Credit ratings agency highlights strong solvency and liquidity, bolstered by ongoing and expected capital increases The African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) announces that Fitch Ratings has affirmed the Bank’s long-term Issuer Default Ratings (IDR) at ‘BBB-‘ with a stable outlook. The agency also affirmed the Bank’s Short-Term IDR at ‘F3’ and senior unsecured debt at ‘BBB-‘. Fitch highlighted…
In line with its founding values, the Tehillar Christian Network has extended a giving hand to the needy people in Manicaland affected by Cyclone Idai. The Tehillar Christian Network in partnership with a leading local radio station, Star FM, donated clothes, blankets and shoes to the people affected by Cyclone Idai. In his speech while…
By Elvis Dumba Raffingora – Motorists who use the Raffingora Road that links Banket and Guruve are elated after the contractor rehabilitating the poor road moved on-site to start the road rehabilitation under the government emergency road rehabilitation program. Most motorists were shunning the roads due to the poor state of the road that saw…
It was rated by viewers as one of the best reality shows in Mzansi and topped the trends list week after week. Now The Bala Family is set to make a much-anticipated return to Mzansi Magic from August, and this season promises even more family drama. Siblings Pinky, Zwai, Loyiso, and Phelo and their mother, Mama…
Writes Sirak Gebrehiwot 28 November 2024, Victoria Falls – At the Partner and Donor Roundtable Discussion on the 5th session of the Southern African Development Community (SADC) Committee of Ministers for Disaster Risk, Mr. Edward Kallon, UN Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator for Zimbabwe, delivered a compelling message on the urgent needs arising from the El…
By Joyce Mukucha Climate change is one of the 21st century human catastrophes with its impacts being felt globally and Zimbabwe has not been spared. These impacts range from increased rainfall variability, prolonged dry spells, heat waves, as well as increased occurrence of extreme weather events such as drought and flooding. The small-scale farmers in…
By Chris Donkin Apple scrapped plans to increase iPhone production in H2 compared with the amount made in the same period of 2021, with demand for standard versions of its latest flagship rumoured to be weaker than anticipated, Bloomberg reported. The news website claimed suppliers had been told to cut targeted production of units of its iPhone…
Writes Itayi Tawona Muchemwa The current state of Zimbabwe’s opposition is marked by a significant leadership deficit, which has resulted in its decline and inability to effectively challenge the ruling ZANU-PF party. This deficit is evident in the opposition’s disintegration, failure in local governance, and lack of a clear direction or strategy. The passing of…
The Senior Doctors who are stationed at the various Central Hospitals in Zimbabwe have voiced concern with regards to the current approach in the management of the COVID-19 pandemic. In a letter to Dr. Obadiah Moyo, the Minister of Health and Child care dated 26 April 2020, the members of the Zimbabwe Senior Hospital Doctors…
‘Savannah Skies’ and ‘The Painting’ launched at an exclusive VIP screening · Films to also make their debut on DStv’s Zambezi Magic Two original feature films produced by students at the MultiChoice Talent Factory Academy for Southern Africa were given a joint premiere in Lusaka last week and will now be given greater exposure across the region. Liz Dziva, publicity…
Own Correspondent Responding to a move by Zimbabwe’s cabinet to back the abolition of the death penalty, Amnesty International’s Deputy Regional Director for East and Southern Africa, Khanyo Farise, said: “Zimbabwe has taken the right step towards ending this abhorrent and inhuman form of punishment that has no place in our world. “Now that the…
Mountaineers – 182 and 245 all out in 89.2 overs (Gary Chirimuuta 118, William Mashinge 47, Richmond Mutumbami 25; Trevor Garwe 4/17, Tapiwa Mufudza 2/50, Wesley Madhevere 2/57) Eagles – 307 and 124-4 in 30.5 overs (Chamu Chibhabha 49*, Tinashe Nenhunzi 29*, Tinashe Kamunhukamwe 26; William Mashinge 3/44, Tinashe Muchawaya 1/15) Eagles won by…
By Nevison Mpofu Harare – UNIAIDS engaged a total of 50 men and women for a training kit for home use under the training of trainers program taking place in Harare. The training will enhance the capacity of inter-faith network institutions and leaders. The purpose of the training goes deep into inculcating high…
Zimnat, a leading player in the insurance and wealth management industry for more than seven decades, won eight awards for marketing excellence at the 2019 Marketers’ Association of Zimbabwe Exceptional Marketing Awards ceremony in Bulawayo. The awards ceremony is held annually in recognition and celebration of excellence for organisations and individuals who have pushed…
Shortly after they were married, MacKenzie Bezos drove her husband, Jeff, across the country from New York to Seattle while he typed out a business plan for what would become Amazon. Now, twenty-five years later, MacKenzie Bezos could once again find herself in the driver’s seat, this time with the potential to rattle her husband’s control over…
Sharing his vision on the leading role of the African Development Bank, Adesina urged American businesses to engage more with the continent Speaking at a high-level dialogue in Washington D.C. on the sidelines of the World Bank-IMF Spring meetings, the President of the African Development Bank (http://www.AfDB.org), Akinwumi Adesina, said “It is time to turn around the declining investments…
The Southern African Development Community (SADC) has been urged to ride on the success story of the Comprehensive Africa Agriculture Development Programme (CAADP), with its transformative impact on the agricultural sector, to draw invaluable lessons that can be applied in the pursuit of food security to spur progress and development in the region. This was…
Writes Reginald Tapfumanei Chido Mpemba, who currently serves as the youngest diplomat in the African Union Chairperson’s Cabinet, has been appointed as a Commissioner and co-chair of the Social Connection Commission by the World Health Organization (WHO) The Commission will have its Secretariat housed at the WHO headquarters in Geneva Switzerland, running under a three-year…
In its statement on commemorating the National Youth Day, the MDC-T Youth Assembly noted with concern, corruption prevailing in Zimbabwe and said it hinders the attainment of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and urged young people to fight against the vice. MDC-T Youth Assembly Chairperson, Yvonne Musarurwa said as leaders of tomorrow, the youth ought to…
Zimbabwe has remained on position 140 out of 190 economies on the 2020 World Bank Ease of Doing Business. The country of improved to 140 in 2019 from 155 in 2018. According to the latest World Bank report, Zimbabwe has improved on starting a business, streamlining approvals for construction permits and a reduction of the business…
By Joyce Mukucha The 2021 Production Gap Report, released this Wednesday by leading research institutes and the UN Environment Programme (UNEP) revealed that despite increased climate ambitions and net-zero commitments, governments still plan to produce more than double the amount of fossil fuels in 2030 than what would be consistent with limiting global warming…
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…
Cassava Fintech International (CFI), developers of the all-in-one Sasai super App, have unveiled a Christmas promotion for its Zimbabwean users offering Sasai Watch and Sasai Moments for free over the entire festive period, until January 15, 2021. CFI, which last Friday launched Sasai Watch at a virtual media event, announced last yesterday it was offering…
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…
By Habakkuk Trust Hundreds of commuters were left stranded this morning as Zupco buses are grounded due to fuel constraints. The Zimbabwe United Passenger Company has remained the sole public transport operator permitted to ferry commuters in the extended lockdown period. Scores of commuters from western areas were seen walking along Luveve and Khami road…
The Belarusian-Zimbabwean cooperation has achieved fruitful outcomes including the supply of equipment within the framework of the third phase of the joint Agricultural Mechanization Facility Program. In his remarks Mr Yury Nikolaichik, the Head of the Belarusian delegation yesterday during the opening day of the Mid-Term Review (MTR) of the Joint Permanent Commission on…
The International Organization for Migration (IOM) today launched its first ever Global Annual Appeal for 2024, calling for USD 7.9 billion to support its operations and help create a system that realizes migration’s promise as a force for good throughout the world. The IOM Global Appeal seeks funding to save lives and protect people on the move, drive…
Zimbabwe demonstrated a scalable innovative food system policy through its 1-hectare irrigation model during a plenary session on the official opening yesterday of the Africa Food Systems Forum running from 2 to 6 September 2024 in Kigali, Rwanda. Addressing participants during a room discussion on scalable innovative food systems policies and the financing needed…
By Joyce Mukucha Striving to build a green economy as well as reducing the vulnerability of different communities from the devastating effects of climate change, the Affirmative Action Group (AAG) Zimbabwe has partnered with AAG diaspora in launching a “Go Green” pledge, a campaign aimed at advocating for reduction of negative impact to the environment…
The Government, United Nations, donors and Non-Governmental Organisations convened today to launch a revised Humanitarian Flash Appeal to include response to Cyclone Idai requesting for an additional USD 60 million, bringing the total amount to USD 294 million required by humanitarian partners to complement national response efforts to drought, economic challenges and Cyclone Idai in…
The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank Group (www.AfDB.org) has approved funding worth EUR 28 million to build solar power plants in Gassi and Lamadji, Chad. This is part of the Bank’s Desert to Power program to increase energy access across Africa. The funding includes EUR 20 million in direct support, combining…
Young people have hailed the Freedom of Information Act for giving them free access to information and education especially on the Green House projects that they are partaking in at institutions like the Utano Community Centre in Zengeza, Chitungwiza. The projects are helping in improving their livelihoods and are being supported by the Determined, Resilient, Empowered,…
Honourable Mangaliso Ndlovu, the Minister of Environment, Climate, Tourism and Hospitality Industry has embarked on a whirlwind countrywide tour to promote domestic tourism. The minister, smarting from a tour of the pristine wildlife conservation area of the Lowveld that is home to the prestigious Malilangwe of the famous Pamushana Lodge, is in Mashonaland East Province…
By Joseph Hove Everyone knows our country is in desperate economic and social dire straits. Zimbabwe’s food situation is worsening by the day as more than 4,3 million people will be food insecure by June this year a food crisis a recently released report has revealed. According to the Global Report on Food Crises for…
By Joyce Mukucha The residents of Harare have blamed the City Council for providing poor service delivery highlighting that expected critical needs such as refuse collection, adequate water, and sewer system management among others were not satisfying. This was revealed during a press club discussion organised by the Zimbabwe Union of Journalists (ZUJ) in Harare…
The wait is over. DStv customers can look forward to the much anticipated prime-time drama series SHAKA iLEMBE which will launch on Sunday, 18 June at 20:00 CAT. SHAKA iLEMBE represents the best of African storytelling. It was created for a local market, but it is also, most certainly, a global television property. This is an epic…
By Farai Chirimumimba Once again, Zimbabwe is witnessing an intense period stemming from the availability of the voters’ roll that has been a subject of debate in recent weeks with different interpretations of section 21 (4) by several legal minds. Whether one supports President Emmerson Mnangagwa or his main rival Nelson Chamisa, one thing is…
The Confederation of Zimbabwe Retailers (CZR) has welcomed the ‘balanced review’ of the lockdown by His Excellency President Emmerson Mnangagwa which focuses on fighting the Covid-19 pandemic while opening up the economy. Mr. Denford Mutashu, the CZR president said the measured lockdown extension has eased business operations and his organisation is of the strong view…
Harnessing of knowledge, data, and expertise is important within the Second Ten-Year Implementation Plan (STYIP) (2024–2033) implementation phase to accelerate the attainment of Agenda 2063. This came to the fore during the Agenda 2063 Second Ten-Year Implementation Plan: Knowledge, Data and Technical Expertise Needs Scoping Exercise that kicked off today 3 March 2025, and…
The government of Zimbabwe in coordination with the International Organization for Migration (IOM) will host a capacity development initiative on “Promoting Ethical Recruitment and Rights-Based Bilateral Labour Migration Agreements in the Southern African Region”. The regional workshop is meant to build the capacity of multifarious stakeholders from SADC countries on ethical recruitment standards and to…
The Freedom of Rights Under Sovereign (FORUS) Party is successfully penetrating ZANU-PF and MDC strongholds, in the process unleashing a tide of positive change as it makes headway in its quest for electoral victory in 2023. As part of its nationwide whirlwind provincial campaign outreach, the leadership of FORUS Party was recently welcomed by multitudes…
• Airbus A330 of new Lufthansa Group leisure airline Eurowings Discover arrived at Victoria Falls International Airport from Frankfurt today at 11:15 am • Eurowings Discover is the first intercontinental airline ever to offer direct flights to Victoria Falls • Three weekly direct flights from Frankfurt (FRA) to Victoria Falls International Airport (VFA) from March…
Tongaat Hulett is set to build its power-generating sites, in response to the ongoing El Niño-induced drought. This development is expected to bolster the company’s resilience in the face of severe electricity supply deficits. In an exclusive interview with this publication, Patience Chuma, Head of Public Relations at Tongaat Hulett confirmed the initiative, emphasizing…
Mr. Alois Tsiga, the Project Coordinator for the Fourth National Communications and First Biennial Update under the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) for Zimbabwe has said there are low hanging fruits for the country in complying with such requirements. Speaking to Spiked Online Media in Harare today, Mr. Tsiga revealed that national…
Speaker of the Parliament of Zimbabwe, Hon Jacob F. N. Mudenda has urged the Parliamentary Portfolio Committee on Mines and Mining Development to play its role in ensuring the upscaling of mining productivity to enable Zimbabwe to attain greater heights of economic prosperity. He made the call during the induction workshop for the Portfolio…
