Community
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UK-based couple ploughs back, rallies community in clinic construction
Writes Elvis Dumba Chitomborwizi – A couple from Chitomborwizi, Makonde District in Mashonaland West Province, based in the United Kingdom, has joined hands with the local people in constructing a clinic for locals currently traveling at least 12 km to access primary healthcare services. Gloria Munetsi who hails from here but is now based in…
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Unity Accord remains a catalyst for sustainable, inclusive development
As we commemorate this National Unity Day, it is also critically important that we safeguard and advance our national interests.
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Cholera a medieval disease that should be contained: ZLHR
According to the Ministry of Health and Child Care, more than 200 people are suspected to have fallen victim to the cholera outbreak in several parts of the country, while more than 130 people have been hospitalised since February 2023.
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ViCAZ urges youth to refrain from abusing drugs and alcohol
Writes Rebecca Munetsi The Visionary Cadres Association of Zimbabwe (ViCAZ) is appealing to youths to refrain from abusing drugs and alcohol during this festive season. Registered under the Zimbabwe Youth Council in the Health and Social Welfare Sector, the organization recently won an award for being the most recognized organization taking an active role in…
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Stand-alone budget for infection prevention and control pertinent
There is a need for countries to have a stand-alone budget for the infection prevention and control (IPC) programme to prevent healthcare-associated infections and future outbreaks, it has emerged. In her official opening remarks for the media briefing on the advocacy for a domestic IPC budget held in Harare today, the Director of Nursing Services…
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Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) important for good healthcare: ICAZ Trust
Writes Infection Control Association of Zimbabwe Trust (ICAZ T) BACKGROUND: WHO ARE WE? The Infection Control Association of Zimbabwe Trust (ICAZ T) was set up in 1993 as an organisation that promotes Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) in healthcare facilities in the community and the country at large. It is made up of individuals…
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NetOne provides end-of-year Christmas groceries to Zimcare Trust Zambuko Centre
As the festive season approaches, NetOne said it is dedicated to making a meaningful contribution to Zimcare Trust Zambuko Centre.
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Gender equality and women empowerment to be topical at CSW68
To transform the status and condition of women, there must be a recognition of the need to transform policies and services of public institutions with a view to promoting transparency and access to information
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Anglican Church driving waste management practices
Writes Rebecca Munetsi Anglican Church congregants have been urged to practice good waste management practices such as sorting at home, church, businesses, and in their communities to safeguard and keep the environment clean. Speaking during a recent Partners in the Gospel Comprehensive Climate Change Knowledge and Climate Justice Campaign (PCC) Waste –Smart We Care Campaign,…
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COP28 has marked a pivotal turn in the global climate narrative
The final agreement at COP28 signals what many are calling the “beginning of the end” of the fossil fuel era. It lays the groundwork for a swift, just, and equitable transition that is underpinned by deep emissions cuts and scaled-up finance.
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National Strategy to Prevent and Respond to Gender Based Violence (2023-2030) launched
The government has put in place legal and policy frameworks backed by institutional mechanisms that are working towards Gender Based Violence prevention and response.
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Yeukai Washe: Rising Gospel Diva In Eternal Prayer For Homeland
Writes Wellington Zimbowa Almost 10 000 kilometers away from her homeland after migrating to the United Kingdom at the turn of the millennium, Yeukai Mhandire, remains in contact with her folks in prayer and song. Her songs are mainly in Shona, her mother’s language as they touch on different faith-based and social issues salient in…
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South Africa, Vietnam deepen cooperation
South Africa’s Deputy President Mashatile and Mrs. Mashatile arrive at the Main Entrance of the Presidential Palace and are welcomed by Ms. Võ Thị Ánh Xuân, Vice President of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam. The Deputy President is on a working visit to the Socialist Republic of Vietnam. South Africa and Vietnam enjoy friendly and…
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Zimbabwe’s Gender Equality Index Report a crucial step in fostering gender equality
The Zimbabwe Gender Equality Index (GEI) is a tool to measure gender equality progress.
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REDAN contaminates fuel with water
By Lloyd Rabaya In a shocking incident, energy giant Redan yesterday contaminated unsuspecting clients’ cars with water, Spiked Online Media can exclusively reveal. According to an insider who requested anonymity, at least six cars were refueled with water yesterday evening after the heavy rains that hit the capital city. “Redan put water instead of petrol…
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Judge throws out Chishawasha villagers’ appeal
A High Court judge has struck off the roll an application by some villagers in Chishawasha seeking to stop the urbanisation process taking place in the area ruling that it was not urgent. In her judgement, delivered on the 7th of December 2023, High Court Judge Honourable Justice Emilia Muchawa ruled that the matter was…
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Link between mental health and green spaces: Go Green
Proponents of environmental sustainability, Go Green, on 9 December 2023 made use of a sports tournament held at the First Capital Bank Sports Club in Harare to raise awareness of the benefits of planting trees. Speaking at the tree planting event, Tinotenda Warambwa, the Chairman of the Go Green Association of Zimbabwe paid tribute to…
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Kadoma-based churches partner Forestry Commission in planting trees
Writes Chimeno Azriel With the climate change, Churches in Kadoma came together to commemorate tree planting. Evangelical Fellowship of Zimbabwe partnered with the Forestry Commission and Environmental Management Agency ( EMA) in mobilising of plantation of trees on Church properties. EFZ Mashonaland West leadership descended in Kadoma last Tuesday to witness the handing over tree…
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Pioneer Biochar Project Set Up in Rushinga
Writes Tafadzwa Muranganwa An innovative carbon credit initiative involving the production of biochar has been established in Rushinga, Zimbabwe, marking a strategic entry into the carbon trading markets. This pioneering artisanal biochar project is a collaborative effort between HempConnect, a local carbon removal company, and the Organic Farming Academy (OFA), focusing on utilizing baobab shells…
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African Parliamentary Union meeting tackles terrorism, economic challenges and trade
The 80th Session of the Executive Committee and the 45th Conference of Presidents of National Parliamentary Assemblies of African the Parliamentary Union (APU) take place from the 11th to the 15th of December 2023, in Abidjan (Côte d’Ivoire) is focusing on combating insecurity and terrorism, factors of political instability and recession, and the development of…
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Third International Conference on Public Health in Africa Wraps Up with Bold Resolutions
Writes Baboloki Semele in Lusaka, Zambia The curtains closed on the Third (3rd) International Conference on Public Health in Africa (CPHIA 2023) in Lusaka, Zambia, leaving a trail of ambitious resolutions. Distinguished attendees, including African Heads of State, health ministers, leading scientists, innovators, and researchers, participated in the theme “Breaking Barriers: Repositioning Africa in the…
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Nedbank bankrolls competent Netball Premier League
Leading financial services giant, Nedbank, has bankrolled the Premier Netball League (PNL) that has had a successful season. In her keynote address at the awards ceremony to recognise outstanding players this season, Ms Latifa Kassim, the Executive Head of Treasury at Nebank Zimbabwe said the event is meant to celebrate spectacular sports personalities who have…
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PWDs more vulnerable to gender-based violence
Writes Marlvin Ngiza Women and girls with disabilities were reported to be more exposed to gender-based violence, a situation that has been attributed to a lack of information for the group, discrimination by families, and challenges in acquiring services due to unfriendly environments. In a message to observe the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based…
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Handle child abuse cases with urgency
Writes Marlvin Ngiza Buhera Residents Network Trust (BRNT) has called for increased attention and expedited response to child abuse cases in communities amid reports that some of the cases have been left unreported or unattended, especially in rural communities. In a message to mark the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence, BRNT Director Leonard…
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Judicial Service Commission holds 2023 Leadership Indaba
The Judicial Service Commission is holding a Leadership Indaba in Victoria Falls from 6 to 10 December 2023 under the theme “Enhancing the efficiency and effectiveness of leadership in the Judicial Service through the implementation of the Strategic Plan.” “As the theme suggests, we have combined the Leadership Indaba as most of us know it…
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Youth urged to engage in volunteerism to foster development
Engaging youth in volunteerism brings countless benefits in fostering development, Hon Kudakwashe Mupamhanga, the Deputy Minister of Youth Empowerment, Development, and Vocational Training said at the Occasion of the Commemoration of the International Volunteers Day (IVD) today in Harare, the 7th of December 2023. “In Zimbabwe work in volunteerism has been focused on the youth…
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Joint book launch by Susan Tembo and Ophar Bizabani demonstrates women’s writing prowess
Writes Chimeno Azriel Two upcoming Kadoma-based female authors are set to launch their debut books in Kadoma this weekend in what will be the first-ever double book launch to be held in the mining town. The double book launch is expected to take place on the 9th of December 2023 at St Aidian’s Methodist church…
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ITC signs partnerships on climate finance, clean energy, coffee value chains, land restoration: COP28
(Dubai) – The UN small business agency, the International Trade Centre (ITC), is creating and strengthening partnerships at the UN Climate Change Conference (COP28) in Dubai, to ensure the perspectives of small businesses of developing countries are included in climate discussions. Small businesses make up 90% of all companies and two-thirds of jobs worldwide, yet…
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EGPAF’s Regional Accelerated Strategy offers impressive health outcomes
Elizabeth Glaser Paediatric AIDS Foundation (EGPAF)’s Regional Acceleration Strategy uses an innovative, integrated implementation strategy for sustaining health programming in local government and is offering impressive health outcomes. Speaking to Spiked Online Media on the sidelines of the ongoing 2023 International Conference on AIDS and Sexually Transmitted Infections in Africa (ICASA) in Harare, Dr. Sajida…
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Global youth accelerator programme launched by UN small business, UN land restoration agencies: COP28
Dubai) – Green-minded young entrepreneurs are set to benefit from the launch of a global accelerator programme launched by the UN small business agency, the International Trade Centre (ITC), the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD) and the G20 Global Land Initiative, on the first-ever Trade Day of the UN Climate Change Conference (COP28) in Dubai.…
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ICASA 2023: UN hails whole society, whole-government approach to ending HIV and STIs
His Excellency, Mr. Edward Kallon, the United Nations (UN) Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator for Zimbabwe has applauded the whole society and whole-government approach to ending HIV and STIs by the country in its quest to become an upper middle-income society by 2030. He made the remarks during the ICASA Opening where the conference is being…
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Amplifying the church voice on waste management
Writes Rebecca Munetsi Everyone generates waste. Be it at home. Be it at church. Be it at work. Be it in the streets. What you do with the waste is very important. Do you eat a banana, throw the peels on the streets, and walk away? Do you tear papers in class and throw them…
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Makoni RDC, chiefs embrace gender inclusivity in land allocation
Makoni Rural District Council (RDC), in partnership with the local traditional leadership, has scored a first by embracing gender inclusivity by parcelling out pieces of land to women, both the council and traditional leaders have confirmed. Chiefs in the area are also promoting women to become village heads and headwomen. Traditionally, land ownership was a…
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Re-Gain: Green Climate Fund and AGRA partner to transform Africa’s food systems
By AGRA Content Hub Despite the challenges posed by the climate crisis, Africa holds tremendous potential to become the world’s breadbasket. The opportunities and challenges facing Africa’s food systems are immense. The continent possesses 60 per cent of the world’s unused arable land and has the potential to accelerate agricultural productivity by 2 or 3…
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Republic of Türkiye plants trees to symbolise strong ties with Zimbabwe
On 29 October 2023, to celebrate the centennial anniversary of the Republic of Türkiye, the Turkish Embassy in Zimbabwe marked the special occasion by planting 100 trees on the national tree planting day. H.E. Ambassador Berna Kasnaklı Versteden, the Republic of Türkiye’s Ambassador to Zimbabwe said the tree planting initiative was to emphasize the strong friendship between…
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Minister officially opens Mashonaland West Investment Conference
Writes Elvis Dumba The Minister of State for Provincial Affairs and Devolution, Hon Marian Chombo officially opened the over-subscribed Mashonaland West Province Investment conference that was held at Kadoma Rainbow Hotel with potential investors challenging local authorities to adapt to capital business investments to attract more investments. Officially opening the conference, Mashonaland West Provincial Minister…
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Community engagement key to ending HIV and AIDS: UN
Involving and engaging the community is a critical HIV response that will lead to ending AIDS by 2030, HE Edward Kallon, the United Nations Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator for Zimbabwe has said. He made the remarks while representing the UN System in Zimbabwe at the commemoration of World AIDS Day today in Victoria Falls. In…
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Tangible climate action addresses global existential crisis: President Ruto
President William Ruto of Kenya will be at the 28th Conference of the Parties (COP 28) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) in the United Arab Emirates where he is expected to reiterate the need for tangible climate action to confront the global existential crisis. At COP27 in November 2022, in…
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Festive season prizes galore in “Pinda Manake ne NetOne” promotion
Giant mobile telephony company, NetOne Pvt Ltd’s “Pinda Manake ne NetOne” Christmas promotion demonstrates the institution’s commitment to spreading joy, transforming lives, and making a positive impact in marginalised communities. The “Pinda Manake ne NetOne” Christmas promotion brings to the fore NetOne’s eagerness to plough back some of the fruits of its enterprise back to…
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A clean environment keeps TB at bay
Writes Nhau Mangirazi Health players are calling on improved environmental policies that will create better well-being for every citizen dealing with the Tuberculosis (TB) epidemic among other chronic illnesses. Currently, the Environment Management Agency (EMA) is pushing for a National Environment Action Plan (NEAP) draft covering 2022- 2032 aiming at coordinating environmental planning at national,…
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Shamwari Yemwanasikana urges action to end gender-based violence
Shamwari Yemwanasikana urged stakeholders to act urgently to address the vice as it joins the world in commemorating the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence, under this year’s theme “UNITE! Invest to Prevent Violence against Women & Girls”. Gender-based violence (GBV) is one of the most pervasive and persistent human rights violations in the…
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Manhize villagers appeal for help
Writes Clayton Masekesa Villagers in Mushenjere and Kwaedza in Manhize, Midlands province, are facing acute hunger, as they are failing to plant their fields after losing their farming land to a Chinese company mining iron ore in the area. Dinson Iron and Steel Mining Company (DISCO) is a Chinese mining company that was awarded an…
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Stop silence, stigma against women with disabilities: FODPZ
Writes Nhau Mangirazi Communities must stop the silence and stigma on women and girls with disabilities affected by violence as it has lifetime effects on physical, mental, sexual, and reproductive health. The call was made by the Federation of Organizations of Disabled People in Zimbabwe (FODPZ) on the commemoration of the International Day for the…
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Stakeholders working on ensuring adolescents’ health and wellbeing
The Zimbabwe Adolescents’ Health and Wellbeing Symposium has brought together stakeholders to discuss and strategize ways to ensure the health and well-being of young people. In welcome remarks today on behalf of the Minister of Health and Child Care, Hon Dr. Douglas Mombeshora, Dr. Wencelous Nyamayaro, a Chief Director in the same Ministry, said with…
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Minister Chombo congratulates Ngezi Platinum Stars and Chegutu Pirates
Writes Elvis Dumba Mashonaland West Minister of State for Provincial Affairs and Devolution, Hon Marian Chombo, has congratulated two of Mashonaland West-based soccer teams for excelling in the 2023 soccer season. Speaking during a handover ceremony for classroom blocks financed by platinum mine, Zimplats, Hon Chombo congratulated Ngezi Platinum Stars for bagging the Premier Soccer…