By Arts Correspondent Sungura musician Collen Timeo is going to headline a fundraising show at Kotwa High School in Mudzi this Friday. In an interview with this publication, the musician affectionately known as Wairemera Boss who is a former student at the school said that preparations are at an advanced stage for the charity show….
The Zimbabwe Electricity Transmission and Distribution Company (ZETDC) has taken note of the recent accident that took place on 30 May 2022 along Boshoff Road involving its electricity infrastructure and a huge truck that was carrying and delivering bricks to Waneka Flats. The power utility reported that the case was reported to Mbare Police Station…
DStv viewers in Zimbabwe can join people around the world to enjoy highlights of the Platinum Jubilee celebrations in Britain, running from Thursday, June 2 to Sunday, June 5. Celebrating Queen Elizabeth’s 70 years on the throne, the jubilee coverage starts with the military ceremony of Trooping the Colour, broadcast live on Sky News and…
Zimbabwe Idai Recovery Project (ZIRP) – a four-year project funded by the World Bank, in response to the devastating impact of Cyclone Idai in nine target districts in three provinces: Bikita, Buhera, Chimanimani, Chipinge, Chikomba, Gutu, Mutasa, Mutare Urban, and Mutare Rural, as well as locations with internally displaced populations (IDP’s) and refugees, is bearing…
Hon Nokuthula Matsikenyeri, the Minister of State for Provincial Affairs and Devolution for Manicaland Province has hailed the partnership between the Government and the United Nations for helping Chimanimani and Chipinge districts to recover from the impact of Cyclone Idai. She made the remarks today at the UN Media Workshop on Development Reporting at the…
This year, to tackle the current threats to life and stability from wars and conflicts, HWPL’s 9th Annual Commemoration of the Declaration of World Peace was held online on May 25th, 2022. With participants as representatives from politics, religion, academia, media, and civil society, the event with the theme of “Institutionalizing Peace: Realizing the Collective…
By Lovemore Chazingwa Climate stories hitting newsrooms are usually minimal and at the same time boring to audiences, a leading editor has noted. Zimpapers flagship publication, The Herald, Night Editor Isdore Guvamombe made the remarks in outlining his expectations at the ongoing media workshop on Progress In Phasing Out Ozone Depleting Substances (ODS), in Kadoma…
The World Trade Organisation has said that it is finding ways to prevent member countries from hoarding their food and avert a global food crisis. The WTO Director-General, Ngozi Okonjo Iweala, said the over three-month Russia-Ukraine crisis is posing a huge threat to global grain supplies. She also admitted that the fertilizer industry was hit…
H.E. President of Senegal Macky Sall has inaugurated the world’s largest purpose-built hospital ship and committed to accelerating access to surgical, obstetric, and anesthetic care for the nations of Africa. Ceremonies commemorated more than 30 years of service in Africa. International humanitarian organization Mercy Ships (www.MercyShips.africa) and its partners in Africa used the opportunity to…
Mr. Nick Mangwana, the Permanent Secretary for the Ministry of Information, Publicity and Broadcasting Services has underscored the important role that development reporting plays towards the attainment of sustainable development goals (SDGs). He made the remarks at a workshop on development reporting organised by the United Nations in Zimbabwe that kicked off in Mutare today….
By Lloyd Rabaya BancABC Managing Director and CEO Dr. Lance Mambondiani and UK- based DJ Mel walked away all smiles at the 11th edition of the eminent Zimbabwe Achievers Awards (ZAA) which were held in Birmingham, the United Kingdom on Saturday night. The ZAA UK 11th Awards Dinner Gala was hosted by Amanda Nkomo and…
By Tafadzwa Muranganwa Vimbai Zimuto hogged the limelight for her nude poses on social media and when she was described as a musician, many people doubted her prowess but this time she proved critics wrong. Last Friday night at Jasen Mphepo Little Theatre could remain etched in the memory of many who attended Vimbai Zimuto’s…
The UNESCO Regional Office for Southern Africa (ROSA) in partnership with the University of Zimbabwe (UZ) will host a regional launch of the African Film Industry Report on 31 May 2022 at the university campus. The report, “Africa’s film industry: trends, challenges, and opportunities for growth”, is a product of an exploratory study on the…
Dinson Iron and Steel Company (Disco) and the Zimbabwe Electricity Distribution Company (ZETDC) today signed a joint venture agreement for the construction of a 400 kiloVolt (kV), 100-kilometre (km) transmission powerline from Sherwood (Kwekwe) to Manhize in Chivhu. In his remarks during the signing ceremony, Mr. Benson Xu, the DISCO representative said the project is…
By Bernard Marr The way we travel from place to place is changing at a faster pace than any time since the proliferation of automobiles, trains, and airplanes during the last century. There are two main drivers – the need to adapt to changes in human behaviors and the need for greater sustainability. These factors…
TECNO keeps demonstrating its global level of technology and innovation with its brand mission of becoming the most admired tech brand in Africa and global emerging markets TECNO (www.TECNO-Mobile.com) ranked among the top 6 brands on the African continent for the sixth consecutive year, testifying to the staying power of TECNO brand’s leadership in Africa….
In pursuit of empowering communicators on sustainable development, the United Nations in Zimbabwe is undertaking a week-long workshop on development reporting as well as embarking on field visits in Manicaland. Bringing together some 30 editors, sub-editors and senior reporters, and United Nations (UN) officials, the high-powered seminar will be followed by subsequent field visits to…
By Elvis Dumba Harare – The government has claimed massive side-marketing of grains especially maize and soybeans as evidenced by low deliveries to the Grain Marketing Board (GMB) – a situation that prompted corrective measures against the problem. According to Ministry of Lands, Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Rural Development Permanent Secretary John Basera, about 30…
By Marlvin Ngiza A call has been made to the government to reintroduce student grants in order to make tertiary education affordable. This follows a demonstration that happened at Telone Centre For Learning recently. Zimbabwe National Students Union (ZINASU) Spokesperson Lenon Mazuru said if grants are brought back and subsidies on education are introduced, tertiary…
By Plan International Zimbabwe Plan International Zimbabwe yesterday joined the rest of the world in commemorating World Menstrual Hygiene Day, a global advocacy day that mobilises diverse national and international stakeholders to promote good menstrual health and hygiene management. Inadequate spaces for conversations around periods coupled with unreliable and inconsistent access to clean water continue…
By Baboloki Semele Cairo, Egypt is bracing to host youths from across the continent and beyond for the 3rd Nasser Fellowship for International Leadership, to be held from 31 May 2022 to 17 June 2022. In its third edition, the movement organized the second virtual training for participants from non-aligned countries and friendly countries. The…
By Elvis Dumba Harare – As a way of commemorating Africa Day, the Museum of African Liberation received a shot in the arm after Affirmative Action Group Founder and Executive Chairman of Native Investments, Dr. Philip Chiyangwa donated more than one hundred hectares and Kirkman Shops Mall for the establishment of an African Liberation City….
By Ronnie Chisamba Zedi Banda, the general secretary of the Union of Mine Workers (ZUMW) has expressed dissatisfaction over recently announced low salary increments for mine employees. Zimbabwe Union of Mine Workers strongly believes the proposed salary adjustments are a raw deal. According to the Chamber of Mines, the proposed salary increments will see the…
Edward Major Kuyipa – Head of Communication and Dissemination of Cedarwood Memorial Trust The deaths and injuries due to road carnage involving passenger service vehicles such as buses or commuter omnibuses on our roads and more specifically our highways are regrettable. Of major concern is the fact that the major cause of road mortality and…
By Marlvin Ngiza Health systems should prioritize giving comprehensive access to sexual and reproductive health and rights services (SRHR) to adolescence if the war against HIV and other sexually transmitted infections (STIs) among adolescents is to be won. This comes after the Constitutional Court ruling on moving the age of consent was raised from 16…
A fortnight ago, it was reported that a false message went viral claiming that Prospect Lithium Zimbabwe – now owned by Chinese giant Huayou Cobalt – was employing 100 Chinese workers with 600 more set to come, leaving no room for locals. An executive with the mining giant, in an interview with Spiked Online Media,…
By Chimeno Azriel The Kadoma Interdenominational Gospel Group has begun the Nation Gospel Musical Tour as they try to preach the Gospel of Jesus Christ through music. The Kadoma-based gospel ensemble is riding high with their album HYMNCHO which is mainly composed of hymns and is going to tour the cities and towns starting with…
By Arts Correspondent Netherlands-based singer Vimbai Zimuto will be teaming up with Jiti-singer Baba Harare and Diana Samukange at her EP launch for what promises to be an explosive show on Friday. The controversial afro-pop diva will be launching the ‘Muto EP’ at Jasen Mphepo Little Theatre. The former Oliver Mtukudzi backing vocalist hogged the…
By Lloyd Rabaya On a positive but rare occasion, Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) and ZANU-PF supporters were among various political party youths who locked horns in a football tournament organized by a Non-governmental organization 4-H Zimbabwe. Various other political parties converged in Belvedere for the festival, including the National Constitutional Assembly (NCA), Front For…
By Ronnie Chisamba Kriss Kay (19), a budding hip-hop musician, released a precursor EP ahead of the launch of his forthcoming album due to be released later this year. Titled Backstabbing, the Ep is a six-track complication. The EP was officially launched yesterday, on YouTube and other social media platforms. Backstabbing was produced…
By Marlvin Ngiza Residents in Buhera are faced with food insecurity due to price hikes, adverse climatic conditions, and poor road networks. In a statement released to mark Africa Day yesterday, Buhera Residents Network Trust coordinator Leonard Mabasa said current price hikes of basic commodities have seen residents failing to have nutritional meals. A bucket…
In the quest to reduce the prevalence of child marriages, one-stop centres provided under the Spotlight Initiative are playing a critical role in curbing the vice. This emerged today in Epworth at a national inquiry meeting on child marriages and sexual exploitation and abuse of young girls including those with disabilities. Participants were drawn from…
By Tinashe Eric Muzamhindo The participation of Zimbabwe in this high-level event will drag this country to come out of a debilitating economic quagmire. The World Economic Forum (WEF) has proved to be a platform to consolidate the financial and political capital which is necessary for economic growth. The appetite for politicizing everything must be…
State-owned mobile telecommunications service provider NetOne’s mandate and thrust is to provide digital solutions. As such, it has introduced an exciting and relevant innovation, Hurudza/Umlimi Omkhulu a new agricultural platform for farmers that allows them to subscribe and get access to diverse information in the farming ecosystem. The Hurudza/Umlimi Omkhulu platform is here to address…
Namibia – 127-8 in 20 overs (Craig Williams 48, Ruben Trumpelmann 19*, Jan Frylinck 15; Wessly Madhevere 2/15, Luke Jongwe 2/16, Sikandar Raza 2/18) Zimbabwe – 95 all out in 19.1 overs (Tony Munyonga 28, Innocent Kaia 12, Sikandar Raza 12; Gerhard Erasmus 2/9, Jan Frylinck 2/25, Ben Shikongo 1/9) Namibia won by 32 runs…
A Zimbabwean peacekeeper who recently completed her assignment with the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS), will receive the 2021 United Nations Military Gender Advocate of the Year Award. Military Observer Major Winnet Zharare, 39, served in Bentiu, South Sudan, in 2021-2022, and will receive the award from the Secretary-General António Guterres during a ceremony marking the…
By Lloyd Rabaya Clerk of Parliament, Mr. Kennedy Chokuda has endorsed the African Parliamentary Press Network (APPN) Zimbabwe Caucus and pledged the august house’s support of the initiative. This emerged yesterday during the Clerk of Parliament’s meeting with representatives of the APPN Zimbabwe Caucus where they discussed modalities of engagement. Mr. Chokuda said the Parliament…
By Arts Correspondent Popular fast foods outlet, Hotplate Grill House, has been given a huge boost after rising Zimdancehall artiste King Jae penned a jingle for it. According to the budding Zimdancehall artiste, born James Munama, the song was just an appreciation of the tasty cuisines being offered by trendy food outlets. “I wrote this…
By Staff Writer For 32-year-old Seke rural district widow Tatenda Mishi, winning the champion farmer award for the year 2022 over the weekend was a dream come true. She believes it was criticism from people in the neighborhoods at the beginning of her farming journey which pushed her to work hard and reap the fruits….
By Mevlüt Çavuşoğlu, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Türkiye We remember with appreciation African nations coming together under a single roof on May 25th, 1963. This day signifies a tough journey for independence and freedom, and a common consciousness based on solidarity and unity of the Continent. The success story attained…
The Livestock Growth Plan seeks to address a number of challenges that are constraining livestock production, productivity, and profitability, a government official has said. Dr. Josphat Nyika, the Chief Director of the Department of Veterinary Services revealed this at a discussion by the Livestock Business Forum that focused on the many issues affecting the livestock…
By Charles Dhewa As part of combatting the negative effects of pandemics such as COVID19 and distant wars on food systems, African countries have to develop frameworks for commercializing indigenous grains, fruits, vegetables, and livestock. There is no longer any doubt that depending on global value chains makes African countries vulnerable to international market forces….
By Own Correspondent With the help of Habakkuk Trust, villagers in Dromoland, Bubi ward 12 can now access clean piped water following the commissioning of a solar powered piped water system recently. The water scheme, which was installed through proceeds from the Community Areas Management Programme for Indigenous Resources (CAMPFIRE) is seen as a panacea…
By Elvis Dumba Zvimba District is set to be home to the first-ever country’s mainland beach as it moves to stamp its mark in the tourism sector. The project which will see a mainland beach being set up in the Mt Hampden area will be the country’s first ever that is expected to increase tourism…
On this International Day to End Obstetric Fistula commemorated on 23 May each year, the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) has called for greater support for the Campaign to End Fistula in Zimbabwe to help restore the dignity of women and girls who have obstetric fistula. Obstetric fistula is one of the most serious and…
