Author: Goromondo News
In lecture halls across Africa, a quiet tragedy unfolds every day. Brilliant professors — full of knowledge, passion, and vision — spend their best years chasing publications, not solutions. They write for journals abroad while problems at home multiply. Our universities overflow with research papers, yet our factories remain silent. Our libraries are full, but our laboratories are empty. Something is deeply wrong when professors in mineral-rich countries cannot produce affordable mining equipment, when engineering departments import the same machines they teach about, and when medical schools rely on diagnostic kits shipped from overseas. Africa is not short of brains…
By Diana Munharira Zimbabwe is set to host the 5th General Assembly of the African Public Procurement Network (APPN) from November 11 to 14 in Victoria Falls, bringing together procurement leaders from across the continent to chart a new course for innovation, sustainability, and inclusion in public procurement. The announcement was made today in Harare by Dr. Clever Ruswa, President of the APPN and Chief Executive Officer of the Procurement Regulatory Authority of Zimbabwe (PRAZ), who described the upcoming gathering as a “landmark continental event” for Africa’s procurement community. At least 75 percent of APPN member countries are expected to…
By Shepherd Masunda, Senior Reporter Zimbabwe is stepping up efforts to end Tuberculosis (TB) by 2030, with health experts calling for increased funding to achieve the target. Speaking during the closing day of the National TB Conference at the Mendel Training Center in Harare, Dr. Owen Mugurungi, Director of HIV/AIDS and TB Programmes in Zimbabwe, emphasized that funding is crucial for the country’s 2030 goal. “We should totally eradicate TB by 2030, and it can only be achieved when our programmes are fully funded,” said Dr. Mugurungi. The Chairperson of the Parliamentary Portfolio Committee on Health and Childcare, Honourable Fortune…
By Staff Reporter On 23 October 2025, MISA Zimbabwe engaged members of the Parliamentary Portfolio Committee on Information, Media and Broadcasting Services, along with several other stakeholders, regarding the proposed Zimbabwe Media Practitioners Bill and Zimbabwe Media Commission Amendment Bill. Engagement meeting with stakeholders and legislators on the proposed Zimbabwe Media Practitioners Bill One of the sticking points is whether the Zimbabwe Media Practitioners Bill would also regulate content creators. Stakeholders reiterated that although they preferred self-regulation of the media, they were content with the government’s compromise to implement co-regulation. The proposed Bill aims to establish a Zimbabwe Media Practitioners…
By Shepherd Masunda The Zimbabwe National TB Conference, organized by the Stop TB Partnership Zimbabwe in collaboration with the Ministry of Health and Child Care and other stakeholders, is set to run from October 29 to 31 at the Mandel Training Centre in Harare. The conference will be held under the theme “From Commitment to Action: Innovation, Sustainable Financing and Person-Centered Care to End TB.” According to the Stop TB Partnership Zimbabwe, the event aims to unite government officials, affected communities, civil society organizations, and international partners to discuss innovative strategies against the disease. The conference emphasizes the need for…
By Diana Munharira In a move set to boost the welfare of civil servants, the Zimbabwean government has unveiled a package of financial and non-monetary benefits for public servants including pensioners. The package provides immediate festive season relief alongside long-term planned support and was announced by the Minister of Public Service, Labour and Social Welfare, Hon. Edgar Moyo, The public servants will get US$150 courtesy of the President, which will be paid in two instalments of US$75 in November and December 2025. This bonus is separate from their regular annual payments. Looking ahead, the government has confirmed that a major…
By Shepherd Masunda Residents of Whitecliffe-Garikai are grappling with severe water shortages following a prolonged dry spell that has left local wells completely dried up. The community, which comprises nearly 400 households, relies on just two boreholes—one manually operated and the other solar-powered—for its water supply. Nearby Phase Two, a settlement adjacent to Garikai, also depends on these same boreholes. Both areas were developed under the government’s Garikai/Hlalani Kuhle housing scheme. However, the Zvimba Rural District Council has distanced itself from servicing the area due to unresolved disputes between the government and Pfugari Properties. Keith Shonhiwa, a resident living near…
By News Editor MASVINGO – The Masvingo High Court has granted bail to two of the three Midlands State University students arrested on August 8th for allegedly inciting violence against the government. A warrant of arrest has been issued for the third accused, who absconded. The accused—Milton Muchayana (21), Anenyasha Moyo (22), and Langton Muhoma (22)—are alleged to have distributed inflammatory fliers on campus. The fliers contained a message declaring the ZANU PF government “illegitimate” and calling for its overthrow. According to court proceedings, Muchayana is believed to have authored the message, which Moyo then printed. Muhoma was allegedly responsible…
By Staff Reporter The Zimbabwe Football Association (ZIFA) Electoral Committee wishes to inform all football stakeholders and the general public that preparations for the 2025 ZIFA Members’ Elections are officially underway. The elections will be conducted in full compliance with the ZIFA Statutes (adopted October 2024) and the FIFA directive mandating democratic governance across all football structures. Guided by Article 12 (1) of the ZIFA Statutes, the electoral process will cover executive committees for: Men’s Regional Division One Leagues Women’s Regional Division One Leagues Men’s Provincial Leagues Beach Soccer Football Association Futsal Football Association Area Zones This process speaks to…
By Diana Tsitsi Munharira Bindura – While many people celebrate their birthdays with parties and gifts, Development Practitioner Edith Madzingira has found a unique way to celebrate hers: by giving back to her community. As the founder of the National Development Network, a sustainability-driven organization, Edith’s mission is to create opportunities that bring dignity, hope, and impact to communities, leaving no one behind. Inspired by a “A Pair of Shoes Donation” initiative by one of her Grand Master Coaches, Edith created 23rd Touch, an annual birthday event aimed at addressing real needs while inspiring lasting change. Her birthday falls on…