The people of Africa and the Caribbean are poised to make the global capitalist economy, which was built on the sweat and blood of African slaves, work for them, Prof. Benedict Oramah, President of the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank), said. Addressing leaders of Caribbean nations during the 44th Meeting of the Heads of Government of the…
Dr. Jenfan Muswere, the Minister of Information Communication Technology (ICT), Postal and Courier Services, during a Ministerial Alliance for Digital Nations meeting for the Commonwealth Telecommunications Organizations, gave an overview of strides being made by Zimbabwe in its quest to enhance the digital economy. Below, Spiked Online Media shares a synopsis of the current status…
The regional conference bringing African leaders together in Zimbabwe for the first FAO regional workshop on National Water Roadmaps is meant to proffer solutions to the challenges of water availability and access. In his address read on his behalf by Dr. Anxious Masuku, the Minister of Lands, Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Rural Development, President Emmerson…
Israel, which has for long believed that it is above international law as evidenced by the recent scandal when it tried to impose itself on the African Union was left with an egg on the face when the latter ejected its representatives from their meeting last week. The African Union last year suspended Apartheid Israel’s…
The first meeting of the G20 Tourism Working Group to be held under the Indian Presidency placed the focus on the sector’s role in advancing the 2030 Agenda. UNWTO is working as the knowledge partner to the Presidency to deliver the Goa Roadmap for Tourism as a Vehicle for Achieving the SDGs. This week’s meeting,…
Plan would accelerate a new approach to coronavirus vaccines research and development to protect against COVID-19 variants and future pandemic threats from new coronaviruses The Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy (CIDRAP) at the University of Minnesota today released the Coronavirus Vaccines Research and Development (R&D) Roadmap (CVR), a major global strategy to develop broadly protective vaccines against…
Preparations for this year’s edition of the Twalumba National Travel and Tourism Awards are on course, amid massive support from the industry. The Zimbabwe Tourism Authority announced Monday that all was set for the awards scheduled for 24 February 2023. “The issue is that the Twalumba National Tourism and Travel Awards will be on the…
By Elvis Dumba Chegutu – Ministry of Health and Child Care in Chegutu has intensified awareness of good hygiene practices in the district following confirmed cases of the disease. A cholera treatment camp in Chegutu Urban has since been activated. “We do have one cholera case in Chegutu Urban. The Rapid Response Team activated the…
By Baboloki Semele ADDIS ABABA, ETHIOPIA – African leaders and partners have joined together at a high-level event on the sidelines of the 36th Session of the African Union to commit to a set of actions to boost progress towards ending AIDS. The event, Health Financing and Sustaining Action to End AIDS and Related Communicable…
The Chinhoyi Residents Trust has petitioned medical officers to improve service delivery at Alaska Clinic in Mashonaland West Province. The petitioners are members of the Chinhoyi Residents Trust (CRT) whose line of work involves pushing for improved service delivery including access to quality and affordable health care in Chinhoyi. The petition is mindful of the fact…
By Elvis Dumba Traditional leaders in Zvimba South Constituency got a boost in carrying out their traditional duties after receiving bicycles from their legislator, Dr. Philip Chiyangwa. The traditional leaders who have been complaining of incapacitation in carrying out their duties were handed over the bicycles by Zvimba South Legislators who said traditional leaders are…
And just like that, Marvin and Yaya – known together as Maya – are out of the Big Brother Titans game. Coming out lucky and beating eviction this week were Blaqboi & Ipeleng (Blaqleng), Juicy J & Olivia (Juiovla), Blue Aiva & Kanaga Jnr (Kaniva), Khosi & Miracle OP (Khosicle), and Yemi & Nelisa Cregx (Yelisa). 16 housemates are now one week closer to…
The Mines and Minerals Amendment Bill currently being debated is intended to reform the mining laws in the country and comes with joy among stakeholders since the process has been envisaged with minimum success and over a long period with attempts to amend the Bill in 2007 and 2018. Addressing delegates at the Key Stakeholder…
By Charles Dhewa Besides the loss of autonomy and exposure to external shocks, countries that are obsessed with foreign currency tend to marginalize the majority of citizens from participating in socio-economic development. Ideally, development should be seen in the well-being of local people. It is through investment in data collection and analyses that policymakers can…
His Excellency President Umaro Sissoco Embaló of the Republic of Guinea-Bissau, Chair of the African Leaders Malaria Alliance (www.ALMA2030.org), presented the African Union Malaria Progress Report 2022 at the African Union Summit in Addis Ababa. The report highlights the ongoing challenges in the fight against malaria in Africa and the urgent need for strong political…
The National AIDS Council (NAC) and other stakeholders are in partnership with Apostolic Women Empowerment Trust (AWET) in programming meant to achieve positive health outcomes including reducing HIV in Shurugwi District in the Midlands Province. Addressing journalists on a media tour organised by the National AIDS Council at Chironde Rural Health Centre on Thursday last…
By Nhau Mangirazi The majority of Zimbabwean women face challenges in accessing better services delivery. Of late some of the women and girls in most outlying rural communities have faced the worst challenges but it has been a sad reality affecting the urban setups. They are facing a constitutional crisis in service delivery. Women and…
All the love and fun of Valentine’s Day surrounded a meet-and-greet hosted by MultiChoice Zimbabwe on Tuesday when My Zim Plate host Bernadette Mutangara dispensed chocolates and other treats for fans. My Zim Plate is a new series on DStv’s Honey channel in which Bernadette introduces viewers across Africa to the culinary delights of Zimbabwe,…
A tripartite partnership comprising the government, civil society, and development partners has resulted in positive health outcomes for Ward 9 in Vungu Rural District Council of Gweru in Midlands Province. In 2017, as Jointed Hands Welfare Organization (JHWO) was complementing government efforts in Gweru under Vungu Rural District Council, guided by the National AIDS Council…
On the one-year anniversary of the Global Disability Summit, campaigners are calling on the government to follow through on commitments they made on disability rights. February 16 marks the one-year anniversary of the second-ever Global Disability Summit (GDS), which was virtual and hosted by the governments of Norway and Ghana, and the permanent co-host, the…
Victoria Falls launched a Destination Management and city partnership with Cape Town on Friday 17 February 2023. This is an initiative spearheaded by We Are Victoria Falls that was launched on Global Tourism Resilience Day – at a press conference. The event was held at the local community corner store, the Three Monkeys Restaurant and…
The National AIDS Council (NAC) Midlands Province is bringing on board all stakeholders in the quest of leaving no place and no one as building blocks to ending AIDS by 2030. Addressing journalists on a media tour, Mambeu Shumba, the NAC Provincial Manager for Midlands Province said the area is rich in minerals and also…
The Transform Africa Summit is the leading African tech and digital event organised by Smart Africa which gathers over 5000 delegates from more than 100 countries Zimbabwe will be hosting the 6th Transform Africa Summit (TAS) (https://TransformAfricaSummit.org) from the 26th to the 28th of April 2023 at Victoria Falls. Zimbabwe was selected against bids…
By Elvis Dumba Chinhoyi – All is set for the Chinhoyi University of Technology (CUT) 5th International Conference coinciding with the tertiary institution”s 20th anniversary. The Conference themed “Innovation, Industrialization, Growth and Sustainable Development” is running from 13 March 2023 to 17 March 2023. The conference brings together regional and international academia to the Mashonaland…
By Clayton Masekesa ODZI – The new kid on the block, Ming-Chang Sino Africa Investments, which is doing open-cast gold mining in Odzi, has changed the lives of residents and villagers through various developmental initiatives. Opened in June 2022, Ming-Chang Sino Africa Investments has already shown their serious development intentions by rehabilitating the Odzi-Save Causeway…
After a dramatic and adventurous 28 days in the Big Brother Titans house, the journey has come to an end for Jenni O and Mmeli, the duo known as Jenne Li. This leaves 18 housemates still in the running for the US$100,000 grand prize. Avoiding eviction were Juicy J & Olivia (Juiovla); Justin & Yvonne (Juvone); Blue…
By Baboloki Semele An important landmark in the financing of infrastructure development in Africa was reached at the second Dakar Financing Summit, held in Dakar, Senegal from 1-3 February. Participants from African Union Member States, the private sector, development finance institutions (DFIs), institutional investors, development partners, and the media met and discussed at great length…
In response to the earthquake disaster, Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC)’s Foreign Minister Tahsin Ertuğruloğlu, who is in Ankara, came together with his Turkish counterpart Mevlüt Çavuşoğlu on 9 February 2023. Following the meeting, a joint press conference was held. Emphasizing that the devastation and suffering are above all considerations, Ertuğruloğlu said, “We are…
The Zimbabwe Palestine Solidarity Council (ZPSC) on Friday successfully hosted a conference where various stakeholders reaffirmed their commitment to supporting Palestine against the apartheid Israeli regime that continues to curtail human rights and social justice for Palestinians. In his remarks during the conference, HE Tamer Almassri, the Ambassador of Palestine to Zimbabwe appreciated the immense…
The President of the Pan-African Parliament (PAP), H. E. Hon. Chief Fortune F. Charumbira has called on the Arabs to invest in Africa, especially in the fields of infrastructure and agriculture, pointing out that the continent is rich in natural resources. H. E. Chief Charumbira made the call on Saturday while delivering a speech as…
By Elvis Dumba Zvimba – As the country gears itself towards the 2023 harmonised general elections later this year to choose leaders for the presidency, nearly every citizen yearns to play an active role in voting. Whilst it is a constitutional right for every citizen who has attained the legal age to vote, which is…
Zimbabwe has launched the Women in Leadership and Decision-Making Strategy in addition to having ratified a number of International and Regional Instruments that promote gender equality and women’s empowerment. In her keynote address during the launch, Hon Sithembiso Nyoni, the Minier of Women Affairs, Community, Small, and Medium Enterprises Development said the event comes when…
Dr. Jenfan Muswere has underscored the fact that information communication technology has a positive transformational power in people’s lives. Dr. Muswere, who is the Minister of Information Communication Technology, Postal and Courier Services, made the remarks at the official launch of Tshazi Secondary School, Stanmore Primary School, Garanyemba Secondary School, Ntepe Secondary School, Selonga Secondary…
Eight2Five Innovation Hub, powered by Old Mutual in partnership with British Council, British Embassy, and EFT, launches the Value Creation Challenge (VCC) 3rd edition today Friday, the 10th of February 2023. The VCC initiative targets entrepreneurs, start-ups, and small business proprietors nationwide. The programme aims at capacitating entrepreneurs through business development and coaching, seed funding,…
By Elvis Dumba Banket Town Board is set to invest in sewer reticulation upgrades after the current one is no longer coping with its growing population. The sewer challenge in Banket has become a major health concern for some of the residents who have been literally living with flowing sewers in their homes. The upgrading…
The Institute for Young Women’s Development (IYWD) yesterday presented a petition to Parliament on the hiking of candidate nomination fees and the cost of accessing electoral information by the Zimbabwe Electoral Commission (ZEC) with approval from the Ministry of Justice Legal and Parliamentary Affairs, submitted to the Parliament of Zimbabwe on the 2nd of September…
By Lloyd Rabaya As the tottering faded white commuter omnibus leaves the Market Square bus terminus, there is dead silence inside, and the only sound is of the squeaky vehicle. The conductor breaks the silence after about three minutes into the journey. “My rate (USD to ZWL$) is at 800 parents,” the conductor says, in…
Zimbabwean cuisine comes into the spotlight across Africa this weekend, when My Zim Plate launches internationally on DStv. Liz Dziva, publicity, and public relations manager of MultiChoice Zimbabwe said the show will be starting with the debut episode at 4.30 pm on Sunday, February 12. “We are so excited to see yet another Zimbabwean-themed show…
By Hillary Munedzi and Byron Mutingwende Inconsistent constitutional policies coupled with gender-blind political parties have led to decreased women representation which has seen out of 28 parliamentary seats contested in the 26 March 2022 by-election, only five women winning. Speaking during the Multi-Party Gender Conference on Women’s Political Participation in Harare today, the Chairperson of…
By UNESCO Regional Office for Southern Africa “In Malawi, education is the only escape valve for girls and women out of poverty and abuse”, says Wezzie Kacheche, a secondary school teacher from the northern region of Malawi. “Learning about health and well-being helps young people gain a bargaining power on their needs and rights.” In…
By Kearney Some African companies may need to pivot or scale down to withstand the current strains and maintain their operations The ongoing Ukraine war and ensuing sanctions imposed on Russia (the most extensive in world history) have resulted in spasms in the oil and natural gas markets, driving well-documented disruptions to energy supplies, as…
By Nhau Mangirazi The Malawian Women’s Parliament Caucus delegation that is in the country on a learning visit has agreed with their hosts that there is a need for gender equality within the Southern Africa Development Community (SADC). According to Zimbabwe Parliament’s Women’s Caucus chairperson, Hon Goodluck Kwaramba, both countries have a role to play…
While investing in school health and nutrition has a significant positive effect on children’s academic achievement, 1 in 3 schools in the world still lack access to drinking water and basic sanitation facilities, according to a new report to be launched on 8 February by UNESCO, UNICEF, and the WFP. “Students learn best in safe and…
On February 3, 2023, the unveiling ceremony of the HWPL Peace Monument was held at Chief Luthuli Primary in Ekurhuleni, Johannesburg East, South Africa. Around 120 people attended, including Councillor Sarah Mnisi, members of the Ekurhuleni Education District, department heads, students, and community members. The peace monument was inaugurated with joint efforts from Heavenly Culture,…
Political leaders, policymakers, civil society, health, and climate leaders convene in Kigali, Rwanda, to discuss health policies for Africa against a backdrop of global challenges, including climate change, food insecurity, conflict, and economic recession Stakeholders in health and development from all over the world will, from 5-8 March, assemble in Kigali, Rwanda, for the fifth…
