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By Charles Dhewa Lockdowns as a major method for containing COVID-19 has undoubtedly destroyed social fabrics that sustain most low-income economies. While governments have tried to soften the pandemic’s blow by providing cushioning allowances and other social safety nets to vulnerable members of society including vendors, Mukando or Stokvel and other forms of voluntary and…
By Bernard Marr For data to be useful to humans, we have to be able to visualize it in a way that lets us understand the story it tells, and communicate it to others. Data visualization tools are constantly evolving to offer more powerful features while improving accessibility and user-friendliness. With an increasing number of job…
For the past ten years, Africa has recorded some of the world’s strongest rates of economic growth. At the same time, many African economies continue to function at well below their full potential. Structural transformation is needed to create more jobs, reduce poverty and accomplish sustainable development objectives. The African Development Bank’s (www.AfDB.org) High 5…
By Bertalan Meskó, MD, PhD One person in Wuhan eats an uncooked bat, and your local Walmart runs out of toilet paper. This is such a surreal scenario, no wonder people are looking for alternative answers to how their normal lives got blown into pieces in the matter of weeks. And while conspiracy theories are…
By the Zimbabwe Coalition on Debt and Development The announcement of the indefinite lockdown by President E.D Mnangagwa was received with mixed feelings with some sections of the society feeling that the decision was not made after careful considerations. Nevertheless, those arguing from a public health corner considered the decision as noble in as far…
The African Union Development Agency (AUDA-NEPAD) (www.NEPAD.org) and Ecobank Group (www.Ecobank.com) have kick-started their collaboration to strengthen Africa’s response to Micro Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs). High-level representatives from the African Union Commission, regional development banks, development financial institutions, international organisations and commercial banks from the continent came together to focus their efforts on supporting…
By Anyway Yotamu The Zimbabwe Revolutionary and Patriotic Youth Network (ZRPAYON) has given Harare City Council 72 hours ultimatum to provide better service delivery to the residents and ratepayers. In a letter addressed to Harare Mayor Clr Herbert Gomba, (ZRPYON) demanded that the Council should prioritise service delivery as it does to its councillors. “As…
Zimbabwe’s Environment, Climate, Tourism, and Hospitality Industry Permanent Secretary Munesu Munodawafa says the sector remains optimistic that it will bounce back post-COVID-19 through investing in human capital and service excellence as part of the recovery strategy. In an interview with Ultimate Tourism Chat podcast host Godfrey ‘Chief’ Koti, Munodawafa laid out the three-phased recovery plan…
Vaya Africa, a Mauritius-registered Transportation as a Service (TaaS) company, has launched an electric vehicle service in Zimbabwe as part of the company’s rollout strategy across Africa. “We are excited to launch the ‘VAYA Electric’ vehicle today as we start our journey of deploying innovative ways of harnessing clean, renewable energy to provide safe and…
Impacts of the current COVID-19 global pandemic to Africa could be devastating to livelihoods, health and food security. Despite the upsurge in humanitarian measures to support vulnerable people on the continent, the compounded effects of health and food security crises are placing a heavy burden on African economies. It is in this context that African…
Diversified digital services group Cassava Smartech has launched Akello Digital Classroom, a platform that offers Zimbabwean students, from Primary level to High School, access to online Zimbabwe School Examinations Council (ZIMSEC) curriculum lessons for all subjects. Cassava Smartech announced that all interested Zimbabwean students will have free access to live online lessons for the next…
By Kudzanai Vere The International Coaching and Mentoring Foundation (ICMF) is on a mission to increase public confidence and raise industry standards by enforcing a vigorous and comprehensive certification and accreditation process that ensures the quality of professional coaches and mentors, thus fulfilling our theme GOLD STANDARDS IN COACHING International Coaching & Mentoring Foundation (ICMF)…
African and global philanthropists have teamed up to help African nations secure urgently needed ventilators, breathing support devices and other medical equipment, in the battle against the COVID-19 pandemic. Strive Masiyiwa, co-founder of Higherlife Foundation, who has recently been appointed as an African Union Special Envoy to mobilise the private sector response to COVID-19, is…
Huawei Enterprise Business Group (EBG) (https://e.huawei.com/) will host the Huawei Southern Africa FSI Summit online 2020 (https://bit.ly/2XwKFL0) on May 29th, from 10.00am – 12.00pm, with the theme of “Accelerating Digital Transformation, Enable Business Growth Again”. The online summit will include presentations from Chen Lei, President of Huawei Southern Africa Region, and Chen Kun Te, Huawei Chief Digital…
By Sean Moyo – ZOCC Spokesperson The Zimbabwe Online Content Creators (ZOCC), has filed an urgent chamber application to challenge the recently promulgated new accreditation criteria by the Zimbabwe Media Commission (ZMC). The new regulations would see accreditation criteria altered and split into different categories, some of which would disadvantage online content creators as they…
DMWA Resources (www.DMWAResources.com), a pan-African energy marketing & investment holding, endorses the gender equity campaign, Equal by 30, which aims to encourage women in the clean energy sector to access equal pay, equal leadership and equal opportunities. Alongside 6 partner organisations, DMWA increases the total of signatories to 144, including 118 organisations, 13 partners and…
By Ronnie Toerien, Oracle HCM Sales Development & Strategy Leader – Africa It seemed to happen very quickly. The world changed, and businesses worldwide found themselves trying to operate in the face of unprecedented upheaval. Yet, it must be noted that the world of work was already transitioning long before recent global events. A fundamental…
Seasoned journalist Dalubuhle Augustine Moyo has died aged 38! Dalu as he was popularly known died early hours of Tuesday near Pennywise in Eastlea Harare after the driver of a car he was travelling in lost control according to witnesses. Dalu was on his way home to Marondera when the accident occurred. Fellow colleagues have…
Businessman Strive Masiyiwa has spoken about his new role as the ‘African Union’s Special Envoy to Coordinate the Africa Private Sector Initiative for the Procurement of PPEs and other Essential Supplies’. Masiyiwa was recently appointed to the role by the African Union through its Chairperson, South African President Cyril Ramaphosa. Masiyiwa wrote: #Update on my…
By Mevlüt Çavuşoğlu – Turkish Foreign Minister I wholeheartedly congratulate the Africa Day of all our African friends. The unprecedented conditions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic all over the world render the solidarity symbolized by Africa Day even more significant this year. The progress achieved in recent years by Africa in many fields and our…
By Kudzanai Vere “And let them have dominion…” Genesis 1:26b. Life was never meant to be ordinary right from creation. Human beings are a unique species on planet earth with the capacity to make things happen, yet most people live average and mediocre lives against God’s will. You were created to dominate, to be impactful,…
The Betty Kaseke Foundation – a humanitarian nonprofit organization formed with a vision of addressing the needs of the vulnerable members of the Zimbabwean community is supporting the elderly, the orphans, the disabled and vulnerable women with clothing, sanitary wear and even with income-generating projects. Dr. Betty Kaseke has been conferred with an honorary degree…
The African Risk Capacity Limited (ARC Ltd) has appointed two new Non-Executive Directors (NEDs), Mr. Jurgen Meisch and Mr. Phillip Pettersen, to join its Board of Directors to bring independent strategic guidance and oversight to its operations. The new directors joined a group of other industry experts led by Mr. Abdoulie Janneh and Dr Frannie…
Pan-African businessman and philanthropist Strive Masiyiwa has, through his ‘Re-Imagine Rural’ initiative, completed a 100KW solar power project at Ndolwane in Bulilimamangwe district near Zimbabwe’s border town of Plumtree, in the country’s south western province of Matabeleland South. Breaking the news on his popular Facebook blog, Masiyiwa wrote: There is a place in rural Zimbabwe…
By Zimbabwe Coalition on Debt and Development It is undisputable that the novel coronavirus has short and long term social and economic consequences on the people’s lives and the global economy. Most of the implications are already visible especially with the implementation of national lockdowns. This has motivated governments and world leaders to dedicate resources…
The second Africa Regional Integration Index (ARII 2019) was launched Friday by the Economic Commission for Africa (ECA), the African Development Bank (www.AfDB.org) and the African Union Commission (AUC), with a call to action to African economies to deepen their integration. The 2019 Index, which builds on the first edition published in 2016, provides up-to-date…
Zimbabwe Tourism Authority’s Acting Chief Executive Mr Givemore Chidzidzi has outlined strategic issues essential in post-Covid-19 tourism recovery drive. Presenting the Destination Zimbabwe Tourism Recovery draft Plan themed: “Supporting jobs, serving the national economy” at a workshop in Harare this week, Mr Chidzidzi said the plan outlines measures to be undertaken by Government, the tourism…
By Zimbabwe Environmental Law Association Introduction The tourism sector is one of the most affected industries by the COVID-19 pandemic which is an unprecedented global health and socioeconomic crisis. Globally, this sector is accredited for its immense contribution to GDP, job creation, infrastructure development and wildlife conservation efforts. In the first quarter of 2020, the…
The Econet group yesterday handed over personal protective equipment (PPE) worth $730 738 to two of the country’s major COVID-19 referral hospitals, with three more hospitals scheduled to receive their consignments early next week. The money was raised by the public in response to an appeal made by the group for donations towards the fight…
Businessman Strive Masiyiwa has ordered 5 000 oxygen ventilators to help in the treatment of COVID-19 patients, saying he plans to ship batches of 1 000 ventilators each to Zimbabwe, Sudan, and Eritrea. Masiyiwa wrote: I have ordered 5 000 of these Oxygen Ventilators! A few weeks ago someone sent me this news clip: http://video.foxnews.com/v/6146589876001/…
With the introduction of VAT on externally sourced pay-TV services by the Zimbabwean government from January 1 this year, DStv subscriptions are subject to VAT in terms of Finance Act 3 of 2019. Although the introduction of VAT became effective on 1 January 2020, this was absorbed by MultiChoice for the first five months of…
Despite being taken to court by the Norton Development Association for violating environmental rights, Sunny Yi Feng is bringing economic benefits to the people of Norton. The company employs over 1 700 workers drawn from all over the country. At its peak, it produces over 20 000 square metres of floor tiles and 60 tonnes…
It’s a sensitive time, and customer service has never been needed more. People are vulnerable and scared. They aren’t going to act rationally sometimes, and emotions can take over when people are driven by fear. It’s important as an entrepreneur, a leader, and a professional to strive to make customer service a priority. It’s harder these days, with…
… As domestic tourism takes centre stage Zimbabwe’s tourism sector yesterday met in Harare to craft a post-COVID-19 tourism recovery strategy. The discussion hinged on prioritizing the domestic market and product diversification. Addressing the meeting, Environment, Climate, Tourism, and Hospitality Industry Minister Nqobizitha Mangaliso Ndholvu emphasized the need to have a three-phased approach that starts…
Urges patience as customers flock to get service after 6 weeks lockdown Econet Wireless has begun reopening its shops following the lifting of some COVID-19 Coronavirus lockdown restrictions. But the company cautioned customers to be patient as it ramps up processes in and around its shops to balance quick service turnaround and ensuring public safety. …
Mr. Wamkele Mene was recently appointed Secretary-General of the African Continental Free Trade Area Secretariat. The effects of Covid-19 have halted free trade in member countries. In this interview with Africa Renewal’s Kingsley Ighobor, Mr. Mene explains the way forward, and how increased intra-African trade can help lift post-COVID-19 economies. These are the excerpts: Describe…
A new weather forecasting system in Africa allows meteorologists to track approaching storms in real time, potentially saving lives from climate-related disasters, scientists said on Monday. The technology is already used in developed countries but was not available until recently in most of sub-Saharan Africa, according to scientists behind the project at the University of…
By Charles Dhewa By restricting movement between rural and urban areas, there is no doubt that lockdowns in African countries have weakened domestic trade and social fabrics that sustain most low-income economies. Contrary to views from policymakers, African economies are not sustained by international trade but domestic commerce and social capital. COVID19-induced lockdowns have made…
By Strive Masiyiwa This week we are beginning a major initiative on T-Testing, which I hope will be rolled out in other African countries. Maisha HealthTech (one of our companies in Zimbabwe) has teamed up with our foundation, Higher Life Foundation, and other international partners, to supply 100,000 test kits – more will be sent…
Africa Data Centres’ investment reflects significant confidence in South Africa and further consolidates Africa Data Centres’ position as the continent’s leading data centre and co-location provider JOHANNESBURG, May 18 – Africa Data Centres, part of the Liquid Telecom Group, has completed the acquisition of a state-of-the-art Tier IV data centre in Johannesburg from Standard Bank,…
Youth, Sport, Arts, and Recreation Deputy Minister Tino Machakaire recently announced that Government will continue disbursing start-up relief funds to youths and urged those that have not received the funds to register. Addressing youths at Dingimuzi Hall in Plumtree over the weekend, the Guest of Honor at the Plumtree Youth Dialogue, Deputy Minister Machakaire said…
It’s World Baking Day today, May 17, when bakers, chefs and culinary enthusiasts will share delight in all the treats that baking yields across the world. DStv will join in the fun by highlighting some of those treats with a selection of baking-themed programmes on the day of commemoration, part of its ongoing offering of…
Minister of Information and Communication Technology, Postal and courier Services, Jenfan Muswere has paid tribute to the important role ICTs play in keeping the world on track towards achieving sustainable development goals (SDGs) and coping with the coronavirus pandemic. He made the remarks today (17 May 2020) on the celebration of the World Telecommunication and Information…
Businessman Strive Masiyiwa has urged Africans to adopt what he calls the ‘ITTIT’ formula to fighting the spread of the COVID-19 Coronavirus epidemic as governments across the continent gradually ease national lockdown restrictions imposed to reign-in the spread of the disease. Writing on his popular Facebook blog following his appointment by the African Union as…
By Ronnie Chisamba in Kadoma The Kadoma Progressive Residents Association has voiced its concerns over the critical shortage of water and pointed out that the crisis presents a stumbling block in the fight against the deadly coronavirus, popularly known as COVID-19. The residents association recently made the statement through its Chairperson, Mr. Wilbert Batanai Murambiwa…
