Mr Fernando dos Santos, the Director-General of the African Regional Intellectual Property Organisation (ARIPO) joined other luminaries in the Top 50 Most Influential IP Authorities by the Managing Intellectual Property Organisation. The African Regional Intellectual Property Organization (ARIPO) has made great strides towards its goal of becoming a paperless office. According to director general Fernando…
By Moonlight Funeral Assurance Company Notwithstanding, the negative impacts and disruptions brought on by the advent of the global COVID-19 pandemic, some of which have threatened the very existence of our communities and businesses alike, at Moonlight we remain unyielding in our commitment to provide world-class funeral assurance and services. To this end, and to…
By Byron Mutingwende The Crisis in Zimbabwe Coalition (CiZC) has applauded the recent appointment of the Chief Justice as a signal of compliance with constitutional democracy. Luke Malaba was the Deputy Chief Justice before his appointment as the new Chief Justice, taking over from Justice Godfrey Chidyausiku who retired in February 2017. …
By Samuel Agyemang The African Union Commission, Regional Economic Communities and partners are to convene an extraordinary session of the assembly Of the Heads of State and Government on industrialization, economic diversification and on the Africa Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) and also observe an African industrialization week in the month of November 2022 under…
By Kundai Marunya There was an explosion of melodies at Reps Theatre yesterday evening as the venue premiered Come Together- A Beatles Cabaret. The cast which includes music sensation Kudzi Sevenzo, AneUnhu Gwatidzo, Alex Fairlie and Liza Maano Abulecia received scores of ovation at the end of every performance of the Beatles music. Without dialogue…
Health Reporter The Doctors Without Borders/MSF has expressed concern at the alarming trend in Dera Murad Jamali, Baluchistan – Pakistan, where many children are suffering from malnutrition due to lack of breast feeding. Malnutrition is also being further caused by poor health seeking behaviour, unsafe drinking water and unhygienic practices in the area. Doctors Without Borders…
Climate change, global financial shocks, and growing food insecurity are threatening Africa, the world’s fastest-growing continent, and hampering the achievement of global development goals. To tackle these challenges and speed up the continent’s efforts to achieve these goals, the president of the African Development Bank (www.AfDB.org), Dr. Akinwumi Adesina on Thursday called for bold reforms…
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Freetown, Sierra Leone – On 20 January 2025, the Government of Sierra Leone together with its development partners including Sustainable Energy for All (SEforALL) commissioned the Kassirie Mini-Grid project to supply reliable electricity to previously underserved communities. This solar-powered mini-grid project in Kassirie is the third such project by the Universal Energy Facility, multi-donor…
United Nations Secretary-General has sent his condolences to the world body’s former Secretary-General Kofi Annan whom he described as a guiding force for good. “It is with profound sadness that I learned of his passing. In many ways, Kofi Annan was the United Nations. He rose through the ranks to lead the organisation into the new…
The international medical humanitarian organisation Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) this year marks the 20th anniversary of founding its ‘Access Campaign,’ which has been working to secure access to affordable medicines, diagnostics and vaccines, including promoting their research and development, for people in MSF’s care and beyond. Marking this milestone provides an opportunity to reflect on…
By ZIMCODD Information The Zimbabwe Coalition on Debt and Development (ZIMCODD) is in solidarity with the many women and organised women groups in Zimbabwe in commemorating the International Women’s Day. Nevertheless, as women in other spheres are celebrating social, economic, cultural and political achievements, Zimbabwean women bemoan the economic, social, political and environmental challenges that…
African Union Commissioner for Agriculture, Ambassador Josefa Correia Sacko said today in New York that the levels of post-harvest food losses in Africa are sufficient to meet the annual food needs of some 48 million people. Speaking on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly, which has been taking place since last Monday,…
In a crisis we know who our real friends are, and we have few better than Aleksandr Zingman. It is said that in times of crisis you really know who your friends are. Zimbabwe has suffered a lot in recent years, especially economically and as a result of the harsh and demanding American sanctions. Few…
By Dr. Richard Munang As we close the year 2021, I have been thinking of the most important aspect to talk about. It was a hard nut to crack, but I settled on one word “ATTITUDE”. We need an urgent imperative, which I call a change in attitude perspective—an attitude perspective on seeing things. We…
By Byron Mutingwende Mazvita Jacob (not real name) relives the emotional experiences of the day she was raped by her uncle last year when she was 17 years old. When left alone, she cries and says she sees visions of the perpetrator coming to abuse her all over again. Her auntie Patience says…
By Byron Mutingwende The Governor of the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) has delivered a monetary policy statement punctuated by renewed hope and confidence in economic rebound driven by the current political dispensation. John Mangudya, the RBZ Governor made the statement in terms of Section 46 of the RBZ Act Chapter 22:15 which…
By Hillary Munedzi Young farmers in the East and Southern African region (ESAR) walked away with mentorship and coaching opportunities totaling $30 000 in the Nestlé Needs Youth Initiative held in Johannesburg, South Africa recently. In celebrating International Youth Month, the Nestlé Needs Youth Agri Competition, which ran from June to July 2022 received over…
By Byron Mutingwende Domestic tourism is one of the segments of tourism that plays a vital role in any country’s tourism development, sector players have said. This is espoused in the fact that tourism is a key economic sector that has the potential to contribute towards economic growth and development. It is a…
EcoCash has reassured the public that the process of stabilizing its new, more secure platform following a weekend upgrade, is nearly complete but has pleaded for patience as it works to “optimize” the performance of the service. “We once again would like to thank our valued customers for bearing with us during this critical…
By Tendai Guvamombe Justice for Women Zimbabwe (JWZ), Female Prisoners Support Trust and Women’s Academy for Leadership and Political Excellence has expressed concern and anguish over he gross human rights violations by the Zimbabwe government and state security agents during the recent shutdown protests. JWZ Director Coezett Chirinda revealed this at a press conference held…
By Thembelani Moyo South African actress Dawn Thandeka King, well-known as Mangcobo in the soapie Uzalo, recently delivered a guest speaker speech to Zimbabweans living in the diaspora urging them to go back home and register to vote. Mangcobo spoke during an event organised by the Zimbabwe African National Congress (ZANC) in Diepsloot township in…
April marks the re-imagined OK Grand Challenge promotion for 2022 in OK stores nationwide. This promotion has evolved to become a Zimbabwean asset that every shopper looks forward to annually and it’s promising to be bigger and better this year. The last edition of the OK Grand Challenge Promotion held in 2021 was the first…
The Full Circle Comms Board has appointed Patience Chivaviro as General Manager as from 4 January 2021. Full Circle has in its stable TBWA Zimbabwe – a leading advertising and marketing company and an affiliate of TBWA\Worldwide, Magna Carta Reputation Management Consultants-Ketchum’s Exclusive Affiliate in Africa and Bwanji Digital Agency. Sapi Bachi, managing director at TBWA Zimbabwe,…
By Patricia Mashiri Job interviews can be one of the stressful parts of the application process .It is one of the most intimidating ways of making a first impression. However, it is the good time to get an understanding of the employer’s expectations. An interview has to be prepared for long back before the actual…
By Elvis Dumba Harare – The Affirmative Action Group has launched a magazine titled The Art of Entrepreneurship. Launching the magazine through a worldwide virtual launch in December, the guest of honor and AAG Life President and founder Dr. Philip Chiyangwa said the magazine will help document and highlight entrepreneurship success around the country. “AAG…
By Clemence Muchedzi The Zimbabwe Civil Liberties and Drugs Network (ZCLDN), an organization that advocates for the rights of people who use drugs through drug policy reform and provision of harm reduction services and the prevention of HIV/Aids on people who use and inject drugs have called for collective effort among youth to shun drug…
By Lovemore Chazingwa at Odyssey Bar and Restaurant, Kadoma Zimdancehall exponents Winky D and Enzo Ishall make a braai stop at the ceremonial home of entertainment in the City of Kadoma, Odyssey Bar and Restaurant, Saturday after the coming one, for a joint braai fest. The two face off in a show organised by elders…
The International Board of Amnesty International has taken the unprecedented step of suspending Amnesty International Zimbabwe (AIZ) from the global movement and placing it under administration following evidence of fraud and serious financial misconduct. According to Robert Shivambu, Amnesty International Media Manager for Southern Africa, an extensive forensic audit was conducted in late 2018 which…
By Patricia Mashiri Following the 100-day Targeted Performance Programme initiative the Ministry of Tourism and Hospitality Industry led by Minister Priscah Mupfumira has intensified the development of the Tourism Satellite Accounting System in Zimbabwe to estimate the contribution of the sector to the economy. The Satellite Account (TSA) as accepted by United Nations…
By Anyway Yotamu The country’s leading poultry and eggs producer, Irvine’s Zimbabwe has demonstrated their continued support and commitment to the government’s command agriculture policy by building another fully equipped chicken production house with a capacity of 2500 broilers at Ntabeni Primary School, Entumbane in Bulawayo as part of the company’s Command Livestock Agricultural partnership…
On her way she met a copy. The copy warned the Little Blind Text, that where it came from it would have been rewritten a thousand times and everything that was left from its origin would be the word “and” and the Little Blind Text should turn around and return to its own, safe country….
By Byron Mutingwende Corruption at Transparency International Zimbabwe (TIZ) reads like a script from a Hollywood movie yet that organisation is expected to promote accountability and good governance. There had been numerous reports of graft at that institution but no one ever had the opportunity to fully understand the goings on until I personally…
The Palestinian Ambassador to Zimbabwe, Dr. Tamer Almassri, strongly condemns the Israeli authorities’ discriminatory policies against Palestinian Christians during the Easter celebrations. He described the restrictions imposed on worshippers, the denial of access to churches, and the violence against church leaders and worshippers as a blatant violation of the fundamental right to freedom of worship….
By Anyway Yotamu One of the country’s cellular phone companies, Astro Mobile Africa has partnered American based technology giant, Logic Mobility as they enter Sub Saharan and African markets with a new device which is expected to be launched in a few weeks’ time, this publication exclusively reports. In an exclusive interview with Spiked Online Media,…
By Jacob Kudzai Mutisi Cde. John Gwitira, a liberation war hero who miraculously escaped several death attempts and played a vital role to help liberate the people of Zimbabwe has died. He was a tough-talking, no-nonsense man with a strong stammer. John Gwitira sometimes referred to as “Gwindingwi” his freedom-fighting name, would fight for what…
By Henry Madiro Veteran politician, Felix Magalela Mafa Sibanda has notified all provincial structures of his intention to seek nomination as the MDC Vice-President during the oncoming congress. “Dear party members, I am seeking your support to be elected as MDC Vice President at our Congress in May. Currently, I am the member of the…
21st Edition to run under the theme “Owning Our Story” Following a two-year hiatus due to funding constraints in 2019, and the Covid-19 pandemic in 2020, the Zimbabwe International Film Festival is making a return to the cultural event calendar this year, picking up where it left off with the theme “Owning Our Story”. …
How important is ethnicity in the election? Zimbabwe’s political landscape as largely been devoid from backing on grounds of ethnic group, however, there is always a tendency to believe that, to win a presidential race a candidate needs to forge ethnic alliances to get a majority of that vote. In other words, there is always…
By Charles Dhewa While there is a tendency for policymakers to conflate food systems with value chains, mass food markets reveal how food systems are broader than value chains. That distinction is very important in clarifying and creating pathways for decolonizing food systems. Putting African mass food markets at the center of food systems demonstrates…
Ensuring accessibility for tourists with specific access requirements can be a ‘game changer’ for destinations around the world as they look to bounce back from the impacts of the pandemic. A new set of Inclusive Recovery Guides from the World Tourism Organization, produced in partnership with the European Network for Accessible Tourism (ENAT), the ONCE Foundation…
OWN CORRESPONDENT The United Methodist Church (UMC)’s Bishop Eben Nhiwatiwa, who arrived in Nigeria on August 21, 2024, to meet with UMC members and facilitate the election of a new Nigerian Bishop, was detained in Yola, Adamawa State, and subsequently transferred to Abuja on allegations of intentions to promote same-sex marriage in that country….
Friends With Albinism By Setfree N Mafukidze (RGN) Often times many myths and misconceptions have come up from various persons within societies regarding albinism. For time immemorial those born with albinism have been treated unfairly with some cultures considering it a curse to give birth to a child with albinism. In some cases, women who…
Vessels of Virtue (VOV) yesterday successfully held a conference on the Empowerment and Elevation of Women Entrepreneurs, Trade, and Innovation at the Celebration International Church in Borrowdale, Harare. In her keynote address while officially opening the conference, the Minister of Women Affairs, Community, Small and Medium Enterprises Development, Hon. Monica Mutsvangwa said the conference was…
Newly appointed Minister of Health and Child Care Retired General Constantino Chiwenga who is also the Vice President of the Republic of Zimbabwe is expected to put his hands on the deck as he restores sanity to the sector that has been dogged by a plethora of challenges. VP Chiwenga comes in as the country…
