The Gambia’s decision to uphold ban on female genital mutilation (FGM) critical win for girls’ and women’s rights

“Following the vote today by the National Assembly of The Gambia, we commend the country’s decision to uphold the ban on Female Genital Mutilation (FGM), reaffirming its commitments to human…

South Sudan faces a growing humanitarian crisis, warns World Health Organization (WHO)

Twelve years on from independence the people of South Sudan continue to face huge challenges, exacerbated now by the war in neighbouring Sudan, the World Health Organization (WHO) said on…

Econet reports big jump in data usage, surge in mobile money customer growth

Business Reporter ECONET Wireless Zimbabwe has reported significant growth in both data and voice usage, with increases of 74 percent and 46 percent respectively for the first quarter ending May…

Econet Victoria Falls marathon gives local economy shot in the arm – hotels, lodges and businesses thrive during popular event

Chronicle Writer THE 2024 Econet Victoria Falls Marathon, which took place in the resort town a little over a week ago, has given a big boost to the local economy,…

Hip-Hop artiste Reaper VLAD seeks to inspire young generation

Mthabisi Tshuma, [email protected] Hip-hop musician Reaper VLAD has set his ambitions on becoming a beacon of inspiration for the young generation through releasing works that encourage them to be focused…

Emerging musician Frea_K ready to make a name

Mthabisi Tshuma, [email protected] Up-and-coming musician Frea_K feels it is the right time to make a name and start producing quality music for various genre enthusiasts after having being on the…

Number of ‘zero-dose’ children increased by more than one third last year in the Middle East and North Africa

Millions of children in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) remain unprotected against preventable diseases due to a steady decline in vaccination coverage, according to the latest WHO and…

Joy in Mudzi as Chimango Clinic is commissioned

Victor Maphosa in Mudzi There was jubilation in Ward 4 of Mudzi District when Chimango Clinic was officially commissioned today. Built using devolution and constituency development funds, the clinic has…

KMH implements mine-to-market gold tracing software

Oliver Kazunga Senior Business Reporter ZIMBABWE’S largest mining group, Kuvimba Mining House (KMH), has implemented a mine-to-market mineral traceability software in compliance with international regulatory requirements for transparency and accountability…

Gambia: Continued ban on female genital mutilation (FGM) is good news but authorities must urgently address its root causes

Reacting to the rejection of a bill to repeal the 2015 Women’s (Amendment) Act which bans female genital mutilation (FGM), by Gambia’s parliament on 15 July, Samira Daoud, Amnesty International…

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