NetOne’s Crackdown on Unauthorised Airtime Dealers: Protecting Consumers and Curbing Exorbitant Prices

Mobile network operators play a vital role in providing communication services to millions of people worldwide. In Zimbabwe, NetOne stands as one of the leading telecommunications providers, catering to a significant portion of the population. However, a concerning issue has emerged in recent times, with unauthorized airtime dealers selling NetOne airtime and SIM cards at…

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NetOne distances itself from inflated Zimbabwe dollar, USD rate for airtime

NetOne, the leading government-owned mobile telephone company has dismissed a post by journalist Hopewell Chin’ono alleging that it is now using a rate of Z$40,000 to US$1 for airtime sales. In his post on X, formerly Twitter, Chin’ono argues that Zimbabwe is in hyperinflation and has the highest inflation rate in the world. “Hyperinflation is…

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ZPHCA grassroots women building back communities devastated by disasters

The Zimbabwe Parents of Handicapped Children Association (ZPHCA), through working closely with grassroots women, is taking a leading role in building back their families and communities affected by climate change in Zimbabwe. On the 25th of March 2024, 24 grassroots women affected by climate change gathered in Harare for a Reflection, Planning, and Consultative Forum…

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Mashonaland West targets to surpass 45 000 hectares of Winter Wheat

Writes Elvis Dumba Banket – Mashonaland West Province intends to surpass 45,000 hectares of irrigated wheat as the winter wheat season for 2024 beckons. This was revealed by Mashonaland West Province Minister of State for Provincial Affairs and Devolution, Hon Marian Chombo during an agricultural stakeholders interactive meeting on agricultural programs held at Banket Sports…

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SECZim Empowers Young Minds at GMW Financial Literacy Exhibition

In a bid to promote financial literacy among Zimbabwe’s youth, the Securities and Exchange Commission of Zimbabwe (SECZim) participated in the second edition of Global Money Week (GMW) schools’ financial literacy exhibition hosted by the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) at their sports club in Mabelreign, Harare. The campaign, which commenced on 18 March 2024…

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Vision 2030 a key tool to build a lasting legacy

Writes Dr Tinashe Muzamhindo Introduction: Vision 2030 remains a brilliant and strategic plan to foster growth and development in Zimbabwe. Developing a robust plan to achieve Vision 2030 is essential for guiding collective efforts towards sustainable development in Zimbabwe. President Mnangagwa’s Vision 2030 for Zimbabwe exemplifies his exceptional leadership qualities and an unwavering commitment to…

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‘Opportunity Crops’ Could Boost Nutrition across Africa

Agriculturist Cary Fowler is best known as the former executive director of the Global Crop Diversity Trust and co-founder of the Svalbard Global Seed Vault, which houses more than 1.2 million seed samples covering every crop variety imaginable on an island in the Norwegian Arctic. Now he’s engaged in an ambitious new plan to use the genes…

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NetOne Pvt Ltd Boasts Extensive Network Coverage, Empowering Rural Connectivity

In this digital age, where connectivity is key, NetOne Pvt Ltd has emerged as a powerhouse in the Zimbabwean telecommunications industry. With an expansive network coverage that extends to even the most remote areas, NetOne is bridging the digital divide and empowering marginalized communities across the country. The company’s Chief Commercial Officer, Mr. Learnmore Musunda,…

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50 women, youth entrepreneurs sponsored to train in e-commerce

Writes Hopewell Chibvongodze Harare, March 21, 2024 – A local online company has offered scholarships to 50 women and youth entrepreneurs to train in e-commerce. “This program aims to equip them with the necessary skills and knowledge to thrive in the digital economy. Additionally, upon completion of the training program, Tofara Online is committed to…

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Flowing Towards Harmony: Using Transboundary Water Cooperation for Peace in Southern Africa

Written by Dr Loreen Katiyo, Transboundary Water Governance & Environmental Specialist- GWPSA and Leticia Ngorima, Regional Communications Specialist-GWPSA Growing populations and climatic impacts are placing unprecedented pressure on water resources. This is true of the Southern African Development Community (SADC) region which comprises 16 Member States, whose population in 2018, was estimated to be at…

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Zimbabwe seeks to double internet penetration

Writes Hopewell Chibvongodze Harare, March 21, 2024 – Zimbabwe seeks to improve internet connectivity by doubling penetration from the current 70 percent to make e-commerce thrive, Information Communication Technology, Postal and Courier Services Minister, Tatenda Mavetera has said. Mavetera made the remarks on Wednesday in Harare during the Zimbabwe e-trade preparedness assessment national multi-stakeholder consultations…

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MEO and iBASIS Expand Global Partnership in Voice and Mobile Services

iBASIS, the leading provider of communications solutions for operators and digital players worldwide, and MEO, the leading Portuguese telecommunications operator through its Altice Wholesale Solutions business, have renewed their outsourcing agreement as preferred partners for international Voice and Mobile services. The strategic partnership has also been expanded to include international outbound SMS and 5G mobile…

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Zimbabwe records strides in upholding women and girls’ rights

Zimbabwe has made commendable progress in upholding the human rights of women and girls as equal citizens, a senior United Nations official has said. These were part of the remarks by UN Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator for Zimbabwe, His Excellency Edward Kallon, at the  UN Women International Women’s Day Reception in Harare on Wednesday 20…

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Human Development Report: Increasing polarisation and conflict among major challenges

The world is witnessing increasing polarization, populism, nativism, exclusion, and conflict, according to the 2023-24 Human Development Report (HDR). This was revealed by His Excellency Mr. Edward Kallon, the UN Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator at the dialogue session of the 2023-2024 HDR today 20 March 2024 at Cresta Lodge in Harare. Key dignitaries during the…

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Gene editing: Time for SA to embrace plant breeding innovations

Plant breeding innovations have significant benefits to offer South Africa. Innovative breeding technologies can help to protect and grow our agriculture and retail sectors, which will also lead to further job creation and economic revenue. These technological advances in plant breeding can also provide enhanced food security at a time when economic and geopolitical realities have…

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Economies not backed by local manufacturing are markets for other countries

Writes Charles Dhewa Most African economies are now driven by the trading of external commodities that are not backed by local manufacturing. For example, in addition to imported food, second-hand clothes businesses are draining African resources as traders import used clothes from Asia and the Global North. Such unfortunate practices are creating employment in countries…

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USD6 million project for Sustainable Development in the Limpopo River Basin launched

In a landmark development, Ministers responsible for Water Affairs from the Republics of Botswana, Mozambique, South Africa and Zimbabwe gathered in Musina, South Africa on 14 March 2024 to officially launch the “Integrated Transboundary River Basin Management for the Sustainable Development of the Limpopo River Basin (LIMCOM-UNDP/GEF project).” The Ministers pledged to ensure that the…

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Gastronomy heritage promotes a healthy and sustainable society: Tourism Minister

Cookout Competitions introduced by First Lady Auxillia Mnangagwa are in line with the President’s vision of making Zimbabwe an empowered upper-middle-income economy by 2030 so gastronomy heritage is a powerful enabler of a healthy and sustainable society, Hon Barbra Rwodzi, the Minister of Tourism and Hospitality Industry has said. Hon Rwodzi made the remarks during…

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HOSPAZ celebrates Global Money Week (18-24 March 2024) on the Global Platform!

Hospice and Palliative Care Association of Zimbabwe (HOSPAZ) and the whole Aflatoun movement are happy to announce the return of Global Money Week and Aflatoun Day celebrations this March. What is Global Money Week (GMW)?   GMW is an annual global initiative raising awareness about the importance of financial literacy so that young people, from an…

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SECZim, Securities Market Intermediaries on Nationwide Financial Literacy Programs

The Securities and Exchange Commission of Zimbabwe in collaboration with Securities Market Intermediaries (SMIs) (licensed entities), including ZB Transfer Secretaries, Custodial and Trustee services, Alpha Asset Management, Datvest and Kreston Zimbabwe, conducted financial literacy and capital market awareness outreach in Masvingo, Zaka Central, North, and South from 13-14 March 2024. The programme is expected to…

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Scientists at LUANAR say genetically-modified maize has shown resistance to fall armyworm

Scientists at Lilongwe University of Agriculture  (LUANAR) say trials have shown that Genetically Modified (GMO) maize seeds are resistant to insects, particularly fall armyworms which affect maize yields in Malawi. The trials for the GMO maize are being done at LUANAR’S Bunda Campus and according to scientists, leaves for maize plants that have transgenes are…

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Ensure electric fence is effective during load-shedding, Safeguard warns

With crime on the increase, leading security firm Safeguard Security has urged those with properties protected by an electric fence to ensure the fence is effective, especially now that load shedding has resumed. It has urged those contemplating installing or replacing an electric fence to ensure it provides the best possible protection and is installed…

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Accountability.Fish Takes On Fisheries, Oceans Secrecy with New Campaign

Writes Ryan Orgera WASHINGTON: Is today’s fisheries management system capable of taking on a bigger role in the future of ocean governance?  Or, is it even effectively managing the sustainability of the world’s marine wildlife today? From Accountability.Fish’s perspective, the answer to both questions is no – and the transparency advocacy group is launching a…

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Mashonaland West among best performing provinces as Minister Chombo bags gong

Writes Elvis Dumba Harare – Mashonaland West Province was among the best-performing provinces after Minister of State for Provincial Affairs and Devolution Hon Marian Chombo was awarded the second best performing Minister of State for Provincial Affairs and Devolution during the 2023 performance evaluation results and signing of performance contracts event held at State House…

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Global Renaissance Investments to host Annual Technology Conference and Exhibition in May

Global Renaissance Investments is set to hold its Annual Technology Conference and Exhibition on May 16, 2024, at the prestigious Rainbow Towers Hotel. The event will convene under the theme “Acceleration of Economic Growth via Technology,” showcasing the pivotal role of technology in driving sustainable economic advancement. “We are excited to bring together industry leaders,…

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Foreign Partners Desert Telecom Firms Due to Inability to meet Payment Obligations in Foreign Currency.

Operational expenses push mobile data costs in Zimbabwe

Headline tariffs by the Postal and Telecommunication Regulatory Authority of Zimbabwe (POTRAZ) are competitive in the region. The headline tariffs represent the maximum tariffs permitted by governments or national regulators. In the diagram below, Zimbabwe is shown to be considerably the least expensive after Botswana and on par with Malawi. However one may wonder why…

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New quarry mine in Murambinda to unlock job opportunities

Staff Writer A new quarry mining project in Murambinda is expected to generate employment opportunities for over 50 local employees during the first phase, gradually increasing to 300 employees in addition to numerous indirect jobs during the next development phase. The new quarry mine less than 2km from Murambinda is being spearheaded by Prevail Group…

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SECZim’s #MySchool CSR Project to Boost Financial Literacy in Zimbabwean Schools

The Securities and Exchange Commission of Zimbabwe (SECZim) is excited to announce the launch of its #MySchool Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) project, aimed at raising financial literacy and capital market awareness among primary and secondary school students across Zimbabwe. The initiative, which will run from 1 April 2024 to 31 November 2024, seeks to empower…

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Government applauds UN partnership through ZUNSDCF in driving sustainable development

The Zimbabwe United Nations Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework (ZUNSDCF) has been a vital cog in the collective effort to achieve Vision 2030, as enunciated by His Excellency, President Dr. Emmerson D. Mnangagwa of becoming a Prosperous and Empowered Upper-Middle Income Society by 2030 as well as attaining the global aspirations of the transformation and universally…

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Schools feeding program: Government acquires borehole rigs for nutrition gardens

Writes Elvis Dumba Zvimba – The government has acquired 40 state-of-the-art borehole rigs which will be used to ensure clean water provision for schools in the country. Minister of Primary and Secondary Education, Hon Torerayi Moyo said the borehole rigs will help in the setting up of nutrition irrigation gardens in schools which will help…

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Voluntary National Review takes stock of 2030 Agenda implementation

The Voluntary National Review is to take stock of the 2030 Agenda implementation progress by Zimbabwe and come up with means of sustainable development goals (SDGs) acceleration. The Secretary for Public Service, Labour, and Social Welfare, Mr. Simon Masanga, speaking at the private sector consultation engagement for the 2024 Voluntary National Review at the Royal…

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Vice President Chiwenga officially opens 2024 Tobacco Marketing Season

Vice President Dr. Constantino Chiwenga officially opened the 2024 Tobacco Marketing Season on Wednesday 13 March 2024  where he reiterated that agriculture remains one of the key sectors in Zimbabwe’s accelerated drive to achieve an Empowered and Prosperous Upper Middle-Income Society by 2030. In 2020, the President of the Republic of Zimbabwe, His Excellency Dr….

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Remarkable progress for GEF-BUPUSA Project in building resilience against climate shocks

The governments of Mozambique and Zimbabwe have recorded remarkable progress in building resilience against climate shocks, including floods and drought in the Buzi, Pungwe, and Save River Basins (BUPUSA), shared exclusively by the two countries. The progress was recorded under the Global Environment Facility (GEF) – funded Management of Competing Water Uses and Associated Ecosystems…

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Revealing the mystery around the flop of Shanyai Events Show

Writes Tsitsi Ndabambi Diaspora-based Promoter Shanyai Events faced an unexpected downfall, leaving audiences bewildered and raising suspicions of sabotage. Despite meticulous organisation, top-tier venues, and a groundbreaking marketing strategy, the turnout for the events fell drastically short of expectations. Shanyai Events had left no stone unturned in ensuring flawless execution, securing prime venues well in…

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International Institute of Philanthropy dismisses ZIMCHE fake degrees allegations

International Institute of Philanthropy (IIP) press statement   THE INTERNATIONAL INSTITUTE OF PHILANTHROPY, IIP, IS REGISTERED AND ITS OPERATIONS ARE ABOVE BOARD IN LINE WITH ITS MANDATE.   ALL IIP HONORARY AWARD RECIPIENTS REMAIN HONORARY DOCTORATE OF HUMANE LETTERS, DHL HONORARY AWARD RECIPIENTS AND THE ZIMBABWE COUNCIL FOR HIGHER EDUCATION HAS NO JURISDICTION OVER IIP…

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Parliaments of Latvia and Zimbabwe strengthen bilateral ties

As part of benchmarking visits to Nordic and Baltic countries, Hon Jacob F. N. Mudenda, the Speaker of Parliament of Zimbabwe’s delegation started its engagement in Latvia on 6th March 2024 with a Meeting with H.E. Ms. Daiga Mierina, Speaker of the Parliament of Latvia. The Hon. Speaker of Latvia warmly welcomed Speaker Mudenda’s delegation. The…

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TUI Junior Academy, Clean Green Zimbabwe Initiative empowers children on climate and environment

TUI Care Foundation and the Dutch National Committee for UNICEF have signed an agreement around the TUI Junior Academy project to support environmental education in schools as part of kick-starting the Clean Green Zimbabwe programme which was recently launched by the Minister of Environment at the COP28 in Dubai. The world today continues to grapple…

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Parliament of Zimbabwe on benchmarking visit to Baltic and Nordic countries

The Speaker of Parliament, Hon. Advocate Jacob Francis Nzwidamilimo Mudenda, is in Stockholm, Sweden where he is leading a Parliamentary delegation undertaking Benchmarking visits to Sweden, Latvia, and Finland from 4th to 11th March 2024. Speaker Mudenda was received at the airport by the Zimbabwean Ambassador to Sweden, Her Excellency, Ms Priscilla Misihairambwi-Mushonga. The Hon….

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MoPSE launches Climate education, Guidance and Counselling handbooks

Writes Hopewell Chibvongodze Harare, March 6, 2024 – The Ministry of Primary and Secondary in partnership with CAMFED (Campaign for Female Education) on Wednesday launched a handbook to help learners adapt to climate changes currently affecting the world. The Climate Education handbook was launched simultaneously with the one on guidance and counseling during the International…

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ZBC charges against former CEO Adelaide Chikunguru explained in detail

Helliate Rushwaya, the Zimbabwe Broadcasting Corporation (ZBC) Board Chairperson, with the order of the Hon Minister of Information, Dr. Jenfan Muswere, the Permanent Secretary for Information, Mr. Nick Mangwana, and all ZBC Board Members laid charges against former Chief Executive Officer Adelaide Chikunguru, who was suspended pending investigations but resigned from her post. Among the…

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