By Elvis Dumba Chinhoyi – A clarion call has been made for young people to be effective participants in the growth of the country’s tourism sector. In line with the government’s vision and mantra of not leaving anyone behind in building the country, the Zimbabwe Tourism Authority (ZTA) ran a Youth Tourism Innovation Challenge that…
By Lloyd Rabaya Growing up in rural Gutu, in a family of six, flying to Brazil for the 2016 Rio Olympics was more than a dream come true for Felistas ‘Figo’ Muzongondi, who only saw that in her wildest dreams. Managing to qualify for the global tournament, of course with a stroke of fortune, was…
Mr. Ntiokam Divine, a prominent advocate of sustainable development has said the involvement of youths in such initiatives is a key ingredient in ensuring a bright future and peaceful world. He is the Executive Director of Climate Smart Agriculture Youth Network Global (GCSAYN). He told Spiked Online Media that as a demonstration of his commitment…
The African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) has announced that facilitated and guided trade will commence soon with huge rewards expected among traders. The announcement of the “Launch of trade” was made on 1 Jan 2021 (Decision of 13th Extraordinary Session of AU Assembly – 5 Dec 2020) – under an ‘interim arrangement’ – (trade…
Zimbabwe have named 17 players for the Kajaria Cup India Tour of Zimbabwe ODI Series 2022. The series, which forms part of the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup Super League, will see Zimbabwe and India meeting in three one-day international matches scheduled for 18, 20 and 22 August at Harare Sports Club. Regis Chakabva will…
Zimbabwe will host a Logistics 4.0 and Supply Chain Finance Summit that is an important opportunity to learn about the latest trends, ideas, and developments transforming working capital and supply chain management. Slated for Thursday 29 September 2022 at the Rainbow Towers Hotel in Harare, the in-depth event tracks the transformation of supply chain finance,…
By Bernard Marr Streaming music services make it easier than ever for musicians to find an audience and get their songs heard. However, they have also made it harder for musicians to earn a living. Services like Spotify and Apple Music typically pay artists less than one cent per stream. This means that unless you…
As technology keeps growing around the world, Zimbabwean entrepreneurs are also finding their way into technology. With the rise of websites and personal blogs in Zimbabwe, a private company called Ads Network Zim launched a dynamic advertising platform that will benefit both business and website owners. Like any other advertising platform like Facebook and Google…
The Trade Law Centre (TRALAC) has laid bare the facts about the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) which is widely considered the continent’s gamechanger as far as trading is concerned. Spiked Online Media engaged Trudi Hartzenberg, the Executive Director of TRALAC for responses to frequently asked questions (FAQs), and the publication shares the responses…
By Mike Robuck US President Joe Biden ended a protracted wait for legislation designed to pump billions into the nation’s chip sector by signing it into law two years after it was initially proposed. The heavily revised CHIPS and Science Act includes $52 billion in funding to boost domestic semiconductor research and manufacturing as the US seeks…
Bangladesh – 256-9 in 50 overs (Afif Hossain 85*, Anamul Haque 76, Mahmudullah 39; Luke Jongwe 2/38, Brad Evans 2/53, Sikandar Raza 1/42) Zimbabwe – 151 all out in 32.2 overs (Richard Ngarava 34*, Victor Nyauchi 26, Clive Madande 24; Mustafizur Rahman 4/17, Taijul Islam 2/34, Ebadot Hossain 2/38) Bangladesh won by 105 runs…
The build-up activities towards the International Year of Rangelands and Pastoralists (IYRP) 2026 have begun in earnest with a series of youth consultations kicking off next month starting in Kenya. The call for application to take part in the first in a series of youth consultations to develop a Vision Pastoralist Youth 2026 is open!…
By Elvis Dumba Chinhoyi – Real heroism should come with opportunities for economic emancipation for all Zimbabweans as this will guarantee peace and unity amongst the citizenry, the National Secretary General of The Economic Empowerment Group (EEG), Clifford Hlupeko said. Speaking to this publication on the sidelines of Hero’s Day commemorations held at Chinhoyi Provincial…
By Professor Gift Mugano The Minister of Finance and Economic Development, Prof Mthuli Ncube presented the mid-term fiscal review on 28 July 2022. For starters, the budget per se has no fundamental problem with our economic situation. This is particularly so because the budget deficit as reported by the Minister of Finance is…
By Bernard Marr A recent report by the Institute for the Future, in partnership with Dell, predicts that 85% of jobs that will be available in 2030 haven’t been invented yet. Sound unlikely? I don’t think it’s as crazy as it seems, especially when we think of everything that has changed in the last ten years,…
By Joseph Warin Bangladesh-based Robi Axiata stepped-up efforts to boost the use of renewable energy to ease pressure on the nation’s electricity grid, powering more than 1,600 base stations with solar cells. In a statement, the operator claimed it is the first in the country to use tower-mounted solar cells to power its equipment. The…
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 Charles Dhewa When African policymakers talk about food systems, they are often only interested in estimating national requirements of maize, wheat, and other few commodities considered more strategic. Although it is known that everybody needs a good stew, there is no policy interest in understanding the demand for potatoes, tomatoes, pulses, meat, and other…
Bangladesh – 290-9 in 50 overs (Mahmudullah 80*, Tamim Iqbal 50, Afif Hossain 41; Sikandar Raza 3/56, Wessly Madhevere 2/40, Victor Nyauchi 1/39) Zimbabwe – 291-5 in 47.3 overs (Sikandar Raza 117*, Regis Chakabva 102, Tony Munyonga 30*; Hasan Mahmud 2/47, Mehidy Hasan Miraz 2/50, Taijul Islam 1/48) Zimbabwe won by five wickets …
By Dr. Richard Munang Doing business without costing the planet is very critical. It all starts with appreciating some vital facts on the intersection of business on the one hand and the environment and hashtag#climatechange on the other hand. Three socio-economic production and consumption systems underpin nearly any business – food, infrastructure, and energy –…
People all over the world are developing ways to live in harmony with nature and each other. They are generating renewable resources, restoring ecosystems, nurturing solidarity, and building health, wholeness, and resilience. They are bringing life back to damaged land and oceans and reversing silent springs. The Lush Spring Prize is now open for applications…
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and the International Agri-Food Network (IAFN) are launching a pilot Accelerator Mentorship Programme to support women entrepreneurs in addressing key challenges and constraints they face in their businesses. The two organisations note that women agripreneurs are fundamental drivers of sustainable development and play a critical…
By Elvis Dumba Chinhoyi – The Namibian Embassy Charge de Affairs, Zema Gawachas said a twinning arrangement between her country and Zimbabwe will see increased research on projects that promote food self-sufficiency at the grassroots level. Namibia’s Okavango Province has a twinning arrangement with Zimbabwe’s Mashonaland West Province with the two countries working on various…
Bangladesh comes third among the world’s top rice-producing countries after China and India. From less than 25% of their total available croplands, China and India grow as much rice, which together constitutes over half of the world’s annual rice output. Due to fast diminishing croplands in Bangladesh, the country has to dedicate up to 75%…
Regis Chakabva will captain Zimbabwe in the three-match one-day international (ODI) series against Bangladesh, with regular skipper Craig Ervine sitting out as he looks to fully recuperate from the hamstring and knee niggles that he has been nursing. The hosts will also be without all-rounder Sean Williams who has been granted permission by Zimbabwe…
By Elvis Dumba The legislator for Zvimba North Constituency and Local Government Deputy Minister Marian Chombo who was recently noticed by a local think-tank as the most active legislator for both government and community participation is taking economic community empowerment projects to women and youths in the area. Chombo has established a fish farming project…
Sungura fans will be in for a treat in Budiriro as Sungura musician Collen Timeo will be sampling his new album. It has been a Sungura dominion this year as Sungura musicians have been releasing albums one after another and not to be outdone is former Kotwa High School student Timeo who is set to…
By Wesley Mashambanhaka On August 2, Speaker of the United States House of Representatives, Nancy Pelosi visited Taiwan, disregarding the strong warnings of China, and even some cautious dissuasion from within the US, including by President Joe Biden in the run-up to the controversial visit. The visit was in breach of the “One-China Principle”, recognized…
Miombo woodlands are some of the most important and widespread woodlands in eastern and southern Africa across southern Africa. They provide food and cover for a diverse range of wildlife, including antelopes, giraffes, rhinos, lions, and some of the largest populations of elephants in Africa. Environment, Climate, Tourism, and Hospitality Industry Zimbabwean Minister Hon Nqobizitha…
The business launch of Old Mutual Funeral Services is a highlight of the company’s commitment to offering exceptional and unique services to its customers, Mr. Samuel Matsekete, the Group’s Chief Executive Officer has said. At the business official launch at the Mutual Gardens in Harare on Thursday 4 August 2022, Mr. Matsekete appraised delegates…
By Baboloki Semele Global AIDS leaders have joined forces in issuing a strong warning that derailing progress to end AIDS is putting millions of people in danger. They came together to launch UNAIDS Global AIDS Update 2022, ahead of the opening of the 24th International AIDS Conference in Montreal, 29 July to 2 August. …
Taboom Media and GALA Queer Archive have launched the second volume in their Queer Activism in Africa anthology series titled Courage to Share. In a statement, Taboom said in the latest volume, 28 human rights defenders from across the African continent share stories of their origin and their journeys as activists. It said the testimonies…
By Elvis Dumba Cape Town, South Africa – A Zimbabwean-born South Africa-based visual artist has partnered with Save the Children (SA) in fundraising initiatives aimed to finance the organization’s work on various children’s issues. The talented artiste will headline The African Legal Awards art exhibition where an array of his artwork will be auctioned. Save…
By Baboloki Semele The African Union Development Agency (AUDA-NEPAD) in partnership with Southern Africa Youth Forum (SAYoF) seeks to hold a two-day youth and media awareness and orientation symposium on the AU year of nutrition. The two-day orientation billed for 9th and 10th August in Accra, Ghana will be held under the theme “Strengthening Resilience…
The Zimbabwe Civil Liberties and Drug Network (ZCLDN) is calling for the alignment of laws following the move by the government when on April 27, 2018, Zimbabwe became the second African country to legalise growing cannabis for medicinal and scientific purposes. As such, the Medicines Control Authority of Zimbabwe (MCAZ) recently invited licensed cannabis and…
By Rebecca Munetsi ‘Our church is very big. We have around one thousand and five hundred people coming every Sunday to pray and worship, getting healing and miracles, says a Pastor from a local church. I was born in the church, married in the church and now I am a granny. The church is important…
In Kansas, more than 2,000 cattle died in a record heat wave. In Tunisia, fires razed fields of grain to the ground. In southern China, historic flooding damaged almost 100,000 hectares of crops. In northern Italy, a farm lobby warned that drought could claim half the region’s agricultural output. That was just June. The global food supply is taking a hit from…
The Aurum Institute and its partners also announced the launch of the next phase of work to improve access to shorter TB prevention treatments for children and pregnant women The IMPAACT4TB Consortium, led by the Aurum Institute, welcomed this week’s announcement by Unitaid and MedAccess of two new pricing agreements that will drastically lower the price of…
By Clayton Masekesa NYAZURA – A Mutare-based non-governmental organization – Conscious for Development and Empowerment Trust (CODET) – has trained youths to become voter champions who will encourage young people to register to vote and participate peacefully in electoral processes. CODET trained 40 voter champions from Dangamvura/Chikanga and Mutasa South constituencies at a lodge in…
By Sophia Mukasa Monico, UNAIDS Country Director Data just released in the new UNAIDS global AIDS report, In Danger, reveals that the world is not on course to end AIDS by 2030. For Zimbabwe, the hard-won progress against HIV is threatened by the deteriorating humanitarian situation and the country’s worsening economic circumstances, including currency volatility…
The International Organization for Migration (IOM) Zimbabwe tomorrow hosts a workshop to validate the Regional Framework for Action to address Disaster Displacement in Southern Africa. The workshop to be held at the Cresta Jameson Hotel in Harare on 4 August 2022 will be attended by stakeholders from the government, United Nations agencies, civil society organisations,…
Own Correspondent The Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) Action Days are part of the Global Week of Action #Act4SDGs (15-26 September 2022). They are decentralised actions in different countries around the world that will aim to connect activists and decision-makers in dialogue to shift the focus towards the implementation of the 2030 Agenda. The overarching message…
By Professor Gift Mugano For starters, the Minister of Finance and Economic Development rightfully outlined the major drivers of exchange instability and the current inflation dynamics. However, the current measures are not sufficient to address both the exchange rate and inflation dynamics. The Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe is introducing gold coins with a view…
By Elvis Dumba Chinhoyi – Mashonaland West Agriculture Society will celebrate its 75th agriculture exhibition this year under the theme “Fostering a self-sufficient future, retaining a heritage”. The show runs on 3-6 August 2022 with exhibition stand uptake currently standing at over 60% according to Mashonaland West Show Society Manager Brian Vengai. He said the…
Zimbabwe – 156-8 in 20 overs (Ryan Burl 54, Luke Jongwe 35, Craig Ervine 24; Mahedi Hasan 2/28, Hasan Mahmud 2/28, Mahmudullah 1/8) Bangladesh – 146-8 in 20 overs (Afif Hossain 39*, Mahmudullah 27, Mahedi Hasan 22; Victor Nyauchi 3/29, Brad Evans 2/26, Wessly Madhevere 1/14) Zimbabwe won by 10 runs Ryan Burl…
