UN’s Edward Kallon rallies environmental stewardship at First Ladies High Level Advocacy Event

His Excellency, Mr. Edward Kallon, the United Nations (UN) Resident Coordinator for Zimbabwe has rallied African First Ladies to spearhead environmental stewardship for the greater good of society.   Addressing delegates at the First Ladies Advocacy Event on Climate Change and the Environment on the sidelines of the 44th Southern African Development Community (SADC) IN…

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SADC Chairmanship: NetOne, Global Renaissance, and war veterans congratulate President Mnangagwa

Congratulatory messages were pouring in for His Excellency, Dr Emmerson Dambudzo Mnangagwa, the President of the Republic of Zimbabwe who assumed the Chairmanship of the Southern African Development Community, at the 44th Ordinary SADC Summit in Harare on 17 August 2024.   NetOne, Zimbabwe’s government-owned mobile telephony giant, led the pack in heaping praises on…

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SADC delegates charmed by First Lady Amai Mnangagwa’s traditional feast

The conclusion of the 44th Southern African Development Community (SADC) Summit in Harare was marked by a heartwarming and memorable luncheon hosted by the First Lady, Amai Auxillia Mnangagwa, at the Heritage Village in Harare today.   Delegates, both local and foreign, who attended the ground-breaking ceremony of the Museum of African Liberation earlier in…

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Faith Under Fire: Chamisa’s Unwavering Trust in God Amidst Political Turmoil and Criticism

Own Correspondent Nelson Chamisa, the embattled leader of Zimbabwe’s opposition, remains steadfast in his faith, believing God will ultimately bring justice and vindication, despite facing unprecedented challenges. Chamisa’s troubles began when he lost control of the MDC Alliance to Douglas Mwonzora, a move widely seen as orchestrated by the ruling ZANU-PF party through the courts….

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The Tale of Two Meetings: Post Malabo and My Food is African

Writes Dr. Million Belay   I arrived at the Lukenya Getaway around midnight, exhausted, angry, and famished. My journey from Lusaka had been mentally exhausting, after a frustrating meeting on the Post-Malabo process. Lukenya Getaway, located on the outskirts of Nairobi in the Machakos region, is known for its outdoor activities and wildlife, a stark…

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SADC initiates development of its Regional Climate Resilient Water Investment Programme

Ahead of the Summit of Heads of States of the Southern African Development Community (SADC) on 17 August in Harare, Zimbabwe, the SADC secretariat initiated a regional initiative to bolster climate resilience and water security in the region through the SADC Regional Climate Resilient Water Investment Programme (SADC -AIP).   The programme is in collaboration…

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President Mnangagwa assumes SADC Chairmanship, promises sustainable development

President Emmerson Mnangagwa has assumed the chairmanship of the Southern African Development Community (SADC), promising a raft of measures to ensure sustainable development in the regional economic community.   In his keynote address, the president of the Republic of Zimbabwe and Chairperson of the Southern African Development Community, His Excellency, Dr E. D. Mnangagwa at…

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SADC Tourism Night illuminates Harare with cultural flair

The highly anticipated SADC Tourism Night, hosted by the Ministry of Tourism and Hospitality Industry, brought a vibrant display of culture and diplomacy to life on Thursday evening at the Heritage Cultural Village, Museum of African Liberation.   The event, held on 15 August 2024, attracted a host of dignitaries from across the Southern African…

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SADC Heads of State urged to fulfil commitments to rights of women

Southern African women’s rights defenders are calling on heads of state meeting in Zimbabwe on SADC Day, 17 August, to fulfil their commitments to the rights of women in all their diversity.   “Tomorrow marks the sixteenth anniversary of the adoption of the Southern African Development Community (SADC) Protocol on Gender and Development,” noted Emma…

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Identities Media’s ‘The List’ awards honour impactful change-makers in Zimbabwe and Africa

Identities Media, a pioneering female-owned media organization committed to amplifying the voices of women and youth, is proud to announce the launch of ‘The List’ Awards—a prestigious initiative designed to recognize and celebrate selfless distinguished citizens who are making impactful changes in their communities across various fields.   “Inspiring the spirit of ‘hunhu/ubuntu’, ‘The List…

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SARCAN urges SADC Heads of State to lobby wealthy nations to pay for climate debts

Sherpard Zvigadza, the Coordinator of the Southern Africa Region Climate Action Network (SARCAN) is urging the Southern African Community Development (SADC) Heads of State to demand wealthy and polluter nations to pay up their historic and climate debts.   He was speaking to Spiked Online Media on the sidelines of the 4th Regional Dialogue for…

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Africa’s Path to a Just Energy Transition: The Call for Transparent and Fair Trade Practices

Writes Baboloki Semele In a pivotal discussion on Africa’s role in the global energy transition, Antonio Pedro, Deputy Executive Secretary of the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (ECA), underscored the critical need for transparent and fair-trade practices to ensure a just energy transition across the continent. Speaking at an African Consultative Webinar on Critical…

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SADC RISDP – Civil society says progress made, more to do

Civil society organisations have this week praised the steady progress made towards implementation of the SADC Regional Indicative Strategic Development Plan 2020-2030 (RISDP) while noting that in some areas there remains more to be done. The final communique from the event can be found here.   The comments came after two days of discussion, planning,…

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Respected ICT professionals and senior government officials to speak at TICON Africa

Speakers at the upcoming Technology Information Confederation Africa (TICON Africa) Conference 2024 include respected names in the ICT industry as well as senior officials from member countries. TICON Africa will be held at the Kenyan coastal city of Mombasa between 25 and 27 September alongside the Marketing Society of Kenya’s symposium. The two events will bring…

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Old Mutual’s O’mari launches home insurance solution

O’mari, the fintech subsidiary of Old Mutual Zimbabwe, has announced the launch of its new digital-first, low-cost home insurance product ‘O’mari HomeCare’, underwritten by Old Mutual Zimbabwe Insurance Company. This innovative offering is designed to provide affordable and accessible insurance for homeowners.   The new product leverages digital technology to streamline the application process and…

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NetOne’s CSR Initiative Empowers Chikomba District in the Fight Against Drug Abuse

NetOne’s impactful initiative in Chikomba District shines as a beacon of hope in the global fight against drug abuse. Through the donation of sports kits and collaboration with Dr. Tatenda Mavetera, the Minister of ICTPCS, this program is more than just a response to the pressing issue of substance misuse; it is a commitment to…

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SADC Non State Actors call for increased financing of the education sector

Non-state actors (NSAs) holding a dialogue on the Southern African Development Community’s (SADC) Regional Indicative Strategic Development Plan 2020-2030 (RISDP) are calling for increased financing of the education sector.   Speaking in one of the sessions, Rachel Gondo from Kuyenda Collective said SADC Member states should strive to meet their commitments of spending 15-20% of…

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Protection of vulnerable groups ensures a climate just transition in SADC

Over and over, we have seen how the Southern African region, like many countries in the Global South, is paying the heavy price for historical emissions by the industrialized North. The manifestation of the climate crisis continues to impact food security and livelihoods, with young women in particular facing increasing and deepening protection risks such…

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Calls to transform SADC Parliamentary Forum (SADC-PF) into a SADC Parliament gain momentum

A fireside chat was held to discuss the transformation of the SADC Parliamentary Forum (SADC-PF) into a SADC Parliament. The session was moderated by Rachel Gondo from the Public Service Accountability Monitor (PSAM) and featured panelists including SADC desk officers from various national parliaments and representatives from civil society organizations. Several issues arose from the…

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Non-state actors champion domestication of SADC SRHR commitments

Non-state actors (NSAs) are routing for the amplification of youth voices for a healthy democratic future and championing youth-led social accountability monitoring for the domestication of the Southern African Development Community (SADC) sexual and reproductive health rights (SRHR) commitments.   These were the recommendations by Lloyd Dembure, the Southern Africa HIV and AIDS Information Dissemination…

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Artificial Intelligence an important aspect of the future of work initiative

In realizing Agenda 2063 Aspiration 1 of a prosperous Africa based on inclusive growth and sustainable development, it is important to address issues of youth unemployment factoring in Artificial Intelligence in the future of work initiative.   These were the sentiments of Emelda Vhiriri, the Southern Africa Youth Forum (SAYoF) Country Director for Zimbabwe during…

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Empowering Africa’s Youth: A Commitment to Our Future

Writes Chido Mpemba Supporting Africa’s youth through digital literacy, greater participation in democratic processes, and active involvement in climate action are crucial steps to foster economic growth and sustainable development of the continent. The youth of Africa stand at the threshold of a transformative era, one that demands our collective effort to harness their potential…

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Accountable management of resources critical to meeting RISDP’s goals

Socially accountable management and use of available resources are critical to meeting the Southern African Development Community (SADC)’s Regional Indicative Strategic Development Plan 2020-2030 (RISDP), a Non-state Actors (NSA) dialogue in Harare has heard.   This came to the fore today at the dialogue running in Harare from 14 to 15 August 2024 that is…

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Palestine condemns human rights violations in Israel’s Sde Teiman Prison in Gaza

Ambassador of the State of Palestine to Zimbabwe, Dr. Tamer Almassri, condemns in the strongest terms the accounts of torture, rape, and human rights violations against Palestinian prisoners and detainees in Israel’s Sde Teiman Prison in Gaza and other detention centres in the West Bank. Over 9,500 Palestinians, including hundreds of children and women, are…

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Civil society calls for sustainable and accountable implementation of SADC’s regional development strategy

Civil society organisations are coming together in Harare and online this week for the annual Non-State Actors Dialogue on the Southern African Development Community’s (SADC) Regional Indicative Strategic Development Plan 2020-2030 (RISDP), on the sidelines of the SADC Heads of State and Government Summit. They will rally behind a call for stronger social accountability in…

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International Youth Day: Equality Now urges upholding of digital rights

Equality Now, an international human rights organization, and co-founder of the Alliance for Universal Digital Rights (AUDRi), works to achieve legal and systemic change for women and girls worldwide. Equality Now yesterday joined the world in commemorating  International Youth Day   under the Theme ‘From Clicks to Progress: Youth Digital Pathways for Sustainable Development.’ International Youth…

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IOEZ, CBED collaborate to empower Southern African Youth

The Southern Africa Youth Forum (SAYOF) Annual Conference, underway at the Celebration Centre in Borrowdale, Harare, yesterday witnessed the collaborative efforts of two prominent institutions – the Institute Of Entrepreneurs Zimbabwe (IOEZ); and the Centre for Business and Entrepreneurship Development (CBED) – in their quest to capacitate aspiring and established entrepreneurs across the Southern African…

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Youth urged to harness digital pathways for sustainable development

The Zimbabwe Youth Council joined the rest of the world in celebrating the 2024 International Youth Day yesterday and urged young people to harness digital pathways for sustainable development.   Addressing delegates at the sixth Southern Africa Youth Forum (SAYoF) yesterday held under the theme “Empowering the Future: Innovative Education for Sustainable Development in Africa”…

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Youthful Sizolwenkosi Mazolo in value addition of fruits and vegetables

Sizolwenkosi Mazolo, Founder and Owner of Homegrown Pvt Ltd is a pioneering entrepreneur dedicated to revolutionizing the way people produce, consume, and preserve food. With a passion for sustainable agriculture and reducing food waste, Sizolwenkosi established Homegrown to specialize in the value addition of fruits and vegetables through innovative freezing, canning, and drying techniques. Homegrown’s…

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Zimbabwe’s Opposition Leadership Deficit and the Need for Reform

Writes Itayi Tawona Muchemwa The current state of Zimbabwe’s opposition is marked by a significant leadership deficit, which has resulted in its decline and inability to effectively challenge the ruling ZANU-PF party. This deficit is evident in the opposition’s disintegration, failure in local governance, and lack of a clear direction or strategy. The passing of…

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Southern Africa Youth Forum: Consolidate educational policy and legal frameworks for youth empowerment

Her Excellency Boemo Ndu Sekgoma, the Secretary General of the SADC Parliamentary Forum (SADC-PF), who is also the Patron of the Southern Africa Youth Forum has called for the the consolidation of policy and legal frameworks to empower the youth through innovative education, in line with the theme of the African Union for this year….

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SADC Youth shine in agribusiness and innovation for sustainable agriculture

Youth in the Southern African Development Community (SADC) are implementing initiatives through innovations in agribusiness to promote sustainable agriculture on the African continent.   Guided by the Malabo Declaration regarding the development of African youth, the African Union has developed several policies and frameworks including the African Plan of Action for Youth Empowerment (APAYE) 2019-…

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Irrigation enhances agricultural productivity and food security: Parliament, ZAS

Writes Thomas Faranando Following intermittent droughts in Southern Africa, the Parliament, and Zimbabwe Agricultural Society have reiterated the importance of investing in irrigation systems to boost food and nutrition security. On Friday, 9 August 2024, the Parliamentary Portfolio Committee on Lands, Agriculture, Water, Fisheries, and Rural Development embarked on a fact-finding mission to large-scale irrigation…

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SADC Non-State Actors Engagement Meeting heralds renewed commitment to unity and collaboration

The Southern African Development Community engagement meeting that kicked off in Harare today underscores the need for a renewed commitment to unity and collaboration as stakeholders explore effective strategies towards realizing “The SADC We Want.”   This was revealed by the president of the  Southern African Council of Non-Governmental Organisations (SAf-CNGO), Mr. Simao Tila at…

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Zimbabwe Young Influencers networking meeting emphasises importance of raising social capital

The Zimbabwe Young Influencers (ZYI) get-together networking meeting held in Harare on Saturday 10 August 2024 brought to the fore the importance of social capital in self-development and career growth.   Addressing the young influencers, Dr. Banabasi Marambire, the author of the book “The Herd Boy”, emphasised the importance of creating social capital, hard work,…

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Zimbabwe Agricultural Show Conference to spotlight interplay between mining and agriculture

The 114th edition of the Zimbabwe Agricultural Show to be held from 26 to 31 August 2024 in Harare will be unique in that it has earmarked a conference during the showcase to highlight the interplay between mining and agriculture.   In an interview with Spiked Online Media ahead of the show, Mr. Tawonga Miriyoni,…

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Zimbabwe’s Angeline Murimirwa named Finalist for Africa Education Medal 2024

Founded by T4 Education and HP, the Africa Education Medal is Africa’s most prestigious education accolade Zimbabwe’s Angeline Murimirwa, CEO of CAMFED, has been named among the ten Finalists for the Africa Education Medal 2024. Founded by T4 Education and HP, the Africa Education Medal is Africa’s most prestigious education accolade. The Africa Education Medal recognises the tireless work of…

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Army’s contribution to the education sector hailed

Writes Elvis Dumba Zvimba – The Zimbabwe National Army’s contribution towards education development has been hailed for advancing the country’s education quality. This was said by Mashonaland West Minister of State for Provincial Affairs and Devolution, Hon Marian Chombo, during a handover of a classroom and administration block at Witchens Secondary School in Zvimba District…

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Zimbabwe Agricultural Show a platform to showcase technological innovations for agricultural transformation

Technological innovations have transformed Zimbabwe’s agriculture, enhancing productivity, efficiency, and sustainability in pursuit of food and nutrition security. This was revealed by Dr. Andrew Matibiri, the Chief Executive Officer of the Zimbabwe Agricultural Society (ZAS), who was speaking about the key role that technological innovations play in improving agriculture, ahead of the 114th edition of…

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The 10th Anniversary of the HWPL World Peace Summit Celebrates a Decade of Global Commitment to Peace

On September 18, 2024, the 10th Anniversary of the HWPL World Peace Summit will be celebrated in South Korea and various locations worldwide reaching 122 countries. Under the theme ‘Creating World Peace Community Through Regional Collaboration’, this event commemorates, global leaders’ and citizens’ commitment to peace that lasted for a decade, with an eye towards…

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