Byron Adonis Mutingwende
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Zimbabwe’s Structured Currency: Unique but not exactly useful
Writes Sermon Mazheve The Zimbabwe economic experiment continues. They say once bitten twice shy, Zimbabwean citizens have been beaten so much by the central bank they have lost count! The new Governor of the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe Dr John Mushayavanhu is yet to announce another unique form of currency that to the best of…
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Interrogating Zimbabwe’s New Currency
Writes Engineer Jacob Kudzayi Mutisi Today Zimbabwe launches a new currency. The key question is: Were you consulted about the NEW currency? The whole approach needs to be changed. The true value of money is in the public confidence. Zimbabwe has had a turbulent history with its currency, marked by hyperinflation and multiple currency failures…
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ZINARA takes Parliament on a tour of Mbudzi Interchange
Writes Muchimba Faro, Parliament of Zimbabwe Media Desk The Parliamentary Portfolio Committee on Transport and Infrastructural Development is on a three-day tour, starting with the Mbudzi Interchange, to get an appreciation of infrastructural development projects across the country including road rehabilitation. The Committee is accompanied by officials from the Zimbabwe National Road Administration (ZINARA).…
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Registrar of companies implements first response to devolution
By Hopewell Chibvongodze Harare, April 04, 2024 – The Department of Deeds, Companies, and Intellectual Property is implementing an Intellectual Property Management System (IPAS 4.0) which will allow online application of Intellectual property. In an Interview, the organisation’s chief registrar, Willie Mushayi, said this is a web system, which will allow an online transaction that…
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Zimbabwe declares drought a disaster, joining Malawi and Zambia
Zimbabwe’s president declared a state of national disaster over a drought that’s curbed farm output in the southern African nation. The announcement follows similar declarations last month in neighbouring Zambia and Malawi, where poor rainfall has cut production of the staple corn and other grains and contributed to higher food prices that have hurt poor…
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Israel turns Gaza’s al-Shifa hospital into ruins after two-weeks of raid
Ambassador of the state of Palestine to Zimbabwe, Dr Tamer Almassri condemns in the strongest terms the Israeli occupation forces’ two-week raid into Gaza’s biggest hospital, leaving it in complete ruins with over 400 Palestinian civilians including doctors killed who had sought shelter within the hospital compound. Dozens of bodies, some decomposed, have been found…
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Legislators call for establishment of the Disability Commission
Members of Parliament have proposed to amend the constitution to pave the way for a Disability Commission so that People with Disabilities (PWDs) issues in the country are adequately addressed. This came out clearly during this year’s access to Information Communication Technology (ICTs) by People with Disabilities Indaba organised by Signs of Hope Trust held…
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Transforming agricultural shows, trade fairs and competitions into genuine knowledge management platforms
Writes Charles Dhewa Who really benefits from expos such as agricultural shows, trade fairs, food festivals, cooking competitions, and several other bandwagons? How do those who benefit do so? Without clear methods for evaluating these events, it is difficult to get correct answers to such questions. There is a strong feeling among many people that…
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Matetsi Victoria Falls appoints DACH Market Representation
(Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe) April 2024 – Family-owned and independently run, Matetsi Victoria Falls is a beautifully designed, award-winning, luxury safari lodge situated on the banks of the Zambezi River, within its own 136,000-acre pristine wilderness – Matetsi Private Game Reserve – offering a truly unique experience, that can be enjoyed by guests from around the…
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PGI takes Presidential Borehole Scheme to rural Plumtree
Staff Writer Prevail Group International (PGI) has taken its borehole drilling scheme to rural Plumtree to provide villagers desperate for portable clean water. Plumtree, a district in Matabeleland South province is facing a grave water crisis worsened by an El Nino-induced drought. Several water sources have since dried up, with villagers walking long distances to…
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How SADC can promote industrialisation for resilient and sustainable economic growth
Kudzai Taruvinga Industrialisation is the period of social and economic change that transforms a human group from an agrarian society into an industrial society. This involves an extensive re-organisation of an economy for manufacturing. Industrialisation, with strong linkages to domestic economies, will help African countries achieve high growth rates, diversify their economies and reduce their…
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FAO, West African Nations To Tackle Flood Impacts On Food Security
The Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations (FAO) and representatives from West African nations have converged on Abuja to explore diverse ideas to better handle flood risks affecting food security in the sub-region. The goal is to foster a collective approach towards more proactive flood risk mitigation with shared knowledge from different actors…
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New Immigration rules a new form of modern day slavery for Care Workers
By Eng Jacob Kudzayi Mutisi In a move aimed at reducing legal migration numbers to the UK by around 300,000, on Monday, 4 December 2023, the Home Secretary unveiled a series of significant measures, including introducing laws that ban care workers from bringing in their dependents. The protectors of immigrants should emphasise on the importance…
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Swedish Embassy in Strategic Partnerships in Economic Empowerment, Environment and Climate Change
The Embassy of Sweden in Zimbabwe’s partnerships are driven by the strategic imperative to create space for the pursuit of new strategic areas, particularly within Economic Empowerment and Environment and Climate Change. The remarks, through a press release, come as the Embassy has been made aware of an article circulating published by The Mirror, 28…
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Enforcement of drink-driving countermeasures ensures a safe Easter: SAAPA
OWN CORRESPONDENT During Easter, the Southern African Alcohol Policy Alliance (SAAPA) reaffirms its commitment to promoting safer roads and communities by advocating for the advancement and enforcement of drink-driving countermeasures. In alignment with the World Health Organization’s SAFER initiative, SAAPA urges governments across the Southern African region to prioritize road safety measures to prevent alcohol-related…
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EU driving initiatives on women empowerment in Zimbabwe
The European Union (EU) is a key partner with the Government of Zimbabwe and other stakeholders in driving women’s empowerment in the country. On 27 March 2024, Team Europe, joined by Switzerland, hosted a special event in Epworth to celebrate International Women’s Day. Honourable Monica Mutsvangwa, the Minister of Women Affairs, Community, Small and Medium…
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Zimbabwe Showcased in Global Video Series: Climate Action Explained
Zimbabwe takes center stage in a groundbreaking video series titled Climate Action Explained, spotlighting exemplary initiatives worldwide in combatting climate change. This initiative comes at a crucial moment as countries grapple with the escalating impacts of climate change. The series, featuring four compelling narratives, delves into the human dimension of climate action, narrated by esteemed…
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Announcing the Zimbabwe Investment Summit – 2nd and 3rd May, 2024
On 2nd and 3rd May 2024, Zimbabwe Minister of Finance, Economic Development and Investment Promotion, Hon. Prof. Mthuli Ncube, and Mr. Tafadzwa Chinamo, the CEO of Zimbabwe Investment Development Agency (ZIDA) will host an investment summit at the Radisson Hotel, Kempton Park, near OR Tambo International. The summit theme “People you can invest in” is…
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ZICCO pledges to uplift musicians’ living standards
The recently established Zimbabwe Council of Copyrights (ZICCO) has pledged to uplift the lives of musicians. This follows the setting up of funeral policy and medical aid schemes for its members across the country. ZICCO CEO, Tafadzwa Masembura, said musicians have long suffered the shame of having to beg from well-wishers to pay for medical…
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ZIST Makes Waves: Hosting the Business Leaders Forum Launch
Writes Nyasha Machekano In the heart of Harare, a groundbreaking event is set to unfold that promises to shape the future of commerce in Zimbabwe. The Zimbabwe Institute of Strategic Thinking (ZIST) is poised to host the inaugural Business Leaders Forum on March 28, 2024. This forum isn’t just another conference; it’s a beacon of…
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Asia’s vision for collaboration, global responsibility
“The center of gravity of global economic development is shifting to Asia. With the rapid rise of Southeast Asian countries such as Malaysia and Indonesia, Asia has now become the most dynamic and vital region in the world, and China through the ‘Belt and Road’ Initiative and other projects, cooperation with neighboring countries, is playing…
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NetOne’s Crackdown on Unauthorised Airtime Dealers: Protecting Consumers and Curbing Exorbitant Prices
Mobile network operators play a vital role in providing communication services to millions of people worldwide. In Zimbabwe, NetOne stands as one of the leading telecommunications providers, catering to a significant portion of the population. However, a concerning issue has emerged in recent times, with unauthorized airtime dealers selling NetOne airtime and SIM cards at…
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Presidential solar scheme on the cards
Staff Writer In yet another innovation for the Second Republic, a new Presidential Solar Scheme is being rolled out in Glein View Harare, and is expected to go across the country’s 10 provinces by an independent power producer which says it will rent rooftops of homes to install solar panels to generate power to be…
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NetOne distances itself from inflated Zimbabwe dollar, USD rate for airtime
NetOne, the leading government-owned mobile telephone company has dismissed a post by journalist Hopewell Chin’ono alleging that it is now using a rate of Z$40,000 to US$1 for airtime sales. In his post on X, formerly Twitter, Chin’ono argues that Zimbabwe is in hyperinflation and has the highest inflation rate in the world. “Hyperinflation is…
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Author Anesu Masvaure reaches out to Alpha Cottage Orphanage
As part of her philanthropic work, the author of the Christian book, “Hearing The Voice of God”, Anesu Masvaure, has pledged to give 10 percent of her book sales to the Alpha Cottage Orphanage based in Masvingo. Speaking to this publication in an interview, Masvaure said she has a soft heart for the emancipation of…
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MSF calls for global emergency stockpile of Ebola treatments
A decade after the world’s deadliest outbreak, treatments have been developed but aren’t available to people who need them most.
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Philanthropist Fagio Marowa honoured for assisting underprivileged learners
Writes Marlvin Ngiza Some learners in rural areas end up failing to proceed with education or abandon school due to lack of learning indispensables which include school fees, stationery, and clothing, a scenario which has dragged and kept rural areas in poverty. One of the necessities that many learners in rural areas have been lacking…
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ZPHCA grassroots women building back communities devastated by disasters
The Zimbabwe Parents of Handicapped Children Association (ZPHCA), through working closely with grassroots women, is taking a leading role in building back their families and communities affected by climate change in Zimbabwe. On the 25th of March 2024, 24 grassroots women affected by climate change gathered in Harare for a Reflection, Planning, and Consultative Forum…
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NBSZ and partners on a blood drive campaign
Writes Marlvin Ngiza The National Blood Services Zimbabwe in partnership with the Shincheonji Volunteers, Youth Vibes Afrika, and The City of Harare successfully hosted a blood drive initiative in Warren Park 1, Harare, on Saturday at a community outreach held at Magamba Hall. The partnership which was meant to mobilise people from the church, young…
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Mashonaland West targets to surpass 45 000 hectares of Winter Wheat
Writes Elvis Dumba Banket – Mashonaland West Province intends to surpass 45,000 hectares of irrigated wheat as the winter wheat season for 2024 beckons. This was revealed by Mashonaland West Province Minister of State for Provincial Affairs and Devolution, Hon Marian Chombo during an agricultural stakeholders interactive meeting on agricultural programs held at Banket Sports…
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All hands on deck to revive PAP: President-elect, Chief Charumbira
President-elect of the Pan African Parliament (PAP), Chief Fortune Z. Charumbira has said it is now time to put behind unnecessary fights for positions and bring together all stakeholders to revive the continental legislative body in pursuit of sustainable development. Chief Charumbira was re-elected as President of the Pan-African Parliament (PAP) at the recently concluded…
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Zimbabwe values bilateral consultations with Brazil
Writes Hopewell Chibvongodze Harare, 25 March 2024 – Zimbabwe takes its consultations with Brazil very seriously and is working towards identifying new priority areas for cooperation in an open and cordial atmosphere, a government official has said. Foreign Affairs and International Trade, acting secretary, Rofina Chikava said this during her opening remarks at the first…
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SECZim Empowers Young Minds at GMW Financial Literacy Exhibition
In a bid to promote financial literacy among Zimbabwe’s youth, the Securities and Exchange Commission of Zimbabwe (SECZim) participated in the second edition of Global Money Week (GMW) schools’ financial literacy exhibition hosted by the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) at their sports club in Mabelreign, Harare. The campaign, which commenced on 18 March 2024…
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Vision 2030 a key tool to build a lasting legacy
Writes Dr Tinashe Muzamhindo Introduction: Vision 2030 remains a brilliant and strategic plan to foster growth and development in Zimbabwe. Developing a robust plan to achieve Vision 2030 is essential for guiding collective efforts towards sustainable development in Zimbabwe. President Mnangagwa’s Vision 2030 for Zimbabwe exemplifies his exceptional leadership qualities and an unwavering commitment to…
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Gayo, Sampa fail to stop Chief Fortune Charumbira from contesting PAP Presidency
Following defeat by Hon Senator Chief Fortune Charumbira in the bid to represent the Pan African Parliament (PAP)’s Southern Region Caucus, Hon Miles Sampa, a legislator from Zambia, working with his erstwhile comrade, Hon Ashebir Gayo of Ethiopia, made frantic efforts to block today’s candidate for the top post of the continental legislative body in…
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‘Opportunity Crops’ Could Boost Nutrition across Africa
Agriculturist Cary Fowler is best known as the former executive director of the Global Crop Diversity Trust and co-founder of the Svalbard Global Seed Vault, which houses more than 1.2 million seed samples covering every crop variety imaginable on an island in the Norwegian Arctic. Now he’s engaged in an ambitious new plan to use the genes…
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148th Assembly of IPU spotlights importance of parliamentary diplomacy
Hon. Advocate Jacob Francis Nzwidamilimo Mudenda, Speaker of Parliament, and Hon. Mabel Memory Chinomona, President of the Senate are currently in Geneva, Switzerland attending the 148th Assembly of the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) being held under the theme “Parliamentary Diplomacy: Building Bridges for peace and understanding”. The spring edition of the IPU Assembly has drawn over…
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All set for political consultations between Brazil and Zimbabwe
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Trade is scheduled to hold Political Consultations with the Ministry of External Relations of the Federative Republic of Brazil at Munhumutapa Building in Harare on 25 March 2024. The above was revealed by Mr. M.C. Mukura, the Spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Trade. “The…
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Philanthropist Matuka celebrates birthday by donating to people with disabilities
Writes Marlvin Ngiza Teen Rescue Mission Director, who is also a philanthropist, Abraham Matuka, has celebrated his birthday by descending to rural areas with assistive device donations to people with disabilities in Rusape. The donations have seen two beneficiaries in village 9 of Rusape having a mobility burden taken off their shoulders. One of the…
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Development planners told to value wetlands
By Hopewell Chibvongodze Harare, March 22, 2024 – The Ministry of Environment, Climate and Wildlife has warned developmental planners against ignoring the importance of wetlands and the accompanying bio-diversity loss through the destruction of wetlands. Wetlands play a vital role in maintaining water quality and bio-diversity, yet they are often overlooked in development planning,” said…
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NetOne Pvt Ltd Boasts Extensive Network Coverage, Empowering Rural Connectivity
In this digital age, where connectivity is key, NetOne Pvt Ltd has emerged as a powerhouse in the Zimbabwean telecommunications industry. With an expansive network coverage that extends to even the most remote areas, NetOne is bridging the digital divide and empowering marginalized communities across the country. The company’s Chief Commercial Officer, Mr. Learnmore Musunda,…
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TACTiC: An unprecedented project to tackle tuberculosis among children
A new initiative aims to improve TB testing and treatment of children, who are particularly vulnerable to the potentially fatal disease. Every three minutes, a child dies from tuberculosis (TB) somewhere in the world. And more than half of all children with TB are never diagnosed. Upon the release of a new set of recommendations…
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Blow for Miles Sampa as Court dismisses suit seeking to stop PAP Bureau election
Pan African Parliament Presidential hopeful, Miles Sampa was left with egg on the face after a South African High Court in Gauteng on Thursday, dismissed the suit filed by a member of Botswana delegation to the Pan-African Parliament (PAP), Hon. Christian Greeff against the Clerk of the PAP, Ms. Lindiwe Khumalo and the Chairperson of the Southern Region…
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50 women, youth entrepreneurs sponsored to train in e-commerce
Writes Hopewell Chibvongodze Harare, March 21, 2024 – A local online company has offered scholarships to 50 women and youth entrepreneurs to train in e-commerce. “This program aims to equip them with the necessary skills and knowledge to thrive in the digital economy. Additionally, upon completion of the training program, Tofara Online is committed to…
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Flowing Towards Harmony: Using Transboundary Water Cooperation for Peace in Southern Africa
Written by Dr Loreen Katiyo, Transboundary Water Governance & Environmental Specialist- GWPSA and Leticia Ngorima, Regional Communications Specialist-GWPSA Growing populations and climatic impacts are placing unprecedented pressure on water resources. This is true of the Southern African Development Community (SADC) region which comprises 16 Member States, whose population in 2018, was estimated to be at…