May is Africa month on DStv, with the highlight being the launch of Africa We See campaign, a celebration of Africa, its people, and the rich stories that come from across the continent. Liz Dziva, publicity and public relations manager of MultiChoice Zimbabwe, said a wealth of African content would be broadcast on a range…
By Marlvin Ngiza Many expecting women will have the worrisome burdens lifted off their shoulders following the construction of a Maternity Ward in Ward 2 of Wiltshire in Chikomba west. The development will see expecting mothers accessing good shelter at a low cost without travelling long distances. The project is being spearheaded by Hwirisha Trust…
• 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…
Sarah Ferguson Brand Contributor, UNICEF USA For children caught in humanitarian emergencies, a UNICEF tent can be a beacon of hope, a pop-up school and a safe place to play. It’s where kids can get back to learning and regain a sense of normalcy when their lives have been turned upside-down by conflict or natural disasters….
Albinism is just the skin of the colour and any discrimination of human beings against one another has no place in society. By Byron Mutingwende Having differences in the colour of the skin is never an impediment for achievement, said Joseph Makamba Busha, a businessman, philanthropist and politician. As guest speaker at…
… poor inheritance practices are hindering family unity and ushering bad omens around communities.
By ZELA Information The Zimbabwe Environmental Law Association (ZELA) joins other countries in celebrating World Wetlands Day. The day comes at a time when the second wave of COVID-19 continues to wreak havoc across the globe. There is a misperception that nature is getting a break from anthropogenic activities during this COVID-19 era, instead, the state…
The Zimbabwe Congress of Trade Unions (ZCTU) says it is disturbed by comments attributed to Home Affairs Minister Cain Mathema that any future anti-government demonstrations would be crashed. The minster is quoted in the government controlled The Herald newspaper of 7 November saying that Government has put in place security measures to deal with malcontents…
EU shouldn’t have let Southern Cyprus join the bloc after it rejected a UN peace plan, says Jack Straw Ahmet Gencturk | ATHENS Former British Foreign Secretary Jack Straw on Thursday called for a two-state solution to the longstanding issue of the divided island of Cyprus, should talks for a charter for a united island…
The National Association of Non Governmental Organisations (NANGO) has noted with great concern the continued arrests of Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) officials and sternly condemned efforts to inhibit operations of civil society by Government. The association argued that the shrinking of civic space is exacerbating by day and this is against the expectations of…
By Kumbirai Mafunda Human rights lawyers are working on filing an appeal against the conviction and imprisonment of prominent pro-democracy campaigner Makomborero Haruzivishe after he was imprisoned for 20 months by Harare Magistrate Judith Taruvinga on charges of inciting public violence and resisting arrest by law enforcement agents. Magistrate Taruvinga, who on Wednesday 31 March…
Rapper Belax has come up with a new Hip Hop song “I pray” which is a departure from the usual “diss” culture comm0n among that genre. Hip Hop is becoming a popular genre among the youths and in Zimbabwe it is set to compete with Zim Dancehall. Music critic and journalist, Jonathan Mbiriyamveka, praised Belanz…
By Joyce Mukucha In light of the 2021 National Budget announced by the Minister of Finance, Mthuli Ncube on Thursday, 26 November, the Election Resource Centre (ERC) has called on the Minister and Parliament to ensure adequate resources are availed to the Zimbabwe Electoral Commission (ZEC). In a statement issued on the 7th of December…
African Development Bank Group (www.AfDB.org) President and Chairman of the Africa50 (https://www.Africa50.com) Board of Directors, Dr. Akinwumi Adesina has highlighted the crucial role that Africa50 is playing to help bridge Africa’s infrastructure financing gap. Adesina was speaking at the opening session of Africa50’s general shareholders’ meeting in Marrakech on Tuesday. He told delegates that Africa50 had…
By Joyce Mukucha The Zimbabwe Union of Journalists (ZUJ) and the United Nations (UN) have yesterday joined the rest of the global community in marking the International Day to End Impunity for Crimes against Journalists. Ending impunity for crimes against journalists is one of the most pressing issues to guarantee freedom of expression and access…
Writes Lovemore Chazingwa The solidarity march held on Saturday for the people of Palestine emboldened the resolve of the diplomatic community for a lasting end to the siege on patent humanitarian grounds. The march which was organized by the Zimbabwe-Palestine Solidarity Movement, took their message to UN WFP offices, and British and EU embassies, to…
The African Development Bank (www.AfDB.org) joined public and private sector actors in Nairobi this week to discuss the implementation of circular economy policies, and action plans in Africa. Highlights of the side event included news that Morocco plans to join the African Circular Economy Alliance. The side event on accelerating a just transition to a…
On 8 November 2022, Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah El-Sisi and 1Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre launched the first phase of a project to establish a major green hydrogen plant in Egypt’s Ain Sokhna on the Red Sea. President El-Sisi and Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre launched on Tuesday the first phase of a project…
Writes Elvis Dumba Chinhoyi – Mashonaland West Minister of State for Provincial Affairs and Devolution, Hon Marian Chombo, has said there is a need for the acceleration of actions that will ensure the successful implementation of sustainable development goals in the country, which has been hampered by various challenges. Minister Chombo was speaking during the…
Unbeatable Football is what they’re calling it at SuperSport and it’s easy to see why with the new season laced with rivalries, tension, tradition and more storylines than your favourite Hollywood thriller. With more than two dozen leagues and tournaments on its content slate, SuperSport is poised to deliver in a major way during the…
By Byron Mutingwende Women in tourism are calling for a major stake since they have for a long time been occupying a back seat in driving and developing the sector. This emerged at the Women in Tourism all Stakeholders’ Workshop held on 22 June 2018 at Zimbali Gardens, Harare. The workshop was attended…
By Nevson Mpofu There is an outcry over the increase in child abuse cases which come in the form of sexual violation, labour, economic exploitation, neglect, trafficking and pornography. This happens as the world battles HIV and AIDS and increasing levels of poverty. In a bid to bring attention to this disaster and increase…
At FITUR 2023, UNWTO served as the bridge between public and private leaders to advance plans to build a more diverse, resilient, and sustainable tourism sector. With the latest UNWTO data pointing to a return to pre-pandemic arrival levels in some world regions in 2023, Secretary-General Zurab Pololikashvili once again joined His Majesty King Felipe VI of…
By Zimbabwe Diamond Allied Mine Workers Union, and Centre for Natural Resource Governance The Centre for Natural Resource Governance (CNRG) and Zimbabwe Diamond and Allied Mineral Workers Union (ZDAMWU) have noted with grave concern ongoing labour and salary disputes which have culminated in the imminent downing of tools by mine workers at Murowa Diamonds in…
Zimbabwe – 406 and 62-1 in 20.5 overs (Prince Masvaure 26*, Regis Chakabva 14*, Craig Ervine 13; Vishwa Fernando 1/9) Sri Lanka – 293 all out in 119.5 overs (Angelo Mathews 64, Oshada Fernando 44, Dimuth Karunaratne 44; Sikandar Raza 7/113, Donald Tiripano 1/30, Victor Nyauchi 1/40) Day 3 – Stumps: Zimbabwe lead by…
By Byron Adonis Mutingwende (Editor, Spiked Africa Online) The Pan-African Parliament (PAP) was established to embody the voice of the African people in the African Union’s institutional framework. Yet, for all its promise, its rules on term limits risk undermining both its democratic legitimacy and its operational effectiveness. Two complementary reforms deserve serious consideration: aligning…
The United Nations in Zimbabwe is fully behind the vision and the implementation of the action plan to end substance and drug abuse and trafficking in pursuit of attaining sustainable development, His Excellency, Mr. Edward Kallon, the UN Country Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator has said. He made the remarks at the Launch of the National…
Giant mobile telephony company, NetOne Pvt Ltd’s “Pinda Manake ne NetOne” Christmas promotion demonstrates the institution’s commitment to spreading joy, transforming lives, and making a positive impact in marginalised communities. The “Pinda Manake ne NetOne” Christmas promotion brings to the fore NetOne’s eagerness to plough back some of the fruits of its enterprise back to…
By Jacob Mafume (MDC National Spokesperson) Two grown men teamed up to accelerate and exacerbate the already unpalatable suffering of the Zimbabwean people. Zimbabweans who have lost all but hope tuned into different media platforms expecting relief only to get a kick in the teeth. The MDC is disappointed but surprised by the so-called measures…
By Farai Chirimumimba Although he arrived well after 4pm which is rather late to begin addressing a rally, in a show of defiance or probably a show of “force”, Vice-President General Constantino Chiwenga (Rtd) was composed and told a gathering at Chibuku Stadium in Chitungwiza (about 27 kilometres south of Harare) on Sunday that what…
The Pan-African Parliament (PAP) and the Peace and Security Council of the African Union (PSC) are set to hold their annual consultative meeting to take stock of the peace and security situation on the African continent today, 30 June 2023. The high-level consultative engagement will take place on the margins of the 1160th meeting of the…
By Raymond Chamba The vulturous and vampire grip of China on Africa did not come without active American assistance. Yes, suucessive American administrations have woefully missed the trade imperative and went on to major in minors by concentrating on warm fuzzy stuff and optics. Who eats that. It is US taxpayers money that was misused…
The Movement for Democratic Change (MDC) has said Zanu PF’s intention to spin remarks by President Thabo Mbeki are baseless and an act of desperation to find endorsement where none exists. The biggest opposition party said in essence, President Mbeki recognises that a win which Mnangagwa claims to have obtained has failed to create sufficient…
He is soft-spoken and an easy-going character that one can mistake him for an ordinary person but Bishop Rocky Moyo is a Man of God with a philanthropic heart and a zeal for development. Born on 27 June 1980, Bishop Moyo did his primary education at Sizanani Primary School in Bulawayo. He then went…
Cassava Fintech International (CFI) has added the Sasai Watch feature to the Sasai all-in-one App, in a move that is set to bring artists, entrepreneurs and other African content creators much closer to their audience. Introducing the new feature, CFI said Sasai Watch will provide a platform for Africans and the global community to create…
Universal Peace Federation has conferred on the African Union Development Agency and New Partnership for Africa’s Development (AUDA-NEPAD) Nigeria Boss, Princess Gloria Akobundu as Ambassador for peace in recognition of her outstanding contributions to promoting peace and tolerance in the country. The Secretary General of the Universal Peace Federation (UPF), Dr. George Ikpot who led…
By Catherine Murombedzi The COVID-19 response was quite immense and as we continue to celebrate unsung heroines, we spotlight healthcare workers whose contributions made a positive impact. Dr Harunavamwe N Chifamba, Specialist Anaesthetist Intensivist and Clinical Epidemiologist “For some must watch, while others must sleep,” that’s Dr Harunavamwe’s space in Sally Mugabe Central Hospital. She…
Writes Rebecca Munetsi Anglican Church congregants have been urged to practice good waste management practices such as sorting at home, church, businesses, and in their communities to safeguard and keep the environment clean. Speaking during a recent Partners in the Gospel Comprehensive Climate Change Knowledge and Climate Justice Campaign (PCC) Waste –Smart We Care Campaign,…
By Marlvin Ngiza Albinism Dare to Dream Initiative (ADDI) yesterday embarked on a marathon race at the University of Zimbabwe, an exercise that was meant to mobilise resources for the special group. The marathon races were expected to run until 24 May with a strong urge for citizens to participate towards ensuring that people with…
by Kundai Marunya The inclusion of female rugby teams at the Dairiboard Schools Rugby Festival in 2012 was a well-received development that could see the growth of the sport largely dominated by men in the coming years. Gradually the participation of female teams has grown, and three years later, this year, the numbers are a…
By Mercia Andrews Rural African women are often made invisible, hidden and marginalised in leadership structures. By organising themselves in social movements, women in Southern Africa have amplified their voices to challenge agri-business and patriarchal oppression while advancing agroecology and building new leadership for a feminist agroecology. In Africa, rural women have to struggle against…
Facebook plans to integrate its messaging services on Instagram, WhatsApp and Facebook Messenger. While all three will remain stand-alone apps, at a much deeper level they will be linked so messages can travel between the different services. Facebook commented that it was at the start of a “long process”. The plan is believed to be…
By Ronnie Chisamba Artists of Hope, a group of 126 musicians – comprising members of Zimbabwe Musicians Union (ZIMU) and Creative Arts Union – joined the nation to afford the late multi-talented artist Delroy ‘Scara’ Maripakwenda a befitting farewell at Warren Hills Cemetry on Tuesday this week. The late Scara was not a member of…
The Zimbabwe Election Support Network (ZESN) joined the rest of the African continent in celebrating the 60th anniversary of Africa Day running under the theme “Acceleration of African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) implementation.” Annual Africa Day’s Celebrations can be traced back to the formation of the Organisation of African Unity (OAU) now African Union on 25…
As the people of the Republic of South Africa gear up to cast their votes in the 7th general election held under universal adult suffrage since the end of the Apartheid era, the Pan African Parliament conveys its best wishes for the holding of free, fair, and credible elections on Wednesday 29th May 2024. The…
