Writes Hopewell Chibvongodze Harare, March 6, 2024 – The Ministry of Primary and Secondary in partnership with CAMFED (Campaign for Female Education) on Wednesday launched a handbook to help learners adapt to climate changes currently affecting the world. The Climate Education handbook was launched simultaneously with the one on guidance and counseling during the International…
The MDC has said it noted with serious concern the developments within Bulawayo City Council where the Town Clerk has been suspended. Party Spokesperson, Daniel Molokele said his party believes in Constitutionalism, due process, the rule of law and zero tolerance to corruption. “The party leadership has directed that the status quo ante be upheld, in…
Zimbabwe has made commendable progress toward advancing gender equality in alignment with the Beijing +30 commitments, especially through the collaboration of the government, the United Nations, and other stakeholders. In her keynote address, the Honourable Minister of Women Affairs, Community, Small and Medium Enterprises, Hon. Senator Monica Mutsvangwa at the gender equality and women…
Rangers – 160-3 in 50 overs (Brian Mudzinganyama 67*, Johnathan Campbell 36, Daniel Zvidzai 28; Ernest Masuku 2/14, Shayne Nxumalo 1/47) Tuskers Day 1 – Stumps Brian Mudzinganyama is back in form and playing a fine innings in a greatly improved Rangers performance in their Logan Cup match against Tuskers at Harare Sports…
The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) Zimbabwe has said access to safe water and improved sanitation and hygiene services are key to ensuring children’s rights to health, nutrition, education, and protection. As Zimbabwe faces the El Nino-induced drought, the UN agency is calling on the Government and partners to prioritise investment in water, sanitation, and…
By Joyce Mukucha As the Zimbabwe Gems’ team is set to travel today for the Africa Netball Cup Tournament which will kick-start tomorrow in Cape Town, National Foods has availed ZWL$250,000 to cater for the trip. Due to financial constraints, the Gems were facing challenges in as much as participating at the tournament is concerned…
By Tatenda Mujeyi Over 300 tourists are expected to arrive in Zimbabwe today Thursday 16 May 2019 as part of a Tourist ‘mega-deal’ understanding between the Zimbabwe Tourism Authority (ZTA) and Touch Road of China. The tourism mega-deal is part of a memorandum of understanding signed between ZTA and Touch Road of China that was…
In the latest developments regarding the contentious case among the Zimbabwe National Liberation War Veterans Association (ZNLWVA) factions on the legitimate leadership of the association currently before the High Court of Zimbabwe, on 7 October 2024, Honourable Mrs Justice Muzofa issued a Court Order directing the three factions, represented by Comrades Elias Marashwa, Christopher Mutsvangwa…
Rising costs as a result of high inflation and a depreciating local currency are threatening the viability of telecommunication companies (telcos) as margins continue to be squeezed, putting the entire industry at risk. This is according to the Postal and Telecommunications Regulatory Authority of Zimbabwe (Potraz) in its sector performance report for the first quarter…
Writes Lovemore Chazingwa Leading telecoms concern, NetOne, is working on improving network connectivity, quashing reports in some sections of the media suggesting that it suffered a backlash from customers over a 10 gig data gift package it rolled out recently. The company was taken aback by the inaccuracies of those reports, insisting that the package…
By Kiamuhetsi Sibanda Since independence our county has gone through seven electoral cycles. These electoral cycles have been associated with young people being used for campaigns and the dirty work for the politicians, genocides, violence and abductions. This has resulted in most young people absconding anything to do with the electoral processes, breeding a generation…
A new era in livestock marketing has dawned through the African Pastoral Markets Development Platform (APMD), which represents a groundbreaking initiative hosted by the African Union Inter-African Bureau for Animal Resources (AU-IBAR). Speaking during the APMD launch, Mohamed Omar, a renowned pastoralist leader, said the platform implementation will reflect the shared commitment to the transformations…
Cimas Medical Aid Society has taken drastic measures to safeguard its staff from possible Covid-19 infection and has issued guidelines to its members on what to do to minimise the risk of infection. Cimas managers met last weekend to finalise plans to apply Ministry of Health and World Health Organisation guidelines to prevent the…
By Farai Chirimumimba and Byron Mutingwende A toast to another year coming to an end, and what a year it has been. There can be no doubt that 2017 will be remembered as one of the most eventful years in modern Zimbabwean history. From the coup and surprise exit of Robert Mugabe, downfall and ascendency…
President Emmerson Mnagangwa has officially launched a promotional campaign spearheaded by Zimbabwe Cricket (ZC) aimed at boosting the country’s tourism. ZC is working on the project in partnership with the Zimbabwe Tourism Authority. The initiative, unveiled on Tuesday evening at a colourful event held at the State House in Harare, is expected to leverage on…
Since Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) declared its first case of COVID-19 on March 10, the coronavirus has gradually spread across the country. Congolese authorities are working to reduce the spread of disease, especially in the capital, Kinshasa, with some 13 million residents. The government implemented preventive measures, including movement restrictions, a partial lockdown of…
After the Success of “Inside Story” and “Lucky Specials”, USAID Collaborates with High Profile Zimbabwean Actors to Deliver a Unique Coming-of-Age Story As part of a media initiative to empower adolescent girls and young women in Sub-Saharan Africa, the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) funded the production of the feature-length film, Shaina, premiering on…
A Harare-based woman will soon be heading for a holiday in Dubai with a friend or family member, enjoying a sponsored trip for two after winning the DStv 100% Premium Promotion. She is Maryleen Majongwe, who became the first winner of the grand prize in the promotion aimed at rewarding DStv Premium bouquet viewers whose…
Old Mutual Zimbabwe group chief executive officer, Sam Matsekete, says rapid technological advancements are transforming the way humanity lives and conducts business, but urged an integration with human-centric values and a strong conscience for sustainability. Speaking at the Africa University Career Fair in Mutare recently, Matsekete said we were on the threshold of the Fifth…
The African Development Bank and the Climate Investment Funds [CIF (https://bit.ly/3vSPNtq)] have joined forces (https://bit.ly/2OQ4QU9) to produce a study of the role of green banks and national climate change funds in mobilizing finance to support low-carbon, climate-resilient development in Africa. The ground-breaking study (https://bit.ly/2OY4mv7), released on Tuesday 23 March, is expected to underpin development of…
By Joyce Mukucha The Secretary General for Progressive Teachers Union of Zimbabwe (PTUZ) Mr Raymond Majongwe said the union is against messages that have been unfortunately attacking the leadership for informing its members against the goings on concerning the Zimsec saga. This came after the announcement made by the Minister of Primary and Secondary Education…
Zimbabwe umpire Langton Rusere has added another feather to his cap after he was appointed to officiate in the three-match one-day international (ODI) series between New Zealand and India. This is his first ever overseas appointment for a bilateral series. Rusere is one of the on-field umpires for the first ODI at Seddon…
The Global Symposium on Soil Biodiversity hosted by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) drew to a close with a call to recognize and enhance the role of soil organisms in sustaining life on Earth. Soils are one of the main global reservoirs of biodiversity. They host more than 25 percent…
Elvis Dzvene: Spiked’s Economy, Banking and Financial Analyst (EBFA) The Bond note has failed to solve Zimbabwe’s economic woes. It shows adopting local currency at the moment is akin to embracing weapons of mass destruction by the country. Putting the 1 bond note at par with 1 USD is just a nightmare. Gresham’s law says,…
Own Correspondent A fairly new labour union representing the wholesale and retail sector is planning a huge celebration of the workers’ day on Wednesday. Speaking ahead of the festival, Progressive Retail and Wholesale Workers Union of Zimbabwe(PRWWUZ), Secretary-General, Phillip Mafundu, said the celebrations will be held at the City Sports Centre and is inviting all…
By Joyce Mukucha The Vendors Initiative for Social Economic Transformation (VISET) and Citizens Manifesto urged the Government to offer vendors alternative sites to carry out their trade without arresting or prosecuting them. The two organisations condemned the ultimatum which gives vendors and pirate taxi operators 48 hours to vacate the streets in all towns and…
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…
By Francis Kokutse Interventions such as supplementary irrigation could make the growing of a mixture of crops in soils left behind by floods improve smallholders’ incomes, food security and livelihoods, a study says. According to researchers, several African communities in areas prone to floods grow crops in soils left behind by floods – a practice called flood…
The Council for Churches in Africa (CCA) held the Ecumenical Honorary Awards Ceremony where they honoured African luminaries including Chief Phineas Magezi Risenga of Venda in South Africa. The honour was accorded to several leaders who contributed to the transformation of societies throughout Africa. The awards were presented by Archbishop dr. Rocky Moyo with vast…
By Bernard Marr A key priority today for any ethical company is reducing its environmental impact and contribution to climate change. In the technology sector many companies have set ambitious targets in order to become carbon neutral, and technology itself can often be a catalyst for this change. Big Data, the internet of things (IoT),…
Rhinos Women – 140-2 in 20 overs (Mary-Anne Musonda 64*, Josephine Nkomo 56*; Nyasha Gwanzura 1/16, Rumbidzai Nire 1/30) Mountaineers Women – 126-4 in 20 overs (Francesca Chipare 25*, Pellagia Mujaji 24*, Chipo Mugeri 24; Kay Ndiraya 1/13, Mary-Anne Musonda 1/16, Kelly Ndiraya 1/23) Rhinos won by 14 runs Mary-Anne Musonda and Josephine Nkomo both…
The African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) and the Indonesia Eximbank yesterday in Bali, Indonesia, entered into an agreement to commit up to $100 million to support businesses and trade activities between Indonesia and African countries. The agreement, signed on the sidelines of the Indonesia-Africa Forum, will support African imports from Indonesia and African exports to Indonesia…
African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) yesterday released its unaudited financial statements for the six months ended 30 June 2020. Despite the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on socio-economic conditions globally, the Bank saw its Net Income rise by 10% from US$137.63 million in June 2019 to US$150.75 million in June 2020, mainly as a result of…
Zimbabwean international rapper — King 98 — taps into Kariba’s tourism tapestry in a brand spanking new video simply titled I Bet, a song against domestic violence. The Kachiri singer who is still riding high with his collaboration with Tanzanian Diamond Platinumz, shot the video on location in the resort town of Kariba and earned…
By Elvis Dumba Banket – Government intends to finance small-scale wheat farmers under the presidential inputs scheme with free inputs. Professor Obert Jiri, Chief Director of Agriculture Extension Department (AREX) under the Ministry of Agriculture said the small farmers who have access to irrigation for three hectares will benefit from the facility as the government…
The African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) is arranging up to $2 billion in financing support to Angola, Bank President Dr. Benedict Oramah has said. Dr. Oramah, who was speaking in Luanda on 24 May during an audience with President João Manuel Gonçalves Lourenço of Angola, said that the amount included various trade financing facilities for essential…
Writes Rebecca Munetsi ‘These herbs you are showing us here, are for women (lavender, mint, and rosemary). You should have brought strong herbs for men like us. It is a male-dominated workspace here,” says one miner who visited the Community Capacity Initiative Center For Africa (CCBICA) Stand during the Rio Zim Mine Wellness Week. The…
The Zimbabwe Lawyers for human Rights (ZLHR) has reported that a local court has acquitted three villagers, who had been on trial for allegedly insulting a traditional leader, whom they had allegedly denounced for disapproving their support to an opposition political party. The three villagers namely Trymore Kutadzaushe, aged 34 years, Chipo Mushonga, aged 38…
While remaining a key prestigious event, the African Football Night also becomes a platform engaging the sports community and public and private decision-makers to develop the African sport economy As a conclusion to 6th edition of The African Football Night, Foot Media Events (https://FootMediaEvent.com) and the Organizing Committee released the key facts and figures of the event…
This will be an opportunity to consider the most effective measures to help close the Adaptation Gap in Africa, which experts estimate to be between USD 7 billion and 15 billion per year by 2020, increasing thereafter The first Africa Adaptation Initiative (AAI) Partners (https://AfricaAdaptationInitiative.org/rt/) Roundtable Meeting will take place on Monday 24 September 2018,…
Google typically hops between each I/O year to focus on either hardware or software news, and this year brought on more devices than we got from 2018. Now that the keynote’s wrapped, we can confirm a few rumors from the past few months: the Pixel 3A is real, as is the leaked Nest Hub Max…
It is incumbent upon policymakers, educators, guardians, and elders to ensure that the digital generation is not only empowered technologically but equipped ethically, politically, and constitutionally to shape a just and inclusive Africa, Chief Fortune Charumbira, the President of the Pan-African Parliament, has said. He made the remarks on Monday 26 May 2025 on…
EU shouldn’t have let Southern Cyprus join the bloc after it rejected a UN peace plan, says Jack Straw Ahmet Gencturk | ATHENS Former British Foreign Secretary Jack Straw on Thursday called for a two-state solution to the longstanding issue of the divided island of Cyprus, should talks for a charter for a united island…
By Charles Dhewa Market literacy is more important than financial literacy Financial literacy has gained prominence as a necessary intervention in most developing countries. However, what has become clear in most agro-based African countries is that market literacy is more important than financial literacy because the market provides the broader context in which financial literacy…
Own Correspondent African Union Disability Council (AU-DC) Ambassador, Nyasha Nhau has urged the government of Zimbabwe and stakeholders in drug and substance abuse awareness to ensure the inclusion of persons with disabilities (PWDs) in their efforts to combat these harmful practices. In an interview with this publication, Ambassador Nhau emphasized the importance of policy makers…
