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Mukuru
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Mukuru’s Awarding of Deposit-Taking Microfinance Institution (DTMFI) Licence - a Boost for Financial Inclusion in Zimbabwe

This important achievement enables Mukuru to expand on its mission of driving financial inclusion in the country

Mukuru to drive adoption of digital financial solutions with support of its extensive booth and agent network DTMFI license to amplify Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe’s Financial Inclusion Strategy Cost reduction benefits to be felt by SMEs, women, youth and rural communities Next-generation financial services provider Mukuru (www.Mukuru.com) has been awarded…

planetGOLD Zimbabwe

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Zimbabwe Kicks-Off Project to Reduce Mercury Use in Artisanal and Small-Scale Gold Mining

The planetGOLD Zimbabwe project aims to reduce mercury use by 4.85 tonnes over five years and support 7,500 artisanal miners

Zimbabwe’s government is taking action to support a more responsible artisanal gold mining sector, launching a $23.7 million USD project to reduce mercury across mine sites in the country. A toxic chemical used to extract gold from ore, mercury damages the lungs, skin, and eyes. The chemical can travel far…

Mukuru

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How Mukuru is reshaping aid disbursements, payroll and bulk commercial payments in Malawi and Zimbabwe

International NGOs, like Action Contre la Faim, have partnered with Mukuru to deliver cash transfers to remote households via Mukuru’s mobile disbursement service

Mukuru (www.Mukuru.com) is a leading next-generation financial services platform that offers affordable and reliable financial services to a customer base of over 16-million people across Africa, Asia and Europe. The company, dedicated to continuously building a strong, reliable and resilient financial payments infrastructure to allow its customers to access new…

Médecins sans frontières (MSF)
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Médecins sans frontières (MSF) to roll out injectable Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) prevention drug in southern Africa

Increasing access to this long-acting preventive medicine could be a game changer in curbing the spread of HIV/AIDS

As World AIDS Day approaches on December 1, Doctors Without Borders/Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) is preparing to roll out long-acting cabotegravir (CAB-LA) for pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) in its projects in southern Africa. CAB-LA, administered as an injection every two months, has been described as a potential game changer in the fight…

World Health Organzation (WHO) - Zimbabwe
Source: World Health Organzation (WHO) - Zimbabwe |

Zimbabwe commits to boost domestic health financing

This commitment was made during a three-day national dialogue on health financing, aimed at exploring sustainable strategies to improve the country's health sector

Zimbabwe has taken a significant step towards strengthening its health system by committing to increase domestic financing through a health levy, a sugar tax, establishment of National Health Insurance and other initiatives. This commitment was made during a three-day national dialogue on health financing, aimed at exploring sustainable strategies to…

World Food Programme (WFP)
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Japan Supports Climate Resilience and Sustainable Agriculture in Zimbabwe

The three-year project will enhance food security and resilience for smallholder farmers by establishing water-based infrastructure, developing value chains, and strengthening agricultural extension service capacity

The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) welcomes a contribution of US$ 5.1 million from the Government of Japan to support 37,000 climate-affected smallholder farmers across five districts in Zimbabwe. The three-year project will enhance food security and resilience for smallholder farmers by establishing water-based infrastructure, developing value chains, and…

EnergyNet Ltd.

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Unlocking Opportunities and Driving Progress: Zimbabwe-Zambia Energy Projects Summit

Under the official patronage of Zimbabwe’s Ministry of Energy and Power Development for 2024, the summit will unveil energy project plans from both countries

The Zimbabwe-Zambia (Zim-Zam) Energy Projects Summit will take place from November 18-20, 2024, in Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe, and could not be more timely. With the governments of both countries making innovative structural changes to make energy projects more bankable, appetite for investment is high. This is the opportunity to secure…

The Zimbabwe Advocate
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A Step Toward Stability: Nyusi’s Commitment to Peaceful Transition Sets Example for Mozambique and Africa

By pledging to transfer power peacefully, Nyusi breaks from this pattern, underscoring a culture of governance that values institutional integrity, stability, and public trust over personal ambition

In a powerful demonstration of democratic integrity, Mozambique's President Filipe Nyusi has pledged to step down amid the country’s ongoing political crisis, promising a peaceful transfer of power to President-elect Daniel Chapo. This commitment, a rare decision in a region where political transitions are often marked by strife, is a…

FAO Regional Office for Africa
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The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), French Embassy and the Government of Zimbabwe launch “Nourish and Thrive” project addressing the impacts of El Niño-induced drought

A milestone for improving child nutrition, household food security, and resilience in rural communities

In a significant strengthened partnership, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and the French Embassy in Zimbabwe have joined efforts with the Government in launching the “Nourish and Thrive” project. This project addresses critical nutrition and food security needs in drought-affected areas, supporting rural households impacted…

WHO Regional Office for Africa
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African health ministers, delegates adopt declaration on climate change and health

Enhancing policy and decision-making is also crucial by integrating climate change considerations into national health policies and strategies to ensure that health is prioritized in climate action plans

Health ministers and delegates from 20 African countries today adopted a landmark declaration to enhance climate resilience within health systems and address the profound health impacts of climate change on the continent. The Harare Declaration, endorsed during the first Climate and Health Africa Conference (CHAC), calls for immediate and collaborative…