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CARE Receives $750,000 Grant from Project Management Institute Educational Foundation to Empower Youth in Tanzania and Zimbabwe

Byron Adonis Mutingwende13 minutes ago05 mins

CARE announced that it has been awarded a $750,000 grant from the Project Management Institute Educational Foundation (PMIEF) to launch the “Leading and Learning with Project Management” initiative. This three-year project/initiative will equip 27,000 youth aged 15-19 in Tanzania and Zimbabwe with essential project management skills, fostering their economic, social, and personal development. The project…

UNDP Hosts training on the Role of Customs Officials in Trade Facilitation under AfCFTA

Byron Adonis Mutingwende2 hours ago05 mins

The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Zimbabwe, in collaboration with the Zimbabwe Revenue Authority (ZIMRA) and the Competition and Tariff Commission (CTC), convened a pivotal training titled “Promoting Prosperity Pathways for Women and Youth-led MSMEs within the AfCFTA: Role of Customs Officials in Trade Facilitation” for Border Officials based at Forbes border post between Zimbabwe…

Diabetes Funding in Africa: Addressing the Growing Crisis

Byron Adonis Mutingwende2 hours ago07 mins

Setfree Mafukidze Diabetes has emerged as a significant health burden globally, but Africa faces unique challenges in managing and funding diabetes care. Over 24 million people in Africa are living with diabetes, with more than half of cases undiagnosed. The region also has the highest projected growth in diabetes prevalence, expected to increase by…

Saving banana in Southern Africa from a deadly fungal disease – Banana Fusarium Wilt Tropical Race 4

Byron Adonis Mutingwende5 hours ago019 mins

Writes Dr Mathew M. Abang Grown in more than 135 countries in the Caribbean, Latin America, Asia, Oceania and Africa, bananas and plantains are staple crops for the food security of some 400 million people. With around 15 percent of global production exported, the total trade value of bananas was about USD 7.5 billion…

Human interest stories spur sustainable development: Fatou Lo

Byron Adonis Mutingwende6 hours ago06 mins

Fatou Lo, the UN Women Representative and Chairperson of the United Nations Communication Group (UNCG) for Zimbabwe has urged the media to focus on human interest stories in their coverage to promote sustainable development. She was addressing a UN-Media Seminar on Development Reporting on 21 November 2024 in Masvingo after the journalists had concluded…

2024 NetOne Albun Honde Valley Marathon unites people, showcases tourism tapestry

Byron Adonis Mutingwende1 day ago1 day ago06 mins

The 2024 NetOne Albun Honde Valley Marathon has become a beacon of hope, unity, and purpose, embodying the mobile telephony giant’s commitment to promoting tourism, fostering rural development, and raising awareness about the critical issues of global warming and environmental preservation. These were the sentiments of Engineer Raphael Mushanawani, the NetOne Group Chief Executive…

Zimbabwe’s Groundbreaking CATH-LAB Revolutionises Heart Care

Byron Adonis Mutingwende2 days ago1 day ago07 mins

…Minimal Invasive Heart Procedures Now Offered Locally Writes Wendy Olivier Zimbabwe’s healthcare sector has witnessed a major leap forward with the launch of a state-of-the-art Cardiac Catheterisation Laboratory (CATH-LAB), setting new standards for heart disease diagnosis, treatment, and care. Situated at the Trauma Centre, Borrowdale Hospital in Harare, this cutting-edge facility brings hope to many…

ZINARA prioritises road rehabilitation in promoting Vision 2030: Transport Minister

Byron Adonis Mutingwende2 days ago2 days ago07 mins

Hon. Felix. T. Mhona, the Minister of Transport and Infrastructure Development has reiterated the Government’s prioritization of road rehabilitation as a key economic enabler towards the realization of Vision 2030. The Minister revealed this on the occasion of the 8th Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the Zimbabwe National Road Administration (ZINARA) at the Grant…

COP29 missed the mark in responding to the needs of developing countries

Byron Adonis Mutingwende2 days ago077 mins

Views from Climate Action Network and other CSOs A very bad deal has been passed for people and the planet and as CAN, we will reject the outcome. We are not defeated; we will fight back home, fight in Brazil and we will fix it in Brazil. In Baku, developed countries tried to avoid…

Speaker Mudenda hailed for promoting regional interests

Byron Adonis Mutingwende3 days ago07 mins

The Southern African Development Community Parliamentary Forum (SADC PF) Executive Committee (EXCO) has hailed the Speaker of the Parliament of Zimbabwe, Hon. Advocate Jacob Francis Nzwidamilimo Mudenda, and the Speaker of the National Assembly of Zambia, Rt. Hon. Nelly Mutti, for championing the interests of the SADC Region on the global stage and advancing Parliamentary…

Chinese Embassy partners with TRM to assist Mbare inferno victims

Byron Adonis Mutingwende3 days ago07 mins

Writes Marlvin Ngiza The Chinese Embassy, in partnership with the Teen Rescue Mission on Friday donated stationery, uniforms, and school fees to 100 school children who were selected from the families that were severely impacted by the Mbare inferno that razed down the Mbare complex on 8 October 2024. The packages per family included school…

Zimbabwean Innovator shares an inspiring story at COP29

Byron Adonis Mutingwende3 days ago05 mins

Writes Reginald Tapfumaneyi Baku, Azerbaijan – Zimbabwean Innovator, Simbarashe Gwenzi, who is currently attending the United Nations Climate Change Conference in Azerbaijan representing the country and his organization YEC Fund, shared an inspiring story of his journey. Gwenzi delivered his presentation during the sidelines of the COP29, at an event titled Youth-Driven Sustainable Cities:…

Africa’s Panel of the Future amplifies youth priorities at a High-Level Town Hall

Byron Adonis Mutingwende3 days ago05 mins

Africa’s Panel of the Future members participated at a High-Level Intergenerational Youth Town Hall at the 3-day Shape Africa Summit that took place from 14 to 16 November 2024, at the African Union Headquarters in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. The 2024 Shape Africa Summit, themed “Upskilling for Africa’s Development,” was convened this Africa Youth Month by…

Zimbabwe hosts Privacy Symposium Africa conference

Byron Adonis Mutingwende5 days ago5 days ago09 mins

Writes Wallace Mawire Zimbabwe hosted a three-day Privacy Symposium Africa conference from 19 to 21 November 2024 to deliberate on digital privacy issues in Africa. Minister of Information Communication Technology, Postal and Couriers Services, Hon Tatenda Mavetera, said that the conference offered a unique platform to discuss and exchange ideas on privacy and data…

ZIST to Host Annual Conference in Nyanga

Byron Adonis Mutingwende5 days ago5 days ago03 mins

Writes Alfred Mazungunye The Zimbabwe Institute of Strategic Thinking (ZIST) is poised to host its 2024 Annual Conference in the enchanting embrace of Nyanga from November 27th to 29th. The gathering promises to unite key stakeholders from industry, government, and strategic institutions under the banner of collaboration. This year’s theme, “Leveraging an Inclusive Programming Approach…

Leveraging innovative technology to enhance teaching and learning in school: CAMFED Ghana’s contribution

Byron Adonis Mutingwende6 days ago014 mins

Background The emergence of technology has impacted every facet of our lives, particularly the way we communicate with each other. Indeed, technology has become an integral and indispensable part of our lives to the extent that all sectors of our economy including finance, banking, insurance, health, agriculture, tourism, and hospitality, among others, rely on…

ILO and partners promoting safe marketplaces in Zimbabwe

Byron Adonis Mutingwende6 days ago6 days ago07 mins

The International Labour Organization (ILO) is demonstrating that safe marketplaces are essential for Zimbabwe’s development, and collaborative efforts from stakeholders can ensure their maintenance and improvement. Maria Mutandwa, the ILO Zimbabwe Communication Officer, while addressing media practitioners touring the Chesvingo Safe Market in Masvingo town today, said partners added features of a children’s play…

UN interventions result in significant achievement in Zimbabwe’s healthcare infrastructure

Byron Adonis Mutingwende6 days ago5 days ago07 mins

The UNDP commissioned the new NatPharm warehouse in Masvingo and 178 pharmacy stores marking a significant achievement in Zimbabwe’s healthcare infrastructure. This project, supported by the Global Fund and UNDP in partnership with the Government of Zimbabwe, is part of the larger Resilient Systems Strengthening for Health (RSSH) initiative aimed at improving healthcare delivery across…

African Agri Investment Indaba drives solutions for Africa’s growing food crisis

Byron Adonis Mutingwende6 days ago6 days ago03 mins

The African Agri Investment Indaba which took place in Cape Town and was organised by the African Agri Council, addressed sub-Saharan Africa’s worst food crisis in decades. With over 800 participants from 20+ countries, the event focused on tackling the urgent food scarcity affecting millions. Over 16 million people in Malawi, Zambia, and Zimbabwe…

Drought mitigation in Masvingo Province: UN and partners support irrigation schemes

Byron Adonis Mutingwende7 days ago08 mins

Following the negative impact of the El-Nino-induced drought that affected Southern Africa, Zimbabwe included, the United Nations (UN) country team is supporting smallholder farmers in irrigation schemes in Masvingo Province. One such initiative is the Mushandike Irrigation Scheme located in Masvingo District which is one of the oldest irrigation schemes in Zimbabwe. The scheme…

Smallholder farmers’ savings and lending groups providing lifeline to children’s education

Byron Adonis Mutingwende7 days ago08 mins

“I dropped out of school just after starting my secondary level, there was no point – where was I going to get school fees? What about exam registration fees? Dropping out to help my mother work and to take care of my younger siblings was my option”, said Ashley Marime clenching her jaw, clearly trying…

Livestock farming boosts Zimbabwe’s agricultural sector

Byron Adonis Mutingwende7 days ago09 mins

Livestock farming is vital in Zimbabwe’s agricultural sector because it boosts the country’s economy, food security, and rural livelihoods. Farmers, agricultural service providers, and other actors in the livestock value chain rely on livestock for employment and revenue. In a speech read on behalf of the Parliamentary Portfolio Committee chairperson in the Ministry of…