Econet Wireless Zimbabwe, the country’s leading telecommunications and technology company, on Tuesday won both the Best Overall Stand and Best ICT Exhibitor awards at the 2024 Zimbabwe Agricultural Show (ZAS). The accolades are a recognition of the cutting-edge technology Econet is providing to multiple sectors of the economy, including the key agricultural sector. This year…
Pop-Up Channel to be available on DStv Premium, Compact+ & Compact packages until December WWE fans in Zimbabwe can enjoy even more family-friendly action and entertainment from their favourite WWE Superstars like Roman Reigns™, Seth Rollins™ and Becky Lynch™ with the launch of a WWE pop-up channel on DStv channel 128 on Thursday, August 1. The new pop-up channel…
Hon Mabel Memory Chinomana, President of the Senate of Zimbabwe and President of the African Parliamentary Union (APU) participated in the 2nd Summit of the heads of regional unions in Africa, Latin America, and the Caribbean “AFROLAC” held in Panama City, Panama from 18 to 20 May under the theme, “Empowering Women and Youth in…
By Ashton Bumhira Zimbabwean youth constitute the largest constituency of over 60% of the population but continue be socially, politically, and economically marginalized. It is worrisome how the youth have been schemed out and marginalized from governance. The present administration’s insensitiveness to youth’s inclusiveness in governance is a point of worry and needs urgent attention. In…
By Elia Ntali Having lost 2-1 at Buffaloes in their last league encounter Harare City will be hoping to put a better show when they host Gweru based airmen Chapungu at the ceremonial home of football Rufaro Stadium tomorrow. The Harare City /Chapungu is one of the matches that have been slated for the weekend…
By Byron Mutingwende The Voluntary Media Council (VMCZ) has lamented an upsurge in the harassment of media personnel in the country, mostly perpetrated by law-enforcement agents, who are normally expected to protect the journalists and members of the public. Speaking in Bulawayo at the organisation’s Annual General Meeting on Thursday, 30 November 2016, the…
Writes Isabella Dzova, founding director of MH263 Mental Health 263 (MH263) is working to change the conversation from suicide to suicide prevention, promoting actions that can aid healing by offering help, resulting in hope. “Our actions, no matter how big or small, can provide hope to those who are struggling. We can all prevent suicide by…
An alarming spike in violence by Israeli settlers and occupation forces against Palestinians across the occupied West Bank including Jerusalem in recent days highlights the urgent need to dismantle illegal settlements and end Israel’s occupation of Palestine and its longstanding system of apartheid. Ambassador of Palestine to Zimbabwe, Dr. Tamer Almassri said Israeli settlers have…
Writes Nhau Mangirazi Hurungwe district is bracing up for polio vaccination targeting 130,000 children under ten years of age following a new threat in this age group. The vaccination programme kicks off tomorrow (Tuesday) and till Friday when 200 teams will be deployed around Hurungwe within Mashonaland West province. Hurungwe district medical officer, Dr. Munyaradzi…
On the 28th of March 2023, Heal Zimbabwe took the #AsOne Campaign to Buhera West and introduced it to community leaders. The local peace structure, aptly named Kugara Kunzwanana Peace Club convened a nhimbe (group of farmers working together) at the Chipuriro homestead to harvest finger millet, which brought more than 40 villagers including 5…
By Max Bearak and Joanna Slater NAIROBI — The novel coronavirus is racing toward a collision with two longer-running pandemics, as waves of HIV and tuberculosis infections have left tens of millions of people in the developing world particularly vulnerable to the new threat. The regions hit hardest by HIV and tuberculosis are in Africa and South Asia, where the coronavirus is…
President Emmerson Mnangagwa has declared the impact of Cyclone Idai a state of disaster. So far, there have been 31 deaths and over 100 people are missing. According to the Metrological Services Department, areas within the pathway of Cyclone Idai include Manicaland, Mashonaland East, Mashonaland Central, Mashonaland West, parts of Masvingo and Midlands provinces. Its…
For the first time in history, the European Union showcased what it offers at its own stand at the Zimbabwe International Trade Fair (ZITF). As #TeamEurope, the EU stand is hosting the EU and EU Member States (Sweden, France, Italy, and The Netherlands this year), as well as various # TeamEurope-funded projects being implemented in…
By Timothy Mutizwa Many people are full of negative beliefs such as I can’t, not me, its too hard, I’m still young and it’s too late but if you want to know the root cause of all these myths, their source seems to be the one and only, the obnoxious which is called fear. Among…
By Chimeno Azriel As time draws nearby for the historic first-ever Mbira Orchestra ensemble, all is going well according to the plan for the mbira instrumentalists and drums (ngoma) players to be in the boot camp this summer. According to the Project Manager Mr Valiant Kandororo, the orchestra project has been boosted by the availability…
By Byron Mutingwende In a bid to inculcate the culture of love, the leadership of David Mascott Country School asked their pupils to pool resources to help the children under the care of Tsungirirai Orphanage in Norton. In response to the call, the children reached out to their parents who in turn responded…
According to the Report on the state of informality in the cultural and creative sectors in Zimbabwe, produced by the International Labour Organization (ILO) and the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), the significance of the informal economy in Zimbabwe cannot be underestimated. It employs more than 80 percent of the population. The…
Zimbabwe Stock Exchange Listed entity Cassava Smartech Zimbabwe Limited (CSZL), which has business interests in mobile money, digital banking, insurtech and on-demand services, reported revenue of ZW$946 million for the half year ended 31 August 2019. The published results are inflation-adjusted, in line with International Accounting Standard 29 on Financial Reporting in Hyperinflationary Economies,…
This two-volume package outlines through projects, initiatives and technical advice how EIB Global is raising its commitments and increasing cooperation with the public and private sectors EIB Global Report: The Impact (https://bit.ly/3n3Oq89) details the results and numbers behind development activities outside the European Union and discusses the many challenges facing the economy and societies worldwide, including…
By Joyce Mukucha Most people always find it difficult to make their artistry aptitudes grow and exhibit them to the world. The novel and film writing task is hard and tough if one has got no passion for it. For Marcus Pro, courage always rises at every attempt that seems to intimidate him in as…
President Mnangagwa should put aside the Zimbabwe Electoral Commission (ZEC) led rigging scheme and act as a Statesman by accepting electoral defeat in order to allow the country to move forward, Nelson Chamisa has said. “This idea that African strongman never want to leave power after an election must stop. President Mnangagwa will join a…
The Seventh Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD7) made a strong pledge by Africa and Japan to invest in health in efforts to end infectious diseases, strengthen health systems and deliver universal health coverage. In the final Yokohama declaration, TICAD7 resolved to invest to reinforce primary health care and promote resilient health systems, including…
Two people died after they were trapped underground whilst scavenging for gold during a gold rush at Karondora Farm(Banket)also known as ID Farm. The two died after three people were trapped on Sunday evening and rescue efforts by other artisinal miners managed to rescue one person whilst the unidentified deceased rescue efforts failed. The bodies…
Powertel Communications has come to the rescue of the Zimbabwe Electricity Distribution Company (ZETDC) with Internet of Things (IoT) products that will see the utility saving millions of dollars lost in the past owing to vandalism that has been rampant on the national electricity grid infrastructure. Speaking on this development, Powertel Marketing Manager Prosper Mutswiri…
By Elvis Dumba Zvimba North – Efforts in fighting substance abuse by young people are increasing by the day with more partners taking up the call for zero tolerance against the vice. Marian Chombo Trust in partnership with Zimbabwe Churches Platform for Women and Youth Empowerment Organization in conjunction with Joseph. K Murimuni (JKM) has…
Writes Charles Dhewa Travelling from capital cities to rural areas using public transport like long-distance buses could go a long way in inculcating servant leadership in African presidents and ministers. Such experiences would also lead to better people-oriented policies. Imagine the President of Zimbabwe boarding Zvishandwa Bus Service at Mbare Bus Terminus in Harare on…
By Dr. Richard Munang Today, about 660 million are without access to electricity and over 930 million are without access to clean cooking in sub-Saharan Africa. These are not just mere statistics. These human faces feel the brunt of the lack of energy access and clean energy. We cannot take this as a footnote but dig…
By Bernard Marr Tracking key performance indicators (KPIs) will tell you if your business is on track for success, or veering off course and in need of correction. But when it comes to your financial performance, what metrics should you monitor? Here are the four financial metrics every company should keep a close eye on….
By Veritas Originated in Africa In 1993 African journalists in Windhoek agreed to what is known as the Windhoek Declaration. The Declaration calls for media pluralism and independence, not only in Africa but across the world. This landmark Declaration inspired the United Nations General Assembly to declare the 3rd May “World Press Freedom Day”. Since 1993, the…
President Julius Maada Bio of Sierra Leone, has been announced as the guest of honour and chair of the 6th International Africa Development Forum (FIAD) Africa’s leading investment promotion and intra-African trade event – taking place in Casablanca on 14 and 15 March, it has been confirmed. The Forum, held under the patronage of Morocco’s King Mohammed…
Nurses and Midwives World Health day could not have come at a more necessary time. To date, 74,866 people around the world have died of COVID-19, a disease caused by a new coronavirus, and 1,350,357 have contracted the virus. COVID-19 has highlighted cracks in even the most sophisticated healthcare systems and has shown the importance of access to healthcare….
By Baboloki Semele African leaders and the United States government have underlined the need for increased investment and prioritization of nutrition across the African continent. According to a press statement from the African Development Bank, the bank through the African Leaders for Nutrition, the Nutrition CEO Council, and the African Union Commission convened a high-level…
The Crisis in Zimbabwe Coalition (CiZC) is condemning actions by members of the Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) who have reportedly been deployed to block a Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) rally to be held in Marondera today. The police action is despite the fact that the High Court cleared the event yesterday after the Zimbabwe…
Writes Marlvin Ngiza People with disabilities (PWDs) have expressed concern and dissatisfaction with the voting criteria for senators who represent the disability constituency in the country with the view that it was limiting and was not fair in expressing the actual desires and feelings of the community. A Gweru-based Young Voices Disability Zimbabwe Director, Nyasha…
By Tendai Guvamombe An environmental activist Francis Nyamutsamba has come under fire for allegedly haunting Peg Makuchete over his double storey mansion and for allegedly delaying construction progress in Glen Lorne under the banner of a sub-catchment council. Information established by Spiked Online revealed that Peg Makuchete formerly bought the high class residential stand in…
Zimbabwe hosts the 20th Comprehensive Africa Agriculture Development Programme Partnership Platform (CAADP-PP) and Commemoration of the 15th Africa Day for Food and Nutrition Security (ADFNS) under the theme “Cultivating the Nexus of Nutrition, Agrifood Systems, and Education for Africa’s Growth.” The meetings will run from the 29th of October to the 1st of November…
The current economic challenges are short-lived and can only be dealt with through hard work. The Emmerson Mnangagwa administration has created many opportunities in various sectors that young people should take advantage of. The sentiments were made by Zvimba South Constituency legislator and property mogul, Dr. Philip Chiyangwa. “We have lots of opportunities in this…
By Joyce Mukucha It has emerged that a local multitalented woman, wife, comedian, and former gospel singer, Tyra Chikocho affectionately known as Madam Boss is visioning big as she plans to start her own media house. A once housemaid who grew up going back and forth between Harare, Zimbabwe’s capital city, and rural areas is…
By Joyce Mukucha The prolonged power outages currently occurring in the country are due to the incessant rains, a government official has said. In an interview with the state media, the Minister of Energy and Power Development, Honourable Soda Zhemu said currently the country was producing adequate power and blamed the prevailing rainy season for…
Dr. Richard Munang Whenever I think of food security in Africa, one insightful proverb comes to mind – “there is honey but no bees”. This self-explanatory proverb implies that the solutions to achieving Africa’s food security are like unprotected honey. They are accessible and not exotic. But just as we know, “he who doesn’t find his way back…
The mid-January slump is here and, for many of us, our get-up-and-go has got-up-and-left! Never fear, DStv is here with all the action you need to be motivated and ready to take on the rest of the year – just in time for Popcorn Day on the 19th. So, pop those kernels, take out your…
FCI along with Afreximbank announce the appointment of Mr. Nassourou Aminou as the new Regional Manager for Africa. The recruitment of the Africa Chapter Regional Manager is a joint effort of FCI and Afreximbank. Mr. Nassourou Aminou is a Cameroonian and joins FCI with tremendous experience in factoring, credit insurance and IT support solutions for factoring…
By Bernard Marr Telecoms companies are facing something of a crisis right now. They may provide the essential backbone for digital services that businesses and consumers rely on. However, their business model has come under attack by both tech enterprises and disruptive startups, all offering new and, in many cases, cheaper ways for us to…
A new World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO) report aims to help manage growing urban tourism flows and their impact on cities and residents. ‘Overtourism’? Understanding and managing urban tourism growth beyond perceptions’, was launched today during the 7th UNWTO Global Summit on Urban Tourism, in Seoul, Republic of Korea (16-19 September 2018). The report examines how…
By Elvis Dumba Raffingora – A lone twenty-six-year-old man a with disability surviving on the aid of community well-wishers reached out to Zvimba North Constituency legislator Marian Chombo for assistance. Givemore Chandavengerwa who cannot walk since birth and crawls around stays alone after both parents passed away and survives on handouts from well-wishers in the…
