The Executive Governor of Osun State, Senator Ademola Adeleke has welcomed the inclusion of an Osun-born scholar, Professor Charles Oluwaseun Adetunji, in the ranking of top 2% scientists in the World, as yet another recognition of the outstanding potential possessed by the state on the global stage. The governor celebrated Prof. Adetunji for the honor…
In a landmark event marking a significant stride towards regional integration, Hon. Advocate Jacob Francis Nzwidamilimo Mudenda, Speaker of the Parliament of Zimbabwe and Chairman of the Strategic Lobbying Team for the Transformation of the SADC Parliamentary Forum (SADC PF) into a Regional Parliament, led a distinguished delegation to witness the signing ceremony of the…
Pretoria, South Africa – March 25, 2025 – The 9th Annual Commemoration of the Declaration of Peace and Cessation of War (DPCW) took place at Brooklyn Lodge, Pretoria, bringing together high-level officials, ambassadors, representatives from NGOs and IGOs, and members of civil society. The event, hosted by Heavenly Culture, World Peace, Restoration of Light…
Stanbic Bank Zimbabwe achieved a historical cost profit of ZWG1,1 billion for the year ended 31 December 2024. After adjusting for once-off technical accounting losses of ZWG 389 million incurred on its investment property portfolio at the beginning of the year, when the bank’s functional currency changed, and fair value gains of ZWG 51…
The commissioning of the University of Zimbabwe (UZ) Polio Laboratory has been described as a landmark achievement in the collective journey toward a polio-free world, emanating from the envisaged improvement in disease surveillance and diagnostics. This state-of-the-art facility stands as a testament to the unwavering commitment of Zimbabwe, in collaboration with global partners like…
Writes Chimeno Azriel In a bid to support the educational and menstrual health needs of girl children in his constituency, Kadoma Central Member of Parliament has launched the ‘Pad Up Kadoma’ initiative to collect and distribute sanitary pads to 20 primary and secondary schools in the city, targeting girls who frequently miss lessons due…
The success of the Zimbabwe United Nations Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework (ZUNSDCF) is hinged on integrated development planning, His Excellency Mr. Edward Kallon, the UN Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator has said. He made the remarks at the 2022-2026 Zimbabwe UN Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework Annual Steering Committee Meeting for 2024 on Wednesday 26 March…
Medical aid societies are an essential vehicle for sound healthcare delivery, the Association of Healthcare Founders of Zimbabwe (AHFoZ) Chief Executive, Ms. Shylet Sanyanga has said. She said this yesterday during a media tour at the AHFoZ Head Office in Harare to familiarize journalists with the medical aid industry. “We’ve been intending to do this…
Writes Edgar Gweshe Birdlife Zimbabwe (BLZ), in collaboration with the Harare Wetlands Trust (HWT) and the Netherlands Embassy in Zimbabwe, has launched an art and essay competition aimed at raising awareness on wetlands protection. The competition, being held under the theme, “Protecting Wetlands for Our Common Future” is open to primary and secondary school students….
To ensure that modern technologies are developed and used in an ethical, safe, and equitable manner, the National Biotechnology Authority (NBA) is leading in the development of a regulatory framework for genome editing in Zimbabwe. The Permanent Secretary for the Ministry of Higher and Tertiary Education, Innovation, Science and Technology Development, Prof. Fanuel Tagwira…
The Zimbabwe United Nations Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework (ZUNSDCF) serves as a critical mechanism for providing strategic direction and policy oversight to the institutional arrangement to drive efforts towards sustainable development in Zimbabwe. This came to the fore in the keynote address by the Chief Secretary to the President and Cabinet given by Dr….
Stakeholders have said the process of coming up with the City of Harare’s Environment and Climate Policy has been very inclusive in several respects. This emerged last week at a multi-stakeholder dialogue forum that brought together representatives from the Government, Local Authorities within the Harare metropolitan area, the Private Sector, and Civil Society to…
Water and sanitation play an important role in the pursuit of Africa’s development aspirations given their direct bearing on all basic social and economic indicators, Hon Vangelis Haritatos, the Deputy Minister of Lands, Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Rural Development has said. He made the remarks during the official opening of the Southern Africa Sub-regional…
100-Seater King Lobengula III offers five-star service 80-Seater King Lobengula I delivers a cruise of a lifetime Dedicated local Victoria Falls Tour Guides on hand for cruises Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe | Khanondo Safaris and Tours has reintroduced its iconic cruises on the Mighty Zambezi River in Victoria Falls after undergoing extensive refurbishment and upgrading…
Zimbabwe’s leading telecommunications provider, NetOne has always been at the forefront of driving digital inclusion and empowering communities through innovative connectivity solutions. With a solid nationwide network and a clear focus on affordable services, NetOne continues to deliver products that speak directly to the needs of the people. Among its flagship offerings is MoGigs…
In the drought-prone district of Mwenezi, Zimbabwe, farmers battle unpredictable rainfall and dwindling agricultural yields. Climate change has made traditional farming methods unreliable, forcing smallholder farmers to seek new solutions. For Chizivano Shava, a lead farmer in the Climate Resilient Livelihoods (CRL) project, innovation is not just an option, it’s a necessity. Supported by…
The African Ministers’ Council on Water (AMCOW) is holding a three-day workshop in Harare to promote the effective management of the continent’s water resources and provision of water supply services. In his address during the first day of the workshop today, Engineer Tinayeshe Mutazu, the Chief Director of Water Resources, Irrigation Development, and National…
On the 22nd of March 2025, the serene mining town of Zvishavane was abuzz with the excitement of young, curious minds and innovative ideas. The STEM Quest Robotics Challenge, held at Errymaple International School, proved to be a groundbreaking event, bringing together over 30 teams from various parts of Zimbabwe to demonstrate their creative and…
Legitimate founders of the Zimbabwe National Liberation War Veterans Association (ZNLWVA) have distanced themselves from concerned citizens planning a demonstration, stating that the organization was not consulted and that they can not participate in illegal activities. The ZNLWVA, led by Comrade Moffat Marashwa is therefore demanding that their name must be removed from the…
President Emmerson Dambudzo (ED) Mnangagwa yesterday in Murehwa, through Dr. Paul Tungwarara, the Presidential Investment Advisor, reaffirmed the sacred debt to freedom fighters in Mashonaland East Province by providing war veterans with the Presidential War Veterans Fund, Borehole Drilling, and Housing Schemes. The event happened in Murehwa Centre on 22 March 2025 and was…
Harare, Zimbabwe – The Eight2Five Innovation Hub, powered by Old Mutual Zimbabwe, has launched the 5th edition of its renowned and award-winning Value Creation Challenge (VCC). This year, the initiative aims to cast a wider net and will see the Eight2Five Innovation Hub team embarking on a nationwide tour to onboard and educate startups and businesses…
The Association of Healthcare Funders of Zimbabwe (AHFoZ) is of the view that the Insurance and Pensions Commission (IPEC) Amendment Bill of 2024 will bring significant disruption which may be detrimental to the sustainability of the medical aid system. This was in response to the announcement on the IPEC social media platform that there…
