The Postal and Telecommunications Regulatory Authority of Zimbabwe (POTRAZ) today partnered with the Cancer Association of Zimbabwe and Kidzcan to contribute to cancer awareness among staff, community members, and the nation at large by engaging in a 5km power walk as a way of belatedly commemorating World Cancer Day and World Child Cancer Day, which…
Confidence in booking Destination Victoria Falls has risen to 74% in 2021, according to the annual Future Traveller Sentiment Survey conducted by We Are Victoria Falls for 2021. This figure compares to 85% during the pre-pandemic year of 2019, and the Covid-19 slump of just 50% in 2020. 73% of respondents to the survey believe…
Rising Hatfield-based gospel choir, Mufudzi Wakanaka launched its third album “Ngoma nehosho” on Dzotnet International’s Facebook page yesterday. The multi-talented group, which sings praise and worship songs launched its eight-track album meant to preach to those burdened, the sick, and the economically challenged as well. The group’s representative, Mr. Nhamo Mutsiiwa said the response is…
By Lovemore Chazingwa in Kadoma Clerk of Parliament, Kennedy Chokuda, has given a thumbs up to the performance of their current cycle. The man within the corridors of power at Parliament of Zimbabwe (PoZ), made the revelations last week during a strategic planning workshop held at Kadoma Hotel and Conference Centre. “We are doing very…
A study released Feb. 14 by the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences claims that ethanol is likely a bigger contributor to global warming than gasoline, Reuters reported. The study contradicts previous findings by the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) showing that ethanol and other biofuels are green. “Corn ethanol is not a climate-friendly fuel,” said…
By Joseph Waring Tax authorities in India commenced a tax evasion investigation into Huawei, with searches of the Chinese vendor’s facilities carried out in multiple locations, adding to the company’s woes in a country once seen as a major market for its 5G kit. Huawei issued a statement confirming tax officials visited its local offices…
The COVID-19 pandemic has had far-reaching impacts for all economic sectors, but as front-line workers, it has had acute impacts on journalists. Journalists’ financial, physical, and electronic safety and security has been challenged, leading to poorer news content and impacting their capacity to fulfill their role as they should in reporting in an emergency of…
By Baboloki Semele The low levels of access to sustainable energy in Africa are having a huge impact on the continent’s industrialisation agenda. The sentiments were shared by African Union’s Commissioner for Infrastructure and Energy Dr Amani Abou-Zeid at the ongoing AU-EU summit in Brussels, Belgium. Addressing the Sustainable Energy high-level Panel, Dr Aboud-Zeid noted…
It’s no secret that being in love is a wonderful feeling, but in the age of situationships, it’s pretty difficult to build loving relationships the same way our parents and grandparents did. The struggle to find love today can be credited to a bunch of reasons – such as a faster-paced lifestyle (thanks to technology)…
By Goodwell Kazingizi Veteran musician and songwriter Macwillis Foster Khamanga popularly known in the music circles as Mafokofoko says the music industry in this country has the potential to scale to greater heights. Speaking during an online interview with this publication, the Gweru-born maestro noted that despite the adverse challenges that mar the…
Entertainment Writer Music icon and bassist Alick Macheso will tomorrow headline a major concert in the capital, where he is expected to put up a scintillating performance before an audience starved of live performances for quite a while on account of successive Covid-19 lockdowns. An array of local artistes is also expected to perform at…
PAIX Data Centres yesterday announced the completion of Africa50’s equity investment of USD 20 million into PAIX Data Centres (PAIX). This funding forms the first tranche of PAIX’s Series B financing by Africa50, which will be used to fund the company’s data centre capacity expansion and growth plans into new African data centre markets. …
At the margins of the EU-Africa Business Forum, the International Trade Centre (ITC) signed a partnership with the Africa Business Council (AfBC) to empower African enterprises, especially women and youth. Through this partnership, ITC’s One Trade Africa programme will support the AfBC in its mandate to coordinate business support organisations across the continent and provide…
Setting themselves apart from organisations that only announce competitions in the media, leading mobile telephony company NetOne lived up to its word today when it rewarded winners of its Valentine Transact & Win competition at a colourful prize-giving ceremony in Harare. In his welcome remarks at the Valentine’s Transact & Win Prize Handover Ceremony, NetOne…
In a strong endorsement of the work of the African Union Development Agency-NEPAD (AUDA-NEPAD) to strengthen medicines regulators and improve health security on the African continent, the European Union (EU) — including the European Commission, the European Medicines Agency (EMA), and the EU Member States Belgium, France and Germany — and the Bill & Melinda…
Econet Wireless Zimbabwe has signed a three-year partnership with Grassroots Cricket aimed at bringing the game of cricket to a new generation of children in disadvantaged areas. Under the partnership, the telecommunications giant will provide a US$60 000 grant that will enable Grassroots Cricket’s Cricket for Hope program to establish a cricket league among secondary…
The Zimbabwe Tourism Authority (ZTA) through its Zimbabwe National Convention Bureau, has made remarkable strides in promoting MICE (Meetings, Incentive Travel, Conferences and Exhibitions) tourism by securing international membership with The Global Association of the Exhibition Industry (UFI). Zimbabwe joins other leading African countries on this picturesque global stage, namely Rwanda and South Africa, with…
By Elvis Dumba Mutorashanga – The drug abuse menace amongst young people in Zvimba North Constituency mining areas is slowly disappearing as the youths focus energy on various empowerment projects set up by the Constituency Member of the House of Assembly, Marian Chombo. Some of the female youths were traveling to areas such as Mapinga…
Emerging in the last 120 years, science-based plant breeding begins by creating novel diversity from which useful new varieties can be identified or formed. The most common approach is making targeted crosses between parents with complementary, desirable traits. This is followed by selection among the resulting plants to obtain improved types that combine desired traits…
By Charles Dhewa As farmers continue to plunder their soils, water, and other natural resources in order to send their children to school, academic degrees are not being translated into tangible skills that can make a difference to the lives of farmers and ordinary people across Africa. As if that is not enough, university graduates…
By Elvis Dumba Banket – A ten-team national sports tournament is set to be launched soon by the ZANU PF youth league. The Sports tournament which will be known as the Emmerson Mnangagwa Youth Cup Tournament will see the ruling party’s youths battle out in both male and female soccer, netball and volleyball disciplines. ZANU…
By Calvin Manika A Zimbabwean international organisation, Africa Grain and Seed (AGS) with investments in food security worldwide is seeking to grow the Zimbabwean economy by bringing agricultural investors into the country. Working through collaborations and international partnerships can turn around the economy of Zimbabwe. This was said by the President and Founder of Africa…
By Marlvin Ngiza The Zimbabwe National Traditional Healers Association (ZINATHA) is at an advanc3d stage of joining the Zimbabwe republic Police (ZRP) in an operation meant to weed out unregistered herbalists in the country. ZINATHA President George Kandiero told Spiked Online Media that their organization is making all efforts to engage the Zimbabwe Republic Police…
Entertainment Writer Popular preacher and gospel musician, Prophet T Freddy has unveiled a new single, accompanied by a video titled I Wanna Cry (Lamentations of a prophet). The 3:29 mins track which was produced by Naxo Films in Harare is reminiscent of the hit Ndirikurwadziwa which the cleric did a year ago after his church…
UNICEF Zimbabwe Youth Advocate and U-Report Ambassador, Siatra Msandu opened the official Youth Day today in Belgium, with EU Commissioner for International Partnerships, Jutta Urpilainen, and the Africa Union and European Union Youth Envoys. European Union and African leaders are meeting in Brussels for the 6th European Union – African Union summit on 17 and…
By Tafadzwa Muranganwa Upcoming ZimDancehall artiste, King Jae, has released Valentine’s Day song to celebrate Zimbabwean women. In an interview with this publication, King Jae, born James Manama, said the single ‘Zimbo Girl’ is to appreciate the love and beauty of Zimbabwean women hence the timing of the release on Valentine’s Day. “The song, Zimbo…
By Ronnie Chisamba Music teacher-cum-musician, Evans Mapfumo – aka Pfumela – represented Zimbabwe by performing at the prestigious Saiti za Busara Festival in Zanzibar, Tanzania, last Friday evening. Running from the 11th to the 13th of February, the event was held at the Old Fort Main Stage. The three-day music festival saw musicians…
By Elvis Dumba Banket – Dendera Music crooner Suluman Chimbetu on Sunday complained over harassment at the hands of Zimbabwe National Army members in Banket. The “Batai munhu” hit-maker who was en-route to Hurungwe for a ZANU PF by-elections campaign launch told the ruling party supporters at Banket Sports Club attending the party’s Zvimba Inter-district…
By Marlvin Ngiza Zimbabwe Association of Community Radio Stations (ZACRAS) has called upon the government to create a conducive working environment for community radio stations through repealing some harsh laws. In a statement issued while commemorating World Radio Day, ZACRAS National Acting Coordinator, Mlondolozi Ndlovu challenged the government to allow editorial independence for community radio…
The Residents Association Coalition for Electoral Reforms (RACER), an alliance of Residents Associations advocating for electoral and local governance reforms has flagged out grey areas that need to be addressed including but not limited to the continued lack of access to national registration documents, political intolerance, lower voter registration turnout, and poor service provision ahead…
By Marlvin Ngiza President Mnangagwa has assured members of the public that the nation’s health system has sufficient infrastructure to fight against COVID-19 Addressing a huge gathering in Epworth while launching the by-elections campaign yesterday, President Mnangagwa said despite the unavailability of lines of credit due to illegal sanctions imposed on Zimbabwe, the country has…
By Marlvin Ngiza Thousands of rural schoolboys are set to benefit from a recently launched campaign of raising more than 5000 underwear by a local foundation. Speaking to Spiked Online Media, founder and team leader of Miracle Helping Hand Foundation, Farayi Mujeni said their organisation has already embarked on mobilizing underwears with about 300 underwears…
By Baboloki Semele In what many see as a progressive move, Botswana’s Minister of Health and Wellness Dr. Edwin Dikoloti has announced that effective Monday 14th February 2022, the country may not need the provision of PCR tests, from travellers, both citizens and non-citizens provided they produce undeniable evidence of full vaccination, except for children…
By Zimbabwe Coalition on Debt and Development (ZIMCODD) What is Monetary Policy? On the 7th of February 2021, the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) announced its 2022 Monetary Policy. Monetary policy details policies by the monetary authority to control either interest rate or money supply to influence macroeconomic variables like inflation, consumption, liquidity, and economic…
Dr. Jenfan Muswere, the Minister of Information Communication Technology (ICT), Postal and courier services has said that embracing e-skills has the potential to modernise the justice delivery system and reduce the duration of litigation and attendant costs. He made the remarks yesterday in Harare during the e-skills training certification for Honourable Judges from the superior…
Court Reporter Harare magistrate Gloria Takundwa has acquitted prominent clergy, Prophet T Freddy of rape and assault charges levelled against him by a bitter ex-lover who was obsessed with the idea of revenge, ruling that the State has failed to prove a prima facie case against him. The complainant, a 33-year old ZBC presenter, had…
Programme for Infrastructure Development in Africa (PID) stakeholders are bracing themselves for 7th PIDA week slated for 28th February to 4th March 2022 in Nairobi Kenya. The 7th PIDA Week was scheduled to take place last December and was postponed due to the emergence of the omicron virus, which saw unfriendly stigmatization of most African…
Dr. John Basera, the Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Lands, Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Rural Development has won the 2021 President’s Award for Performance Excellence in the Permanent Secretaries category. In an unprecedented feat, the Agriculture Sector grew by over 36% from USD5.8bn in 2020 to over USD8bn in the 2021 financial year, a…
By Baboloki Semele The resumed fifth session of the Environment Assembly (“UNEA-5.2”) will convene in Nairobi from 28 February 2022 to 2 March 2022 and in addition, a special session of the Environment Assembly to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the establishment of the United Nations Environment Programme (“UNEP@50”) will be held on 3 and…
Audiences across Africa will have the opportunity to join in on a LinkedIn Live session with the CEO of MultiChoice Africa, Fhulufhelo Badugela, on 16 February at 13:30 pm (CAT). The aim of the 60-minute session is to showcase opportunities for women in the media and technology industries and gain insight from Badugela on…
By Desire Tshuma Yesterday, the National Blood Services Zimbabwe (NBSZ) received a donation of Low-Cost Energy Renewable Solution equipment and USD 30 000 in cash from First Capital Bank to ease the costs of using diesel generators in the event when load shedding happens. The handover ceremony was graced by the Deputy Minister of Health…
By Lovemore Chazingwa recently in Chakari It was a football fiesta to savour in the gold mining settlement of Chakari as Dalny Mine Stadium played host to emerging fierce rivalries in the Division One Northern Region Soccer League (NRSL) competition. A considerable number of players involved in both matches have at some stage played together…
Eight local football teams will battle for top honours this Saturday in the inaugural Prophet Emmanuel Ngoshi U14 Football Tournament. The tournament is the brainchild of Prophet Emmanuel Ngoshi of Royal Assembly International Ministry and the teams which will battle this weekend at Stoddart Hall in Mbare include the likes of Real Stars, Mbare Dortmund,…
The leaders of the Zimbabwe Heads of Christian Denominations (ZHOCD), comprising the Evangelical Fellowship of Zimbabwe (EFZ), Zimbabwe Catholic Bishops Conference (ZCBC), Zimbabwe Council of Churches (ZCC), and Union for Development of Apostolic and Zionist Churches in Zimbabwe (UDACIZA) have added their voice on the upcoming by-elections set for the 26th of March 2022. The…
Concerned that access to national identification documents has become an impediment for people to register to vote and has the potential to make the voter registration blitz exercise futile, the Residents Coalition for Electoral Reforms (RACER) has petitioned Parliament to take action against such a miscarriage of justice. The petition was signed by Reuben Akili…
