On behalf of the Bureau and the entire membership of the Pan-African Parliament (PAP), the President of the Pan-African Parliament, His Excellency, Chief Fortune Zephania Charumbira, has noted with grave concern the unfolding situation in the Republic of Niger, which has all the trappings of an attempted coup by a section of the military. Chief Charumbira…
South Africa’s largest agricultural lender, ABSA, says new technology has huge potential to unlock capital for smallholder farmers and SMEs who have previously had limited access to finance Pioneering ag-tech company Origin Digital is poised to help lenders revolutionise the agricultural credit landscape in Sub-Saharan Africa and drive growth in the sector. Providing credit to the smallholder…
Murambinda Hospital, located in the town of Murambinda, Buhera District in Manicaland Province is owned and administered by the Sisters of the Little Company of Mary under the endorsement and supervision of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Harare. It is the only hospital in Buhera District, with a population of nearly 300,000 over an area…
Destination Zimbabwe continues to receive an endorsement as ideal for hosting international conferences, with the latest recommendation coming from the United World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO), to host the Communication, Media and Tourism Training in Africa Workshop in Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe in November 2023. The Chief Executive for Zimbabwe Tourism Authority, Ms Winnie Muchanyuka, and the…
Driven by the need to halve emissions within the next decade to become a net-zero world by 2050 and avoid climate change, carbon financing plays a critical role in achieving this objective. This came out during a half-day workshop organised by the Business Council for Sustainable Development Zimbabwe (BCSDZ) held in Harare today to unpack…
Zimbabwean sports fans are keen for the Zimbabwe Gems to achieve success at the 2023 Netball World cup, which starts in South Africa on Friday, and for which coverage is being provided across the continent by DStv’s SuperSport. Liz Dziva, publicity and public relations manager of MultiChoice Zimbabwe, said all matches were being broadcast on…
Writes Masotsha Munyarari Zimbabwe is badly hurting, especially as it suffers from deep historical marginalisations along ethnic, racial, and sexual lines. With less than 40 days to go to the next election, this article seeks to ring some bell in the hearts and minds of policymakers and contesting politicians to strive to rise above these…
The European Union Election Observation Mission (EU EOM) to the Republic of Zimbabwe today deployed 46 long-term observers (LTOs) across the country. “The observers will be working across all of Zimbabwe’s ten provinces, and will focus on rural as well as urban areas”, said the mission’s Deputy Chief Observer, Dr. Beata Martin-Rozumiłowicz. “In the course of their…
UNWTO International tourism is well on its way to returning to pre-pandemic levels, with twice as many people travelling during the first quarter of 2023 than in the same period of 2022. New Data from UNWTO: What We’ve Learned The second UNWTO World Tourism Barometer of the year shows that the sector’s swift recovery has…
Writes Amnesty International Zimbabwe’s upcoming general election will take place in the context of five years of systematic, brutal crackdowns on human rights, including recent restrictions on political opposition gatherings, the violent suppression of protests, and the criminalization of state critics, Amnesty International said today, ahead of the vote on 23 August. Over the past…
Writes Marlvin Ngiza The United Nations has cited drowning as a major public health problem which is claiming an estimate of 236 000 each year with emphasis placed on multi-sectoral action on installing barriers to access to water, strengthening education on swimming, improving flood risk management, and enforcing safe boating regulations among others. In a…
The Embassy of the state of Palestine in Harare strongly condemns the heinous crime of execution of three Palestinian young men in Nablus by the Israeli occupation forces, and considers this a war crime, collective punishment, and an extension of continuous violations and occupation crimes throughout the occupied Palestinian land, as an integral part of…
Sowell Chikwari (Business Reporter) There are growing calls for the government to expedite the transition to green energy as the country struggles to attain power sufficiency amid spiraling demand. The renewed calls for a speedy transition towards sustainable clean energy solutions are growing even louder as renewable energy has the potential to improve power supply…
Jehovah’s Witnesses from all walks of life in South Africa are currently in the Venda-speaking area of Zimbabwe to share a Bible-based message with local residents. The special preaching campaign in Venda started on May 29 and will end this July 2023. In addition to Jehovah’s Witnesses in South Africa, congregants who speak Venda from…
Writes Nyasha Mutena Whenever one listens to gospel music, it draws them closer to the Almighty. Many attest that it lifts emotional burdens no matter how heavy. Since time immemorial, gospel music has remained the opium of the oppressed, bringing many souls closer to their maker. While gospel musicians are plenty and fans remain spoilt…
Writes Chimeno Azriel One of Zimababwe’s non-profit organizations, Green Light International Trust (GLIT) is set to open an adult residential facility for adults with developmental disabilities. The centre will be a behavioural care home and a place to turn disabilities into abilities. In an interview, the Public Relations Manager for the Organisation, Mr. Munashe Kujeke,…
The latest episode of Shaka iLembe introduced a different tone compared to the end of episode five which saw the traditional newlywed love between King Senzangakhona kaJama (Senzo Radebe) and Queen Nandi kaMbengi (Nomzamo Mbatha) while this week’s episode six showcased a lot of emotional weight between the couple marking a nerve-wracking tale. Episode 6 marks trouble in…
The Dorowera Irrigation Scheme, located in Mutoko District in Mashonaland East Province, is famous for its prolific farming. The produce makes its way to Harare’s Mbare People’s Market and some leading markets in Zimbabwe. The Adam Molai Foundation and GetBucks Bank held a financial literacy seminar for the Dorowera community last Friday at the Irrigation…
Writes Tafadzwa Muranganwa Chipinge – Popular church leader, Dr Bishop Phillip Pferedzai has made a clarion call for a peaceful plebiscite as the election fever grips the country. Zimbabwean elections have often been characterised by violence and bloodshed. Already there have been reports of pockets of political violence perpetrated by activists across the political divide…
It is imperative for diplomatic missions and observers to participate in every stage of Zimbabwe’s 2023 harmonised elections, Ambassador Fredrick Shava, the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Trade has said. He made the remarks during a brief to diplomatic missions accredited to Zimbabwe and Observer Missions on the country’s preparedness for the Harmonized Elections….
Writes Tom Ncube Peter Magaso was born and bred in Murehwa. He remembers with nostalgia the boundless joy of his childhood as all communities in the Mashonaland East district lived blissful lives. After completing his high school studies in the rural area, the economic demands of his new young family enticed him to cross the…
By Prof Laeed Zaghlami (Algiers University) African leaders adopted the Lusaka Roadmap to End Conflict in 2016 and pledged not to pass the burden of conflict to the next generation. They launched the ‘Silencing the Guns’ initiative and at the time of the declaration, state and non-state actors in Africa had fought around 630 armed…
By PSC Report The state of Sudan raises questions about the African Union’s readiness to respond authoritatively to humanitarian situations. The ongoing conflict in Sudan has thrown the spotlight on Africa’s dire humanitarian situation and associated response framework. On 18 May 2023, the Peace and Security Council (PSC) dedicated its 1155th meeting to an open…
Writes Marlvin Ngiza The Zimbabwe Media Commission (ZMC) has raised concerns over the lapsing of ethical and professional journalism by some registered media houses in the country in the coverage of the 2023 harmonized elections saying that the commission was very ready to take disciplinary action against such players who violate the law to pursue…
The Government Analyst Laboratory (GAL) received the ISO/IEC 17025:2017 accreditation after a successful assessment by the Southern African Development Community Accreditation Service (SADCAS). In a speech read on his behalf during the accreditation ceremony in Harare today, Zimbabwe’s Secretary for Health and Child Care, Air Commodore, Dr. Jasper Chimedza said the Government Analyst Laboratory (GAL)…
Zimbabwe Tourism Authority and Zambia Tourism Agency met for a series bilateral meetings over the last two days under the Joint Tourism Facilitation Committee (JTFC), in Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe. The JTFC was co-chaired by the ZTA Chief Executive, Ms. Winnie Muchanyuka, and her Zambia Tourism Agency CEO, Mr. Matongo Matamwandi, in fulfillment of tenets of…
Own Correspondent As the United Nations made preparations for World Youth Skills Day on July 15, nearly three out of four young people aged 15 to 24 in 92 countries do not have the skills needed for employment, according to a 2022 report by the Education Commission and UNICEF. A lesser-known, yet practical resource, jw.org,…
The Afrikan Youth Business Council (AfYBC), has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Arusha- based MS Training Centre for Development Cooperation (MS TCDC), for the fiscal sponsorship of AfYBC by MS TCDC. AfYBC is the continental umbrella body of youth-led private sector entities, institutions, and associations advocating for a youth-friendly business policy environment under…
Writes Marlvin Ngiza The World Health Organisation (WHO) has called upon nations to prioritize investing into the health sector for more equitable and prosperous societies and economies. This was said by WHO Director-General, Tedros Ghebreyesus, during a press briefing on global health issues. In his remarks, Ghebreyesus said that low-income countries were failing to rebound…
A new report by global justice organisation Equal Right and economists at independent think tank Autonomy has proposed a new global ‘cap and share’ system that taxes carbon at source and redistributes the proceeds worldwide through a Universal Basic Income scheme. The system aims to simultaneously halt further fossil fuel-induced climate change, redistribute resources in…
Under the auspices of the Alliance for Food Sovereignty in Africa (AFSA), the Participatory Ecological Land Use Management (PELUM) Zimbabwe is undertaking a campaign in Zimbabwe to raise awareness and consciousness on the farming, and consumption of traditional Zimbabwean food under the banner of the My Food is African! Campaign. In Zimbabwe, the campaign is…
His Excellency President Emmerson Mnangagwa is set to officially open the inaugural edition of the Zim Afro T10 at a glittering ceremony happening at Harare Sports Club this Thursday afternoon. Local music superstar Jah Prayzah is leading the entertainment cast for the historic day, with talented songstress Feli Nandi also billed to perform alongside famous…
The Gender Observatory has been commissioned as a mechanism for monitoring gender issues during the 2023 Harmonised Elections. In her address, at the Zimbabwe Gender Observatory Sensitisation Workshop and Commissioning of 2023 Gender Observatory Members in Harare today, Commissioner Margaret Mukahanana-Sangarwe, the Chairperson of the Zimbabwe Gender Commission (ZGC) appreciated the financial support from the…
Writes Elvis Dumba Harare – Senior Zvimba South Constituency Central Committee Member, Dr. Philip Chiyangwa, has proved his business acumen by successfully heading a successful fundraising drive towards the party’s campaign activities. Dr. Chiyangwa, who heads the party’s 2023 campaign fundraising committee, has managed to fully resource the party’s campaign activities, allowing the party to…
Writes Elvis Dumba Banket – Prospective land seekers have been against being duped in their earnings by an unscrupulous group masquerading as war veterans specially assigned by President Emmerson Mnangagwa to allocate land. This was said by Mashonalnd West Provincial ZANU (PF) Veterans League Chairperson, Happison Muchechetere when he addressed hundreds of people who had…
Writes Rumbidzai Mubirira September is a dark month for me. The 21st day floods me with tears. The heartache is unbearable, as I remember that day. They say time heals, and it has failed to do that for me. September 2023 marks a decade after my father succumbed to diabetes mellitus Type 2. I was…
The Zimbabwe Association of Church-Related Hospitals (ZACH) is making a passionate call for stakeholders to address all forms of violence against young women and girls that include physical, emotional, economic, and sexual violence as well as upholding child safeguarding with a view to reducing HIV Infections. This emerged at the ZACH annual media conference under…
Writes Marlvin Ngiza The United Nations(UN) Secretary-General, António Guterres, has implored the nations to build a better world through action against racism, injustice, and discrimination, which he described as an incredible way to commemorate the Nelson Mandela International Day. This year’s commemorations were running under the theme “The legacy lives on Through You: Climate, Food,…
Kigali – Chido Cleopatra Mpemba, the African Union Commission Chairperson’s Special Envoy on Youth, has urged governments, civic society, the UN, and communities to hear the voices of young women and girls to prevent child marriages. On the occasion of Nelson Mandela Day, Mpemba addressed participants at the ongoing Women Deliver Conference, high-level intergenerational panel…
Character: Son of King Senzangakhona kaJama (Senzo Radebe) of the Zulu and Queen Nandi kaMbengi (Nomzamo Mbatha) of eLangeni. Born out of wedlock. Later as an outcast, he was subjected to humiliation and adversities. Shaka iLembe rising star – Ntando Zondi as young Prince Shaka Zulu There isn’t much known about the young actor, Ntando Zondi. That’s about to change, now! Age: 15 Birthplace: KwaMashu in KwaZulu-Natal. Casting: Out…
Following the formal invitation from the Government of Zimbabwe, the European Union Election Observation Mission (EU EOM) to the 2023 Harmonised Elections has started its work. EU EOM Chief Observer Mr. Fabio Massimo Castaldo, a Member of the European Parliament, stated: “The deployment of this mission is a strong sign of Zimbabwe’s and the EU’s…
Zimbabwe has made significant strides in the area of wireless technologies, a preparatory meeting by the country ahead of the World Radiocommunication Conference has revealed. In his keynote address at the meeting in Harare today, Dr. Gift Machengete, the Director-General of the Postal and Telecommunication Regulatory Authority of Zimbabwe (POTRAZ), said despite the inhibiting circumstance…
Consumer Protection remains central for meaningful usage of communication services, Dr. Gift Machengete, the Director-General of the Postal and Telecommunication Regulatory Authority of Zimbabwe (POTRAZ) has said. He made the remarks at the Communications Regulators’ Association of Southern Africa (CRASA)’s first Consumer Committee Meeting held at Cresta Lodge in Harare yesterday. “As CRASA, we remain…
Writes Charles Dhewa The advent of digital solutions has brought confusion to the meaning of the word data. This continues to undermine indigenous knowledge systems and African intellectual heritage in several ways. Academics and researchers have always viewed data as a subset of information that can be collected and processed into diverse knowledge products such as…
Writes Clayton Masekesa Irate villagers from diamond-rich Marange in Manicaland province have said the area could have simply become a world-class city if diamonds worth billions of dollars were not endlessly looted through well-orchestrated syndicates that involve top chefs and security agents. In an interview recently, Daniel Chirasika from Marange Community Development Trust (MCDT) said:…
