Africa’s Travel Indaba officially opened today with a call for the continent to work collaboratively to drive tourism growth, so as to accelerate the sector’s recovery. On a balmy day at the Inkosi Albert Luthuli International Convention Centre, over 634 and 625 buyers took their place at the continent’s premier travel trade show, as it…
In pursuit of fostering inclusivity, submissions to online consultations for the Zimbabwe National Consultation ahead of Stockholm +50 are underway with consultations led by the Government of Zimbabwe with support from UNDP Zimbabwe and the Swedish Embassy in Zimbabwe. Submissions to Online Consultations for the Zimbabwe National Consultation ahead of Stockholm +50. Consultations are led…
By Tafadzwa Muranganwa The United Freedom Party (UFP) – a newly formed opposition party has raised concern about the spiralling exchange rate saying it is impoverishing most workers. The foreign exchange rate is hovering around US1-450RTGS on the black market and United Freedom Party (UFP) in its Workers’ Day statement, said the development has had…
The National Association of Freelance Journalists (NAFJ) today joined the rest of the world in commemorating World Press Freedom Day (WPFD) and condemned acts meant to stifle the free flow of information. This year’s theme is “Journalism under digital siege.” NAFJ said the event, which is marked yearly on May 3, presents an opportunity for…
By Elvis Dumba Zvimba – Persons with disabilities are urging Parliament to speed up the enactment of the updated National Disability Policy into an Act since the current one has many gaps. A National Disability Bill is currently before the august house to replace the 1992 Act. Terrence Nyamazani, Founding Director of The Faith, Love,…
During the 2022 Zimbabwe Congress of Trade Unions Workers’ Day celebrations in Dzivarasekwa yesterday, the International Labour Organisation (ILO) reiterated its commitment to decent work. Annamarie Kiaga, Specialist on Informal Economy and Officer-in-Charge for the ILO Country Office for Zimbabwe and Namibia, representing her Director, Hopolang Phororo congratulated the working men and women of Zimbabwe…
Nepal – 181-5 in 20 overs (Mohammad Aadil Alam 47*, Kushal Bhurtel 46, Rohit Paudel 36; Brandon Mavuta 1/29, Brad Evans 1/39, Luke Jongwe 1/42) Zimbabwe A – 182-4 in 18.5 overs (Tadiwanashe Marumani 56, Tony Munyonga 50, Innocent Kaia 30; Basir Ahamad 2/22, Karan KC 1/35, Sandeep Lamichhane 1/50) Zimbabwe A won by…
It is only a day to go until Africa’s Travel Indaba. Taking place at the Inkosi Albert Luthuli Convention Centre and Durban Exhibition Centre from 2 to 5 May 2022, the trade show will once again bring the continent’s finest tourism products and experiences under one roof for the world to experience. Under the theme, Africa’s stories,…
By Alex Magaisa There is a video clip in which the Chairperson of the Zimbabwe Electoral Commission, Justice Priscilla Chigumba claims that she and her organization have no power to perform functions that the public demands in the running and supervision of elections. She argues that stakeholders must approach parliament so that she and ZEC…
South Africa A – 287-9 in 50 overs (Tony de Zorzi 78, Khaya Zondo 60, Ryan Rickelton 47; Wellington Masakadza 4/44, Tanaka Chivanga 3/43, Tendai Chatara 1/54) Zimbabwe XI – 251 all out in 47.2 overs (Kevin Kasuza 66, Donald Tiripano 48, Richmond Mutumbami 39; Andile Phehlukwayo 4/32, Gerald Coetzee 2/40, Lizaad Williams 1/39) …
Telecommunications giant Econet Wireless on Friday scooped the award for the best overall stand at this year’s Zimbabwe International Trade Fair (ZITF) for its ultra-modern exhibition stand, which drew huge crowds. The top award, called the ‘President’s Award for the Premier Zimbabwean Exibit at the Zimbabwe International Trade Fair’, was won by Econet at this…
By UNWTO UNWTO has launched the second edition of its global flagship competition under the name of “Awake Tourism Challenge”. The competition will identify innovators who are advancing solutions to 6 different challenges, as well as contributing to the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). For the 2022 challenge, UNWTO will focus on specific…
Innovations and technological advancements in telecommunication play an important role in the development of smart cities, Hilda Mutseyekwa, the Postal and Telecommunication Regulatory Authority of Zimbabwe (POTRAZ)’ s Head of Economics, Tariffs and Competition has said. She was speaking at a workshop in Harare, as a representative of POTRAZ Director-General, Dr. Gift Machengete, held on…
By Bernard Marr There’s really no escaping artificial intelligence (AI) and the Internet of Things (IoT). It seems pretty much anything can be made smart these days – and that goes for services as well as products. This “cognification” of products and services is a major consumer trend that’s impacting all industries. In other words, whatever your sector, you…
Mr. Edward Kallon, United Nations Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator for Zimbabwe has said the country is reaping huge dividends from its economic diplomacy – a stepping stone for sustainable development. He was speaking at a Diplomat’s Forum organised by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Trade at the Zimbabwe International Trade Fair (ZITF) in…
Leading telecommunication sector player, TelOne, has added more feathers to its cap by opening the Bulawayo Data Centre and Hillside Client Experience Centre under its flagship. Speaking during the official opening of the key digital infrastructure facilities on the sidelines of the Zimbabwe International Trade Fair (ZITF) in Bulawayo, Dr. Jenfan Muswere, the Minister of…
Dr. Jenfan Muswere, the Minister of Information Communication Technology (ICT), Postal and courier Services has invited industries to join the Giga initiative, a joint program between UNICEF and ITU that aims at providing internet connection to every school in the world. Speaking to delegates at a panel discussion at the Zimbabwe International Trade Affair (ZITF)…
By Ronnie Chisamba People are flocking the homestead of the late comedian Clive Chigubu to commisserate with family members and friends with burial arrangements yet to be announced. Babongile Skhonjwa, the family spokesperson revealed to this publication earlier today that no concrete plans for burial are in place by now. A former…
The transaction is the first-ever green bond issued for non-recourse infrastructure financing in Africa. The refinancing will provide increased leverage, extended tenor, and reduced interest costs, and will create value for the shareholders as well as for EETC. Africa50, the pan-African infrastructure investment platform and its partners, announced the refinancing of the non-recourse project debt…
By Alfred Tembo Building on past experience and passion could also offer a lifetime vacation in anyone’s self gifted retirement package says prominent Gweru-based commercial farmer, Matilda Manhambo. Over the years, she realised that growing up in a rural setup, life choices would be influenced by nature and decided by opportunities at every stage and…
Multilateralism and diplomacy for peace are cornerstones for sustainable development, cooperation, and peaceful co-existence, a senior government official and top UN official have said. Dr. Frederick Shava, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Trade made the remarks in his keynote address during a Media Brief on International Day of Multilateralism and Diplomacy for Peace on…
Endowed with substantial renewable energy resources, Africa can adopt innovative, sustainable technologies and play a leading role in global action to shape a sustainable energy future Africa’s rapid economic expansion creates a daunting energy challenge, combined with rising expectations of improved resilience and sustainability. Finding a sustainable way to meet growing energy needs is one…
Among many daunting challenges currently facing the grain industry and food ingredient buyers and sellers, logistics remain at the top of the list for many, and it’s been going on for more than two years. Just as it seemed the impact from COVID was winding down in most countries, Russia invaded Ukraine and another round…
By Richard Mahapatra Food prices are increasing at an unprecedented rate worldwide, triggered by 2 years of COVID-19 pandemic-induced disruption and now the Russia-Ukraine war The novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic was pushed off global front pages last fortnight by food inflation. Food prices have leaped 75 per cent since mid-2020, the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) assessed. In India,…
As Mercy Ships (www.MercyShips.Africa) marks its 30 years of service in Africa, the global humanitarian organisation will strengthen its partnerships with African countries and stakeholders in the health sector by co-hosting a number of events in May and June 2022. The first event will be an International Symposium (IS) on Strengthening Surgical, Obstetric and Anaesthetic Care Systems in Africa by 2030 between May…
South Africa A – 266-6 in 46.5 overs (Reeza Hendricks 102, Ryan Rickelton 63, Heinrich Klaasen 28*; Tendai Chatara 2/44, Wellington Masakadza 2/49, Sikandar Raza 2/56) Zimbabwe XI – 93-4 in 20 overs (Sikandar Raza 39*, Mlton Shumba 31*, Takudzwanashe Kaitano 14; Lizaad Williams 2/19, Gerald Coetzee 1/2, Daryn Dupavillon 1/10) South Africa A…
By Jacob Kudzai Mutisi Cde. John Gwitira, a liberation war hero who miraculously escaped several death attempts and played a vital role to help liberate the people of Zimbabwe has died. He was a tough-talking, no-nonsense man with a strong stammer. John Gwitira sometimes referred to as “Gwindingwi” his freedom-fighting name, would fight for what…
The Pan-African Payment and Settlement System (PAPSS) operated by African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) in collaboration with the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Secretariat, announced today the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with BUNA, the cross-border and multi-currency payment system owned by the Arab Monetary Fund (AMF). Interoperability among payment systems, as…
By Binit Das The Democratic Republic of the Congo, a country that is among the poorest on the planet, is paying a heavy price for the global green energy revolution Climate action is the new buzzword and why shouldn’t it be? One world is all we have and our world is at risk. Countries, corporations and…
The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank (www.AfDB.org) has approved two loans amounting to $180 million to co-finance a major energy project that will extend electricity access to rural areas and reduce greenhouse gas emissions in Rwanda. This follows the 26 May 2021 approval for $84.2 million from the resources of the African…
South Africa A – 273-7 in 50 overs (Andile Phehlukwayo 87, Heinrich Klaasen 58, Theunis de Bruyn 32; Donald Tiripano 4/57, Tendai Chatara 2/39, Sikandar Raza 1/47) Zimbabwe XI – 266-6 in 48.5 overs (Sikandar Raza 59, Prince Masvaure 49, Milton Shumba 45*; Reeza Hendricks 2/24, Lizaad Williams 2/29, Gerald Coetzee 1/43) Zimbabwe XI…
By Elvis Dumba Chinhoyi – The Municipality of Chinhoyi which is aiming to be accorded city status is being accused of polluting Manyame River, a tributary of the mighty Zambezi River, in a move seen by analysts as dealing itself a major blow in its quest to be elevated. The Mashonaland West Provincial Town is…
By Arts Correspondent Budding ZimDancehall chanter King Jae has teamed up with Jamaican dancehall artiste Dynamo Y13 to do a remix of the single ‘ZimboGirl’. The single released on Valentine’s Day this year received a warm reception, according to King Jae, born James Manama and hence the Zimdancehall artiste felt it needed a remix. “I…
Eleven people were arrested, and dozens of illegal decoders were seized during police raids over the past two weeks, as police broke into a TV-decoder smuggling ring. The cross-border smuggling ring is involved in bringing Openview decoders from South Africa into Zimbabwe, in contravention of customs, trademark, and copyright laws. Raids and seizures are set…
By Alfred Tembo Upcoming dancehall musician, Kotk real name Lloyd Bangu, has urged young artistes across Zimbabwe never to abandon their education at the expense of talents. Speaking on how he manages his musical talents and school, Kotk says there has always been a rule in his life where he prioritises education over anything else….
While the production in West Africa, which is rich in gold mining, is expected to reach approximately 9 moz by 2024, Hacıoğlu Gold Mining announced that it will start field research in addition to gold collection activities in the region After the strong growth in 2019, although the pandemic had a significant impact mainly in…
By Charles Dhewa Information about producing any food commodity is now abundant on the internet and in diverse manuals. For anyone who wants to know about how to bake bread or process fruits into drinks or jams, a quick search on the internet can produce tons of documents with step-by-step information on who to add…
By Alfred Tembo Rhetoric calls to resort to alternative energy sources in an effort to address climate change which is negatively impacting Zimbabwe’s agriculture sector and the national economic status may remain “a dream” should we lack political will at the implementation stage, says a young industrialist, Collen Moyo. Speaking in reference to the just-released…
The new guidelines issued by the women and child development department of Odisha for children of incarcerated parents have brought a child-centric approach to the issue By Ghasiram Panda, Sandeep Chachra The Government of Odisha recently issued guidelines for the welfare of children of incarcerated parents. It is a welcome step to address some of the adverse…
More than 2,345 verified civilian casualties – including 177 innocent children – suffered in Russia’s attack on Ukraine. The Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights believes the real death toll may be much higher. This ‘senseless war’ has left many baffled as to why the idea of peace and safety…
The much-awaited 2022 edition of First Lady Auxillia Mnangagwa’s Amai’s Traditional Cook-out competitions took off to a good start in Mashonaland Central Province yesterday. In her keynote address at the event, the Guest of Honour, the Deputy Minister of Environment, Climate, Tourism and Hospitality Industry, Honourable Barbara Rwodzi said as a way follow up to…
Zimbabwe will be a part of Africa’s Travel Indaba (ATI) at the Inkosi Albert Luthuli International Convention Centre in Durban, South Africa from 2 to 5 May this year. The trade show makes a return after a two-year hiatus due to the Covid 19 pandemic travel restrictions. Zimbabwe is leading a delegation of more than…
Dr. Jenfan Muswere, the Minister of Information Communication Technology, Postal and Courier Services yesterday commissioned four new School ICT Labs in Chitungwiza as a way of upscaling the digital uptake among learners in the area. He said the occasion marked yet another critical milestone in digital transformation in the country as it undergoes immense technological…
By Ronnie Chisamba Hip hop’s new kid on the block, Josh TG – real name Jushua Godobo – is optimistic his recently released 12-track album Mandiso, launched on social media platforms a fortnight ago, will propel him to stardom. Affectionately known as Palmer in hip hop circles, the 27-year-old Marondera-born musician developed a passion for…
The Zimbabwe Electoral Commission (ZEC) has trained online content creators, the majority of whom use social media as a platform for churning out their work, on electoral concepts and processes in pursuit of ensuring the delivery of an electoral process whose integrity is beyond reproach. Addressing the online content creators during the workshop held under…
