Harare Commemorates International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People

Ambassador Tamer Almassri By George Swarei Harare, Zimbabwe — On Friday, the Palestinian Embassy in Harare hosted a significant commemoration of the International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People. The event, directed by Sympathy Sibanda, founder of the Women Writers Support Network-Africa, brought together diplomats, government officials, clergy, civil society leaders, and artists in a…

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Zim Innovator Shares An Inspiring Story At Cop29

By Reginald Tapfumaneyi Baku – Zimbabwean innovator Simbarashe Gwenzi, representing Zimbabwe and his organization, the YEC Fund, at the United Nations Climate Change Conference in Azerbaijan, has shared an inspiring story of his remarkable journey and dedication to combating climate change. Gwenzi delivered a presentation on the sidelines of COP29 at an event titled “Youth-Driven…

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Palestinian Ambassador Condemns Beit Lahia Massacre, Calls for Immediate International Action

Ambassador Tamer Almassri By George Swarei The Ambassador of Palestine to Zimbabwe, Dr. Tamer Almassri, has condemned the recent massacres committed by Israeli forces in Beit Lahia, north of the Gaza Strip. In a statement, he expressed outrage at the killing of over 90 Palestinians in a single day and the injury of dozens more, decrying…

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Palestinian Envoy Decries Israeli Actions in Gaza, Calls for Global Action

Dr Tamer Almassri (Pic Credit-Munyaradzi Munaro Palestine Embassy Harare) By George Swarei Harare, October 14, 2024 – Dr. Tamer Almassri, the Ambassador of the State of Palestine to Zimbabwe, has fiercely denounced what he described as “Israeli massacres” in Gaza, following reports of displaced Palestinians being burned alive in tents at Al-Aqsa Martyrs Hospital and Jabalia…

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Chido Mpemba, AU Youth Envoy and Partners Commemorate International Day of the Girl Child

By Reginald Tapfumaneyi The world is celebrating the International Day of the Girl Child, and the African Union Special Envoy on Youth, Ms. Chido Mpemba, today joined forces with organizations across the globe to celebrate this important day. Ms. Mpemba, a Zimbabwean girl child who is doing wonders on the international front alongside partners, honors…

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Bioskop! Short Film Competition Announces 2024 Shortlist for Filmmakers and Actors

By George SwareiHarare– The BIOSKOP! Short Film Competition, a key feature of the European Film Festival Zimbabwe, has revealed its shortlisted filmmakers and actors for the 2024 edition. With themes centered on “Beyond Boundaries: Empowering Women Through Film” and “Staying Connected,” the competition highlights Zimbabwean stories told through diverse and compelling lenses. This year, 56 submissions…

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Watering the Future: IFC and OCP Group Unveil $108 Million Project to Tackle Morocco’s Water Scarcity and Africa’s Food Insecurity

left to right : Mostafa Terrab, Chairman and CEO of OCP GroupSenhadji is the CEO of OCP AFRICAHenrik E. Pedersen, Regional Industry Director, MAS of IFCMakhtar Diop, IFC’s Managing Director By Edward Makuzva In a groundbreaking effort to address Morocco’s severe water stress and Africa’s food insecurity, the International Finance Corporation (IFC) and OCP Group,…

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