ActionAid calls AU member states to act on food prices hikes in the aftermath of Ukraine war

By Tendai Chisiri Harare - In a statement addressed to the President of a country in their respective countries of operation and AU member, ActionAid Aid calls upon for urgent action on recent food prices increase in Africa, For instance in Zimbabwe, the statement was addressed to His Excellency Emmerson Dambudzo. The statement is a … Continue reading ActionAid calls AU member states to act on food prices hikes in the aftermath of Ukraine war

Young women bore the brunt of climate change: Action Aid

By Tendai Chisiri Southern Africa region has been generally not frequented by disaster until the past 10 years where droughts, floods and cyclones are becoming a great concern. Droughts, floods,epidemic, pandemics,cyclones and road traffic accidents are some of the common hazards in Zimbabwe.The three main interlocking shocks driving humanitarian needs in Zimbabwe are climatic shocks,economic … Continue reading Young women bore the brunt of climate change: Action Aid

Twins association presidents appointed regional board chairpersons

from left: Jacob Mbewe, Farai Katonha, Walusungu Silweya, Tendai Katonha and Esau Mbewe after handover of the appointment certificates. By Tendai Chisiri Twins Association of Zimbabwe (TAZI) presidents Farai and Tendai Katonha have been appointed chairpersons of the Southern Frican Development Community Twins Association (SADCTA) for a 4 - year tenure period. TAZI is an … Continue reading Twins association presidents appointed regional board chairpersons

FBC Zim Open Golf offers R2 million prize money

Golf ball near a hole By Tendai Chisiri FBC Holdings the title sponsors of the Zimbabwe Open Golf Tournament that was launched on Wednesday in Harare poured in ZWL $12,5000,000,00 as prize money.The prestigious Open Golf Tournament also on the Sunshine Tour calendar is back after a 3- year hiatus due to lack of sponsorship … Continue reading FBC Zim Open Golf offers R2 million prize money

Child marriage victim Anna Machaya ‘s death brews storm

ZGC chairperson Commissioner Margaret Mukahanana - Sangarwe By Tendai Chisiri 14- year - old Anna Machaya from Manicaland's death on 6 June 2021 whilst giving birth was met with major upset triggering Zimbabwe Gender Commission (ZGC) to set up an inquiry. At a press briefing in the capital last Friday, ZGC chairperson Commissioner Margaret Mukahanana … Continue reading Child marriage victim Anna Machaya ‘s death brews storm

World Health Day 2022: Climate change single biggest threat

This year's World Health Day theme "Our planet:Our health" highlights the need for humans and the planet to be healthy and for societies to be focused on well-being. The Ministry of Health and Child Care (MoHCC) joined the rest of the world to mark World Health Day 2022. This year’s theme “Our planet: Our health” … Continue reading World Health Day 2022: Climate change single biggest threat

Re-imagined 2022 OK Grand Challenge launched

Max Karombo Zimbabwe CEO By Tendai Chisiri The re-imagined 2022 OK Grand Challenge Promotion launched on Friday in the Capital city promises to be bigger and better.OK Zimbabwe chief executive officer, Max Karombo speaking at the launch said the promotion has evolved to become a Zimbabwean asset which every shopper looks forward to annually.The entries … Continue reading Re-imagined 2022 OK Grand Challenge launched

OPDs and Women’s MoU addresses intersectional discrimination

From left, NASCOH Henry Masaya, WCoZ Sally Ncube and FODPZ Leonard Marange signing the MoU By Tendai Chisiri A historic moment was highlighted in the drive towards movement building on social inclusion in the country as two movements joins hands to address intersectional discrimination. The MoU signed in the Capital city at a hotel on … Continue reading OPDs and Women’s MoU addresses intersectional discrimination

ZC mourns cricket coach Procter Saurombe

The late Procter Saurombe Zimbabwe Cricket (ZC) in a media release said they learnt with great sadness of the tragic passing of Procter Saurombe in Harare on Monday, 4 April 2022.  He was 43. ONE of the most promising township cricketers of the ’90s, Procter Saurombe,was found dead on Monday morning after a freak accident … Continue reading ZC mourns cricket coach Procter Saurombe

International Day of Sport for Development and Peace: ANOCA

M.Mustapha Berraf President of the Association of National Olympics Commitees of Africa (ANOCA) By Tendai Chisiri The 9th International Day of Sport dubbed “International Day of Sport for Development and Peace” to be celebrated on 6 April 2022, affords President of the Association of Na National Olympics Commitees of Africa (ANOCA), Mustapha Berraf, to convey … Continue reading International Day of Sport for Development and Peace: ANOCA