By Elvis Dumba Yomba, Raffingora – The innovative Agriculture for SHE programme designed to increase women’s participation in agriculture activities has been hailed as a game changer for the fairer sex. The program will see women benefit from small-scale irrigation schemes under Irrigation for SHE, Horticulture for SHE, and cotton for SHE programmes among other…
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…
The Rotary International (RI) President Mark Daniel Maloney will on 7 March 2020 attend a Youth Symposium at Dominican Convent High School in Harare between 8am and 1pm. President Mark will be the second Rotary International President to visit Zimbabwe. The aim of the symposium is to present community service projects facilitated by young people…
The report provides an in-depth review of African countries progress towards five sustainable development goals and their 32 targets to meet the 2030 Agenda and the African Union 2063 Agenda The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (ECA), and the African Development Bank (AfDB) (www.AfDB.org), presented today the 2024…
By Nhau Mangirazi The government has been challenged to consult widely communities most affected by human-wildlife conflicts (HWC) before the endorsement of funding compensation announced by the cabinet last week. Members of Parliament whose constituencies are affected called for community input before endorsement of the funding. Mbire Member of Parliament Douglas Karoro said his constituency…
All economic spectrums and citizens have been urged by President Emmerson Mnangagwa to persistently play a crucial role in ensuring that the country’s economic stability continues to prevail and foster a dignified life for everyone. He made these remarks during his national address on Thursday in Harare where he highlighted that to date, Zimbabwe’s flourishing…
The Zimbabwe Championship of Performing Arts (ZICOPA) is giving many talented young children with limited platforms to flourish. Nyarayi Jessica Tandy, the Director of ZICOPA, in her remarks before the Zimbabwean team’s departure to the United States for the World Championships of Performing Arts competition, said she was hopeful that the young people would…
Supply chain platform secures lifesaving COVID-19 treatment for 1 million Africans Expands to include African hospitals and Caribbean Community countries Following a successful launch of the Africa Medical Supplies Platform by the Chairperson of the African Union, His Excellency, the President of the Republic of South Africa, Cyril Matamela Ramaphosa on the 18th of June…
By Kundai Marunya Stakeholders in the art and craft sector have reinforced the importance of education as a prerequisite of development if the nation wants to benefit from craft work. In an informative discussion during the Basket Trade Policy Dialogue Conference held at Rainbow Towers Hotel, stakeholders representing different groups including crafters, civic society, art…
Top influential business people and leaders will be attending the Paris Appreciation Awards season 2 starting from 26th January Republic day of India and ending on August 15th independence day of India. The Paris Appreciation Awards 2021 and World Media Network (www.WorldMediaNetwork.UK) is about shining a light on the most innovative businesses globally by promoting success, innovation, and ethics in the Indian,…
The Pan-African Parliament (PAP), through its women’s caucus, and the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) have urged National parliaments to fight against gender inequalities and increasing Gender-Based Violence (GBV) due to COVID-19. This follows a Virtual Briefing held with the Pan-African Parliament Women’s Caucus recently under the theme “COVID-19 and Gender-Based Violence (GBV): Parliamentary support to gender-responsive National…
JOMBA! Contemporary Dance Experience calls Submissions for New Digital Platform – “Open Horizons” The Centre for Creative Arts (UKZN) presents the 2021 JOMBA! Contemporary Dance Experience as a virtual event with performance, workshops, and online engagements from 24 August to 5 September. Applications are now open for JOMBA! “Open Horizons”, formerly known as the “Fringe”, now offers a…
Tanganda, one of Zimbabwe’s oldest companies, is set to list on the Zimbabwe Stock Exchange (ZSE) in the next few days. The company, the largest producer, packer, and distributor of tea in the country has a history of success and forward-looking leadership. Tanganda has transformed itself over the years from a tea business to a…
The High Court on Friday delivered a judgment in favour of the applicants in respect of the Urgent Chamber Application submitted by the Zimbabwe National Liberation War Veterans Association (ZNLWVA) led by Cde Elias Marashwa. The lawyer representing the first respondent and the second respondent told the High Court that he did not oppose what…
Unveils $600-per-month youth job opportunity Programme set to create thousands of jobs Elevate Club, a youth empowerment initiative supported by the Econet Group, has launched the Elevate Virtual Agent Programme (EVAP) which is set to deliver thousands of jobs for young Zimbabweans and create the opportunity for its members to earn up to $600…
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…
Contrary to beliefs by most policymakers in African countries, in the history of mankind, no country has built an inclusive society using external food and foreign knowledge systems. That is why developing countries should make sure foreign forces do not accelerate the loss of local food and indigenous knowledge systems (IKS). Progressive actions in this…
In response to President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s public statements welcoming international observers to monitor the upcoming Zimbabwe elections, the International Republican Institute (IRI) and the National Democratic Institute (NDI) are deploying a joint Zimbabwe International Election Observation Mission (ZIEOM) to observe the 2018 Zimbabwe elections. The IRI-NDI ZIEOM has opened an office in the Milton Park…
By Byron Mutingwende The Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the University of Zimbabwe and the International Organisation for Migration seeks to develop and strengthening capacity for the University of Zimbabwe’s College of Health Sciences (UZCHS)’s s quest to deliver its mandate in research, teaching and service to the community. In his speech ,…
Takashinga – 234-8 in 45 overs (Innocent Kaia 85, Tinashe Nenhunzi 39, Roy Kaia 30; Taun Harrison 3/50, Johnathan Campbell 2/47, Patrick Mambo 1/28) Harare Kings – 90 all out in 30.5 overs (Johnathan Campbell 20, Aarsh Jha 18, Ali Hamid 15; Tapiwa Mufudza 4/15, Roy Kaia 2/4, Brighton Chipungu 2/33) Takashinga won by 144…
If stakeholders are serious about creating a new HIV-free generation, there is a need to start addressing mother-to-child transmission, Dr. Owen Mugurungi, the Director of the AIDS and TB Unit in the Ministry of Health and Child Care has said. He was sharing the journey in pursuit of achieving epidemic control of HIV during the…
The Multisectoral Accountability Framework (MAF) for Tuberculosis (TB) is a platform for stakeholders to come together to address gaps and challenges effectively and efficiently in tackling the disease. Officially launching the multi-stakeholder workshop organised by Jointed Hands Welfare Organisation in Harare today, Chief Director for Public Health in the Ministry of Health and Child Care,…
By Jacob Mafume (MDC National Spokesperson) Two grown men teamed up to accelerate and exacerbate the already unpalatable suffering of the Zimbabwean people. Zimbabweans who have lost all but hope tuned into different media platforms expecting relief only to get a kick in the teeth. The MDC is disappointed but surprised by the so-called measures…
By Byron Mutingwende In a quest to improve the quality of education and consolidate Zimbabwe’s status as the leading country on literacy levels in Africa, a Cabinet minister has proffered a cocktail of measures to improve the sector. Speaking during the official handover of the Zimbabwe-China Friendship High School in Harare on Thursday…
International buyers have started arriving for the eagerly awaited Sanganai/Hlanganani World Tourism Expo, scheduled to roar into life from 12 to 14 October in Bulawayo. Zimbabwe Tourism Authority (ZTA) spokesperson, Godfrey Koti, speaking from the Robert Mugabe International Airport said that preparations for this year’s edition were well underway, with the exhibitors’ registration deadline fast…
The European Union has granted another EUR 6.5 million (USD 7.33 million) to step up the COVID-19 response in Zimbabwe. The funds are a top-up for the EU’s existing support to the multi-donor Health Development Fund (HDF). The additional support will contribute to the supply of essentials commodities (PPE, diagnostic tests among others). Additionally, training…
Headline tariffs by the Postal and Telecommunication Regulatory Authority of Zimbabwe (POTRAZ) are competitive in the region. The headline tariffs represent the maximum tariffs permitted by governments or national regulators. In the diagram below, Zimbabwe is shown to be considerably the least expensive after Botswana and on par with Malawi. However one may wonder why…
Own Correspondent Paris, France – In a landmark development aimed at investing in and strengthening essential, climate, and crisis-resilient primary health care (PHC) services in the global south, three multilateral development banks have joined with WHO to launch a new Health Investment Platform. The Platform launched during the Summit for a New Global Financing Pact…
An Afrojazz artist known for his social commentary music will be holding an anti-drugs concert this Saturday in the capital. Speaking ahead of the gig to be held at Players Bar and Restaurant, Maizon Tazvitya of Ancient Tribes said the show is aimed at raising awareness of the drug abuse scourge and its impact on…
By Crisis in Zimbabwe Coalition on Independence Day Crisis in Zimbabwe Coalition (CiZC) joins the people of Zimbabwe, within or without her borders in commemorating the 40th anniversary (18 April 2020) of Zimbabwe’s independence. On this important national day; we pay tribute to the sons and daughters of Zimbabwe who sacrificed their lives for the…
By Charles Dhewa While monoculture is mostly understood as the cultivation of a single crop on a farm, area or country, the other half of its definition is the dominance of a single culture, worldview, mindset, set of tools as well as one way of gathering and sharing knowledge. Farmers who think success comes…
By Adam Molai I have noted with extreme dismay Maverick Citizen’s references to Pacific Cigarette Company and myself in its Cartel Power Dynamics in Zimbabwe “expose”. The allegations are completely untrue and without foundation. We would have made this clear had Maverick Citizen afforded Pacific Cigarette Company or myself the opportunity to respond, as required…
By Kumbirai Mafunda The Constitutional Court of Zimbabwe on Tuesday 31 March 2020 delivered a landmark ruling wherein it declared as unconstitutional the legality of the Constitution of Zimbabwe Amendment (No.1) Act. The Act sought to amend Section 180 of the Constitution by giving the President sole powers to appoint the Chief Justice, his deputy…
Spiked Online Media caught up with a survivor of COVID-19 who paid tribute to food consultant and expertise, Rumbidzai Mukori, but chose to remain anonymous. Below is the testimony: A moment of reflection.. Feeling abandoned nearly destroyed all the hope in me, but that’s when I realised it’s a mistake to ever look for hope…
By Chimeno Azriel The 2021 edition of the premier cycling event, Tour deGreat Dyke which kicked off last Thursday and finished off on Saturday was a success with the cyclists finishing off in high spirit. The tour kicked off from Zimplats Complex in Selous and finished in Zvishavane with all the cyclists finishing well despite…
By Hillary Munedzi The Zimbabwe Gender Commission (ZGC) is urging stakeholders to address the drivers of child marriages and sexual exploitation, among them cultural and religious norms, poverty, and the unavailability of sanitary wear. Speaking during a press conference in Harare recently on the preliminary findings of the national inquiry on sexual exploitation and abuse…
By Anyway Yotamu As Zimbabwe enters the third month under lockdown, which was announced by President Emmerson Mnangagwa on the 27th of March 2020 it’s an undisputed fact that COVID-19 has disrupted people’s daily routines, often with negative consequences, while the impact of this pandemic has largely taken adult lenses, there is need to pay…
Climate adaptation and resilience projects are continuing to help some of the most vulnerable communities on Earth, despite the impact of the coronavirus. “We are facing one of the largest challenges in generations with the Covid-19 pandemic,” said Adaptation Fund manager Mikko Ollikainen. “We see Adaptation Fund projects adapting directly to help with the crisis,…
By Tinashe Eric Muzamhindo We have so many deals, apparently, which the Government of Zimbabwe, has signed with several countries; we have been briefed of MOUs, signed on behalf of the country, that have never been disclosed to the public. One of the key roles of the State is to ensure that the public, or…
By Staff Reporter The Inter-Parliament Union (IPU) President Gabriela Cuevas Barrons pledged to work closely with Africa as a token of appreciation for the support they gave her in the run-up to IPU presidential elections in 2017. Addressing the just ended 10th Conference of Speakers of African Assemblies and Senate during the ongoing Pan-African Parliament’s…
Over 1,500 Shincheonji Church of Jesus members have started donating blood plasma for research purposes after recovering from Covid-19, as the organization bolsters its efforts to help contain the virus. Donors from the church in South Korean city Daegu started undergoing the process on August 27 and will continue until September 4. This is the…
Justice Mafusire today ruled that the ZANU PF Party should stop abusing learners, teachers and school property in pursuit of private political interests. The matter was heard at Masvingo High Court chambers. The Amalgamated Rural Teachers’ Union of Zimbabwe (ARTUZ) was applicant being ably represented by Doug Coltart of Mtetwa and Nyambirai law firm. Veritas…
In South Africa, women’s rights organisations are calling on President Cyril Ramaphosa to provide sex disaggregated data on vaccine rollout in a campaign launched on Women’s Day. A petition signed by 43 Women’s Voice and Leadership partners calls on the president to “provide sex disaggregated data on vaccine roll out and all COVID-19 statistics in line with the national gender policy,…
The Monkey Nuts, Hip Hop alternative 3 member band is billed to launch their forth coming album titled Boom Bap Idiophonics at the Harare International Festival of Arts (HIFA) at the Hivos Poetry Lab on the 1st of May. Boom Bap Idiophonic, the 8 track album features other artists from different walks of life as…
By Anyway Yotamu. Fired doctors to return to work within two days without reapplying or being questioned, President Emmerson Mnangagwa has said. Speaking after meeting Zimbabwe Catholic Bishops Conference (ZCBC) at State House Thursday, President Mnangagwa gave the doctors a reprieve. The President told journalists soon after a two and half hour meeting with the Catholic Bishops…
