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Involving youths in sustainable development ensures a bright future: Ntiokam Divine
Mr. Ntiokam Divine, a prominent advocate of sustainable development has said the involvement of youths in such initiatives is a key ingredient in ensuring a bright future and peaceful world. He is the Executive Director of Climate Smart Agriculture Youth Network Global (GCSAYN). He told Spiked Online Media that as a demonstration of his commitment…
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No heroism without economic empowerment for all: EEG
By Elvis Dumba Chinhoyi – Real heroism should come with opportunities for economic emancipation for all Zimbabweans as this will guarantee peace and unity amongst the citizenry, the National Secretary General of The Economic Empowerment Group (EEG), Clifford Hlupeko said. Speaking to this publication on the sidelines of Hero’s Day commemorations held at Chinhoyi Provincial…
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Teenager killed over “guka” as residents accuse police of inaction
By Elvis Dumba Banket – A Banket teenager was on Friday afternoon murdered over an argument regarding an outstanding debt of a substance or drug commonly called “guka” abused by many young people. Tino Chazungaira was beaten to death by his peers at House number 767 Kuwadzana Township, Banket. The house is well known as…
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New lease of life for known Karoi-based mentally-challenged woman
By Own Correspondent A mentally-challenged woman in Karoi who was a street vagrant has been given new hope in life by a popular prophet. The Bright Light Prophetic Deliverance Ministries founder Prophet Bright Chikomo prayed for one Vimbai Mawoneke who is mentally challenged, homeless, and survives on selling wares on the streets in Karoi. She…
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First Lady raps female drug peddlers
By Lovemore Chazingwa Losing heart to the extent of destroying a life that one initially sired with love and guarded over the years has become an abomination among some morally rotten women in our society, First Lady Dr. Auxillia Mnangagwa has observed. The First Lady made the remarks at the occasion of her Nhanga/Gota Male…
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Mutare charitable organisation rescues physically-challenged resident
By Clayton Masekesa MUTARE – A Mutare-based charitable organization – Touch A Life Movement (TALM) – has come to the rescue of a physically challenged resident who had appealed for assistance through social media. Bernard Mlambo, with his two daughters, had appeared on various WhatsApp groups appealing for assistance on school fees, food, and accommodation.…
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AfDB €87 Million loan to Morocco widens social protection, strengthens health services
The program aligns with Morocco’s human development objectives and the Bank’s High 5s strategic goal to foster sustainable and inclusive growth on the continent The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank Group (www.AfDB.org) approved an €87 million loan to implement the Support Program for the Generalization of Social Coverage in Morocco. The primary…
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Child protection financing spurs inclusive development
The High-level Child Budgeting Dialogue by stakeholders held in Harare today has brought to the fore the importance of Child Protection Financing in Zimbabwe. This dialogue led to the exchange of knowledge and generated recommendations that contribute towards shaping and improving national and subnational policy interventions and investment in the Child Protection sector including the…
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Hawks Handball Club celebrates fifth anniversary
By Chimeno Azriel Kadoma-based Hawks Handball Club this weekend celebrates its fifth anniversary and they are going to host matches and an after-party event. Hawks Handball Club is in the fifth year of its existence. Today (Saturday) they are holding anniversary matches accompanied by braai and drinks. The anniversary party is to be held in…
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Treat Dad to a Funny Fathers’ Day – Without breaking a bank
Father’s Day is coming up on 19 June and if you haven’t chosen an appropriately Dad-themed gift yet, don’t fret. While everyone enjoys opening a pretty parcel, sometimes the best gift you can give the father figure in your life is something money can’t buy: Spending time together and creating memories…showing him some real-life love…
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Prof. Aslan in solo art exhibition of “Anatolia” at Turkish Embassy
Samsun Ondokuz Mayıs University – Faculty of Fine Arts – Ceramics and Glass Department Head Associate Prof. Dr. Tamer Aslan’s solo exhibition “Anatolia” (Turkey) was held at the Turkish Embassy in Harare between 6-8 May 2022 under the auspices of H.E. Hakan Kivanc, Ambassador of the Republic of Turkey to Harare. The exhibition, which was…
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Real-life events inspired production of latest song: Dodzo
By Ronnie Chisamba Rising Kadoma-born musician, Tafadzwa Takunda Dodzo (31) – aka 1no – has revealed that his recently officially launched new offering was born out of real-life events. Titled Fadzai, the Mine Boy Rap track, is purely a love song. “Never wanna let you go coz you play a leading role. Every…
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Wairemera Boss thrills students at Kotwa Fundraising Show
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By Arts Correspondent The fundraising show at Kotwa High School organized by Sunguru musician Collen Timeo on Friday lived to its billing. The charity which coincided with the Culture Day celebrations was a fun-filled day that drew a sizeable crowd from some nearby schools namely Nyamakuyo, Kotwa Primary school, and Hilltop College. The performance galore…
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Zimbabweans receive news of Alex Magaisa’s death with shock
Zimbabweans from all works of life have received the news of Alex Magaisa who reportedly died of cardiac arrest this morning with great shock. Alex Tawanda Magaisa (born December 9, 1975) was a United Kingdom-based Zimbabwean academic and lecturer of law at the Kent Law School of the University of Kent. He served as the…
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Toes and riches saga: Sekuru Banda urges youths to work hard
Zimbabwe’s most trusted traditional healer, Sekuru Banda, touted to be among the richest and most famous traditional healers in the country, has castigated youths for believing that the sale of toes by some individuals brings wealth and urged youths to work hard. Sekuru Banda becomes the first traditional healer in Zimbabwe to rubbish the acts…
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Lance Mambondiani, DJ Mel receive international awards
By Lloyd Rabaya BancABC Managing Director and CEO Dr. Lance Mambondiani and UK- based DJ Mel walked away all smiles at the 11th edition of the eminent Zimbabwe Achievers Awards (ZAA) which were held in Birmingham, the United Kingdom on Saturday night. The ZAA UK 11th Awards Dinner Gala was hosted by Amanda Nkomo and…
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United Nations Zimbabwe empowers editors, senior journalists on development reporting
In pursuit of empowering communicators on sustainable development, the United Nations in Zimbabwe is undertaking a week-long workshop on development reporting as well as embarking on field visits in Manicaland. Bringing together some 30 editors, sub-editors and senior reporters, and United Nations (UN) officials, the high-powered seminar will be followed by subsequent field visits to…
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CCC, Zanu (PF) youths unite through sports
By Lloyd Rabaya On a positive but rare occasion, Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) and ZANU-PF supporters were among various political party youths who locked horns in a football tournament organized by a Non-governmental organization 4-H Zimbabwe. Various other political parties converged in Belvedere for the festival, including the National Constitutional Assembly (NCA), Front For…
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Agonies of a woman in a man’s body
By Muchaneta Chimuka The fact that Zimbabwe has no provision for trans people to change their gender markers on their birth certificates leaves such people open to accusations of having same-sex relationships, which are illegal. This reporter recently caught up with Queen Bee Chihera Meki (trans woman) who is the Program Director for the Trans…
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Heart-wrenching play highlights girl child, women’s abuse
By Tafadzwa Muranganwa A local play that premiered on Thursday at Jasen Mphepo Little Theatre details the complexity of girls’ and women’s abuse and how it has far-reaching consequences. The 3-day play ‘Maimbodeyi’ was written and directed by Tafadzwa Bob Mutumbi and ends this Saturday (today). The production features a star-studded cast that includes Karen…
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Beer imbibers form own church in Bindura
By Lloyd Rabaya In what might seem an unorthodox development, a group of Bindura imbibers has resorted to forming their own church after other churches gifted them nothing but bigotry. The church, which allows congregants to bring their alcohol to worship centres but to consume it after the service, has since reached a membership of…
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UNESCO’s O3 Programme helping learners prevent EUP, HIV and GBV
UNESCO’s flagship Our Rights, Our Lives, Our Future (O3 ) Programme is holding its Annual Review and Partners’ Meeting from 4 to 6 May 2022 in Johannesburg, South Africa. The meeting will be opened by the Honorable Angie Motshekga, Minister of Basic Education in South Africa. The O3 Programme, run in partnership with ministries of…
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UNICEF Zimbabwe releases its 2021 Annual Report showcasing results for women and children
In addition to its response to COVID-19, UNICEF supported the delivery of services at scale and achieved important progress for women and children UNICEF Zimbabwe has released its 2021 Annual Report that outlines the situation for women and children in Zimbabwe with an overview of results and achievements in the areas of Health, HIV/AIDS, Nutrition,…
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Victoria Falls wins Silver Award for sustaining employees, communities throughout pandemic
Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe won the Silver Award for ‘Sustaining Employees and Communities throughout the Pandemic’ at the WTM Responsible Tourism Awards Africa 2022. This prestigious award is a recognition of the tireless ingenuity and resilience of the community. As all destinations come out of the pandemic it also sets a benchmark for important values.…
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Stop brutal killings in South Africa: Ramaphosa, ED Mnangagwa urged
By Jacob Kudzai Mutisi I am urging President Cyril Ramaphosa and President Emmerson Mnangagwa to urgently stop the killing of helpless Zimbabweans on the streets of South Africa. Images of Zimbabweans being set alight and being killed in broad daylight are becoming common. There is a perception that these are state-sanctioned killings. We now have…
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Patsime Trust advocates for sex workers’ rights through exciting play
By Tafadzwa Muranganwa A recently held show dubbed ‘Flip Side’ hosted by Patsime Trust in partnership with Savanna Trust is likely to stoke controversy as it seeks to advocate for sex workers’ rights. The 3-days show which ended on Saturday evening at Jasen Mphepo Little Theatre highlighted the harrowing experiences that sex workers endure. The…
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Heritage Adventure Park: Rainbow Towers Hotel’s hidden gem
The Rainbow Towers Hotel And Conference Centre has added the Heritage Adventure Park – an oasis of adrenaline activities that give guests a memorable experience. Located in the heart of Harare, within a 5-minute drive of Queen Victoria Museum and National Museum, The Rainbow Towers Hotel And Conference Centre is a 4 or 5-star hotel…
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To the women that have shaped my life
By Jabulani Jonathan Mhlanga I am not a woman myself, but women have shaped so much of my learning. From the earliest years of my education, the best teachers I have had were women, and they have left an indelible mark on my development. The first and most important teacher I had was…
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Xoey Chimombe, friend Tamar celebrate birthday with homeless people of Harare
By Desire Tshuma Blessed is the hand that gives and indeed on March 3, the United States-based social worker Xoey Chimombe and her niece Tamar celebrated their birthdays with Mukuvisi homeless people of Harare. The Mukuvisi River is a habitat of nearly eighty homeless families who are living in abject poverty. This publication attended the…
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Eradicating period poverty and bullying a necessity
By Aaron Tembo John* a 17-year old young man, who lives in Stoneridge laughs at his niece, Shamiso* and then goes on to tell other young people that she has had her first period and that she has messed up her skirt. 13-year old Shamiso was caught unaware of her menstrual period, but because it…
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King Jae’s ‘Valentine Gift’
By Tafadzwa Muranganwa Upcoming ZimDancehall artiste, King Jae, has released Valentine’s Day song to celebrate Zimbabwean women. In an interview with this publication, King Jae, born James Manama, said the single ‘Zimbo Girl’ is to appreciate the love and beauty of Zimbabwean women hence the timing of the release on Valentine’s Day. “The song, Zimbo…
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Female scribes demystify myth
By Lovemore Chazingwa The journalism profession is sometimes viewed as a no-go area for ladies who envisage tying the knot and living a respectable married life. For long society and reserved perception have dissuaded their female offspring from marrying a scribe, abused by the misconception that journalists are wayward personalities who mix and mingle with…
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Seh Calaz descends on Kadoma
By Lovemore Chazingwa in Kadoma Seasoned Zimdancehall chanter Seh Calaz is rolling Kadoma into the New Year as he takes his act to The Odyssey Bar and Restaurant come December 31. In a show dubbed “Mabhanditi New Year Shut Down Party”, Calaz is expected to bring the house down, come New Year’s Eve. The Mabhanditi…
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Educationist and philanthropist Dr Gertrude Mandizvidza flying high
Renowned Norton-based educationist and philanthropist, Dr. Gertrude Mandizvidza is flying high in as far as personal and professional development is concerned. Famed for leading the Good Care Pre-School and David Mascott Country School in the agricultural and mining town of Norton to many academic accolades, Dr. Mandizvidza extends her influence into the community where she…
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#TisuMaShark: Sylvia Sanyanga provides lifeline to children with cancer-related illnesses
Although she has been active in a range of business and organisational areas that provide great stimulation and interest, for Sylvia Sanyanga the greatest satisfaction has come from working for children with cancer-related illnesses, helping them and their families to see their battles through. Sylvia is a part of the DStv Shark tribe. She is a…
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We vow to eradicate GBV: Women’s Coalition of Zimbabwe
The Women’s Coalition of Zimbabwe (WCoZ) has pledged to work hard to eradicate gender-based violence (GBV), a vice that is stalling progress across all spheres of life. This emerged while commemorating the 16 Days of Activism against GBV when the Women’s Coalition of Zimbabwe (WCoZ), with support by UNWomen under the Spotlight Initiative Programme convened…
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GBV negatively affecting young women, girls in STEM
Linda Chapoterera and Tariro Marekwa (STEMfem Network administrators) The 16 days of activism against gender-based violence is an international call for people around the world to raise awareness about all its different forms and to call for the prevention and elimination of the vice against women and girls. As the STEMfem Network, we acknowledge these…
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AGYW Africa demand prioritisation of their issues as world rebuilds from COVID-19 ruins
African girls and young women have sent demands to African governments to prioritise funding of their issues as the world is rebuilding from the ruins of Covid-19. This week, 330 girls from the regions East, Southern, and West Africa converged in person and virtually in 15 countries at the platform Adolescent Girls and Young Women…
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East Africa geared to address challenges affecting girls and young women
The Adolescent Girls and Young Women Africa (AGYWA) conference that kicked off in Harare yesterday with representatives drawn from 15 countries from East Africa, Southern Africa, and West Africa have come together to interrogate factors militating against girls and young women’s road to self-actualization. One of the sessions focused on East Africa and a number…
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“Secret of the Siren” premieres at Theatre in the Park
Theatre in the Park will be hosting the play ‘Secret of the Siren’ written and produced by Nelson Mapako and performed by Mildred Nkomo from Wednesday 24 to Thursday 25 November 2021 between 6 PM and 7 PM. The admission is $5 and all the creatives can donate what they have to the show. The…
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2021 Tour deGreat Dyke a success
By Chimeno Azriel The 2021 edition of the premier cycling event, Tour deGreat Dyke which kicked off last Thursday and finished off on Saturday was a success with the cyclists finishing off in high spirit. The tour kicked off from Zimplats Complex in Selous and finished in Zvishavane with all the cyclists finishing well despite…
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African Disability Protocol platform to address PWDs challenges on the continent
The African Disability Protocol (ADP) is necessary to address the continent’s unique cultural practices, customs, and traditional beliefs that hinder people with disabilities (PWDs) from an opportunity for equal treatment and access to products and services. This emerged at a meeting held at Holiday Inn Hotel in Harare on 4 November 2021, to review the…
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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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Massive revamping of Kadoma Sports Club
The energetic new management that was thrust onto the leadership of the Kadoma Sports Club (KSC) has taken a massive revamp exercise of the whole institution to retain past glory. The sports club in the heart of the city is known far and wide for its rich history in nurturing and talent development. It has…
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NAC Partners KidzCan to Raise Money for Childhood Anti- Cancer Initiatives
By Joyce Mukucha National AIDS Council (NAC) in partnership with Zimbabwe Professional Golfers Association (ZPGA) and KidzCan have joined hands in the 2021 NAC PRO-AM Golf Fundraising Tournament aimed at raising at least USD100 000 which will go towards the purchase of chemotherapy and diagnostics medicines for children. The three-day Pro-AM golf tournament which…