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Effort Moyo The Zimbabwe Centre for Media and Information Literacy (ZCMIL) has announced that the 6th Africa Journalism and Media Summit will be held in Harare from 14 to 15 November 2024, running under the theme “Reinventing Local Journalism in the Age of Disruption.” This summit will gather journalists, media academics, nonprofit leaders, business figures, […]

Nomathemba Mathe The Zimbabwe Civil Liberties and Drug Network (ZCLDN), has called for the decriminalization of drugs in Zimbabwe, highlighting the need to treat drug use as a public health issue rather than a criminal offense. Speaking at a harm reduction workshop with Community-Based Organizations and CSOs, the Director of the Zimbabwe Civil Liberties and […]

Effort Moyo Award-winning Zimbabwean Hip Hop artist Awakhiwe Sibanda popularly known as ‘Awa Khiwe’, based in Germany, is set to return to the music scene with a surprise release of her work titled, ‘Rap Gandaganda’, on the 7th of November 2024. Produced by Ghanaian Stallion and Outhere Records, this new release marks Awa’s comeback following […]

By Pronellah Lunga The Africa Liberation Archive Exhibition, a collaboration between the Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo Foundation, the Museum of African Liberation, the Russian State University for the Humanities, and the National Gallery of Zimbabwe, officially opened on Thursday. The exhibition showcases a rich collection of archival photographs and documents gathered by Russian sources during Africa’s […]

By Anisha Hungwe Botswana’s President Mokgweetsi Masisi has officially conceded defeat following a significant loss for the Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) in the primary parliamentary elections. Speaking at a press conference after the results were announced, Masisi acknowledged the outcome, expressing relief at the end of his term and reflecting on the demanding nature of […]

By Anisha Hungwe The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) in Silobela is appealing for public assistance to locate Dumisani Phakathi and Zigi Sibanda, who are wanted in connection with the murder of 27-year-old Qiniso Bhebhe. The suspects were last seen involved in an altercation with Bhebhe at Donsa 2 shopping centre in Silobela on the 27th […]

By Pronellah Lunga Bulawayo will celebrate its 81st anniversary as an official city on 3 November 2024, with a commemorative service hosted by the Bulawayo City Council at Entumbane Presbyterian Church. The service, scheduled for 10:30 a.m., will include Aldermen, councillors, council staff, and members of the public, led by the Mayor’s Chaplain. This annual […]

By Nomathemba Mathe The Zimbabwe Civil Liberties and Drug Network (ZCLDN), an organization advocating for People Who Use and Inject Drugs (PWUID), convened today with Civil-Based Organizations (CBOs) and Community-Based Organizations (CSOs) on Thursday to strengthen their understanding of harm reduction. Harm reduction encompasses programs, policies, and practices designed to mitigate the adverse effects of […]

Effort Moyo Concerned citizens in Bulawayo called on lawmakers to address issues surrounding free treatment for senior citizens in the Medical Services Amendment Bill. This appeal was made yesterday at the Portfolio Committee on Health and Childcare’s public hearings on the proposed bill. The amendment to Section 82(b) aims to ensure free treatment for senior […]

By Andile Mvundla Vostile Creatives Trust, a community based organisation that promotes environment conservation in Hwange, has bemoaned the impacts of irresponsible mining practices that are slowly turning the town into a toxic hazardous area. Residents in the mining town are already suffering from deteriorating environment conditions, including air and water pollution as well as […]