FoodForward SA The same food system that is feeding our population is also destroying our fragile planet. Food loss and waste is the third largest emitter of greenhouse gasses, accounting for around 10% of all global greenhouse gas emissions. The environmental and climate impacts of our food system are severe and becoming increasingly apparent. In…
BARD Santner Incorporated, a leading financial intermediary firm specialising in asset management, corporate finance, and wealth management, yesterday launched a new money remittance platform TX Money Transfer, promising a new value proposition based on “reliability, transparency, and efficiency”. TX Money Transfer says it wants to improve reliability, and transparency on charges to avoid hidden costs…
Speaker of the Parliament of Zimbabwe, Hon Jacob F. N. Mudenda delivered a well-received and highly impactful keynote address at the Conference on “Fostering Sustainable Futures: Integrating Climate Resilience in Southern Africa,” at the Avani Windhoek Hotel, Namibia, where he urged Southern African nations to develop sound strategies for climate action. This meeting is being…
The Ministry of Skills Audit and Development held a workshop in Harare with various stakeholders where it emerged that it is important to deploy critical and relevant skills to explore and exploit natural resource endowments in the metropolitan province. “In line with His Excellency, the President of the Republic of Zimbabwe’s mantra of “Building a…
Kenya Editors’ Guild Chief Executive Officer Rosalia Omungo has urged journalists to work with scientists to tell compelling agriculture stories. Omungo noted that working scientists will ensure technologies that can be harnessed to build resilient farming systems are reported on and success stories amplified to ensure applicability. She was speaking during a Press Club Luncheon…
The National Space Research and Development Agency has launched Crop Watch, a satellite-based agricultural monitoring system, in collaboration with the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development and the Aerospace Information Research Center of the Chinese Academy of Sciences. The launch event, held in Abuja on Tuesday, brought together international partners and stakeholders to address…
The Irene Science expo, Careers’ Day, and awards ceremony event held at Irene Christian College in Marlborough, Harare, was a resounding success. The event, which took place on 27th and 28th June, saw the participation of 14 schools, including prestigious institutions such as Prince Edward School, Mabvuku High School, Milestone College, Sacred Heart College, and…
During the 55th Plenary Assembly of the SADC Parliamentary Forum in Angola running from the 1st to the 7th of July 2024 in Angola, Hon Jacob F.N. Mudenda, the Speaker of Parliament of Zimbabwe urged the Southern African Development Community to come up with renewable energy policies and a single energy market. “I am privileged…
In a groundbreaking initiative to bridge Zimbabwe’s connectivity divide, NetOne, the nation’s leading mobile network operator, has launched a nationwide roadshow series titled #MunhuWeseKuNetOne. This ambitious campaign aims to extend digital inclusion to communities that have been largely overlooked in the digital era. The roadshows, which began recently, have already visited a diverse range of…
As the 44th SADC Summit approaches, NetOne, Zimbabwe’s premier mobile network operator, is pulling out all the stops to demonstrate its unwavering commitment to innovation and customer satisfaction. With the summit scheduled for August, the company has been working tirelessly to ensure that its digital solutions, network infrastructure, and customer support services are not just…
Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP)’s Criminal Investigation Department (CID) has captured some members of phantom money creation that have an ill intent of breaking mobile money and banking systems in Zimbabwe. The manipulation was done to create phantom money between ZIPIT which is owned by ZimSwitch. Mobile money transaction processing institutions are ZimSwitch, OneMoney, EcoCash, and…
Heifer International Kenya has officially launched the 2024 Agriculture, Youth, Technology (AYuTe) Africa Challenge, aiming to create opportunities for young entrepreneurs to transform agriculture, catalyse ground-up innovation from the youth, and make agriculture a desired career for the future. Through AYuTe, youth-led agritech innovations in Kenya get the opportunity to pitch for investment in their…
Writes Engineer Jacob Kudzayi Mutisi As an ICT professional, I have analysed the case of Mike Chimombe and Moses Mpofu and the reasons why the Ministry of Finance may not have had a robust verification system in place. Here is a detailed analysis: Lack of Integrated IT Systems: The Herald article suggests that the accused…
A historic partnership between a local energy-diversified firm, Power giants Africa, and GNEE China is expected to see improved electricity generation in Zimbabwe. Power Giants Africa is in the electricity transmission as well as high voltage substation construction and maintenance while GNEE China specializes in renewable energy systems, particularly solar and wind power. “The partnership…
The 2024 Zimbabwe National Chamber of Commerce (ZNCC) Annual Congress in Victoria Falls is running under the theme, “Unlocking New Frontiers for Sustainable Industrialization and Climate-Smart Business Growth,” setting the stage for a transformative journey towards green growth where the economy thrives while protecting the environment for a resilient future for Zimbabwe. In his remarks,…
Writes Engineer Jacob Kudzayi Mutisi Fellows Zimbabwean youth, the recent events in Kenya have shown the transformative potential of digital activism. Just as the young Kenyans have harnessed the power of technology to amplify their voices and drive change, Zimbabwean youths too can emulate their success and use digital platforms to champion the issues that…
NetOne has once again proven that despite being one of the leading champions in mobile telephony, they are undisputed friends of persons with albinism. This was exemplified when NetOne joined like-minded organisations in commemorating the International Albinism Awareness Day held under the title “The Decade of Collective Progress” at Meikles Park in Mutare last week….
Writes Baboloki Semele June marked a pivotal moment for African healthcare as the African Union Development Agency (AUDA-NEPAD) collaborated with the Egyptian Drug Authority (EDA) to host a transformative initiative aimed at bolstering vaccine testing and lot release capabilities across the continent. From June 9-13, 2024, delegates from Senegal and Botswana convened in Cairo under…
In a bold step towards redefining the future of financial technology, Ukheshe has announced its official rebranding to EFT Corporation. The move consolidates Ukheshe’s pioneering digital solutions with EFT Corporation’s extensive reach and expertise under one unified brand, positioning it as a leading catalyst for financial inclusion in Africa. The rebranding of Ukheshe to EFT Corporation follows Ukheshe’s…
A solar-powered tool using AI and machine learning-enabled cameras to swiftly detect and identify agricultural pests and diseases has won Africa’s largest prize for engineering innovation Esther Kimani is the third woman and the second Kenyan innovator to win the Africa Prize, receiving £50,000 Her tool reduces crop losses for smallholder farmers by up to…
In the modern world, agriculture is one of the key sectors playing a crucial role in ensuring food security and sustainable development. The rapid development of technology and the introduction of innovations have significantly changed agricultural practices, including methods of growing grain crops. Currently, agriculture in Azerbaijan is undergoing significant changes. To increase productivity and ensure the…
EcoCash, Zimbabwe’s leading mobile money platform, has launched an all-new mobile app, with enhanced security and a vastly improved and intuitive user interface, which includes several more features compared to the old app. The new application, which was launched in Harare today (Thursday, June 13, 2024), now allows EcoCash customers to send money to multiple…
Nigeria has achieved a significant milestone with the launch of four TELA maize varieties: SAMMAZ 72T, SAMMAZ 73T, SAMMAZ 74T, and SAMMAZ 75T. These varieties, publicly presented in Abuja, were developed by the Institute for Agricultural Research (IAR) at Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, with support from the African Agricultural Technology Foundation (AATF). During the launch…
Writes Joseph Waring Apple delivered on market expectations it would ramp up its AI capabilities, unveiling at WWDC 2024 a personal intelligence system integrated in the operating systems of a range of devices as well as a Siri upgrade with major AI-centric features including support for OpenAI’s ChatGPT. Apple Intelligence is the personal intelligence system…
Writes Wellington Zimbowa In the past, traditional pathways focused more on academic success and popularized the degree syndrome but that was more relevant then. Today, a highly informalized economy has seen a skyrocketing unemployment rate in the country. More than 2,8 million men of working age are unemployed according to the official Zimbabwe National Statistics…
On the 30th of May 2024, Action 24 the Southern Africa Node Coordinator for ACCESS Coalition launched the report analyzing the funding provided by the African Development Bank (AfDB) for energy projects in Zimbabwe between 2014 and 2021. The report aimed to present relevant findings and recommendations with key stakeholders and explore ways of catalyzing…
Letter by Engineer Jacob Kudzayi Mutisi Dear President Mnangagwa, I write to express my sincere gratitude and appreciation for your decisive action in granting Starlink an operating license in Zimbabwe. I wrote to you requesting your action and you acted. Your swift and proactive approach in recognizing the limitations of your country’s regulatory capacity, and…
Writes Elvis Dumba Harare – A local digital communications company, IMC Communications (Pvt) Ltd, has been given the green light by the Zimbabwean administration to provide through Starlink, a Low Earth Orbit Satellite international company, high-speed, low-cost internet and digital processing services in the country. The licensing of Starlink to operate in Zimbabwe through IMC…
An exclusive one-on-one conversation at IAE 2024 – organized by Energy Capital & Power – examined how financing solutions can support the scale-up of clean cooking solutions in sub-Saharan Africa During an in-conversation discussion at this year’s Invest in African Energy (IAE) 2024 Forum in Paris on May 15, Partner and Co-Investment Director at Spark+…
Financed by the African Development Bank, the futurist building will soon be the nerve centre for storing and processing the digital data of the Republic of Congo Jolting hammer blows, the sounds of iron bars under a workman’s blowtorch, the odour of fresh cement: at the foot of the three-storey building rising in the Bacongo…
Writes Baboloki Semele In a powerful show of unity and commitment, leaders from Africa’s top multilateral and private sector institutions paid a significant visit to President Mohamed Ould Cheikh Al-Ghazouani of Mauritania, the current Chairperson of the African Union (AU). This high-stakes meeting underscored their unwavering support for the AU’s ambitious developmental agenda and transformative…
70 percent surge in year-on-year growth at Africa’s largest tech and start-up show in Morocco supercharges the epic African race to define its own digital dynasty Africa’s meteoric rise as an emergent international force in digital transformation coupled with the epic AI opportunity sweeping the globe is set to propel a new era of public-private…
A panel discussion at the IAE 2024 forum – organized by Energy Capital & Power – emphasized the need for Africa to leverage its solar potential to drive sustainable solutions Boasting 60% of the world’s best solar resources, Africa’s solar power potential presents multiple opportunities for investors seeking long-term, scalable financial prospects. A panel session…
Successful outsourcing model extended after a four-year partnership Collaboration expanded to mobile services amid inbound roaming growth iBASIS, the leading provider of communications solutions for operators and digital players worldwide, and Altice Dominicana, one of the leading mobile networks in the Dominican Republic, announced today that they have renewed their successful outsourcing agreement for…
The people of Chiweshe in Mashonaland Central Province witnessed the opening of the Maria Theresa ZimSmart Community E-Commerce and E-Health Center, inaugurated by Her Excellency Dr. A. Mnangagwa, with financial support from leading government-owned mobile telephony giant, NetOne. “This center offers a ray of hope for the community, symbolizing a transformative leap towards digital inclusion….
With Africa losing US$4 billion annually to cybercrime, the aggressors of the digital realm are gaining the upper hand. GITEX AFRICA 2024 (www.GITEXAfrica.com), the continent’s largest tech and startup exhibition, taking place from 29-31 May in Marrakech, Morocco, provides a platform for leaders and executives of Africa’s tech ecosystem to share insights on cybersecurity’s crucial…
Writes Elvis Dumba Zvimba – A rural-based scholar’s dream of contributing to the agricultural revolution of the country through his irrigation innovation is slowly turning into reality after Mashonaland West Minister of State for Provincial Affairs and Devolution, Hon Marian Chombo linked the scholar to Chinhoyi University of Technology engineers and Ministry of Higher and…
The Africa Fertilizer and Soil Health Summit (AFSH) organized by the African Union concludes with the adoption of a 10-year action plan that aims to increase investments in the local production and distribution of both organic and inorganic fertilizers, ensuring they reach 70% of small-holder farmers across the continent. The plan reasserts the 2006 Abuja…
Writes Mike Robuck Apple made a big splash for its iPad devices at its Let Loose event on 7 May 2024, including a new 13-inch iPad Air and its M4 chip in the company’s latest iPad Pro. It is a much-needed refresh for Apple’s signature devices following the last update 18 months ago. Apple CEO…
06 May 2024, Gaborone, Botswana: The Southern African Development Community (SADC) will launch the integrated electronic Standard Treatment Guidelines Application (STG App) for HIV and AIDS. The App which will be launched on 8th May 2024 in Maseru, the Kingdom of Lesotho, is designed to optimise treatment outcomes and improve regulatory and supply chain processes…
Digitalization is sweeping nearly all industries globally and creates ever-new opportunities for business growth and Africa is no exception, the Vice President of Huawei Sub-Saharan Africa, Mr. Phil Li said at the Mini Mobile World Congress (MWC) in Harare that kicked off yesterday, the 6th of May and will run until the 8th of May…
Scientists are trying to create a new type of bread that is just as healthy as wholemeal but looks and tastes like its white counterpart. Aimed at lovers of white bread, the project has been funded by the government to improve the health benefits of UK food. The researchers plan to add small amounts of…
Writes Hopewell Chibvongodze The National Council of the Disabled Persons of Zimbabwe (NCDPZ) has applauded the Postal and Telecommunications Regulatory Authority of Zimbabwe (POTRAZ) for equipping people with disabilities with ICT skills. NCDPZ Rushinga branch chairperson, Tobias Mdlozera recently told a training session in Bindura, Mashonaland Central, that the training and the skills gained will…
HARARE – Zimbabwe’s largest telecommunications and technology company, Econet Wireless, has achieved an Africa first by opening two free remittance corridors into the country, completely eliminating the cost to both sender and receiver. Econet has partnered with its sister company, Sasai Money Transfer, to enable individuals and companies in the United Kingdom and South Africa…
CATALYST, a multiyear study, aims to assess the delivery of multiple PrEP methods to women
