Entrenching inclusive economic empowerment: Old Mutual takes financial literacy to women

Diversified financial services group Old Mutual Zimbabwe hosted a financial literacy training for women at the Harare Agricultural Showgrounds as the group bids to champion financial education for previously marginalised groups. The training was hosted by Old Mutual in partnership with Audacious Women, a women-only organisation. “Old Mutual has been running its flagship financial education…

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i3forum launches free Numbering Plan Community Platform

–   After successful beta testing, innovative platform opened to industry –   10+ carriers and vendors have signed up as participating members   i3forum, a leading industry association focused on driving global collaboration and innovation within the international communications sector, is proud to announce the launch of its Numbering Plan Community Platform. After completing successful user…

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Dairy value chain to benefit from Belarus mechanisation

Own Correspondent Zimbabwe’s agriculture dairy value chain is set to benefit from the Belarus mechanisation programme, after the Eurasian country pledged to diversify the programme. This came out when the visiting Belarus Deputy Prime Minister, Honourable Leonid Zayats toured two local firms that produce dairy and related products in Harare Wednesday. The visiting Belarusian delegation,…

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Zimbabwe attracts investors at Africa Hospitality Investment Forum 2023

Zimbabwe is a remarkable resource center and its diversified economy makes it an attractive destination for investment, not forgetting to mention the good climate, nature, culture lovers, and hospitable people. It is famous for its beautiful landscape and also known for its diverse wildlife and rich history. The Ministry of Environment Environment, Climate, Tourism and…

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How IBM And Microsoft Are Working Together To Help Create Future-Proof Organizations

Writes Bernard Marr Next-generation technologies like artificial intelligence (AI) and hybrid cloud computing are creating unprecedented opportunities for businesses. But many find that they face challenges when it comes to modernizing apps and infrastructure in order to take advantage of them. Large enterprises, in particular, are often reliant on systems that have been in place…

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Apple potentially facing headset headache in China

Writes Chris Donkin Huawei registered the name Vision Pro with China’s trademark office in 2021, South China Morning Post (SCMP) reported, raising questions about Apple’s ability to use the brand for its big-money headset in the market. Apple unveiled the Vision Pro AR headset last week alongside huge promotion at its annual developer conference. The device is set to…

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Japan helps boost community resilience in Zimbabwe’s rural areas

The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) has rolled out resilience-building activities with the support of the Government of Japan to boost food security and improve the livelihoods of nearly 9,000 people in Chiredzi district, in southern Zimbabwe. The funding, a US$ 900,000 contribution coming at a critical time, will help WFP to provide food…

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SEC should protect investors through Cyber Security and Data Protection Bill

Writes Engineer Jacob Kudzayi Mutisi Zimbabwe has a relatively well-developed digital economy with nine financial institutions listed on the Zimbabwe Stock Exchange (ZSE). With the introduction of the Cyber Security and the Data Protection Bill and the act that is now law. It is now the duty of the Zimbabwe Securities Exchange Commission (SEC) to…

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Human Rights 75 Initiative: UN focuses on equality for all

The United Nations (UN) in Zimbabwe today marked the Human Rights 75 Initiative and launched the monthly thematic focus for June on Women’s Rights. Addressing delegates at a media briefing in Harare today, Mr. Edward Kallon, the UN Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator for Zimbabwe alluded to the fact that seventy-five years ago, in response to…

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Sanyati involves schools and communities in environmental management

Writes Chimeno Azriel Kadoma’s Sanyati District joined millions of people around the world to celebrate World Environmental Day.The District enfolded the theme “#Beat Plastic Pollution” to draw attention to this insistent environmental concern and how schools and Communities can improve the quality of the environment. The commemorations were held at Odyssey Hotel in Kadoma. Government…

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Plastic pollution: women urged to proffer solutions

Writes Elvis Dumba Chinhoyi – Women who constitute at least sixty percent of the country’s population have been challenged to take a leading role in offering solutions to plastic pollution. This was said by Tecla Mupandaguta, the Humanitarian Cluster Chairperson of Women’s Coalition of Zimbabwe, Mashonalnd West during a belated Provincial World Environment Day commemorations…

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Government plays critical role in tourism development: Environment Minister

In this diverse socio-economic environment, Government has to play an active, if not dominant, role as a facilitator and promoter of tourism development, by providing a suitable socio-political and legal environment against which diverse stakeholders and private sector initiatives can take place. It is the role of the Government to identify the positive impacts desired…

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Zimbabwe participating in Africa Hospitality Investment Forum

Environment, Climate, Tourism, and Hospitality Industry Zimbabwean Minister Honourable Nqobizitha Mangaliso Ndhlovu is leading the Zimbabwe delegation at the ongoing Africa Hospitality Investment Forum (AHIF) at Raddison Blue Hotel in Nairobi, Kenya. The AHIF is running back to back with AviaDev Africa which is running from 12-14 and 14-16 respectively in Nairobi under the theme,…

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All set for SITE Executive Meeting in Zimbabwe

Zimbabwe is set to host twenty-five International Board Members of the Society for Incentive Travel Excellence (SITE) for a summit in Victoria Falls from 21–23 June. SITE is a professional association dedicated exclusively to the global incentive travel industry. SITE’s executive leadership team are C-Suite executives from leading businesses in the field of incentive travel,…

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Mozambique and Zimbabwe collaborate on managing shared water resources

The governments of Mozambique and Zimbabwe have established a tri-basin institution to manage the Buzi, Pungwe, and Save River Basins’ water resources, which have, over the years, suffered from extreme climate effects such as floods, droughts, and cyclones. The Buzi, Pungwe, and Save (BUPUSA) Watercourse Commission culminated from the signing of the Save Water Sharing…

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Insurance: AFC Cares extends helping hand to Kerreboom Primary School

Students from Kerreboom Primary School who were recently injured when they were involved in a road accident got a shot in the arm from AFC Insurance. As part of its social responsibility initiative, AFC Holdings joined hands with the Government in extending help to students from Kerreboom Primary School who got injured in a fatal…

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Women urged to play a critical role in protecting the environment

Writes Clayton Masekesa Women in Zimbabwe have been urged to continuously play a critical role in sustaining a protected environment and promoting natural resource governance. This came out during the commemorations of the World Environment Day held in Mutare on Monday, organized by the Women’s Coalition of Zimbabwe (WCOZ) and its partners, where various women…

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PAP President Chief Charumbira urges revamping of AU architecture

HE Chief Fortune Charumbira, the President of the Pan African Parliament (PA) has urged revamping of the entire African Union (AU) architecture to ensure that it meets and exceeds the expectations of the people of Africa served by the AU organs. Chief Charumbira made the remarks yesterday in his speech during a retreat on African…

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Zimbabwe` Short term insurance industry records close to 400% growth in assets

A 400% growth has been recorded in Zimbabwe’s short-term insurance sector, registering a boost of capitalization and asset size, according to the 31 December 2022 industry report by the Insurance and Pensions Commission (IPEC). The IPEC Q4 of 2022 industry report highlighted that the short-term insurance industry assets grew by a phenomenal 426% from ZWL20.0…

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Tourism players celebrate 30th Anniversary of Cresta Lodge and Sango Conference Centre

Tourism sector players today celebrated the 30th Anniversary of Cresta Lodge and Sango Conference Centre, at the same time Re-launching the facility following refurbishments and upgrades to it. This development comes at an opportune time when Zimbabwe’s tourism is on a rebound trajectory after immense suffering from the effects of Covid 19 pandemic. According to…

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First Lady’s educational empowerment programme gave me eyes: Granny

Writes Elvis Dumba  Zvimba – The various initiatives by The First Lady Dr. Auxilia Mnangagwa has been described as empowerment game changer for disadvantaged citizens. A 66-year-old granny Elizabeth Chidakwa said the program has offered her wings and eyes to improve her agriculture activities. The small-scale agriculture enthusiastic granny said the short agriculture training has…

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UN, PAP collaborate on delivering sustainable development

The United Nations (UN) and the Pan African Parliament (PAP) are establishing mechanisms of working together on delivering sustainable development on the African continent. There was evidence that the Pan-African Parliament (PAP) continues to generate interest from various key political and socio-economic stakeholders around the world as its renewal project, led by its leadership in…

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Food safety risks in developing countries’ informal sector tackled in new report

The report was produced by Spencer Henson, Steven Jaffee, and Shuo Wang  More sticks, fewer carrots: New directions for tackling food safety risks Key messages Despite ongoing structural changes, small-scale processors, grocers, market vendors, and food service operators dominate the food systems of most low- and lower-middle-income countries; Unsafe food is widespread in informal food…

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Involving children in managing plastic pollution pertinent: UNICEF

Writes Elvis Dumba Harare – The participation of children in waste management strategies, including strategies meant to address plastic pollution, is of paramount importance as they are not spared from the menace. The remarks were made by UNICEF Country Representative to Zimbabwe, Dr Tajudeen Oyewale during the World Environment Day Commemoration held in Harare. The…

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Tighten laws regulating reduced use of plastic: ActionAid urges government

ActionAid Zimbabwe (AAZ) has joined the rest of the world in commemorating World Environment Day (WED) that is running the theme “Solutions to Plastic Pollution” with Zimbabwe’s celebrations dubbed #BeatPlasticPollutionZim, bringing attention to issues of plastic pollution and exploring alternatives to reduce plastic use to aid the fight against climate change. Observed annually on 5…

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Zimbabwe gears up for carbon trading

Writes Elvis Dumba Harare – As the world continues to grapple with the effects of climate change-induced weather pattern challenges, Zimbabwe has joined the carbon trading sector as it gears up its efforts in mitigating the phenomenon. Zimbabwe recently developed and adopted a national carbon credit framework that is expected to guide businesses, benefit communities,…

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Government committed to the maintenance of macro-economic stability

The Government remains committed to the maintenance of macroeconomic stability, preservation of the purchasing power of the Zimbabwe dollar, and restoration of trust and confidence in the economy. This emerged at the high-level dialogue meeting on the economy that officially opened by Dr. Misheck Sibanda, the Chief Secretary to the President and Cabinet and NECF…

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Accelerate structural transformation of landlocked developing countries: Africa urged

Writes Baboloki Semele The Acting Executive Secretary of the Economic Commission for Africa (ECA), Antonio Pedro, says while African Landlocked Developing Countries (LLDCs) have made some notable development progress, this has not been substantial enough to reach the goals and targets set out in the Vienna Programme of Action (VPoA) for Landlocked Developing Countries. Pedro…

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European and Pan-African parliaments agree on funding climate change

In a collaborative effort, the Pan-African Parliament (PAP) Permanent Committee on Rural Economy, Agriculture, Natural Resources and Environment, and the Committee on Monetary and Financial Affairs have unanimously agreed to support the European Parliament’s Financial Transaction Tax on Climate Action (FTTCA) law. Their resolution further calls upon member countries of the European Union to adopt…

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NetOne, Hope for the Future Foundation join hands on albinism

Own Correspondent People with albinism in Chipinge and surrounding areas last Saturday got a shot in the arm after they received life-saving relief from two entities that are sensitive to their plight. The two organizations, NetOne and Hope for the Future Foundation, provided critical products in the form of sunscreen lotions and lip balms to…

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Green Governance Zimbabwe Trust interrogates climate governance and just energy transition

The Green Governance Zimbabwe Trust is spearheading a platform allowing dialogue, information sharing, engagement, and identification of solutions to climate governance and just energy transition in the country while promoting movement building and improving coordination and consolidated advocacy on climate issues by various actors. This emerged at the National Youth and Climate Change Action Symposium…

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Old Mutual Zimbabwe Fintech Business Launches O’mari

The recently announced Old Mutual Digital Services fintech business under Old Mutual Zimbabwe Limited has entered the market as O’mari. O’mari is a business that will provide mobile money services, insurtech, investech, digital lending, e-commerce, payments, and digital products and services for the retail market. Guided by the strategic vision of ‘creating better everyday lives,…

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Zvishavane women call for participation in extractive sector

By Tatenda Muchadenyika Women in Zvishavane have called upon the government and the extractive sector to recognise and facilitate rural women’s meaningful beneficiation from local resources so as to leave no one behind as espoused in Vision 2030 and National Development Strategy (NDS1). The call was made at a local workshop organised by WCoZ to…

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AUDA-NEPAD spearheading genome editing to optimise agricultural production

The African Union Development Agency (AUDA-NEPAD) through its Centre of Excellence in Science, Technology, and Innovation is running the Genome Editing (GEd) project meant to foster a broader understanding of modern biotechnology focusing on GEd among different stakeholder groups through communication and advocacy for enhanced uptake of the tool to optimize agriculture in Africa. This…

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Anti drug abuse intensified at grassroots levels

By Marlvin Ngiza Miracle Helping Hand Foundation in partnership with parents and church leaders has launched an anti-drug abuse campaign, which sought to address the situation at a grassroots level through having interactive dialogues with youth, particularly in hotspot areas. The official launch was characterized by the official erection of billboards and face-to-face youth interactive…

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Kenya readies 1M home-grown smartphones

By Hana Anandira Kenya reportedly pushed ahead with a plan to roll out 1 million units of locally-assembled smartphones, under a broader aim to make devices more accessible and accelerate digital inclusion. Local news outlet Business Daily Africa reported ICT Cabinet Secretary Eliud Owalo said the country has started producing low-cost smartphones, which will retail for $40…

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Resilience, unity hold Africa together: President Ramaphosa

President Cyril Ramaphosa of South Africa has reiterated the fact that unity and resilience hold the continent together and are a platform for resurgence and sustainable development. He made the remarks in celebration of Africa Day held at the Maropeng known as the Cradle of Humankind, a place where some of the earliest human ancestors…

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Zambia and Zimbabwe commit to Mana Pools protection

By Elvis Dumba Harare – Zambia and Zimbabwe have committed to strengthening cooperation that will improve protection for the environment and natural resources. The two countries signed a memorandum of agreement on the Lower Zambezi Mana Pools (LOZAMAP) Transfrontier Conservation Area (TFCA). The signing ceremony was held in Harare a day after the continent celebrated…

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Tanzania the Gateway to East Africa’s Critical Minerals Investment Opportunity

At the official press launch for the Tanzania Mining & Investment Forum 2023 (www.TanzaniaMiningInvestmentForum.com) held today in Dar Es Salaam, Honourable Dr. Doto Mashaka Biteko, Minister of Minerals highlighted the unparalleled opportunities Tanzania has to offer in its mining sector. “It is with a great honour and deep sense of gratitude I welcome you to this meeting. As I stand…

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