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Tourism: Zimbabwe shines at 2024 Edition of Meetings Africa
Zimbabwe successfully participated in the 18th Edition of Meetings Africa held from 26-28 February 2024 in Johannesburg, South Africa. The Deputy Minister for Tourism and Hospitality Industry, Honourable Tongai M. Mnangagwa led a delegation of Ministry and Zimbabwe Tourism Authority Officials to the Event. The delegation also comprises five (5) Tourism Operators who are in…
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Destruction of UN world Heritage Sites in Gaza an international crime
The state of Palestine is demanding the Israeli occupation state to return all the stolen artifacts from Gaza heritage sites.
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President Hakainde Hichilema to deliver keynote address at 2024 Mining Indaba
During his keynote at Mining Indaba, the President is expected to delve into the future of mining in Zambia, outlining his plans to expand copper production and position the country as a major player in the global mining industry
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IOM Annual Appeal Seeks USD 7.9 Billion to Tackle Migration Crises and Fulfil Developmental Promise
The International Organization for Migration (IOM) today launched its first ever Global Annual Appeal for 2024, calling for USD 7.9 billion to support its operations and help create a system that realizes migration’s promise as a force for good throughout the world. The IOM Global Appeal seeks funding to save lives and protect people on the move, drive…
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Israeli aggression on Palestine should stop
The extremist Israeli government continues to implement extremist policies, ignoring the international consensus to stop the war, protect civilians, and provide for their basic needs.
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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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Holly Budge wins Gold Stevie® Award for ‘Woman of the Year in Non-Profit
Holly Budge, Founder and Chairman of UK Charity, How Many Elephants, recently won a Gold Stevie® Award for ‘Woman of the Year in Non-Profit’ in the 20th Stevie® Awards for Women in Business, held in New York City. The Stevie® Awards have been hailed as the world’s premier business awards. President, Maggie Miller, says, “In…
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Wildlife plays a significant role in Zimbabwe’s biodiversity economy
Prof Prosper Matondi, the Permanent Secretary for the Ministry of Environment, Climate and Wildlife has said wildlife plays a significant role in Zimbabwe’s biodiversity economy. He made the remarks while officially opening a workshop on wildlife economy in Harare yesterday. This year, the Government of Zimbabwe launched its first Zimbabwe Biodiversity Economy Report. The report…
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Historic Tourism Global Summit Opens in Rwanda
Written by Nkeletsang Morapedi Kigali, Rwanda – The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) made history yesterday as it inaugurated its 23rd Global Summit in Kigali. This prestigious event marks the first time it has graced the African continent, gathering delegates from across the globe for an extraordinary occasion that promises groundbreaking discussions and collaborations…
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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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Extend Malabo Declaration Commitments from 2025 to 2030: WFP’s Stanlake Samkange
Mr. Stanlake JTM Samkange, outgoing Chair of the Development Partners Coordination Group (DPCG) of the Comprehensive Africa Agriculture Development Programme (CAADP) and Senior Director for Strategic Partnerships at the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) has called on the African Union and development partners to extend the time period for implementing the Malabo Commitments through…
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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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Kigali to Host Global Summit Showcasing Prominent Figures in Travel and Tourism
Writes Nkeletsang Morapedi Kigali, Rwanda: The 23rd Global Summit of the World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC) is set to shine in Kigali this week, taking place from November 1 to 3. The event will feature the esteemed presence of Didier Drogba, the Ivorian footballing legend. Recognized as one of the most distinguished African football…
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AfCFTA Intergenerational Dialogue Forum to promote peace and security
Writes Reginald Tapfumaneyi Lusaka – The Common Market for East and Southern Africa (COMESA) in partnership with the African Centre for Constructive Resolution of Disputes (ACCORD), Epukaugadi, Horn of Africa Youth Network, Institute for Security Studies, National Development Council, Save the Children and the European Union are currently hosting a three-day Intergenerational Dialogue Forum in…
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Ambassador Almassri condemns ongoing Israeli genocide against Palestinians
Ambassador of the state of Palestine in Zimbabwe, Dr. Tamer Almassri condemns in the strongest terms the devastating occupation war on Palestinians in the Gaza Strip, which includes the bombing and destruction of civilian structures (hospitals, schools, supermarkets, government buildings, and residential flats), killing and displacement of Palestinians, and confirms that it has plunged the…
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Peace and human development not responsibility of politicians alone: African NGOs
Non-governmental organisations (NGOs) across Africa and around the world will meet in Nairobi, Kenya, from 21-22 November 2023 to converge on sustainable peace and socioeconomic development of the African continent. For too long, the realisation of peace and human development in Africa has been left in the hands of politicians. Despite the enormous contribution of…
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Collective collaboration driving Zimbabwean tourism: Tongai Mnangagwa
Hon Tongai Mnangagwa, the Deputy Minister of Tourism and Hospitality Industry has said networking and collaboration are essential for the sustainable growth and development of the sector. He revealed this while welcoming delegates who were witnessing the official opening of Sanganai/Hlanganani Tourism Expo that was presided over by the Hon Barbra Rwodzi, the Minister of…
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Glen Lodge upgrades facilities to international standards
Bulawayo’s prime accommodation service provider, the Glen Lodge, located in Newton West has expanded and upgraded its facilities to international standards. Speaking to this publication on the sidelines of the ongoing Sanganai/Hlanganani World Tourism Expo in Bulawayo, Mrs. Beauty Bhulu, the Founder and Managing Director of Glen Lodge, said the facility is moving with times…
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Buyers arrive for Sanganai/Hlanganani Expo
International buyers have started arriving for the eagerly awaited Sanganai/Hlanganani World Tourism Expo, scheduled to roar into life from 12 to 14 October in Bulawayo. Zimbabwe Tourism Authority (ZTA) spokesperson, Godfrey Koti, speaking from the Robert Mugabe International Airport said that preparations for this year’s edition were well underway, with the exhibitors’ registration deadline fast…
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Prof. Eyal Leshem encourages harm reduction from respiratory, food-borne diseases
Prof. Eyal Leshem, the Director of the Institute for Travel Medicine and Tropical Diseases at the Sheba Medical Center in Israel has encouraged harm reduction from respiratory and food-borne infectious diseases. He made the remarks at the just-ended Health Harm Reduction Conference that was held in Marrakech, Morocco from 27 to 29 September 2023. “Foodborne…
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MSF: Lawmakers must reauthorise PEPFAR for the next five years
OWN CORRESPONDENT NEW YORK, SEPTEMBER 29, 2023—Allowing the United States President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) to expire tomorrow instead of reauthorizing it for the next five years would have catastrophic global health consequences, said the international medical humanitarian organization Doctors Without Borders/Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF). Since its inception 20 years ago, PEPFAR has…
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Food security a top priority for Morocco, Africa’s future
Morocco’s Minister of Agriculture, Maritime Fisheries, Rural Development, and Water and Forests, Mohammed Sadiki, has said food and health security and sovereignty are at the heart of Morocco’s political and economic concerns with a continental vision. The importance of the orientation of the food systems and their agri-food value chains that Morocco is developing towards…
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Strong partnership between SADC and Non-State Actors can unlock benefits for the region
(September 29, 2023) – “One man cannot surround an anthill,” goes an African proverb that is used to explain in graphic terms how a huge or demanding task is easier accomplished when people work as a team rather than as individuals. This was one of the ringing recommendations that came out of the Third Regional…
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Volunteer Dedication Highlights Success of HWPL World Peace Summit
A grand-scale international peace summit, hosted by Heavenly Culture, World Peace, Restoration of Light (HWPL), unfolded in South Korea from September 18 to 20. This significant event, themed “Implementation of Multidimensional Strategies for Institutional Peace,” ran smoothly , thanks to the devoted efforts of 2,000 volunteers. The HWPL World Peace Summit brought together over 800 global…
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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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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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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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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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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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WHO calls for swift response against Hepatitis
Writes Marlvin Ngiza World Health Organisation (WHO) has bemoaned poor liver health awareness campaigns, and poor levels of treatment and care for people with hepatitis in the world while calling for urgent action by countries to suppress the silent infection that has been claiming more than a million lives each year globally. This comes as…
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UNWTO endorses Zimbabwe to host Communication, Media and Tourism Training in Africa
Destination Zimbabwe continues to receive an endorsement as ideal for hosting international conferences, with the latest recommendation coming from the United World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO), to host the Communication, Media and Tourism Training in Africa Workshop in Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe in November 2023. The Chief Executive for Zimbabwe Tourism Authority, Ms Winnie Muchanyuka, and the…
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Tourism on track for full recovery as new data shows strong start to 2023
UNWTO International tourism is well on its way to returning to pre-pandemic levels, with twice as many people travelling during the first quarter of 2023 than in the same period of 2022. New Data from UNWTO: What We’ve Learned The second UNWTO World Tourism Barometer of the year shows that the sector’s swift recovery has…
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Silencing the guns from a North African media perspective
By Prof Laeed Zaghlami (Algiers University) African leaders adopted the Lusaka Roadmap to End Conflict in 2016 and pledged not to pass the burden of conflict to the next generation. They launched the ‘Silencing the Guns’ initiative and at the time of the declaration, state and non-state actors in Africa had fought around 630 armed…
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AU needs sharper pencil to rewrite inadequate humanitarian response
By PSC Report The state of Sudan raises questions about the African Union’s readiness to respond authoritatively to humanitarian situations. The ongoing conflict in Sudan has thrown the spotlight on Africa’s dire humanitarian situation and associated response framework. On 18 May 2023, the Peace and Security Council (PSC) dedicated its 1155th meeting to an open…
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Campaigners call for global carbon tax to fund worldwide Universal Basic Income scheme
A new report by global justice organisation Equal Right and economists at independent think tank Autonomy has proposed a new global ‘cap and share’ system that taxes carbon at source and redistributes the proceeds worldwide through a Universal Basic Income scheme. The system aims to simultaneously halt further fossil fuel-induced climate change, redistribute resources in…
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Let’s build the world the Mandela way: Guterres
Writes Marlvin Ngiza The United Nations(UN) Secretary-General, António Guterres, has implored the nations to build a better world through action against racism, injustice, and discrimination, which he described as an incredible way to commemorate the Nelson Mandela International Day. This year’s commemorations were running under the theme “The legacy lives on Through You: Climate, Food,…
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Chido Mpemba alongside Graca Machel, amplifying the voices of young women and girls
Kigali – Chido Cleopatra Mpemba, the African Union Commission Chairperson’s Special Envoy on Youth, has urged governments, civic society, the UN, and communities to hear the voices of young women and girls to prevent child marriages. On the occasion of Nelson Mandela Day, Mpemba addressed participants at the ongoing Women Deliver Conference, high-level intergenerational panel…
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Algeria at the heart of interests between Moscow and Washington
Writes Professor Laeed Zaghlami (Algiers University, Algeria) It is correlated that since the victory of President Abdelmadjid Tebboune in the December 2019 presidential elections, Algeria has gradually restored its security recovery, political stability, the beginning of an economic take-off, the embodiment of the values of social justice, and a diplomatic movement at more than one…
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Water Changemaker Innovation Awards 2023 launched
The Water Changemaker Innovation Awards 2023 have officially been launched during the kick-off of the largest gathering on water in Asia, the International Asian Water Week in South Korea. The Water Changemaker Awards is a global initiative that recognizes high-level commitment and leadership for climate-resilient water investments and showcases investment-ready climate-resilient innovations with the greatest…
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Africa’s sustainable development: how to mobilise an extra USD 194 billion per year to 2030
Africa needs an extra USD 1.6 trillion by 2030 – USD 194 billion annually – to achieve its Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). To attract more and better investment and fill that gap, African governments and their partners should improve information to investors, increase the capacity of African development finance institutions, and boost regional projects, according…
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Morocco, Italy determined to work together for a more stable Mediterranean Region
Morocco and Italy are determined to work together for a more stable Mediterranean region, said Antonio Tajani, vice-president of the Italian Council of Ministers and Minister of Foreign Affairs, in Rome on Wednesday. “The Kingdom of Morocco and the Republic of Italy, linked by good relations, wish to strengthen their cooperation for a more stable…
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WHO, multilateral development banks launch Climate Health Fund
Own Correspondent Paris, France – In a landmark development aimed at investing in and strengthening essential, climate, and crisis-resilient primary health care (PHC) services in the global south, three multilateral development banks have joined with WHO to launch a new Health Investment Platform. The Platform launched during the Summit for a New Global Financing Pact…
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UN garners support for MSMEs
Writes Marlvin Ngiza The United Nations (UN) has said Micro, Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (MSMEs) are vulnerable to rising inflation and supply chain disruptions due to the conflicts, commodity dependence, geopolitical tensions, and pandemics that drive social and economic instability among the most vulnerable women- and youth-owned enterprises which are often at risk of external…
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Paris finance summit: world leaders urged to address debt and climate crises
World leaders attending a summit in Paris today must ensure that wealthier nations commit to comprehensive debt relief for lower-income nations, including the cancellation of loans and the scaling up of international assistance to vulnerable states, Amnesty International said today. Amnesty International is calling on the Summit for a New Global Financing Pact (PACT) to…