Age…
Zimbabwe Cricket (ZC) is thrilled to announce that Zimbabwe will host South Africa and New Zealand in a massive international cricket showdown spanning from June to August, featuring high-stakes Test matches and an electrifying T20 International (T20I) tri-nation series. The highly anticipated tours will begin with Zimbabwe taking on South Africa in a gripping two-match…
A Leadership in Health Technology Symposium held in Harare today (29 March 2025 ), organized by Siza Mukwedini and Kuda Makuzwa of Matamba Film Labs was meant to improve health outcomes for Zimbabwe. In her remarks at the workshop, Pamela Tremont, the United States Ambassador to Zimbabwe, commended the support of the U.S. President’s…
The Executive Governor of Osun State, Senator Ademola Adeleke has welcomed the inclusion of an Osun-born scholar, Professor Charles Oluwaseun Adetunji, in the ranking of top 2% scientists in the World, as yet another recognition of the outstanding potential possessed by the state on the global stage. The governor celebrated Prof. Adetunji for the honor…
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…
Pretoria, South Africa – March 25, 2025 – The 9th Annual Commemoration of the Declaration of Peace and Cessation of War (DPCW) took place at Brooklyn Lodge, Pretoria, bringing together high-level officials, ambassadors, representatives from NGOs and IGOs, and members of civil society. The event, hosted by Heavenly Culture, World Peace, Restoration of Light…
Stanbic Bank Zimbabwe achieved a historical cost profit of ZWG1,1 billion for the year ended 31 December 2024. After adjusting for once-off technical accounting losses of ZWG 389 million incurred on its investment property portfolio at the beginning of the year, when the bank’s functional currency changed, and fair value gains of ZWG 51…
The commissioning of the University of Zimbabwe (UZ) Polio Laboratory has been described as a landmark achievement in the collective journey toward a polio-free world, emanating from the envisaged improvement in disease surveillance and diagnostics. This state-of-the-art facility stands as a testament to the unwavering commitment of Zimbabwe, in collaboration with global partners like…
Writes Chimeno Azriel In a bid to support the educational and menstrual health needs of girl children in his constituency, Kadoma Central Member of Parliament has launched the ‘Pad Up Kadoma’ initiative to collect and distribute sanitary pads to 20 primary and secondary schools in the city, targeting girls who frequently miss lessons due…
The success of the Zimbabwe United Nations Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework (ZUNSDCF) is hinged on integrated development planning, His Excellency Mr. Edward Kallon, the UN Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator has said. He made the remarks at the 2022-2026 Zimbabwe UN Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework Annual Steering Committee Meeting for 2024 on Wednesday 26 March…
Medical aid societies are an essential vehicle for sound healthcare delivery, the Association of Healthcare Founders of Zimbabwe (AHFoZ) Chief Executive, Ms. Shylet Sanyanga has said. She said this yesterday during a media tour at the AHFoZ Head Office in Harare to familiarize journalists with the medical aid industry. “We’ve been intending to do this…
Writes Edgar Gweshe Birdlife Zimbabwe (BLZ), in collaboration with the Harare Wetlands Trust (HWT) and the Netherlands Embassy in Zimbabwe, has launched an art and essay competition aimed at raising awareness on wetlands protection. The competition, being held under the theme, “Protecting Wetlands for Our Common Future” is open to primary and secondary school students….
To ensure that modern technologies are developed and used in an ethical, safe, and equitable manner, the National Biotechnology Authority (NBA) is leading in the development of a regulatory framework for genome editing in Zimbabwe. The Permanent Secretary for the Ministry of Higher and Tertiary Education, Innovation, Science and Technology Development, Prof. Fanuel Tagwira…
The Zimbabwe United Nations Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework (ZUNSDCF) serves as a critical mechanism for providing strategic direction and policy oversight to the institutional arrangement to drive efforts towards sustainable development in Zimbabwe. This came to the fore in the keynote address by the Chief Secretary to the President and Cabinet given by Dr….
Stakeholders have said the process of coming up with the City of Harare’s Environment and Climate Policy has been very inclusive in several respects. This emerged last week at a multi-stakeholder dialogue forum that brought together representatives from the Government, Local Authorities within the Harare metropolitan area, the Private Sector, and Civil Society to…
Water and sanitation play an important role in the pursuit of Africa’s development aspirations given their direct bearing on all basic social and economic indicators, Hon Vangelis Haritatos, the Deputy Minister of Lands, Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Rural Development has said. He made the remarks during the official opening of the Southern Africa Sub-regional…
100-Seater King Lobengula III offers five-star service 80-Seater King Lobengula I delivers a cruise of a lifetime Dedicated local Victoria Falls Tour Guides on hand for cruises Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe | Khanondo Safaris and Tours has reintroduced its iconic cruises on the Mighty Zambezi River in Victoria Falls after undergoing extensive refurbishment and upgrading…
Zimbabwe’s leading telecommunications provider, NetOne has always been at the forefront of driving digital inclusion and empowering communities through innovative connectivity solutions. With a solid nationwide network and a clear focus on affordable services, NetOne continues to deliver products that speak directly to the needs of the people. Among its flagship offerings is MoGigs…
In the drought-prone district of Mwenezi, Zimbabwe, farmers battle unpredictable rainfall and dwindling agricultural yields. Climate change has made traditional farming methods unreliable, forcing smallholder farmers to seek new solutions. For Chizivano Shava, a lead farmer in the Climate Resilient Livelihoods (CRL) project, innovation is not just an option, it’s a necessity. Supported by…
The African Ministers’ Council on Water (AMCOW) is holding a three-day workshop in Harare to promote the effective management of the continent’s water resources and provision of water supply services. In his address during the first day of the workshop today, Engineer Tinayeshe Mutazu, the Chief Director of Water Resources, Irrigation Development, and National…
On the 22nd of March 2025, the serene mining town of Zvishavane was abuzz with the excitement of young, curious minds and innovative ideas. The STEM Quest Robotics Challenge, held at Errymaple International School, proved to be a groundbreaking event, bringing together over 30 teams from various parts of Zimbabwe to demonstrate their creative and…
