By Ronnie Chisamba Celebrated singer, songwriter, and musician, Gemma Griffiths officially released her second E.P on social media platforms on Friday last week. Titled ‘A Girl from Harare’, the E.P is a 9-track offering. Kwale, Don’t Worry, Raspberry, Just my luck, City life (featuring Fresh Like UHHH), Weather, Tipontinto (featuring Lioness), Down and…
The Southern African Editors’ Forum (SAEF) has said it is deeply alarmed at what is about to happen in Botswana – the thwarting and suppression of free expression among its people and by extension the media through the contemplated Criminal Procedure and Evidence Bill. SAEF joined the Botswana Editors’ Forum (BEF) and the African Editors…
On Friday 28 January 2022 Shincheonji Church of Jesus, the Temple of the Tabernacle of the Testimony, held an African Press Conference online via the Zoom platform entitled Testimony on the Parables of the Secrets of Heaven and Their True Meanings. Mr. Man-Hee Lee, chairman of Shincheonji, and journalists from 55 African countries were in…
In a first that demonstrated that it is indeed a technological giant, NetOne virtually connected subscribers based in Chiredzi online to the Makhanani Base Station that was launched and commissioned yesterday. The commissioning of the Makhanani Base Station coincided with that of the Chiredzi Community Information Centre and the four schools’ ICT laboratories for Chiredzi…
By Rongai Chizema President Emmerson Dambudzo (ED) Mnangagwa is trying his best to promote sound economic governance – one of the strengths of the new dispensation so far. Economic governance is an area a few people have paid attention to, but we have done a lot as a nation in that area. An example to…
Church leaders under the banner of the Zimbabwe Heads of Christian Denominations (ZHOCD) have expressed concern over some aspects of the proposed Private Voluntary Organization’s Amendment (PVO) Bill. The ZHOCD made up of the Evangelical Fellowship of Zimbabwe (EFZ), Zimbabwe Catholic Bishops’ Conference (ZCBC), Zimbabwe Council of Churches (ZCC), and Union for Development of Apostolic and…
By Joyce Mukucha The Zimbabwe Council of Churches (ZCC) in partnership with civil society organisations (CSOs) is playing a crucial role in proclaiming and urging citizens to live with peace and unity towards national development. Celebrating the CSOs Week in Harare on the 26th of January 2022, representatives of various organisations highlighted that the commemorations…
By Coalition on Debt and Development In November 2017, the country witnessed a change of leadership from the Mugabe administration which held the reins of power since the attainment of independence in 1980 to the current administration led by President E.D Mnangagwa. The current administration promised to reform the country including in the political, economic,…
Former Zimbabwe captain Brendan Taylor has been banned from all cricket for three and a half years after he accepted breaching four charges of the ICC Anti-Corruption Code and, separately, one charge of the ICC Anti-Doping Code. Mr. Taylor admitted to being in breach of the following provisions of the ICC Anti-Corruption Code: Article 2.4.2 – Failing…
Nestlé (www.Nestle.com) announced a new plan to tackle child labor risks in cocoa production. At the center is an innovative income accelerator program, which aims to improve the livelihoods of cocoa farming families, while also advancing regenerative agriculture practices and gender equality. A cash incentive will be paid directly to cocoa-farming households for certain activities…
Huawei finally launched its P50 Pro smartphone and the more recently unveiled P50 Pocket foldable in a host of international markets, after first rolling out the devices in China in 2021. The vendor stated it had begun taking orders for the P50 Pro and P50 Pocket in Asia-Pacific, MEA, Europe and Latin America in the…
Fastjet Zimbabwe, the award-winning value-based airline, has today announced that effective Thursday, 30 June 2022, the airline will introduce a new service between Victoria Falls in Zimbabwe and Maun in Botswana. The new route is scheduled to operate four (4) times a week on a Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday. Fastjet will operate the route…
The Minister of Information Communication Technology, Postal and Courier services, Dr. Jenfan Muswere on Tuesday commissioned two information communication technology (ICT) labs for Domboramwari High School and Epworth Primary School, a development aimed at assisting all learners to have easy access to and knowledge of ICTs not only in the classroom but virtually from any…
By Timothy Mutizwa It is the nature of life that negative things come and sometimes they pull you down leaving you discouraged and hopeless. The majority will start to dance according to the tune focusing on the torrential and then leave their life goals undone. One should know that bad things do happen but how…
By Goodwell Kazingizi Upcoming Zimdancehall artiste Darlington Kanodeweta – AKA Ninja Chrispley is set to drop a new single titled “Muchiriko here baba kumarimuka.” In an online interview with this publication, the talented singer revealed that the single is now ripe and is to be released soon. Ninja Chrispley entered the music arena…
Motivated by a special obligation to make sure that all Zimbabweans, regardless of geographical location should have digital access, the Ministry of Information Communication Technology (ICT), Postal and Courier Services in Bulawayo yesterday launched and commissioned critical infrastructure in the city towards that goal. Bulawayo was fortunate to see the launch and commissioning of an…
By Bernard Marr Manufacturing has always been a technology-driven industry. But now more than ever, the forces of digital transformation are impacting every business, bringing new and exciting possibilities but also a great number of challenges. Four technologies, in particular, have the potential to be particularly revolutionary. Learning to effectively leverage them without falling foul…
By Joyce Mukucha The residents of Harare have blamed the City Council for providing poor service delivery highlighting that expected critical needs such as refuse collection, adequate water, and sewer system management among others were not satisfying. This was revealed during a press club discussion organised by the Zimbabwe Union of Journalists (ZUJ) in Harare…
Zimbabwe Tourism Authority Acting Chief Executive, Givemore Chidzidzi, and his team took time to meet with Peter Saungweme who was recently appointed CEO for hospitality giant African Sun Limited. The introductory meeting was led by the venerable outgoing mentor Ed Shangwa. In the meeting, both entities pledged to make provisions for collaborative efforts aimed at…
Zimbabwean film-making teams are being invited to join an online workshop on all aspects of production, to be hosted by M-Net and MultiChoice. MultiChoice Zimbabwe publicity and public relations manager Liz Dziva said the workshop would be run on Tuesday, February 1, with the deadline for registration the previous day, Monday, January 31. “The workshop is…
By Antonio Guterres (UN Secretary-General) In a few days, our human family will come together in Beijing for the Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games. The top athletes from around the world have a date with history, in a spirit of mutual understanding, hard work and fair play. This spirit inspires us…
Theatre in the Park and Dollarbill Entertainment are continuing with their musical concert; ‘The Jazz and Soul Friday Night’ with their first offer this year being Albert Nyabinde who will be performing this Friday the 28th of January 2022. The concert will be happening between 5:30 PM and 8:30 PM at Theatre in the park…
By Charles Dhewa Contrary to the formal definition of a market as a meeting place for buyers and sellers, an African market is more than a physical meeting place for farmers and traders. Some of its most important roles include food distribution, supporting rural development, and ensuring nutrition get to low-income populations who would otherwise…
By Desire Tshuma Pakistani investors have shown interest in the agriculture and mining sectors in Zimbabwe and have already been working in partnership with local companies in the country. The Pakistan investors are specializing in supplying and repairing agriculture and mining machinery. The machinery includes gold milling machinery, cranes, blasting equipment, and tractors for agricultural…
Nelson Chamisa has finally announced his Party’s new name that he said will be centred on the Citizens of Zimbabwe at a press conference held at a local Hotel in Harare. Citizens’ Coalition for Change (CCC) is the name of the New Party. More on this and other stories to follow.
Court Reporter A key state witness in the trial of Goodness and Mercy Ministries visionary and founder, Prophet T Freddy on rape accusations has told the court that there was nothing worth arresting the accused for when police officers were called to a meeting at Chief Chikwaka’s homestead because from the discussion it was clear…
By Ronnie Chisamba The Chitungwiza Residents Trust (Chitrest) is suing the Chitungwiza Municipality for contempt of court following the destruction of illegal vending and other business structures in Zengeza earlier last week – in total disregard of a court order which ruled against the demolition process. Speaking on behalf of Chitrest, Alice Kuvheya (the organization’s…
Supporting the Government’s efforts to protect and assist refugees and learn about the situation of refugees in the country dominated the visit of UNHCR’s Assistant High Commissioner for Protection, Gillian Triggs, to Zimbabwe from 19 to 21 January. Triggs met with partners, donors, the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Trade, Frederick Makamure Shava, and…
Sri Lanka – 254-9 in 50 overs (Pathum Nissanka 55, Charith Asalanka 52, Kusal Mendis 36; Richard Ngarava 2/46, Sean Williams 1/6, Ryan Burl 1/26) Zimbabwe – 70 all out in 24.4 overs (Takudzwanashe Kaitano 19, Ryan Burl 15, Milton Shumba 9; Jeffrey Vandersay 4/10, Dushmantha Chameera 2/20, Ramesh Mendis 2/26) Sri Lanka won…
By Lovemore Chazingwa From the day it started operating, MCE Lodge has brought remarkable comfort to the market through services rollout within the serene surroundings of Kadoma. Arguably, the lodge is on a roller coaster in the hospitality industry with its customized services that match any top-of-the-range utility. It is located in the plush Mornington…
Some of the filmdom’s biggest male stars are featured in a pop-up channel running on DStv from January 21 to February 6. MultiChoice Zimbabwe publicity and public relations manager Liz Dziva said the M-Net Movies Men of Action channel would run a series of top-rate action films, with some of the most admired ‘hard men’…
The Zimbabwe Tourism Authority has engaged the Standards Association of Zimbabwe to seek ISO Certification 9001/2015 quality management system. ISO certification of the National Tourism Authority dovetails with the National Tourism Recovery and Growth Strategy and is critical in the implementation of NDS1 as the nation focuses on Vision 2030. ZTA Acting Chief Executive, Givemore…
Developing agriculture remains Zimbabwe’s most direct route to reducing poverty, hunger, and malnutrition given that 67% of the population resides in rural areas and relies on smallholder farming as a source of livelihood. The transformation of agriculture entails developing a robust sector that has mainstreamed mechanisms of reducing the vulnerability of and maintaining and increasing…
By Elvis dumba Zvimba – Zvimba Rural District Council has been ordered to wake up from its slumber and improve service delivery. The local authority which has got the highest employees among rural local authorities has seen its residents raising complaints on service delivery. Residents in Raffingora have been living with flowing sewer, poor road…
Working with European farmers Farmers, who are the stewards of the land, must be an integral part of the solutions for the European food systems of the future. They possess intimate knowledge of the land from years of experience and cross-generational information and are well-positioned to disseminate this knowledge. For this and many other reasons,…
Getting back into a productive school routine can be challenging for the whole family and is often accompanied by a range of emotions. This is why it’s so important to help kids transition from a holiday mindset to one that’s primed for soaking up knowledge and getting them excited for the school year ahead. Prepping everything that’s…
In its recent statement, the Residents Associations Coalition for Electoral Reforms (RACER) ahead of upcoming local government by-elections said the credibility of the plebiscite depends on the conduct of the Zimbabwe Electoral Commission (ZEC). According to RACER, the proclamation of the dates for by-elections provided a huge relief to residents across Zimbabwe who suffered from…
By Joyce Mukucha Following the ongoing National Clean-up Program and the nationwide blitz on poor waste management being conducted by the Environmental Management Agency (EMA) in partnership with the Zimbabwe Republic Police and local authorities, more than 500 people were arrested and prosecuted. EMA Senior Environmental Education and Publicity Officer who is also the acting…
Court Reporter The trial of Goodness Mercy Ministries leader Tapiwa Freddy on rape charges took a new twist today with second witness Chief Chikwaka acknowledging in court to have concealed crucial evidence and giving a false narrative of the alleged rape incident in a recorded interview with an online news publication. Defence counsel, Everson Chatambudza…
The Crisis in Zimbabwe Coalition (CiZC) has noted with great sadness recent utterances by the Deputy Chief Secretary for Presidential Communications, Mr George Charamba to the effect that the construction of a memorial plaque in honour of victims of the Gukurahundi genocide at Bhalagwe in Maphisa, Matabeleland South province is illegal. On January 4,…
By Tendai Guvamombe Communities in Goromonzi South have embraced rabbit farming with a view of addressing poverty. This follows the launch of the initiative by James Samhembere, the ZANU PF Secretary for Indigenous and Economic Empowerment in the area. Goromonzi South is located in the periphery of the capital city Harare and is under the…
By Joyce Mukucha Various private schools operating in Harare Metropolitan Province have been warned that if they continue to hike fees without government approval and proper regulation, they will face the consequences. This comes as parents with children enrolled in private schools are raising a plethora of complaints against the operations of these institutions. In…
Zimbabwe – 302-8 in 50 overs (Craig Ervine 91, Sikandar Raza 56, Sean Williams 48; Jeffrey Vandersay 3/51, Nuwan Pradeep 2/74, Chamika Karunaratne 1/24) Sri Lanka – 280-9 in 50 overs (Dasun Shanaka 102, Kamindu Mendis 57, Chamika Karunaratne 34; Tendai Chatara 3/52, Blessing Muzarabani 3/56, Wessly Madhevere 1/30) Zimbabwe won by 22 runs…
If young people are successfully brought into the mainstream economy of Zimbabwe, the national drive to achieve middle-income economy status by 2030 is achievable, according to youth empowerment expert Takunda Chiweza. He is the founder and president of the Young Africa Network, which helps young Zimbabweans achieve their dreams of becoming professionals and entrepreneurs,…
By DStv Popcorn Day on 19 January is a fun annual celebration of our all-time favourite snack that we love to crunch on alongside a chilling thriller, side-splitting comedy, or tear-jerker. Some of us are even guilty of popping a bag of popcorn as a last-minute dinner when we couldn’t be bothered to whip up…
