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In calling for an increase in the participation of girls in information communication technology (ICT), a senior government official has said the move is a harbinger of inclusivity and sustainable development. The theme of this year’s Girls in ICT Day Commemorations is “ACCESS AND SAFETY – Ensuring every girl has safe and meaningful access to…
By Elvis Dumba Triangle – The government’s decision to suspend the offering of loans by financial institutions has affected the manufacturing industry which was relying on the loans for working capital. Sugar manufacturing giant Tongaat Hullets operations are expected to be greatly affected by the decision as the company relied on the loans for advance…
Consumer protection has become central to the social and economic well-being of the Zimbabwean population, a senior government official has said. In a speech read today at the Consumer Protection Commission stakeholders awareness workshop in Harare by Florence Angela Makombe, the Chief Director of the Industry Division in her ministry, Dr. Sekai Nzenza, the Minister…
Old Mutual Zimbabwe Limited today extended a generous donation of US$15 000 to National Blood Services Zimbabwe (NBSZ) towards the development of a low-cost solar system for the blood bank. The NBSZ is currently running a blood donation campaign to ease blood shortages in the country. In its mandate to continue improving the quality of…
Human capital development is central to the overall socio-economic development matrix, Hon Jacob F. N. Mudenda, the Speaker of Parliament of Zimbabwe has said. He made the remarks during the Plenary Session on “Investing in Human Capital Development: Legislative Priorities in the COVID-19 Era” at the conference of Speakers and Heads of African Parliaments held…
Africa’s Travel Indaba 2022 was a boon for the continent’s tourism sector as well as the host city of Durban, province of KwaZulu-Natal (KZN). This is as hundreds of buyers and exhibitors from 55 countries descended on Inkosi Albert Luthuli International Convention Centre (ICC) from 2-5 May, to trade on the continent’s best tourism products…
Like all other industries, the COVID-19 pandemic caused significant disruption to mining operations but the industry has shown its resilience, President Cyril Ramaphosa has said. He made the remarks in his keynoted address at the Mining Indaba in Cape Town, South Africa, which is taking place at an important moment in the global recovery from…
Information Communication Technology (ICT) stakeholders are gathered in Vumba to discuss and digest matters impacting consumers and operators – the desire to balance service affordability while maintaining operator viability. In his keynote address, read by his deputy Dr. Dingumuzi Phuti, the Minister of Information Communication and Technology (ICT), Postal and Courier Services said the deliberations…
The African Union Commission (AUC), the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the International Labour Organization (ILO) and are hosting a policy dialogue to discuss the increasing importance of the informal economy in Africa at the Elephant Hills Hotel from the 10th to the 11th of May in Victoria Falls. The hybrid conference brings…
Europe Day marked the origin of the European Union as a project for peace in Europe. The EU aims to contribute to peace and security and to the sustainable development of the Earth (Article 2 of the EU Lisbon Treaty.) The achievements of the EU in this area, we are convinced, won the EU the…
The Zimbabwe Tourism Authority (ZTA) is this year exhibiting at the Arabian Travel Market (ATM), to be held in Dubai (UAE) starting today to the 12th of May. ZTA Head Corporate Affairs Godfrey ‘Chief’ Koti said the national tourism organisation is using the exhibition as an opportunity to create awareness of Destination Zimbabwe. “We intend…
In the quest to tackle the international economic crisis as a result of the Russia-Ukraine war, Zimbabwe is going to host a big Hybrid International Symposium in Victoria Falls at Elephant Hills Hotel, courtesy of Global Renaissance. “The symposium, to run from 24 to 26 May 2022 in the resort town of Victoria Falls, is…
Employment and Labour Minister Thulas Nxesi formally launched the 5th Global Conference on the Elimination of Child Labour which will be held from 15-20 May in South Africa to help find solutions towards the elimination of child labour. “The time is therefore opportune for the global community to converge on African soil to find solutions…
By Elvis Dumba Banket – Government intends to finance small-scale wheat farmers under the presidential inputs scheme with free inputs. Professor Obert Jiri, Chief Director of Agriculture Extension Department (AREX) under the Ministry of Agriculture said the small farmers who have access to irrigation for three hectares will benefit from the facility as the government…
The International Trade Centre (ITC) yesterday announced that 14 national trade promotion organizations have been shortlisted for the 2022 World Trade Promotion Organization (WTPO) Awards. The 14 national trade promotion organizations nominated for this year’s awards are from Austria, Brazil, Canada, Jamaica, Malaysia, the Netherlands, Nigeria, Qatar, the Republic of Korea, Saudi Arabia, Sri Lanka,…
The Permanent Secretary for the Ministry of Lands, Agriculture, Fisheries, Water, and Rural Development, Dr. John Basera officially launched the Potato Value Chain Financing Facility being administered by AFC Holdings on Tuesday, 3 May 2022. The launch was hosted by one of the first beneficiaries of the scheme, Mr. Ronald Museka at Parklands Farm in…
The Board and Management of NetOne Cellular (Private) Limited mourn Samson Zvarimwa, their technician who died in an accident at Chilonga Bridge. In a statement, the telecommunication giant advised stakeholders that on 30 April 2022 at around 09:00 hours, one of the employees of NetOne who was a Technician – Samson Zvarimwa, was involved in…
Africa’s Travel Indaba officially opened today with a call for the continent to work collaboratively to drive tourism growth, so as to accelerate the sector’s recovery. On a balmy day at the Inkosi Albert Luthuli International Convention Centre, over 634 and 625 buyers took their place at the continent’s premier travel trade show, as it…
By Tafadzwa Muranganwa The United Freedom Party (UFP) – a newly formed opposition party has raised concern about the spiralling exchange rate saying it is impoverishing most workers. The foreign exchange rate is hovering around US1-450RTGS on the black market and United Freedom Party (UFP) in its Workers’ Day statement, said the development has had…
It is only a day to go until Africa’s Travel Indaba. Taking place at the Inkosi Albert Luthuli Convention Centre and Durban Exhibition Centre from 2 to 5 May 2022, the trade show will once again bring the continent’s finest tourism products and experiences under one roof for the world to experience. Under the theme, Africa’s stories,…
Telecommunications giant Econet Wireless on Friday scooped the award for the best overall stand at this year’s Zimbabwe International Trade Fair (ZITF) for its ultra-modern exhibition stand, which drew huge crowds. The top award, called the ‘President’s Award for the Premier Zimbabwean Exibit at the Zimbabwe International Trade Fair’, was won by Econet at this…
By UNWTO UNWTO has launched the second edition of its global flagship competition under the name of “Awake Tourism Challenge”. The competition will identify innovators who are advancing solutions to 6 different challenges, as well as contributing to the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). For the 2022 challenge, UNWTO will focus on specific…
Innovations and technological advancements in telecommunication play an important role in the development of smart cities, Hilda Mutseyekwa, the Postal and Telecommunication Regulatory Authority of Zimbabwe (POTRAZ)’ s Head of Economics, Tariffs and Competition has said. She was speaking at a workshop in Harare, as a representative of POTRAZ Director-General, Dr. Gift Machengete, held on…
By Bernard Marr There’s really no escaping artificial intelligence (AI) and the Internet of Things (IoT). It seems pretty much anything can be made smart these days – and that goes for services as well as products. This “cognification” of products and services is a major consumer trend that’s impacting all industries. In other words, whatever your sector, you…
Mr. Edward Kallon, United Nations Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator for Zimbabwe has said the country is reaping huge dividends from its economic diplomacy – a stepping stone for sustainable development. He was speaking at a Diplomat’s Forum organised by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Trade at the Zimbabwe International Trade Fair (ZITF) in…
Leading telecommunication sector player, TelOne, has added more feathers to its cap by opening the Bulawayo Data Centre and Hillside Client Experience Centre under its flagship. Speaking during the official opening of the key digital infrastructure facilities on the sidelines of the Zimbabwe International Trade Fair (ZITF) in Bulawayo, Dr. Jenfan Muswere, the Minister of…
Dr. Jenfan Muswere, the Minister of Information Communication Technology (ICT), Postal and courier Services has invited industries to join the Giga initiative, a joint program between UNICEF and ITU that aims at providing internet connection to every school in the world. Speaking to delegates at a panel discussion at the Zimbabwe International Trade Affair (ZITF)…
The transaction is the first-ever green bond issued for non-recourse infrastructure financing in Africa. The refinancing will provide increased leverage, extended tenor, and reduced interest costs, and will create value for the shareholders as well as for EETC. Africa50, the pan-African infrastructure investment platform and its partners, announced the refinancing of the non-recourse project debt…
By Alfred Tembo Building on past experience and passion could also offer a lifetime vacation in anyone’s self gifted retirement package says prominent Gweru-based commercial farmer, Matilda Manhambo. Over the years, she realised that growing up in a rural setup, life choices would be influenced by nature and decided by opportunities at every stage and…
Multilateralism and diplomacy for peace are cornerstones for sustainable development, cooperation, and peaceful co-existence, a senior government official and top UN official have said. Dr. Frederick Shava, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Trade made the remarks in his keynote address during a Media Brief on International Day of Multilateralism and Diplomacy for Peace on…
Endowed with substantial renewable energy resources, Africa can adopt innovative, sustainable technologies and play a leading role in global action to shape a sustainable energy future Africa’s rapid economic expansion creates a daunting energy challenge, combined with rising expectations of improved resilience and sustainability. Finding a sustainable way to meet growing energy needs is one…
Among many daunting challenges currently facing the grain industry and food ingredient buyers and sellers, logistics remain at the top of the list for many, and it’s been going on for more than two years. Just as it seemed the impact from COVID was winding down in most countries, Russia invaded Ukraine and another round…
The Pan-African Payment and Settlement System (PAPSS) operated by African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) in collaboration with the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Secretariat, announced today the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with BUNA, the cross-border and multi-currency payment system owned by the Arab Monetary Fund (AMF). Interoperability among payment systems, as…
By Binit Das The Democratic Republic of the Congo, a country that is among the poorest on the planet, is paying a heavy price for the global green energy revolution Climate action is the new buzzword and why shouldn’t it be? One world is all we have and our world is at risk. Countries, corporations and…
The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank (www.AfDB.org) has approved two loans amounting to $180 million to co-finance a major energy project that will extend electricity access to rural areas and reduce greenhouse gas emissions in Rwanda. This follows the 26 May 2021 approval for $84.2 million from the resources of the African…
Eleven people were arrested, and dozens of illegal decoders were seized during police raids over the past two weeks, as police broke into a TV-decoder smuggling ring. The cross-border smuggling ring is involved in bringing Openview decoders from South Africa into Zimbabwe, in contravention of customs, trademark, and copyright laws. Raids and seizures are set…
While the production in West Africa, which is rich in gold mining, is expected to reach approximately 9 moz by 2024, Hacıoğlu Gold Mining announced that it will start field research in addition to gold collection activities in the region After the strong growth in 2019, although the pandemic had a significant impact mainly in…
By Alfred Tembo Rhetoric calls to resort to alternative energy sources in an effort to address climate change which is negatively impacting Zimbabwe’s agriculture sector and the national economic status may remain “a dream” should we lack political will at the implementation stage, says a young industrialist, Collen Moyo. Speaking in reference to the just-released…
Zimbabwe will be a part of Africa’s Travel Indaba (ATI) at the Inkosi Albert Luthuli International Convention Centre in Durban, South Africa from 2 to 5 May this year. The trade show makes a return after a two-year hiatus due to the Covid 19 pandemic travel restrictions. Zimbabwe is leading a delegation of more than…
Dr. Jenfan Muswere, the Minister of Information Communication Technology, Postal and Courier Services yesterday commissioned four new School ICT Labs in Chitungwiza as a way of upscaling the digital uptake among learners in the area. He said the occasion marked yet another critical milestone in digital transformation in the country as it undergoes immense technological…
It is a new chapter for the Midlands State University (MSU)’s Innovation Hub as it goes beyond national boundaries to become the first Zimbabwean university research unit to be accepted to participate in the annual “Teknofest” competition on Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) to be held in Samsun, Turkey in September 2022, the university has reported….
The iconic Midlands province whose capital is the City of Gweru, hosted Honourable Mangaliso Ndlovu, the Minister of Environment, Climate, Tourism, and Hospitality Industry, and his delegation as part of the sector’s itinerary dubbed the Midlands Indaba, in conformity with its goals under the National Development Strategy (NDS1 2021- 2025) to achieve a geographical spread of…
By Baboloki Semele The African Development Bank yesterday engaged the media ahead of its annual meetings to be held in Accra, Ghana from 23 to 27 May. At the annual meetings, the bank is set to push for climate resilience and just energy transition as well as launch its African Economic Outlook (AEO). During the…
The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank (www.AfDB.org) has approved the establishment of a €4 million Africa Circular Economy Facility to drive integration of the circular economy into African efforts to achieve nationally defined contribution (NDC) targets. The Facility (https://bit.ly/3voaQVl), a multi-donor trust fund, will operate over a period of 5-years and will receive…
More than a third (36%) of Tanzanian companies have fully or partially resolved trade obstacles in the last six years, according to the International Trade Centre report, Invisible barriers to trade – United Republic of Tanzania: Business perspectives. The report based on a survey of over 600 businesses found that 72% of firms involved in cross-border…
