By T-Hustle The Year 2021 is dusted now and let me sum it in 3 words, “tough but interesting”. For the record, l have made it a tradition that each year on my birthday (7 January), l formulate strategies about the coming year. l set out my resolutions for the new year and hopefully l…
Those that have flown in for only a day or two, and tried to make the best of the limited time they had to visit every stand at the Zimbabwe International Trade Fair (ZITF), will tell you what a physically gruelling and mentally exhausting exercise it can be. But this year, Vaya has changed all…
The Ambassador of the state of Palestine, Dr Tamer Almassri condemns the ‘barbaric serious statements by the fascist ultranationalist’ Israeli Minister of Heritage, Amichai Eliyahu who has dared to call for an atomic bomb to be dropped on Gaza and annihilate it. “The state of Palestine considers this as a declaration and clear acknowledgment of…
By Dumisani Muleya (Chairman, Zimbabwe National Editors’ Forum) ON 8 January 2021, Zimbabwean police arrested award-winning journalist Hopewell Chin’ono at his home in Harare for allegedly publishing a falsehood or communicating false information which is prejudicial to the state. After that police also arrested opposition leaders Job Sikhala and Fadzayi Mahere on the same charges….
The MDC said it has received a number of concerns raised by the public pertaining results of a By-Election held in Cowdry Park over the weekend.One of the major issues raised was that a loss of a seat in traditional MDC territory is unacceptable and that there must be no excuses about it. The biggest…
Bubi Rural District Council chief executive Dr. Patson Mlilo on Friday was announced the Chartered Governance Professional of the Year for 2021. The announcement was made at the banquet concluding the Chartered Governance and Accountancy Institute in Zimbabwe annual conference in Victoria Falls, at which he was presented with his trophy. FBC Holdings company secretary…
In the quest to address disasters and pandemics that strike and negatively affect the livelihoods of vulnerable groups, especially children and people with disabilities, World Vision in conjunction with Welthungerhilfe, Christian Blind Mission and various Government of Zimbabwe departments has launched a project to strengthen community-led actions on education and disaster preparedness in five districts…
Fully investing in midwives by 2035 would avert roughly two-thirds of maternal, newborn deaths and stillbirths, saving 4.3 million lives per year Millions of lives of women and newborns are lost, and millions more experience ill health or injury, because the needs of pregnant women and the skills of midwives are not recognized or prioritized….
The Project Management Institute’s Zimbabwe Chapter will host its first event of the year in collaboration with international software giant, Oracle. Themed “The Role of Project Management in Digital Transformation”, the conference will encourage discussion around the tools and techniques which may be adopted by project managers working towards rebuilding a sustainable environment. Project management,…
By Veritas To date, there are now more than two and a half million people who have tested positive for Corona Virus in the world and over one hundred and eighty thousand deaths. In Zimbabwe, the official numbers stand at twenty-eight positives and four deaths. On the 22nd of April 2020, the United Nations Secretary-General (SG) Antonio…
Focused on people living with HIV, a new television series on DStv will provide insight into the challenges and success faced by these people on a daily basis. Liz Dziva, publicity and public relations manager of MultiChoice Zimbabwe, said the series, called Yes I Have HIV Zimbabwe, will launch on Sunday, June 4 on DStv’s…
Women in Governance and Accounting (WIGA) is to hold Women Leadership Masterclasses beginning this month, targeting women from all professions and backgrounds who want to prepare themselves for leadership and board appointments. The masterclasses, which will be certified by the Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators in Zimbabwe (ICSAZ), are to be conducted as a…
Albert Nyathi, imbongi, musician and playwright, and iconic musician Lovemore Majaivana, will celebrate their birthdays by shining the spotlight on the elderly in the community. Dubbed ‘The Big Celebration,’ the events will be held in Harare and Bulawayo on the 3rd and 10th of December, 2022, respectively. Singer-songwriter Lovemore Majaivana was born in Gweru, on…
By Anyway Yotamu. The government has procured equipment to increase the national capacity for illegal wildlife trade control, integrated wildlife, anti-poaching, and woodland management of the Protected Area network under the Zambezi Valley Biodiversity Project. The government has procured various equipment for the project worth USD$12 million from the Global Environmental Fund (GEF) and the…
South Africa’s Stellenbosch University and Unitaid sign US$ 18.9 million grant agreement to develop child-friendly treatments and preventive therapy against multidrug-resistant tuberculosis (TB) Stellenbosch University and Unitaid have signed a US$ 18.9 million grant agreement to develop child-friendly treatments and preventive therapy for treating multidrug-resistant TB in children. The agreement was announced today at the 50th…
The World Health Organization (WHO) has welcomed the launch by Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, of the landmark opportunity for countries to apply for funding to introduce, or further roll out, the RTS,S/AS01 (RTS,S) malaria vaccine. This international support of nearly US$ 160 million from 2022-2025 will facilitate increased vaccine access to children at high risk…
Dr. Jenfan Muswere, the Minister of Information, Publicity and Broadcasting Services has said the Government of Zimbabwe is committed to the provision of securitised decent accommodation and infrastructure for its citizens as outlined in Vision 2030. The sentiments come as some local authorities were carrying out the demolition of illegal structures and evicting people illegally…
In line with its mandate, the Pan-African Parliament (PAP) is ramping up efforts to promote and coordinate the ratification, domestication, and popularisation of African Union legal instruments including the revised Pan-African Parliament Protocol also known as the Malabo Protocol. In this regard, the West African Regional Caucus of Africa’s Premier legislative body is scheduled to conduct…
By Jacob Mafume (MDC Spokesperson) The Zanu PF government never runs out of shockers, the expired drugs scandal is yet another bizarre episode of a cruel and uncaring leadership. The issue of expired drugs is just but a manifestation of expired leadership. It boggles the mind to even imagine a government delighting in procurement of…
The Zimbabwe Tourism Authority will hold a Tourism Investment Forum on the sidelines of the upcoming Sanganai/ Hlanganani World Tourism Expo on 14 October 2022 at the Zimbabwe International Exhibition Centre koBulawayo. The Forum will run under the theme: “Thinking Investment – Explore Zimbabwe Tourism Opportunities”. The ZTA Chief Executive, Ms Winnie Muchanyuka outlined the…
Writes Chakamuka Donar Anxiety is a common emotional response that individuals experience when faced with uncertainty or perceived threats. The introduction of the Zimbabwe Gold Currency has sparked anxiety among the population due to the potential economic implications and uncertainties surrounding the new currency. As anxiety and fear grip the Republic of Zimbabwe, it is…
By Byron Mutingwende The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Zimbabwe (ICAZ) had a fundraising golf tournament as a sign of its commitment to the charity cause. “Through the Fundraising Golf Tournament, ICAZ ploughs back to the community. With proceeds from last year’s similar event, we were able to respond to an appeal raised…
By Desire Tshuma The Elsie Princess Foundation Zimbabwe (EPFZ) which has its headquarters in Harare is rolling out community uplifting programs nationwide with the objective of ending poverty among different communities in the country. Spiked Online Media news caught up with this foundation in Mutasa North, ward 3 while it was distributing chicks and poultry…
The Zimbabwe Community Health Intervention Research (ZiCHIRe) is leading a consortium of organisations engaged in a project to address multiple myeloma in the country. The Zimbabwean Consortium comprises ZiCHIRe, UZ Haematology Unit, Hospaz, Jointed Hands Welfare Organisation, and the Cancer Association of Zimbabwe (CAZ) Speaking at an inception workshop on building awareness, diagnostic capacity, and…
By Clayton Masekesa PENHALONGA – At one time, Jonathan Moyo, a cabinet minister during the reign of former President of Zimbabwe, Robert Mugabe, was a very powerful man. Though being alleged to be the architect behind the draconian, Public Order and Security Act (POSA) and Access to Information and Protection of Privacy Act (AIPPA) that…
By Thembelani Moyo South African actress Dawn Thandeka King, well-known as Mangcobo in the soapie Uzalo, recently delivered a guest speaker speech to Zimbabweans living in the diaspora urging them to go back home and register to vote. Mangcobo spoke during an event organised by the Zimbabwe African National Congress (ZANC) in Diepsloot township in…
By Staff Writer Banket – Zvimba South Constituency Member of Parliament and ZANU PF Central Committee member, Dr. Phillip Chiyangwa, has said for one to reach financial greatness financial discipline is a necessary virtue. Addressing ZANU PF women’s and youth league members from two Banket party districts during a presentation of one million Zimbabwe dollars…
The modernisation and industrialisation of Africa urgently require the adoption of science, technology, and innovation, President Emmerson Mnangagwa has said. He made the remarks yesterday while officially opening the Sixth Transform Africa Summit running from 26 to 28 April 2023 in Victoria Falls under the theme “Innovate, Connect, Transform” which he said provides an apt…
Writes Michael Tichareva The Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) introduced a new currency, the ZiG (Zimbabwe Gold), which is linked to the value of gold and the country’s foreign exchange reserves. The ZiG is designed to be more stable than the previous Zimbabwean dollar and is intended to curb inflation. The value of ZiG is…
By Marlvin Ngiza The Amalgamated Rural Teachers Union of Zimbabwe (ARTUZ) has condemned gender based-violence while advocating for gender equality at workplaces. Speaking ahead of the 2021 commemorations of the 16 days of activism against gender-based violence, ARTUZ Gender and Social Welfare Secretary Sukuoluhle Ndlovu reprimanded all perpetrators of violence at workplaces. She said gender…
By Byron Mutingwende The Zimbabwe Gender Commission (ZGC) in partnership with Oxfam Zimbabwe have provided a preliminary report after visiting Manicaland province, Chimanimani from the 19th to the 25th of May 2019 with an objective to appreciate the effects of Cyclone Idai from a gender perspective. Margaret Mukahanana-Sangarwe, the ZGC Chairperson briefed journalists about…
With funding from the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO), the International Organization for Migration (IOM) has launched the Climate Smart Agriculture (CSA) and nutritional garden training programme for migrant returnees. Developed and conducted by Foundations for Farming (FfF), the CSA nutritional garden trainings encompass all the principles of Conservation Agriculture (CA) and the FfF Implementation…
By Tinashe Eric Muzamhindo The problem with Zimbabwe opposition is that everyone who opposes or criticizes them is labelled an agent of the State, and anyone who wants to bring advice is regarded as ” dzakutsaku”, or mutengesi. The parading of former MDC Alliance Senior member Lilian Timveous and Blessing Chebundo as ZANU (PF) members…
By Byron Mutingwende Tendai Chigamba (not his real name) developed a tumour on the neck. At first his parents thought it was just a boil, which would heal with time. Months went by and the hope waned as the growth increased in size. The tumour later disturbed Chigamba’s breathing. “We went to the local clinic…
The first phase of the completed Mbare Traders Market (Musika) paves the way for 1,628 traders to begin operations in a decent workspace, President Emmerson Mnangagwa has said. President Mnangagwa said this while officially opening the Mbare Traders Market Development Project Phase 1 and the commissioning of Phase 2 of the project in Harare…
Writes Nhau Mangirazi Hurungwe East Member of Parliament Chenjerai Kangausaru launched anti anti-drug campaign through a sports gala at Tengwe Country Club recently. The three-day sports extravaganza saw 13 soccer teams and seven netball teams battling it out from the constituency’s seven wards. The competition was held under the Dan and Erita Maendaenda…
By Nhau Mangirazi A Zimbabwe delegation was in Malawi this week exchanging notes on curbing child marriages in a move aimed at empowering female politicians and women in general. The tour was held in Zomba, a five-hour drive from Lilongwe where they conducted a transformative feminist leadership learning and exchange visit in Malawi from 23-…
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…
Writes Violet Mashonga The sun rises over the fields of Makonde District in Mashonaland West Province, casting a warm glow over the lush green wheat crops. Recently, Provincial Agronomist S. Makaza and District Agronomist T. Marovora embarked on a mission to assess the progress of winter wheat preparations and planting in the district. Their…
The Coalition on Sustainable Productivity Growth for Food Security and Resource Conservation (SPG Coalition) brings together researchers, non-governmental organizations, and private sector partners to advance a world with greater access to nutritious food and affordable diets. The Coalition recognizes that increasing the productivity of natural resources through climate adaptation and mitigation is instrumental to reaching…
The month of May marks a joyful moment for the lovebirds Tendai Manatsa and Selmor Mutukudzi as they turn 16 years into a happy and strong marriage. Taking to his social wall today, writing a congratulatory message to his wife while celebrating the anniversary, Tendai Manatsa described his wife Selmor as a supportive and loving…
Writes Dr Tinashe Muzamhindo Introduction: Vision 2030 remains a brilliant and strategic plan to foster growth and development in Zimbabwe. Developing a robust plan to achieve Vision 2030 is essential for guiding collective efforts towards sustainable development in Zimbabwe. President Mnangagwa’s Vision 2030 for Zimbabwe exemplifies his exceptional leadership qualities and an unwavering commitment to…
The Econet Group has imported 100 000 COVID-19 test kits for use in testing critical target groups such as essential services staff and the elderly and vulnerable, as Zimbabwe enters its seventh week under a national lockdown imposed by the government in efforts to curb the spread of the deadly Coronavirus. Announcing the development, the…
The buildup to the 15:30 hrs kick-off will feature the Zimbabwe Lady Sables against Zambia Women’s National team Zimbabwe Sables have announced eight debutants in their squad for the ‘Battle of Zambezi’ against Zambia at the Machinery Exchange Stadium at Harare Sports Club on Saturday – this will be the opening match for both teams…
By Byron Mutingwende and Hilda Sipono Unemployment has compounded challenges faced by youths and creating programmes to empower young men and women has been seen as a panacea to the problem, the Church of Central Africa Presbyterian (CCAP) has said. Rev Gibson Botomani, the CCAP Synod of Harare Youth Director, speaking at the…
