German Embassy Harare

24/12/2021

Santa Claus 🎅🏻 is coming today - well, at least to some of the children. In Germany we are already celebrating our Christmas on the 24th December 😇
Even though it is yet another different festive season as we know it and many families worldwide cannot be together with their loved ones.... We can still enjoy some beautiful traditions like the Xmas tree 🎄, special decorations 🕯and carols, (self-made) cookies 🥧 and the exchange of presents 🎁.
The German Embassy Harare wishes you a merry Christmas, filled with peace and love 🎄✨
Muve neKisimusi yakanaka ✨

Santa Claus 🎅🏻 is coming today - well, at least to some of the children. In Germany we are already celebrating our Christmas on the 24th December 😇
Even though it is yet another different festive season as we know it and many families worldwide cannot be together with their loved ones.... We can still enjoy some beautiful traditions like the Xmas tree 🎄, special decorations 🕯and carols, (self-made) cookies 🥧 and the exchange of presents 🎁.
The German Embassy Harare wishes you a merry Christmas, filled with peace and love 🎄✨
Muve neKisimusi yakanaka ✨

21/12/2021

May we present to you? This is Twiga 🦒 the latest addition to the German Embassy Harare Team!
🦒 Twiga was created by the fantastic metal artist Raymond Chataira out of recycled car 🚗 and bicycle 🚲 parts. Twiga is not only tall (even towering over our Ambassador 😊 ) but she is also heavy and required plenty of strong arms 💪 to carry her up to her new residence. She now graces the office of our Head of Culture who is very happy about her new officemate! Don't you also find her stunning!?! 🤩❤️

16/12/2021

Master's Degree "International Media Studies" – Apply now!

Master‘s Degree in International Media Studies 📷🖥
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The 13th intake of the Master’s Program “International Media Studies” gets underway September 2022 in Bonn. Applications are being accepted until March 31, 2022.

15/12/2021

Our colleague visited the small scale project "Bikes for Zim" 🚲🇿🇼 which is supported by the German Embassy Harare to set up a bicycle repair 🧰 workshop in the Rescu Zimbabwe premises. The project will assist in procuring the neccessary training equipment and bicycle parts ⚙️. Another shipment of bicycles 🚲 from Holland is expected soon which will be used for training purposes. Among the future bicycle mechanics will be disabled and disadvantaged persons who will be provided employment opportunities and enabled to set up micro businesses. The overall objective is to promote the wider use of bicycles as an eco-friendly 🌿🌍 and affordable means of transport.

14/12/2021

In honour of Human Rights Day on Dec 10th, we would like to share some thoughts on human rights and german foreign policy.
Human rights exist to ensure that no one is discriminated against because of their sexual orientation and gender identity. However, le****ns, g**s, bisexuals, transsexuals and intersexuals (LGBTI) are still not treated equally in many countries and they are threatened. Together with its partner organizations, Germany is firmly opposed to discrimination and violence against LGBTI people. We also support civil society projects worldwide for the realization of equal rights. To this end, in 2020 the German government adopted its concept for the inclusion of le***an, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersexual people for foreign policy and development cooperation. Human rights apply universally – to everyone, everywhere. #humanrights

In honour of Human Rights Day on Dec 10th, we would like to share some thoughts on human rights and german foreign policy.
Human rights exist to ensure that no one is discriminated against because of their sexual orientation and gender identity. However, le****ns, g**s, bisexuals, transsexuals and intersexuals (LGBTI) are still not treated equally in many countries and they are threatened. Together with its partner organizations, Germany is firmly opposed to discrimination and violence against LGBTI people. We also support civil society projects worldwide for the realization of equal rights. To this end, in 2020 the German government adopted its concept for the inclusion of le***an, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersexual people for foreign policy and development cooperation. Human rights apply universally – to everyone, everywhere. #humanrights

13/12/2021

💜 Jacaranda Photo 📸 Competition Winner! 🎉
Congratulations once again to Hugh Hatitye Mbayiwa, pictured here with Ambassador Volz holding this year's beautiful submission.
We are already looking forward to next years purple showers! 🤩

💜 Jacaranda Photo 📸 Competition Winner! 🎉
Congratulations once again to Hugh Hatitye Mbayiwa, pictured here with Ambassador Volz holding this year's beautiful submission.
We are already looking forward to next years purple showers! 🤩

10/12/2021

Tanya Muzinda 🇿🇼 named as one of BBC News 100 Women 2021! 🎊

So happy to share the accomplishments of this young star 🌟 who broke through barriers to leave her mark on the Motorcross 🏍 scene. Aside from being a Zimbabwean motorcross champion 🥇 and continental junior sportswomen of the year in 2018 🏆 Tanya gives back and supports 100 students to fund their tuition in Harare.

Congratulations Tanya Muzinda we hope you continue to raise the Zimbabwean 🇿🇼 flag high!

#bbc100

Photocredit: NewZimbabwe.com

Tanya Muzinda 🇿🇼 named as one of BBC News 100 Women 2021! 🎊

So happy to share the accomplishments of this young star 🌟 who broke through barriers to leave her mark on the Motorcross 🏍 scene. Aside from being a Zimbabwean motorcross champion 🥇 and continental junior sportswomen of the year in 2018 🏆 Tanya gives back and supports 100 students to fund their tuition in Harare.

Congratulations Tanya Muzinda we hope you continue to raise the Zimbabwean 🇿🇼 flag high!

#bbc100

Photocredit: NewZimbabwe.com

09/12/2021

Goodbye Angela Merkel 👋🏻 and enjoy some quieter times now during your retirement 😎

👋 Goodbye, Angela Merkel! After 16 years in office, the former German Chancellor waves goodbye as she departs from the Chancellery for the last time. There, she thanked her staff before handing over the day-to-day affairs to her successor Olaf Scholz. Walking out, she told him: "And now to work."

09/12/2021

Today is Anti-Corruption Day.
The theme this year is ‘’Your right, your role: say no to corruption’’ 🖐🏾🖐🖐🏼
Zimbabwe ranks 157 out of 180 in the last Corruption Perception by Transparency International.
Today we are reminded that everyone has a role to play and the responsibility to stand up for what is right and against what is wrong.
#NoToCorruption

Today is Anti-Corruption Day.
The theme this year is ‘’Your right, your role: say no to corruption’’ 🖐🏾🖐🖐🏼
Zimbabwe ranks 157 out of 180 in the last Corruption Perception by Transparency International.
Today we are reminded that everyone has a role to play and the responsibility to stand up for what is right and against what is wrong.
#NoToCorruption

08/12/2021

Ending #GBV
Covid-19 intensified violence against women.
Everybody can do something to prevent and end it. Here are 10 ways to take action ! Make a difference !!
UN Women
#16DaysOfActivism
#OrangeTheWorld

Ending #GBV not only requires international cooperation but requires us ALL to take action against abuse.

Here are 10 ways (from UN Women) where you can make a difference, safely and impactfully.
https://t1p.de/rqif
#GermanyInAfrica
#16Days
#GenerationEquality

07/12/2021

⚖️ 8 Women, 8 Men 8️⃣/8️⃣
New German Chancellor Olaf Scholz announces the new government, a first gender-equal cabinet:
“Women and men account for half the population each, so women should also get half the power,” Scholz said. “I’m very proud that we have succeeded in realizing this.”
Us too 😃👍👏
Photo: dpa

⚖️ 8 Women, 8 Men 8️⃣/8️⃣
New German Chancellor Olaf Scholz announces the new government, a first gender-equal cabinet:
“Women and men account for half the population each, so women should also get half the power,” Scholz said. “I’m very proud that we have succeeded in realizing this.”
Us too 😃👍👏
Photo: dpa

05/12/2021

What is going on with that boot ? 🤔
Tonight, German and other European children leave their cleaned shoe or boot 🥾👢 at the door and go to bed filled with anticipation because St Nicholas will pass by at night 🌙⭐️ and fill them with sweet surprises 🍫🍬
Photo: Colourbox

What is going on with that boot ? 🤔
Tonight, German and other European children leave their cleaned shoe or boot 🥾👢 at the door and go to bed filled with anticipation because St Nicholas will pass by at night 🌙⭐️ and fill them with sweet surprises 🍫🍬
Photo: Colourbox

03/12/2021

On this Friday morning we are sharing with you the „world’s largest Advent candle“ 🕯, red clothes wrapped around a castle tower in an old German town. Ideas people come up with 😉👍🏼
Wishing you a wonderful weekend!

🕯 The "World's largest Advent candle" shines its light over the old town of Schlitz, in Hesse! Hidden underneath the candle, which is 42 meters in height, is a castle tower wrapped in red cloth. The creators of this event came up with the idea on a regular night out to the pub. Today, the candle has become an annual tradition and has even been mentioned in the Guinness World Records Book.

01/12/2021

The Bulilima Market Centre was officially opened a few days ago by the Minister of Women Affairs, Community, Small and Medium Enterprises Development, Hon Dr S.G. Nyoni and the Deputy Ambassador of the German Embassy in Zimbabwe.
The installation of a new market centre was made possible through a joint collaborative effort by the German Embassy Harare and a local savings initiative called Qogelela. Strategic support was given by an advisor from the German Senior Experten Service and the Bulawayo-based Community Foundation for the Western Region of Zimbabwe.
The Bulilima Market Centre will offer a safe place to about 50 women from remote rural areas to sell their goods to a wide range of customers. This will help them to increase their income and support their families.

The Bulilima Market Centre was officially opened a few days ago by the Minister of Women Affairs, Community, Small and Medium Enterprises Development, Hon Dr S.G. Nyoni and the Deputy Ambassador of the German Embassy in Zimbabwe.
The installation of a new market centre was made possible through a joint collaborative effort by the German Embassy Harare and a local savings initiative called Qogelela. Strategic support was given by an advisor from the German Senior Experten Service and the Bulawayo-based Community Foundation for the Western Region of Zimbabwe.
The Bulilima Market Centre will offer a safe place to about 50 women from remote rural areas to sell their goods to a wide range of customers. This will help them to increase their income and support their families.

30/11/2021

Germany's new foreign minister

We are looking forward 🙂 to working for the first time 👍🏼 under a female Minister of Foreign Affairs 🇩🇪🌎

Germany will be presenting a new face to the world: Annalena Baerbock looks likely to head the Federal Foreign Office.

29/11/2021

Harare International School celebrated their annual „International Day“ last Friday.
The long-awaited day showcasing the diversity of the school with students from 4️⃣0️⃣ different nations (!) started with an impressive flag parade 🇺🇳🇬🇭🇸🇻🇩🇰🇮🇳🇱🇷🇿🇦
The flagbearers, featuring the oldest and youngest student from each country, led their peers onto the Big Field to create a „Circle of Peace“ 🕊
The German team 🇩🇪 was led by Marius and Nola.
What a great day of celebrating diversity !

29/11/2021

DW journalism traineeship: Call for applications now open!

🎺 Last call for DW Traineeship 2023 applications – CLOSING MONDAY! 🚨
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Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the start of DW's international traineeship program will be postponed until January 2023. The call for applications will be open until November 29, 2021.

24/11/2021

Orange the World 🧡🌎🧡
The German Ambassador and some of his EU colleagues assisted this evening in the launch of the 2021 campaign against Gender-Based Violence at the National Parliament. The building was lit in orange to symbolize the participation in the worldwide fight against GBV.
#orangetheworld

Orange the World 🧡🌎🧡
The German Ambassador and some of his EU colleagues assisted this evening in the launch of the 2021 campaign against Gender-Based Violence at the National Parliament. The building was lit in orange to symbolize the participation in the worldwide fight against GBV.
#orangetheworld

23/11/2021

LitFest Harare kicks of tomorrow 📖
The German Embassy Harare is proud to be part of the eight edition of this International Literature Festival by bringing in the slam poet Jessy James LaFleur 🎤 from Germany !
Jessy will host a poetry workshop on Thursday and will close this years' festival on Saturday alongside mbira player Tendai Mavengeni as well as other musicians at Theatre In The Park.
Seats are limited so better secure your spot and be there on time! 😊⌚️
Othnell Mangoma Moyo Leonard Takue Mukwenga

LitFest Harare kicks of tomorrow 📖
The German Embassy Harare is proud to be part of the eight edition of this International Literature Festival by bringing in the slam poet Jessy James LaFleur 🎤 from Germany !
Jessy will host a poetry workshop on Thursday and will close this years' festival on Saturday alongside mbira player Tendai Mavengeni as well as other musicians at Theatre In The Park.
Seats are limited so better secure your spot and be there on time! 😊⌚️
Othnell Mangoma Moyo Leonard Takue Mukwenga

21/11/2021

How children live in Germany

November 20th we celebrated #ChildRightsDay 🎉👶🧒
Children are the shapers of tomorrow and make up 12% of the population in Germany (in Zimbabwe 48 % !).
Whether it's kindergarten care or children's rights — find out everything about the lives of the little ones here. 👇
#worldchildrensday
#UNICEF

How the state makes sure that children can lead a good life.

20/11/2021

🎊 4000 FOLLOWERS ! 🎊
Thank you all for the continued support of our page and engagement with our posts and content! 🎉 We have had a marked increase in activity and are thrilled to see so many new followers! 🥳 We look forward to bringing you more content that is not only informative, but diverse, interesting, entertaining and useful! 😃

🎊 4000 FOLLOWERS ! 🎊
Thank you all for the continued support of our page and engagement with our posts and content! 🎉 We have had a marked increase in activity and are thrilled to see so many new followers! 🥳 We look forward to bringing you more content that is not only informative, but diverse, interesting, entertaining and useful! 😃

19/11/2021

💧Safe Water for Mbare! 💧
The German Embassy Harare is thrilled to have participated in the official opening and handover of a new solar 🌞 powered borehole 💧 that will serve the Mbare community. The Embassy donated US$22,300 towards the project which includes a permaculture garden, ablution blocks and the borehole that has the capacity to produce 40,000 litres of water a day.

Ambassador Volz cut the ribbon 🎀 during the handover in the presence of the District Officer of Mbare, the Water Point Committee and a number of excited 🥳 students 🙋🏿‍♂️🙋🏾‍♂️ from the adjacent Chitsere Primary School.

The project which was done in conjunction with the Community Water Alliance will provide critical potable water which will immideately impact the lives of many families in the Mbare community. The water 💦 will also be used to sustain various permaculture 🥬🥕🌽 projects, an initiative Ambassador Volz supported through the planting of a tree 🌱 .

Thank you to all the members of the Mbare Community who came out in support 🙌 of the hand-over. We share your excitement on this meaningful development and the impact it will have 🙂.

#Mbarenews #Cleanwater

18/11/2021

Ave Maria & Marimba

🕊 Ave Maria & Dance 💃🏿
As our final look back at the fantastic international musical 🎶 and dance 🕺🏿 collaboration, we would like to present this beautifully choreographed dance to Ave Maria, here played by cellist 🎻 Theo Bross 🇩🇪, pianist 🎹 Maxime Zecchini 🇫🇷 and Marimba player Kudzai Muwori 🇿🇼 We are thanking the talented dancers Shalom Trishah Kufakwatenzi, Delvin Anesu Alexander Pikani and Nigel Kamunga from AfriKera Arts Trust for their stunning creation which we herewith share with you. Enjoy this wonderful recording of their captivating performance which was further enhanced by the stunning sunset 🌅 and the chirpy crickets! 🦗
Thank you to Goethe Zentrum Harare / Zimbabwe German Society for the support and to Davies Events for the great sound and light.
#sunsetmagic #marimba #outdoorconcert ##crickets #culturalcollaboration