By Sowell Chikwari (Business Writer) Renowned power generation firm, Power Giants Zimbabwe recently received another feather in the cap for electrifying Mabvazuva suburb. Now 70 percent complete, the project being spearheaded by Exodus and Company is expected to create housing for more than 6 000 families. Located in Ruwa, near Harare — the gated medium-density…
By Innocent Ferris Rupapa Introduction The Covid-19 pandemic has exposed our vulnerabilities even further and brought to light our broken relationship with nature. The same pandemic has pushed humans to forge new and better strategies for interaction and doing business. Travel restrictions and lockdown measures that have been imposed by nations across the world to…
Maxwell Ochoo’s first attempt at farming was a dismal failure. In Ochieng Odiere, a village near the shores of Kenya’s Lake Victoria, “getting a job is a challenge,” the 34-year-old says. To earn some money and help feed his family, he turned to farming. In 2017, he planted watermelon seeds on his 0.7-hectare plot. Right…
A musical feast is served as the country’s first cellular network operator NetOne unveiled a compilation album titled One World. The One world album was recently launched on One TV YouTube channel and online music stores on the 25th of June. The album Included 8 explosive tracks from locally acclaimed bands and talented artists such…
By Yanitsa Boyadzhieva Apple was granted a patent for a periscope camera system which is tipped to be implemented in iPhone models from 2022 in an attempt by the company to address challenges for small modules to create high-resolution photography. The US Patent and Trademark Office (PTO) granted the patent today (13 July), allowing Apple…
Econet Global subsidiary, Distributed Power Africa, has clinched a lucrative deal to install solar panels at 15 Total Zimbabwe service stations across the country. This is part of Total’s initiative to install solar-powered service stations across 57 African countries to create a portfolio of low-carbon businesses that will account for at least 20% of the…
Africa’s first black-owned car manufacturing company, Mureza Auto Co has rolled out its first 100 vehicles into the market with a pre-order facility available for buyers in South Africa and Zimbabwe, starting next week. The car manufacturing firm was recently granted a licence to produce motor vehicles in South Africa, marking a significant step as…
With telecommunications access becoming increasingly poor and data unaffordable for many Zimbabweans, content creators are petitioning mobile network operators and relevant stakeholders to urgently address the matter. On one hand, the Content Creators Network has noted with concern, the recent data price increase by the country`s largest mobile internet service provider, Econet. The network argues…
By Bernard Marr Rumor has it that underwear is getting a lot more interesting these days. In fact, your undergarments are actually getting smarter, thanks to AI innovation in the e-textile industry. Myant Inc., a leading innovation hub for wearables, has developed smart underwear that could become one of the most reliable and effective ways to detect…
Judiciary services delivery is being positively impacted by technological advancements, The Minister of Information Communication Technology (ICT), Postal and Courier Services has said. Minister Muswere made the remarks during the ICT Training Workshop for the Judiciary Services Commission that was held at the Meikles Hotel in Harare today. “ICTs are helping increase productivity, efficiency, and…
By Bernard Marr A key priority today for any ethical company is reducing its environmental impact and contribution to climate change. In the technology sector many companies have set ambitious targets in order to become carbon neutral, and technology itself can often be a catalyst for this change. Big Data, the internet of things (IoT),…
By Chris Donkin Scientists predicted the use of advanced materials such as Graphene would usher in a new era for connected devices and network technology, offering vast improvements in battery technology and data transmission capabilities. At the NexTech keynote, director-general of the Advanced Material Future Preparedness Taskforce (AMPT) Zina Jarrahi Cinker (pictured), and Professor Frank…
By Bernard Marr When you think about Tesla, you might assume they’re a traditional car manufacturing company. There’s no question that Tesla is a leader in electronic vehicles. But their key to success is that they’re actually a technology company. Their company is built on artificial intelligence technology, and it’s one of the reasons for…
The Covid-19 pandemic has changed the way businesses operate worldwide, with working from home having become the new normal for many businesses, particularly during strict lockdown periods. The internet and modern information communication technology have made this possible. However, it has also required that some businesses invest in providing resources for their employees to make…
Yanitsa Boyadzhieva Industry experts maintained digital technology served an important role in tackling climate change challenges, emphasising connectivity, IoT, and big data as driving forces behind current efforts. In a panel discussion, the GSMA’s head of Mobile for Humanitarian Innovation Kimberly Brown (pictured, far left) said mobile technology is uniquely placed to provide the tools…
Dr. Jenfan Muswere, the Minister of Information Communication and Technology (ICT), Postal and Courier Services has singled out TelOne’s strategic thrust as a catalyst for the company’s revenue growth that was underpinned by priorities on infrastructure development with ICTs and the Digital Economy being central to socio-economic transformation. “I have noted that TelOne has posted…
Vaping has become extremely popular worldwide in the past few years. Many myths and stigma associated with vaping have created doubts and misconceptions in people’s minds. So, here are five things beginners should know before vaping:- What is Vaping Inhaling of vapor produced by an Electric Cigarette (E-cigarettes) or Vaping device is called Vaping….
By General Nat Turner On vaccines, the problems have been noted largely on the adenovirus-derived vaccines ( AstraZeneca and Johnson and Johnson) and the mRNA experimental injections (Pfizer and Moderna) where it is alleged that there is a global depopulation agenda and people must be reduced to about two million or even five hundred thousand….
Bernard Marr Extended reality (XR) technologies, like virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR), bring many benefits to us as consumers, and to the industries that adopt them. But we can’t ignore the fact that there are many personal and societal risks that come with XR, particularly at the more immersive end of the spectrum…
Econet Wireless – Zimbabwe’s largest mobile network operator by customer base and network coverage – has re-launched its popular YoMix mobile application (app), extending its use to the rest of the company’s 11 million prepaid customers, and adding a wide range of digital value added and customer experience services. The app, which allows customers to…
In a first for Zimbabwe, Dr. Jenfan Muswere, the Minister of Information Communication Technology (ICT), Postal and Courier Services is now the new Chairman of the Pan African Postal Union (PAPU) – an African Union Institution. Chief Sifundo Moyo is now the new Secretary-General of PAPU. He is the first Zimbabwean and Southern African Development…
There was a moment of history-making for the Southern African Development Community when a Zimbabwean, Mr. Sifundo Chief Moyo, the former General Manager of Zimpost landed the Pan African Postal Union (PAPU)’s Secretary-General post during the PAPU’s 10th Ordinary session held in Victoria Falls yesterday. The 2021 Pan African Postal Union (PAPU) Plenipotentiary Conference and…
The postal sector is making it possible for society to pursue uncharted terrains as it embraces the new normal in responding to the COVID-19 pandemic, President Mnangagwa has said. The President made the remarks in his keynote address during the official opening of the 2021 Pan African Postal Union (PAPU) Plenipotentiary Conference and the 39th…
Standard Bank Group, Africa’s biggest bank, rewarded for its COVID-related and women empowerment programmes. Access Bank’s Herbert Wigwe wins Banker of the year for the second consecutive year. Innovation and resilience featured highly in this year’s entries. Organisers highlighted that economic recovery will only happen with greater equity investments on the continent. African Banker Icon…
The meetings of the 2021 Pan African Postal Union (PAPU) Plenipotentiary Conference and the 39th Ordinary Session of the PAPU Administrative Council kicked off at the majestic Kingdom Hotel in Victoria Falls today. Dr. Jenfan Muswere, the Minister of Information Communication Technology (ICT), Postal and Courier Services, hailed participants for coming to the conference against…
By Chris Donkin A group of seven European governments signed a treaty designed to improve the environmental credentials of devices including smartphones and laptop PCs, targeting change through the creation of a united front in procurement requirements. The International Circular and Fair ICT Pact was signed by The Netherlands, Belgium, Germany, Norway, the UK, Austria,…
The Southern African Development Community (SADC) has trained the media on how to use Data Journalism for Vulnerability Assessment and Analysis (VAA) data in their work. Alfred Hermida contends that data journalism draws on fields such as information visualization, computer science, and statistics to convey news through the analysis and representation of quantitative, computer-processed data….
Top musician, Jah Prayzah will be releasing a potentially smashing album in the near future. The artist has been busy in the studio despite his busy schedule. On 16 June, on the Day of the African Child, he launched a jingle on behalf of UNICEF Zimbabwe to help promote the Learning Passport. The jingle has…
As with many countries across the world, 2020 saw Zimbabwean schools abruptly closed as a consequence of the Covid-19 pandemic. The closure of schools for almost a year seriously impacted school outcomes and reversed some important post-independence gains in areas such as literacy and numeracy, school infrastructure, and school attendance, among others. Most public schools…
The Postal and Telecommunications first quarter of 2021 as virtually presented by the Postal and Telecommunications Regulatory Authority of Zimbabwe (POTRAZ) Director-General, Dr. Gift Machengete witnessed growth in active internet and data subscriptions among its key highlights. Accordingly, the Director-General presented the key trends observed in the Postal and Telecommunication sectors during the first quarter…
Leading financial services provider, the National Building Society (NBS) has launched an all-inclusive, local remittances product, NBS Instant Cash, which allows banked and non-banked customers to send forex locally at the lowest premiums, thereby catering to the needs of the marginalized. Mildret Kujinga, NBS Head of Marketing, in an interview with journalists, said the service…
Econet customers can now access NMBConnect, NMB Bank’s Digital Branch, free of data costs. This was announced today by NMB Bank chief executive Ben Washaya, who said work was underway to conclude a similar zero-rating agreement with NetOne. “We believe access to data or airtime should not be a barrier to safe and convenient banking,…
The Southern Africa Editors Forum (SAEF) joins the Editors Forum of Lesotho (EFL) in condemning the March 23 presentation before the parliament of the Computer Crime and Cyber Security Bill of 2021, as well as the latest gazetting of The Communications (Subscriber Identity Module and Device Registration) Regulations, 2021, by the government of Lesotho. In…
By Anna Sanfilippo – Online and Mobile Applications Specialist World Telecommunication and Information Society Day (WTISD) has, since 1969, been celebrated annually on 17 May. This theme for this year’s celebration is: Accelerating Digital Transformation in challenging times. “The COVID-19 crisis has not only highlighted the critical role of information and communication technologies (ICTs) for…
Mr. Sifundo Chief Moyo has outlined a solid vision in his bid to become the Secretary-General of the Pan African Postal Union (PAPU) by pledging to steer the continental organisation in the right direction in line with the attainment of Vision 2030. He made the remarks ahead of the Ordinary Session of the Pan African…
Distributed Power Africa (DPA), the continent’s leading renewable energy solutions company, says it is targeting to reduce Econet Wireless Zimbabwe’s diesel consumption by 80% through the use of solar batteries. Several businesses in Africa have been relying on fossil fuels to sustain their operations due to erratic power suppliers. However, environmental and sustainability concerns, along…
Econet Wireless, Zimbabwe’s largest mobile network operator, last week unveiled an affordable 4G enabled smartphone that is set to increase mobile internet adoption across the country. The new 4G MIFI Kambudzi, which runs on the KaiOS operating system, can be used across all networks and is designed to allow subscribers to connect at faster speeds….
Performing arts organisations are benefitting from a digital skills up-scaling program that is being rolled out by Vuka Afrika with funding from Culture Fund (CF) and is supported by the European Union (EU). Instigated as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic restrictions, the program is part of the creative actions project. The Mash West leg…
Extensive reforms are required to translate the government’s education vision into a concrete set of programs and projects to accelerate economic recovery and reduce socioeconomic disparities, the Zimbabwe Higher and Tertiary Education Sector Analysis Report found. Developed by the World Bank and the Ministry of Higher and Tertiary Education, Innovation, Science and Technology Department (MHTEISTD),…
Community Information Centres (CICs) are helping to overcome the age, income and gender divide in pursuit of promoting an inclusive society, Dr Jenfan Muswere, the Minister of Information Communication Technology (ICT), Postal and Courier Services has said. He made the remarks at the official opening of the Brunapeg CIC in Matebeleland South Province yesterday. Throughout…
By Kavit Majithia Research company IDC tipped smartphone shipments to hit a six-year high at the end of 2021, amounting to 1.38 billion units, with the segment driven by consumer demand for 5G devices which are gradually reducing in price. In a statement, IDC forecast a 7.7 percent year-on-year shipments rise, the highest level of…
The Zimbabwe Digital Economy Diagnostic , a new report developed by the World Bank, finds that its digital financial services are the strongest foundation for the further development of the digital economy in the country. Among Zimbabwe’s key strengths is the widely used digital payment system, through which 96 percent of all transactions in the country…
By Leo Chen, President of Huawei Southern Africa Region Over the past year or so, digital transformation accelerated at an unprecedented rate in societies around the world. Whether we were working, learning, or staying in touch with friends and family, online becoming more critical than ever. Even as vast numbers of people were adapting to…
On May 19, the Chinese Embassy and Huawei donated some supplies to the Angel of Hope Foundation on the launch ceremony of the seeds for futures. Amai Auxillia Mnangagwa, the First Lady of Zimbabwe and patron of the Zimbabwe Seeds for the Future, Mrs.Wang, the wife of Chinese ambassador, counsellor for economic and trade cooperation,…
By Martha DeGrasse At its annual Google I/O event, the company unveiled a new design for its Android operating system, launched remote work collaboration tools, detailed integration with Samsung, and demonstrated an AI engine called LaMDA. Google said the Android redesign makes the OS more expressive, dynamic, and personal. The expressive element is accomplished through…
