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…
The Seed for the Future Programme is a platform for training the youth in ICT and human capital development for lasting expansion and progress in Zimbabwe, First Lady, Honourable Mrs. Auxilia Mnangagwa has said. She made the remarks today during the launch ceremony for Seeds for the Future 2021 – an annual programme executed with…
Today, Zimbabwe boasts of impressive information communication technology (ICT) uptake as it joins other nations to celebrate the World Telecommunication and Information Society Day (WTISD), 2021, whose theme is “Accelerating Digital Transformation in challenging times”. In his keynote address to mark this important day, Hon Dr. Jenfan Muswere, the Minister of ICT, Postal and Courier…
United-Kingdom-based gospel sensation – Nursel Masuka Mandiopera – popularly known as ‘Nursel’ wrote her own piece of history when she successfully launched her 4th album titled ‘Good News’ online on the popular video conference site Zoom. As the world is currently battling the Covid-19 pandemic, musical shows are currently not permitted in different parts of…
To avoid using generators that run on fuel (fossil energy that emits CO2), Orange is putting in place several initiatives such as solar panels Orange (www.Orange.com) is accelerating its solar projects in Africa and the Middle East to reduce its carbon footprint to zero by 2040. Across the entire region, many sites are not connected…
Knowledge in the use of information communication technology is now a basic need and an essential skill for productivity, Dr. Jenfan Muswere the Minister of ICT, Postal and Courier Services has said. The Minister, in his keynote speech, while officially launching the Maranda Containerized Village Information Centre (CVIC) at Maranda in Mwenezi District, Masvingo Province…
By Chris Donkin Global tablet shipments increased rapidly year-on-year in Q1, with the rate of growth estimated at its highest since 2013 as demand for devices to support remote working during the Covid-19 (coronavirus) pandemic boosted sales. Reports from Canalys and IDC both pointed to “outstanding growth” in Q1, which the former estimated as increasing…
Mobile telecommunications giant NetOne is set to launch a host of game-changing products as it ventures into the arena of online digital entertainment. The past few years have witnessed an increase in the appetite for digital content hence the move by NetOne to deliver and keep the nation happy. NetOne is targeting to launch a…
HARARE – Business and corporate organizations are poised to enhance their customer service experience as well as create new products after Econet Wireless, the country’s technology and innovation leader, launched Machine2Machine (M2M) services early this week. Announcing the service, Econet said the introduction of M2M technology will boost productivity and efficiencies for Zimbabwean businesses and…
By Kavit Majithia Samsung claimed to reshape the computing market for mobile-first consumers, unveiling devices it said combines the powerful performance of PCs with the DNA of its Galaxy smartphones. TM Roh, president and head of mobile communications business, told an online unpacked event the South Korean vendor had explored how to bring mobile experiences…
This was the consensus amongst high level global and African health experts who came together for a recent online discussion Digital innovation is vital for the advancement of African economies and their health services, but to make this possible certain large stumbling blocks need to be removed. This was the consensus amongst high-level global and…
DStv’s Africanews channel is celebrating its fifth anniversary, marking the event with special coverage of events in Africa over the past five years. The coverage also focuses on how the continent is trying to meet the challenge of the Covid-19 pandemic, as well as looking at the hopes and aspirations of people across Africa for…
The signing of Chris Evans has intensified TECNO’s globalization strategy, allowing them to break into emerging markets around the world to become a leader in those areas TECNO (www.TECNO-mobile.com), a global leading premium smartphone brand, has announced its new brand ambassador, Chris Evans.This signing has intensified TECNO’s determination of globalization allowing them to break into…
In pursuit of a digital economy and knowledge society, the government continues to provide an enabling environment for the growth of the telecommunications sector, especially the deployment of broadband connectivity among rural communities. The challenges brought about by the pandemic have amplified the call for universal access to ICTs as the world comes to terms…
Zimbabwe has assumed the chairmanship of the Communications Regulators’ Association of Southern Africa (CRASA) and has called for SADC collaboration in the quest to leverage on ICTs as well as vast postal networks in member states to fight the pandemic. This emerged at the 10th Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the Communications Regulators’ Association of…
A robust and reliable information communication technology (ICT) infrastructure is an important ingredient of the fourth industrial revolution (4IR) that plays a pivotal role in stimulating socio-economic growth, Dr. Jenfan Muswere, the ICT, Postal, and Courier Services minister has said. He made the remarks virtually at the 4IR Infrastructure and Innovation Summit made possible by…
True to its philanthropic nature and as part of its corporate social responsibility initiative, the Postal and Telecommunication Regulatory Authority of Zimbabwe (POTRAZ) was today at Gosha Secondary School to provide support to Vella Misodzi, a young and intelligent girl who was amputated after an electrocution accident. Dr. Gift Machengete, the POTRAZ Director-General said prior…
The Ministry of Information Communication Technology (ICT), Postal and Courier Services, working with the Postal and Telecommunication Regulatory Authority of Zimbabwe (POTRAZ) is rolling out programmes aimed at ensuring that the rural communities are kept abreast of technological developments. This was revealed by Dr, Jenfan Muswere, the ICT Minister while he was presiding over the…
Dr. Jenfan Muswere, the Minister of Information Communication Technology (ICT), Postal and Courier Services has emphasised the need for stakeholders to work together to bridge the global gender digital divide. He made the call yesterday on the International Girls in ICT Day 2021 commemoration, a day that Zimbabwe as a member country of the International…
Martha DeGrasse Apple unveiled a number of innovations at its latest virtual product launch, including an iPad Pro incorporating 5G and an AirTag tracking tile which will attach to non-Apple products. CEO Tim Cook said “super-fast 5G” will deliver download speeds on the iPad Pro of up to 3.5Gb/s in “ideal conditions”. He added the…
In a bid to capacitate, develop and initiate new marketing methods in the advent of a massive global digital uptake, the Zimbabwe Tourism Authority (ZTA) is set to host a virtual Digital Marketing workshop tomorrow. The main objective of the workshop is to equip Small to Medium Enterprises in the tourism sector with the requisite…
On 15 April 2021, Dr Jenfan Muswere, the Minister of ICT, Postal and Courier Services officiated at the First Edition of the Zimbabwe Domain Name Systems Forum that is meant to promote the good use of the Internet. “Domain Name Systems have become an important component of the internet ecosystem. We appreciate these great partnerships…
Equipped with 16MP AI Triple Camera, mighty Helio G70 chipset, the Super Night Mode and blazing-fast 90Hz/ 6.8-inch edge-to-edge display the Spark 7P will be available at retail store soon TECNO mobile (www.TECNO-Mobile.com), a global premium mobile brand, has freshly launched the innovative Spark 7P smartphone for Gen Z. Packed with the dynamic 16MP AI…
By Joseph Waring Smartphone shipments in China during Q1 doubled year-on-year, with 5G models accounting for a greater portion of the total, government figures showed. The China Academy of Information and Communications (CAICT) reported total shipments grew to 101. 5 percent to 96.2 million units, of which 71.3 percent were 5G compatible compared with 29.5…
Stress-free, instant access to applications, translation, information, and web results Huawei’s virtual personal assistant – HUAWEI Assistant·TODAY – has proven to be a popular feature of the Huawei Mobile Services (HMS) ecosystem, allowing users to instantly find their favourite food applications, important documents 15 minutes before a meeting, contacts, old messages from friends, and enabling…
After a dark 2020, a new year has brought new hope. In Africa, where up to 40 million more people were driven into extreme poverty and the continent experienced its first recession in 25 years, a brighter future beckons as the economy is forecast to return to growth this year. Africa now has an opportunity…
This Saturday the 10th of April 2021, Vice President General Retired Dr. Constantino Chiwenga commissioned Nachulwe Base Station in Binga, in a development that shows the government’s commitment to avail telecommunications infrastructure to all communities across the country. Located near Siansundu center 60 km from Binga center along Binga/Kamativi road, the base station will serve…
In today’s world, a person’s mobile phone is their life. It contains valuable data and information, including their contacts, their schedule on the calendar, precious memories in the form of photos and videos, reminder notes, and much more. A lost, damaged or stolen phone can mean that this data and information is gone forever if…
