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TICON Africa’s awards show that the continent has the skills to develop a sustainable future

Byron Adonis Mutingwende4 months ago06 mins

A wealth of talent was recently recognised at TICON Africa’s (The Technology Information Confederation Africa) annual Conference in Mombasa, Kenya, with nominations for individuals who demonstrated a wealth of knowledge and practically applied this for the betterment of Africa having been received. Dr Jannie Zaaiman, Secretary General of TICON Africa, says that the panel had the difficult task of selecting winners due…

All set for the second NetOne Albun Honde Valley Marathon

Byron Adonis Mutingwende4 months ago06 mins

Preparations for the second NetOne Albun Honde Valley Marathon – a momentous event aimed at promoting tourism, rural development, and raising awareness on global warming and environmental preservation in the beautiful Honde Valley, are at an advanced stage. Speaking at a press conference in Harare today, Mr. Learnmore Musunda, the NetOne Chief Commercial officer…

Conference urges a multi-stakeholder approach in addressing climate change

Byron Adonis Mutingwende4 months ago06 mins

Zimbabwe’s second Climate Change and Development Conference has urged a multi-stakeholder approach by involving women, children, and youth in addressing the phenomenon that impacts livelihoods. This emerged on the first day of the two-day conference which kicked off in Harare yesterday and will be running under the theme: “Building Resilience, Securing the Future.” Notable…

SONA 2024: Zimbabwe makes strides in sustainable development

Byron Adonis Mutingwende4 months ago4 months ago015 mins

Zimbabwe has made considerable progress in advancing sustainable development despite several challenges affecting the southern African nation, President Emmerson Mnangagwa said in his 2024 State of the Nation Address (SONA) at the new Parliament Building in Harare today. “Our commitment to enhance the well-being of the people of our motherland, Zimbabwe by entrenching unity,…

Catholics raising funds for chef Webster Mahawa’s Heart Surgery

Byron Adonis Mutingwende4 months ago04 mins

Writes Bothwell Munetsi The Catholic community is coming together to support one of its own beloved Chef, Webster Mahawa. After years of dedicating his life to nourishing the bodies of thousands of believers, Webster now requires urgent financial assistance to undergo critical heart surgery. Diagnosed with dilated cardiomyopathy in July 2021, Webster’s heart…

Water at the core of community resilience in the face of El-Nino-induced drought

Byron Adonis Mutingwende4 months ago012 mins

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…

CoSSE validates interconnectivity hub project specifications for the smart order router

Byron Adonis Mutingwende4 months ago04 mins

In an ongoing effort to fulfill the objective of developing a harmonized securities market environment within the Southern African Development Community (SADC), the Committee of SADC Stock Exchanges (CoSSE) has taken a significant step by validating the principles and operational model of the Interconnectivity Hub Project at a meeting held by members on 11 September…

Mitigating drought: Zimbabwe compels farmers to use wheat stover as livestock feed

Byron Adonis Mutingwende4 months ago02 mins

Dr. Anxious Masuka, Zimbabwe’s Minister of Lands, Agriculture Fisheries, Water and Rural Development, in terms of section 21 of the Fertilizers, Farm Feeds, and Remedies Act [Chapter 18:12], has compelled farmers to use wheat stover as feed. In Statutory Instrument (SI) 159 of 2024 cited as the Fertilizers, Farm Feeds and Remedies (Wheat stover as…

60 Years of Making a Difference: Mozambique Showcases African Development Bank’s Impactful Partnership

Byron Adonis Mutingwende4 months ago04 mins

The African Development Bank Mozambique Country Office (www.AfDB.org) held a special ceremony on Monday to celebrate the institution’s 60th anniversary in Maputo, showcasing decades of partnership and development impact across Africa. The commemoration, under the theme, “60 Years of Making a Difference” brought together government officials, development partners, and key stakeholders to reflect on the Bank’s…

Strong Partnerships Drive Impactful Results for Sustainable Development in Zimbabwe

Byron Adonis Mutingwende4 months ago07 mins

Writes Sirak Gebrehiwot Mid-Term Review of the Zimbabwe – UN Cooperation Framework Spotlights Robust Partnerships for SDGs 26 September 2024, Harare – A high-level meeting co-convened by the UN Country Team and Office of the President and Cabinet brought together senior government leaders, United Nations representatives, and national and international development partners to conduct…

HIV positive people exposed to non-communicable diseases

Byron Adonis Mutingwende4 months ago06 mins

Writes Jacob Ngwenya, the Director of the Zimbabwe NCDs Action Network (ZNAN) The ability to live a long, healthy life is now the reality for most people living with HIV – but this progress is under threat. By 2035, a projected 71% of the nearly 40 million people living with HIV worldwide will be living…

AGRA shares perspectives on AU’s 10-Year Fertiliser and Soil Health Action Plan

Byron Adonis Mutingwende4 months ago4 months ago09 mins

The Alliance for a Green Revolution Africa (AGRA) applauded and embraced the 10-Year Fertilizer and Soil Health Action Plan and the Soil Initiative for Africa Framework adopted by African Heads of State at the African Union Fertilizer and Soil Health Summit. The Soil Initiative for Africa (SIA) is an ambitious long-term effort to systematically…

Agriculture a pillar of Africa’s economy: Ambassador Josefa Sacko

Byron Adonis Mutingwende4 months ago07 mins

Agriculture continues to be the mainstay of the African economies, accounting for 17.2 per cent of the continent’s gross domestic product, the Commissioner of the African Union’s Department of Agriculture, Rural Development, Blue Economy and Sustainable Environment, Josefa Correia Sacko, said in Puglia, Italy. Ambassador Josefa Sacko, who presented these figures during the G7…

Freedom Manatsa promises a fresh musical offering

Byron Adonis Mutingwende4 months ago02 mins

Freedom Manatsa, the son of the late legendary musician Zex Manatsa, has promised to release yet another studio album in December. The dreadlocked musician has been in the industry for 22 years, starting as a drummer for various groups in the afro-jazz circles. He recorded his first album titled “KaJuice” seven years ago and his…

79th United Nations General Assembly: Palestine commends Zimbabwe solidarity

Byron Adonis Mutingwende4 months ago02 mins

The Ambassador of the state of Palestine, Dr Tamer Almassri, expresses his heartfelt gratitude on behalf of the people of Palestine for President Cde Emmerson Mnangagwa’s unwavering support during his recent speech at the 79TH United Nations General Assembly delivered on his behalf by Honourable Fredrick Shava. HE Almassri said Zimbabwe’s commitment to standing in…

Marist Brothers wins third consecutive high schools quiz competition

Byron Adonis Mutingwende4 months ago04 mins

Marist Brothers Nyanga won the Old Mutual National High Schools Quiz for the third time in a row at the final held in Harare at the weekend. Harare’s Kuwadzana High 2, who were playing in their first finals since 2016, came second while Kutama College came third. The Marist Brothers hattrick capped a…

Africa wants green industrial infrastructure market as a distinct asset: Ambassador Josefa Sacko

Byron Adonis Mutingwende4 months ago05 mins

At least 10 billion dollars a year is the estimate that the continent expects to grow in the green industrial infrastructure market as a distinct asset, African Union Commissioner Josefa Correia Sacko said in New York. The diplomat, who was speaking at a summit on the investment market signalling framework for green industrialisation on…

Contraception promoting scientific and safer means of child spacing

Byron Adonis Mutingwende4 months ago08 mins

The World Contraception Day, running under the global theme, “Contraception – It’s Your Life, It’s Your Responsibility,” underscores the importance of raising awareness of the benefits of contraception to individuals and the country at large not as a child-bearing barrier but as a scientific and safer means of child spacing. These were the sentiments…

Addressing food waste and loss mitigates climate change

Byron Adonis Mutingwende4 months ago05 mins

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…

UN committed to supporting Zimbabwe’s sustainable development agenda

Byron Adonis Mutingwende4 months ago05 mins

The United Nations (UN) is celebrating progress and reaffirming its commitment to supporting Zimbabwe’s sustainable development agenda. This was revealed by His Excellency Mr. Edward Kallon, UN Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator at the Mid-Term Review of the 2022-2026 Zimbabwe UN Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework on 26 September 2024 at the Golden Conifer in Harare….

National Sanitary and Phytosanitary systems promoting food and nutrition security

Byron Adonis Mutingwende4 months ago08 mins

National Sanitary and Phytosanitary (SPS) systems play an important role in ensuring food and nutrition security through protecting human, animal, and plant health; supporting economic development; promoting environmental sustainability; ensuring compliance with international standards; and building public trust and confidence in agrifood systems. This came to the fore during a Workshop on the Validation…

AGRA proffers recommendations for improving Fertiliser Subsidy Programmes in Africa

Byron Adonis Mutingwende4 months ago015 mins

The Alliance for a Green Revolution Africa (AGRA) has offered recommendations for strategic priorities for Improving Fertilizer Subsidy Programmes in Africa (FSP). Available evidence indicates that FSPs in Africa have generated several positive impacts, notably by bolstering agricultural productivity, augmenting farmers’ incomes, and fortifying food security. These impacts have come at a high cost…

JC Auditors in bid to promote alignment with the UN Sustainable Development Goals

Byron Adonis Mutingwende4 months ago06 mins

JC Auditors (JCA), a leading provider of compliance and certification services, is driving meaningful change in various industry sectors, by offering solutions that align with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). As a SANAS-accredited, IAF-aligned certification body, JCA is committed to promoting sustainability through compliance, with a focus on safety, quality, environmental management, and…

ZAI partners Diaspora Insurance for funeral insurance services

Byron Adonis Mutingwende4 months ago03 mins

Lloyd Rabaya The Zimbabwe Accountants International (ZAI) has partnered with Diaspora Insurance for its members to get bespoke funeral insurance products and services. Diaspora Insurance is a United Kingdom (UK)- based risk solutions firm, and the partnership will help bring financial security to more than a thousand accounting professionals worldwide. ZAI was established in 2022,…

Private sector critical in driving investment to reduce post-harvest food loss

Byron Adonis Mutingwende4 months ago05 mins

Dr Agens Kalibata, the President of the Alliance for a Green Revolution Africa (AGRA) has underscored the importance of working with the private sector to drive investment to reduce post harvest food loss. She was speaking at the 2024 United Nations General Assembly (UNGA2024) in a session titled “Opportunities To Unlock Private Sector Investment…

AU concerned about post-harvest food losses in Africa

Byron Adonis Mutingwende4 months ago06 mins

African Union Commissioner for Agriculture, Ambassador Josefa Correia Sacko said today in New York that the levels of post-harvest food losses in Africa are sufficient to meet the annual food needs of some 48 million people. Speaking on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly, which has been taking place since last Monday,…

Workshop validates SPS Communication strategy, action plan and corporate branding

Byron Adonis Mutingwende4 months ago4 months ago08 mins

A workshop to develop a robust and targeted communications strategy for the African Union (AU) Sanitary and Phytosanitary (SPS) Programme in Africa is underway in Lusaka, Zambia with a view of outlining clear guidelines and approaches for communicating key messages, advocacy, and awareness creation among key audiences. In welcome remarks read by Chiluba Mwape,…

Zanu PF retains Nyaminyami Rural District Council Ward 11

Byron Adonis Mutingwende4 months ago4 months ago03 mins

Admore Mbonda in Makande ZANU PF retained the Nyami Nyami Rural District Council ward 11 seat after its candidate Christopher Gandiwa successfully filed his nomination papers at the nomination court session held in Siakobvu, with no other candidates from opposition political formations filing papers. The session was presided over by Zimbabwe Electoral Commission Kariba District…

Good Seed and Food Festival celebrates Zimbabwe’s agricultural diversity and resilience

Byron Adonis Mutingwende4 months ago07 mins

Writes Lloyd Rabaya Guitars, drums, and throats soothed the ears, plenty of seed varieties were on display, and lots of food was prepared for sale to visitors as farmers exhibited at the Good Seed and Food Festival held in Harare at Botanical Gardens. Farmers from across Zimbabwe converged at the Botanical Gardens “Celebrating the resilience…

ZACC tackles corruption in rural land distribution

Byron Adonis Mutingwende4 months ago02 mins

Writes Elvis Dumba Zvimba – In a bold move, Zimbabwe’s Anti-Corruption Commission (Zacc) launched the Sabhuku land deals campaign to tackle corruption in rural land distribution. The campaign kicked off in Hurungwe, covering five districts in Mashonaland West province which include Zvimba, Makonde, Chegutu, and Mhondoro Local leaders, government officials, and stakeholders welcomed the initiative,…

Zimpricecheck wins entrepreneurs challenge

Byron Adonis Mutingwende4 months ago4 months ago05 mins

Garikai Dzoma of Zimpricecheck won the 2024 Value Creation Challenge, beating 11 other finalists in a competition for budding entrepreneurs at the finale last Friday, winning US$ 13,000 in total seed funding. The VCC, which empowers young entrepreneurs by providing the skills needed to turn innovative ideas into successful ventures is sponsored by Old…

Cape Town Celebrates a Decade of Global Commitment to Peace

Byron Adonis Mutingwende4 months ago06 mins

On September 21, 2024, Cape Town joined over 122 countries in celebrating the 10th anniversary of the HWPL World Peace Summit. The event, attended by 200 participants, was part of a global initiative to promote peace and address regional challenges through dialogue and cooperation. Held at the Civic Centre’s Council Chambers, the event was…

Tsitsi Musabayana named Chartered Governance Professional of the Year

Byron Adonis Mutingwende4 months ago4 months ago05 mins

Co-founder and managing director of Eat n Lick fast food outlets, Mrs Tsitsi Musabayana, has been named the Chartered Governance Professional of the Year for 2023. She was named winner of the award and presented with the Chartered Governance of the Year Trophy at a formal dinner that marked the ending of the Chartered…

Summit of the Future: High-profile global leaders speak

Byron Adonis Mutingwende4 months ago05 mins

Global leaders and experts at the Summit of the Future have shared views about creating a more effective and inclusive global governance system capable of addressing contemporary challenges in pursuit of promoting sustainable development. President of Namibia, HE Nangolo Mbumba at Summit: “The world of 1945… is contrastingly different from the world of 2024….

Summit of the Future sets out roadmap for sustainable development

Byron Adonis Mutingwende4 months ago04 mins

Key partners of the Coalition for the UN We Need, and the Global Governance Innovation Network gathered yesterday to discuss the path forward and the crucial next steps over the next 12 months. The Keynote speaker was Ms. Michelle Griffin. Stakeholders suggested concrete steps to be taken over the next year to ensure the…

Pact for the Future: CSOs increase calls to reform the UN Security Council

Byron Adonis Mutingwende4 months ago03 mins

Civil Society Organizations have called on member states to seize the momentum from the Pact for the Future to reform the UN Security Council emphasizing the need for inclusivity and equity to address the challenges of modern-day conflicts. Anne-Marie Slaughter, CEO of New America and a member of the UN High-Level Advisory Board on…

SOTF: Inclusive, networked multilateralism and partnerships shaping a better global future

Byron Adonis Mutingwende4 months ago04 mins

The Summit of the Future (SOTF) Action Days wrapped up Saturday at the United Nations Headquarters, highlighting the power of inclusive, networked multilateralism and partnerships in shaping a better global future. The sessions, which have brought together world leaders, civil society, youth representatives, and stakeholders from across the globe, have laid the groundwork for the…

Government workers to receive decent accommodation

Byron Adonis Mutingwende4 months ago06 mins

Writes Elvis Dumba Chinhoyi – The government is pushing to provide decent accommodation for its workforce, with a cabinet minister calling for the speedy completion of housing projects in the country to meet this goal. This effort is part of the government’s broader initiative to ensure its employees and general populace have access to proper…

Kariba Municipality reviews strategic plan, tables 2025 service delivery goals

Byron Adonis Mutingwende4 months ago03 mins

By Admore Mbonda The Municipality of Kariba (MoK) stakeholders have undertaken a review of the local authority’s 2021-2025 strategic plan in a bid to map the critical service delivery goals for 2025. Councillors and other stakeholders of the resort town gathered at Harare Club for a three-day workshop at the weekend. Speaking on the sidelines…

Prof Charles Adetunji on 2024 Career-long List of the World’s Top 2% Scientists

Byron Adonis Mutingwende4 months ago4 months ago03 mins

Nigerian erudite academic, Prof Charles Adetunji has been recognized in the prestigious 2024 Career-long List of the World’s Top 2% Scientists, as well as the single-year Most Impactful List of Distinguished Professors globally. In an interview with Spiked Online Media, the respected scientist said the achievement reflects the unwavering support and dedication of many individuals…

Artisanal miners ravage the environment in Banket

Byron Adonis Mutingwende4 months ago04 mins

Writes Elvis Dumba Banket – Concerned residents of Banket have raised alarm over the devastating impact of artisanal mining on the environment, with authorities accused of turning a blind eye to the destruction. Artisanal mining has become a significant threat to Zimbabwe’s environment, with many miners operating outside ecological rules, leaving hazardous pits and toxic…

Old Mutual Zimbabwe launches Renewable Energy Fund to drive sustainable development

Byron Adonis Mutingwende4 months ago08 mins

Old Mutual Zimbabwe has launched the Old Mutual Renewable Energy Fund, a private equity fund dedicated to fostering renewable energy investments in the country. The fund is registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission with Old Mutual, the Government of Zimbabwe, and various UN agencies as its key initial investors. The Old Mutual…

Integrate digital literacy in education: PAP Speakers of Parliaments

Byron Adonis Mutingwende4 months ago04 mins

The 12th Annual Conference of Speakers of African National and Regional Parliaments, which brings together heads of legislative organs from across the continent, kicked off at the precincts of the Pan-African Parliament in Midrand, South Africa, amidst calls for Africa to integrate digital literacy in its education curricula and implement effective policies that enhance the…

Renewable Energy Fund ensures sustainable and prosperous future for Zimbabwe

Byron Adonis Mutingwende4 months ago4 months ago013 mins

His Excellency Mr. Edward Kallon, the United Nations Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator has said the launch of the Renewable Energy Fund was a significant milestone for Zimbabwe’s journey toward a sustainable and prosperous future. He made the remarks at the launch of the Renewable Energy Fund on 20 September 2024 at the Old Mutual…

Just Transition: Resolving Climate Debt Critical for Sustainable Development in Southern Africa

Byron Adonis Mutingwende4 months ago4 months ago09 mins

Byron Adonis Mutingwende As Southern Africa faces escalating climate challenges, the urgency for enhanced climate finance in 2024 has never been more critical. With increasing temperatures, unpredictable rainfall, and extreme weather events, the region is at a pivotal moment where proactive measures can shape its future. Southern Africa is uniquely vulnerable to climate…