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Zimbabwe Agricultural Show a platform to showcase technological innovations for agricultural transformation

Byron Adonis Mutingwende10 months ago03 mins

Technological innovations have transformed Zimbabwe’s agriculture, enhancing productivity, efficiency, and sustainability in pursuit of food and nutrition security. This was revealed by Dr. Andrew Matibiri, the Chief Executive Officer of the Zimbabwe Agricultural Society (ZAS), who was speaking about the key role that technological innovations play in improving agriculture, ahead of the 114th edition of…

Addressing ICT Gender Gap: Africa Tech Festival 2024 Showcases Women Tech and Telecoms Leaders

Byron Adonis Mutingwende10 months ago08 mins

When the 27th edition of Africa Tech Festival (https://AfricaTechFestival.com) kicks off on 12 November at the Cape Town International Convention Centre in South Africa, the spotlight will be on the exceptional women shaping the future of technology and telecoms in Africa. With August marking the celebration of Women’s Month in the host country, the event will…

SADC Delegates Laud Technological Marvel at Dinson Iron and Steel Company Plant

Byron Adonis Mutingwende10 months ago10 months ago05 mins

Delegates from various Southern African Development Community (SADC) countries and local officials toured the Dinson Iron and Steel Company (DISCO) in Mvuma last week, marking the conclusion of the 44th SADC Industrialization Week. The visit showcased Africa’s largest steel plant which recently started producing steel billets at its plant and highlighted technological and innovative…

Africa Smart Cities Congress to steer the trajectory of urban development on the continent

Byron Adonis Mutingwende10 months ago031 mins

The Africa Smart Cities Congress (ASCC) slated for the 17th to the 19th of October 2024 at the Conference Hall of Bingu International Conference Center (BICC), Lilongwe, Malawi transcends the realm of a mere congress since it stands as a transformative juggernaut, steering the trajectory of urban development in Africa. In an interview with…

Plant pests cause huge crop losses in Africa

Byron Adonis Mutingwende11 months ago04 mins

It is estimated that 30 to 60 percent of Africa’s harvest, or more than USD 220 billion, is lost every year to plant pests, compared to only 20 to 40 percent worldwide, causing significant losses to food crops, revealed the Head of the African Union’s Rural Development Division, Janet Edeme. According to Edeme, who…

Plant health risk management crucial for Africa’s economy: Commissioner Josefa Sacko

Byron Adonis Mutingwende11 months ago04 mins

The management of risks related to plant health is crucial for Africa’s economy and remains a pressing and urgent challenge, AU Commissioner Josefa Correia Sacko said today in Addis Ababa. The diplomat made these remarks while speaking at the launch of the phytosanitary strategy for Africa (2022-2036), which addresses the adoption and promotion of…

Conference reveals Artificial Intelligence (AI) as frontier of technological innovation

Byron Adonis Mutingwende11 months ago05 mins

Artificial Intelligence (AI) stands at the frontier of technological innovation, offering unparalleled opportunities to bolster business processes and yield to the sustainable development agenda. This was revealed by Hon. Advocate Jacob F.N. Mudenda, the Speaker of Parliament of Zimbabwe at the occasion of the inaugural International Business, Governance and Accounting Conference (IBGAC) at the…

NetOne doubles data traffic

Byron Adonis Mutingwende11 months ago04 mins

NetOne, a leading telecommunications company, has recently made headlines with a remarkable 93.99% surge in data traffic. This was revealed by the first quarter report by the Postal and Telecommunications Regulatory Authority of Zimbabwe (POTRAZ). This unprecedented growth not only underscores NetOne’s strong market presence but also sheds light on the evolving landscape of data…

NetOne is on a revival trajectory

Byron Adonis Mutingwende11 months ago11 months ago06 mins

Ever since the leading government-owned mobile telephony giant, Netone had stable leadership, the company is registering significant in-roads on the path to revival. From the time Engineer Raphael Mushanawani took over the reins as acting until he became the NetOne Group Chief Executive Officer, there have been several notable positive changes. The company…

Chinese researchers find new gene enhancing wheat yields in saline soil

Byron Adonis Mutingwende11 months ago11 months ago02 mins

Chinese researchers have decoded a novel salt-tolerance gene in wheat, resulting in yield increases of 5 percent to 9 percent in experimental varieties grown in saline-alkali soils. The study findings have been published in the journal Nature Genetics. Wang Meng, corresponding author of the study, from the Institute of Soil Science (ISS), Chinese Academy of…

How FoodForward SA’s digital tech tackles climate challenges and enhances food access in South Africa

Byron Adonis Mutingwende11 months ago11 months ago08 mins

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 launches TX Money Transfer platform to foster financial inclusion

Byron Adonis Mutingwende11 months ago011 mins

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…

Parly Speaker Mudenda urges Southern African nations to develop sound strategies for climate action

Byron Adonis Mutingwende11 months ago08 mins

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…

Conference highlights importance of deploying relevant skills in developing Harare Metropolitan Province

Byron Adonis Mutingwende11 months ago08 mins

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…

Work with scientists to tell agriculture success stories, Kenya Editors’ Guild tells scribes

Byron Adonis Mutingwende11 months ago03 mins

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…

FG unveils satellite-based crop watch system to boost food security

Byron Adonis Mutingwende12 months ago06 mins

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…

Irene Christian College Hosts Successful Science Expo and Awards Ceremony

Byron Adonis Mutingwende12 months ago06 mins

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…

SADC-PF urges SADC renewable energy policies, single regional energy market

Byron Adonis Mutingwende12 months ago07 mins

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…

NetOne Takes Connectivity to the Margins: Nationwide Roadshows Bridge the Digital Divide

Byron Adonis Mutingwende12 months ago05 mins

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…

NetOne Gears Up for SADC 44th Summit: Showcasing Digital Excellence and Seamless Connectivity

Byron Adonis Mutingwende12 months ago05 mins

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…

CID busts phantom money creation syndicate

Byron Adonis Mutingwende12 months ago02 mins

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…

Agri challenge to boost youth innovation launched

Byron Adonis Mutingwende12 months ago03 mins

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…

Weakness in Chimombe, Mpofu goat scandal case from an ICT perspective

Byron Adonis Mutingwende12 months ago05 mins

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…

Power Giants, GNEE China partnership to improve electricity generation in Zimbabwe

Byron Adonis Mutingwende12 months ago12 months ago04 mins

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…

2024 ZNCC Annual Congress: Economic growth through environmental protection

Byron Adonis Mutingwende12 months ago08 mins

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,…

Zimbabwean youth should harness the Power of Digital Activism to Drive Change

Byron Adonis Mutingwende12 months ago04 mins

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 undisputed friends of persons with albinism

Byron Adonis Mutingwende12 months ago02 mins

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….

AUDA-NEPAD, Egyptian Drug Authority spearhead groundbreaking Vaccine Testing in Africa

Byron Adonis Mutingwende12 months ago12 months ago06 mins

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…

Ukheshe rebrands to EFT Corporation to lead fin-tech innovation

Byron Adonis Mutingwende12 months ago09 mins

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…

Third woman and second Kenyan wins 10th Africa Prize for Engineering Innovation

Byron Adonis Mutingwende12 months ago015 mins

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…

Breakthrough in agricultural technology: Azerbaijan boosts grain yield with Innovation

Byron Adonis Mutingwende1 year ago012 mins

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 launches new, intuitive mobile App with enhanced security, more features

Byron Adonis Mutingwende1 year ago1 year ago05 mins

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 Launches 4 TELA Maize Varieties To Enhance Food Security

Byron Adonis Mutingwende1 year ago07 mins

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…

Apple introduces ChatGPT to iPhone in AI overhaul

Byron Adonis Mutingwende1 year ago06 mins

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…

Freotech Refrigeration offers lifeline through vocational training

Byron Adonis Mutingwende1 year ago05 mins

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…

Tracking and Influencing African Development Bank Energy Investments in Southern Africa

Byron Adonis Mutingwende1 year ago010 mins

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…

Granting Starlink an operating license in Zimbabwe commendable: Engineer Jacob Mutisi

Byron Adonis Mutingwende1 year ago02 mins

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…

Driving digitisation: Starlink gets nod to operate in Zimbabwe

Byron Adonis Mutingwende1 year ago1 year ago04 mins

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…

IAE 2024: The Role of Clean Cooking Investments in Africa’s Growth Story

Byron Adonis Mutingwende1 year ago04 mins

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+…

AfDB-funded new data centre to cement national and subregional digital sovereignty

Byron Adonis Mutingwende1 year ago010 mins

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…

African financial titans back AU’s Vision in Powerhouse Meeting with President Al-Ghazouani

Byron Adonis Mutingwende1 year ago1 year ago06 mins

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…

GITEX AFRICA 2024 powers cross continental quest for AI future

Byron Adonis Mutingwende1 year ago010 mins

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…

Africa Requires $277 Billion Annually to Achieve 2030 SDGs: IAE 2024 Panel

Byron Adonis Mutingwende1 year ago04 mins

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…

Altice Dominicana and iBASIS ink Voice & Mobile Services deal

Byron Adonis Mutingwende1 year ago06 mins

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…

NetOne, First Lady bankroll Maria Theresa ZimSmart Community E-Commerce and E-Health Centre

Byron Adonis Mutingwende1 year ago04 mins

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….