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Africa Continental 11 - 17 December 2020
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Region’s biggest tile manufacturer By Edward Mukaro
joins ZBCA
THE Zimbabwe Building Construction As-
Export-ready tiles from Sunny Yi Feng Tiles sociation (ZBCA) has welcomed South-
ern Africa’s leader in porcelain and ce-
ramic tiles manufacturer, Sunny Yi Feng Tiles
(Zimbabwe) into its family, as the construction
sector gears up to revamp its contribution to
the nation’s gross domestic product (GDP).

The inception of the Zimbabwean based Chi-
nese manufacturer into ZBCA dovetails with
calls by President Emmerson Mnangagwa for the
construction sector to play its part in rebuilding
the country’s economy given the vast business
opportunities and room for growth in the sector.

Currently, Sunny Yi Feng Tiles employs
about 1 800 employees, who come from the
community surrounding the firm and other
areas where the firm sources its raw materi-
als, like in Hwange, Chegutu and Makonde.

Speaking in an interview with The Business
Connect, Sunny Yi Feng Tiles public relations
officer Abel Mukumba expressed excitement at
the prospects of the tile manufacturer joining
the ZBCA as it opened avenues of expanding
the corporate’s market base, while also shed-
ding light on the various misconceptions that
might have trended about the firm in the past.

“It will give us a big platform to
make our clients have a better appreci-
ation of our production”said Mukumba.

The tile manufacturer is currently 60 per-
cent (%) of its product, while 40% is be-
ing channeled to satisfy the local market.

Sunny Yi Feng Tiles was established by Shanxi
Yang Fan Logistics Ltd in early 2018, in Zimbabwe,
and was granted National Projects Status in October
2018. The firm’s plant spreads over 100 hectares of
land and has a total investment of US$1 billion.

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FCTZ takes Gender Based Violence head onwww.thebusinessconnect.co.zw
By Tendai Sahondo sult, most of the children view marriage
as an escape route from poverty and the

FARM Community Trust of Zimbabwe (FTCZ) has em- overburdened parents are more than will-
barked on an ambitious drive to fight Gender Based ing to let them go. As a matter of fact,
Violence (GBV), through sensitisation and edutain- most parents actually pledge their daugh-
ters to rich men so that they can receive

ment in the vastly affected areas of Mudzi and Gokwe. food in exchange,” said Tinodaishe Moyo.

The highly anticipated project will see roadshows being Speaking on challenges, Moyo said the

rolled out in Mudzi and the twin Gokwe Districts (North and District is failing to access adequate ser-

South) with live theatre and dance performances delivered by vices for the prosecution of GBV offenders.

trained health club members from the respective communities. “We do not have adequate equipment

The promising initiative is part of a COVID -19 re- at our hospital; this includes X-rays which

sponse project aimed at championing mitigatory measures, are required for prosecution of offenders.

while equally addressing pandemic-induced challeng- This means that only women that can af-

es such as GBV, sexual exploitation and abuse. Funded ford will be able to travel to either Mure-

by the UNICEF, the project will also see boreholes be- hwa or Mutoko for these services. At the

ing repaired and public handwashing points being set up. end of the day, victims are going to court

Speaking at a recent Mudzi District Water Sanitation without adequate evidence leading to

and Hygiene Sub Committee (DWSSC) training, an offi- perpetrators being freed or handed down

cial in the Women Affairs ministry noted that COVID-in- petty sentences, which in turn encour-

duced GBV ratios in the district were worrisome. ages the continuance of GBV,” she said.

“The onset of COVID -19 triggered the loss of livelihoods Moyo said victims that report cases

in rural communities, which in turn led to a sharp increase in are forced to continue living in the same

GBV and child marriages. We have had the chance to go into communities with perpetrators as there FTCZ and Mudzi community group photo
communities and realised that there are so many cases with are no shelters for GBV victims in Mudzi.

some going unreported due to inability to access GBV services. She hailed FCTZ for the timely inter- suggestion boxes coupled with an ever-manned toll-free line.
“We have also witnessed increases in child marriages due vention which will result in more cases

to the twin devils: Covid -19 and perennial droughts. As a re- being reported through a network of strategically positioned

Scrapping of hospital visitation hours commendable - WCoZ

By Staff Reporter COVID- 19 cases shoot to 11 007
positive cases, 9 147 recoveries,
THE Women’s Coalition of Zimbabwe (WCoZ) while deaths have risen to 304.
has applauded the suspension of patient visita-
tion hours by the country’s largest hospital, Pari- Said WCoZ, “We note the
renyatwa Group of Hospitals as a direct response to announcement by Parirenyatwa
the surge in COVID- 19 positive cases in the country. Hospital, which is the largest re-
ferral hospital in Zimbabwe, that
The ban on visiting periods, which came into effect this it is suspending patient visits….
Wednesday comes amid a period, when the country has seen In direct response to the surge in
COVID- 19 cases in Zimbabwe. We

Parirenyatwa Hospital

further note that the an- the government should be proactive by announcing
measures that will curb second wave of the pandemic.
nouncement makes refer-
“We continue to await the announcement of sub-
ence to the surge of cases stantive measures to address the second wave
of COVID- 19 to ensure that we stem the tide.
within the institution.
“We call on government to act swiftly to prevent
“We note that the sus- mass contraction of COVID- 19, protect our incredi-
bly fragile health sector and save lives,” said WCoZ.
pension of visits leaves
The lobby organisation further implored Gov-
patients with only the ernment to strengthen awareness-raising efforts on
the safety measures to be taken during burials to en-
listed, next of kin, be- sure the communities are well prepared in advance.

ing permitted to deliver Furthermore, the preparation of bodies must be managed
by persons who are adequately trained to handle such cases
support from family. further and supported with sufficient PPE, and thus commu-
nities should exercise caution during burials, noted WCoZ.
“We applaud the deci-

sion made as it has been

necessitated by the need

to protect inpatients, staff

members, and visitors.”

WCoZ, how-

ever, stated that

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By Wellington auditing in line with interna- lenges for our colleagues in Zim- Swedish Auditor GeneralHelena Lindberg
Zimbowa tional standards,” reads the babwe. Our intention is to adjust
statement signed December 9, 2020. our support to the current situation and the management of UNDP on management leadership, value
SWEDEN has availed to enable OAG to carry out its im- Zimbabwe,” read the statement. for money performance auditing.
US$200 000 in partnership The Swedish National Audit portant mandate as well as pos-
with technical partner, Unit- Office recently renewed memo- sible,” she said in the statement. The signed MoU is underpinned
ed Nations Development randum of understanding (MOU)
Programme (UNDP) in Zimbabwe with Zimbabwe’s Auditor Gen- COVID -19 has created a lot
to further strengthen public sector eral Office earlier this year. of business disruptions and the
involvement in line with interna- movement restrictions and use of
tional standards, as the COVID -19 However, the Swedish National skeletal staff in adherence with
impact has complicated public Audit Offices notes that the COVID the World Health Organisation
finance oversight by the Parlia- -19 pandemic has negatively affect- (WHO) and Government has cre-
ment and Auditor General’s Office. ed quality auditing standards, hence, ated a fertile ground for corrup-
the move to seek alternative ways. tion due to severed monitoring
The Swedish Audit Office, which systems, according to expert.
availed the funding in a statement, According to Swedish Auditor
said it was assigned by Swedish General, Mrs Helena Lindberg, “… the conditions for public
‘August House’ to manage interna- the COVID -19 pandemic that sector auditing has changed due
tional development with key insti- has wrecked socio-economic jus- to COVID -19 pandemic and the
tutions from developing countries. tice across the globe has increased Swedish NAO has explored alter-
problems facing the auditor gener- native ways of supporting OAG.
“The Swedish National Audit al’s office to carry out its mandate.
Office have decided to contribute “This has resulted in the coop-
US$20 000 to United Nations Devel- Zimbabwe’s comptroller of- eration with the UNDP in Zimba-
opment Programme in Zimbabwe. fice has been facing a plethora of bwe with the purpose of strength-
problems that include poor opera- ening of public sector auditing.
“The objective is to fur- tions financing, lack of up to date
ther strengthen public sector modern technologies to encour- “This cooperation was pre-
age poor staffing among others. sented today at a digital ceremo-
ny with the two auditor generals
“The pandemic is accusing ad-
ditional chal-

Good governance
critical for survival of
water points - CCMT

Chitungwiza water point

By Edward cry to what is required by
Mukaro residents in Chitungwiza,
leading to pressure for
THE Centre for the commodity (water).
Conflict Man-
agement and Water point commit-
Transformation tees have had to deal
(CCMT) has commenced with cases emanating
from these points as res-
a series of Water Point idents at times become
violent towards each
Committee Governance other or committee mem-
bers themselves, at times.
Training with Water Point
The capacity build-
Committees in Chitung- ing training by CCMT
that ran under the title:
wiza to capacitate them “Water Point Committee
Governance Training”
in dealing with issues that held at Leisure Centre,
in Chitungwiza managed
hinder the smooth flow to fill gaps that have in-
capacitated water point
of operations at various committees from carry-
ing out their mandate.
(water) points, as town
Issues at the fore in-
fathers, grapple to de- clude the importance of
having a water point and
liver water to residents. committee Constitution,
a clearly defined term
Chitungwiza, like of office for an elect-
ed committee and the
many other towns and importance of having a
budget to sustain opera-
cities around Zimbabwe, tions of both the commit-
tee and the water point.
continues to face water
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challenges driving citizens

to depend more on unsafe

sources of water. Howev-

er, the donor community

and well-wishers have

chipped-in by drilling

community boreholes, af-

fording residents access to

clean and safe water, but in

most instances the drilled

boreholes are still a far

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www.thebusinessconnect.co.zw Council exposing residents to diseases

Zim gets tough Dear Editor
on car imports from WE all know that the police (ZRP) are supposed to be the rain is washing away the refuse back to our homes, the
peaWHEN the Coronavirus pandemic broke out, everyone scenery is not pleasant to look at and it’s now becoming a
nuclear susceptible was told to take hygienic measures so as to keep safe from
the deadly pandemic. Ironically, refuse is not being collect- catalyst for a health disaster.

countries ed, especially in high-density suburbs. Residents end up
piling garbage where ever they wish. Our health is already
at stake. Where is the City Council? Now that it is raining,

Lobby against Gender-Based Violence all year roundIMBABWE has made it compulso-

ry for import cars from nuclear sus-

Zceptible countries such as Japan to Dear Editor
immediately undergo screening and decon- promoting gender-based violence? Activism must be done
tamination for nuclear, where it’s necessary IN relation to the 16 days of Activism, I appreciate
the effort being made to curb violence. I am very much all year round and not restricted to the 16 days.
ahead of other countries from the region. concerned about what is going to happen after these 16
The Radiation Protection Authority of days. The government should come up with realistic and
sustainable solutions to end this social evil. I have been
Zimbabwe (PRAZ) the relevant govern- following, a number of murder and rape cases reported
ment agency has already set base at Beit- during these 16 days of Activism. Is it that the 16 days are
bridge Border Post where it launched the

programme, which will be replicated across
all entry points into the country, through a

Commuters disregardingrecently gazetted Statutory Instrument.
“Radiation Protection Authority of Zim-
babwe wishes to inform you that it is now
a requirement in terms of Statutory Instru-

COVID -19ment 281 of 2020 titled Radiation Protection
(Safety and Security of Radiation Sources)
(Amendment) Regulations, 2020, that all

regulationsvehicles being imported into Zimbabwe

from countries which experienced nuclear
incidents (Japan) be inspected for radiation
contamination with immediate effect,” read Dear Editor ARTICLES, advertisements, photographers, cartoons and
a recent notice from the Radiation Protec- letters published in the newspaper do not necessarily reflect
tion Authority of Zimbabwe chief exec- T HE Coronavirus Pandemic has ravaged a lot of the views of the Editor-in-chief, staff or shareholders of the
utive officer Justice Chipuru highlighted lives. A number of positive cases are still being Twins Investment (Private) Limited. Our editorial policy is to
that the move was with immediate effect. recorded globally, but to my surprise, long queues give a voice to all Zimbabweans and to provide a platform
for the exchange of information and opinion does not over-
However, the notice to vehicle, im- are still being seen at various bus terminuses without social step the bounds of public decency and mutual respect for
porters signed December 8 2020, has those of differing viewpoints. Please write to us at: editori-
not given any reference to the adverse distancing. How will people stay safe from the virus? The [email protected] or thebusinessconnect.info@
effects of radio-nuclear contamina- gmail.com. Letters should be short and to the point. They
government must add more ZUPCO buses since computer must carry the writers name and address, even a nom deplume

omnibuses are not allowed to operate

tion only stating the applicable fees.

Inspection fees are US$10 and

US$20 for light and heavy vehicles,

respectively, while the decontamina- B CTHE
tion fees are US$50 and US$100 for USINESS ONNECT
light and heavier vehicles respectively.

With energy and environment ex-

perts raising concern over the major

threat of energy efficiency to the ozone

layer damage stated at their quarters. Chief Executive Officer
Zimbabwe is following in the direction
Blessing Magenga
of other African countries on inspection General Manager
for radioactivity, though it has only gone
a notch higher by making it compulsory. Tsitsi Florence Nauruma
Operations Manager / Sales
By 2019, Zambia had screened
& Marketing

46 185 vehicle imports, main- Sales & Marketing Executive
ly from countries like Japan. Kudakwashe Darare,
Beatrice Dube
Kenya’s regulation makes it compul-
sory for all vehicles 5 years and above Editor-In-Chief
to be screened, while those above 8 Edward Mukaro
years are banned, while Botswana is Senior-News Reporter
Wellington Zimbowa

not restrictive on import regulations. Design and Layout
The southern region’s economic power-
Tanyaradzwa Nyabvure,
house, South Africa is stricter on emissions Eunice Panashe Mabeka
control and does not allow vehicle imports

for neighbouring Zimbabwe, Malawi, Mo-

zambique and Zambia to be road driven.

According to the latest United Nations

Environment Program (UNEP), major au-

tomobile manufacturing companies exports 1st Floor East Wing, 17 Nelson Mandela/ Leopold Takawira,
about 40 percent (%) of vehicles to Africa. Coal House,Harare Zimbabwe

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Zimpost launches digital platform

By Ruvimbo Chatyoka it helps to grow business at a fraction of Zimpost supplies of goods from Zimbabwe and abroad.”
the actual cost, while also proper digitali- Digitalization of business saves cost, in-
POSTAL services giant, Zimpost has zation plan can help reinvent processes to talization is a key to a successful business.
scored a milestone by the launch of improve quality and promote consistency. Dr Muswere added that, “All individuals, crease efficiency, lack human error, safe data,
the Zimpost Digitalization and On- storage in the cloud, reduces operational
line Platform, as the parastatal embarks on a Through digitalization, Zimpost provide SMEs, Corporates, and e-sellers in Zimbabwe cost and enables data to be analysed easily.
‘journey towards success, growth and sus- an advantage of doing things faster, better should utilize this platform to sell their products
tainability in a tech-savvy global village. and cheaper. This can offer better profits and far and wide. On the same token, I also invite Zimbabwe postal service has been in exis-
value producing opportunities, thus digi- all buyers from all walks of life, from any lo- tence for over 130 years. Zimpost celebrated
The transformation of Zimpost bodes well cation to take advantage of the convenience of its 20th anniversary only two months ago.
with the fast paced technology enabling the the Zimbabwe mall post to conveniently access
entity to fully and effectively carry out its
mandate to its customers with no hindrances.

Addressing delegates who attended the
launch by Zimpost, the Minister of ICT, Postal
and Courier Services Dr. Just Muswere said,
“The transformation of Zimpost from a tradi-
tional post office to a digitalized post needs
the adoption of e-Post tenets that will enable
Zimpost to deliver services on the electronic
and mobile platforms. I want everything to be
‘E’ enabled at the post office: e-Commerce,
(being launched today,) e-Government ser-
vices, where the citizens will conveniently
access Government services; e-education to
help students access educational sites at Com-
munity Information Centres (CICs); e-health
to facilitate telemedicine activities. Zimpost
must evolve to be a smart post office that
delivers ‘next generation’ services the dig-
italization journey of Zimpost has led us to
an exciting national e-commerce platform at
the www.zimbabwemall.post address. This
platform facilitates online shopping, that is,
customers select items onto a shopping cart,
confirm their order, make payment and Zim-
post renders delivery logistics both locally
and internationally,” said Hon Muswere.

Digitalization is important as it im-
proves the efficiency of business processes,
consistency and quality at the same time

How to list on FINSEC

The Financial Securities Exchange (FINSEC) renders a convenient conduct of an initial public offering (IPO) prior to the initial listing commonly known as floating, or going public, a privately held financial advisors for expert advice.
and technology driven securities market which caters for the of the company's securities on FINSEC. It applies to an application company is transformed into a public company. Initial public In some instances, though not very common in our markets, a
interests of every category of issuer and investor. FINSEC is an agile for listing of securities that are already issued or securities that will offerings can be used to raise new equity capital for the company company offers its shares through a process known as private
exchange with listing and trading rules that are designed to be issued upon listing, where no public offering will be concerned or to monetise the investments of private shareholders placement. This process involves the issue of shares, bonds or
accommodate various types of securities and yet retains robust undertaken. such as company founders or private equity investors. other securities to a few identified investors without opening up
and transparent structures for risk containment. Companies can When a company chooses to list by introduction, a pre-listing When a company initiates the IPO process, a very specific set of the offer to the general public as is the case during an IPO. While
list on the exchange through either an Initial Public Offering (IPO), statement shall be published. This pre-listing statement is not an events leading to the listing occurs. These events are usually secondary trading of such securities may be open to the public, the
listing by introduction (LBI) or listing by private placement. invitation to potential investors to subscribe for shares in the undertaken through the guidance of the company's nominated initial stockholders transact privately to determine the initial
FINSEC has introduced an intervention dubbed the GEM Portal company, but is issued for the purposes of providing information advisors who will coordinate meetings involving the various pricing and percentageholding among themselves.
that enables SMEs and High Growth Enterprises to access more to the public about the company. Investors will be able to buy parties to the listing transaction. Other parties involved may FINSEC listing rules are, by design, simple and straightforward and
diverse funding options such as debt (long and short term), listing shares in the secondary market trading of the company after the include the sponsoring broker, transfer secretary, independent are continually reviewed and updated to ensure they remain
on FINSEC, opportunities for pre - IPO funding, IPO pathfinder and listing. financial advisor and legal advisor. relevant and appropriate to the various classes of securities that
restricted offers. Prospective companies complete an online Listing by introduction on FINSEC helps to facilitate price discovery Information regarding the company is compiled, including can list and trade on our trading boards. To enjoy all these and
application for raising capital through either equity listing on the and market-value realisation, for Over-the-Counter traded and financial performance and expected future operations. This other benefits, kindly visit the FINSEC website and download the
FINSEC Exchange or through debt financing by investors. The similar securities. Through market demand and supply forces becomes part of the company prospectus, which is circulated for FINSEC Issuer Admission Rules or contact us.
interactive online form has an in-built comprehensive scoring and together with an efficient information processing mechanism, review. The company files its prospectus with the relevant
rating mechanism of each input by the applicant, indicating to the buyers and sellers of securities listed on FINSEC are assured of authorities including the exchange on which it intends to list and The Financial Securities Exchange (FINSEC) is a Zimbabwe registered securities
applicant how well they are doing and the prospects of their transacting at fair prices. sets a timetable from when the offer opens to when it closes and
application. Applications that meet the predefined minimum Another method of listing is by an Initial Public Offering which can the company lists. On receipt of the prospectus, investors are exchange and a member of the Escrow Group. The Escrow Group has interests in
score will be exposed to various providers of capital. be defined as the first sale of stock by a private company to the encouraged to go through the document in detail as it contains
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Africa Continentalwww.thebusinessconnect.co.zw Free trade should kick start early January- A.U leaders

By Wellington border traders, the aca- “The AfCFTA will President of South Africa Cyril Ramaphosa
demia, the African Diaspo- boost intra-African trade, it
Zimbowa ra and other stakeholders will promote industrializa- while advocating for a Pro- ing non-tariff barriers to trade. to introduce the AU Protocol on
to join us as governments tion and competitiveness tocol on Women in Trade AfCFTA’s secretary-general Women in Trade, to ensure inclusiv-
AFRICAN Pres- in this historic endeav- and contribute to job cre- to facilitate greater trade ity, while ensuring shared growth
idents at the our of creating the Africa ation, and it will unleash opportunities for women, Wamkele Mene henceforth guar- involving women and youths.
13th virtual we want in line with the regional value chains that and to focus on remov- anteed collaboration with ECA and
extra-ordi- African Union Agenda will facilitate Africa’s the UN Development Programme
nary session unanimously 2063,” said the leaders. meaningful integration
agreed that continental into the global economy,”
free trade which is expect- AU Chairperson Pres- said President Ramaphosa.
ed to boost continental ident Cyril Ramaphosa of
cooperation and indus- South Africa, in his open- With the Small and Me-
trialisation, while saving ing remarks, noted a signif- dium Enterprises (SMEs)
the much need forex and icant milestone was set to that generate considerable
value addition should be achieved towards conti- GDP globally, including
start on I January 2021. nental integration and Afri- African economies and
ca’s pursuit of own destiny, being constituted main-
The December 5 sum- once trade commences. ly by women, President
mit for the 54 member Ramaphosa noted that
continental body resolved Regional integration AfCFTA should be ad-
that trading should start has been identified as the opted as a vehicle for em-
on January 1, next year, in ideal cog to stimulate so- powering women on the
accordance with the Afri- cio-economic development continent. AU’s Agenda
can Continental Free Trade on the mother continent. 2063 vision highlights is-
Area (AfCFTA) agreement sues of women’s access
whilst making a clarion Thus the leaders af- to trade opportunities not
call for the continent’s fi- firmed the key need of only facilitates economic
nancial institutions to avail regional integration to be freedom for women, while
technical and financial spearheaded via AFCATA expanding the produc-
support for the initiative. and commended African tive capacity of countries.
trade ministers for the
“We call on women, notable progress towards He acknowledged the
youth, businesses, trade launching Africa trade the African Union Commis-
unions, civil society, cross following the first month sion for its great strides
of the following year.

Good governance
critical for survival of water
points - CCMT

From Page 3 skills to mitigate conflicts through
ensuring equitable access to wa-
In an interview with The Busi- ter by all intended beneficiaries of
nessConnect, Councillor Tonderai each water point. Because of the
Chiwanza of Ward 6, in Zengeza, drought in the 2019 – 2020 sea-
Chitungwiza said due to the shortage son, water points have become
of water in the town, water points epicentres of violence and political
have become critical, hence, the contestations. They have also be-
training by CCMT comes at the right come COVID- 19 high-risk centres.
opportune time, when water point
committees are trying to maintain “Water points have become
sanity at their sphere of operations, epicentres of violence and politi-
as residents swarm the water sources. cal contestations in communities.
For one to get access to water, he
“There are many conflicts at or she should belong to certain
water points. This training will political parties that control the
equip our committees in solving water points,” stated CCMT.
various conflicts at water points.
The non-governmental organi-
“Lessons learnt here (CCMT sation will continue working with
training) should be used to solve water point committees are plans
conflicts at water points as they have are already afoot to start fencing
become critical since Harare has no selected water points in the dormi-
water to supply Chitungwiza on a tory town, while some donor agen-
regular basis,” said Cllr Chiwanza. cies will be roped on board for the
solarization of these water points.
Residents in the dormitory town
are now at the mercy of water bar- Various trainings on gov-
ons who are profiteering from sell- erning skills have been carried
ing at times, unsafe water to resi- out by CCMT for water point
dents for ZWL$20/ 20litre bucket. committees in suburbs like Ep-
worth, Mbare and Chitungwiza.
CCMT noted, “The purpose of
the training is to equip #Water-
PointCommittee members with

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Failing to plan is planning to fail. Plan your work and then work your plan!!!

By Chetser Dimairho exist in perpetuity. Shareholders and direc- Chester Dimairho
tors, who are natural persons, die and they
Last week I took a break so that I could are replaced. An example is General Elec-
write about the 10th SME Expo. Now tric, which was founded in 1892 and is still
we’re back to analyzing our model. The operational to date. You can look for your
last issue I brought to your attention was that I own examples of companies, which are now
would give examples of companies that failed more than one hundred years old. The oth-
spectacularly because they did not adhere to er sector that is more recent is the banking
the principles of Corporate Governance 101. sector. Some banks were closed in 2004 and
Just to refresh your memory, Corporate Gov- one of the major cause for their closure was
ernance 101 requires that you separate your “insider loans”. Basically, the founder of the
personal finances from your business finances. bank, and a few close friends, would borrow
I will not list the companies by name, but I will a large chunk of money and not repay it.
give examples by sector. You can always re- Again, there was no separation between per-
search the sectors for you to understand this sonal funds and business funds. I think you
principle better. The first sector I will look at can see the trend now. Separating personal
is the public transport sector, particularly bus and business funds lead to separate systems
companies. During the colonial era, or soon of control being set up for the individual
afterwards, the business which an indigenous and the business. The business’ systems of
Zimbabwean could participate in with not that control can be passed on from generation to
many bottlenecks was operating a bus com- generation for an unlimited period. Can you
pany. There are individuals who made names now see why you cannot raise serious fund-
for themselves as being successful business ing if this separation is not there? Can you
people because they owned bus companies. It also see that a business cannot be sustainable
was very typical to know that such and such a if such a separation does not exist? This area
bus company plied such and such a route, and is very critical. That is why it is at the base
there were measures put in place by the owner of the model. If it is weak, nothing else in
to make sure that no other bus company would the structure can hold. If you have not sep-
ply that route. At the time, a lot of Zimbabwe- arated your personal and business finances
ans who worked in urban areas would regular- yet, don’t worry. You can do the separation
ly commute to their rural homes to spend time now. While you do it, keep this in mind.
with their families. The cash flow was guar- The best time to plant a tree was forty years
anteed. You just needed to keep your buses ago. The second-best time is today, NOW!!
on the road and that was it. However, as soon
as the founder died, the fleet would reduce in “Chester Dimairho is a fellow of the
number until, in some cases, there were no Association of Chartered Certified Ac-
buses at all. The families failed to keep these countants, a Public Auditor and an Asso-
companies going. Clearly, the bus companies ciate Member of the Institute of Directors.
that closed shop were highly personalized, as The views expressed in this article are his
they had to close shop some years after the personal views and should not be treated
founder died. Companies do not die. They as professional advice. He can be con-
tacted at [email protected]”

YVE, ZAS moot struction to suit the environment, examples of Region’s biggest tile
Green Building green construction is the East-Gate Mall, with the
construction
highest level of energy efficiency and environ- manufacturer
By Edward mental friendly materials used for construction.
Mukaro “Green construction also takes into cognition

THE Young Volunteers for the En- platforms for planting trees around the build- joins ZBCA
vironment in partnership with the ing to promote an eco-friendly environment.
Zimbabwe Agriculture Society are
on the verge of a groundbreaking as “In the context of ZAS, it is already taking steps
plans to construct a ‘Green Building’, which is in climate proofing their construction by setting
classic way of climate proofing construction.
up adaptation processes in creating windbreaks From Page 1 “They (Sunny Yi Feng Tiles) manufac-
YVE, a climate and environment lob- to protect buildings from the impacts of storms ture porcelain tiles which were previously
by entity recently won a continental award The firm’s production budget for the first imported, so they are saving the coun-
for its climate friendly simple solutions. “Secondly, it is already taking steps stage was US$120 million, including a floor try foreign currency. They have recently
in offsetting it’s carbon footprint and re- tile production line with an annual produc- joined ZBCA as an Associate member.
Speaking in an interview with The Business- duce emissions,” said Marembo. tion capacity of 12 million square meters,
Connect newspaper, YVE director Lauretta Mar- a wall tile production line capable of 10 “To this end, ZBCA has found it fit to
embo said her organisation was engaging in a The project also involves other stakeholders million square meters per year and a san- visit them in order to tour their factory. The
partnership with ZAS to promote construction of including Zim Sunshine, Global Shapers Hara- itary-wares and porcelain production line tour is taking place from a value chain ap-
environment friendly building, which in a way if re and integrated properties as well as Orleans. with an annual of about 30 million pieces. proach in that we have further invited mem-
most constructors follow the green building way bers of the Zimbabwe Construction Indus-
would also reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Marembo added, “We implement simple Speaking on the sidelines of the tour, try Association (ZCIA) to which ZBCA is
solutions yet with great impact to reduce our ZBCA chief executive officer Crispen Ts- a member to join in the tour,” said Tsvarai.
“Green building is climate proofing our con- emissions (nature based solutions)... we already varai welcomed the Sunny Yi Feng Tiles
have an established nursery in Epworth and look- to the fold saying the firm’s capacity en- ZCIA is composed of ZBCA, Con-
ing forward to expanding to other communities ables the country to save the much need- struction Industry Federation of Zimba-
ed foreign currency, while also bringing bwe (CIFOZ), Engineers, Consulting En-
“We believe that community development more (foreign currency) in the country gineers, Architects, Quantity Surveyors,
is key as well as promoting environmental Real Estate Agents, and Geoformatics.
sustainability with young people at the fore-
front of sustainable development,” she said.

To Page 13 because of the huge amount exports be-
ing recorded by the tile manufacturer.

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THE International Coaching
and Mentoring Foundation
(ICMF) recently awarded
the Commander-In-Chief
of the Red Lipstick Revolution, Dr
Abigail Magwenzi with three awards.

1. 2020 Financial Coach of the Year.
2. 2020 1st Runner Up Fe-
male Coach of the Year.
3. 2020 2nd Runner Up
Overall Coach of the Year.

Thank you all the Red Lip-
stick Team, without you all
this could not have happened.

0772 888 479 Dr Abigail Magwenzi

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www.thebusinessconnect.co.zw Ngonidzashe Sesamani wins
prestigious Public Speaking

ICMM Award

By Beatrice to be shared, to open doors and inspire
other youths in Zimbabwe and beyond.
Dube
NGONIDZASHE
Sese- Ngoni is indeed an earth shak-

mani’s horizon continues er and a life changing person, who

to expand evidenced by thrives on making this world a better

the latest addition to his place through his various motiva-

cabinet after attaining the 2020 Pub- tions. These are some of his leadership

lic Speaking and Coach of the year roles, he carries: Board Chairperson:

at the International Coaching and Gifted Children Foundation (GCF)

Mentoring Annual Awards ceremony. October 2017 - Present

The 31-year-old Zvishavane based The Gifted Children Founda-

life coach and motivational speaker, tion is a charitable educational Trust

Ngonidzashe Sesemani, found himself which provides educational support

walking away with a golden medal and to vulnerable and talented children.

a certificate for this exceptional award. Education and training initiatives

This added an extra cherry on top of Trustee/Business Development

his many other achievements that Advisor: Zimbabwe Youth Movement

include “Best Outstanding Applier of Combating Climate Change (ZYMCCC)

Development Thought” at the Midlands January 2018 – present

State University Graduation Ceremo- Founder and Coordina-

ny (2015). Successfully designed, im- tor: Global Youth Indaba

plemented, monitored and evaluated August 2016 – 2018

development projects and programs. The Global Youth Indaba is a

Successfully prepared winning propos- youth-driven platform, which promotes

als, project documents and writing of dialogue on critical social, economic,

program reports, monthly, quarterly and cultural and religious issues that impact

annually for the organization. Spoke on on the development of young people.

various platforms locally, regionally and Program Director for a

nationally on key subjects such as Lead- Course on Personal Growth,

ership, Development, Personal Growth, Leadership and Development

Gender, and Health among others. January 2019 – December 2019

Conducted in partnership with the

Presented a paper titled, “Expec- Global Youth Indaba and the Global Ini-
tations in Industry during Work-Re-
lated Learning” at the Midlands State tiative for Inclusion and Transformation.
University (MSU) Public Lecture on
Work-Related Learning (October 2017 Program Advisor: Admore Gift-
and May 2018). Made a presentation
on “Sexual and Reproductive Health” ed Children and Adults International
at the Midlands State University Peer
Education workshop (September November 2019 – Present
2016) and another one on “Behaviour
Change amongst University Students This a youth-led Company focus-
in the 21st Century” in April 2018.
ing on lithography, graphical design-

ing, digital media and talent shows.

Trustee/Resource Mobilization Ad-

visor- The Helper International Club

at Midlands State University (HIC)

August 2019 - present

This is a student-driven initia-

Presented a paper titled, “Youth tive, which focuses on commu-
and Sexuality in the context of Pan
Africanism” at the Leaders for Afri- nity development, social entre-
ca Network Conference (2015). Sits
in numerous Boards that is the Gifted preneurship and the creation of
Children Foundation (GCF), Mhon-
dongori Resources Community Devel- long-lasting environmental manage-
opment Trust (MRCDT), Zimbabwe
Youth Movement Combating Climate ment solutions. The club is made up
Change (ZYMCCC), Global Initiative
for Inclusion and Transformation and of Midlands State University students.
the Helper International Club. Rose to
become a vibrant Motivational Speak- Trustee/Research and Poli-
er and an Influential figure in devel-
opment work through community and cy: Global Initiative for Inclu-
media platforms such as the Radio.
sion and Transformation (GIfIT)

December 2018 – present

GIfIT is a non-profit making organi-

zation, which exists to empower margin-

alized groups of people in communities

in ensuring an inclusive and just society.

Project Advisor: Mhon-

dongori Resources Communi-

ty Development Trust (MRCDT)

Recognition as an “Outstanding March 2019 – Present
Development Practitioner” by the
Young and Adults FM (Local ra- Mhondongori Resources Community
dio station) through being requested
to run a show on community social Development Trust (MRCDT) is a reg-
development titled Untold Stories.
istered community-based organization,

which exists to empower communities

to advocate for the sustainable exploita-

tion of natural resources in Mhon-

On top of these massive achieve- dongori area in Zvishavane District
ments, Mr Sesemani is a proud founder
and director of the Greatness Hub, a Research and Knowl-
consultancy agency that deals with Re-
search, Evaluations, Capacity Building, edge Development Advisor:
Training, Organisational Development,
Strategic Planning, Proposal and pol- Gwai Grandmothers Group
icy development, Business Transfor-
mation, Motivational Speaking and February 2017 – Present
Life Coaching. Ngoni has influenced
a number of initiatives in the commu- Gwai Grandmother`s Group is
nity and beyond. He has described his
life as a living testimony that deserves a Community Based Organization

which exists to empower communi-

ties to care and support for Orphans

and other Vulnerable children (OVC)

in Gwai area, Mberengwa District of

the Midlands Province in Zimbabwe.

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DreamChaser, it means to you? www.thebusinessconnect.co.zw
Daucey, opens door Best question
for peers come and save you. You have got
ever hahaha, so I to save yourself. Nobody is going
By Tsitsi Florence with varied skills who can come to borrowed this one to give you anything at no cost.
Nauruma from my mother You have got to go out and hunt,
your help at different points, saving “Muromo haupi hustle big time and relentlessly
chinopa maoko” fight for it. Nobody knows what
you time, energy, money, etc. peo- (The mouth does you want except you, and nobody
not produce what will be as sorry as you if you do
The BusinessConnect general ple you know and how much they are hands can produce) not get it. So, do not give up on
manager, Tsitsi Florence Na- I am not so good at your dreams no matter what. Be-
uruma had a brief chat with investing in you makes you rise in translation but I am hind every successful man, you see
pretty sure it will in this world there is a young man
the ranks in every conceivable way. make sense to some- who relentlessly kept on chasing
one. Basically, what his dream until it became a reality.
Your network introduces you to new it means is that there
are no amounts of • We recently lost Cal_vin that
• Tell us a brief back- opportunities, connects you to more words that can bring Luveve Boy, MHSRIEP. He was
tangible things un- a member of the Dream Chasers
ground about yourself? people and makes you professionally less you work for it. community. What positive impact
stronger and keeps you mentally sound. coming up with some quotes did he have in this community?
Elisha Daucey is better known as It becomes your support system during and short inspirational articles.
I first met Cal in 2018 at this
Elbrook_TheDreamChaser found- • Five years from other workshop and exchanged
now, who will Elisha be? contacts, 2019 I went to Bulawayo
ing director at Dream Chasers Inc a personal and/or professional slumps, met him again and discussed a lot
transforming into a shoulder to cry and I believe I have a strong pas- To me, success is going of issues and one of which was
youth empowerment organization that vent, or a stream of ideas to help you pull sion for seeing people flourishing above and beyond what is ex- Africa’s Most Influential Group
through. What more, it exposes you to in their endeavours hence the need pected. Five years ago, no one (AMG) I sold the idea to him and
ensures young people have adequate new ideas and thoughts, expanding your to motivate them time and again. knew I would be where I am to- liked it and from there he began
day and so is in the next 5 years connecting me to some big names
access to resources, opportunities, I will be above and beyond! both in entertainment industry and
sometimes business world. So
skills, information and relationships personally I would say I benefited
quite a lot and most of the connec-
needed in the actualization of their perception of the world as you know it. • You are also a philanthropist; tions I have in Bulawayo came
from King Cal and he’s the same
dreams so they may maximize their Your social capital, or your ability at what age did you start and what person who advised me to create
to build a network of authentic per- kind of issues do you focus on? an AMG platform though we did
potential. Born and bred in the dusty sonal and professional relationships, Giving is one thing, my not fully implement the whole vi-
not your financial capital, is the most mother taught me and I grasped sion but Cal was always checking
streets of Harare. Born 27 years ago to important asset in your portfolio. the concept from a tender age, • Where can people on me to see if I was still pushing
the dream that I exhibited to him.
give life to people’s dreams. I am also more so having been raised in a find you on social media?
I just want to say GO
the Marketing Director for the only I am available on Facebook, WELL DREAM CHASER.

prostate cancer foundation in Zimba- Instagram, Twitter and Whatsapp

bwe, which is Zimbabwe Foundation • You are a dream chaser and Christian family and society the +263771609606 or
you always make sure that oth- Bible makes it clear on gener-
for Prostate Cancer and many others. er people also chase their dreams, osity…check the verses below +263719609606 and other
what is the reason behind all this? Galatians 6:2 Carry each oth-
Currently employed at TransDirect handles its Elisha ‘elbrook_
Have you ever heard about an adage er’s burdens, and in this way,
Freight Services as an Imports Clerk. that says ‘we rise by lifting others’? you will fulfil the law of Christ. theDreamChaser’ Daucey.
It means that if we selflessly put the Proverbs 21:13 Whoever shuts
You are a person of many tal- needs of others before our own needs. their ears to the cry of the needy will • A word of advice to ev-
ents. But what fascinates me most But, as we do so – as we work to sup- also cry out and not be answered. eryone who seems to be chas-
is how you are able to build a net- port the dreams, goals and loving acts • Your favourite local lan- ing dreams but the dreams
work of very powerful people to be of those people, others begin to take guage proverb/quote and what keep running further away?
around you. You are able to build net-
works; can you please explain to us... I believe that we are who we
choose to be. Nobody is going to

• What is networking to you notice of us and how quietly we make
Networking is not merely the
exchange of information with oth- the world a better place one person at
ers — and it is certainly not about
begging for favours like what many a time. Then, those people begin to
people think. Networking is about es-
tablishing and nurturing long-term, respond by helping us with our needs.
mutually beneficial relationships.
During this time, we manifest quali-

ties such as encouragement, humility,

understanding and most of all, love.

• How do you build this kind of net- • Recently, you were nominat-
work and be able to keep this network? ed for an award, what does it mean to
you, and what is this nomination for?
Building relationships and subse-
quently nurturing them on a constant 2020 has not been an easy year to
basis… these are challenges that ev- navigate professionally. To be nomi-
eryone must overcome if they want to nated is such an outstanding surprise
attain their goals. Thus, various tech- and honour! This recognition is moti-
niques and tactics are used in order vating and humbling— a reminder that
to establish relationships and nurture the work I do on behalf of the Dream
them. Relationship is a two-way street, Chasers, day-in and day-out, matters.
and a healthy and productive relation- Being a 2nd Runner Up Performance
ship is one where both parties benefit Coach of The Year at Internation-
and receive value. However, in or- al Coaching and Mentoring Annual
der to receive value, you also have to Awards is a professional and personal
provide or give value. There is a need milestone that, however, carries with
to add value to the relationship con- it great responsibility. However, I
tinuously. Your value as a part of the wouldn’t be where I am today if not for
network, and your networking appeal, my incredible mentors, teammates, and
will diminish or disappear the moment friends, so this nomination is equally
you stop providing or offering val- extended to them. If I remember very
ue. Be true to your passion, surround well, I never applied for any award
yourself with people that support your this year but I just woke up nominated
vision and values, help others and fo- unknowing which means people out
cus on being a “producer” or bring- there are recognizing our efforts. So I
ing ideas and creativity to the table. will continue to stay the course and en-
courage people to pursue their dreams
• What do you think of the no matter what obstacles they face.
phrase ‘your network is your net worth’
• You love writing aspiring
Much of the success of any endeav- quotes, what pushes you to come up
our – be it personal or professional with such stuff? And are you a writer if l
– is attributed to relationships. The may ask. What do you write if it is a yes?
bigger your network, the more your
access to information that is privy to I am yet to ascertain wheth-
a very few. And as we all know infor- er I am a writer or not, but some-
mation is wealth. Your network also times I just find myself load-
creates a circle of trusted associates ed with information in my head.

So, each time I feel like I need to
release the information, I find myself

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City of Harare eyes Wetlands city status
By Wellington Zimbowa cement giant Lafarge as well Practical Action.
According to the Ramsa Convention of

HARARE City Council is bid- 2018, wetlands are defined as “areas of marsh,
ding to be accorded the Wet- fen, peatland or water, whether natural or ar-
lands City Status to avert the tificial, permanent or temporary, with water
gross destruction of wetlands. that is static or flowing, fresh, brackish or salt,
including areas of marine water the depth of

The city appears to be geared for the full adop- which at low tide does not exceed six meters.”

tion of sustainable urban development amidst a Environmentalists have been raising

huge uproar as town fathers come under fire for the red flag over the unrestricted damage

the severe destruction of wetlands due to hous- of the country’s wetlands mainly in Ha-

ing, commercial and urban farming projects. rare, saying this had a ripple effect on the

Speaking recently at a Sustainable De- supply of fresh water, since wetlands are

velopment workshop for journalists, Charles generally recorded as second water source.

Mabika, a senior council official within Urban agriculture, construction and corrup-

the environment department said the city tion have been the major pointed causes to the

has rolled up its sleeve in the perseverance damage of wetlands as some construction proj-

of the environment, particularly wetlands. ects are taking off on the protected wetlands.

“Harare City now has drafted a wet- Zimbabwe became a signatory to the

land policy and will engage in massive Ramsar Convention in 2013 also entails

consultations and we now await to be the Wetlands City Accreditation scheme. City of Harare is endowned with wetlands

credited with the Wetland City Status. The view is to support the wise use of

“We are also happy to announce that the wetlands as a foundation for s u s -

City now has a 24-hour environment help tainable development, pro-

desk to encourage proactive participation of viding positive branding op-

all stakeholders including residents,” he said. portunities, while assisting

The Wetland City Accreditation scheme en- opening up funding avenues to

courages cities in close proximity to and depen- support wetland programmes.

dent on wetlands to promote the conservation Urban farming has also been

and wise use of urban and peri-urban wetlands blamed for the rise of dam-

for the socio-economic wellbeing of citizens. age to Harare’s wetlands with

In terms of the Ramsar Convention that the city’s main water source,

the country became a signatory to – especial- Lake Chivero silting largely

ly designated Ramsar Wetlands (Monavale, negatively impacting on water

Manapools, Cleveland Dam, Lake Chivero, availability status in the city.

Victoria Falls, Chinhoyi Caves and one ru-

ral Driefontein) of International Importance.

The meeting in the capital was attended by

various media organisations and sponsored by

YVE, ZAS moot Green Building
construction

YVE director Lauretta Marembo and ZAS acting chief

executive Eng. Enkelbert Makaure plant a tree

From Page 8 Sunshine Group, Global Eng. Enkelbert Makaure

Shapers Harare and In- graced the occasion.

On the 5th Decem- tegrated Properties’s held Three main com-

ber, 2020, the National a tremendous tree plant- ponents that were

Tree Planting Day was ing day, with 25 trees highlighted during the

held at the Exhibition Kenyan croton and 1 occasion include #mit-

Park (ZAS), in Harare, monumental indigenous igation, #adaptation

in collaboration with tree, the Baobab, which and #buildingresilience.

Zimbabwe Agricultur- is the tree of the year.

al Society, Zimbabwe ZAS chief executive

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Electric Vehicle to change energy dynamics

By Edward earlier business gives an ear and er sectors, combined, are emitting.
Mukaro adhere to what specialists in climate One would think the private
change say may be hope for the sector would be seen taking the

ZIMBABWE is firmly mak- planet’s future will be restored be- lead in such initiatives, but alas,
ing strides in its effort to cause as it is, it’s a gloomy picture. Government has taken the ini-
play a pivotal role in reduc- tiative, which is a good sign.
Which brings us to the issue
at hand, ZERA’s electric vehi- President Emmerson Mnangagwa

ing greenhouse gas emissions as cle, a game-changer in it’s own. has been calling on the private sector

witnessed by Government’s var- What the energy regulator has to play its part by complementing

ious energy policies such as the done is truly remarkable and a government efforts; therefore, it is

on-going formulation of the Energy statement of intent from the gov- through initiatives like the reduc-

Efficiency Policy and the introduc- ernment as to where its priorities lie tion in greenhouse gas emissions

tion of the electric vehicle (EV) in as far as mapping the future for that the private sector should be

by the Zimbabwe Energy Regula- industry and the economy at large. seen stepping up, since government

tory Authority (ZERA), recently. Having electricity vehicles ply- policy on energy will certainly af-

The introduction of the VE ing our nation’s roads will go a fect the way business operates.

bodes well with the spirited cam- long way in assisting the nation Like the Honourable Minister

paign by the Department of Climate achieve its Nationally Determined for Energy and Power Development

Change, Ministry of Energy and Contributions (NDCs) that cur- Zhemu Soda said - “…e-mobility

Power Development partners like rently set at achieving a 33 per- is set to be a game-changer in the

the UNDP to conscientise business cent (%) reduction in greenhouse energy sector, transport system, cli-

and the general populace at large emission, however, these figure mate outlook and also a catalyzer

on the importance of Sustainable is liable to be reviewed, this year. of energy transition” – the intro-

Development Goal 13 of the Unit- According to the Biofuels Policy duction of the electric vehicle is,

ed Nations which challenges states of Zimbabwe, the NDCs identified therefore, a welcome development

to take urgent action to combat the energy sector as the major green- to the pool of other technologies and Minister of Energy Soda Zhemu
climate change and its impacts. house gas contributor accounting for interventions that use clean energy.

Climate Change goes way be- 49% of national emissions, hence, Indeed, e-mobility is set to tive role in efforts to promote green nounced by Minister Soda – which
yond the prolonged droughts and the introduction of the electric vehi- become a game-changer in the energy and in as far as the e-mobility will propose incentives on how best
cyclones the nation has been ex- cle will do more to assist the energy energy sector, transport sys- initiative is concerned, authorities to promote uptake, investment and
periencing over the past decades. sector lower its carbon emissions tem, climate outlook and also a have already embarked on drafting a awareness of e-mobility accord-
The effects have a bearing on how because at the current rate (49%) its catalyzer of energy transition. Framework on E-Mobility – as an- ing to globally accepted standards.
business performs, therefore, the accounting for what almost all oth-
Government has taken a pro-ac-

Swedish parental leave a game-changer towards gender equality

By Yvonne self or herself, to balance career objects but were at par as human GBV Yvonne Jila
and family life, and to live with- beings with their men counterparts.
Jila out the fear of abuse or violence. among the would-be perpetrators. in and outside the home. Participants
“I will engage in more domes- Some of us have been brought are challenged to think about what
THE 16 days of activism are Thus the policy is to encourage tic works, allow my wife to rest, kind of legacy they would want to
commemorated annually for equal parenting of fathers and moth- and make her feel the experience up by such inspiring men includ- leave behind for their children and
two weeks from the last week ers and this marks a major strategic that I see here. I see gender equi- ing the ones that would read to family. In Zimbabwe, we have or-
of November, characterised by a shift, perhaps aimed at deconstruct- ty as quite important and how it the unborn baby in the mother’s ganizations such as SAFAIDS, Fa-
cocktail of online and offline activ- ing the traditional gender roles. contributes to developing women womb or those fathers hustling therhood Peace Project, and Padare
ities against gender-based violence. and empowering them to contrib- in these harsh economic times. Enkundleni that run fatherhood pro-
Through the parental policy, fa- ute to society positively,” he said. grammes and programmes targeting
Initially, the rife of women thers become naturally responsible Already, researchers such as men respectively, and now there is
and girls’ abuse in the home and for nursing (materially and emotion- The above account is not to Moyo and Schaay (2019) revealed a need to harness alternative ways
public spheres triggered this idea ally) their children’s right for neona- glorify the Swedish model neither in their recent child feeding study in of telling the untold story of men
with the aim of speaking out, con- tal ages, thereby strengthening par- does it mean that policies amount to rural Tsholotsho, some men would such as social media. Only then can
scientising and lobbying for a ent/ child bondage on an equal basis equality, however, going into these prepare food and feed their chil- society start accepting the positive
thorough necessary policy frame- as well as family bondage, thereby nuances is beyond the scope of this dren and some help their wives with involvement of fathers and positive
work to curb the rot, which has collapsing gender stereotypes. article. As Swedish journalist, Made- household chores. We need to trans- masculinities. My colleagues and
rippling socio-economic demise. laine Gnewski warns, “The Swedish form our families and communities. I through the Conversations with
This also allows for more fe- model shouldn’t be seen as perfect, our Fathers project are looking into
Globally, activists have been males in the labour force and pro- but rather as a good indicator both of Within the African context, we ways of producing positive stories
‘oranging’ the physical and Internet motes healthy relationships in the what works and what steps still need have campaigns such as MenCare of fathers following our film, Mu-
streets, so to speak, demanding a vio- home. In October 2016, the Swed- to be taken on the long journey to- campaign co-coordinated by the kanya, which was produced in 2018.
lence-free and gender-equal society. ish embassy in Harare ran a photo wards a truly gender-equal society”. South African Non-Governmental
exhibition titled: ‘Swedish Dads’ Organization Sonke Gender Justice, Yvonne Jila is a Swedish In-
But Sweden has achieved its showcasing the works of Swedish After the fascinating Swedish that promote positive and active in- stitute Study Scholar and she re-
pace-setting ranking as one of the photographer Johan Bävman. The experience, back to my home, in volvement of fathers in the lives of cently finished her Masters in
most progressive countries in efforts main aim of the exhibition was to Zimbabwe, my spirit dwindles when their partners and children. Men- Social Studies of Gender at Lund
to achieve gender equality, through show the effects of gender equality I re-imagine the screaming head- Care runs positive parenting classes University, Sweden. She is also a
its emphasis on socialization, policy on parenting, both for an individual lines of horrific gender violence where both female and male partici- 2015 Mandela Washington Fellow
formulation and implementation. and for society, as well as to inspire stories, hugely affecting women. pants (though it is mostly the men) and co-founder of the Conversa-
men in Sweden and beyond to start go through different modules, learn- tions with our Fathers project.
In this article, I focus on thinking about their role as fathers. Rising poverty as economic ing how to deal with the abuse they
the fatherhood- gender equali- stagnation continues and exacer- may have experienced earlier on in
ty nexus with Sweden’s paren- Danicius Sengbeh, a Liberian bated by COVID -19, violence their lives and how to use non-vio-
tal leave as a point of departure. journalist from Africa and himself a against women and girls has been lent ways in resolving conflict with-
father as well was amazed to see the empirically proven to skyrocket.
In 1974, the Scandinavian coun- ‘equal distribution of unpaid house-
try became the first country in the work and provision of care,” within Yes, the media are playing a
world to replace maternity leave three months of his stay in Sweden. major role in exposing this sad re-
with parental leave. The paren- ality through these articles, expos-
tal leave enables both parents to He noted that it was common ing gender violence stories. How-
stay at home with their newborn to witness men carrying babies ever, I think it is equally important
babies for up to 480 days (which either on their chests or backs to tell positive stories as well.
translates to about 16 months). in baby carrier wraps or other-
wise, while women walk along. I am sure there are fathers who
Within a couple, both the moth- have assumed notable roles in
er and father have the first 90 days Sweden is a society where nor- fighting gender inequality, driv-
exclusively reserved for them. mally women assigned gender ing for a safe world in which they
roles of cooking, washing, cleaning would like their children to live in.
This means that should one of the up, manning the baby are eagerly
parents decide not to take them, they shared with their male counterparts. Ours may not be stories of men
cannot be transferred to the partner. taking parental leave and pushing
And the leave is paid for by the state. Sengebeh went to say upon re- prams like in Sweden but there is
turning to his home country, Libe- need to comprehend existing efforts
The overarching Swedish prin- ria, he was geared to change the of noble fatherhood and male in-
ciple for gender equality is that narrative driving home the lesson volvement through positive stories
everyone, regardless of gender, has that women were never slaves or that inspire a change of behaviour
the right to work and support him-

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By Simba novator in global health who has spent two
Musaki decades in service of communities affected
by HIV/AIDS and other infectious diseases.

He earned my trust when he and his team at

THE WHO Foundation has appointed the Clinton Health Access Initiative worked
Anil Soni as its inaugural Chief Exec- side by side with the Ministry of Health in
utive Officer, effective January 1, 2021. Ethiopia to expand access to treatment and
strengthen the management of our health

The Foundation, an independent grant-mak- centers. Anil has a unique set of skills that

ing agency headquartered in Geneva, was spans the public and private sectors, and his

launched in May 2020 to work alongside leadership of the Foundation will provide in-

the World Health Organization (WHO) and valuable support to the mission of the WHO

the global health community to address the and the billions of people who depend on it.”

world’s most pressing global health challenges. Anil Soni, incoming CEO of the WHO

Soni joins the Foundation from Via- Foundation, said, “We are at a critical junc-

tris, a global healthcare company, where ture for global public health. After months

he has served as Head of Global Infectious of combatting the COVID-19 pandemic,

Diseases. As CEO, Soni will accelerate there is hope for several successful vaccine

the Foundation’s work to invest in innova- candidates. Beyond this crucial step, the

tive, evidence-based initiatives that support path to recovery necessitates expanded in-

WHO in delivering on its mission to ensure vestment in the many health priorities that

healthy lives and promote well-being for all. have been compromised in recent months

Professor Thomas Zeltner, Founder and - from drops in vaccine coverage and HIV

Chairman of the Board of the WHO Founda- treatment to delays in cancer treatment.

tion, said, “Anil is a dynamic leader with deep “The WHO Foundation represents a unique

experience across all aspects of global public new opportunity for everyone in the world

health. From his work at Viatris where he has to play their part in tackling these challeng-

led the development and introduction of med- es and in promoting global health, through a WHO Foundation ceo, Anil Soni

icines to treat HIV/AIDS and tuberculosis, to strong and vibrant WHO. I’m thrilled to be

his leadership of the Clinton Health Access joining the Foundation at such a critical mo- medicines available in high-burden settings. Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria and the
This was most recently reflected by the ap- Clinton Health Access Initiative. In addition to
Initiative, and his time at the Global Fund, he ment and look forward to working with the proval of an HIV medicine recommended advisory roles with the Bill & Melinda Gates
by the WHO for infants born with HIV, at a Foundation and the MDG Health Alliance,
has demonstrated his ability to work across Board to realize the Foundation’s mission.” 75% reduction in cost to the current treatment. Soni joins the WHO Foundation with a strong
track record of mobilizing resources and advo-
public, private, and nonprofit sectors and build A seasoned global health expert, Soni Such success reflects Soni’s experience cating for global health priorities, as demon-
building some of the most innovative and strated through his leadership of the Friends
successful new organizations from the ground brings 20 years of experience working impactful organizations in global health over of the Global Fight in the United States.
the last decade, notably the Global Fund to
up. On behalf of the Board, we are delighted across public, private, and nonprofit sec-

to have Anil lead the Foundation at this crit- tors to expand healthcare access in low and

ical moment for the future of global health.” middle-income countries. While at Viatris,

Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, WHO he has been instrumental in shortening the

Director-General, said, “Anil is a proven in- amount of time needed to make low-cost

Mhere set for Talitha Kumi launch

Mathias Mhere

By Ruvimbo As a dedicated believer hall artist is a great symbol
Chatyoka and professional artist, the of love and unity among
“Favour” hit-maker believes musicians, which also sym-
RENOWNED Gos- his audience will enjoy ev- bolizes a sense of belong-
pel artist, Mathias ery song because he dedi- ing among artists working
Mhere is set to cates his time to each song. under one music industry.
quench worship-
pers’ thirst with a timely Mhere said this year’s al- Gospel artists in Zimba-
release of his latest album, bum is unique because they bwe are given fair play in
Talitha Kumi, on the 13th have used new writing tech- the music industry, but it is
December 2020, as the nation niques coupled by new music the desire of the artists that
gets into a festive groove. art that they have never used both television and radio
before, evidenced by the Djs should add more gospel
The upcoming offer- amazing beats on the project. programs because they are
ing from Mhere comprises few programs compared to
nine tracks that most cer- This time around, the art- other genres broadcasted,
tainly set top the charts ist as has become the norm, hence, it limits the number of
and rock the airwaves just has done a major collabo- gospel songs that are played.
like his previous projects. ration with Dancehall su-
perstar Kelvin Kusikwenyu Mhere rose to fame
In an interview with The also known as ‘Killer-T’ on in 2012, with his al-
BusinessConnect, Mhere one of his tracks which is bum Anoita Minana.
said his songs are an inspira- most likely going to receive
tion from the Holy Spirit as rave views from across He launched his first solo
his motivation comes from the musical divide, as the after finishing his Ordinary
the word of God, which is dancehall star commands Level and his first album
alive and life transform- a huge following, not only was titled: Tinoda Nyasha
ing, hence, the message from reggae circles, but even
in the songs is meant to Gospel music followers. Mathias is blessed with
uplift the believers’ spirit. a beautiful wife, Susan
Mhere added that collab- Dzinamarira and 3 children
orating with the Zim dance-

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The strides of a champion-Kurauzviwone

By Simbarashe Musaki

FORMER Dynamos Foot- ifying for the first ever Zimbabwe’s Africa Leo Kurauzvione ing from player experience deficiency, the
ball Club and Warriors’ utili- Cup of Nations in 2004 hosted by Tunisia. team later gained Division 1 promotion in
ty player, Leo Kurauzvione’s Shooting Stars FC, together with the likes 2015 under the mentorship of Raphael Phiri.
gilt-edged performance, agile In 2004, he played at AFCON competition of Elliot ‘Musalad’ Matsika and Esau Amisi
movements, passion and pure- in a star-studded Sunday Chidzambwa coached Kurauzvione, who was influential on the
ly decorative step-overs were important Warriors team comprising the likes of Joel Despite his undoubted talent, he be- field of play, and blessed with a sharp eye for a
parts of his repertory which made him ‘Dubai’ Lupahla, Agent ‘Ajira’ Sawu, Honour came a nomad and joined Lengthens pass, closed one chapter of his football career as
the fulcrum of all the clubs he played for. Gombami, Esrom ‘Yellowman’ Nyandoro, FC in 2007 before crossing the Beit- a player in 2017, the same day he started a new
Wilfred ‘Silver Fox’ Mugeyi and Peter ‘Nsuku- bridge border to join then Mvela league one as coach at Division 2 side, SeedCo FC.
In football there is no shortcut to stardom zonke’ Ndlovu, among a host of other stars. club, Pretoria University from 2008-2010
and like other famous players, Kurauzvione, In 2017, before the season’s curtains came
rose steadily through the ranks to become Kurauzvione’s standout performance at He came back in 2010 and joined Zimba- down, he was appointed Abel Banda’s assis-
an international player with his soccer foun- AFCON competition did not go out unnoticed, bwe Saints for six months before rejoining tant at his former Division one club, Golden
tain-head rooted at Chikurubi Support Unit as he won the hearts of many European clubs, Dynamos then coached by Kalisto Pasuwa Valley, after Phiri was relieved from his duties
Primary School and Support Unit Juniors FC. but he settled for Poland giants, Legia Warsaw and the team was subsequently crowned Pre-
which was a Europa League competent that year miership champions that year, automatical- Unfortunately, in 2018, Kurauzvione and
The former Dynamos FC player was born and played for the team for six months, playing ly qualifying for 2011 Champions League. Banda were fired at Golden Valley FC, leav-
on December 5, 1981, and attended Support alongside fellow Zimbabwean Dickson Choto. ing Ignatius Kapitapita in charge of the team
Unit Primary School, where his football jour- As his career was fading, due to age, he left and he went to coach Division 2 side VIP in
ney commenced as a goalkeeper in 1992 be- In 2005, he returned to Dynamos and cap- Dynamos in 2012 due to a lack of game time and 2019 till mid-season when he was recalled
fore switching to right-back two years later. tained the local giants, however, during that sea- signed for then Division 1 side Triangle, which at Golden Valley to assist Clifton Kadurira.
son dynamos became the premiership-weeping excelled and won premiership promotion,
In 1993, he joined Support Unit Ju- boys, before surviving relegation by a whisker. Currently, Kurauzvione is the Golden Val-
niors under 13 team playing alongside the In 2013 mid-season, Kurauone, prema- ley head coach after taking over from Kadu-
Chimedza brothers, Elton and Cephas. In search of greener pastures, in 2006, turely quit football after a fall out with the rira and his dream is to win Northern Region
he did what he termed ‘wrong move’ and late Triangle FC coach Gishon ‘Gizha’ Ntini. League championship, which is a sole ticket
Kurauzvione, attended Churchill Boys High career demise catalyst by joining finan- for premiership promotion, in that region.
School from 1996-2000 and while in form 1, cially equipped and newly promoted club Kurauone, revived his playing career
he failed to make it into the Under 15 football in 2014 after former Golden Valley coach
team and ended up playing rugby as a defend- Solomon Mudavanhu approached him to
er, since sporting activities were compulsory. join his Division 2 outfit which was suffer-

In 1997, he impressed then Under 16 coach,
the late Mr Chirapa joining the likes of Sam-
son Choruwa, Norman Maroto, Kuzivakwashe
Mbuwa and Ronald Chari in the team, which
went to be crowned the regional champions.

At school level, the incredibly brilliant
Kurauzvione, helped his school team to
win the Umbro Tournament in 1998 and
Coca Cola regional championship in 2000.

In 1997, his first attempt to join top-
flight clubs was at Caps United juniors, then
coached by Joe ‘Kode’ Mugabe before train-
ing with the club for a week, however, he
settled at Dynamos juniors, then coached by
Clayton Munemo and the late Biggie Zuze.

He was one of the Dynamos juniors to play
for Harare Province juniors select, which de-
feated Bulawayo Province, select and lifted
the Peter Ndlovu tournament trophy in 1997.

In 1998, he was promoted to play for
Dynamos’ reserve team before making
his Premiership debut in 2001, against
Highlanders FC, in the Charity Shield
Cup and was voted man of the match.

Kurauzvione had a successful and joy-
ful stint at Dynamos till 2004, helping his
club to win several trophies namely; Madi-
son Trophy (2), Dairibord shield Cup, ZIFA
Unity Cup and the Ok Trophy, respectively.

“In 1997, I made it into Churchill under
16 and the team won the regional cham-
pionship. We also won the Umbro tourna-
ment and Coca-cola regional championship
in 1998 and 2000, respectively. In 1997,
I joined Caps Utd Juniors and left after
a week to join Dynamos Juniors. I made
my premiership debut in 2001 and played
for the Glamour boys till 2004,” he said.

Despite being part of the two COSAFA
Cup winning teams, in 2003, while playing
for the Zimbabwe National team, Kurauzvi-
one, enjoyed a historic victory for the coun-
try after breaking the Ben Kofi jinx by qual-