Support from a global consortium will expand access to shorter TB prevention options, help advance efforts towards TB elimination across seven counties The Unitaid-funded IMPAACT4TB Consortium, led by the Aurum Institute, announced on 23 March that it will provide 250,000 patient courses of short course rifapentine-based preventive treatment regimens to seven countries to help…
By John Wilson I am writing this on World Water Day, March 22nd. The UN’s tagline for the day is ‘Be the change. Every drop counts.’ This is very true. If we are going to return water cycles everywhere to what they used to be, then it will start with each one of us understanding…
The Zimbabwe Association of Church-related Hospitals (ZACH) in collaboration with the National AIDS Council (NAC) is hosting a sensitization workshop for journalists on violence against women (VAW), HIV, as well as violence against girls and young women (VAGYW) with a focus on the implementation of the Start Awareness Support Action (SASA) model. This is part…
A training workshop organised by UN Women Zimbabwe in partnership with Lower Guruve Development Association (LGDA) capacitated the media on how to report on gender (women, men, boys, and girls) during the humanitarian crises with a reflection on how the journalists in Zimbabwe tackled this during COVID-19. The training took place physically in Bindura, Mashonaland…
By Patrice Talla – FAO Subregional Coordinator for Southern Africa and FAO Representative in Zimbabwe, Eswatini and Lesotho This year we are celebrating the International Year of Millets. The year was endorsed by Members of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and its Governing Bodies and declared at the 75th Session…
Climate change is impacting biodiversity and threatening the development of traditional medicine, Dr. Mithika Mwenda, the Executive Director of the Pan-African Climate Justice Alliance has said. He was addressing a sitting of committees of the Pan-African Parliament at the precinct of the African Union’s lawmaking organ in Midrand South Africa that ran from the 6th…
Far from feeling disadvantaged, Gertrude Mayanga has found motivation and inspiration in fighting attempts to discourage her as a woman in a business environment. Celebrating the message of International Women’s Month, she believes that whenever she has been treated unfairly on the basis of being a woman she has found the strength to prove herself and…
Zimbabwe – 271 all out in 49.2 overs (Sean Williams 77, Clive Madande 52, Wessly Madhevere 43; Shariz Ahmad 5/43, Colin Ackermann 2/51, Paul van Meekeren 2/66) Netherlands – 270 all out in 50 overs (Max O’Dowd 81, Tom Cooper 74, Scott Edwards 36; Wessly Madhevere 3/36, Sikandar Raza 3/39, Blessing Muzarabani 1/39) Zimbabwe won…
New Coalition of Leaders to End TB to be announced as preliminary data expected to show a reduction in the gap between estimated TB cases and diagnosed patients, to less than 3 million people in 2022 The Stop TB Partnership yesterday issued a positive World TB Day reset, ‘Yes! We Can End TB,’ to rally…
By Elvis Dumba in Murehwa Chief Mangwende, born Morgan Gatsi, has been described as a gender equality champion after he set up by-laws in his jurisdiction that are intended in eradicating gender-based violence and inequality in the community. Chief Mangwende said he led the initiative after the rise in gender-based violence, child marriages, and divorce…
The Institute Of Entrepreneurs Zimbabwe, a revolutionary institute striving to equip those passionate about transforming their organisations with cutting-edge entrepreneurship skills held its well-attended SALES TRAINING from the 14th to the 17th of March 2023. The Institute had the pleasure to announce and pronounce in this publication those who successfully attended and completed the Institute…
Goromonzi – Women empowerment projects that have been supported by the European Union, United Nations agencies, and other partners have progressively impacted communities. A diary project that was established in 1983 in Ward 11, Goromonzi, has economically transformed the community and created employment for hundreds of women. Mercy Mujuru, Chairperson of Chikwaka Kubatana Dairy Cooperative,…
The Ministry of Public Service, Labour and Social Welfare, UNICEF and partners have officially launched the next phase of the Emergency Social Cash Transfer (ESCT) Programme that aims to provide cash payments to close to 19,000 households in five new rural districts. The programme was launched during a workshop held in Bulawayo, recently. Under this…
The international medical humanitarian organization Doctors Without Borders/Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) is calling on governments and donors to speed up access to new, shorter, safer, and more effective treatments for drug-resistant tuberculosis (DR-TB), as well as the diagnostic tests needed to initiate treatment on these medicines. This is part of a “Call to Action” that…
Under the theme “Institutional Peace: Strengthening Communication to Build Trust,” an international peace NGO, Heavenly Culture, World Peace, Restoration of Light (HWPL), holds its 7th Annual Commemoration of the Declaration of Peace and Cessation of War (DPCW) from March 14th to 19th in 41 countries from Africa, Europe, North America, and Asia. “This declaration, which is made…
HE Hon Chief Fortune Charumbira, the President of the Pan African Parliament (PAP) conveyed the continental legislative body’s wishes as from Thursday 23rd March 2023 (today) as the Muslim world begins observing the holy month of Ramadhan. During Ramadan, Muslims across the world will observe fasting for a whole month. “On this sacred occasion, I,…
SuperSport viewers on DStv can look forward to action from the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations Qualifying, with group stage, Matchday 4 fixtures set to be played on Sunday 26 and Monday 27 March 2023. DStv is the only true home of football in Africa, offering a range and depth of action that no other rival can match – it’s…
By Elvis Dumba Harare – The European Union Delegation to Zimbabwe and its partners have been capacitating women across the country in the advancement of transformative technology and digital education. European Union Delegation to Zimbabwe, its partners, community-based organizations, and government departments will converge in Murehwa for a special day exclusively set aside to celebrate…
By Atiyyah Khan Innovative ways of thinking around heritage interpretation and presentation were explored at the World Heritage Futures Lab hosted in January this year in Windhoek. Eager participants from Southern and Eastern Africa joined for a 3-day laboratory highlighting UNESCO heritage sites. Community members from each region were paired up in teams with creative…
The curtain came down on a highly productive Russia-Africa Parliamentary Speakers’ Conference which ran from the 18th to the 21st of March 2023 in Moscow, Russia, more specifically under the precincts of the State Duma. Speaker of Parliament, Hon Advocate J.F.N Mudenda attended the Conference where he held a bilateral meeting with Hon. V.V. Volodin,…
By Clayton Masekesa Smallholder farmers in Burma Valley in Manicaland province continue to embrace cigar wrapper tobacco farming after exploring a potentially lucrative international market. Speaking at a Cigar Tobacco Wrapper field day at Mapote Farm owned by Lindsay Guild in Burma Valley last Thursday, the host farmer, Guild said most farmers in Burma Valley…
By Wallace Mawire Zororai home for the elderly in Sakubva, Mutare has received in-kind donation support from Medcom Foundation in England. William Mtisi, Founder/Director of Medcom Foundation said that the home was supported with items such as sugar, mealie-meal, bags of maize, meat, chunks, cooking oil, soap, mahewu drinks, powdered milk, matemba, salt, including wheat…
The President of the Pan-African Parliament, HE Hon Senator Chief Fortune Z. Charumbira met yesterday in Manama in the Kingdom of Bahrain the President of the House of Councillors of the Kingdom of Morocco Enaam Mayara. In this meeting, President Charumbira expressed his great willingness to work with Morocco to contribute to the development of…
The ratification of legal instruments and legislation with regard to people with disabilities and older persons in Africa has come under scrutiny at the Pan-African Parliament (PAP) with calls for governments to ratify the relevant instruments. This came to the fore at the joint sittings of the Committee on Gender, Youth, Family and People with…
The Zimbabwe Tourism Authority participated in the MATTA Fair in Kuala Lumpur Malaysia. The Malaysian Association of Tour and Travel Agents (MATTA) was held from 17 – 19 March 2023. MATTA Fair KL is an annual travel fair organized by the Malaysian Association of Tour and Travel Agents (MATTA). It is the biggest travel fair…
By Charles Dhewa Besides being instruction-oriented, conventional extension models were designed to promote a narrow range of hybrid crops and livestock. This has rendered extension services in many African countries unfit for the purpose given that African food systems are too broad and includes wildlife that co-exists with farmers. In most communities, baboons, monkeys, wild…
Following the strengths of the #HowFar campaign (2021) which asked duty-bearers key accountability questions, the Zimbabwe Coalition on Debt and Development (ZIMCODD) is launching the next phase, the #TakeAction campaign & the CitizenApp. The Zimbabwe Coalition on Debt & Development (ZIMCODD) is a socio-economic justice coalition established in February 2000 to facilitate citizens` involvement in…
The Speaker of Parliament Hon Advocate J.F.N Mudenda addressed the IPU 146th Assembly this morning. The IPU 146th Assembly is being held in Manama, Bahrain, from the 11th to 15 March 2023, running under the theme ‘Promoting peaceful co-existence and inclusive societies: Fighting intolerance.’ The delivery by the Speaker came on the backdrop of the…
From 17 March, viewers can enjoy big names such as Keanu Reeves, Tom Cruise and Dwayne Johnson on a channel geared at action lovers High-octane Hollywood blockbusters will be reporting for duty at the new headquarters on 17 March 2023. For 17 days, top action stars will take the lead on M-Net Movies Action HQ,…
Arundel Hospital is providing quality healthcare services that are saving many lives. The hospital believed to be bankrolled by business tycoon, Kudakwashe Tagwirei through his Sakunda vehicle, played a pivotal role during the Covid-19 pandemic. It has been named the best medical facility which offers both humanitarian and psychosocial support. This is not the first…
By Elvis Dumba Banket – Jessica Tapfumanei, a ZANU PF War Veterans League Provincial member who is eyeing the parliamentary seat for Zimbaba South Constituency has said the advancement of sports quality education guarantees an economically empowered nation for a prosperous country. She made the remarks during a presidential campaign soccer tournament held in Banket….
His Excellency, Hon Senator Chief Fortune Charumbira, the President of the Pan African Parliament (PAP) attending the 146th Assembly of the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) has reiterated the continental lawmaking body’s support for the aspirations of the Palestinian people. The President of PAP made the contribution during the meetings of SADC and Africa groups prior to…
By Kudakwashe Pembere Stakeholders involved in the advocacy for the improvement of Zimbabwe’s nutrition needs under the Scaling Up Nutrition (SUN) Movement banner convened in Harare on Friday to validate the country’s progress in the implementation of the global SUN3.0 strategy. In an interview, Food and Nutrition Council Acting Deputy Director Nutrition, Ms. Siboniso Chigova…
By Chris Donkin A trade union in Italy claimed Vodafone Group’s local unit plans to cut around 1,000 jobs, equating to almost 20 per cent of its workforce, with a proposal set to be presented to employee representatives on 13 March. If it transpires, the move would be the latest reduction in Vodafone’s headcount in…
By Elvis Dumba Banket – The land reform program can only have a meaningful success if agriculture inputs are availed in time a Zvimba commercial farmer has said. Taurai Mtisi, a member of the Coalition of Agricultural Graduates of Zimbabwe, and a farmer at Inkwali Farm near Banket made the remarks during a green field day,…
The Pan African Parliament (PAP)’s Committee on Rural Economy, Agriculture, Natural Resources and Environment yesterday held deliberations on contributions from stakeholders on coming up with a model law on soil management. Hon Didier Molisho Sadi led the deliberations at the PAP Precincts in Midrand, South Africa where the legislative body is holding its Permanent Committee…
By Elvis Dumba Chinhoyi – Norton independent lawmaker Temba Mliswa has sent his condolence message to the Economic Empowerment Group (EEG) following the death of the group’s Secretary-General Clifford Hlupeko who collapsed and died in Harare. Hlupeko was Chairperson for Chinhoyi Residents Association. “I would like to convey my deepest condolences to the Hlupeko family, the…
By Elvis Dumba Banket – ZANU (PF) Central Committee Member and Zvimba North Constituency legislator, Hon Marian Chombo has said corruption does not have a place anywhere in the party. Addressing ZANU (PF) branch leaders in Banket, she said the corruption fight starts with party leaders at every level. “Let’s join hands and fight corruption, and…
By Stephen Matenga ZVISHAVANE: Chief Masunda has urged women to capitalize on modern information and communication technologies in their socio-economic empowerment endeavours and in their fight against gender-based violence. She said this while officiating at the launch of the Zvishavane Chapter of the Women’s Coalition of Zimbabwe (WCOZ) Thursday. The launch was part of the…
The Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria (the Global Fund), the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and the Stop TB Partnership announced a new collaboration today with Molbio Diagnostics that significantly reduces the price of the Truenat® MTB and MTB Plus tests, including a supply of MTB-RIF Dx tests for subsequent…
The Speaker of Parliament of Zimbabwe, Hon Advocate J.F.N Mudenda is in Bahrain, Manama, where he is attending the 146th Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) Assembly and related meetings. The venue is the Exhibition World Bahrain (EWB). Speaker Mudenda is accompanied by Members of Parliament Hon T Muzenda, Hon V Tsvangirai, Hon T.M Mnangagwa, and Hon S…
In his contribution to the Debate on International Women’s Day hosted by the Pan-African Parliament (PAP) on 8 March 2023, Prof Mathole Motshekga called on policymakers and stakeholders to give women access to land and natural resources and means of production. “Hon. President of the PAP Women Caucus and Hon Chief Fortune Charambira, President of…
As a Christian organisation with a continental presence, the Council of Churches in Africa (CCA) in Africa has reached out to the Pan Africa Parliament with a view of forging synergies to entrench religious and cultural practices that promote harmony, peace, and unity. Speaking to Spiked Online Media soon after meeting Hon Senator Chief Fortune…
Zimbabwe’s Minister of Environment, Tourism, and Hospitality Industry Hon Nqobizitha Mangaliso Ndhlovu has won the best African Minister of the Year at ITB Berlin 2023 recognized by the Pacific Writers of Travel Association (PATWA). The PATWA International Travel Awards are handed out once a year in March at ITB Berlin, the world’s biggest travel and…
On International Women’s Day today, Hon Senator Chief Fortune Z. Charumbira underscored the fact that women’s rights are human rights in his address to parliamentarians and dignitaries at the continental legislative body’s headquarters in Midrand, South Africa. Among the dignitaries attending the celebrations at the PAP are representatives of the United Nations, the Bureau of…
