By Dr. Claude Kabemba (Executive Director of the Southern Africa Resource Watch) Africa finds itself at a crossroads in the climate change discourse. On the one hand, Africa has polluted less than any other continent and it is most vulnerable to the impacts of climate change; on the other hand, it lacks the finances and…
By Hillary Munedzi African commodity exporters have been urged to create a business-friendly environment in a bid to attract investment into their domestic mining sectors as elevated commodity prices are fueling an export boom across the continent. With the war in Ukraine set to stroke strong inflationary pressures across Africa, high prices for gold, oil,…
Hon Chief Fortune Charumbira, the President of the Pan African Parliament has commended the African Ambassadors based in South Africa for affirming their commitment to working with the continental lawmaking body. In his address during the meeting with the African Ambassadors at the PAP Headquarters in Midrand, Johannesburg today, Hon Charumbira said the collaboration will…
By Hillary Munedzi Africa’s emerging processing sector faces a myriad of challenges including limited access to finance and poor infrastructure. As a panacea, calls have been made to create a conducive environment to attract tech-savvy youths. A new report launched in Harare during the 2022 Regional Strategic Analysis and Knowledge Support System (ReSAKSS) conference illustrated…
The European Film Festival is back in Harare! After 2 years of the COVID pandemic, the 6th edition of the European Film Festival Zimbabwe will be hosted live at MMX. EuroFilmFestZW is a platform to share, promote and create exchange between African and European culture, focusing on Zimbabwean filmmakers. For 4 days, 15 African and…
By Catherine Murombedzi PART 1 Like birds in flight, the wind under their arms propels them to soar higher. A toast to the heroines of the Covid-19 response in Zimbabwe. There are more unsung heroines not mentioned by name in this article. Thank you all. The adage “when you educate a woman, you have educated…
N Climate Change News, 26 October 2022 – A new report from UN Climate Change shows countries are bending the curve of global greenhouse gas emissions downward but underlines that these efforts remain insufficient to limit global temperature rise to 1.5 degrees Celsius by the end of the century. According to the report, the combined…
The Southern African Regional Caucus today presented its recommendations on the amendments of the Pan African Parliament Rules as guided by the Report of the Committee on Rules, Privileges, and Discipline on the Consultative Workshop on the Revision of the Rules of Procedure of the PAP; and Gaps Identified in the Rules of Procedure. After debate…
The 5th Edition of the Africa Tourism Leadership Forum 2022, is currently underway in Gaborone, Botswana from the 24th to the 26th of October 2022. The Deputy Minister of Environment, Climate, Tourism, and Hospitality Industry Hon Barbara Rwodzi is leading the Zimbabwe delegation at this forum. The Africa Tourism Leadership Forum (ATLF) is a Pan-African…
The Pan-African Parliament (PAP) is among the progressive forces denouncing the illegal sanctions imposed on the Republic of Zimbabwe by some western countries. The 25th of October is now known as the Southern African Development Community (SADC) Anti-Sanctions Day. In a speech read on his behalf today by Vice President Constantino Chiwenga, President Mnangagwa paid…
By Clayton Masekesa MUTARE – The United States government has amplified its efforts to combat HIV in Zimbabwe by launching two new programmes worth US$54 million. The two programs launched in corporation with Family AIDS Caring Trust (FACT) Zimbabwe and its partners are the DREAMS – Support, Maintain, Advocate, Reduce Risk and Transform (SMART) programme…
DStv Customers Gear Up For More Content For The Whole Family To Enjoy Pre-school children are the focus of a new channel, Moonbug launched recently on the DStv platform. Liz Dziva, publicity and public relations manager of MultiChoice Zimbabwe, said the channel was a showcase for a range of shows suited to pre-schoolers and which have…
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 Zimbabwe Election Support Network (ZESN) In the spirit of promoting democratic elections in Zimbabwe, the Zimbabwe Election Support Network (ZESN) observed Local Authority by-elections on 22 October 2022 in Buhera Rural District Council (RDC) Ward 24, Guruve RDC Ward 4, Insiza RDC Ward 4, Matobo RDC Ward 2, Mutare Municipality Ward 18 and Takawira…
By Hillary Munedzi Food giant Nestle has championed regenerative agriculture as the panacea to domestic food price inflation, a development that has cushioned household food security as the world commemorates World Food Day. Zimbabwe is leading the world’s top ten countries worst affected by domestic food price inflation, all because of supply chain disruptions fuelled…
Zimbabwe – 79-5 in 9 overs (Wessly Madhevere 35*, Milton Shumba 18, Regis Chakabva 8; Lungi Ngidi 2/20, Wayne Parnell 1/6, Anrich Nortje 1/10) South Africa – 51-0 in 3 overs (Quinton de Kock 47*, Temba Bavuma 2*) No result Zimbabwe and South Africa had to settle for a share of the spoils after rain…
By Dr. Maurice Ezuruike The ongoing review process of the Pan-African Parliament’s (PAP) Rules of Procedure presents a unique opportunity to clarify by definition the true interpretation of the concept of “any other deliberative organ” as reflected in Rule 6 of the PAP’s rules of procedure and invoked generally as a synonym to National Parliaments…
By Nhau Mangirazi The Women Parliament Caucus (ZWPC) has recommended the mobilization of resources towards the sexual and reproductive health rights affecting women and girls in most marginalized communities. ZWPC chairperson, Hon Goodluck Kwaramba made the presentation last week during a prebudget seminar saying the proportion of the 5 percent mobile airtime levy, introduced in…
Hon Chief Fortune Charumbira, the President of the Pan African Parliament (PAP) has set the ball rolling for the continental parliamentary body’s Bureau and Regional Caucuses to come up with a roadmap for the review of the Rules of Procedure. Chief Charumbira revealed this while officially opening the First Ordinary Session of the Sixth Parliament…
By Elvis Dumba Banket – The proposed 2023 Council budget consultation meeting for Banket, was forced to be postponed as residents demanded council financial records. Banket Town Board Works Technician, Trust Govere, was forced to stop presenting the local authority’s 2021-22 work projects with those in attendance demanding the presentation of the local authority’s financial…
By Nhau Mangirazi The Zimbabwe Women’s Parliamentary Caucus has urged finance minister Prof Mthuli Ncube to set aside money to improve water and sanitation in mostly rural and marginalized communities. The parliament caucus chairperson, Hon Goodluck Kwaramba made the presentation last week calling on Prof Ncube to consider setting aside funds that will help improve…
By Godwin Mungwadzi Zimbabwe’s Robotics team won the XPRIZE Gold Medal Innovator award, at the 2022 FIRST Global Challenge games – an Olympics-style, international robotics competition for high-school students from around the world that aims to celebrate Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics — also known as STEM in a similar way to how Athletics and Sports…
The Pan-African Parliament (PAP) Bureau has jointly met with the Bureaus of the Permanent Committees and Regional Caucuses, Women’s Caucus and Youth Caucus ahead of its first Ordinary Session of the sixth Parliament that will hold from October 24 to November 12 2022, to consider the programme of the session. The Session, which will be…
By Hillary Munedzi Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) have been urged to take advantage of the digital shift and exploit the opportunities that come with it in creating a brand that is easily recognizable from a global perspective. Officially opening the SMEs international Expo in Harare yesterday on behalf of the Ambassador of Malawi to…
The Bureau of the Pan-African Parliament (PAP) met with selected members of the African Diplomatic Corps accredited to the Republic of South Africa namely Uganda, Egypt, Kenya, Congo Brazzaville, Mali and Zimbabwe. The focal team was set up in September 2022 by the Dean of African Heads of Diplomatic Missions to work closely with the…
In support of North Cyprus, Aziz Sancar, Türkiye’s Nobel laureate in chemistry, has posed with a T-shirt that read “TRNC should be recognized,” receiving great praise on social media. Nedime Serakıncı, the health adviser of Turkish Cypriot President Ersin Tatar, sent the scientist the T-shirt on which “TRNC should be recognized” was written as a…
By Elvis Dumba Mutorashanga – Environmentalists and the Zvimba community have been plunged into mourning Chief Chidziva as news of his death filtered through. 92-year-old Chief Chidziva born Johannes Jenami was one of the three paramount chiefs in Zvimba. Chief Chidziva who was an advocate for stiffer penalties on perpetrators of environmental crimes such as…
By Hillary Munedzi Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) have been urged to use artificial intelligence (AI) in their businesses so that they have a competitive edge in analyzing data which helps them to understand their business terrain in a bid to attract more customers. Speaking during a SMEs International Expo at a local hotel, in…
Opposition politician Douglas Mwonzora revealed that he visited incarcerated legislator for Zengezi West, Job Sikhala because their relationship transcends politics and professionalism. “I am actually disturbed by social media hullaballoo where uninformed elements tend to question my visit to incarcerated Zengeza West MP, Job Sikhala. First and foremost, Job Sikhala is in Parliament on an…
The Cyber and Data Protection Act is meant to address an array of cybercrimes that have become a burden to society, Dr. Jenfan Muswere, the Minister of Information Communication Technology (ICT), Postal and Courier Services has said. He made the remarks today at a Cybersecurity High-Level Dialogue – one of the many activities that have…
The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) has today contributed US$36.7 million on behalf of the American people to help the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) provide food assistance at the peak of the lean season between October and March next year. In a year marked by COVID-19, climatic shocks, food and fuel…
President Emmerson Mnangagwa has urged the Procurement Regulatory Authority of Zimbabwe and other stakeholders to transform the procurement landscape and increase confidence in the sector. He made the remarks while officially opening the Public Procurement Second Annual Conference organised by the Procurement Regulatory Authority of Zimbabwe (PRAZ), which is running under the theme “Sharing Insights,…
By Nhau Mangirazi Harare – The Zimbabwe government has agreed to take punitive measures to curb veld fires after Chief Chundu raised the issue with information minister Monica Mutsvagwa who promised action to address the major challenge affecting the environment. Chief Abel Mbasera Chundu said this during the Senate sitting under Oral Answers to Questions…
Staff Writer Nicole Roos is the first woman to be appointed as Nestlé’s Chief Executive Officer for East and Southern Africa Region (ESAR) taking over the reins from Bruno Olierhoek who served as Chairman and Managing Director in the region since 2018. Roos is currently the Business Executive Officer (BEO) for Coffee and Beverages for…
The Global Center on Adaptation (GCA) signed its first cooperation agreement with the EMEA division of Invesco focused on an investment strategy in the climate adaptation space. The agreement, expected to become fully operational at COP27, is specifically targeted at exploring a blended finance strategy that aims to increase adaptation investment in developing markets. The…
Hon Winston Chitando, the Minister of Mines and Mining Development has said gemstones play an important role in aiding the mining sector to become a US$12 billion economic sector by 2023. He made the remarks in his speech during the meeting on the contribution of gemstones to the development of the mining sector held today…
Dr. David Parirenyatwa, the President of the Society for AIDS in Africa has said that the International Conference on AIDS and STIs in Africa (ICASA) 2023 will focus on other epidemics and morbidities like cancer TB, malaria, and other emerging pandemics including COVID-19. He made the remarks at a Harare hotel today during the official…
High-level European and African energy stakeholders united to discuss the potential of Africa’s hydrocarbon and renewable resources to help attain global energy security As the European Union (EU) restructures its plans for energy security in light of shifting geopolitical realities, the Africa-Europe Roundtable – organized on the first day of African Energy Week 2022…
By Nhau Mangirazi There is a need for sound communication as it remains key to climate change mitigation and disaster management on environmental issues affecting communities. According to National Environment Action Plan, (NEAP), the impacts of pending disasters can be significantly reduced if there are sound communication platforms. The 72-page document that is under scrutiny…
By Wallace Mawire Medcom Foundation has come to the rescue of disadvantaged children in Zimbabwe’s marginalsed communities by providing much-needed support for educational advancement. William Mtisi, Executive Chairman of Medcom said that the foundation is paying school fees for two pupils in the Manicaland province of Zimbabwe. Support is being offered to Richard Shonga, a…
“This funding will help ACRA address resistance to change with regards to the implementation of environmentally sustainable natural refrigerants, support the academy in becoming a centre of excellence in Africa as well as further develop food security by maintaining the cold chain,” Mr. Grant Laidlaw, ACRA Managing Director at the project launch on 14 October…
By Nhau Mangirazi Hurungwe – National Environment Action Plan (NEAP) must recognize wetlands as the mainstay of water bodies, helping communities and biodiversity. Karoi Residents Trust (Karest) director, Travo Chiwanga said there is a need for local authorities to protect the wetlands in rural, towns, municipalities, and cities in the country. Of late, a majority of…
Hon. Mangaliso Ndhlovu, the Minister of Environment, Climate, Tourism and Hospitality Industry has called on stakeholders to address the challenge of biodiversity that is presently being lost at unprecedented rates largely due to human-driven activities and the impact of climate change. He made the call during a Stakeholder Consultation Workshop on the Convention on Biological…
By Hillary Munedzi The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) has underscored the critical importance of mainstreaming biodiversity across agriculture sectors to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). There were calls to place emphasis on SDG 2 on Zero Hunger, SDG 12 on responsible consumption and production, SDG 13 on climate change,…
By Charles Dhewa Poor economic performance over the past few years has seen tensions between the old and young generations in Africa rising to a boiling point. This has been worsened by the fact that most African governments have continued to hold onto bureaucratic systems inherited from colonialism. For instance, young people are questioning property…
