Byron Adonis Mutingwende
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Public confidence needed for adoption of biotechnologies like genome editing
ACCRA, GHANA – There is a need to create a science culture among the citizenry to boost public confidence in such emerging modern biotechnology sciences as genome editing, a workshop here has revealed. In his opening remarks at the African Union Development Agency (AUDA-NEPAD) In-country Training Workshop for Genome Editing Communicators today in Accra, Ghana…
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AfDB extends US$289.5 million for energy sector projects in Mauritania
Mauritania’s Minister of Economy and Sustainable Development, Abdessalam Mohamed Saleh, and the African Development Bank’s (www.AfDB.com) Deputy Managing Director for North Africa, Malinne Blomberg, signed, on Thursday in Nouakchott, financing agreements for two energy sector projects in Mauritania worth a total of US$289.5 million, covering solar power generation, transnational electricity interconnection and rural electrification. The…
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Zimbabwe’s maternal health care a threat to human capital development: ZIMCODD
“Of all the forms of inequality, injustice in health is the most shocking and inhumane.” – Martin Luther King Jr.
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Mixed reactions to Chamisa’s abandonment of CCC party
As news filtered that Nelson Chamisa, the leader of the Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) had abandoned the party he formed due to infiltration by the likes of self-imposed secretary-general, Sengezo Tshabangu, people in Zimbabwe had mixed reactions. Nelson Chamisa announced via social media Thursday that he no longer had anything to do with the…
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China smartphone market rebounds
Writes Joseph Waring China’s smartphone market staged a comeback in 2023, with shipments rising and 5G models accounting for 83 percent of the total, data from the China Academy of Information and Communications Technology (CAICT) showed. Shipments increased 6.3 percent year-on-year to 289 million units, compared with a 22.6 percent decline in 2022. The government…
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Genome editing knowledge products solve agricultural, healthcare challenges
Product knowledge of genome editing provides transformative technology in the field of biotechnology, unlocking unprecedented possibilities for solving complex challenges in various sectors, ranging from agriculture and environmental conservation and healthcare. These were remarks by Mrs. Anna Tinarwo, the Chief Director of Devolution and Development Planning in the Office of the President and Cabinet, who…
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NERA Blocks Sengezo Tshabangu from Signing MOU in Bulawayo
There was no way NERA could allow Tshabangu to sign the MOU on behalf of the Citizens Coalition for Change
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A look into the science of genome editing in Africa to optimise agriculture
Genome editing is one of the latest tools that has been developed by scientists to effect changes in organisms of agricultural, medical, and economic importance. The advent of genome editing has increased the available tools and the effectiveness of developing new productive and better-adapted organisms of economic importance. Genome Editing (GEd) involves the deliberate introduction…
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A trans-man’s death catalyses an outpouring of love and action
Writes Catherine Murombedzi Julias’ story reads like cruel fiction. Raised as a girl, Julias spent years conforming to societal expectations for girls and women. He got married and gave birth to two children. But like many transgender people, Julias suffered in silence. He submitted to his husband and society for a decade, becoming increasingly depressed,…
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Destruction of UN world Heritage Sites in Gaza an international crime
The state of Palestine is demanding the Israeli occupation state to return all the stolen artifacts from Gaza heritage sites.
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How to stem the turbulent tides of food insecurity across Africa
Food insecurity in Africa is off track. The situation keeps becoming aggravating as soaring food prices, inflation, conflict, and climate change are plunging parts of the continent into a severe and enduring food crisis, magnifying hunger and malnutrition. This extreme situation is hitting great swathes of Africa in the Horn of Africa and the Sahel particularly…
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President Hakainde Hichilema to deliver keynote address at 2024 Mining Indaba
During his keynote at Mining Indaba, the President is expected to delve into the future of mining in Zambia, outlining his plans to expand copper production and position the country as a major player in the global mining industry
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Reducing HVAC Emissions By Sensibo’s New AI Assistant: Powered By ChatG
OWN CORRESPONDENT Sensibo, the leading Climate Tech IoT company combining smart heating and cooling devices with a more sustainable world, announces the launch of an AI Assistant, powered by OpenAI’s ChatGPT, into Sensibo’s smart heating and cooling products. The AI Assistant understands complex requests from the users and reacts to their intentions. Instead of the…
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Zimbabwe Community Trailblazers Awards: Engineer Kachirekwa honoured with Clean Energy Champion Award
Staff Writer Alternative energy specialist, Engineer Edzai Kachirekwa was last Friday honoured with yet another prestigious award — the Zimbabwe Community Trailblazers Awards (ZCTA) 2023 (fourth edition) where he took home the Distinguished Clean Energy Champion Award. This comes after he clinched the Top Five Innovators of The Year 2023 Award and the Leading Client…
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IOM Annual Appeal Seeks USD 7.9 Billion to Tackle Migration Crises and Fulfil Developmental Promise
The International Organization for Migration (IOM) today launched its first ever Global Annual Appeal for 2024, calling for USD 7.9 billion to support its operations and help create a system that realizes migration’s promise as a force for good throughout the world. The IOM Global Appeal seeks funding to save lives and protect people on the move, drive…
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Who needs a wholesaler when consumers can speak directly to food producers?
Writes Charles Dhewa Fundamental shifts in African food systems are accelerating changes in the food distribution landscape, blurring traditional boundaries between distributors, wholesalers, and retailers. These structural challenges are dismantling the wholesaling business model, forcing wholesalers to continuously rethink their aggregation and distribution strategies to remain relevant. In a fast and fluid distribution landscape driven…
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4th Edition of Zimbabwe Community Trailblazers Awards puts special consideration on health
The 2024 Zimbabwe Community Trailblazers Awards put special consideration on health as highlighted by the theme “Promoting a healthy and mutually supportive community” since health and development are symbiotic. These were the sentiments of Dr. Johannes Marisa in his address at the awards ceremony held at the majestic Harare International Conference Centre, the Rainbow Tourism…
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Science module on communicating genome editing under review
A science module on communicating genome editing – a powerful tool that holds immense potential in revolutionizing the field of biotechnology to optimize African agriculture, is under review in Harare this week. Addressing participants in his welcome remarks today, Dr. Leonard Madzingaidzo, the Chief Executive Officer of the Scientific and Industrial Research and Development Centre…
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Food Security: Experts Advocate Adoption Of Technology And Innovation
Experts and agricultural researchers have advocated the adoption of technologies and innovation to produce intensive agriculture and bridge the yield gap between Africa and other continents so as to ensure food security in the continent. The researchers, from different research groups including the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA), International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI), WorldFish,…
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Human capital flight worrisome
Dear Government of Zimbabwe, I write to you with a deep sense of urgency and concern regarding the alarming departure of skilled professionals from our nation. It has come to my attention that this issue is not receiving the attention it deserves, and I implore you to take immediate action to address this critical matter.…
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ZIST offers Strategy and Advisory to Zim Government
Writes ZIST Media Zimbabwe Institute of Strategic Thinking (ZIST) plays a pivotal role in shaping the future of Zimbabwe through its strategic thinking and advisory services. Established with a clear mission and set of objectives, the Local Think Tank serves as a platform for stakeholders to come together and engage in meaningful dialogue, providing valuable…
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Government urged to incorporate recommendations of MSMEs in 2024 revenue measures
The government has been urged to take into consideration the views of Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) regards the recently introduced 2024 Revenue Measures announced by the Ministry of Finance, Economic Development and Investment Promotion. This came to the fore at a workshop in Harare that was presided over by Dr. Mavis Sibanda, the…
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Shirah and Studendly offer pathways to Canada
Citizens intending to work and study abroad have been urged to make use of Shirah and Studently, platforms that offer pathways to Canada, a country that has opened its doors to 500,000 migrants across the globe. This was revealed by Bukky Wonda, Founder and CEO of Studendry, and Shirah who is also a Canadian Immigration…
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Which is critical, using what you have or looking for what you don’t have?
There is a strong realization by SMEs that knowledge and technologies from outside are not donations but come with negative terms because whoever is providing those resources will eventually benefit at the expense of local economies.
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Climate change, pandemics and global conflicts affecting SDGs implementation
Writes Elvis Dumba Chinhoyi – Mashonaland West Minister of State for Provincial Affairs and Devolution, Hon Marian Chombo, has said there is a need for the acceleration of actions that will ensure the successful implementation of sustainable development goals in the country, which has been hampered by various challenges. Minister Chombo was speaking during the…
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Monica Mutsvangwa comments on gazetted law to protect children and young persons
The enactment of this new law represents a critical tool in the ongoing battle against sexual violations of minors, child marriages, and gender-based violence
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Judicial Service Commission to host a regional symposium on Electoral Justice
The symposium will serve as a platform for sharing experiences, best practices, and innovative approaches to electoral justice among the participating nations.
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Southern African countries face “terrifying and overwhelming” cholera outbreak: Oxfam
Southern African countries need to address some systemic public health issues that are fueling the spread of cholera outbreak
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PAP Staff bemoan their fate under Gayo, petition AU policy organs
The staff stated that they resorted to writing an open letter because they were prevented from appearing before the Task Force set up by the AUC Chairperson who visited South Africa in November 2023 by Hon. Dr. Gayo
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Canadian Immigration Tech founder to spearhead strategic engagements in Zimbabwe
Staff Writer Founder and CEO of pioneering immigration tech startup Shirah and edutech platform Studendly, Ms. Bukky Abaniwonda, is set to embark on a pivotal visit to Zimbabwe from January 14th -January 24th, 2024. Ms. Abaniwonda, a Canadian registered immigration consultant, has successfully facilitated over 2500 individuals and businesses through Shirah and Studendly, empowering them…
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Cyclone Idai: 279 people missing in Chimanimani to be declared dead
When Cyclone Idai hit Chimanimani district in 2019, an estimated 340 people lost their lives while 279 were reported missing up to date.
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Raising the age of consent to 18 years reduces abuse of children: UNICEF
With the legislation passed raising the age of consent to 18 years, Zimbabwe has taken a new step in dealing with sexual abuse of children, which remains too often silent
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Seven richest Africans have more wealth than the poorest half of the continent’s population
Africa’s richest 1 percent own nearly half of the continent’s total financial wealth. A tax of up to 5 percent on Africa’s super-rich could generate an annual amount of $11.9 billion, nearly enough to pay for the 2023 humanitarian requirements for Eastern and Southern Africa Oxfam urges a new era of public action, including public…
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War veterans splinter group dismisses Ambassador Mutsvangwa
A group claiming to be the legitimate Zimbabwe National Liberation War Veterans Association (ZNLWVA) has refuted the recent statement made by Ambassador Christopher Mutsvangwa where he indicated that there will be a new election for the leadership of the freedom fighters. “We would like to clarify the following points. It is important to note that…
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TELA Maize to boost food security in Nigeria: NABDA Director-General
TELA Maize will lead to a substantial reduction in pesticide use, benefiting humans, livestock, and the environment
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AU’s Chido Mpemba hails President Mnangagwa’s stance on ending child marriages
Under the new law in Zimbabwe, anyone having an extra-marital affair with a young person, including physical contact, soliciting or enticing a person below 18 years for extra-marital sexual intercourse would be found guilty
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Top retailer slapped with US$30 000 lawsuit over abuse of customer
Writes Kumbirai Mafunda A top Zimbabwean retailer has been slapped with a US$30 000 lawsuit by a man, who is demanding payment of damages as compensation for causing his unlawful arrest and malicious prosecution over unfounded allegations of pilfery. In April 2023, Farai Chakawa, a resident of Victoria Falls in Matabeleland North province, who was…
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AFCON: Total Energies urged to invest in renewables in Africa
As the Africa Cup of Nations kicks off in Ivory Coast on January 13th, a continent-wide campaign has been launched targeting the tournament’s main sponsor, Total Energies. The Kick Total Out of AFCON campaign is challenging Total Energies’ sponsorship of AFCON, demanding they end new drilling on the continent and seriously invest in renewables. The…
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Local population exhibits interest in Domestic Tourism Festive Season Campaign
The Domestic Tourism Festive Season Campaign, initiated by the Ministry of Tourism and Hospitality Industry in collaboration with the Zimbabwe Tourism Authority (ZTA), managed to promote local tourism and enhance the festive season experience for both locals and the diaspora. Simultaneously, the Meet and Greet Campaign at selected ports of entry sought to warmly welcome…
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Zimbabwe to use FITUR 2024 to harness tourism partnerships, opportunities
Honourable Barbra Rwodzi, the Minister of Tourism and Hospitality Industry has said the country will use its participation at the 44th edition of the Feria Internacional Del Turismo (FITUR) which is the third world’s largest exhibition after the World Travel Market (WTM) London and the International Travel Bourse (ITB) in Germany to create synergies for…
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MCAZ signs MoU with South African Health Products Regulatory Authority
The MoU between MCAZ and SAHPRA will allow the regulators to develop a cooperative partnership towards ensuring access to safe, quality, and effective health products in the respective countries.
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Cornered Mutare City Council acts on poor service delivery after resident’s complaint
Writes Kumbirai Mafunda Authorities at Mutare City Council (MCC) have procured and taken delivery of some fire tenders to enhance the local authority’s emergency response capabilities following a complaint filed against it by an aggrieved resident over poor service delivery. In August 2023, Ephraim Matanda, a resident of Mutare, engaged the services of Peggy Tavagadza and Tatenda Sigauke of Zimbabwe Lawyers…
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African Cup of Nations (AFCON 2024): In Côte d’Ivoire, cultural icons team up to end malaria
The RBM Partnership to End Malaria is continuing to call on donor countries, leaders, and policymakers to increase their support in the fight to eradicate malaria around the world in 2024 and beyond
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Cricket: Brent leaves role as Zimbabwe Women Head Coach
During his tenure, Zimbabwe Women came close to making it to the last edition of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup but agonisingly fell just short in the decisive qualifying match against Ireland Women in 2022
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Engineer Kachirekwa, Musandirire and Mparutsa appointed ENZ board members
Writes Sowell Chikwari Power Giants Operations Director, Engineer Edzai Kachirekwa, Grace Musandirire, founder & MD of Graceland Waters Resort, and Alvin Nyaradzayi Mparutsa, Group CEO of Super C Group, have been appointed board members for the Entrepreneurs Network of Zimbabwe (ENZ), organizers of the prestigious Annual National Iconic Entrepreneurs Awards. Engineer Kachirekwa comes in as…