The Stephen Chifunyise International Theatre Festival would not have come at a more opportune time than now since the man left a rich legacy in the arts industry. Stephen J Chifunyise died in August 2019 after a life dedicated to creative and cultural expression not only in Zimbabwe but Africa and the wider world through…
By Elvis Dumba Banket – ZANU PF leaders have been urged to be united in an effort to protect and preserve the current freedom and peace being currently enjoyed in the country. Mashonaland West ZANU PF Provincial Chairperson and Provincial Affairs and Devolution Minister of State Mary Mliswa-Chikoka made the remarks to the party’s leaders,…
The Zimbabwe National Organisation of Associations and Residents Trusts (ZNOART) has said it is deeply concerned by corruption perpetrated by officials in urban councils. The corruption has been exposed and has become public knowledge. The listed criminal anomalies include the selling and allocation of stands, car sales, home industries, wetlands invasions a lot more. The…
A new World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO) report aims to help manage growing urban tourism flows and their impact on cities and residents. ‘Overtourism’? Understanding and managing urban tourism growth beyond perceptions’, was launched today during the 7th UNWTO Global Summit on Urban Tourism, in Seoul, Republic of Korea (16-19 September 2018). The report examines how…
By Byron Mutingwende The International Organisation for Migration (IOM) Zimbabwe office has donated a public address (PA) system to the ministry of home affairs and cultural heritage to support the national response to human trafficking. Speaking at the official handover of the PA system, Melusi Matshiya, the Permanent Secretary for the ministry of…
Following Zimbabwe Electoral Commission(ZEC)’s postponment of the Mobile Voter Registration which was set to commence next month, the Zimbabwe Election Support Network (ZESN) has implored government to resource the Civil Registry in order to empower it to conduct an inclusive exercise of issuing national identity cards to eligible citizens. In a statement, ZESN pointed out…
By Elvis Dumba Harare- Corporates have been urged to economically empower women-owned businesses to reach their full potential and advance sustainable development. The call was made by Deputy Minister for Women Affairs, Community, Small, and Medium Enterprises Development, Dr. Jennifer Mhlanga, during a signing ceremony of a Supplier Diversity and Inclusion (SDI) partnership agreement between…
Harare – 25 June 2018 – The Election Resource Centre (ERC), in collaboration with its partners, is conducting an independent audit of the “Final Voters’ Roll” that will be used for the 2018 Harmonised Elections. This follows release of the “Final Voters’ Roll” by the Zimbabwe Electoral Commission (ZEC), on 15 June 2018, in a secure…
Byron Mutingwende The Vision 2030 Movement, a lobby group by young Zimbabweans, is working to bridge the divide among youths from different walks of life in its pursuit of bringing about development. In an interview with Spiked Online Media, Milton Munyaradzi, the Spokesperson of Vision 2030 Movement said their goal was to…
A summit that was held in Harare on 31 March 2022 under the theme “more women in business for real economic growth” has shown that gender equality is a key ingredient for inclusive, sustainable economic development. The event was organized jointly by the UN in Zimbabwe and the Women in Africa Initiative Zimbabwe Chapter. It…
iBASIS, the leading provider of communications solutions for operators and digital players worldwide, and MEO, the leading Portuguese telecommunications operator through its Altice Wholesale Solutions business, have renewed their outsourcing agreement as preferred partners for international Voice and Mobile services. The strategic partnership has also been expanded to include international outbound SMS and 5G mobile…
The Ministry of Environment, Climate, Tourism, and Hospitality Industry in conjunction with the Ministry of Energy and Power Development, Standards Association of Zimbabwe (SAZ), and Development partners (the UNDP and Tetratech) is reviewing International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) technical standards (TS) 62257-9-5 series in order to adopt them. Speaking to Spiked Online Media during a two-day…
Econet Life, a subsidiary of EcoCash Holdings Zimbabwe Limited (formerly Cassava Smartech Zimbabwe), has partnered with the Zimbabwe Christian Ministers Association (ZCMA) to provide an assortment of insurance services to Christians across the country. Some Christian communities around the world often have a low uptake of insurance products due to a lack of appropriate information…
The African Union Development Agency (AUDA-NEPA) is holding training to create awareness among in-country regulators drafting and implementing policies and regulations critical for shaping communication and advocacy narratives on genome editing. In a speech on behalf of Mr. Willard Munango, the Deputy Chief Secretary for the Office of the President and Cabinet, Mrs. Anna Tinarwo,…
South Africa’s new energy vehicle (NEV) market is expanding rapidly, with sales reaching 7,746 units in 2024 – up 65.7% from the previous year. While NEVs still make up a small share of total vehicle sales, their adoption is accelerating, along with the necessary infrastructure. The country now has nearly 400 public charging stations, with further expansion…
By Joyce Mukucha The Southern Africa HIV and AIDS Information Dissemination Service (SAfAIDS) is encouraging stakeholders to take concrete steps towards ensuring that there is scaling up of Universal Health Coverage (UHC) in Zimbabwe especially for the key population groups. The organisation held a workshop aimed at ensuring that in a lower middle income country…
SuperSport viewers on DStv can look forward to riveting football action with the upcoming Nedbank Cup semi-finals starting in May. This season’s Nedbank Cup has been no different to those held in the past although there is something richly familiar about the first semi-final hitting subscriber screens next weekend. It comes in the form of the ageless…
Manyara Irene Muyenziwa, the president of the Freedom of Rights Under Sovereign (FORUS) Party has said women are change agents for development and promised to look after Zimbabwe in the same manner a mother cares for her own child. She made the remarks during the sold-out FORUS Party interface meeting with civil society representatives in…
The Zimbabwe electricity Supply Authority (ZESA)’s anti-trade union crusade continues after they caused the arrest of the Secretary-General of the National Energy Workers’ Union (NEWUZ) for taking part in a collective job action. On 13 March 2018, the Secretary General of NEWUZ, Mr. Thomas Masvingwe, was asked to report to Harare Central Police Station Law…
Southern African women’s rights defenders are calling on heads of state meeting in Zimbabwe on SADC Day, 17 August, to fulfil their commitments to the rights of women in all their diversity. “Tomorrow marks the sixteenth anniversary of the adoption of the Southern African Development Community (SADC) Protocol on Gender and Development,” noted Emma…
Staff Writer Safeguard, one of the country’s leading security firms, is increasing the number of rapid response vehicles it has in Harare in response to an increase in the frequency of break-ins and thefts throughout the city, especially in the northern suburbs. It has also forged closer links with neighbourhood watch representatives and introduced…
The Zimbabwe Tourism Authority continued on its drive to strengthen its tourism promotion in the African continent through the signing of the Memorandum of Understanding with the Eswatini Tourism Authority at the ongoing Africa Travel Indaba in Durban, South Africa. The MOU is intended to establish a legal framework for the advancement of institutional and…
The Zimbabwe Community Health Intervention Research (ZiCHIRe) is leading a consortium of organisations engaged in a project to address multiple myeloma in the country. The Zimbabwean Consortium comprises ZiCHIRe, UZ Haematology Unit, Hospaz, Jointed Hands Welfare Organisation, and the Cancer Association of Zimbabwe (CAZ) Speaking at an inception workshop on building awareness, diagnostic capacity, and…
By Joyce Mukucha In quest to revitalise the agriculture sector and provide sustainable livelihoods to vulnerable poor people in various provinces, government is set to initiate a US$13,5 million free range chicken programme under the Livestock Recovery and Growth Programme, a government official has said. In an interview with the state media, the Permanent Secretary…
Zimbabwe umpire Langton Rusere is set to make history today by becoming the first black African to stand in a Test match. The 35-year-old match official is one of the on-field umpires for the five-day game between Zimbabwe and Pakistan that begins this morning at Harare Sports Club. He will be standing in…
Financial services giant, Zimnat recently surprised one of the Sanlam Cape Town Virtual Marathon participants who is a Zimnat social media follower with ZWL$50,000. Kenneth Manzvanda who had just taken part in the Sanlam Cape Town Marathon 10km virtual peace run, could not hide his joy when he received an unexpected call from Zimnat informing…
By Lloyd Rabaya Renowned entertainment guru Arnold Chingwerewe alias Selekta Base recently donated an assortment of food humpers to 100 elderly women in Harare’s Sunningdale as part of corporate social responsibility. After the many people’s favourite Blowout Festival held in December last year, Selekta Base Worldwide announced that they would be donating the proceeds to…
Offers incredible bundle of benefits, convenience to farmers Econet Wireless has launched the EcoFarmer Club which offers farmers access to a rich bundle of services, that include agricultural commodity prices, valuable farming tips, relevant local weather information and a mobile trading platform which links farmers to buyers. Speaking at the launch of the EcoFarmer Club…
By Catherine Murombedzi The Zimbabwe Covid-19 response would be incomplete without mentioning the media, an integral part of the correct communication channel and the bridge for the information divide. With myths and misconceptions rife, set to derail the Covid-19 response, the media rose to the occasion by dispelling infodemics. Misinformation became a pandemic that required…
Writes Engineer Jacob Kudzayi Mutisi Fellows Zimbabwean youth, the recent events in Kenya have shown the transformative potential of digital activism. Just as the young Kenyans have harnessed the power of technology to amplify their voices and drive change, Zimbabwean youths too can emulate their success and use digital platforms to champion the issues that…
UN humanitarian chief Mark Lowcock yesterday allocated US$20 million from the United Nations’ Central Emergency Response Fund (CERF) to ramp up the humanitarian response to Tropical Cyclone Idai in Mozambique, Zimbabwe and Malawi. The bulk of the funding will kickstart the response in worst-hit Mozambique. The cyclone made landfall near Beira City, Sofala Province in…
Zimbabwe will host the ICC Under-19 Men’s Cricket World Cup 2026 together with neighbours Namibia, the International Cricket Council (ICC) has announced. The ICC confirmed the decision on Sunday after finalising the host countries for the next Under-19 men’s and women’s global events between 2024 and 2027. Zimbabwe Cricket Chairman Tavengwa Mukuhlani reacted to the…
By Charles Dhewa African smallholder farmers are not the only ones famous for producing commodities before conducting market research. Corporates are not immune to such a disease. Instead of investing in market research, most African corporate companies prefer monopolising the air waves, bill boards along urban roads and mainstream print media with advertisements. The consequences…
The Minister of Women’s Affairs, Hon Sithembiso Nyoni has commended an interdenominational organisation, Council for Churches in Africa (CCA) for leading various initiatives that promote gender equity and equality. She was the guest speaker at CCA’s National Women’s Conference in Kwekwe on Friday. Addressing hundreds of women drawn from the country’s 10 provinces, Minister Nyoni…
By Kavit Majithia A European Commission (EC) proposal set to be released next month will outline a shake-up to existing regulation to help operators with the cost of rolling out 5G, Reuters reported, part of a wider plan for all citizens in the bloc to have access to gigabit connectivity by 2030. Reuters reported an official document…
By Hillary Munedzi African commodity exporters have been urged to create a business-friendly environment in a bid to attract investment into their domestic mining sectors as elevated commodity prices are fueling an export boom across the continent. With the war in Ukraine set to stroke strong inflationary pressures across Africa, high prices for gold, oil,…
A transition briefing for Zimbabwe’s newly elected local councillors By Elmond Bandauko During the 2018 election period, there was limited attention on what the elections would mean for policy and governance at the local level. Local government remains a very significant level of government as it is deliberately created to bring government to the grass-roots…
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 African Union Commission (AUC), the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the International Labour Organization (ILO) and are hosting a policy dialogue to discuss the increasing importance of the informal economy in Africa at the Elephant Hills Hotel from the 10th to the 11th of May in Victoria Falls. The hybrid conference brings…
The Survivors in Action Grassroots Women Network (SAGWN), with support from Urgent Action Fund – Africa recently distributed 1000 sexual and reproductive health kits for women and girls affected by gender-based violence in the wake of the Covid-19 Pandemic in Chitungwiza and Manyame Districts. They are targeting to reach over 30 000 vulnerable women and…
The Chairman and Board of Directors of the Tobacco Research Board have announced that the President of the Republic of Zimbabwe, His Excellency, Dr. E. D. Mnangagwa has approved the appointment of Dr. Frank Magama as Chief Executive Officer of the Tobacco Research Board with effect from 26th September 2022. Dr. Frank Magama is a…
Investment in innovation and smart management for tourism will form the major theme of the Ministerial Summit of this year’s World Travel Market, to be held in London, UK (6 November 2018). The 2018 Summit, a joint initiative of World Travel Market and the World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO), will debut a revamped format. This year’s…
By Byron Mutingwende The coordinated multi-stakeholder response to the severe effects of drought has gone a long way in reducing the vulnerability of both rural and urban dwellers grappling with food shortages and challenges of malnutrition. The El Nino – induced drought has led to a serious surge in food insecurity and hunger…
By Clemence Muchedzi Volunteers for Vulnerable children – a non-profit organization that helps disadvantaged and neglected children has called for the building of safe communities that protect children and support their personal development. Project Officer of the organization Allen Chimombe said it is their dream to reunify all the children living and working in…
The Broadcasting Authority of Zimbabwe (BAZ) has issued Econet Media Zimbabwe with broadcasting licences in the three categories of Content Distribution, Web Casting and Video on Demand (VoD). Announcing the award of the licences this week, the Head of Kwese TV in Zimbabwe, Mrs Dorothy Zimuto, said Kwese was excited at the development and…
