It is important for us to understand what we mean by saying China’s Growth Model is shifting. Over the last couple of years the model has become less resource intensive as the economy moves into middle income status. As its economy grows and prosperity spreads,
Gender-based violence (GBV) is an issue that is of great interest to Zimbabwe Women’s Resource Centre and Network (ZWRCN) as an organisation that champions women’s rights and empowerment. Activities to mark the 16 Days of Activism against GBV tend to focus on the violence itself
By Nicholas Nhede MASVINGO - The Zimbabwe International Film Festival Trust has called upon the government to actively participate in the promotion of local filmmakers through the establishment of a government funded film promotion board. The call by ZIFFT came after realisation that the film industry is being
Africa is a continent filled with opportunities, from mining to real estate to agriculture. However, the potential for projects in these areas is stunted by the limited accessibility to capital. I see the current generation of young people who have left Africa as its next generation
By Farai Dauramanzi Some vendors in Harare have now adopted the use of loudspeakers in order to outclass fellow vendors in touting for their various wares. A loudspeaker is a device that converts an electrical audio signal into a corresponding sound and is mainly used to reach
By Staff Reporter Burial space in one of Bulawayo's busiest council cemeteries, West Park, is fast running out with the local authority exploring new burial sites. According to the latest health, housing and education committee report, Director of Health Services Dr Zanele Hwalima noted that there were
By Farai Dauramanzi The National Transitional Justice Working Group (NTJWG) has come up with minimum standards for an effective National Peace and Reconciliation Commission (NPRC) and guidelines for gender mainstreaming. Speaking at a press briefing that was held on Monday 1 December 2014, the chairperson of NTJWG
In order to compete in the global market, Africa must tap into its supply of intelligent, eager young people for future leaders, both in the government and the private sector. Being the most youthful continent, with 65% of Africans under 35 years of age, and
Zimbabwe's government has admitted capturing baby elephants for export to the United Arab Emirates, despite warnings from conservation groups that taking them away from their mothers could kill them. Saviour Kasukuwere, Zimbabwe's environment minister, told the Telegraph it was normal for wildlife to be captured in
My mother still reminisces about her teen years in the 60s and how she and her friends used to listen to Radio Lourenco Marques, blasting into Rhodesia all the way from Portuguese-run Mozambique. When I was a teen in the late 80s I liked nothing
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