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By George Swarei Lilongwe, Malawi. In a somber and heartfelt address to the nation, Malawi President Lazarus Chakwera provided updates on the ongoing search and rescue operation for the missing aircraft carrying Vice President Dr. Saulos Klaus Chilima and nine other individuals. Speaking from a place of deep concern and empathy, President Chakwera sought to…
Malawian Vice president Saulos Klaus Chilima (file Photo) By George Swarei LILONGWE, MALAWI – A plane carrying Malawi’s Vice President Saulos Klaus Chilima and nine others has gone missing, sparking a massive search and rescue operation. The Malawi Defence Force aircraft, a PA-32-301 Saratoga, took off from Lilongwe’s Kamuzu International Airport at 9:00 AM local…
By George Swarei Gender equality remains an elusive dream, and a critical gap in gender data is hindering progress towards achieving this goal. But what if data could be the game-changer that propels women and girls towards empowerment? As the world strives to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals, addressing the gender data gap is not…
By Edward Makuzva ZiCHIRe (Zimbabwe Community Health Intervention Research) is leading a consortium of organizations to address multiple myeloma in Zimbabwe. The consortium includes ZiCHIRe, UZ Haematology Unit, Hospaz, Jointed Hands Welfare Organisation and the Cancer Association of Zimbabwe (CAZ). Multiple myeloma is a type of blood cancer that develops in the plasma cells in…
By George Swarei The European Film Festival Zimbabwe (#EuroFilmFestZW) has announced the return of the Bioskop! short film competition, calling on filmmakers to submit their short films by July 20, 2024 via https://filmfreeway.com/ZIFFZimbabwe. Now in its ninth edition, Bioskop! offers a prestigious platform for Zimbabwean filmmakers to display their creative prowess and gain national recognition….
By George Swarei Memorial stone laid in remembrance of the Kamandama Mine Disaster Victims Harare, Zimbabwe -The Centre of Natural Resource Governance (CNRG) commemorates the 52nd anniversary of the Kamandama mine disaster, which claimed the lives of 427 mine workers in 1972. The tragedy remains the deadliest mine accident in Zimbabwe’s history. Despite decades passing,…
By George Swarei Harare, Zimbabwe – On World Environment Day, the Center for Natural Resource Governance (CNRG) sounded the alarm on Zimbabwe’s escalating environmental crisis, urging the government and extractive industries to take immediate action. Zimbabwe faces severe environmental challenges, including land degradation, deforestation, pollution, and resource depletion, largely driven by unsustainable mining practices and…
By George SwareiSeoul, South Korea – President Emmerson Mnangagwa addressed the Zimbabwe Diaspora community in South Korea, urging them to invest in their home country and contribute to its development. Speaking at the Diaspora Engagement Meeting on June 5, 2024, President Mnangagwa highlighted Zimbabwe’s progress in agriculture, mining, tourism, and infrastructure development. He encouraged the…
By Dickson Bandera Harare, June 5, 2024 — The Zimbabwe Music Rights Association (ZIMURA) has announced a significant change in its 2024 royalties distribution process, confirming that payments will now be made in United States dollars (USD). This move comes as part of an extensive upgrade to their operating systems, designed to align with the…
South Africa’s Sports Minister Zizi Kodwa appeared before a court on corruption charges [File: Wikus De Wet/AFP] By Dickson Bandera At a time when the South African senior men’s team, Bafana Bafana is preparing for the crucial World Cup qualifiers, Minister of Sport, Arts, and Culture, Mr Zizi Kodwa has unexpectedly announced his immediate resignation….