A delegation of the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) led by the President, Prof. Benedict Oramah, on Wednesday in Bali, Indonesia, held talks with a Zimbabwean Government team led by the Minister of Finance and Economic Development, Prof. Mthuli Ncube, and the Governor of the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe, Dr. John Mangudya, to discuss Afreximbank’s support…
Zimbabwean information communication technology (ICT) guru, Dr. Cosmas Zavazava is gunning for the post of Director of the Telecommunication Development Bureau of the International Telecommunication Union (ITU). This was revealed by Dr. Dingumuzi Phuti, the Deputy Minister of ICT, Postal and Courier Services during the 2022 Session of the ITU Council. The session was meant…
By Joyce Mukucha The Zimbabwe Council of Churches (ZCC) in partnership with civil society organisations (CSOs) is playing a crucial role in proclaiming and urging citizens to live with peace and unity towards national development. Celebrating the CSOs Week in Harare on the 26th of January 2022, representatives of various organisations highlighted that the commemorations…
By Kundai Marunya After an electric premier that got the audience talking early this month, the Zambian version of Demolishing Democracy returned for another run at Lusaka Playhouse last night. Directed by Isaac Kalumba with a cast of Mutale Macholwa, Alice Paxina Ngwane, Kethwayo Yezi and Joash Ngóna, the play focuses on the problem of…
Yesterday, Congressmember Karen Bass (D-CA), Chair of the House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on Africa, introduced a resolution encouraging respect for human rights and encouraging continued democratic progress in Ethiopia. Congressmember Bass was joined by Congressman Chris Smith, who serves as Ranking Member of the House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on Africa. “Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed spearheaded…
The European Union (EU) has launched the Creative Actions II project which is projected to contribute directly to the implementation of the NDS1’s programmes and strategies for the arts and culture sector. Addressing delegates during the launch, HE Jobst Von Kirchmann, the EU Ambassador to Zimbabwe described the country as a citadel of culture that…
By Byron Mutingwende One of the leading mobile telephony companies, NetOne has donated motorised wheelchairs to persons with disabilities and some 200 netballs to women’s teams from the country’s uniformed forces. Lazarus Muchenje, the NetOne Chief Executive Officer, on 19 May 2018, handed over a wheelchair to Vernon Tukuta at Thornhill Airbase. …
The ZimFact has launched the Zimbabwe’s first national fact-checking platform to reduce the circulation of false claims. In his address at the launch, Alec Muchadehama, the Chairman of the ZimFact Management committee said the platform would complement the media in fact checking and stories that they may have been produced under pressure of time and…
Writes Engineer Jacob Kudzayi Mutisi Zimbabwe, a country grappling with economic challenges, has recently made headlines with a policy decision that has sparked both debate and controversy. The government has partially lifted the ban on importing vehicles older than 10 years, granting this privilege exclusively to civil servants, returning residents, and diplomats. While the intention…
CEO’s Report on the Disbursement of Funds Executive Summary I am pleased to present the ZINARA Operations Overview and Road Funds Disbursement Report for the year 2023. As the Zimbabwe National Road Administration, we value transparency and accountability and have placed these virtues at the centre of our operations. In 2022, we resolved to publish…
Writes Lloyd Rabaya The largest seed-producing company in Zimbabwe, SeedCo, recently launched a farming app that will help farmers monitor their crops. Seedney, the application, has various tools that farmers can use to their advantage to get the maximum yields. Speaking to Spiked Online Media at the ongoing Zimbabwe Agricultural Show (ZAS), SeedCo Zimbabwe Head…
A majority of teachers’ unions suspended the educators’ strike following negotiations with the government to improve their working conditions, allowances and salaries but the Amalgamated Rural Teachers Union (ARTUZ) said calling off the job action was unfortunate. The Zimbabwe Teachers Association (Zimta) and the Progressive Teachers’ Union of Zimbabwe (PTUZ) took turns to submit issues…
The US launched a cyber-attack on Iranian weapons systems on Thursday as President Trump pulled out of air strikes on the country, US reports say. The cyber-attack disabled computer systems controlling rocket and missile launchers, the Washington Post said. It was in retaliation for the shooting down of a US drone as well as attacks…
By Tatenda Mujeyi Splash Paints has donated paint worth RTGS$ 250 000 to the City of Harare in a bid to further beautify the ‘Sunshine City.’ “This is a pride moment for Splash Paints to partner with the country’s biggest city council. Splash Paint has reached in its maturity through achieving our goals through very…
By Byron Mutingwende The Palestinian people have the right to realise their national aspirations, including living in freedom, dignity and prosperity, Ambassador Taghrid Senouar has said. Ambassador Senouar made the remarks during the 40th occasion of the international Day of Solidarity with the People of Palestine. The United Nations and the Palestinian people…
The Youth Circle event organised by the Climate Smart Agriculture Youth Network Global (GCSAYN) that was held virtually yesterday underscored the important role that children and young people play in driving climate-smart agriculture. In her keynote address during the virtual conference, Ms. Chido Cleopatra Mpemba, the African Union Chairperson’s Youth Envoy said she was pleased…
Writes Charles Dhewa Travelling from capital cities to rural areas using public transport like long-distance buses could go a long way in inculcating servant leadership in African presidents and ministers. Such experiences would also lead to better people-oriented policies. Imagine the President of Zimbabwe boarding Zvishandwa Bus Service at Mbare Bus Terminus in Harare on…
A team of British Amateur cyclists has started the Global 30,000KM Bike ride with Land’s End to John O’Groates Adventure to protect African Rangers and Wildlife. 50+ African Travel professionals doing a joint bike ride Land’s End to John O’Groats Thousands of people around the globe doing their own ‘virtual’ bike ride for Rangers 874…
Nairobi/Cape Town, 31 Jan 2024) Work tackling the huge environmental cost of food waste has been given a massive boost this year, as international climate action NGO WRAP receives catalytic funding from the Ballmer Group. The $15M funding will support essential work by WRAP and our partners in tackling food loss and waste through existing Voluntary Agreements in Australia, Indonesia, Mexico, and South…
Zimnat General Insurance has launched a Motor Vehicle Assessment Centre so that its clients no longer have to look for quotations when submitting a motor vehicle insurance claim if their vehicle is involved in an accident. The centre, the first of its kind, provides vehicle assessment services for all Zimnat clients. It is a one-stop…
By Jacob Kudzai Mutisi I am urging President Cyril Ramaphosa and President Emmerson Mnangagwa to urgently stop the killing of helpless Zimbabweans on the streets of South Africa. Images of Zimbabweans being set alight and being killed in broad daylight are becoming common. There is a perception that these are state-sanctioned killings. We now have…
Turkish Vice President Mr Fuat Oktay made a statement to press members at Ercan Airport following his contacts in the TRNC on the occasion of the 44th Anniversary of the Peace and Freedom Day. Expressing that 20th July has a great importance for the Turkish Cypriots and Turkey, Oktay said that a delegation has been…
The joint East African Community (EAC) and the Southern African Development Community (SADC) Summit on the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has come up with concrete resolutions aimed at addressing the escalating security crisis in the eastern region. Among the resolutions was a call for a ceasefire where the summit urged all conflicting parties…
The World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO) and the Basque Culinary Center (BCC) are co-organizing the 5th UNWTO World Forum on Gastronomy Tourism, on 2-3 May 2019 in San Sebastián, Spain. The Forum is supported by the Ministry of Industry, Trade and Tourism of Spain, the Basque Government, the Provincial Council of Gipuzkoa and the City Council…
The second ordinary session of the fifth Parliament of the Pan-African Parliament will take place in Midrand, from Monday the 6 to 17 May 2019. The President of the Republic of Madagascar, H.E Andry RAJOELINA, is expected to address the Plenary during the opening ceremony scheduled for Monday the 6 May, at the precincts located at…
By Byron Mutingwende Trinity Musarurwa tenders her lettuce in the community-owned garden in Masiyarwa area, Zvimba District of Mashonaland West Province. She has five beds of her own in the large piece of land fenced for a garden in which a borehole was also drilled, courtesy of the benevolence of a non-governmental organisation’s donation….
The Global Credit Rating (GCR) has reaffirmed the credit rating for the Zimnat Group’s short-term and life insurance divisions. The group’s short-term insurance division, Zimnat General Insurance, was accorded an AA+ rating for the 3rd year running. This indicated the insurer’s financial stability, and its ability to meet its financial obligations had been deemed “very…
In countries such as Kenya, Uganda, Ethiopia, Tanzania and elsewhere in Africa, inspiring climate solutions are tackling the climate crisis with practical action Some of Africa’s most promising climate and clean energy innovators have been named in the 2020 Ashden Awards long-list. The list reveals outstanding work across Africa to electrify rural areas, boost sustainable…
After a dramatic and adventurous 28 days in the Big Brother Titans house, the journey has come to an end for Jenni O and Mmeli, the duo known as Jenne Li. This leaves 18 housemates still in the running for the US$100,000 grand prize. Avoiding eviction were Juicy J & Olivia (Juiovla); Justin & Yvonne (Juvone); Blue…
The Pan-African Parliament, the legislative arm of the African Union (AU), engaged in public hearings in Nairobi, Kenya, in collaboration with the AU Economic, Social, and Cultural Council (ECOSOCC), with grassroots organizations from the Northern, Central, Eastern, and Western Regions. The purpose is to finalize the Legal Framework pertaining to the draft Model Law on Gender…
The African Development Bank (www.AfDB.org) has extended financial support to a project that will strengthen the efforts of West African countries to meet their Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) targets under the Paris climate accord. The Bank will underwrite the preparation of concept notes exploring the use of internationally transferable mitigation outcomes (ITMOs) in selected West…
The Government of Korea and the African Development Bank Group are intent on strengthening their partnership to support African countries in achieving food security in five years and boost the continent’s capability to produce its own vaccines and other pharmaceutical products. Speaking on Monday during a meeting with Korea’s Minister of Agriculture, Food and Rural…
The government says security forces are on high alert to deal with a surging of crime including armed robberies and corruption around the country. Addressing a press conference today, Home Affairs and Cultural Heritage Minister, Kazembe Kazembe said issues that remain high on the law enforcement agenda are violent crime, corruption, abuse of social and…
By Byron Mutingwende Improving water resources infrastructure and availability has the potential to unlock the vast opportunities for Zimbabwe’s socio-economic development, President Emmerson Mnangagwa has said. He made the remarks on the occasion of the water infrastructure investment conference and the launch of the national climate policy at the Harare International Conference Centre…
By Charles Dhewa When the free inputs queue gets longer every year, it is a sign that farmers are not earning enough to be able to buy their own inputs. These are some of the challenges of depending too much on imported inputs and external knowledge. Is it not ironic that as more attention and…
By Byron Mutingwende Zimbabwe is “a World of Wonders” that is ready for tourism investors, Priscah Mupfumira, the minister of tourism and hospitality industry has said. She reassured the audience at a cocktail reception held for tour operators at the Hilton Hotel in Durban on 9 May 2018 that the drive was in…
Bertalan Meskó, MD, PhD Coronavirus has shattered our world and changed nearly all aspects of our lives. It has also changed our relationship to healthcare. It is slowly becoming a cliché to say that COVID-19 has catalysed healthcare trends – but nevertheless, it’s true. Everyone in the world has seen what devastating impact healthcare can…
Climate change and food loss and waste are two interconnected global challenges that threaten the very foundation of our food systems. With one-third of all food produced globally going to waste, the environmental, economic, and social implications are dire. As climate change intensifies, its impact on food production, distribution, and consumption becomes increasingly evident. This…
By Lovemore Chazingwa Losing heart to the extent of destroying a life that one initially sired with love and guarded over the years has become an abomination among some morally rotten women in our society, First Lady Dr. Auxillia Mnangagwa has observed. The First Lady made the remarks at the occasion of her Nhanga/Gota Male…
Own Correspondent Rural communities in Matabeleland South have raised calls of despondency following the depletion of water sources and grazing plains which has resulted in the death of livestock which include cattle and donkeys. The prevailing harsh climatic conditions have precipitated an erratic start to the 2023/2024 rainy season currently being experienced in most parts…
By General Nat Turner On vaccines, the problems have been noted largely on the adenovirus-derived vaccines ( AstraZeneca and Johnson and Johnson) and the mRNA experimental injections (Pfizer and Moderna) where it is alleged that there is a global depopulation agenda and people must be reduced to about two million or even five hundred thousand….
Step into the tattered shoes of these young innocent souls. It’s hard having a mother out of reach, incarcerated; unable to be taken care of. Rumbling sounds of an empty stomach every day and night; sleepless nights thinking, “Am I ready to face the next day?” How do you feel? Jedidiah Trust has taken the…
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…
By Andy Jury (CEO of Mukuru) In years gone by, pages such as these have been awash with articles and opinions about fintechs and their potential to drive financial inclusion and improve the lives of millions of unbanked and underserved communities. While these opinions have been crucial in raising awareness, the discussion should now shift…
KADOMA- In most African countries including Zimbabwe, issues on sexual reproductive health (SRH) between parents children are seen as a taboo and this has largely affected sexual and reproductive issues among young people who lack information on sexual health. The gap has resulted in an increase in teenage pregnancies and cases of HIV infections among…
