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Deputy Chief Secretary for Finance, Administration, and Human Resources in the Office of the President and Cabinet, Mr. Zvinechimwe Ruvinga Churu By Dickson Bandera The Government of Zimbabwe has declared that monitoring, evaluation and learning (MEL) will no longer be treated as a mere technical process but elevated to a national priority to drive results-based…
Story by Dickson Bandera/Pics Kennedy Madzianike Delegates attending this year’s Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL) Week took their commitment beyond conference rooms on Friday by rolling up their sleeves for a community clean-up campaign in Harare. The activity dovetail with the National Clean-Up Day, observed on the first Friday of every month since President Emmerson…
The mythical picture By Dickson Bandera When Ellen Mulauzi, 49, and Ethel Nyabundu, 22, stepped into the cool waters of the Nyaure River in Manhenga, Bindura, they were not just taking a dip. They were performing manjuzu — a traditional water ritual believed to summon spiritual blessings, cleanse bad luck and connect with ancestral spirits…
Vice President Kembo Mohadi, flanked by Special Advisor to the President Cde Joram Gumbo (right) and United Nations Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator Mr. Edward Kallon (left), poses for a group photo with Dr. Martin Rushwaya and other senior government officials following the official opening of MEL Awareness Week. By Donald Chakamanga Vice President Kembo Mohadi…
Chief Director in the Ministry of Information, Publicity and Broadcasting Services, Mr Jonathan Gandari By Dickson Bandera Zimbabwe joined nations worldwide today in observing World Day Against Trafficking in Persons, with government officials warning that human trafficking remains a persistent threat requiring urgent collective action. The national commemoration was held in Bindura bringing together law…
By Dickson Bandera Businesses across various sectors are set to benefit from sweeping reforms aimed at reducing the burden of excessive levies, licences, fees, and permits that have long hindered the ease of doing business in Zimbabwe. While the country has opened up space for entrepreneurship through legal frameworks such as the Indigenisation and Economic…
By Dickson Bandera In a bold stride towards creating vibrant centres of excellence and thriving hubs of culture and heritage in Zimbabwe, the Institute of African Knowledge has officially unveiled the Harare Sunset Skydeck Gazebo at the Museum of African Liberation. Under the visionary leadership of Ambassador Kwame Muzawazi, Chief Executive Officer of the Institute…
By Dickson Bandera TelOne, one of Zimbabwe’s leading telecommunications providers, has issued a strong reminder to its customers to purchase LTE SIM cards exclusively from its official outlets to protect users from counterfeit products and possible service disruptions. There has been a growing trend of unscrupulous sellers pricing the lines for up to US$100 —…
By Dickson Bandera For the umpteenth time, fire has razed the Glen View Area 8 Home Industry Complex, destroying goods worth millions of dollars and leaving traders counting heavy losses yet again. The recurring infernos highlight a long-standing failure to find lasting solutions to safety challenges at one of Harare’s busiest informal trading hubs which…
By Dickson Bandera Celebrated gospel music icons Pastor Charles Charamba and Amai Olivia Charamba are commemorating 30 years in the music industry this year—a milestone that speaks volumes of their sustained service and enduring influence on Zimbabwe’s gospel music landscape. To mark this remarkable journey, the couple recently released a total of 30 new songs….