Global Center on Adaptation CEO, Professor Patrick Verkooijen, was conferred with an honorary doctorate degree by the University of Nairobi at the institution’s 2022 Commencement Ceremony in Nairobi, Kenya. Professor Verkooijen was awarded a Doctor of Science, Honoris Causa, of the University of Nairobi in recognition of his long career and achievements in championing…
SuperSport viewers on DStv will be counting down the days to the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar, with the tournament set to run from 20 November to 18 December and provide the most thrilling distillation of ‘The Beautiful Game’. DStv is the only true home of football in Africa, offering a range and depth of action that no other rival…
On September 22nd, Heavenly Culture, World Peace, Restoration of Light (HWPL) hosted the eighth Anniversary of the September 18th HWPL World Peace Summit at the Table Bay Hotel in Cape Town, South Africa. The event was held under the theme “Building a Culture of Peace as Global Citizens”. Over 500 participants joined the hybrid event…
By Lovemore Chazingwa There is a mixed fortune in the lives of Chibuku Road to Fame offspring as some groups go on to shine while the others fizzle out in the tough music journey. With the return of the competition that had taken a sabbatical due to the Covid-19 pandemic, success and sustainability are under…
Sports Tourism is a key ingredient for sustainable development, Hon Barbara Rwodzi, the Deputy Minister of Environment, Climate, Tourism and Hospitality Industry has said. Tourism is one of the key activities lined up during the Month of September, a month dubbed Tourism Month, where the ministry is showcasing the critical role tourism can play in…
The Rainbow Tourism Group (RTG) has demonstrated its commitment to providing renewable energy and implementing green initiatives when it installed a 300 KVA solar plant at the Kadoma Hotel and Conference Centre. The solar plant generates 0.3 MW of solar power for the hotel and has become the main souce of power ahead of the…
By Tafadzwa Muranganwa The proliferation of citizen journalism, blogging, and vlogging among other alternative media have made the definition of a professional journalist in Zimbabwe difficult. This was heard at the Media Alliance of Zimbabwe (MAZ) engagement meeting on Wednesday. Media stakeholders including the Voluntary Media Council of Zimbabwe (VMCZ), the Zimbabwe Union of Journalists…
The Zimbabwe Tourism Authority is participating in the Tourism Expo Japan which kicked off yesterday and will run until 25 September 2022. Tourism Expo Japan is organized by the Japan Travel and Tourism Association, the Japan Association of Travel Agents (JATA), and the Japan National Tourism Organization (JNTO). This is a prestigious travel trade event…
The current economic challenges are short-lived and can only be dealt with through hard work. The Emmerson Mnangagwa administration has created many opportunities in various sectors that young people should take advantage of. The sentiments were made by Zvimba South Constituency legislator and property mogul, Dr. Philip Chiyangwa. “We have lots of opportunities in this…
Women Heads of State and Government highlight women’s leadership as crucial to tackling global challenges and achieving a sustainable future Women Heads of State and Government met on 20 September on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) High-level Week to discuss global issues in the newly created UNGA Platform of Women Leaders….
High-income countries, private sector partners, and developing countries, many with high HIV burdens, have all stepped up to fund the Global Fund UNAIDS congratulates donors for increasing their contributions to the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis, and Malaria (Global Fund). Donors pledged US$ 14.25 billion to support efforts to end the three pandemics with…
By Deleen Mushawatu The Crisis in Zimbabwe Coalition Chairperson, Peter Mutasa said his organisation is working to ensure that justice is done to the victims of the August 2018 shooting. An estimated six civilians were shot in cold blood in August 2018 following protests against the late announcement of the 2018 Presidential election results. About…
Actors in the East African business ecosystem stressed the need to include small business owners in AfCFTA negotiations on the Protocol for Women and Youth. The International Trade Centre, the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and UN Women, collaborate with the East African Business Council to engage business support organizations in the region on the…
Young Leaders for the SDGs is a flagship initiative of the Office of the Secretary-General’s Envoy on Youth which recognizes exceptional young people around the world The United Nations on 21 September announced the latest group of 17 Young Leaders for the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), during the start of the 77th session of the…
A documentary film about the international peace-building efforts for Mindanao was released and screened in the Philippines. It highlighted one of the world’s longest religious conflicts that resulted in 120,000 deaths and left millions of people displaced since the 1960s. In celebration of International Peace Day, a peace documentary titled “Great Legacy” premiered in a…
Zimbabweans living in South Africa have been given a platform to buy Econet airtime for their family and friends back home through an innovative service called 263 Toppa. The new international airtime transfer service, which was recently launched by Econet Wireless Zimbabwe, allows an estimated 1 million Zimbabweans working and living in South Africa to…
By Baboloki Semele Gaborone, Botswana – The warning lights are flashing on high: armed conflict, climate-related emergencies, economic hardship and political obstacles are leading to a growing wave of hunger in countries around the world. The misery for millions will deepen without immediate urgent action, warns the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent…
In a sign of deepening cordial relations between the two countries, Zimbabwe’s all-weather friend, Türkiye, is offering local students top-notch tertiary education scholarships for various academic disciplines. Addressing delegates during a send-off tea program with students who have been granted Turkish scholarships this year and graduates from Türkiye, Her Excellency Berna Kasnakli Versteden, the Ambassador…
The Minister of Environment, Climate, Tourism and Hospitality Industry, Hon Mangaliso Ndlovu has said the National Development Strategy 1 (NDS1) blueprint prioritizes a sustainable environment, tourism, and climate resilience, which anchor and underpin economic revival growth. He made the remarks at Leopard Rock Hotel in Vumba during the ministry’s strategic planning workshop meant to enhance…
Preparations for the Sanganai/Hlanganani-World Tourism Expo 2022, have engaged into a high gear with 100 buyers and 250 exhibitors from regional and international markets, registering to be part of the premier business exchange platform. The Expo, taking place at the Zimbabwe International Exhibition Centre in Bulawayo from 13 – 15 October 2022, will be the…
The Joshua Generation International Network (TJGIN) is assisting youths in marginalized communities to access operating capital for the smooth running of their enterprises, thereby solving a myriad of challenges that are bedeviling the African continent. The organisation that has spread its wings across Africa has assisted youths to be financially independent through empowerment programs and…
By Amina J. Mohammed, UN Deputy Secretary-General and Jutta Urpilainen, EU Commissioner for International Partnerships As parents, teachers, and students got ready for a return to school this autumn, few were thinking of the fact that across the world, education is in deep crisis. This is a slow and often unseen crisis, but its…
Zimbabwe’s leading music platform the Gateway Stream Music platform will this weekend host the very first Sungura concert dubbed “ Sungura Blast”. The leading act is award-winning Sungura guru Alick Macheso. The act will comprise six artists which include some new entrants; the lineup includes Alick Macheso, Nicholas Zacharia, Baba Harare, Mark Ngwazi, Sulu Chimbetu,…
Pursuing continental self-sufficiency may not be an appropriate remedy for Africa’s weak position in agricultural supply chains, experts at the International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) have warned. African countries must improve their transnational transport infrastructure or risk remaining vulnerable to shocks in global food supply chains, the team of experts has warned following the…
By Nhau Mangirazi KAROI – The government has been called upon to take all sports activities equally to curb drugs and substance abuse among youths. Mashonaland West provincial volleyball tournament coordinator, Kudzi Muziti, made the call at the weekend in Karoi. ‘‘Our government must take volleyball like any other sport. Volleyball in most towns is…
The Tusk Wildlife Ranger Challenge 2022, third year in running, hosted over 100 ranger organisations from more than 20 African countries for the Wildlife Ranger Challenge 21km half marathon on 17 September, including elite field rangers from Zimbabwe. The Conservative and Wildlife Fund (CWF) and Painted Dog Conservation joined rangers around the pan-African Wildlife Ranger…
The Joshua Generation International Network (TJGIN) is embracing joint-venture partnerships in its programming in order to guard against shortcomings associated with dealing with individuals in its quest to promote youth empowerment and economic development for young people globally. This was revealed in Zimbabwe’s eastern border town of Chipinge yesterday by Pastor Xavier Mzembi, one of…
By Nhau Mangirazi KAROI – Some Karoi officials from Zimbabwe Prison and Correctional Services have raised their concerns over toxic smoke from a nearby dumpsite that is choking Ward 5 residents. It is affecting the officers and inmates. Air pollution is a health hazard concern according to the World Health Organisation (WHO). Speaking in an…
By Elvis Dumba Nyabira – President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s administration’s quest to leave no place or anyone behind has seen it embarking on an ambitious provision of housing to the public through various partnerships with an emphasis on building high-rise buildings to save agricultural land. With a target of clearing a housing needs backlog through the…
On 14 September 2022, the House Committee on Foreign Affairs passed by voice vote a resolution introduced by Africa Subcommittee Chair Karen Bass (D-CA) and Ranking Member Chris Smith (R-NJ) reaffirming the significance of the African Union as a strategic international partner to the United States and expressing strong support for partnerships that cultivate intra-African…
By Elvis Dumba Nyabira – National Housing and Social Amenities minister, Hon Daniel Garwe said government is set to meet its ambitious target to construct 320 000 houses by 2025 using new building technologies. Government seeks to clear a housing backlog of about 2 million to achieve the aim of National Development Strategy on housing…
Staff Writer Minister of Environment, Climate, Tourism, and Hospitality Industry, Hon Mangaliso Ndlovu, has said the government through his ministry has partnered with the Zimbabwe Revenue Authority in equipping customs officials in combating the illegal trade of banned ozone-depleting substances (ODS). In his speech to commemorate World Ozone Day, Hon Ndlovu said he was grateful…
By Elvis Dumba Banket – Police are on the hunt for suspected armed robbers who got away with £2000 from Trek and Zuva Service Stations in Banket. Suspected five males accompanied by a lady reportedly pounced on the two adjacent fuel stations in the Banket CBD area on Wednesday at midnight. Information gathered during a…
By Elvis Dumba Mutorashanga – Young people have been urged to take advantage of various government empowerment initiatives for economic development. ZANU PF National Youth League Deputy Secretary for Education, Shepherd Marime, said young people should participate fully in economic activities being spearheaded by President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s administration. Marime was addressing the ZANU PF youth…
By Zimbabwe Coalition on Debt and Development (ZIMCODD) The government of Zimbabwe is currently reflecting on the heavily contested Private Voluntary Organizations (PVO) Amendment Bill (2021) which seeks to regulate the registration and operation of Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) in the country. This bill is supposedly in place to regulate and dictate the registration of NGOs…
There is a nexus between network connectivity and local content in driving development in the community and at the national level, experts from the Postal and Telecommunication Regulatory Authority of Zimbabwe (POTRAZ) have said. There are advantages of local content in relation to community information centres (CICs), Hilda Mutseyekwa, Director, Economics, Tariffs, and Competition for…
Learners in six selected provinces have been encouraged to immensely participate in the ongoing school competitions on ending child marriages that have been described as an empowerment tool and a weapon to eradicate the vice. Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education Director of Communications and Advocacy, Taungana Ndoro revealed that the stance was meant to…
International tourism continues to show signs of a strong and steady recovery from the impact of the pandemic despite significant mounting economic and geopolitical challenges. According to the latest UNWTO World Tourism Barometer, international tourism saw a strong rebound in the first five months of 2022, with almost 250 million international arrivals recorded. This compares…
On International Day of Democracy, Zimbabwe Lawyers for Human Rights (ZLHR) implored the government to take concrete action to protect press freedom for democracy in Zimbabwe. Commemorated on 15 September every year, International Day of Democracy provides an opportunity to review the state of democracy in Zimbabwe, in Africa, and across the world. This year,…
MultiChoice is continuously expanding its digital footprint across Africa to continuously enhance customers’ viewing experiences. As part of this strategy, the company has developed innovations that enrich customers’ overall experiences with digital touchpoints that provide more secure online payment options, a revamped website for DStv , convenient apps, more customer self-service channels, and state-of-the-art content…
After banning wheat exports in May, India has now banned exports of broken rice, while imposing a 20 percent tariff on exports of unmilled rice, husked brown rice, semi-milled rice, and wholly milled rice, effective from Sept 9. At a time when the Black Sea “food corridor” has just restarted, easing the global food crisis…
UNWTO has once again partnered with the fDi Intelligence from the Financial Times to develop a joint publication on global greenfield Investment trends in tourism. Using both data from fDi Markets and UNWTO, the Tourism Investment Report 2022 found that while the tourism sector has been showing signs of recovery, foreign direct investment (FDI) into the…
By Joseph Waring Samsung Electronics refreshed its environmental strategy, earmarking more than KRW7 trillion ($5 billion) for green initiatives by 2030, targeting net-zero carbon emissions by 2050, and joining RE100, a global renewable energy initiative. The company stated the investment will go to researching new technologies to develop energy-efficient products, increase water reuse and foster…
The grant, subject to the completion of US domestic procedures and approvals, will go to the multi-donor Africa Climate Change Fund, which is managed by the African Development Bank The United States government has announced it will provide a $5 million grant to the African Development Bank to support efforts to abate methane gas emissions,…
The Zimbabwe Election Support Network (ZESN) yesterday joined Zimbabwe and the World at large in commemorating the International Day of Democracy on the 15th day of September 2022 that ran under the theme, “Media freedom.” Democracy Day is celebrated annually to review the state of democracy in the world and uphold and promote democracy…
