Development
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First Starlink sat-to-phone birds leave launchpad
Writes Chris Donkin SpaceX launched six Starlink satellites with the capability to provide mobile coverage directly to standard smartphones, a service the company asserts will improve global connectivity and help eliminate dead zones. In a series of posts on social media platform X the aerospace company revealed the birds, alongside several other satellites, were blasted…
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UNWTO paints bright prospects for tourism in 2024
The United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) has reiterated the massive potential of the tourism sector’s social, cultural, and economic value and its unique contribution to the Sustainable Development Agenda. In a statement for 2024, UNWTO said a new year brings new opportunities for global tourism. “UNWTO has identified the priorities for the sector: investments,…
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Zimbabwe National League of the Blind Celebrates World Braille Day 2024
Recognizing the paramount role of Braille in education, communication, and social inclusion, the United Nations has designated 4 January each year as World Braille Day.
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US$1 billion building materials plant investment on the cards
By Lloyd Rabaya Chinese companies West International Holding (WIH) and Labenmon Investments are planning on jointly undertaking a US$1 billion project for constructing cement and building materials plant in Mashonaland West Province’s Magunje. This came out today when the companies signed a cooperation agreement for the project before commencing the work in line with their…
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High-level health financing conference in Kigali to boost African health systems
With a focus on sustaining the HIV response, advancing health financing, and bolstering health security, the conference seeks to address critical challenges and pave the way for a healthier, more resilient continent.
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Travelling to rural areas by bus can transform the mindsets of African leaders
Writes Charles Dhewa Travelling from capital cities to rural areas using public transport like long-distance buses could go a long way in inculcating servant leadership in African presidents and ministers. Such experiences would also lead to better people-oriented policies. Imagine the President of Zimbabwe boarding Zvishandwa Bus Service at Mbare Bus Terminus in Harare on…
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Interplay between the church and traditional customs on inheritance
… poor inheritance practices are hindering family unity and ushering bad omens around communities.
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Churches urged to unite, respect property rights
Writes Nhau Mangirazi Tobias Muchena, a member of the Apostolic Faith Mission of Zimbabwe (AFMOZ), that broke away from the Apostolic Faith Mission in Zimbabwe is still battling to accept the “hard news” of a potential split due to clashes among church elders. “The general membership is unable to renew lost hope when Reverend…
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ZRP urges road safety following spike in hit-and-run accidents
Writes Elvis Dumba Chinhoyi – Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) has expressed concern over the increase of pedestrians being run over by vehicles across the country. ZRP National Spokesperson, Senior Assistant Commissioner Paul Nyathi, said the rise in hit-and-run accidents where pedestrians are being knocked over in places such as public transport pick-up points is worrisome.…
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Inclusive Leadership in Political Parties
In recent times, the call for inclusive leadership within political parties has gained significant traction.
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Kadoma City wins Best Urban Council award in Mashonaland West Province
Writes Chimeno Azriel Kadoma City Council recently won an award for the best Urban Council in Mashonaland West Province at a colourful ceremony last week, Mayor Nigel Rosario revealed during his Christmas message to the residents of the farming and mining town. The Kadoma City Council won the award for its contributions towards the Mashonaland…
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African Energy Chamber Applauds Congo and Nigeria’s Commitment to Global Oil Industry Growth
The Republic of Congo and Nigeria, Africa’s leading oil producers and members of the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC), have affirmed their commitment to efforts by OPEC and OPEC+ and its member countries to stabilize the global oil market in 2024 and beyond. During the 36th OPEC and non-OPEC Ministerial Meeting held in…
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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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African Development Bank President Wins Obafemi Awolowo Leadership Prize
An award ceremony is scheduled for 6 March 2024, and will include keynote lecture by the honouree
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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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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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Airports Company of Zimbabwe allays fears about RwandAir Incident
Airports Company of Zimbabwe commended the swift response and professionalism of the RwandAir crew and Airport Rescue and Fire Fighting Services in ensuring their safety.
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Tsapo Group unveils top-notch showroom for Ashok Leyland
Ashok Leyland’s presence in the country will contribute to the growth and development of Zimbabwe’s transportation sector.
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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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Cimas board reassures stakeholders
Cimas Medical Aid Society’s board of trustees has assured stakeholders that Cimas is in a sound financial position and that investigations are underway into allegations made by one of its senior executives. The allegations were made as part of a submission to the Ministry of Labour by the said executive. A statement issued by the…
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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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We Are Victoria Falls Launches Destination Website
We Are Victoria Falls has launched a new website to appeal directly to travellers, media, trade and residents. The site, hosted at www.wearevictoriafalls.com is a rich source of information, tips and news covering the range of accommodation, activities, new openings and events, as well as details on how to get to Victoria Falls, entry requirements…
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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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2nd Food Safety Conference for Africa takes off in Accra
The African Continental Association for Protection (ACAFP) is organising its 2nd Food Safety Conference for Africa under the theme “Towards A Safer Food Supply for Africa”. The conference is taking place from December 12-14, 2023 at Erata Hotel, East Legon, Accra. This aligns with the sustainable and safe food production and supply initiatives in Africa. The…
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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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South Africa, Singapore celebrate 30 years of diplomatic relations
Deputy President Mashatile delivers a public lecture on the 30 years of diplomatic relations between South Africa and Singapore titled “Celebrating a journey of mutual respect, strategic partnership, and cooperation”, at the Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy in the National University of Singapore. The Deputy President’s visit to the country is aimed at…
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Training provides regulatory frameworks for application of Genome Editing
The African Union Development Agency (AUDA-NEPA) is holding training to create awareness among in-country regulators drafting and implementing policies and regulations critical for shaping communication and advocacy narratives on genome editing. In a speech on behalf of Mr. Willard Munango, the Deputy Chief Secretary for the Office of the President and Cabinet, Mrs. Anna Tinarwo,…
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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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Tourism: Mashonaland Central heralds ZimBho success story
Writes Ronnie Chisamba Bindura – The Ministry of Tourism and Hospitality Industry and the Zimbabwe Tourism Authority (ZTA), successfully launched the ZimBho domestic tourism campaign for Mashonaland Central Province last weekend. Dubbed ‘Holiday in Zimbabwe, Holiday at Home’, ZimBho is meant to spearhead and promote the growth of domestic tourism during the forthcoming festive season.…
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Multilateral development banks publish first common principles for nature-positive finance
New principles will guide multilateral development banks’ support for countries and the private sector in implementing the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework; For the first time, multilateral development banks define common principles and the criteria for identifying and tracking nature-positive finance; Announcement follows COP26 Joint MDB Statement on Nature, People and Planet. The European Investment Bank…
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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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Government Urged to Address Rise in Mining Workplace Deaths
The Centre for Natural Resource Governance (CNRG), Zimbabwe Diamond Allied Mine Workers Union (ZDAMWU), and the Anti-Corruption Trust of Southern Africa (ACTSA) are deeply concerned by the government’s lack of action in addressing the increasing number of employees dying and getting injured on duty and are urgently calling upon the Government of Zimbabwe and its…
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ZHRC commemorates 2023 International Human Rights Day
The Zimbabwe Human Rights Commission (ZHRC) joined the Government of Zimbabwe and the rest of the world in commemorating International Human Rights Day which is observed on the 10th of December each year. This year marks the 75th anniversary of the adoption of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR). The UDHR is a milestone…
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Closing the digital gap: DFA donates to Village of Hope Children’s Home
The Village of Hope Children’s Home received a generous donation from DFA Zimbabwe as the latter plays its part in closing the digital gap in the country. In his speech at the unveiling of the donation to Village of Hope Children’s Home, Mr. Simon Chimutsotso, the Chief Executive Officer of DFA Zimbabwe said his company’s…