Byron Adonis Mutingwende
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Zimbabwe seeks to double internet penetration
Writes Hopewell Chibvongodze Harare, March 21, 2024 – Zimbabwe seeks to improve internet connectivity by doubling penetration from the current 70 percent to make e-commerce thrive, Information Communication Technology, Postal and Courier Services Minister, Tatenda Mavetera has said. Mavetera made the remarks on Wednesday in Harare during the Zimbabwe e-trade preparedness assessment national multi-stakeholder consultations…
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Comedian Nigel ‘Nijo’ Maritinyu spreads laughter and inspiration
Writes Shingirai Manyengavana Nigel Maritinyu, also known as Nijo, is a devoted child of God, a loving husband, and a dedicated father. He is a comedian, digital content creator, and entrepreneur who is using his comic talents to bring joy to audiences worldwide. Nijo is set to perform at his All in One Stand Up…
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MEO and iBASIS Expand Global Partnership in Voice and Mobile Services
iBASIS, the leading provider of communications solutions for operators and digital players worldwide, and MEO, the leading Portuguese telecommunications operator through its Altice Wholesale Solutions business, have renewed their outsourcing agreement as preferred partners for international Voice and Mobile services. The strategic partnership has also been expanded to include international outbound SMS and 5G mobile…
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Zimbabwe records strides in upholding women and girls’ rights
Zimbabwe has made commendable progress in upholding the human rights of women and girls as equal citizens, a senior United Nations official has said. These were part of the remarks by UN Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator for Zimbabwe, His Excellency Edward Kallon, at the UN Women International Women’s Day Reception in Harare on Wednesday 20…
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Human Development Report: Increasing polarisation and conflict among major challenges
The world is witnessing increasing polarization, populism, nativism, exclusion, and conflict, according to the 2023-24 Human Development Report (HDR). This was revealed by His Excellency Mr. Edward Kallon, the UN Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator at the dialogue session of the 2023-2024 HDR today 20 March 2024 at Cresta Lodge in Harare. Key dignitaries during the…
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Miles Sampa faces defeat, engages court to disrupt PAP elections
Zambia’ Matero Member of Parliament from the Patriotic Front, and Pan African Parliament (PAP) Committee and Public Accounts (CAPA) Committee Chairman, Miles Sampa, who has developed cold feet in the face of imminent defeat by Chief Fortune Charumbira for the presidency of the continental lawmaking body, has approached the High Court of South Africa, through…
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Gene editing: Time for SA to embrace plant breeding innovations
Plant breeding innovations have significant benefits to offer South Africa. Innovative breeding technologies can help to protect and grow our agriculture and retail sectors, which will also lead to further job creation and economic revenue. These technological advances in plant breeding can also provide enhanced food security at a time when economic and geopolitical realities have…
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Economies not backed by local manufacturing are markets for other countries
Writes Charles Dhewa Most African economies are now driven by the trading of external commodities that are not backed by local manufacturing. For example, in addition to imported food, second-hand clothes businesses are draining African resources as traders import used clothes from Asia and the Global North. Such unfortunate practices are creating employment in countries…
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USD6 million project for Sustainable Development in the Limpopo River Basin launched
In a landmark development, Ministers responsible for Water Affairs from the Republics of Botswana, Mozambique, South Africa and Zimbabwe gathered in Musina, South Africa on 14 March 2024 to officially launch the “Integrated Transboundary River Basin Management for the Sustainable Development of the Limpopo River Basin (LIMCOM-UNDP/GEF project).” The Ministers pledged to ensure that the…
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Zimbabwe celebrates 2024 World Social Work Day
Zimbabwe today celebrates the 2024 World Social Work Day. In her speech to celebrate the day at an event held in the Harare Gardens, the Deputy Minister of Public Service, Labour and Social Welfare, Hon. Mercy M. Dinha said this year’s theme ‘Buen Vivir: Shared Future for Transformative Change’ resonates with the rich and long-cherished…
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Gastronomy heritage promotes a healthy and sustainable society: Tourism Minister
Cookout Competitions introduced by First Lady Auxillia Mnangagwa are in line with the President’s vision of making Zimbabwe an empowered upper-middle-income economy by 2030 so gastronomy heritage is a powerful enabler of a healthy and sustainable society, Hon Barbra Rwodzi, the Minister of Tourism and Hospitality Industry has said. Hon Rwodzi made the remarks during…
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HOSPAZ celebrates Global Money Week (18-24 March 2024) on the Global Platform!
Hospice and Palliative Care Association of Zimbabwe (HOSPAZ) and the whole Aflatoun movement are happy to announce the return of Global Money Week and Aflatoun Day celebrations this March. What is Global Money Week (GMW)? GMW is an annual global initiative raising awareness about the importance of financial literacy so that young people, from an…
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Genuine war veterans are non-partisan, don’t meddle in succession politics: ZNLWVA
A group claiming the legitimacy of the Zimbabwe National Liberation War Veterans Association (ZNLWVA) has poured cold water on claims by a splinter arm of war veterans led by Andrease Ethan Mathibela that reportedly vowed to block President Mnangagwa’s bid to extend his term of office beyond 2028. Cde Samuel Getbusy Mhlanga, the Information Secretary…
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SECZim, Securities Market Intermediaries on Nationwide Financial Literacy Programs
The Securities and Exchange Commission of Zimbabwe in collaboration with Securities Market Intermediaries (SMIs) (licensed entities), including ZB Transfer Secretaries, Custodial and Trustee services, Alpha Asset Management, Datvest and Kreston Zimbabwe, conducted financial literacy and capital market awareness outreach in Masvingo, Zaka Central, North, and South from 13-14 March 2024. The programme is expected to…
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UN hails Zimbabwe government’s stance on persons with disabilities
Harare – The government of Zimbabwe has been hailed for mainstreaming disability issues through the gazetting of the Persons with Disabilities Bill which will go a long way in upholding the principle of aiding meaningful participation of persons with disabilities in all facets of life. Ms. Fiona Adolu, a representative from the United Nations (UN)…
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Scientists at LUANAR say genetically-modified maize has shown resistance to fall armyworm
Scientists at Lilongwe University of Agriculture (LUANAR) say trials have shown that Genetically Modified (GMO) maize seeds are resistant to insects, particularly fall armyworms which affect maize yields in Malawi. The trials for the GMO maize are being done at LUANAR’S Bunda Campus and according to scientists, leaves for maize plants that have transgenes are…
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Ensure electric fence is effective during load-shedding, Safeguard warns
With crime on the increase, leading security firm Safeguard Security has urged those with properties protected by an electric fence to ensure the fence is effective, especially now that load shedding has resumed. It has urged those contemplating installing or replacing an electric fence to ensure it provides the best possible protection and is installed…
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Accountability.Fish Takes On Fisheries, Oceans Secrecy with New Campaign
Writes Ryan Orgera WASHINGTON: Is today’s fisheries management system capable of taking on a bigger role in the future of ocean governance? Or, is it even effectively managing the sustainability of the world’s marine wildlife today? From Accountability.Fish’s perspective, the answer to both questions is no – and the transparency advocacy group is launching a…
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Mashonaland West among best performing provinces as Minister Chombo bags gong
Writes Elvis Dumba Harare – Mashonaland West Province was among the best-performing provinces after Minister of State for Provincial Affairs and Devolution Hon Marian Chombo was awarded the second best performing Minister of State for Provincial Affairs and Devolution during the 2023 performance evaluation results and signing of performance contracts event held at State House…
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Amidst Ongoing Global Conflicts, International Experts Gather to Discuss Institutionalising Peace
In 2023 alone, conflicts like the Russia-Ukraine war, the Israel-Hamas war, and numerous international disputes tragically claimed the lives of over 33,000 civilians and displaced millions. Recognizing this dire reality, Heavenly Culture, World Peace, Restoration of Light (HWPL), an international peace NGO, held its 8th annual commemoration of the Declaration of Peace and Cessation of…
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Release of EP Title Track Video A Response To Public Demand: DroCole
Writes Ronnie Chisamba Hip-hop artiste DroCole – real name Cleopas Lamont Nzerombairi – says the recent release of the video for his latest offering was in response to public demand. Titled Interior Ting, the musical video was officially launched as a follow-up to a track with the same title. The video was unpacked to the…
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Chitungwiza council to establish drugs rehabilitation centre
Writes Hopewell Chibvongodze Chitungwiza town council set to establish a drug rehabilitation centre to assist the community and government by treating drug and substance patients. This was said by the Chitungwiza Ward 16 councillor, Michael Mukashi when he spoke at the drug and substance abuse awareness campaign and march hosted by the Roman Catholic Church’s…
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Israel carries out another Humanitarian aid ambush massacre in Gaza
In another bloodiest premeditated massacre, Israeli warplanes and drones launched salvos of gunfire and missiles targeting a crowd of Palestinians who were waiting for the delivery of food and humanitarian relief supplies at the Kuwait Roundabout in Gaza. Israel is deliberately starving Palestinians and targeting them with military artillery at aid centres. More than 400…
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Traffic Safety Council of Zimbabwe to award 173 safety champions
The Traffic Safety Council of Zimbabwe (TSCZ) today (March 15) awards 173 road safety champions with certificates at a ceremony in Mount Darwin, a senior official has said. TSCZ acting media and corporate communications officer, Vimbai Zhiwakinyu said: “On Friday the 15th of March, we have the road safety champion certification ceremony in Mount Darwin…
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DYANZ urges women with disabilities to participate in economic empowerment initiatives
Writes Marlvin Ngiza The Disability Youth Advocacy Network in Zimbabwe, an organisation that advocates for economic empowerment for young people with disabilities, has challenged young women within the disability constituency to prioritise networking with others for them to grow, be empowered, get knowledge about personal development and explore opportunities that are available to them. The…
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Global Renaissance Investments to host Annual Technology Conference and Exhibition in May
Global Renaissance Investments is set to hold its Annual Technology Conference and Exhibition on May 16, 2024, at the prestigious Rainbow Towers Hotel. The event will convene under the theme “Acceleration of Economic Growth via Technology,” showcasing the pivotal role of technology in driving sustainable economic advancement. “We are excited to bring together industry leaders,…
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Operational expenses push mobile data costs in Zimbabwe
Headline tariffs by the Postal and Telecommunication Regulatory Authority of Zimbabwe (POTRAZ) are competitive in the region. The headline tariffs represent the maximum tariffs permitted by governments or national regulators. In the diagram below, Zimbabwe is shown to be considerably the least expensive after Botswana and on par with Malawi. However one may wonder why…
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New quarry mine in Murambinda to unlock job opportunities
Staff Writer A new quarry mining project in Murambinda is expected to generate employment opportunities for over 50 local employees during the first phase, gradually increasing to 300 employees in addition to numerous indirect jobs during the next development phase. The new quarry mine less than 2km from Murambinda is being spearheaded by Prevail Group…
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SECZim’s #MySchool CSR Project to Boost Financial Literacy in Zimbabwean Schools
The Securities and Exchange Commission of Zimbabwe (SECZim) is excited to announce the launch of its #MySchool Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) project, aimed at raising financial literacy and capital market awareness among primary and secondary school students across Zimbabwe. The initiative, which will run from 1 April 2024 to 31 November 2024, seeks to empower…
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Government applauds UN partnership through ZUNSDCF in driving sustainable development
The Zimbabwe United Nations Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework (ZUNSDCF) has been a vital cog in the collective effort to achieve Vision 2030, as enunciated by His Excellency, President Dr. Emmerson D. Mnangagwa of becoming a Prosperous and Empowered Upper-Middle Income Society by 2030 as well as attaining the global aspirations of the transformation and universally…
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Human development disparities among rich and poor countries: UNDP
Rising political polarization and distrust results in gridlock on global challenges
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World Kidney Day 2024 focuses on Kidney Health For All
Writes Jacob Ngwenya World Kidney Day is celebrated on the 14th of March every year. This year’s World Kidney Day is all about “Kidney Health for All: Advancing Equitable Access to Care and Optimal Medication Practice”. The goal is to raise awareness about the importance of ensuring equitable access to appropriate treatment and care…
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Charity Dlodlo back on stage with one hander
Seasoned screen and stage actress Charity Dlodlo returns to Theatre in the Park with her one-off performance of Once An Actress. The one-woman play premiers on March 16, 2024, starting at 6 pm. According to the synopsis, the play is a powerful and thought-provoking exploration of gender inequality and violence against women, told through the…
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Schools feeding program: Government acquires borehole rigs for nutrition gardens
Writes Elvis Dumba Zvimba – The government has acquired 40 state-of-the-art borehole rigs which will be used to ensure clean water provision for schools in the country. Minister of Primary and Secondary Education, Hon Torerayi Moyo said the borehole rigs will help in the setting up of nutrition irrigation gardens in schools which will help…
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Voluntary National Review takes stock of 2030 Agenda implementation
The Voluntary National Review is to take stock of the 2030 Agenda implementation progress by Zimbabwe and come up with means of sustainable development goals (SDGs) acceleration. The Secretary for Public Service, Labour, and Social Welfare, Mr. Simon Masanga, speaking at the private sector consultation engagement for the 2024 Voluntary National Review at the Royal…
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Vice President Chiwenga officially opens 2024 Tobacco Marketing Season
Vice President Dr. Constantino Chiwenga officially opened the 2024 Tobacco Marketing Season on Wednesday 13 March 2024 where he reiterated that agriculture remains one of the key sectors in Zimbabwe’s accelerated drive to achieve an Empowered and Prosperous Upper Middle-Income Society by 2030. In 2020, the President of the Republic of Zimbabwe, His Excellency Dr.…
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Cimas donates US$13K to Cancer Association of Zimbabwe
The country’s largest medical aid provider, Cimas Medical Aid, under their wellness brand iGO, has donated US$13,753.00 to the Cancer Association of Zimbabwe in the capital as part of their Corporate Social Responsibility programs. The donation was in the form of proceeds raised from the annual iGo half marathon powered by Cimas, held in November…
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Public Service Commission on user trials of AVM buses
AVM Africa has engaged the Public Service Commission for user trials of its prototype demonstration AVM bus for some time. The AVM City Bus is locally manufactured by AVM Africa (Pvt) Ltd. The Public Service Commission, the largest employer in the country, which offers its bus transportation to civil servants in provinces and districts across…
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Harnessing the Power: The Vital Role of African Young Women in Leadership
By Tag a Life International Women’s empowerment and gender equality are critical components for achieving sustainable development. Recognizing this, the Commission on the Status of Women (CSW), a principal global intergovernmental body, catalyzes promoting women’s rights and gender equality. This is why our organisation, Tag a Life International (TaLI) works to build young women’s Voice,…
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Remarkable progress for GEF-BUPUSA Project in building resilience against climate shocks
The governments of Mozambique and Zimbabwe have recorded remarkable progress in building resilience against climate shocks, including floods and drought in the Buzi, Pungwe, and Save River Basins (BUPUSA), shared exclusively by the two countries. The progress was recorded under the Global Environment Facility (GEF) – funded Management of Competing Water Uses and Associated Ecosystems…
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Revealing the mystery around the flop of Shanyai Events Show
Writes Tsitsi Ndabambi Diaspora-based Promoter Shanyai Events faced an unexpected downfall, leaving audiences bewildered and raising suspicions of sabotage. Despite meticulous organisation, top-tier venues, and a groundbreaking marketing strategy, the turnout for the events fell drastically short of expectations. Shanyai Events had left no stone unturned in ensuring flawless execution, securing prime venues well in…
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Africans Can Solve TB, the Disease that Haunts us—Here’s How
Writes Khisi Mdluli I was born in Brakpan, Johannesburg, South Africa, and grew up in eSwatini (known then as Swaziland). People in these two countries share one predominant fear: unemployment. Other worries in these countries and others in the region include unwanted pregnancies, low income and food safety. The diseases that are dreaded the most are cancer…
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International Institute of Philanthropy dismisses ZIMCHE fake degrees allegations
International Institute of Philanthropy (IIP) press statement THE INTERNATIONAL INSTITUTE OF PHILANTHROPY, IIP, IS REGISTERED AND ITS OPERATIONS ARE ABOVE BOARD IN LINE WITH ITS MANDATE. ALL IIP HONORARY AWARD RECIPIENTS REMAIN HONORARY DOCTORATE OF HUMANE LETTERS, DHL HONORARY AWARD RECIPIENTS AND THE ZIMBABWE COUNCIL FOR HIGHER EDUCATION HAS NO JURISDICTION OVER IIP…
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Marriage clinic launched to reduce divorces
Own Correspondent The Founder and Visionary of the Unstoppable International Family Church (UIFC), Apostle Tinotenda Saruchena, has launched the marriage clinic which comes in the form of all-night prayers every second Friday of every month with the focus to provide counselling to couples, teaching young couples about the principle of marriage and to pray for…
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Vickie Maponga’s talkshow continues to inspire many lives
Writes Chimeno Azriel One of the fast-growing and well-followed talk shows, Another Chance, is continuing to inspire many through some of its sessions, meetings, and workshops which are mostly held virtually and physically. Recently, Vickie Maponga’s show hosted an all-ladies conference which was held last Saturday in Belgravia, Harare. Running under the theme ” Let’s…