Byron Adonis Mutingwende
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Initiatives to enhance food systems in Africa gain momentum
LUSAKA, ZAMBIA – The vision towards enhancing food systems in Africa is gaining momentum as the continent is positioning itself and giving food and nutrition the necessary attention. This came to the fore at the 14th commemoration of the Africa Day for Food and Nutrition Security (ADFNS) and the 19th CAADP Partnership Platform (CAADP PP)…
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Accelerated implementation of CAADP to improve African food and nutrition security
There is an urgent need to accelerate the implementation of the Comprehensive Africa Agriculture Development Programme (CAADP), a continental framework for agricultural transformation and agriculture-led growth strategy to achieve ambitious targets on food and nutrition security as outlined in the Malabo Declaration. These were sentiments by the African Union Development Agency (AUDA-NEPAD)’s Director of Agriculture,…
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CAADP PP, ADFNS to promote intra-Africa agri-food trade and improved nutrition
LUSAKA, ZAMBIA – The 14th Africa Day for Food and Nutrition Security (ADFNS) Commemoration and the 19th Comprehensive Africa Agriculture Development Programme Partnership Platform (CAADP PP) running from the 30th of October to the 2nd of November 2023 in Lusaka, Zambia will ensure cross-fertilization and provide a platform for sharing experiences and lessons and discussing…
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Botswana to Host the 8th Pan African Forum on Migration (PAFoM-8)
Writes Baboloki Semele Botswana is gearing up to host the 8th Pan African Forum on Migration, scheduled to take place from October 31st to November 2nd, 2023. This momentous event, known as PAFoM-8, will revolve around the theme “Bolstering Free Movement and Trade Nexus in AfCFTA: Optimizing Benefits of Migration, Labor Migration, and Development.” Among…
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Paradzai Mesi and Gift ‘Case’ Amuli descend on Kadoma, Chegutu
Writes Lovemore Chazingwa Two of the most sought-after sungura acts, affable Paradzai Mesi and Gift ‘Case’ Amuli are conniving to mesmerise fans in Kadoma and Chegutu as they play in a marathon show that has become a musical culture. Jimayi Muduvuri of MacSherp Holdings puts together shows every week to satisfy the musical appetite of…
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General Assembly concludes with clear vision for UNWTO and tourism
On 19 August 2023, global tourism leaders further advanced plans for a more ethical, diverse sector led by a growing UNWTO. The 25th session of the UNWTO General Assembly convened for a second day to examine, discuss, and approve the Organization’s work, with a focus on expanding its global presence, ethics and legal frameworks, and…
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Huawei’s Seeds for the Future Program 2023 trains students cutting-edge technologies
Since 2015, Huawei Zimbabwe has been running the program “Seeds for the Future”, which annually offers exceptional young people from Zimbabwe the opportunity to receive training in cutting-edge technologies such as artificial intelligence, cloud computing, and 5G. In his address, H.E. Ambassador Zhou Ding at the official opening ceremony of Seeds for the Future Program…
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ICGEB offers course on biopesticides and biocontrol agents
The International Centre for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology (ICGEB) is offering a course on “Harmonising regulatory requirements for registration of biopesticides and biocontrol agents in Africa: From principles to practice” which will take place in Cape Town, South Africa, from 27 to 29 February 2024. The Scientific Organiser is Dr. Dennis Obonyo Ndolo from ICGEB…
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Regulations and yields threaten global arable profitability
Global arable farm profits have reached record levels over the last year, but European performance is being impacted by new regulations, while there is also a worrying decline in African yields meaning the continent must expand its farmland if it is to feed its growing population. These were some of the findings from the Agri…
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Indian-based horticulture seed manufacturing company to set base in Mashonaland West
Writes Elvis Dumba Chinhoyi – An international agriculture company has been attracted to the country by Zimbabwe’s favourable climatic conditions and investment environment. Right Seeds, an Indian-based horticulture seed manufacturing company intends to set a base in the country. This was revealed by Right Seeds Company Indian Director, Annirudha Tinali, when he led local and…
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Continued detention of Job Sikhala a miscarriage of justice: Amnesty International
Responding to the continued detention of Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) leader, Job Sikhala, who has spent 500 days in pretrial detention, Khanyo Farisè, Amnesty International’s Deputy Director for East and Southern Africa, said: “Job Sikhala’s prolonged detention while he awaits trial is a gross miscarriage of justice and an indictment of Zimbabwe’s judicial system.…
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AU and EU collaborate on Africa’s Continental Transitional Justice Policy
Writes Baboloki Semele The African Union (AU) and the European Union (EU) have formally inaugurated a comprehensive three-year project aimed at providing support to AU member states in their efforts to integrate the African Union Transitional Justice Policy (AUTJP) and embark on transitional justice initiatives at the national level. The project, titled the Initiative for…
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NetOne’s digital innovative packages enhance customer experience and satisfaction
NetOne, Zimbabwe’s leading provider of sustainable and inclusive digital solutions, is dedicated to continuously improving and enhancing its offerings for the benefit of its customers. In response to customer feedback and pain points, NetOne introduced social media USD bundles and made its Khuluma 24/7 offering available in USD denominations. With the new USD social media…
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Workshop looks into benefits and regulation of biopesticides
A workshop by various stakeholders in the agricultural value chain has brought to the fore the benefits and regulation architecture of biopesticides. The workshop is being held in Harare from 24 to 26 October 2023 under the auspices of the Southern Africa Biopesticides Project titled, Enhancing Trade Through Regulatory Harmonisation and Biopesticide Based Residue Mitigation…
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Palestine’s Ambassador to Zimbabwe participates in SADC anti-sanctions commemorations
The Ambassador of the state of Palestine yesterday participated in the SADC anti-sanctions commemorations in Mutoko and Harare in solidarity with Zimbabwe against illegal sanctions. Dr Tamer Almassri reiterated that the state of Palestine condemns the illegal sanctions imposed on Zimbabwe by Western colonial governments which amounts to collective punishment. Ambassador Almassri welcomed the support…
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Musicable Project ends on a high note
The Musicable project by arts and culture organisation POVO Afrika Trust, which started in June 2023, recently came to a successful close, with multiple highlights and successful outcomes. The project, supported by the Music in Africa Foundation, in partnership with the Goethe Institute, saw the mentorship of three women artists with disabilities, Jacqueline Mpofu, Chipo…
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Freddie Gwala, Jeys Marabini to Headline “Rhythms of Southern Africa: A Musical Journey” UK November Tour
From 4 November 2023 renowned legendary artists Freddie Gwala, and Jeys Marabini who have been players in the arts industry for over 30 years will be meeting in the UK for the historic tour themed Headline “Rhythms of Southern Africa: A Musical Journey” hosted by Shanyai Events. The two Southern Africa-based stars, Freddie Gwala who…
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Biopesticides increase agricultural productivity and production
Increased agricultural productivity and production can be achieved through adaptation and use of new technologies such as biopesticides, a senior government official has said. This came to the fore today at a workshop on targeted interventions towards enhancing the registration and use of biopesticides in Zimbabwe that is running from 25 to 26 October 2023…
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Fossil fuel, mining, and extractive industry expansion threaten remaining tropical forests
Indigenous and civil society organizations hold press conference calling on world leaders gathering at the Summit of the Three Basins this week to commit to protecting tropical forests in these critical basins and to scale up rights-based legal protections We are at a critical juncture in the nature crisis: the science is unambiguous about the…
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Marian Chombo warns abusers of Presidential Inputs Scheme
Writes Elvis Dumba Sanyati – The government has put adequate measures to ensure a successful 2023/24 agriculture season by ensuring the timeous availability of agriculture inputs with people being warned against abusing the program. Launching the Presidential conservation farming, Pfumvudza/Intwasa for Sanyati District, Mashonaland West Minister of State for Provincial Affairs and Devolution, Hon Marian…
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Sir John Kennedy Primary School’s environmental club bears fruits
Writes Chimeno Azriel The introduction of Environmental Clubs is benefitting educational institutions like Kadoma-based Sir John Kennedy Primary which joined the Head of State and Government, His Excellency Emmerson Dambudzo Mnangagwa during the 2023 edition of the Harare Agricultural Show where it scooped the best stand award for the schools category. The impacts of climate…
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Gwevedzi return to Theatre in the Park this Friday
Staff Writer The afro-acoustic group, Gwevedzi, will this Friday return to Theatre in the Park starting at 7:30 pm. Still riding high with their latest third album titled One which features several plug tracks including — Angelina — are expected to serenade their fans nonstop. The two-hour performance starts at 7 pm and tickets are…
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Divine Ndhlukula and Jean Oelwang inducted to the Excellence Hall of Fame
The Excellence Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony Gala Dinner was held in the Shelbourne Hotel in Dublin on October 19th to celebrate the induction of Divine Ndhlukula and Jean Oelwang to the Excellence Hall of Fame. Guests enjoyed an evening of drinks and jazz followed by dinner and a “fireside chat” with the inductees. John…
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Speaker of Parliament Hon Advocate J.F.N Mudenda receives global acclamation for Parliamentary work
The Speaker of Parliament, Hon Advocate J.F.N Mudenda, who is in Luanda, Angola, for the 147th Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) Assembly and Related Meetings, being held from the 21st to 27th October 2023, received commendations from the Executive Committee and SADC Group for his sterling contributions to the IPU Executive Committee during his four-year tenure on…
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Universal access to information a cornerstone of development: Minister Muswere
Dr. Jenfan Muswere, the Minister of Information, Publicity and Broadcasting Services has said universal access to information is the cornerstone of development. He made the remarks at the International Day for Universal Access to Information and World Postal Day commemorations at Chivi Growth Point yesterday. “It is crucial for us to realise that universal access…
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Battle for social media space in Israel-Palestine war
Writes Lovemore Chazingwa The conflict in the Gaza Strip has escalated to open public artificial intelligence (AI) warfare as there appears to be a newfound battle for control of leading global social media platforms. The clampdown on perceived dissenting voices on social media platforms is now a cause for grave concern. Those sections and individuals…
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Global unity under serious threat
Writes Lovemore Chazingwa Division among world leaders is one of the reasons the world continues to suffer the scourge of genocides and humanitarian catastrophes, a diplomat has said. Palestine Ambassador to Zimbabwe, Dr. Tamer Almassri said this on the occasion he organized a press conference on the ongoing Palestine/Israeli conflict and voicing solidarity messages for…
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All set for the second edition of job fair
This year is the second edition of the Zimbabwe Job Fair, a two-day event created to ease connections between local job-seekers and potential employers in Harare. Running under the theme ‘Bridging Talent with Chinese Company Opportunities’, the job fair slated for East End Hall at the Harare Exhibition Centre is being organised by local recruitment…
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Eneida Fernandes Becomes New World Bank Country Manager for Zimbabwe
Ms. Eneida Fernandes has officially begun her assignment in Zimbabwe as the new World Bank Country Manager. In her new position, Ms. Fernandes’ priorities will be to effectively lead the Bank’s operational programs and engagement in the arrears clearance and debt resolution efforts, sustain and grow a constructive dialogue with the government, and work alongside…
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IPU’s Angola meeting spotlights role of women and youth in Parliamentary processes
The Speaker of Parliament, Hon Advocate J.F.N Mudenda, and President of the Senate, Hon M.M Chinomona are in Luanda, Angola, attending the 147th Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) Assembly and Related Meetings. Speaker Mudenda is a member of the IPU Executive Committee representing the Africa Geopolitical Group. Concomitantly, he attended the Executive Committee meeting on the 21st…
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NetOne working on improving connectivity
Writes Lovemore Chazingwa Leading telecoms concern, NetOne, is working on improving network connectivity, quashing reports in some sections of the media suggesting that it suffered a backlash from customers over a 10 gig data gift package it rolled out recently. The company was taken aback by the inaccuracies of those reports, insisting that the package…
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Communication and advocacy spurs uptake of genome editing
MOMBASA, KENYA – Dr. Emmanuel Okogbenin, the African Agricultural Technology Foundation (AATF) director for programme development and commercialization has urged proper communication and advocacy to influence the adoption of biotechnology and complementary innovative technologies like genome editing so as to catalyse productivity transformation and improve food system resilience in Africa. He made the remarks in…
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MSMEs critical to sustainable development for Zimbabwe, says Honourable Mutsvangwa
Own Correspondent The Minister of Women Affairs, Community, Small and Medium Enterprises Development, Honourable Senator Monica Mutsvangwa has implored Governments across the world to prioritise Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises as they are key to sustainable development and equitable distribution of resources. Addressing delegates at the 8th World Investment Forum, which took place in Abu…
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Bulawayo Sneaker Expo demonstrates importance of MICE tourism: Tongai Mnangagwa
The Bulawayo Sneaker Expo signals the potential that exists in the Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Exhibitions (MICE) phenomenon, Hon Tongai Mnangagwa, the Deputy Minister of Tourism and Hospitality Industry, has said. “It has been a pleasure to join Bulawayo at this year’s edition, which is the 3rd edition of the Bulawayo Sneaker Expo, an annual…
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John Junior Muchingami’s maiden book gets appraisals
Writes Ronnie Chisamba Harare: A young writer’s maiden book has received appraisals from established fellow artistes and academics. The book was officially launched at the National Arts Gallery’s Afrotopia Restaurant on Saturday last week. Titled Distant Dreams Of Ecstacy, the anthology was penned by John Junior Muchingami (25). It is a compilation of 53 poems…
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Zimbabwe to invest in multi-billion dollar biotechnology industries
President Emmerson Mnangagwa has said his administration is investing in emerging industries such as the multi-billion dollar biotechnology industries as a way of expediting the achievement of an upper-middle income economy by 2030. He made the remarks while officially opening the Great Zimbabwe University Innovation Hub during the institution’s 17th Graduation Ceremony, held under the…
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China Approves “Dozens” of Genetically Modified Corn, Soybean Varieties
Bloomberg writer Hallie Gu reported that “China has approved dozens of genetically modified corn and soybean seed varieties for planting, in a breakthrough move that could eventually boost production and reduce dependence on foreign supplies. “The country is the world’s top importer of soybeans and corn “A national committee set up by the agriculture ministry has approved 37 GM corn seed and 14 soybean…
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Mutambi, Farai date Chegutu, Kadoma fans
Arts Correspondent Kadoma and Chegutu fans are in for another sungura fete as Simon Mutambi and First Farai descend on their environs this weekend at MacSherp Shopping Complex and Mesina Bar in juggling order. The trio plays at MacSherp Complex Friday night, takes their act to Mesina Bar on Saturday, and is back in Kadoma…
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Jongwe Corner hosts Nkosazana Daughter
Writes Lovemore Chazingwa Jongwe Corner this weekend dishes a successive double on Saturday and Sunday as it plays host to one of South Africa’s sweetest voices, Nkosazana Kimberly Nzama trending as Nkosazana Daughter. On Saturday Nkosazana ignites Harare and on Sunday brings the curtain down on her double performance in Chinhoyi. Silent Killer provides cover…
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Kadoma’s Odyssey comes of age
Writes Lovemore Chazingwa Odyssey Entertainment (OE) has worked its way into the hearts of music lovers and enthusiasts alike, with their latter-day hosting of massive gigs headlined by international acts. Last weekend’s Kadoma Music Festival which featured what can be termed ‘The Big Five’ from both sides of the Limpopo added another stripe on their…
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Communication, commercialisation and innovation systems for genome editing intertwined
MOMBASA, KENYA – There is an interconnectedness of communication, commercialisation, and innovation systems related to genome editing, a multi-stakeholder strategic workshop on biotechnology in this coastal city of Kenya that is meant to improve African agriculture has revealed. Moderating a roundtable discussion on insights into genome editing/biotech communication and advocacy, Veronica Mwaba, the Director of…
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Mozambique’s Prof Alsácia Atanásio encourages girls and women to take STEM subjects
MOMBASA, KENYA – There are vast opportunities for women and girls in the science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) subjects, Prof Alsácia Atanásio of Mozambique has said. The scientist revealed this in an interview on the sidelines of the ongoing genome editing strategic workshop in Mombasa, Kenya, that is organised by the African Union Development…
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First regional meeting to drive Common African Agro-Parks vision
Regional Economic Communities in Africa are set to meet this week to drive forward a proposal for mega agro-industrial hubs across the continent that would boost agricultural development. The Common African Agro-Parks (CAAPs) are aimed at boosting regional trade for agricultural commodities, increasing local processing of key agricultural products and reducing food import. This significant event will…
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Scientists call for Africa to adopt gene editing for success of agriculture
MOMBASA, KENYA – Scientists attending the African Union Development Agency (AUDA-NEPAD) strategic meeting on gene editing in Mombasa, Kenya have called for muti-stakeholder collaboration to ensure the success of the biotechnology meant to ensure food and nutrition security in Africa. In her presentation, Dr. Florence Wambugu, the Chief Executive Officer of Africa Harvest, said gene…
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HWPL calls for an immediate cessation of the Israel-Hamas war
Heavenly Culture, World Peace, Restoration of Light (HWPL), an international peace organization, strongly calls for an immediate cessation of the Israel-Hamas war that threatens global security and tramples on the integrity of life. HWPL Peace Advocate and Chairman, Lee Man-hee has condemned the war. “It is clearly shown through reckless violence—which only produces losers—that it…