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By Dickson Bandera LÜNEBURG, GERMANY – Bantu Spaceship/s, a highly acclaimed Afro-futurism band from Zimbabwe, is set to perform at this year’s Fusion Festival, running from June 26th to June 30th, 2024. The festival, one of Europe’s largest intercultural music and arts festivals, kicked off today at a former military airport in northeastern Germany, marking…
Harare Mayor His Worship Cllr Jacob Mafume By Dickson Bandera Cabinet has approved a proposal to privatize Harare Waste Management to counter the persistent waste management crisis in the capital city. This move aims to establish a sustainable solution by transferring the mandate to a private entity, ensuring consistent service delivery and adherence to environmental…
President Mnangagwa is taken through the exhibitions of various prohibited drugs and substances at State House today. By George Swarei Harare, June 26, 2024— President Emmerson Mnangagwa today launched the Zimbabwe Multi-Sectoral Drug and Substance Abuse Plan (2024-2030), coinciding with the United Nations International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking. The event, held in…
By Edward Makuzva Zimbabwe’s fashion industry was abuzz with excitement as the country launched its inaugural Supermodel competition in style. The event, held at the luxurious Hyatt Regency in Harare, drew a packed crowd of fashion enthusiasts, celebrities, and industry experts. Empowering Zimbabwe’s creative economy, the Supermodel competition is not just about showcasing modeling talent; it…
What is left of Gaza City (Photo Credit Palestine Embassy, Harare) By George Swarei The higher education system in Gaza has faced complete devastation amidst ongoing military actions by Israeli forces, resulting in the destruction or severe damage of all 12 universities in the region. This systematic obliteration has left over 625,000 students without access…
By George Swarei GENEVA— The United Nations Human Rights Office has released a sobering report assessing the devastating impact of a series of Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) bombings in Gaza. The report scrutinizes six specific attacks that took place between October 9 and December 2, 2023, resulting in significant civilian casualties and widespread destruction. The…
By Reginald Tapfumaneyi Harare, Zimbabwe – The No One Sleeps Hungry (NOSH), a Zimbabwean charity organisation established to offer social and economic assistance to communities, this year made a significant 25% increase in its food aid as Zimbabwe grapples with the El-Nino induced drought. The organization slaughtered and distributed 1,500 goats and 1,500 cattle which…
Munashe Nzembe of Maligators Dog Training Zimbabwe, demonstrates how to handle dog biting problems while the owner looks on By Donald ChakamangaThe inaugural Africa Canine Professionals Conference 2024 will take place on July 25-26 at a local hotel in Harare, Zimbabwe. The conference aims to improve canine care and training across the continent.Munashe Valentine Nzembe,…
MCAZ Director-General Richard Rukwata at a press briefing in Harare By George Swarei Harare, 17 June 2024 – The Medicines Control Authority of Zimbabwe (MCAZ) announced today that it has attained Maturity Level 3 (ML 3) on the World Health Organization’s (WHO) Global Benchmarking Tool (GBT) for the regulation of medicines and vaccines. This achievement…
Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission Spokesperson Commissioner Thandiwe Mlobane (FILE PHOTO) By George SwareiHarare, Zimbabwe – The Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission (ZACC) is stepping up its efforts in the fight against corruption following recent revelations involving prominent individuals and entities. A letter and a series of audio recordings have surfaced, purportedly involving Messrs. Moses Mpofu and Mike Chimombe, in…