COMESA launches US$2,5 billion digital inclusion programme for Eastern, Southern Africa

The Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA) yesterday launched a US$2.5 billion Inclusive Digitalisation for East and Southern Africa (IDEA) programme, with funding from the World Bank.

Thunderous welcome for Kirsty Coventry at Olympic House in Switzerland

As she entered the building, the staff started a long and resounding round of applause for the International Olympic Committee (IOC) president-elect, Kirsty Coverntry.

Sadc PF finalises framework to combat child marriages

A TECHNICAL working group established by the SADC Parliamentary Forum (SADC PF) has finalised a monitoring and evaluation frame- work aimed at combating child marriage in the region.

Rwanda commemorates 31st Kwibukwa of the 1994 genocide

Joseph Madzimure Zimpapers Politics Hub Rwanda will today commemorate the 31st Kwibuka of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi, under the theme “Remember-Unite-Renew”. Rwanda’s Ambassador to Zimbabwe James Musoni said…

Church urged to champion peace

President of the Council of Churches in Africa (CCA), Archbishop Professor Rocky Moyo has called for peace and urged church leaders across denominations to preach the message of peace.

Palestine condemns killing of journalists

The Embassy of the State of Palestine in Zimbabwe has condemned the horrific killing of two Palestinian journalists in Gaza in an Israeli missile strike, as violence against members of the Press continues to escalate.

SA-based hitmen jailed combined 50 years

Five South African-based hitmen have been sentenced to a combined 50 years in jail for their involvement in a kidnapping and assault plot targeting local businessman Mr Oliver Tendai Chipindu.

China announces 34 percent retaliatory tariffs on US imports

China has announced it will impose additional tariffs of 34 percent on US imports in retaliation to duties unveiled by President Donald Trump recently, thereby moving the world closer to a full-blown trade war.

Japan volunteer programme boosts Education 5.0

The Japan Overseas Cooperation Volunteers (JOCV) have made a significant contribution to Zimbabwe’s education sector, particularly in supporting the implementation of Education 5.0, which aims to promote innovation, industrialisation and skills-based learning in higher education institutions.

Nigerian pastor acquitted of rape after eight years in South African jail

After spending eight years in jail, a Nigerian televangelist accused of raping young women from his South African church has been found not guilty of all charges. Timothy Omotoso had…