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…
As part of the celebration of the International Day of the Elderly, the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) (www.IsDB.org), the Islamic Solidarity Fund for Development (ISFD), and the Ministry of Public Health, Population and Social Affairs of Niger launched three cataract surgery campaigns in the regions of Dosso, Konni, and Maradi. These campaigns, financed by the…
Following the ongoing blitz on unregistered vehicles, the Ministry of Transport and Infrastructural Development has assured the nation that the country has in stock, enough number plates as it urges the public to register their motor vehicles. In a statement, the Minister of Transport and Infrastructure Development Honourable Felix Mhona said his ministry has noted…
By Goodwell Kazingizi Patricia Banda aka Miss Tee, a 29-year-old female Zim dancehall artiste is finding it difficult to rise to stardom in the music industry due to lack of financial resources. The talented singer has so far failed to make a breakthrough since launching her professional music career in 2014. Born in Harare…
The International Trade Centre (ITC) and Mercado Libre today launched a partnership to enhance the digital literacy and market access of women-led businesses in Argentina, Chile, Colombia, Brazil, and Mexico. The collaboration links ITC’s extensive network and technical expertise in global trade with Mercado Libre’s unparalleled market intelligence and track record of enabling e-commerce, delivering…
Pan-African entertainment company MultiChoice (MultiChoice.com) has further expanded its hyperlocal offering with the launch of two new TV channels – Maningue Magic and Kwenda Magic – for audiences in Mozambique and Angola respectively. The group’s long-established hyperlocal strategy is a multi-pronged, hybrid approach combining local content acquisition, local production, and the development of local content…
By Charles Dhewa African agricultural policymakers have for decades preferred basing their decisions on prices of inputs like fertilizer, fuel, and seed as well as processed food products like bread, sugar, cooking oil, margarine, and others that are considered part of a family’s food basket. This tendency has ignored prices of fresh commodities like leafy…
By Tinashe Eric Muzamhindo There are dangers in the international financial system that defines the characteristics of economies based on the superficial conclusions of organisations deemed as thinktanks yet they are peddling propaganda. It is an unimaginable spectacle that leaves debates around the political economy of the finance sector tilted to the side of the…
The Public Service Commission has noted with concern a message circulating on social media masquerading as a Commission announcement that youths who are seeking employment in Government should come to the Ministry of Youth, Sports, Arts, and Recreation today (Monday, 17 January 2022) where they will be given waiting list numbers and cards by the…
Zimbabwe – 296-9 in 50 overs (Sean Williams 100, Regis Chakabva 72, Takudzwanashe Kaitano 42; Chamika Karunaratne 3/69, Jeffrey Vandersay 2/44, Nuwan Pradeep) Sri Lanka – 300-5 in 48.4 overs (Pathum Nissanka 75, Dinesh Chandimal 75, Charith Asalanka 71; Richard Ngarava 3/56, Sikandar Raza 1/23, Blessing Muzarabani 1/58) Sri Lanka won by five wickets…
By Goodwell Kazingizi The coordinator of the Youth Empowerment Management and Protection Trust (YEMAP), an affiliate of the Crisis in Zimbabwe Coalition (CiZC), Pride Mkono has dismissed the results of the elections recently announced by the Elections Resource Centre (ERC) as botched. The disputed elections which were held virtually on the 12th of January this…
As it welcomed the proclamation of 26 March 2022 as the day for by-elections through Statutory Instrument 1 of 2022 by the President of Zimbabwe, the Election Resource Centre (ERC) called upon the Zimbabwe Electoral Commission (ZEC) to ensure that the elections become transparent, free, fair and credible by implementing electoral reforms. It emphasised that…
Zimbabwe Under-19s – 321-9 in 50 overs (Emmanuel Bawa 100, David Bennett 58, Panashe Taruvinga 36; Rasan Kevau 3/65, Christopher Kilapat 2/32, Junior Morea 2/59) Papua New Guinea Under-19s – 93 all out in 35 overs (Malcolm Aporo 15, Barnabas Maha 15, Ryan Ani 12; Victor Chirwa 2/11, Brian Bennett 2/20, Ngenyasha Zvinoera 2/25) …
The Residents Associations Coalition for Electoral Reforms is set to engage Parliament to summon the Zimbabwe Electoral Commission (ZEC) over the distortion of the numbers of registered voters. Speaking in an interview on behalf of the Residents Associations Coalition for Electoral Reforms, CHRA Programmes Manager, Reuben Akili said the coalition was also concerned over…
By Calvin Manika Irene Bhebhe inspects the lotions as other women pack them after sealing the finished products at a house in the high-density suburb of Chinotimba. She makes sure that standards are kept on all stages of production until distribution to the end-user. Despite the effects of Covid-19 in the resort city of Victoria…
By Lovemore Chazingwa Empowerment lobbyist Affirmative Action Group (AAG) is set to launch its Kadoma Chapter in the gold mining city at a ceremony expected to bring a new dawn in the natural resource-rich environs. The launch is slated for Kadoma Hotel and Conference Centre (KHCC) today. Speaking via WhatsApp chats, the chairman of the…
Prophet T Freddy’s trial on rape accusations resumed yesterday at the Harare Magistrates Court, with an audio recording in which a female voice alleged to be that of the complainant being heard confessing to having fabricated rape charges to fix the accused, played in court as evidence. In the recording, a female voice believed to…
By Marlvin Ngiza An upcoming gospel arstiste, Dorcas Moyo expressed satisfaction in her efforts in the music industry in 2021. Speaking to Spiked Online Media, the artiste said despite the hindrances brought about by the Covid -19 pandemic, the year 2021 was saturated with grace and has seen her claiming top positions on many radio…
Climate-Smart Agriculture (CSA) comes as a farming model for a sustainable agricultural production system aimed at food security even during climatic calamities in eight countries, including Bangladesh. Officials said the D-8 grouping adopted a proposal on the introduction of the CSA model in the developing eight economies. Bangladesh had proposed the system in the D-8…
Current COVID-19 vaccines may need to be updated to ensure their continued effectiveness against omicron and future variants, an expert group appointed by the World Health Organization (WHO) has said. The opinion is contained in an interim statement from the WHO Technical Advisory Group on COVID-19 Vaccine Composition, which was established in September 2021. The…
By Veritas On Monday 10th January 2022 the Chief Justice Luke Malaba officially opened the 2022 legal year and delivered his State of the Judiciary Address [SOJA]. The occasion ran with the theme for 2022: “Use of Technology to Enhance Efficiency and the Rule of Law in the Judiciary”. The complete address is available on…
Court Reporter The trial of prominent cleric and musician Tapiwa Freddy on rape charges kicked off Thursday (yesterday) at the Harare Magistrates Courts with the defence team cross examining the alleged victim on details of the alleged rape. Freddy, who is accused of raping a 33-year old ZBC presenter under controversial circumstances as well as…
Africa50, the pan-African infrastructure investment platform, and Power Grid Corporation of India Limited (POWERGRID) signed a Joint Development Agreement to continue to develop the Kenya Transmission Project on a public-private partnership basis. The project entails the development, financing, construction, and operation of the 400kV Lessos – Loosuk and 220kV Kisumu – Musaga transmission lines under…
Zimbabwe will now face Papua New Guinea in their first match at the ICC Under-19 Men’s Cricket World Cup 2022 on Saturday after their fixture schedule was changed to accommodate Afghanistan who could not travel to the West Indies in time for the start of the tournament. Zimbabwe, Afghanistan, Pakistan and Papua New Guinea were…
The Crisis in Zimbabwe Coalition membership successfully hosted and concluded its 13th elective Annual General Meeting which was held virtually on January 12, 2022. “In compliance with the Constitution of the Coalition, 49 member organizations convened virtually for the AGM on January 12, 2022, to elect the Chairperson and Vice Chairperson of the Coalition. This…
The Minister of State for Harare Metropolitan Province, Senator Oliver Chidau has stressed that ZANU-PF does not tolerate space barons most of whom had encouraged the construction of illegal structures in Mbare and were extorting money from the people operating in these structures. He was speaking to the media yesterday on the demolition of illegal…
Spiked Online Media news crew sat with Kurebwa Javangwe Nomboka, president of the National Mines workers Union of Zimbabwe to understand working conditions in that sector. Below, we share the interview: 1) Question – Who is Kurebwa Javangwe Nomboka? Answer – I am a patriotic Zimbabwean family man holding an LHD operator in mining….
Staff Writer The Apostolic Christian Council International (ACCI) interim Grand President, Archbishop Johannes Ndanga has called upon churches to adopt succession plans to avoid succession disputes that usually arise after the death of a church visionary. Archbishop Ndanga made the remarks on Saturday in Harare in an interview after presiding over the ordaining ceremony of…
By Tendai Guvamombe The Charity Projects, a locally-based non-profit making organization is determined to strengthen its capacity in rendering unwavering support towards children living with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The move is set to become a game-changer in ensuring the health, safety, and warfare of disadvantaged children. Over the years, the NGO has been making…
The African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) and the National Bank of Egypt (NBE) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to promote trade and investment flows into Egypt. Under the MoU signed on 17 November 2021 in Durban at the Intra-African Trade Fair, the two institutions agreed to broaden and deepen their collaboration in the provision…
By Desire Tshuma On Friday Savanna Company which is owned by Adam Molai Foundation launched new brands of cigarettes that shall be on the market soon. The new brands are coming into the market during the time when the two other products of the same company are leading the markets locally and internationally. Currently, Pacific…
The UN Secretary-General António Guterres yesterday highlighted that although everyone has been enduring the devastating effects posed by the global Covid-19 pandemic, young people were hardest-hit and the impact has been heartbreaking. He communicated this in a video message to the World Youth Forum in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt as he encouraged participants to speak out…
The Zimbabwe Election Support Network (ZESN) has welcomed the promulgation of Statutory Instrument (SI) 2 of 2022, proclaiming a date for the holding of by-elections to fill in vacancies in wards and constituencies. The holding of by-elections was indefinitely suspended as a means to curb the Covid-19 pandemic through SI 225A of 2020. In a…
