When Suzanne and I travel the world and tell people that Zimbabwe’s tourism is on the rise and that it’s at the beginning of a boom, almost everyone we speak to is shocked and surprised at first. The fact is that most people out there
By Farai Dauramanzi The leader of Mavambo/Kusile/Dawn (MKD) held a press conference on Friday 28 November 2014 in which he criticised the 2015 budget that was presented by the Minister of Finance Patrick Chinamasa. The 2015 National Budget Statement In the press conference which was held at his
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
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