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By Dickson Bandera HARARE—UNICEF has called on the Zimbabwean Government, donor community, and partners to prioritize sustainable access to water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) facilities for children and families across Zimbabwe. This appeal was made during a media briefing at UNICEF’s Harare offices today. “Increased funding will enable the implementation of innovative approaches that build…
Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Trade, Hon. Frederick Shava and Ms Etona Ekole the newly appointed UNICEF representative By Edward Makuzva Zimbabwe, 08 August 2024—Ms Etona Ekole, the newly appointed UNICEF Representative in Zimbabwe, presented her credentials today to the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Trade, Hon. Frederick Shava. Ms. Ekole will succeed…
By George Swarei Harare, August 7, 2024 – As World Breastfeeding Week comes to a close today, Zimbabwe has been urged to take concrete steps to address the gaps in breastfeeding support and prevalence across different sectors of society. The week-long campaign, which started on August 1, aimed to raise awareness about the benefits of…
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…
Photograph By the late Masana Samuel “Sam” Nzima on June 16, 1976.Mbuyisa Makhubo carried Hector who was shot in the head by the police while his sister, Antoinette, ran alongside. By Donald Chakamanga For me, June 16 holds a personal significance. It is the day of my birth, a day mixed with reflection, sorrow, and…
Learners in Class: Pic Courtesy of UNESCO By George Swarei UNESCO and UNICEF have joined forces to advocate for the establishment of robust foundations for health and well-being in primary schools worldwide. This initiative, launched at a global symposium held in Lusaka, Zambia, aims to equip children aged 5-12 with essential skills to stay in…
Minister of Health and Child Care By Licious Mkuni The Ministry of Health and Child Care has deployed multi-disciplinary teams to Hurungwe District, Mashonaland West Province, to investigate the Measles and Mumps outbreak and carry out mandatory mass vaccination campaign to protect the children in the affected areas. It is suspected that Measles and Mumps…
Dr Tajudeen Oyewale, UNICEF Representative in Zimbabwe By Lisca Philo As Zimbabwe joins the international community to celebrate the International Day of Education, UNICEF has spoken to the development of the education sector in Zimbabwe, reiterating the words of Nobuhle Nokutenda Sibanda, a 17-year-old learner from Beitbridge who said “Inclusive education is not only a…