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Writes Elvis Dumba Buhera – President Emmerson Mnangagwa has called upon mining companies to upscale the setting up of the Mapinga Mine to Energy Park for the production of solar batteries and lithium products. President Mnangagwa made these remarks when he officially commissioned Sabi Star Lithium Plant in Buhera on Thursday. ” The mining sector…
Writes Lloyd Rabaya The largest seed-producing company in Zimbabwe, SeedCo, recently launched a farming app that will help farmers monitor their crops. Seedney, the application, has various tools that farmers can use to their advantage to get the maximum yields. Speaking to Spiked Online Media at the ongoing Zimbabwe Agricultural Show (ZAS), SeedCo Zimbabwe Head…
In its key message during the ongoing Zimbabwe Agricultural Show (ZAS), AFC Holdings reiterated its readiness to finance the 2023-2024 summer crop. Speaking to Spiked Online Media during the show, AFC Holdings Group Head for Marketing and Strategy, Ms. Caroline Mozhendi said the initiative is meant to support the Government’s drive to achieve food self-sufficiency….
By Own Correspondent A recently established union has raised deep concern about the gazetted ‘slave’ wages in the retail and wholesale sectors. In a hard-hitting press release, Progressive Retail and Wholesale Workers Union of Zimbabwe interim general secretary, Phillip Mafundu, said the union is shocked with wages approved by the National Employment Council for the…
Writes Lovemore Chazingwa Agribusiness utility, Windmill, expressed satisfaction with this year’s grain competition as farmers tussle for honours at the ongoing 113th edition of the Zimbabwe Agricultural Show (ZAS). Windmill corporate communications head, Marceline Nyangoni said, “We went around the stands today. They’re well organized. The products on display are so impressive. The display is…
TelOne is exhibiting at the 2023 edition of the Zimbabwe Agricultural Show (ZAS) that is running under the theme “Sustained Agricultural Growth through Connectivity Solutions”. In an interview with this publication, a TelOne spokesperson said the company is showcasing Broadband, TelTrack, Crop Monitoring, and TelOne Voice service. TelTrack is a vehicle-tracking product that is ideal…
The inaugural Africa Climate Summit (ACS) secretariat has launched the official Africa Climate Summit App ahead of the events from the 4th – 6th September this year. The app is designed to provide an immersive experience for attendees and the general public alike before, during, and after the summit. The App, available for download on…
The European Union (EU) Delegation to Zimbabwe is exhibiting at the Zimbabwe Agricultural Show (ZAS) where it is showcasing an array of initiatives it offers through its country head office and member states. Below, Spiked Online Media casts a spotlight on the initiatives being exhibited during the 2023 edition of the ZAS: Embassy…
The Zimbabwe Agricultural Show this week got into full swing, with Econet Wireless Zimbabwe’s exhibition stand quickly grabbing the limelight with its eye-catching design and an array of products and innovative services on display. The leading telecommunications and technology company’s stand, located at the centre of the exhibition grounds, has a unique design that instantly…
NetOne is exhibiting at the 2023 Zimbabwe Agricultural Show (ZAS), driving sustainable and inclusive digital solutions. The company is showcasing a variety of interesting innovations that have brought a refreshing look to ZAS. Outstanding at the NetOne stand is a tractor as well as a greenhouse. Many show-goers were curious about how these are linked…
Agriculture plays a pivotal role in diving tourism, the Zimbabwe Tourism Authority (ZTA) has revealed. Speaking to this publication in an interview at the ongoing 113th Zimbabwe Agricultural Show running under the theme “Sustained Growth. Adaptation. Productivity and Linkages”, Godfrey ‘Chief’ Koti, the ZTA’s Head of Corporate Affairs said agriculture is one of the mainstays…
ZANU (PF) affiliates, Young Miners for Economic Development (YM4ED) and Farmers for Economic Development (Farmers4ED) have congratulated President Emmerson Mnangagwa following his declaration by the Zimbabwe Electoral Commission (ZEC) as the winner of the 2023 presidential election. “Young Miners for Economic Development (YM4ED) congratulates His Excellency, the President of Zimbabwe, Dr Emmerson Dambudzo Mnangagwa on…
Writes Marlvin Ngiza The Africa Climate Summit 2023 (ACS23) preparations are at an advanced stage with emphasis placed on collective climate action to find common global solutions. This year’s summit is taking place in Nairobi, Kenya, running from 4 September until 6 September focusing on driving green growth and climate finance solutions for Africa and…
Writes Persistence Gwanyanya The lithium sub-sector is seen as a game changer, as the world progresses towards electric-powered vehicles. As we forge ahead with the reform agenda, the economy continues to exhibit resilience to global and domestic shocks. However, faced with deep-seated structural challenges and limited access to international capital markets, achieving both growth and…
A business deeply rooted in serving its customers, Mukuru has partnered with Gorimbo on his journey of progress as he continues to positively contribute to the well-being of his community Mukuru (https://www.Mukuru.com), a leading next-generation financial services provider for Africa’s emerging consumers, has appointed Zimbabwe-born MMA fighter Themba Gorimbo as its newest brand ambassador to…
With the rise in global demand for staple crop products projected to substantially increase by 2050 due to population growth, rising per capita income, and the growing use of biofuels, it is necessary to adopt sustainable agricultural intensification practices in existing croplands to meet this demand. However, estimation processes currently employed in the global South…
Following July 2023, confirmed as Earth’s hottest month on record, UNCTAD and its partners are ramping up efforts to help developing countries use satellite technology to make farming more climate resilient. With extreme weather events becoming more intense and frequent, agricultural adaptation to climate change is key to minimizing crop loss and fighting global hunger. Driven…
The Coalition on Sustainable Productivity Growth for Food Security and Resource Conservation (SPG Coalition) brings together researchers, non-governmental organizations, and private sector partners to advance a world with greater access to nutritious food and affordable diets. The Coalition recognizes that increasing the productivity of natural resources through climate adaptation and mitigation is instrumental to reaching…
In pursuit of a more energetic and practical reflection on the Financial Sector and in the interest of improving the business environment from the enhancement and protection of national companies, Mozambique is set to host Conference on Banking, Financial Services, and Insurance Sector on September 13 and 14, 2023 at the Joaquim Chissano Conference Center,…
Writes Lloyd Rabaya Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) leader, Nelson Chamisa, yesterday held his party’s last rally before elections in the capital city, Harare where thousands of his supporters as well as local and international observers were in attendance. During the rally, this publication caught up with a number of CCC supporters and interviewed them…
Riding a red electric scooter on country roads in eastern India, Sanjulata Mahanta has become something of a poster girl for millet since she stunned fellow villagers by planting the hardy grain — and making a profit — three years ago. “People laughed at me and said I was growing grass,” Mahanta, 35, said on…
Writes Elvis Dumba Raffingora – The government’s “Look East Policy” has continued to bear more fruits for the country in various spheres of the economy. The “Look East policy” success continues to be evident following the recent commissioning of a 1.14 MW Photovoltaic Power Generation Plant at Sisi Farm near Raffingora through a Zimbabwe-China partnership….
The highly anticipated 2023 edition of the Sanganai Hlanganani World Tourism Expo, Zimbabwe’s premier international tourism showcase, is all set to take place from 12 to 14 October in the vibrant City of Bulawayo. The annual event brings together key players and stakeholders in the global tourism industry, providing a platform for networking, collaboration, and…
The Zimbabwe Integrated Social Protection Management of Information System (ISPMIS) has been launched in Harare today. In his address during the launch, Hon Prof Paul Mavima, the Minister of Public Service, Labour, and Social Welfare, said the Government of Zimbabwe has set Information Communication Technologies as enablers of economic growth. This has seen Government investing…
Writes Chris Donkin Smartphone manufacturer Vivo committed to expanding its number of experience-led flagship stores in India, as it opened its fourth and largest to date in Ahmedabad. Announcing the opening of the store, which covers 7,000 square feet over three floors, the company explained it will provide an immersive retail experience to customers in…
The stage has been set for the implementation of genome editing, a form of biotechnology meant to spearhead agricultural transformation on the African continent. This comes as experts gathered in Lilongwe, Malawi (from August 14 to 18, 2023), are finalising the review of the zero drafts of GEd training modules that were designed for different…
GCR Ratings (GCR), has affirmed Afreximbank’s international scale long and short-term issuer ratings of A and A2 respectively, citing its assessment of the Bank’s strong Preferred Creditor Treatment (PCT) track record in its member countries, as well as the Bank’s growing systemic relevance to the continent. The ratings also reflect Afreximbank’s strong capitalisation, sound risk…
Writes Charles Dhewa It is not enough for research conducted in African countries on food systems to end up in academic journals. In most cases there is often no clarity on who benefits from such research and intended uses of the findings. Unless African governments study mass food markets intentionally, policymakers will continue finding it…
The workshop on validation of Malawi’s National Communication Strategy on Genome Editing and Genome Editing Modules for Africa has roared to life in the Southern African Country. The African Union Development Agency-NEPAD (AUDA-NEPAD) is holding the Expert Group Meeting in Malawi to review genome editing (GEd) training modules that were developed by African scientists, regulators…
South Africa must redouble its efforts to tackle the crude legacy of pre-1994 environmental racism, including the abhorrent practice of intentionally situating landfills and polluting industries along racial lines and in low-income and migrant communities, a UN expert said today. “To this day, the legacy of pervasive air, water, and chemical pollution disproportionately impacts marginalised…
Writes Persistence Gwanyanya Sometimes, it is advisable to maintain a winning formula. The resolution by the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) to stay the course of a tight monetary policy stance, as expressed in the Mid-Term Monetary Policy Statement of 2023, is instructive. Clearly, this stance will allow current…
Yesterday, the he European Union (EU) donated vehicles to the Government of Zimbabwe under the Technical Assistance to the Zimbabwe Economic Partnership Agreement (TAZEPA). The Acting Secretary for Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Pavelyn Tendai Musaka, received the vehicles. The three (3), 4×4 Isuzu vehicles were purchased through the Zimbabwe Economic Partnership Agreement (ZEPA) Support project, funded…
On 12 August 2023, the United Nations System in Zimbabwe joined the world and Zimbabwe in commemorating International Youth Day. It affirmed this year’s theme “Green Skills for Youth: Towards a Sustainable World.” The theme was chosen in recognition of the critical role that young people play in addressing global environmental challenges. In essence, green…
The 21st Zimbabwe-Zambia-Botswana (ZIM-ZAM-BOTS) Senior Parliamentary Staff Seminar put a spotlight on the sterling work undertaken by the various Parliaments during the COVID-19 lockdown period across the Southern African Development Community (SADC) region and worldwide. In his keynote address to the participants, Advocate Jacob Francis N. Mudenda, the Speaker of Parliament of Zimbabwe during that…
Young people demand skills and learning for future employment, responding to a fragile world of high living costs, pandemic disruptions, climate crisis and rising conflicts On International Youth Day 2023, the world’s largest survey of young people reports that 40% of more than 700,000 respondents identify education, skills and employment as pathways to future security….
The Government of Zimbabwe and the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) have signed a Letter of Understanding (LoU) to formalize their collaboration on improving food systems and reforming the social protection system in Zimbabwe. The LoU aims to bolster the capacity to respond to emergencies and effectively foster investment in agricultural entrepreneurship. The Government…
Writes Charles Dhewa Facing the limitations of industrial agriculture, many governments and global organizations are beginning to embrace agroecology and other alternative ways of producing food. Being the application of ecological concepts and principles in farming, agroecology considers the relationships between all the plant, animal, and human elements in a system. There is some emerging…
Writes Kavit Majithia Ericsson shareholders sued the vendor seeking $175 million to $300 million in damages over an investigation into its business practices in Iraq, claiming certain actions taken by the company depressed its share price. A statement revealed a total of 37 shareholders had filed a claim against the vendor and more were expected…
Writes Joseph Waring Data from Canalys and IDC showed Apple and Huawei bucked a prolonged downward trend in smartphone shipments in China, with the vendors the only top-six players to book year-on-year growth in Q2. Canalys analyst Amber Liu stated Apple and Huawei gains were driven by flagship models, noting consumer appetite for high-quality goods….
As a pacesetter in demonstrating the importance of a clean and safe environment for all, and as part of its corporate social responsibility (CSR), leading mobile telephony company, NetOne, yesterday embarked on a nationwide clean-up campaign with its leaders tidying up Harare’s environs. The clean-up exercise was done in observance of the first Friday of…
Lifestyle Writer In renewed efforts to curb abuse against the girl child and early child marriages, Power Giants Transmission Director, Engineer Edzai Kachirekwa, has reasserted his commitment to the cause stating that his organization will double efforts to power rural communities in order to enhance awareness and reporting mechanisms on the scourge. Engineer Kachirekwa said…
Writes Marlvin Ngiza The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) and World Health Organisation (WHO) have challenged governments, civil society organisations, and the private sector across the globe to up the game in ensuring the establishment of a supportive breastfeeding environment for all working mothers in the quest to reach the global target of 70 percent…
The Conference that is being planned by the Zimbabwe Institute of Strategic Conference (ZIST) to take place on 17 August 2023 is an important gesture to build confidence within all critical sectors of the economy. Speaking ng to this publication, the ZIST Executive Director, Dr. Tinashe Muzamhindo said the conference will be held at Sterling…
An agreement between Nedbank Zimbabwe and American Express allows the bank to start to acquire merchants, enabling international American Express Card Members to use their Cards in Zimbabwe. This agreement positions Nedbank Zimbabwe as the first licensee to acquire merchants for American Express acceptance in Zimbabwe. This enables international American Express Card Members to use…
The Government of Zimbabwe will today launch Zimbabwe’s National Migration Policy (NMP). Officiating the launch will be the Minister of Home Affairs and Cultural Heritage, Honourable Kazembe Kazembe. IOM assisted with technical support in the development of the National Migration Policy which seeks to contribute to addressing the challenges posed by migration and to tap…
