Joyce Mukucha
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Government Headache on Pfumvudza
By Elvis Dumba Government will miss its 15 November 2021 deadline target for distributing farming inputs under the Pfumvuza/Intwasa Presidential Input Scheme from the Lands and Agriculture ministry. It has been learnt that government faces a transport headache after transporter’s contracted by government through Grain Marketing Board (GMB) to transport the inputs from GMB depots…
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One in 10 children Worldwide lives with Disabilities: UNICEF
By Joyce Mukucha An estimated 240 million children globally are suffering from various disabilities, and experience deprivation in indicators such as health, education and protection. This is according to a new report released by the UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF) on Wednesday. The report includes comparable data from 42 countries and covers more than 60 indicators…
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Zimbabwe-Zambia to Cement Relations
By Joyce Mukucha The sister countries, Zimbabwe and Zambia are working towards strengthening their relationship in different areas including improving the way of doing doing business and finalising the pending areas aimed at benefitting the two nations. This came out this Wednesday during a convened 12th Session of Zimbabwe and Mozambique Joint Permanent Commission on…
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Zimbabwe to Host ICAC Third Edition
By Joyce Mukucha Zimbabwe is set to host the International Conference of African Cultures (ICAC)2021 this November which is aimed at exploring the issues around restitution, return and repatriation of African cultural property held outside the continent. This was communicated by the Minister of Information, Publicity and Broadcasting Services, Monica Mutsvangwa during a post Cabinet…
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Cabinet Approves Hiking of ZBC Licence Fees
Television and radio licence fees are set to go up after Cabinet has received and approved a proposal by the Cabinet Committee on National Development Planning to effect the fees adjustment of the Zimbabwe Broadcasting Corporation(ZBC) Listeners’ Licence Fees. Speaking during a post Cabinet briefing this Tuesday, the Minister of Information, Publicity and Broadcasting Services,…
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AfrlPI Geographical Indications Conference kicks-off
By Muchaneta Chimuka The first ever, Conference on Geographical Indications (GI) under the AfrlPI project in collaboration with the African Regional Intellectual Property Organisation (ARIPO) countries has kick started today (10 -12 Nov) with several representatives from different countries in Africa in attendance. The conference is aimed at unpacking issues to do with trade…
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Ecobank Dedicated to Fighting Mental Health Challenge
By Joyce Mukucha As part of its commitment towards better health, a local financial institution, EcoBank Zimbabwe Limited has taken action on mental health by donating various items to Parirenyatwa Psychiatric Hospital. The donation of items which include assorted medicines to last one year, 40 medical beds, assorted medical equipment , disnfectants, water buckets, television…
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ZIMRA Joins Fight Against Ozone Layer Destruction
By Joyce Mukucha In an effort aimed at helping the government on the implimentation of the Montreal Protocol in Zimbabwe focusing on the major objective of gradual reduction and eventual elimination of man-made chemicals and substances production that deplete the ozone layer and contribute to global warming, the Zimbabwe Revenue Authority (ZIMRA) is tirelessly working…
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Climate Change: Government ready to Tackle Emergencies.
By Elvis Dumba Harare- The Government of Zimbabwe say it’s ready to respond to climate change induced emergencies as the country moves into a rain season. Government said it has noted that climate change induced emergencies are becoming complex and difficult to manage both in Zimbabwe and rest of SADC countries. Government has approved an…
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Wife of Chinese Ambassador to Zimbabwe Donates to Children with Disabilities
By Muchaneta Chimuka ZIMBABWE and China continue to maintain bilateral ties back in history and the relations continue to cement through the unwavering humanitarians supports that they Chinese people are rendering to the vulnerable communities. This Monday Mrs Wang Wei, wife of the Chinese Ambassador to Zimbabwe donated goods US$2 300 to children with disabilities…
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Key Populations Experience Challenges in Accessing Health Services
By Joyce Mukucha According to a number of studies, the timely and enduring access to antiretroviral therapy (ART) by HIV-infected individuals has been shown to substantially reduce the HIV transmission risk, HIV-related morbidity, and mortality. However, there is evidence that in addition to the limited supply of antiretrovirals (ARVs) and linkage to Anti-retroviral treatment (ART)…
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Covid-19, Lack of Funds left Countries Unsupported and Unprepared to Deal with Climate Change Impacts: WHO
By Joyce Mukucha Despite efforts governments are making in prioritizing public health measures to protect their people from climate impacts, many lack the funds to take effective action with a potential missed opportunity to identify and optimize the health benefits of adaptation and mitigation efforts in other sectors, said the 2021 World Health Organization (WHO)…
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ZANU PF Elections, Paradza set for Surprising Win
By Staff Writer Chinhoyi- The forthcoming Mashonaland West Provincial ZANU PF executive elections are set to produce major surprises with Ministry of Information Deputy Minister Kindness Paradza recently outweighing other candidates to clinch the position of the party’s Provincial Chairperson. Paradza who has been reportedly eyeing the post took over the top position of potential…
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50 percent of World’s Population will be Exposed to Natural Hazards by 2030: UN
By Joyce Mukucha By the year 2030, an estimated 50 per cent of the world’s population that live in coastal areas will be exposed to extreme weather events such as flooding, storms and tsunamis, the United Nations(UN) has warned. Marking this year’s World Tsunami Awareness Day on the 4th of November 2021 against this background,…
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ERC Files Complaint Against Chief Charumbira For Partisan Comments Made at ZANU PF Annual Conference
By Staff Writer The Election Resource Centre (ERC) on 3 November 2021 filed a complaint with the Minister of Local Government, Public Works and National Housing, Honourable July Moyo against Chief Fortune Charumbira for contravening section 281 of the Constitution by participating in partisan politics for comments made on 29 October 2021 at the ZANU…
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World Food Price Barometer Surged to a New Peak Reaching its Highest Level Since July 2011′-FAO
By Joyce Mukucha The Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) has recently announced that the UN barometer of world food prices has surged to a new peak, reaching its highest level since July 2011. The FAO Food Price Index, which tracks the international prices of a basket of food commodities, is up 3.9 per cent from September, rising for a third consecutive month. According to FAO,…
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UN mourns with Sierra Leone, Pledges all ‘necessary support’ following Deadly Tanker Crash
By UN News The UN chief has joined the whole UN system in Sierra Leone in mourning the victims of an fuel tanker collision on Friday night in the capital Freetown, that reportedly left at least 98 people dead, and many more injured. UN Secretary-General António Guterres said in a statement issued by his Spokesperson…
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Young Women for ED Launched in Mashonaland West
By Elvis Dumba Chinhoyi- Young Women For Economic Development group has launched its Mashonaland West Chapter in Chinhoyi with calls for young women to take up influential top positions in all spheres of society. Deputy Minister of Women Affairs, Community Small and Medium Scale Enterprises Development Jennifer Mhlanga in her address during the launch in…
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Government Making Strides Towards Protecting Ozone Layer
By Joyce Mukucha recently in Darwendale The government of Zimbabwe through the Ministry of Environment, Climate, Tourism, and Hospitality Industry’s Climate Change Management Department is making concerted efforts in phasing out hydrochlorofluorocarbons( HCFCs) and hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs) to eliminate the production and use of these ozone-depleting substances as encouraged by the Montreal Protocol, a government official…
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ZCLDN Committed to Curbing Drug Abuse amongst Young People
By Joyce Mukucha recently in Chinhoyi Worldwide, the vulnerability of young people to drug abuse has in recent years become a major concern and Zimbabwe is not an exception. According to United Nations’ Department of Economic and Social Affairs, the consequences of widespread drug abuse and trafficking, particularly for young men and women, are all…
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Kudakwashe Tagwirei, a Champion of Black Empowerment
By Tinashe Eric Muzamhindo Business mogul Kudakwashe Tagwirei remains a champion of black empowerment. I am an ardent follower Tagwirei’s business ventures and empowerment initiatives. His Command Agriculture scheme has benefited at least 78 000 medium to large–scale farmers who have benefited under the programme while more than 1.8 million households continue to benefit from…
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Journalists Urged to Disseminate Health Information that Saves Lives
By Joyce Mukucha Described as the powerful arm with enormous potential to influence health-related behaviours and perceptions, the media has been challenged to increase focus on serious public health issues (HIV/AIDS and Covid-19) and urged to report in a positive, educative and awareness raising way to change public opinions. The media has been reminded that…
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Late Msipa’s niece joins fight to unseat Chiyangwa
Banket – ZANU PF Provincial Member, Chrispen Saidi who has been on the spotlight in Banket’s party factional fights has reportedly roped in Blessing Joseph Augustine who is a niece to the late Minister Cephas Msipa, and a ZIMRA employee, Wilfred Dandajena who is from Banket to help financially oil his spirited attempt to unseat…
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Communities urged to Stop Substance Abuse Scourge.
By Elvis Dumba CHNHOYI- The Ministry of Health Care and has called upon communities to take action and become pro-active in ending the substance abuse scourge which has affected many communities. Tichaona Mahachi, Mashonaland West Provincial Mental Health Manager made the remarks during a Zimbabwe Union of Journalists community dialogue in Chinhoyi recently. “Community and…
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Gospel Artist to Release a Virtual Collaboration
A Banket based gospel artist Minister Normal Joseph is set to release a virtual collaboration in time for the festive season which he is currently working on with a South African based Zimbabwean gospel artist Carol Muzambi. Minister Joseph who has two albums to his name namely Fear not (2019), and Position yourself (2021) has…
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State of bus Terminuses in Mashonaland Central
By Calvin Manika Most of the bus terminuses are not being fully maintained at least countrywide, with some areas without any form of infrastructure. Passengers Association of Zimbabwe (PAZ) last week visited Mashonaland Central. In their report on Mukumbura Road Monitoring, Passengers Association of Zimbabwe found out that passengers are traveling and health safety measures…
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Able-Bodied Man Ties Knot with Woman with Disabilities: Shunning Stigma and Discrimination
Love is what happens when two hearts find their happy place right beside each other. It is when one gives his/ her all to someone despite their physical appearance such as a physical disability which many people think can makes it so difficult to achieving marriage goal. This is what happened to Sinikiwe Kademaunga, a…
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ZUJ, UN Commemorates International Day to End Impunity for Crimes against Journalists
By Joyce Mukucha The Zimbabwe Union of Journalists (ZUJ) and the United Nations (UN) have yesterday joined the rest of the global community in marking the International Day to End Impunity for Crimes against Journalists. Ending impunity for crimes against journalists is one of the most pressing issues to guarantee freedom of expression and access…
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Tour de Great Dyke 2021 Edition to Kick-start Tommorow
Preparations of the 2021 edition of the premier cycling event, the Tour de Great Dyke are now at an advanced stage with the cylists who are coming from across the country expected to arrive in Harare on Wednesday the 3rd of November 2021 ahead of the start of the race on Thursday. In a statement,…
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Zim-Britain Strengthening ties in Education Sector
By Joyce Mukucha British Ambassador to Zimbabwe Ms Melanie Robinson yesterday paid a courtesy call on the Minister of Primary and Secondary Education where they discussed various issues aimed at strengthening the education system in Zimbabwe. Ms Robinson said her country was committed to supporting and improving Zimbabwe’s education system through equipping teachers with required…
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Pakistan Celebrates Relationship with African Continent
By Muchaneta Chimuka The Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan in Harare organized Pakistan-Africa and Zimbabwe Friendship Day to commemorate, honor and cherish the strong historical bonds between Pakistan and great continent of Africa in general and Zimbabwe in particular. The event celebrated the rich African political heritage, cultural diversity and the continents immense…
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NASCOH set to Review African Charter on the Rights of PWDs
By Muchaneta Chimuka THE National Association of Societies for the Care of the Handicapped (NASCOH), an umbrella organisation of and for Organisations of People with Disabilities (OPD) will this Thursday hold a review meeting of the African Charter on the rights of People with Disabilities in Harare. NASCOH Acting Executive Director, Mr Henry Mashaya said…
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Insight on Pakistan’ Relationship with Zimbabwe
By Muchaneta Chimuka PAKISTAN has excellent political co-operation with Zimbabwe, the goodwill that translates into an improvement in our economic, trade relations defence, technology agriculture among others. Herald Correspondent Muchaneta Chimuka (M:C) speaks to Pakistan Charge de’ Affairs’ Mr Fariz Hassan (F:H) to get the insight. M:C How does the relationship between Zimbabwe and…
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Transgender People Experience Dilemma of Discrimination
By Joyce Mukucha Feeling discriminated against can be hurtful! Encountering and dealing with discrimination can have negative effect on one’s mental and physical health. When one is stigmatized, they mostly develop a sense and feeling of being an outsider or an outcast from the family and community at large as well as having a perception…
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Governments urged to Prioritize Integrated Water and Climate Action
By Joyce Mukucha The head of the World Meteorological Organisation (WMO) together with nine other international organisations have urged nations to urgently step up and take action to address the water-related consequences of climate change. The message was communicated in a correspondence which was issued last week and directed to world leaders ahead of the…
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Spotlighting Zimbabwe’s Vulnerability Assessment Report in the wake of Climate Change Vagaries
By Tendai Guvamombe The validation of the draft Vulnerability Assessment Report (VAR) held at Mazowe Hotel, in Mashonaland Central Province on the 28th September 2021 by various stakeholders is expected to drive the country towards risk reduction in vulnerability, sensitivity, and exposure as part of climate proofing the socio economic infrastructure. The VAR will directly…
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ILO Warns of Loss of Work Hours Globally in 2021 due to Covid-19
By Joyce Mukucha As a result of the global Covid-19 pandemic, the loss of working hours in 2021 will be significantly higher than previously estimated, as a two-speed recovery between developed and developing nations threatens the global economy as a whole, the International Labour Organization(ILO) has revealed. In its eighth edition of the ILO Monitor:…
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The Lasting Trauma of Infertility and Reproductive Challenges: Individuals Share their Stories
By Muchaneta Chimuka After failing to have children for the past 30 solid years, a Domboshava man is living a traumatic life and to make matters worse his own family members have been stigmatizing and discriminating him. The man who preferred anonymity has named himself “Baba Tatenda” as a way of fighting the stigma said…
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Coal Mining Future in Zimbabwe
By Calvin Manika Zimbabwe is among the nations attending the COP26 conference in Glasgow, Scotland next month. Like many third world countries it has been equally affected with climate change as evidenced with successive droughts and unreliable rainfall in some seasons. The rise in temperatures in many parts of Zimbabwe shows the brutal effects of…
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Pakistan Calls for Kashmir People Recognition
By Muchaneta Chimuka PAKISTAN has called for the recognition of the Kashmir people who have been subjected to the Indian rule for over the past seven decades in Kashmir. Speaking during the Kashmir Black Day commemorations held at the Embassy of Pakistan in Harare on the 26th of October 2021, Embassy of Pakistan Charge de’…
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Let’s Join Hands in Combating Suicide’-Therapist
By Marlvin Ngiza Communities have been urged to play a critical role in reducing suicide cases through offering the desired support for people experiencing difficulties to ensure that they are not overwhelmed by suicidal thoughts. As the month of October,the month of raising awareness on suicides comes to an end,local therapist and counsellor Nyarai Bakasa…
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CAZ Receives US$20 000 Donation from Stanbic
By Joyce Mukucha Stanbic bank has handed over a US$20 0000 donation to the Cancer Association of Zimbabwe (CAZ) which will go towards the purchase of chemotherapy drugs for cancer patients. The donation comes at a time when new cancer cases and deaths continue to increase every year in Zimbabwe. The donation is part of…
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Chinese Companies Creating Industry in Hwange
By Calvin Manika Hwange in the South West of Zimbabwe is endowed with coal and wildlife. It is the epicentre of coal mining in Zimbabwe with the majority mined by Hwange Colliery Company Limited (HCCL). Of late, HCCL has been facing operational challenges and at some point the company engaged in mass retrenchment. Despite the…
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Relief for Learners with Disabilities in Buhera.
By Marlvin Ngiza Learners with disabilities at Manjokota Primary School have been relieved following the establishment of toilets with ramps at the institution. Speaking to Spiked Online Media, Buhera Residents Network Trust Coordinator Leonard Mabasa applauded the authorities for such development citing that it will go a long way in making life easier for learners with…
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Government Introduces Training Programmes for Healthcare Workers
By Joyce Mukucha In an effort aimed at equipping healthcare workers with correct standard operating procedures in the discharge of their duties, government has introduced the National Health Service Training and Induction Modules. Speaking during a post Cabinet briefing on Tuesday, the minister of Information, Publicity and Broadcasting Services, Monica Mutsvangwa said the modules will…