By Tendai Keith Guvamombe
The proposed 2026 National Budget for Zimbabwe, while acknowledging the need for gender equality, has been assessed as gender-aware but critically deficient in achieving a truly gender-transformative status.
Category: News
No Safe Haven: Inmate Gets Life for Raping Fellow Prisoner at Grootvlei Correctional Facility
Tendai Keith Guvamombe
Bloemfontein, South Africa — The fight for justice transcends the prison walls. In a landmark case reaffirming the commitment of South African law enforcement to protect vulnerable individuals, even behind bars, a 57-year-old inmate has been sentenced to life imprisonment for the rape of a fellow prisoner.
Diplomatic Ice Age: US-SA Relations Hit Rock Bottom After G20
Diplomatic relations between the United States and South Africa have plummeted into a “deep freeze” following the contentious G20 Summit in Johannesburg.
Form vs. History: Can Chelsea’s Recent Run Overcome City’s Head-to-Head Superiority?
This weekend’s Premier League fixture between Chelsea and Manchester City is far more than just a clash of titans; it’s a pivotal battle with significant implications for the title race. With both teams having played 12 games, Chelsea currently sits second with 23 points, narrowly ahead of City in third place with 22 points, making the stakes immense at the top of the table.
Paris Hilton to Vee: The Celebrity Endorsements Highlighting Zimbabwe’s Undiscovered Gems
The spontaneous excitement of Botswana-based musician, Vee Mampeezy, over his hotel view in Zimbabwe—exclaiming, “The Zimbabwe they never talk about What a beauty view from my room”—is a powerful testament to the country’s hidden reality.
Vision 2030 Tourism: Terry Maphosa Proves Rural Areas are Key to ZimBho Success
Zimbabwe — Entrepreneur Terry Maphosa is leading a quiet revolution in rural tourism with the introduction of new thatched accommodation at his renowned KwaTerry Traditional Restaurant in Mhondoro Ngezi.
IFAW and Tsholotsho RDC Partner to Mitigate Human-Wildlife Conflict
IFAW (International Fund for Animal Welfare) and ZimParks are engaged in a major, long-term partnership to safeguard the Greater Hwange Ecosystem, focusing on four core areas: wildlife protection, habitat management, tourism development, and community empowerment
From Rural Towers to National Recognition: NetOne’s Strategy Delivers Top ICT Awards
By Tendai Keith Guvamombe
The company was celebrated for winning the highly coveted Best Rural Internet Connectivity award for the second consecutive year. Furthermore, NetOne was honored as the First Runner-Up for Best Telecoms Company, cementing its position as a key player in the nation’s dynamic digital landscape
Vision Implementer: Dr. Msindo’s DANET Pledges Over 200k Stands, Cementing Role in Zimbabwe’s Upper Middle-Income Trajectory
His dedication to success in empowerment drives—ranging from economic entrepreneurship to youth and women emancipation—was recently recognized internationally. Rev Dr. Msindo was conferred with a prestigious Doctorate in Zambia for his noteworthy achievements and continuous efforts to empower citizens through strategic implementations, including the widespread provision of affordable housing schemes.
Historic Win: Equal Zimbabwe Campaign Succeeds as Government Aligns Disability Law with UN Standards
By Tendai Keith Guvamombe
The new Act brings Zimbabwe’s legal framework into alignment with the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (UNCRPD). It is designed to ensure the rights of people with disabilities are upheld, protected, and fully recognized