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HWPL partners with Spiked Online Media for promotion of peace in the world
OWN CORRESPONDENT SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA – Heavenly Culture, World Peace, Restoration of Light (HWPL) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Spiked Online Media that establishes a relationship between the two entities to conduct peace projects toward the goal of achieving peace in the world. The MOU signing ceremony was done on the sidelines…
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Nigel Ruzario elected new Kadoma Mayor
Writes Chimeno Azriel Newly elected Kadoma Urban Ward 15 Councillor, Nigel Ruzario of the Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) was on Tuesday sworn in as the new mayor of the municipality whilst Michael Mvula (Ward 8 ) will deputise him for the next 5 years. Both Councillors are of the same party. Councillors Rozario and…
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WHO appoints Chido Mpemba to its Social Connection Commission
Writes Reginald Tapfumanei Chido Mpemba, who currently serves as the youngest diplomat in the African Union Chairperson’s Cabinet, has been appointed as a Commissioner and co-chair of the Social Connection Commission by the World Health Organization (WHO) The Commission will have its Secretariat housed at the WHO headquarters in Geneva Switzerland, running under a three-year…
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ZPHCA Annual Youth with Disability Convention 2023 lives to its billing
Zimbabwe Parents of Handicapped Children’s Association (ZPHCA) through the Grand Funding from Miserior facilitated the hosting of the ZPHCA Youth with Disability National Convention at ROKPA Centre in Harare on the 8th of September 2023. The Annual Youth with Disability Convention was attended by 43 youth with disabilities from the greater Harare Region and beyond.…
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2023 InternationaI Women’s Peace Conference: Peace Education Crucial
Seoul, South Korea – The 2023 InternationaI Women’s Peace Conference held yesterday during the Heavenly Culture, World Peace, Restoration of Light (HWPL) World Peace Conference running under the theme “MuItidimensionaI RoIe of Women for SustainabIe Peace” brought to the fore the importance of peace education in the promotion of harmony and sustainable development. H.E. Hon.…
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RIDA committed to rural infrastructure development in Mashonaland West
Writes Elvis Dumba Chinhoyi – The Rural Development Infrastructure Agency (RIDA) is committed to the transformation of rural development in Mashonaland West Province by ensuring communities have access to good rural roads, as well as safe and clean water. This was revealed by the Executive Director of the agency, Christopher Shumba when he paid a…
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Thousands of Global Leaders Gathered in South Korea for Building Institutional Peace
More than 1,800 people from 121 countries, including the United States, the Philippines, Ukraine, South Africa, Pakistan, Thailand, Romania, and India, are attending the 9th Anniversary of the September 18th HWPL World Peace Summit in Incheon, South Korea, from September 18th to 21st. During this event themed “Implementing a Multi-dimensional Strategies for Institutional Peace”, leaders and experts in the fields…
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SDGs Expo showcases 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development implementation
The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) Exhibition affords diverse stakeholders an opportunity to showcase different initiatives being undertaken in implementing the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, a senior government official has said. These were a part of remarks yesterday by the Secretary for Public Service, Labour, and Social Welfare, Mr. Simon Masanga, who was represented by…
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Regional organisations call for accountability in the implementation of SADC’s development strategy
More than 200 people representing regional civil society organisations, government and parliaments came together for the third year in parallel meetings across five different countries and online on 13th and 14th September 2023, to call for the Southern Africa Development Community (SADC) to accelerate financing, implementation, and monitoring of its regional strategy, the Regional Indicative…
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Global leaders highlight peace initiatives at HWPL World Peace Summit
Seoul, South Korea – Global leaders attending the 9th Anniversary of the September 18th Heavenly Culture, World Peace, Restoration of Light (HWPL) today 18 September 2023 have highlighted initiatives aimed at promoting peace and harmony in different countries around the world. Setting the tone for the meeting during a press conference ahead of the official…
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Open letter to President Emmerson Mnangagwa
Writes Itai Rusike (Executive Director of Community Working Group on Health) Now that the elections are over, the people of Zimbabwe expect the fulfilment of the election manifesto, in which you promised massive improvement in health infrastructure; more health personnel; accessible and affordable medicines; free medical care for cancer patients; at least one hospital per…
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Parliamentarians have a mammoth task of contributing to climate action
The recent Africa Climate Summit, through the Parliamentarians Dialogue that was held on 4 and 6 September 2023 revealed the role and potential contribution of parliaments to climate action. It also served as a platform for parliamentarians to discuss various implementation pathways from the perspective of legislatures for the delivery of the commitments made during…
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Shawn Michael Homera urges PWDs to value education
Writes Marlvin Ngiza 25-year-old Shawn Michael Homera, who recently graduated with a Bachelor of Science Honour’s degree in Mathematics at the University of Zimbabwe (UZ) has advised young people with disabilities to set education as their priority saying that life with some academic qualifications offers better opportunities. The graduate revealed that education is a vibrant…
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Journalists Honoured for their Contribution to Social Justice
Journalists have been honoured for their contribution to raising awareness on the need for southern Africa to promote social accountability in national and regional development. The journalists were honoured at the 3rd Regional Dialogue for Non-State Actors on the Regional Indicative Strategic Development Plan (RISDP) 2020-2030 held in a hybrid format across six countries namely…
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Non-State Actors Welcome Move to Strengthen Engagement with SADC
Non-state actors in southern Africa have welcomed plans by the Southern African Development Community (SADC) to develop a robust engagement mechanism aimed at enhancing coordination and harmonization of efforts to drive the regional integration agenda. Currently, engagement between Non-State Actors (NSAs) and the SADC Secretariat is based on various Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed with different…
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Marian Chombo pledges economic transformation of Mashonaland West Province
Writes Elvis Dumba Chinhoyi – The newly appointed Mashonaland West Provincial Minister of State for Provincial Affairs and Devolution, Hon Marian Chombo has said she is ready to work with the people to economically transform the province. “We are going to work together with the people of Mashonaland West to transform this province economically so…
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Invictus Energy to turn rural Zambezi Valley into a city
Writes Lloyd Rabaya Australian-based Invictus Energy, which is prospecting for oil and gas in the Caborra Bassa basin/Muzarabani, is looking forward to turning the Zambezi Valley into an urban centre with vast means of production. Invictus Energy started its journey in the rural community in 2018 after discovering that the area had huge deposits of…
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SADC Parliament key for regional integration
The establishment of a regional parliament for southern Africa will ensure broader participation of citizens in the regional integration agenda. A senior official at the SADC Parliamentary Forum (SADC PF), Joseph Manzi, said this at the 3rd Regional Dialogue for Non-State Actors on the Regional Indicative Strategic Development Plan (RISDP) 2020-2030, currently underway in a…
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National Biodiversity Economy report launched
The National Biodiversity Economy report was launched in Harare today. The Ministry of Environment, Climate, Tourism and Hospitality Industry with support from the African Wildlife Foundation commissioned a National Biodiversity Economy study on the 15th of June 2021 to provide insight into the contribution of biodiversity to the economy of Zimbabwe and inform a planning…
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Inclusive Water Resources Management to headline 10th SADC River Basin Organisations workshop
The Southern African Development Community (SADC), in collaboration with the Limpopo Watercourse Commission (LIMCOM), and with the technical support of the Global Water Partnership Southern Africa (GWPSA), is scheduled to convene the 10th SADC River Basin Organisations/Shared Watercourse Institutions (RBOs/SWIs) Workshop on 2-4 October 2023. The workshop will be held in a hybrid format, and…
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All set for Zimbabwe’s international humanitarian law moot court
All is set for Zimbabwe’s international humanitarian law moot court with finals earmarked for the High Court on Friday where competitors will battle it out for the coveted first prize. In her remarks, Tamalin Bolus, the Legal Advisor of the International Committee of the Red Cross at the Pretoria Regional Office, said Zimbabwe is privileged…
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Newly-elected Zvimba Council chairperson urges unity in service delivery
Writes Elvis Dumba Murombedzi – The newly-elected Zvimba Rural District Council Chairperson, Councillor Spencer Magaya, has urged councillors and council staff to unite in pursuit of improved service delivery in the local authority. Magaya was recently elected the council chairperson after polling 38 votes against Chrispen Saidi who got eight votes. “We should be united…
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Teenage cyberbullying: A toxic side effect of online socialisation
Online harassment is common and associated with various risk factors and negative outcomes, reports MedicineÒ Studies indicate that teenage cyberbullying is on the rise across the globe. Constant engagement with social media is exacerbating this condition further. A recent survey of teenagers from Romania identifies the associated risks and mitigation opportunities, thus paving the way…
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How Can We Use AI to Address Global Challenges Like Climate Change?
Writes Bernard Marr As climate change continues to pose an enormous threat to our planet, we must explore innovative solutions that can help mitigate its impact. One of the most promising tools in our arsenal is artificial intelligence (AI), which has the potential to revolutionize our approach to addressing global challenges. Let’s take a look…
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Kadoma City newly-elected Councillors ready to bring development
Twenty-two (22) newly elected Kadoma City councillors were sworn in at Kadoma Town House on Thursday to start their term of office in a City where poor service delivery is at its lowest due to alleged mismanagement. Kadoma City Town Clerk, Mr Malvern Madondo presided over the swearing-in of the councillors, but the election of…
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Nairobi Declaration seals Africa Climate Summit: Leaders pursuing green and inclusive growth
Writes Baboloki Semele Nairobi, Kenya: After three days of extensive deliberations around the devastating impacts of Climate Change across the continent and globally, African political and business leaders in Kenya have adopted the Nairobi Declaration to raise US$23 billion for green growth, mitigation and adaptation to address climate challenges in Africa. The declaration was announced…
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World Suicide Prevention Day: Creating Hope Through Action
Writes Isabella Dzova, founding director of MH263 Mental Health 263 (MH263) is working to change the conversation from suicide to suicide prevention, promoting actions that can aid healing by offering help, resulting in hope. “Our actions, no matter how big or small, can provide hope to those who are struggling. We can all prevent suicide by…
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COP28 President-Designate urges real and actionable commitments to address climate change
Writes Baboloki Semele Nairobi, Kenya: COP28 President-Designate, Dr. Sultan Al Jaber has called on leaders from both the public and private sectors to go to COP28 with real and actionable commitments to address climate change. Speaking on the margins of Africa Climate Week in Nairobi, Kenya, Al Jaber noted that the globe needs to rapidly…
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Literacy a top developmental priority: UNESCO
Writes Marlvin Ngiza The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) has endorsed better recognition of all stakeholders that have been committed to improving universal literacy saying it is crucial for the development of societies. However, there are concerns that literacy challenges still persist due to the COVID-19 pandemic, climate change, conflicts, and economic…
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Nearly US$3 trillion needed to implement Africa’s NDCs
Writes Baboloki Semele Nairobi, Kenya: Nearly US$3 trillion is needed to implement Africa’s Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs). This figure was discussed at the eleventh Conference on Climate Change and African Development (CCDA11) during a session on climate finance, moderated by Harsen Nyambe of the African Union Commission. There is a substantial financial gap in climate…
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Regional Dialogue for Non-State Actors to focus on SADC’s development
With a focus on accelerating the Southern African Development Community (SADC)’s development through the socially accountable generation and use of public resources, non-state actors under the economic bloc will convene a dialogue under the auspices of the Regional Indicative Strategic Development Plan(RISDP) 2020-2030. Taking place from 13-14 September 2023, there will be parallel, integrated regional…
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Young women call for increased empowerment opportunities
Writes Marlvin Ngiza Young women and girls in Victoria Falls have appealed to responsible authorities to avail more empowerment opportunities for them and continue increasing access to such services and information to ensure that no one is left behind in line with the mantra of the country. This was said by Young Voices Secretary, Nyasha…
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COMESA Climate Change Programme holds GEF-CBIT Project Steering Committee for ETF
The COMESA Climate Change Programme held its inaugural Project Steering Committee (PSC) meeting for the Global Environment Facility (GEF) funded Capacity Building Initiative for enhanced Transparency (COMESA-CBIT) Project that is supporting 4 COMESA Member States (Eritrea, Comoros, Seychelles and Zambia) capacity for enhanced transparency in climate change Monitoring, Reporting and Verification (MRV) as defined in…
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Books donation: Marian Chombo hits ground running in fulfilment of election promises
Writes Elvis Dumba Mutorashanga – Zvimba North Constituency Legislator who was accorded a second term by the electorate after a landslide victory in the country’s last month harmonized elections has already started fulfilling her elections pledges in the constituency. Hon Marian Chombo donated a variety of textbooks to Windsor Primary School near Mutorashanga as she…
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AGRF 2023: Kikwete urges transformative policies to ensure food security
Africa has a real opportunity to transform its food systems, reduce its import bill, and create wealth, HE. Dr. Jakaya Kikwete, the former president of the United Republic of Tanzania and Africa Food Prize (AFP) chair has said. He made the remarks at the 2023 African Green Revolution Forum (AGRF) during a session titled ‘Parliamentary…
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New maps show EACOP fossil fuel mega-project has a far larger footprint than previously estimated
East African Civil Society Organizations challenge the proposed project at the Africa Climate Summit in Nairobi this week NAIROBI (September 5, 2023) — As the Africa Climate Summit concludes tomorrow, plans for the largest new oil infrastructure projects on the continent continue unabated, despite alarms from civil society, global observers, and investors alike. The East Africa…
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Loss to CCC will not hinder developmental projects: ZANU (PF) councillors
Writes Chimeno Azriel ZANU (PF) local Authority aspiring councillors who lost in the just-ended harmonised elections have vowed to continue serving the residents of Kadoma despite their loss to the Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC). The youthful aspiring ZANU (PF) candidates accepted the defeat and promised to continue to serve the people of Kadoma in…
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Scale up private capital aligned to SDGs, Paris Agreement: French minister Chrysoula Zacharopoulou
French minister Chrysoula Zacharopoulou, in her address to the media at the Africa Climate Week, emphasised the need to scale up private capital aligned to the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and the Paris Agreement. She said there is a need to maintain the strong political momentum for climate action and global financial system reform.…
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Africa Climate Week commences, Charting a Fresh Course for Climate Action
Writes Baboloki Semele 06 August 2023, Nairobi, Kenya: The urgency of climate change is undeniable, and the stakes have never been higher. Against this backdrop, Africa Climate Week 2023 emerged as a critical platform for dialogue, collaboration, and action. Held in Nairobi, Kenya, from the 4th to the 8th of September 2023, the Africa Climate…
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Gospel of God Church International endorses President Mnangagwa
Writes Wellington Zimbowa Gospel of God International Church has congratulated Zanu PF leader, Emmerson Mnangagwa for his declared victory in the recent election that saw him inaugurated as President of Zimbabwe yesterday. Founded by the late African clergyman and nationalist, Mutumwa Johane in 1932, the church is reportedly credited for prophesying about Zimbabwe’s liberation from…
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Mutare City Council begins budget consultations
Writes Clayton Masekesa In a positive move that is aimed at promoting residents’ equal participation, the Mutare City Council has begun the 2024 budget consultations that are being carried out digitally and physically in both English and vernacular languages. For the first time in Mutare, the consultations will be on digital platforms that include the…
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Traditional leaders congratulate Zimbabweans for peaceful polls, welcome ZANU PF victory
Writes Elvis Dumba Mutorashanga – Traditional leaders in Zvimba North Constituency have congratulated the people of Zimbabwe for showing political maturity by peacefully participating in the country’s general elections. During a ZANU PF victory celebration held in Zvimba North Constituency over the weekend, Headman Katizagomo, born Gibson Jenami, paid tribute to Zimbabweans for heeding the…
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Mapinga Mine to Energy Park a conduit for lithium value addition
Writes Elvis Dumba Buhera – President Emmerson Mnangagwa has called upon mining companies to upscale the setting up of the Mapinga Mine to Energy Park for the production of solar batteries and lithium products. President Mnangagwa made these remarks when he officially commissioned Sabi Star Lithium Plant in Buhera on Thursday. ” The mining sector…
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World Peace Summit to Build Multidimensional Strategies for Institutional Peace
“The 9th Anniversary of the September 18th HWPL World Peace Summit” will be held in the Republic of Korea for 4 days, from September 18th to 21st with the participation of about 1,800 global leaders. The event will be hosted by an international peace NGO, Heavenly Culture, World Peace, Restoration of Light (HWPL) in UN ECOSOC special consultative status. This…
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2023 Elections: PWDs call for increased representation in decision-making positions
Writes Marlvin Ngiza People with disabilities (PWDs) have expressed concern and dissatisfaction with the voting criteria for senators who represent the disability constituency in the country with the view that it was limiting and was not fair in expressing the actual desires and feelings of the community. A Gweru-based Young Voices Disability Zimbabwe Director, Nyasha…