Samsun Ondokuz Mayıs University – Faculty of Fine Arts – Ceramics and Glass Department Head Associate Prof. Dr. Tamer Aslan’s solo exhibition “Anatolia” (Turkey) was held at the Turkish Embassy in Harare between 6-8 May 2022 under the auspices of H.E. Hakan Kivanc, Ambassador of the Republic of Turkey to Harare. The exhibition, which was…
Hon Mangaliso Ndlovu, the Minister of Environment, Climate, Tourism, and Hospitality Industry today endorsed the appointment of Winnie Muchanyuka as the new Chief Executive Officer of the Zimbabwe Tourism Authority (ZTA) with the latter promising to put hands on the deck to ensure a positive turnaround of the state-owned enterprise. “The appointment of Winnie Muchanyuka…
By Marlvin Ngiza The cabinet has ratified the Disaster and Risk Management Bill as a way of ensuring preparedness and swift response to the increase of disasters in the country. The Disaster Risk Management and Civil Protection Bill will promote the involvement of all citizens in disaster-prone communities in managing the increasing multiplicity and severity…
By Marlvin Ngiza Retailers have concurred with the Zimbabwe Farmers Union (ZFU) suggestions of dealing with instability in the local retail environment through strengthening local raw materials supply chains. Recently, Zimbabwe Farmers Union Secretary-General, Mr.Paul Zakariya told this publication that local farmers should be capacitated in order for them to produce enough for the country….
By Baboloki Semele This year’s Bonn Annual UN Climate Change Conference kicked off yesterday, It is designed to lay the groundwork for success at COP27 in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt. Governments are meeting for the first time since the conclusion of the UN Climate Change Conference COP26 in Glasgow last November, at which the operational details…
To ensure agriculture sector viability, the government is taking corrective measures to address some bottlenecks that could impinge on the development of the sector, Dr. Jenfan Miuswere, the Acting Chairperson of the Cabinet Briefings has said. In the 15th Post Cabinet Press Briefing today, Dr Muswere said Cabinet received an update on the 2022/23 Cereal…
By Marlvin Ngiza A call has been made to the government and policymakers for urgent enactment of a Sign Language Act in order to ensure its mandatory use in all public institutions so as to address obstacles faced by deaf people in accessing basic services. Deaf Zimbabwe Trust (DZT) Executive Director Barbra Nyangairi revealed that…
Zimbabwe – 228 all out in 50 overs (Innocent Kaia 63, Ryan Burl 51*, Sikandar Raza 40; Fareed Ahmad 3/56, Mohammad Nabi 2/31, Fazalhaq Farooqi 2/34) Afghanistan – 229-2 in 44.3 overs (Ibrahim Zadran 120*, Rahmat Shah 88, Rahmanullah Gurbaz 4; Donald Tiripano 1/32, Blessing Muzarabani 1/42) Afghanistan won by eight wickets Opening batter…
The sky is the beginning for Thabani Mathe, a 24-year-old Badminton athlete who is raising Zimbabwe’s flag high locally and on the international scene. Spiked Online Media caught up with Thabani, a first Seed for the Zimbabwe National Badminton Team in all the 3 categories. He shared with us his journey in the sport. “I…
By Elvis Dumba Banket – The partnership between Zimbabwe Prisons and Correctional Services (ZPCS) and Tobacco Research Board which has spanned three decades is positively impacting the success of rehabilitation and reintegration of prisoners into society. Prisoners are benefitting from a tobacco husbandry one-year training course where they will get the free life skills that…
By Ronnie Chisamba Rising Kadoma-born musician, Tafadzwa Takunda Dodzo (31) – aka 1no – has revealed that his recently officially launched new offering was born out of real-life events. Titled Fadzai, the Mine Boy Rap track, is purely a love song. “Never wanna let you go coz you play a leading role. Every…
By Wellington Zimbowa Famously renowned as the mineral hub of Zimbabwe, Shurugwi ‘s landscape and picturesque surroundings can be a sore sight due to environmental degradation owing to rife mineral activities which in some cases go unchecked. But it is in this southern part of Zimbabwe, Midlands province where Honde Valley prodigy Mrs. Rujeko Emily…
Zimbabwe today commissioned the Telecommunications Traffic Monitoring and Revenue Assurance System (TTMS) to augment the smooth sail of the critical role played by the Postal and Telecommunication Regulatory Authority of Zimbabwe (POTRAZ). In his keynote address, while commissioning the TTMS, Dr. Jenfan Muswere, the Minister of ICT, Postal and Courier Services, said the system is…
A worsening shortage of global grains, spurred by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, will be the next affliction to hit American pocketbooks as the price of bread and rice increase by the end of the year, economists say. Ricky Volpe, an agricultural economist at California Polytechnic State University, said the rising cost of wheat and soybeans caused by…
By Arts Correspondent The fundraising show at Kotwa High School organized by Sunguru musician Collen Timeo on Friday lived to its billing. The charity which coincided with the Culture Day celebrations was a fun-filled day that drew a sizeable crowd from some nearby schools namely Nyamakuyo, Kotwa Primary school, and Hilltop College. The performance galore…
By Marlvin Ngiza Farmers have the capacity to produce wheat in excess of national demands if all farming indispensables are in place. This was said by Zimbabwe Farmers Union Secretary-General, Mr. Paul Zakariya amid bread price hikes being attributed to a wheat deficit caused by a military operation in Ukraine, a major global wheat supplier….
By Dr. Richard Munang Today is #WorldEnvironmentDay “For tomorrow belongs to the people who prepare for it today”. The science is clear. Time is running out. We must go from harming our planet to healing it. We need to rethink the way we live & the way we consume. There is #OnlyOneEarth. We have to…
Zimbabweans from all works of life have received the news of Alex Magaisa who reportedly died of cardiac arrest this morning with great shock. Alex Tawanda Magaisa (born December 9, 1975) was a United Kingdom-based Zimbabwean academic and lecturer of law at the Kent Law School of the University of Kent. He served as the…
By Marlvin Ngiza Sporting activities are going well in schools following a green light given by the cabinet recently. The cabinet recently resolved the resumption of all sporting activities in primary schools and ordered all secondary schools that have reached 70 percent of second dose vaccination to resume non-contact events. Sports as part of learning…
The OK Grand Challenge campaign is now the biggest promotional retail brand not only at the country level but in Southern Africa. Having stood the test of time over the years, the OK Grand Challenge is attracting participants in the grocery retail and wholesaling value chain, incorporating horse racing as one of its biggest drawcards….
The Old Mutual Women’s Network (OWN), a platform for women by women is warming the city of Mutare this winter. The initiative raised ZWL$600K through their ‘Donate a Day Winter Edition” campaign, where Mutualities donated at least one day from their leave balances and the company matched their collective contribution. This is yet another…
By Marlvin Ngiza The Ministry of Public Service, Labour, and Social Welfare is currently in Masvingo carrying out an employment initiative program for the youths as a response to low labour absorption capacity within local industries. In an interview with Spiked Online Media, Dr. Edmos Mtetwa, the Acting Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Public…
Merck Foundation (https://Merck–Foundation.com), the philanthropic arm of Merck KGaA Germany has released the Fourth Episode of their TV program – ‘Our Africa by Merck Foundation’ on Sunday, 29th May 2022 on GH One, Ghana. After broadcasting the program on KTN, Kenya, and NTV, Uganda, the show has also started to air on GH One TV in Ghana, every Sunday. The TV program’s fourth episode addressed…
Zimbabwe’s most trusted traditional healer, Sekuru Banda, touted to be among the richest and most famous traditional healers in the country, has castigated youths for believing that the sale of toes by some individuals brings wealth and urged youths to work hard. Sekuru Banda becomes the first traditional healer in Zimbabwe to rubbish the acts…
Zimbabwe have named a 15-man squad for the three-match one-day international (ODI) series against Afghanistan that gets underway in Harare on Saturday. Blessing Muzarabani, who was at the Indian Premier League since March, is back to lead the home team’s pace attack. Led by captain Craig Ervine, the side includes 11 of the…
The Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission (ZACC) was praised for its prompt action against a NetOne cashier arrested for fraud following a tip-off. Appearing in court on Thursday, the state charged that using proceeds from fraudulent activities, Daniel Kalira (39) reportedly had a sudden lifestyle change after he splashed the loot on luxury cars. Our investigations suggest…
The Zimbabwe Tourism Authority (ZTA) is running an Innovation Challenge for youths under the age of 30. The competitions will be held at the provincial and national levels. They will take the following format: Provincial Challenge • A Call for project submissions will be placed on print and electronic platforms. • Projects can be submitted…
By Tafadzwa Muranganwa A recently formed non-political pressure group has vowed to take decisive action against business oligarchs that are fomenting the price hikes currently prevailing in the country. In a press statement on Thursday, Progressive and Patriotic Citizens of Zimbabwe (PAPCOZ) blasted unscrupulous companies that are abusing the government’s foreign currency auction…
Zimbabwe will tomorrow join the rest of the world in commemorating World Milk Day. The country’s Dairy Industry stakeholders which include government, processors, farmers, and consumers will come together to celebrate this day in style. A number of activities are lined up for the day. “Drum majorettes supported by Airforce of Zimbabwe Brass Band will…
The mobile markets in Africa are for the most part prepaid, with the traditional means of distribution being the sale of scratch cards. It is no secret that this distribution channel has brought its own fair share of challenges and the country has not been spared from this. At the forefront of these challenges are…
A visit today by editors and senior journalists on a United Nations in Zimbabwe tour that focuses on development reporting witnessed the progress of an operation by the UNHCR Zimbabwe project on innovative solutions to support the livelihood of vulnerable communities. The project was implemented from October 2018 to December 2021 with USD 1.4M with…
Mr. Edward Kallon, the United Nations Zimbabwe Humanitarian and Resident Coordinator has said multi-stakeholder collaboration as demonstrated at Maunganidze Irrigation Scheme is a key ingredient for sustainable development. “I am pleased to see improved livelihoods and the work of UN agencies uniting together to bring positive results as evidenced by the works of UNOPS, FAO,…
By Own Correspondent On the 27th of May 2022, ZUPCO announced new bus fares effective 1 June 2022. The old and new fares as well as the fare percentage changes are presented hereunder. The new fares are coming after a wave of related increases such as the ZWL component of toll fees (increased…
By Zimbabwe Coalition on Debt and Development (ZIMCODD) Zimbabweans from all walks of life appreciate the efforts of the war veterans in liberating the nation from colonial rule. It is such generous efforts that led to the liberation of this great country. Thus, rationale and prudent compensation of the war veterans is necessary. Nevertheless, the…
By Marlvin Ngiza Many expecting women will have the worrisome burdens lifted off their shoulders following the construction of a Maternity Ward in Ward 2 of Wiltshire in Chikomba west. The development will see expecting mothers accessing good shelter at a low cost without travelling long distances. The project is being spearheaded by Hwirisha Trust…
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….
