Govt Urged To Implement Electoral Reforms In line With ACDEG Ahead of 2023 Polls
One of the critical instruments adopted by the AU to promote democracy and good governance in Africa is the ACDEG, which came into force in 2012.
Major Boost For Chipinge’s Fight Against Drug And Substance Abuse
By Artwel Sithole The recent visit by Vice President of Zimbabwe and Minister of Health and Child Care, Constantine Chiwenga to Checheche in Chipinge district has significantly boosted the ongoing fight against substance and drug abuse in the region. During his visit, Vice President Chiwenga conferred
Women: The Unsung Heroes Of Africa Day
By Julius Chadeba Africa Day is celebrated annually on May 25th to commemorate the founding of the Organization of African Unity (OAU) in 1963. The OAU was later replaced by the African Union (AU) in 2002. However, Africa Day is more than just a celebration of
Zimbabwe Government Offers Free Surgery to Women with Obstetric Fistula
The government of Zimbabwe is offering free surgery to women with obstetric fistula, a childbirth injury that can cause incontinence. The surgery is available at five hospitals in the country: Chinhoyi Provincial Hospital, Mashoko Christian Hospital, Morgester Mission Hospital, Mutambara Mission Hospital, and Chidamoyo Christian
Lowering Nomination Fees To Foster Inclusion in Zimbabwe’s Upcoming Elections
In Zimbabwe, the issue of exorbitant nomination fees has sparked concerns about the exclusion of marginalized groups and their limited access to political representation
Stanbic Bank Donates Sun Protection Products to ALCOZ
Leading financial services institution, Stanbic Bank has donated an assortment of sun protection products worth ZW$38,5 million to the Albino Charity Organization of Zimbabwe (ALCOZ). The Standard Bank Group subsidiary donated 1000 units of sunscreen lotion; 1000 units of antibacterial soap; 1000 units of antiseptic liquid;
ZEC Petitioned Over Exorbitant Candidate Nomination Fees
Seven Civic Society Organizations (CSOs) have petitioned the Zimbabwe Electoral Commission (ZEC), demanding an immediate revision of the exorbitant candidate nomination fees. The nomination fees, as per Statutory Instrument 144 of 2022, currently stand at US$20,000 for presidential candidates, payable in cash or at the prevailing
Concern Over Harare’s Illegal Residential Dumpsites
The Environmental Management Agency (EMA) has expressed concern over the proliferation of dumpsites in residential areas saying they have become breeding grounds for disease-causing vectors. In a statement, EMA Harare Metropolitan Provincial environment manager, Leon Mutungamiri emphasized the need for all stakeholders, including individuals, corporations, communities,
Transforming Lives in Zimbabwe: UNFPA’s Campaign to End Obstetric Fistula
Shockingly, 90% of pregnancies complicated by fistula result in stillbirth
CEO Africa Round Table Launches Zambia Chapter
The CEO Africa Roundtable (CEO ART) has launched the Zambia chapter as it continues to make inroads towards broadening the high-level platform for CEOs and senior executives, in both private and public sectors. The Zimbabwe-headquartered-group earlier this year launched the Malawi chapter. The African market presents huge