Residents Associations in Zimbabwe continue to play a crucial role as critical partners and actors in the devolution implementation process in the country. The associations remain focused to demanding accountability and participatory spaces as well as enhancing citizen participation and promote good local governance. Thriving to ensure citizen participation in resource allocation and management in…
By Tendai Guvamombe The United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization(UNESCO) in partnership with Sunshine Network across Southern Africa last week successfully launched #Trash Hack Media Campaign aimed at encouraging young people to actively participate in environment-related issues and activities. The social media campaign will be an ideal platform for young people to enhance sustainable…
By Charles Dhewa Prices of agricultural commodities in various markets are some of the most under-rated insights in African agriculture. Policy makers are more concerned with the prices of processed products like bread, cooking oil, sugar, margarine, maize meal, and imported products like fuel. There is no interest in tracking prices of daily basics like…
UN Secretary-General, António Guterres on Monday condemned the “ongoing military coup” in Sudan, saying Prime Minister Abdalla Hamdok and all other officials, “must be released immediately.” In a statement, he called for the “immediate reconstitution” of the Government, which is due to guide Sudan through to democratic elections. Long-time ruler Omar al-Bashir was overthrown…
By Chimeno Azriel Afrosoft Holdings (a software company) has brought relief to mourners who were finding it difficult to give a befitting send off to their loved ones. The group has partnered with SAWA, a Swaziland based Company in developing and launching a new application called SHA-Shamwari Parwendo which is an all in one convenient…
Among the many DStv customers in Zimbabwe are successful business people, homemakers, sporting and creative personalities, professionals, artisans, and people from just about every walk of life, and in coming weeks and months many of them will be profiled in a new awareness campaign being launched by MultiChoice called #TisuMaShark. Liz Dziva, publicity and public…
By Calvin Manika Parents of learners at Borrowdale Primary School have objected to the organised plot by the school’s head to fundraise for the purchase of a Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education official’s vehicle. Correspondence from the headmaster stamped 22 October 2021 addressed to parents notified of the Civies day on 29 October to…
By Tinashe Eric Muzamhindo The mono-currency regime has dismally failed and we have gone back to the United States dollars by default. This has been necessitated by the transacting public’s lack of confidence in the country’s monetary policies. Inflation is ballooning and the prices of basic commodities are skyrocketing with each passing day. The black…
By Joyce Mukucha Cancer ranks as a leading cause of death and an important barrier to increasing life expectancy in every country of the world. According to estimates from the World Health Organization (WHO) in 2019, cancer is the first or second leading cause of death before the age of 70 years in 112 of…
By Joyce Mukucha The unprecedented times posed by the global Covid-19 pandemic has brought negative effects on people’s lives and livelihoods and sexual and reproductive health rights(SRHR) were also lost resulting in a truly devasting impact on women and girls’ lives. Due to lockdowns, movement restrictions and diversion of funds due to COVID-19, access to…
By Joyce Mukucha According to a plethora of studies, drug abuse among the youth in Zimbabwe has reached crisis levels, and the number of youths engaging in drug abuse is increasing yearly. Against this background, Chitungwiza Mayor, Lovemore Maiko has denounced over drug abuse and grisly killings being witnessed in the town and called upon…
By Dr. Tapiwa Mashakada The most vexing issue and an elephant in the living room is the currency and exchange rate crisis facing the country. There is no acknowledgment of the reality on the ground which is that the market has dollarized. A Zimbabwe dollar budget is a hard sell under such circumstances. The solution…
With Zimbabwe’s major tourism hub, Victoria Falls becoming an awakening giant as the resort city reached herd immunity in as far as COVID-19 is concerned, two small-to-medium enterprises (SME) sector players – House of Zulu and Nguni Lodge offer a memorable experience to tourists. To a tourist who wants a serene place to relax after…
The Minister of Finance Professor Mthuli Ncube in his presentation at Parliament’s Pre-Budget Seminar underway in Victoria Falls reaffirmed that the country anticipates an economic growth rate of 7.8% and a budget deficit of 0.5% of gross domestic product (GDP) but renowned economist Professor Gift Mugano said this is only achievable if the government addresses…
The energetic new management that was thrust onto the leadership of the Kadoma Sports Club (KSC) has taken a massive revamp exercise of the whole institution to retain past glory. The sports club in the heart of the city is known far and wide for its rich history in nurturing and talent development. It has…
The 26th session of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change Conference of the Parties, popularly known as COP26, is happening at a time when the world has just experienced one of the warmest years on record. The year 2020 reached temperatures that were about 1.02°C warmer than average. These kinds of extremes, driven by climate…
Parliament’s pre-budget seminar for 2022 kicked off in the resort town of Victoria Falls today with the Minister of Finance, Professor Mthuli Ncube predicting that the economy is on a growth trajectory with the gross domestic product (GDP) still projected to grow by 7.8% in 2021, attributed to favourable rainfall season, higher international mineral commodity…
The Minister of Information Communication Technology, Postal and Courier Services Honourable Dr Jenfan Muswere has said the COVID-19 pandemic has amplified the importance of postal services in life at the belated commemoration of the World Post Day in Chipinge yesterday. The day also coincided with the launch of the Chipinge Coummunity Information Centre. World Post…
By Tinashe Eric Muzamhindo Phenomenological studies proves that the best tool for power retention, is violence and confrontational politics. Our nation is buffeted by inconsistencies, buffeted by lack of cohesion, incapacitated by lack of direction and dirty politics. We must move away from politics of the past, we are beyond this, we need Development, we…
By Marlvin Ngiza Buhera local authority has been challenged to establish more information centers at ward level inorder to increase the flow and circulation of vital information across the constituency. Buhera Residents Network Trust Coordinator Leonard Mabasa said the unavailability of Information Centers at ward level was depriving residents access to information resulting in them…
By Wallace Mawire The European Union (EU) funded Value Chain Alliance for Livestock Upgrading and Empowerment (VALUE) Artificial Insemination (AI) Station was officially launched by Honourable Vangelis Haritatos, Deputy Minister of Lands, Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Rural Development at Braford Farm in Chegutu, Mashonaland West Province on 21 October 2021. The AI station is one…
NetOne’s network expansion resulted in the commissioning of the Chanakira Base station by the mobile telephony giant in its quest to ensure that the provision and communication solutions are now at the doorstep of everyone including those in rural areas. In her remarks during the launch on Chanakira Base Station on the 20th of October,…
Zimbabwe is fully committed to the implementation of the African Continental Free Trade Agreement (AfCFTA) hence the refurbishment and modernisation of the Beitbridge Border Post and the rehabilitation of the Beitbridge-Chirundu highway, Transport and Infrastructure Development Minister Felix Mhona has said. Speaking to Spiked Online Media in Victoria Falls, Honourable Mhona said the refurbishment of the…
fastjet has today been awarded by the World Travel Awards as “Africa’s Leading Low-Cost Airline 2021” for the sixth consecutive year. The results follow a year-long search for the world’s top travel, tourism and hospitality brands. Votes were cast by travel industry professionals and the public, with the nominee gaining the most votes in each…
Zimbabwean fans of DStv’s Strictly Come Dancing are thrilled with the action on the dance floor in the 19th series of the famed live dance show, now into its fourth week of broadcast on the BBC Brit channel. Liz Dziva, publicity and public relations manager of MultiChoice Zimbabwe, said the show was one of the most…
Fastjet Zimbabwe has today announced the introduction of its latest flight schedule between Victoria Falls and Nelspruit’s, Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport in South Africa effective from Wednesday, 16 March 2022. The additional route between Zimbabwe and South Africa will initially be operated by fastjet three times a week, on a Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. This…
Yesterday the Government and the United Nations signed a new five-year Zimbabwe UN Development Cooperation Framework (ZUNSDCF 2022-2026) that articulates the strategic engagement of the United Nations Country Team in Zimbabwe to support the country to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The ZUNSDCF was signed by the Chief Secretary to the President and…
The United Nations Educational Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) in partnership with Sunshine International Network will this Friday launch a global campaign dubbed the Trash Hack aimed at raising awareness for young people to be active in environmental related issues, sustainable waste management, and promoting sustainable development through the use of social media such as…
By Joyce Mukucha The 2021 Production Gap Report, released this Wednesday by leading research institutes and the UN Environment Programme (UNEP) revealed that despite increased climate ambitions and net-zero commitments, governments still plan to produce more than double the amount of fossil fuels in 2030 than what would be consistent with limiting global warming…
By Joyce Mukucha The United Nations entity dedicated to gender equality and the empowerment of women, UN Women in partnership with the Agence française de développement (AFD) have launched the “Public Development Banks Driving Gender Equality” report, with learnings from participating institutions on their contribution to gender equality. The launch took place at the “Gender…
By Calvin Manika Last week the sole public transporter, ZUPCO increased the bus fares without a public notice as required by the law and passengers are concerned with the motive in the increment with the majority saying the move is unjustified. In a press statement, the Passengers Association of Zimbabwe (PAZ) unwelcomed the decision of…
MultiChoice will launch a new DStv channel in November, merging two existing channels to create a platform for series and reality shows. Liz Dziva, publicity and public relations manager of MultiChoice Zimbabwe, said the new channel would be called Me and would be a coming together of content from M-Net City and Vuzu. “The new…
By Joyce Mukucha As the Second Republic march with a transformative and inclusive development agenda towards achieving an Empowered and Prosperous upper-middle-income society by 2030 without ‘leaving no one behind, the government has started to implement development programs towards improving the lives of the San community in Tsholotsho, and is set to construct more schools…
In an effort aimed at protecting the nation’s environment in a way which promote sustainability and development, Cabinet considered and approved the Principles for the Amendment of the Environmental Management Act [Chapter 20:27], the Minister of Information, Publicity and Broadcasting Services has said. Speaking during a post Cabinet briefing on Tuesday, Minister Monica Mutsvangwa said…
The Ministry of Environment, Climate, Tourism, and Hospitality Industry and sector players honoured small enterprises in Victoria Falls for playing a key role to the tourism ecosystem, for their job-creating power, entrepreneurialism and driving sustainable development. In that regard, the tourism industry and government came together yesterday to celebrate 20 of the most promising small…
Love for Africa – a destinations management company specializing in the fully inclusive travel market comprising meetings, incentives, corporate, and events, has gone out of its way to positively impact communities in Victoria Falls and beyond. Blessing Munyenyiwa, the Managing Director at Love for Africa who once worked at Disney World in the United States…
By Staff Writer An association of cross-border traders has blasted various government ministries for failing to curb the illicit foreign currency dealings currently affecting the country’s economy. In a statement, Zimbabwe Cross Border Traders Association (ZCBTA), secretary-general, Augustine Tawanda hailed the Ministry of Finance for putting up a fight to resolve the illegal foreign currency…
By Calvin Manika Sino-Hydro Limited Company, a subsidiary of the Chinese Government-owned Power Company extended its corporate social responsibility to Neshaya Secondary school in Hwange by donating full furniture worth thousands of dollars. Sino-Hydro is one of the biggest Chinese companies operating in Zimbabwe, which its operations at the Hwange Power station stages 7 and…
One organisation that has shown resilience and tenacity in the midst of COVID-19 is the Ndau Collection in Victoria Falls, a true repository of fashion, arts, and culture. It is a part of small-to-medium enterprises that have remained vigilant and raring to go despite the COVID-19 pandemic that threatened to decimate tourism and other services…
By Joyce Mukucha The G5+, a group of partner states and international institutions of the Central African Republic, reiterated their commitment to continue working alongside the Central African authorities to support political and peace processes for the well-being of all Central Africans. This is witnessed as the group has recently welcomed the statement by the…
By Staff Reporter Cabinet received and adopted proposals to address water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) issues in Zimbabwe, the Minister of Information, Publicity and Broadcasting Services, Monica Mutsvangwa said yesterday while delivering the 36th Post Cabinet briefing. As part of ongoing efforts to provide basic water, sanitation and hygiene facilities to all segments of the…
Based on the study of environmental DNA cellular material released from living things into their surroundings, the UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) on Monday launched a project to protect and preserve biodiversity. This comes after the organization noted with concern that species are under threat so the project is also aimed at making…
The International Trade Centre (ITC), Dubai Industries and Exports (Dubai IE) and the Women’s Pavilion at Expo 2020 in collaboration with Cartier are launching a series of gender-focused events to foster learning, innovation, partnerships, and alliances. These events highlight women’s essential role in transforming key industries and leading the charge towards more inclusive and sustainable…
Lewis Mangaba, a private tour guide based in Victoria Falls offers a superb and memorable experience to visitors in the resort town including media practitioners from the region who are in the majestic town on a trip sponsored by Boundless Southern Africa in support of the #20For20 SME Initiative under the Zimbabwe Destination Development Program…
Award-winning Dzimbahwe Guest Lodge located in Zimbabwe’s premier tourist destination, the Victoria Falls, is an oasis of hospitality accommodation that suits every traveller’s dream holiday. The Victoria Falls is set for a big change. It was recently awarded city status, is earmarked for a special economic zone, and fast becoming a regional air transport hub…
