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Investing in Africa’s Health: Paving the Way for Universal Health Coverage
Writes Baboloki Semele, Lusaka, Zambia In preparation for the upcoming Kigali Health Conference scheduled for February next year in Rwanda, a collaborative effort involving UNAIDS, the African Union Development Agency (AUDA) (NEPAD), healthcare experts, and civil society recently unfolded in Lusaka, Zambia. The focus of the two-day conference was to deliberate on strategies for increasing…
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Harare Province holds Brand Zimbabwe Consultative Workshop
Harare Metropolitan Province is holding a Brand Zimbabwe Consultative Workshop that is expected to culminate in the building of a brand for the country that every citizen will be proud to be associated with. In his welcome remarks, the Secretary for Provincial Affairs and Devolution for Harare Metropolitan Province, Mr. Cosmas Chiringa, emphasised the importance…
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Small businesses hard hit by conflict, instability: SME Competitiveness Outlook
(Geneva) – The flagship report of the International Trade Centre (ITC), SME Competitiveness Outlook 2023, released today, reveals that small businesses can take action to survive and grow in fragile, conflict-affected contexts. Small businesses make up 90% of all businesses in fragile settings – and when they survive, they provide many of the jobs, goods and…
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LIMCOM 20th anniversary: Celebrating managing transboundary water issues
Own Correspondent November 2023 marks exactly 20 years since the four countries that share the Limpopo River – Botswana, Mozambique, South Africa, and Zimbabwe – signed the LIMCOM Agreement to establish the Limpopo Watercourse Commission (LIMCOM). We wish to pay tribute to those who conceptualized this common vision for LIMCOM Member States to work together…
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Sustain and expand Zimbabwe Spotlight Initiative gains: Stakeholders
Stakeholders have been called upon to sustain and expand the gains of the Zimbabwe Spotlight Initiative and to accelerate the implementation of the High-Level Political Compact on Ending Gender-Based Violence and Harmful Practices, which is aligned with the National Development Strategy 1 and Vision 2030. This came to the fore in an address delivered on…
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Seeds for the Future participants laud Huawei for the life-changing experience
By Lloyd Rabaya With technology improving on a daily basis, Chinese telecommunications giant Huawei, Seeds for the Future program beneficiaries have lauded the company for the frontage they received while participating in the competitions. In Zimbabwe, there has been a gap between the school and the industry, but Huawei is on the drive to fill…
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Women Supporting Women Network joins global call to end violence against women and girls
The Women Supporting Women Network, WSWN, a non-profit organisation, joins the global call to end violence against women and girls by advocating for increased investment in women’s organisations, better legislation, prosecution of perpetrators, more services for survivors, and training for law enforcement officials. The organisation recognises that violence against women and girls is not inevitable,…
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NetOne holds Fundraising Dinner for Albinism Network Zimbabwe
Mobile telephony giant, NetOne, demonstrated its commitment to ameliorating challenges faced by people with albinism by holding a Fundraising Dinner for The Albinism Network Zimbabwe yesterday at the Holiday Inn Hotel in Harare. Mr. Blessing Chikuhwa, the Chairman of Albinism Network Zimbabwe said his organisation is a charitable organization whose sole mission is to improve…
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From COP27 to COP28 – key factors for Africa ahead of 2023 Climate Change Conference
Writes Tshepo Ntsane The Conference of the Parties (COP) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) represents an important international forum for countries to gather to discuss and address global climate change issues. However, to date, these conferences have tended to be high-level and process-based, and COP 27 was no exception –…
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Let’s uphold children’s right to education: UN’s Edward Kallon
At the momentous occasion of World Children’s Day, Mr. Edward Kallon, the United Nations Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator for Zimbabwe urged stakeholders to advocate for the rights of children, with a particular emphasis on the right to education. He was speaking on World Children’s Day on Thursday 23 November 2023 in Beitbridge at an event…
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NetOne takes albinism awareness to Midlands as CSR campaign goes countrywide
Own Correspondent Zimbabwe’s telecommunications giant, NetOne, continues with its Albinism Campaign. The campaign is a country-wide tour to spread awareness of the rare condition that some of our colleagues live with daily. NetOne has placed itself as a national leader when it comes to issues to do with Corporate Social Responsibility and community-based projects. The…
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Zimbabwe to pitch regenerative agriculture at COP28
Writes Tafadzwa Muranganwa As Zimbabwe gears for COP28 in Dubai where nations will deliberate on various strategies to avert the climate crisis, it has emerged that the country is going to pitch on regenerative agriculture to combat climate change. Speaking ahead of the climate summit during a pre-COP 28 media sensitization workshop on Wednesday in…
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World Toilet Day: ZLHR urges fixing of sanitation crisis
Writes Kumbirai Mafunda ON WORLD Toilet Day, Zimbabwe Lawyers for Human Rights (ZLHR) implored local and central government and other stakeholders to accelerate change in tackling the worsening sanitation crisis in the country and arrest the outbreak of cholera and other waterborne diseases. World Toilet Day, which has been an annual United Nations (UN)…
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Takura’s Katundu Katurikwa passes clean environment message to the future
Writes Tinashe Muchuri Tawanda Takura’s A Gathering: Katundu Katurikwa solo exhibition at the National Gallery of Zimbabwe that premiered on the 5th of October passes the clean environment message to the future. The title of the exhibition is a combination of two Shona words, which are katundu for luggage, baggage, or burden and katurikwa referring…
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Parliament committed to the Elimination of Violence against Women
Zimbabwe is committed to the elimination of violence against women as demonstrated by the willingness of Parliament to join the international community in commemorating 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence running from November 25, which is the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, to December 10 which itself is a Human…
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Netone-sponsored fitness marathon promotes environmental protection, tourism development
Leading mobile telephony company, NetOne, has demonstrated its deep commitment to sustainability, and responsible governance by sponsoring a fitness marathon. Addressing journalists in the capital city yesterday, Mr. Learnmore Musunda, the company’s General Manager, speaking on behalf of Group Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Raphael Mushanawani, said NetOne recognizes the vital importance of achieving the goals…
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Jerita Mutingwende encourages young women to join politics
By Lloyd Rabaya Just a young woman from the dust in Chitungwiza but with great willpower pushing her to greater heights that not an ordinary young person can easily reach is Jerita Mutingwende. A second child in a family of six, now second in command at Chitungwiza Municipality, Jerita says it did not come on…
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Minister Chombo praises Grace Gaidzanwa for impressive agricultural enterprise
Writes Elvis Dumba Chinhoyi – A Chinhoyi-based young woman has caught the eyes of Mashonaland West Minister of State for Provincial Affairs and Devolution, Hon Marian Chombo after she turned an urban piece of land into a vibrant agriculture enterprise boasting of a fish farming project. Grace Gaidzanwa erected a small dam from the harvested…
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Minister reads a riot act on Zvimba Council over sewer challenges
Writes Elvis Dumba Raffingora – Residents of Raffingora Township in Zvimba District are living in fear of waterborne diseases such as typhoid and cholera due to the raw sewer effluent which is now a common feature in this small farming community. Residents of Raffingora petitioned the Minister of State for Provincial Affairs and Devolution for…
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Symposium enhances civic participation in water and environmental governance
The Network for Environmental and Climate Justice in collaboration with the Combined Harare Residents Association (CHRA) and the Media Institute of Southern Africa (MISA) Zimbabwe Chapter held an Accountability for Water and Environment Symposium on 15 November 2023 in Harare. The symposium sought to enhance civic participation in water and environmental governance as well as…
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Zimbabwean female politicians bemoan the toxic environment
By Lloyd Rabaya The Zimbabwean political spectrum has, over the years, been marred by violence by the ruling party, segregation, and intentional obstruction, especially towards women who wish to hold positions of power. Inside the political parties, in councils, senate, and house of assembly representation of women is very insignificant despite them having the 52%…
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Implementation of innovation, knowledge-led initiatives transforms economies: Dr Bayisa Bedada
Dr. Bayisa Bedada, the State Minister of the Ministry of Innovation and Technology of Ethiopia has encouraged African countries to accelerate economic transformation through knowledge-based and innovation-led initiatives. He made the remarks today at a stakeholder validation meeting of genome editing communication and advocacy training materials and curriculum underway in Addis Ababa from 15 to…
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Chido Mpemba bemoans isolation as UN Commission on Social Connection is launched
World Health Organization virtually launched its Commission on Social Connection, which will have its Secretariat housed at the UN headquarters in Switzerland running under a 3-year term with members from various institutions. The 7-member Commission was appointed by the WHO Director-General, Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyusus, and will be Co-Chaired by Commissioner Chido Mpemba, who is…
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Combating NTDs: vaccination remains key
Writes Lovemore Chazingwa (Health Reporter) Empirical medical evidence has proved that mass drug administration is among the key ways to combat infection and possible death from neglected tropical diseases (NTDs). This is opposed to seeking treatment after infection, which requires huge financial outlays, normally out of reach among impoverished citizens. Mass drug administration remains cardinal…
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Local NGO a voice for the voiceless
Writes Pabalelo Tlou Margret Chogugudza, director of Rural Young Women Support Network says her NGO is determined to expose and seek solutions to the challenges that young women within the mining sector are experiencing on a daily basis. Speaking to this publication, Chogugudza said the main objective of the NGO is to bridge the gap…
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Reach Out Foundation gives disadvantaged children a lifeline
Mr. Dumisani Hamandishe, the founder, visionary, and chief operations officer of Reach Out Foundation has said the organisation seeks to empower orphans and vulnerable children in Zimbabwe. The foundation was established in the year 2020 and is anchored on awareness campaigns, food aid, school bursary funds, and skills development programs. Through the leadership skills, passion,…
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Securico 25th Anniversary: Excellent service delivery, putting people first
A leading security service provider, Securico Security Services (Pvt) (Ltd) has had a 25-year journey underpinned by quality and excellence in pursuit of customer satisfaction. Speaking during the company’s silver jubilee celebration in Bindura today, Dr. Divine Simbi Ndhlukula, the Founder and Managing Director of Securico said she was motivated to form the company by…
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Increasing the capacity of communities to process information and knowledge
By Charles Dhewa One of the reasons why democracy has taken so long to germinate in African countries is that ordinary rural people lack the capacity to process information from within their own communities as well as information from government sources, from members of parliament, from development agencies, and from mainstream media. Given that higher-quality…
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Freeman gives the Trophy to women in abusive marriages
By Lloyd Rabaya In a world where Gender Based Violence (GBV) seems insurmountable, Freeman HKD’s willpower to fight the cancer is an exertion that cannot be overlooked. In Zimbabwean society, when women are being abused by their partners, they are told to endure no matter how bad the abuse is, especially when they have children…
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Baobab Collection throws a lifeline to communities in drier parts of Manicaland
Writes Tafadzwa Muranganwa A visit to a son-in-law in Birchenough a few years ago is all that led Aaron Chenjerai Mazorere of Chiadzwa to start the collection of the baobab fruit. He prides himself on initiating the project in his home area which has attracted a lot of interest from fellow villagers. “Some years back…
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Legislator Daniel Molokele calls for National Budget that prioritises health sector
The government should increase its allocation to the health sector in the National Budget, Hon Daniel Molokele, the legislator for Hwange Central, who is also the Chairman of Parliament’s Portfolio Committee on Health has said. Hon Molokele is also the Chairperson of the African Parliamentary Taskforce on Domestic Resource Mobilisation. He made the remarks today…
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The Correlation of Family Background And The Learner’s Academic Performance
By Rudo Tivaone The physical, socioeconomic, and social background of a learner has an impact on the learner’s academic performance. Children from poor families tend to have more disadvantages which leads to poor academic results as compared to those who come from well-up families. However, to a lesser extent, some children from poor backgrounds perform…
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Great optimism for African agriculture if continent embraces right strategies
The 14th African Day for Food and Nutrition Security (ADFNS) and the 19th Comprehensive Africa Agriculture Development Programme Partnership Platform (CAADP PP) painted a bright future if the right strategies are embraced to ensure the continent’s food and nutrition security. In his address, while pulling the curtain down to the meeting, Mr. Patrick K. Kangwa,…
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Tour De Great Dyke Cycling Tour launched
Selous – The Minister of State for Provincial Affairs and Devolution for Mashonaland West, Hon Marian Chombo, officially launched a Cycling Tour competition that will see cyclists connecting Mashonaland West and Midlands Provinces in a three-day cycling tour. The tour organized by the Zvishavane-based community radio station, YAFM, seeks to raise funds for charity with…
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Key takeaways from 14th ADFNS and 19th CAADP PP: PELUM Zambia
Writes Wilfred Miga (PELUM Zambia, Head of Programmes) The ongoing 14th Africa Food and Nutrition Security (ADFNS) commemoration and the 19th Comprehensive Africa Agriculture Development Programme Partnership Platform (CAADP PP) conference highlighted a number of issues that are of interest to Participatory Ecological Land Use Management (PELUM) Zambia. It is evident that there is a…
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Chedonje Primary School donates to Rimuka Old People’s Home
Writes Chimeno Azriel It was an early Christmas for the elderly last Thursday when Chedonje Primary School learners left their four-walled classes and donated foodstuffs to Rimuka Old People’s Home. After the learners had a Heritage Studies lesson about Social Services and Volunteerism, the Grade 6 learners took it upon themselves and contributed their own…
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COP28 Presidency calls for urgent climate action
Writes Baboloki Semele COP28 President, Dr. Sultan Al Jaber delivered a resounding call to action during the closing address at the Pre-COP conference. He implored ministers and delegations from across the globe to expedite the progress achieved in negotiations during the conference, stressing that there is no room for further delays in climate action. Over…
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CAADP Commitment: African Youth Consortium in Agriculture and Climate Change Network launched
BABOLOKI SEMELE AND BYRON MUTINGWENDE LUSAKA, ZAMBIA: “We can do so much, we have so much, and yet we seem to be not doing that so much, the much that we want,” these powerful words resonated with hope and determination as Vice President of Zambia, Mutale Nalumango, delivered her keynote address at the launch of…
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JICA promoting agriculture development in Africa
LUSAKA, ZAMBIA – Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA’s policy for agriculture development in Africa is transforming the continent in the promotion of food and nutrition security. In his address during a plenary session at the ongoing 14th Africa Day on Food and Nutrition Security and the 19th Comprehensive Africa Agriculture Development Programme Partnership Platform (CAADP…
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Empowering Farmers: A Step Towards Sustainable Agriculture in Mutoko District
Own Correspondent In the heart of Zimbabwe’s Mutoko District, a group of dedicated farmers is revolutionising the agricultural landscape. Through their hard work and determination, members of the Dorowera Irrigation Scheme in Ward 6 have found a sustainable livelihood and avoided urban vices. Tinotenda Musowenyama (27) is one such young man, along with his wife…
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Fusion developer hits world-first independently verified generation milestone
Fusion energy specialist, ENG8, has demonstrated an electrical energy output five times greater than the energy used in this ground-breaking, independent validation at Culham Innovation Centre in Oxfordshire, one of the top five leading fusion centres in the world, and home to the UK’s Atomic Energy Authority. During each of the three tests, lasting approximately…
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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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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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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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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…