The African Union Development Agency (AUDA-NEPAD) and the AU High-Level Panel on Emerging Technologies (APET) are working on accelerating the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) implementation with emerging technologies. This emerged at the 8th Calestous Juma Executive Dialogue (CJED) that took place in Harare, Zimbabwe, from 17th – 19th May under the theme, “Harnessing…
Community Water Alliance as a partner of Oxfam has prepositioned Non-Food Items within affected suburbs in Harare. Non-Food Items will help in improving household hygiene in Kuwadzana, Glen View, Budiriro, and Dzivarasekwa. This intervention is one component of our efforts to fight cholera in Harare. Community Water Alliance is an implementing partner of Oxfam. Oxfam…
NetOne Cellular (Private) Limited, the digital solutions network provider with an extensive network coverage across Zimbabwe is on the upsurge of bringing excellent customer service. Contrary to reports circulating that there is a shortage of SIM cards, our communication with NetOne has indicated a different position. NetOne SIM cards are readily available throughout its distribution…
Information communication technology concern NetOne has ventured into the automobile business with a climate-smart innovation as it brings onto the fray a green energy-powered vehicle. This latest innovation was on display at Zimbabwe International Trade Fair which pulled down the curtain late last month. The green energy vehicle uses electricity as a source of energy…
By Goodwell Kazingizi A dark cloud has engulfed the Chikwaka Village and its surrounding environs following a gruesome murder that took place in the early hours of Saturday last week.The inhumane act left the bereaved families and the community with more questions than answers. Farai Rupondo (58) of Njerere village, Chief Chikwaka, brutally axed his…
… as it donates tablets to extension workers By Tafadzwa Muranganwa Realising the immense benefits of digitizing extension services in Zimbabwe, the humanitarian agency, World Food Programme has donated high-end tablets to some government extension workers. Speaking at the official handover of the 635 tablets to the Agricultural Rural Development and Advisory Service (ARDAS) on…
The single most important priority commitment that will propel Africa to lasting security, sustainable stability and shared prosperity is an opportunity-oriented focus on climate action, said the President of the Republic of Kenya and Chair of the Committee of African Heads of State and Government on Climate Change (CAHOSCC) H.E Dr. William Samoei Ruto President Ruto delivered…
As the global world embraces the empowerment of women through the theme ‘Global Innovation’, Zimbabwe Women in Agribusiness in collaboration with the Ministry Of Women Affairs, Community DEVELOPMENT, and Small and Medium Enterprise and Zimbabwe National Chamber of Small to Medium Enterprise is today conducting a workshop under the theme: INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES FOR WOMEN IN…
The ceremonial coronation of King Charles III on May 6 was an event enjoyed by vast numbers of viewers across the world, eager to witness history in the making. The Harare Film Society held a live screening for members and for the public, with the support of MultiChoice Zimbabwe, which enabled viewing with a live…
By Charles Dhewa Periodic surveys like crop and livestock assessments have become a common feature in most African agriculture-driven economies. These surveys are often conducted during and after the planting season. While surveys like vulnerability assessments are important, in a changing climate characterized by mid-season droughts and disruptions in market supplies, periodic surveys should be…
The Pan- African Parliamentarians from countries all over Africa and beyond are convening in Midrand, South Africa for the third Pan-African Parliamentarian Summit from 16 to 17 May 2023. The first day of the Summit called for expedited action in implementing the commitments made under United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) and the…
Funding will support different key interventions to protect children against violence, abuse, and exploitation Harare, 16 May 2023 – Her Excellency Ms. Åsa Pehrson, Ambassador of Sweden in Zimbabwe, and Dr. Tajudeen Oyewale, UNICEF Representative in Zimbabwe, signed today a funding agreement of 5.8 million USD to support child protection programmes in Zimbabwe. The event…
By Elvis Dumba Harare – Focus Africa Series International, in collaboration with the African Tourism Board and Africa News Network (ANN) Services will confer Zimbabwe’s Dr Philip Chiyangwa with a Focus Africa Leading People Award, a special recognition given to people pioneering work in driving the economic empowerment of indigenous business people in Africa. The conferment…
The play showcased at Jasen Mphepo Little Theatre last night titled ‘Chindunduma’ and directed by Tafadzwa Bob Mutumbi coincided with the commemoration of the 75th year of the Nakba, the catastrophe of ethnic cleansing, dispossession, dispersal, dehumanization, and denial of the inalienable rights for the Palestinian people. In 1948, Palestinians witnessed the traumatic loss of…
Calvin Manika A new survey from WorldRemit, a leading digital remittances company within the Zepz Group, has found that 44% of migrants wish that Mother’s Day was celebrated on the same day around the world – pointing to the cultural difficulties faced by those who live in a different country to their mother. Mother’s Day…
Death is an inevitable part of life, and during such difficult times, the last thing anyone wants to worry about is the financial burden associated with funeral expenses. Recognising the need for accessible and affordable funeral insurance, Zambuko Insurance Company has introduced a range of comprehensive packages that provide individuals and families with peace of…
The President of the Union of Comoros and Chairperson of the African Union (AU), President Azali Assoumani has pledged support for the realisation of the mandate of the Pan-African Parliament, the legislative arm of the AU. He was speaking as a Guest of Honour at the opening of the Second Ordinary Session of the Sixth Parliament, which…
By Reginald Tapfumaneyi in Antananarivo African Union Commission Youth Envoy, H.E. Ms. Chido Cleopatra Mpemba is on a whirlwind trip to the African Island of the Indian Ocean, Madagascar’s capital, Antananarivo. Mpemba is set to make the most of her maiden tour. Killing two birds with one stone, she is hosting both a listening tour…
Hon. Enaam Mayara, the President of the House of Councillors from the Kingdom of Morocco has said the Second Pan-African Parliament (PAP) ordinary session’ of its sixth Parliament is taking place in a special global context, mainly characterized by the continuing negative consequences of international geopolitical crises and the accelerating regional developments and events that…
By Tafadzwa Muranganwa The Zanu PF government has no desire to implement devolution, a residents’ group leader has said. Speaking on Saturday at a belated World Press Freedom Day commemoration organised by the Media Institute of Southern Africa (MISA) Harare Chapter, Harare Residents Trust director Precious Shumba exposed how the Emmerson Mnangagwa-led administration has not…
The President of the Republic of Mozambique, His Excellency Cde. Filipe J. Nyusi, is scheduled to conduct a State Visit to Harare, Zimbabwe from 17 to 19 May 2023. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Trade revealed that His Excellency Nyusi will lead a delegation comprising the Minister of Foreign Affairs and Cooperation of…
By Elvis Dumba Banket – President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s engagement and re-engagement efforts are bearing fruits with more countries lining up to invest in the country, including former hostile countries such as the United Kingdom (UK). This was revealed by ZANU PF Spokesperson and Politburo member Christopher Mutsvangwa during a ZANU PF Inter-district meeting for Zvimba…
By Elvis Dumba Chinhoyi – Vice President and Minister of Health and Child Care, Dr. Constantino Chiwenga said acts of kindness need to be celebrated and honour those who are committed to improving the lives of the vulnerable. The Vice President was speaking during the belated commemoration of International Red Cross Day. “The Red Cross’s…
The relationship between Zimbabwe and the European Union (EU) is solidifying as exemplified by the deepening solidarity and partnerships between the two entities. Addressing delegates at the belated celebration of the EU Day in Harare yesterday where he was the Guest of Honour, Ambassador Frederick Shava, the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Trade said…
H.E. Azali Assoumani, President of the Union of Comoros and Chairperson of the African Union (AU) will officially open the Second Ordinary Session of the Sixth Parliament of the Pan-African Parliament (PAP) on Monday, 15 May 2023. The Chairperson is scheduled to address Pan-African Parliamentarians on the State of the Union and the priority areas of his…
Balancing the various important aspects of modern education is key to a successful school career for most young people, so that a widely beneficial experience can help turn out well-rounded graduates. For 16-year-old Ruvimbo Sibanda of Harare, athletics is a passion and a driving force in her life, but she is careful to ensure that…
Adoption of gene-edited crop seeds is expected to increase significantly in the next 5 to 10 years, according to a Rabobank report, with adoption rates expected to surpass 50% during that period. “GE technology has the potential to solve issues across the food supply chain for all stakeholders,” said Chia-Kai-Kang, farm inputs analyst for Rababank….
On May 11, 2023, the Crisis in Zimbabwe Coalition (CiZC) hosted a Twitter Spaces Discussion under the topic “Criminals or Prisoners of Conscience?” The Twitter Spaces discussion was also attended by regional solidarity partners from Zambia and Eswatini. The discussion centred on the state of democracy and human rights in Zimbabwe as well as the…
The traditional pre–Ordinary Session engagement between the Bureau of the Pan-African Parliament (PAP) and African Ambassadors accredited to the Republic of South Africa, held yesterday at the Parliament Headquarters in Midrand, dissected the political and socio-economic challenges facing the African continent. The meeting of African Ambassadors with the leadership of the PAP has become a platform…
MSF calls on Abbott and BD to ensure an adequate supply of CD4 tests and equipment People’s access to critical HIV tests is under threat because US diagnostics corporations Abbott Laboratories and Becton Dickinson (BD) have decided to stop making equipment to run point-of-care CD4 tests, said the international medical humanitarian organization Doctors Without Borders/Médecins…
By Tatenda Muchadenyika Newly elected president of the National Council of Disabled Persons of Zimbabwe (NCDPZ), Senator Anna Shiri says national development can not be attained without the full participation of persons with disabilities. Senator Anna Shiri echoed these sentiments in her election to the helm of the organisation at the NCDPZ congress held recently…
By Elvis Dumba Harare – The European Union Delegation (EU) to Zimbabwe will join the National Arts Council of Zimbabwe for Culture Month through various cultural activities this month for the first time as they celebrate EU Day. “The EU Delegation is delighted to join efforts with the National Arts Council of Zimbabwe (NACZ) in…
A new bill, the Pharmaceutical Research Transparency Act, was introduced yesterday in both the US House and Senate. Doctors Without Borders (MSF) endorses this bill as it would give people, governments, and treatment providers like MSF more leverage to negotiate fair drug prices. Currently, pharma doesn’t have to disclose how much they spend on R&D to bring new…
By Ms Nardos Bekele-Thomas, CEO of AUDA-NEPAD As the global economy faces unprecedented challenges amid trade wars, disruptions in worldwide transport and logistics systems, shocks triggered by the COVID-19 pandemic, geo-political tensions on the continent, the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict and its impact on the price of oil and food security as well as the growing…
Of every 10 babies born, 1 is preterm – and every 40 seconds, 1 of those babies dies Preterm birth rates have not changed in the past decade in any region of the world The impacts of conflict, climate change, COVID-19 are increasing risks for women and babies everywhere Action is needed urgently to improve…
By Lloyd Rabaya The Government has disregarded a document titled General Notice 635 of 2023 that circulated on social media early this week purporting that it has placed procurement of certain goods under national interest. According to the document dated 05 May 2023, which also had the name of the Chief Secretary to the President…
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…
Zimbabwe is hosting an Agriculture Investment Forum under the Hand-in-Hand Initiative, which is forging stronger partnerships for increased investments to transform agro-food systems. In his remarks at the 3-day workshop that kicked off in Harare today, Dr. Anxious Masuka, the Minister of Lands, Agriculture, Fisheries, Water, and Rural Development said the gathering held under the…
The Embassy of the state of Palestine in Harare condemns in the strongest terms the heinous crimes committed by the Israeli apartheid occupation army against its people in the Gaza Strip. The Palestinian Embassy reported that the crimes have led to the death of 12 martyrs, which include 4 children, 4 women, and unarmed civilians,…
Over 250 African Parliamentarians are expected to converge on Midrand, South Africa for the Second Ordinary Session of the Six Parliament of the Pan-African Parliament (PAP), scheduled from 15 May to 02 June 2023. The continent’s premier parliamentary forum is set to devise ways to fast-track the implementation of the African Continental Free Trade Area…
Powertel Communications has launched a zero reconnection fee promotion targeted at retaining its clients who already have existing access network infrastructure on their premises. This follows notable efforts by the organisation in recent weeks, which focussed on improving service delivery through improved internet performance and improved service responsiveness. An excited Powertel customer in Avondale identified…
By Lloyd Rabaya The Young Journalists Association (YOJA) has applauded efforts by the Zimbabwe Association of Community Radio Stations (ZACRAS) on walking the talk on the right to information as the two held World Press Freedom Day commemorations in Harare last week. This year’s World Press Freedom Day was held under the theme “Shaping a…
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…
Longstanding fraternal relations continue to grow between Kenya and Zimbabwe, the first-ever Mid-Term Review (MTR) Meeting of the Joint Permanent Commission on Cooperation (JPCC) between the two countries revealed. This emerged at the Mid-Term Review of the 3rd Session of the Kenya-Zimbabwe Joint Permanent Commission for Cooperation that kicked off in Harare today and will…
Old Mutual Zimbabwe through the Eight2Five Innovation Hub impacted startups and entrepreneurship at this year’s Zimbabwe International Trade Fair’s Scholastica and Innovators Forum program by bringing the hub’s flagship incubation program The Value Creation Challenge. Deadline for applications closed on Friday 28 April during the Z.I.T.F week having received over 500 applications from across Zimbabwe….
