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By Bernard Marr The enormous amount of data being generated every day is changing our world, and has given rise to a term most of us are now familiar with: big data. The sheer volume of data available is just one of the many challenges in working with big data. But perhaps the biggest data threat…
UN Environment Programme Ebola, SARS, Zika, HIV/AIDS, West Nile fever and now COVID-19. These are some of the highest-profile diseases to emerge in the last several decades. And while they emerged in different parts of the world, they have one thing in common. They are what scientists call “zoonotic diseases,” infections that jump between animals…
Supply chain platform secures lifesaving COVID-19 treatment for 1 million Africans Expands to include African hospitals and Caribbean Community countries Following a successful launch of the Africa Medical Supplies Platform by the Chairperson of the African Union, His Excellency, the President of the Republic of South Africa, Cyril Matamela Ramaphosa on the 18th of June…
African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank), Africa’s foremost multilateral trade finance institution, announces that the global credit ratings agency Moody’s, on 14 July affirmed the Bank’s long-term credit rating at Baa1, with a stable outlook. The agency determines its rating for supranationals based on three criteria: capital adequacy, liquidity, and funding and strength of member support. Moody’s notes…
Religious leaders and NGOs in association with the United Nations around the globe have raised their voices on the need to correct inappropriate persecution and human rights violations against a South Korea religious group, Shincheonji Church of Jesus. From Southern Africa, fourteen (14) religious leaders from the Christian, Islam, Hindu, the Church of Scientology, Hare…
By Dr. Tapiwa Mashakada The government presented its mid-year economic and budget review on Thursday 16 July 2020 against high expectations from a nation on its edge. Because of the economic hardships, Zimbabweans were expecting some good news to make them at least smile. I was in Parliament listening very attentively. My take is that…
The Education Coalition Of Zimbabwe (ECOZI, Every Child In School – ECIS and the Zimbabwe National Council for the Welfare of Children (ZNCWC) are in support of and commend the cabinet decision to defer the reopening of schools for examination classes scheduled for July 28 in light of the rising number of confirmed Covid-19 infections. The…
Life is unpredictable. And the best strategy to overcome irrepressible situations is to plan for a financially secure life. Financial security means having resources to support your standard of living today and in the unforeseeable future. But, your future is no different from your family’s. Your financial goals will secure their future too. Do you…
The Zimbabwe Tourism Authority (ZTA) has commended the Ministries of Health and Child Care; Local Government; Finance and Economic Development; Environment, Climate, Tourism and Hospitality Industry; the Tourism Business Council of Zimbabwe as well as Government at large for their efforts and commitment towards the recovery of the Tourism Industry. The authority reminded operators in…
By Anyway Yotamu With the current housing backlog standing at nearly 2, 5 million people on the waiting list, Government is redesigning all informal housing settlements in urban and peri-urban areas in a move meant to sanctify the illegal structures and give ownership to the occupiers. Informal housing settlements do not have water reticulation systems…
By Anyway Yotamu The levels of childhood immunizations against dangerous diseases such as measles, tetanus, and diphtheria have dropped alarmingly during the COVID-19 pandemic, putting millions of children at risk, United Nations agencies said on Wednesday the 15th of July 2020. “The avoidable suffering and death caused by children missing out on routine immunisations could…
By Anyway Yotamu Under-pressure Finance and Economic Development Minister Professor Mthuli Ncube has a balancing act to play when he presents his mid-term budget review today as the economy continues to deteriorate. The Zimbabwean economy that has been on a free fall since the 2018 general elections is now on its knees if not in…
His Excellency, Mr. Hakan Kivanc, the Ambassador of Turkey to Zimbabwe has reiterated his country’s commitment to fighting terrorism and promoting democracy worldwide. The Ambassador made the remarks on the occasion of the 15 July Feto Coup Attempt Briefing Meeting today Wednesday 15 July 2020 at the Embassy of the Republic of Turkey in Harare. “For us,…
With the world on lockdown, Mandela Mile unites global leaders and Afro Nation artists for music and conversation with 3D audio technology Mandela Mile (https://MandelaMile.global/), the annual commemoration and global leadership challenge, will cap off international Mandela Day festivities with an online party on Sunday, 19 July 2020 from Midnight until 2:00 AM in Johannesburg, South…
The TelOne National Operations Centre officially launched in Harare today by the Minister of ICTs, Postal and Courier Services, Hon. Dr. Jenfan Muswere will ensure that service delivery to end-users becomes more efficient while businesses and individuals can now work with less disruption for guaranteed business into the future. Dr. Muswere made the remarks while…
By Bernard Marr During the current coronavirus pandemic, cloud computing is playing an increasingly prominent part in many of our lives. From how we stay entertained, to socialising with friends and doing business, it’s fair to say that when things eventually return to normal many people will have a far greater appreciation of cloud and…
Awarding up to $3 million, selected community leaders will receive up to $30,000 in funding As part of its focus in bringing people together and building communities, Facebook (www.Facebook.com) today announced the 12 African community leaders who have been selected to join Facebook’s Community Accelerator (https://bit.ly/2Wj59Hp), a six-month programme that aims to equip communities with the training,…
By Anyway Yotamu The Government has warned bogus organisations using COVID-19 and Cyclone Idai donations as publicity stunts to evade paying duty and an opportunity to be recognized by the President. Some companies are allegedly using COVID-19 and Cyclone Idai donations to avoid paying duty. This came to light on Monday 13 July 2020 in…
By Anyway Yotamu Glytime Foods has made it into the regional markets despite financial challenges faced by the business community in the country, by securing a contract to supply its products into neighboring Zambia. The company specialises in the manufacturing of honey and healthy cereals. Speaking during a media tour organised by ZimTrade in Harare…
By Bernard Marr Nanotechnology essentially means controlling matter on a tiny scale, at the atomic and molecular level. This sounds truly sci-fi, but can, in fact, be put to some very ordinary uses in surprisingly everyday products. In this article, we’ll explore common products that make use of nanotechnology – but first, let’s get a…
Julia Kaufman, Alexander Winch, Shu-Shu Tekle-Haimanot, and Kalipso Chalkidou How will the pandemic affect health services and financing across Africa? How can global health multilateralism play a more effective role in securing good health for all in the face of COVID-19? And how can health aid be most effectively targeted? Last month, CGD and the Global…
Mr. Nkontchou has always utilised his wealth of experience on the Board and the Ecobank Group looks forward to his successful and strong leadership The leading pan-African banking group, Ecobank (www.Ecobank.com), is delighted to announce the appointment of Mr Alain Nkontchou, a Cameroonian and Independent Non-Executive Director since 2015, as Board Chairman of its holding…
The Startup Incubator programme is aimed at helping women turn their renewable and green energy enterprise idea into a product or service that customers want to buy The Africa Women Innovation and Entrepreneurship Forum (AWIEF) (http://www.AWIEForum.org) has launched a new initiative “Enterprise Development for Women-Owned Ventures in Green Energy” and is pleased to announce the…
The African Risk Capacity Insurance Limited (ARC Ltd) has appointed Dr Jennifer Blanke to its Board of Directors. Dr Blanke was, until recently, the Vice-President for Agriculture, Human and Social Development of the African Development Bank Group, based in Abidjan, Cote d’Ivoire, where she was responsible for overseeing the strategy, lending and programming for a…
Zee Entertainment’s popular General Entertainment Channel Zee World ensured its viewers safety by distributing face masks at various malls across South Africa. Cloth masks have been endorsed by the governments across the globe to help prevent the spread of COVID-19 and Zee World has been at the forefront of keeping its viewers safe through initiatives…
By Ronnie Chisamba The Passengers Association of Zimbabwe (PAZ) has proposed the screening of commuters at roadblocks and other checkpoints as a move that can curb the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic. Tafadzwa Goliati, the association’s president, made the suggestion on behalf of the organization in a press statement that was released on various social…
Securing healthy diets for the billions who cannot afford them would save trillions in costs More people are going hungry, an annual study by the United Nations has found. Tens of millions have joined the ranks of the chronically undernourished over the past five years, and countries around the world continue to struggle with multiple…
By Habakkuk Trust The Covid-19 situation in Insiza district is fast developing into a crisis as the number of cases soars. The rise in the number of local cases was allegedly instigated by an imported case involving a border jumper. The border jumper who has been on the run reportedly presented himself to a local…
The European Union has granted another EUR 6.5 million (USD 7.33 million) to step up the COVID-19 response in Zimbabwe. The funds are a top-up for the EU’s existing support to the multi-donor Health Development Fund (HDF). The additional support will contribute to the supply of essentials commodities (PPE, diagnostic tests among others). Additionally, training…
By Bernard Marr With much of the world in lockdown due to the spreading coronavirus, the impact that cloud computing has had on the ways we work and do business is more apparent than ever before. Thousands of businesses now rely on cloud to carry out essential day-to-day operations, as well as to enable their…
By Anyway Yotamu The Women’s Coalition of Zimbabwe (WCoZ), a woman’s organization umbrella board has blasted the deteriorating health sector in the country and urged President Emmerson Mnangagwa to urgently address the situation. In a statement, the pressure group says women and girls have lost the little hope they had realised before the COVID-19 pandemic induced…
By Anyway Yotamu The newly appointed National Handling Services (NHS) private limited is expected to deal with the current and aftermath of the deadly COVID-19 pandemic which has wreaked havoc, in particular, the aviation industry and tourism sectors world over. Addressing the newly appointed board members in Harare today Minister of Transport and Infrastructural Development,…
By Habakkuk Trust Hundreds of commuters were left stranded this morning as Zupco buses are grounded due to fuel constraints. The Zimbabwe United Passenger Company has remained the sole public transport operator permitted to ferry commuters in the extended lockdown period. Scores of commuters from western areas were seen walking along Luveve and Khami road…
…Gives customers a Bank in their Pocket At a time when Banks worldwide are looking for ways to bring innovation during the current COVID-19 pandemic, BancABC launched their A360 Mobile Banking App. Described as a “bank in your pocket” the latest innovation from the #ATeam offers customers the convenience of all their banking services in…
Important advances in COVID-19 research, including promising data on new treatments, were announced today ahead of the virtual COVID-19 Conference, the world’s first abstract-driven scientific meeting dedicated to the global pandemic. Hosted by IAS – International AIDS Society, the COVID-19 Conference will take place on 10 July (extending into July 11 in some time zones), following…
By ZIMCODD The dismissal of the former Minister of Health and Child Care (MoHCC), Obadiah Moyo by President Emmerson Mnangagwa on Tuesday, 7 July 2020 highlights the perversity of public corruption and the inadequacy of oversight mechanisms in Zimbabwe. Conditions of weak oversight mechanisms, poor remuneration, breakdown in the rule of law and weakened commitment…
WHO and partners launched the Access to COVID-19 Tools (ACT) Accelerator to speed up the development, production and equitable access to COVID-19 diagnostics, therapeutics and vaccines The World Health Organization (WHO) in Africa (www.Afro.WHO.int) joined immunization experts in urging the international community and countries in Africa to take concrete actions to ensure equitable access to…
The Health Development Fund (HDF), managed by UNICEF and UNFPA with funding from the United Kingdom (DFID), European Union (EU) Sida-Sweden, Irish Aid and the Global Vaccine Alliance (Gavi), continues to support the Government of Zimbabwe in the strengthening of its health systems with the procurement of 198 Oxygen Concentrators for the fight against COVID-19; and…
By Veritas Late on Friday the 3rd July the Minister of Health and Child Care gazetted an SI which allows restaurants, National Parks facilities and safari operators to resume restricted operations. The SI is the Public Health (COVID-19 Prevention, Containment and Treatment) (National Lockdown) (Amendment) Order, 2020 (No. 13) (SI 160 of 2020). It is…
By Anyway Yotamu Rooftop solar energy has emerged as one of the sources of power that can ease the consumption of energy on the national grid. This was revealed at the commissioning of the Switzerland Embassy Solar Project in Harare. In a country endowed with abundant solar resources, the Swiss Embassy has managed to install…
By Anyway Yotamu President Emmerson Mnangagwa has expressed concern over the number of returnees who are absconding from quarantine facilities around the country and has urged Zimbabweans to be on the lookout for returning residents who do not have COVID-19 clearance certificates. COVID-19 is wreaking havoc across the globe with Zimbabwe not being spared. This…
The African Risk Capacity Insurance Company Limited (ARC Ltd) today made payouts of USD 1.4 million to the Government of Zimbabwe and another US$ 290,288 to UN World Food Programme (WFP), in parametric drought risk insurance payouts to support the extensive drought response efforts in Zimbabwe. The payouts announced via a virtual ceremony were the…
Following an outcry from the community about flouting of rules, the management of tile manufacturer, Sunny Yi Feng in Norton, has pledged environmental compliance. Briefing Environment Minister, Hon. Mangaliso Ndlovu who was accompanied by Minister of State for Mashonaland West Province Mrs. Mary Mliswa Chikoka at a tour organised on the behest of Norton legislator,…
The International Trade Centre yesterday announced the launch of SheTrades Outlook, a digital tool that allows governments and others to track progress on gender equality in trade, and progress toward achieving Sustainable Development Goal 5 to empower all women and girls. SheTrades Outlook provides quantitative and qualitative data using 83 indicators across six policy areas. It contains more…
By Juliet Matare (Customs & Excise and Trade Facilitation Expert) INTRODUCTION The Zimbabwe Revenue Authority (ZIMRA) plays a major role in trade facilitation at the several ports of entry in the country. This paper focuses on challenges faced at Zimbabwe’s largest and busiest border post in Southern Africa, the Beitbridge Border, as it tries to…
