March 29, 2025

Science and Technology

iBASIS, KPN ink new 3-year Voice and Mobile services deal

Byron Adonis Mutingwende07 mins

International services outsourcing includes Voice and Mobile Successful outsourcing model extended after six-year partnership Existing agreement strengthened for another three years   Lexington, MA – iBASIS, the leading provider of communications solutions for operators and digital players worldwide, and KPN, the Netherlands’ leading telecom company, announced yesterday that they have renewed their outsourcing agreement for Voice and Mobile…

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OLDN Rebranding Zimbabwe through International Organization Development Conferences

Byron Adonis Mutingwende05 mins

The 5th Edition of the Organization Leadership and Development Network (OLDN) International Organization Development and Change and Doctoral Consortium will be held in Gaborone, Botswana on August 29-30, 2024. This follows the successful 4th Edition that was held in Harare, Zimbabwe last year. “OLDN conferences are a convening of national, regional, and international practitioners and…

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NetOne’s Digital Campaign Delights Customers with Smartphones on Valentine’s Day

Byron Adonis Mutingwende03 mins

In a celebration of love and digital engagement, NetOne, a leading telecommunications provider, recently wrapped up its heartwarming digital campaign, “#ValentinesIsInTheAir-Time.” From January 29 to February 12, 2024, NetOne customers actively participating in the company’s digital realm stood a chance to win coveted Samsung A22 smartphones. The prize-giving ceremony, held on February 14 at the…

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Whole-of-society approach to aid attainment of Vision 2030

Byron Adonis Mutingwende03 mins

A whole-of-society approach is critical in fostering sustainable socio-economic transformation, Dr. Justine Chinoperekwei, the Director of the Centre for Organisation Leadership and Development (COLDN) has said. The sentiments come as  COLDN has partnered with the Ministry of Skills Audit and Development in designing and facilitating the National Stakeholder Consultation on Skills Audit and Development that…

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Rwanda commits $2m to food security based on agricultural innovation

Byron Adonis Mutingwende04 mins

At a time when food security in Rwanda is under increasing threat from several phenomena, including climate change, the government is committed to supporting agricultural innovation through the $2 million Hanga Agritech Innovation Challenge Fund. In Rwanda, the government is banking on digital innovation to improve farming practices. The “Hanga Agritech Innovation Challenge Fund” initiative…

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Online harassment rates nearly double among dating app users: Incogni

Byron Adonis Mutingwende06 mins

Writes Emilia Dias In an era where online interactions increasingly shape our social lives, the occurrence of online harassment poses a significant threat to the safety and well-being of individuals, particularly those engaging in online dating. Incogni’s researchers have found that almost a fifth of internet users (19%) have experienced online harassment, while people currently…

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Human capital base a bedrock for economic prosperity, sustainable development

Byron Adonis Mutingwende05 mins

A sound human capital base is the bedrock for economic prosperity and sustainable development, corporations and captains of industry attending a stakeholders consultative meeting on the role and mandate of the Ministry of Skills Audit and Development have been told. Addressing workshop participants in Harare today, Prof Paul Mavima, the Minister of Skills Audit and…

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EcoSure rewards “Titambire Sethule” promotion winners with holiday packages

Byron Adonis Mutingwende04 mins

EcoSure, a micro-insurance brand under Econet Life, has rewarded lucky customers with holiday packages, following their participation in its “Titambire Sethule” promotion. The recent promotion, which ran between September and December 2023, was open to new and existing EcoSure customers who subscribed to the company’s USD Basic ($1), Standard ($2), or Premium ($5) plans, and…

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Technical, fundamental soft skills required for competitiveness: Prof Mavima

Byron Adonis Mutingwende013 mins

The country requires critical technical skills and other fundamental soft skills to be competitive, Prof Paul Mavima, the Minister of Skills Audit and Development has said. Prof Mavima made the revelation at a Stakeholders’ Consultation Workshop on the Mandate of the Ministry of Skills Audit and Development that got underway in Harare today. The workshop…

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Transport Minister Felix Mhona impressed by progress at Mbudzi Traffic Interchange

Byron Adonis Mutingwende04 mins

Hon Felix Mhona, the Minister of Transport and Infrastructural Development was impressed by the progress at Mbudzi Traffic Interchange in Harare. He made the remarks during a media tour of the US$88 million Mbudzi Interchange at the intersection of Simon Mazorodze Road, Chitungwiza Road, and High Glen Road in Harare. “I am happy that you…

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Establish Social Media Regulatory Board and Content Moderation Standards: ZANU (PF)’s Taurai Kundishaya

Byron Adonis Mutingwende06 mins

ZANU (PF)’s Youth League Deputy National Political Commissar, Taurai Kundishaya, in his personal capacity, has urged the Parliament of Zimbabwe to establish a Social Media Regulation Board and Content Moderation Standards. In a letter addressed to the Clerk of Parliament, Kandishaya submitted a comprehensive proposal for the establishment of a dedicated Social Media Regulatory Board,…

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Public confidence needed for adoption of biotechnologies like genome editing

Byron Adonis Mutingwende04 mins

ACCRA, GHANA – There is a need to create a science culture among the citizenry to boost public confidence in such emerging modern biotechnology sciences as genome editing, a workshop here has revealed. In his opening remarks at the African Union Development Agency (AUDA-NEPAD) In-country Training Workshop for Genome Editing Communicators today in Accra, Ghana…

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Genome editing knowledge products solve agricultural, healthcare challenges

Byron Adonis Mutingwende07 mins

Product knowledge of genome editing provides transformative technology in the field of biotechnology, unlocking unprecedented possibilities for solving complex challenges in various sectors, ranging from agriculture and environmental conservation and healthcare. These were remarks by Mrs. Anna Tinarwo, the Chief Director of Devolution and Development Planning in the Office of the President and Cabinet, who…

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A look into the science of genome editing in Africa to optimise agriculture

Byron Adonis Mutingwende09 mins

Genome editing is one of the latest tools that has been developed by scientists to effect changes in organisms of agricultural, medical, and economic importance. The advent of genome editing has increased the available tools and the effectiveness of developing new productive and better-adapted organisms of economic importance. Genome Editing (GEd) involves the deliberate introduction…

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Reducing HVAC Emissions By Sensibo’s New AI Assistant: Powered By ChatG

Byron Adonis Mutingwende06 mins

OWN CORRESPONDENT Sensibo, the leading Climate Tech IoT company combining smart heating and cooling devices with a more sustainable world, announces the launch of an AI Assistant, powered by OpenAI’s ChatGPT, into Sensibo’s smart heating and cooling products. The AI Assistant understands complex requests from the users and reacts to their intentions. Instead of the…

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Science module on communicating genome editing under review

Byron Adonis Mutingwende05 mins

A science module on communicating genome editing – a powerful tool that holds immense potential in revolutionizing the field of biotechnology to optimize African agriculture, is under review in Harare this week. Addressing participants in his welcome remarks today, Dr. Leonard Madzingaidzo, the Chief Executive Officer of the Scientific and Industrial Research and Development Centre…

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Food Security: Experts Advocate Adoption Of Technology And Innovation

Byron Adonis Mutingwende05 mins

Experts and agricultural researchers have advocated the adoption of technologies and innovation to produce intensive agriculture and bridge the yield gap between Africa and other continents so as to ensure food security in the continent.  The researchers, from different research groups including the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA), International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI), WorldFish,…

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Canadian Immigration Tech founder to spearhead strategic engagements in Zimbabwe

Byron Adonis Mutingwende03 mins

Staff Writer Founder and CEO of pioneering immigration tech startup Shirah and edutech platform Studendly, Ms. Bukky Abaniwonda, is set to embark on a pivotal visit to Zimbabwe from January 14th -January 24th, 2024. Ms. Abaniwonda, a Canadian registered immigration consultant, has successfully facilitated over 2500 individuals and businesses through Shirah and Studendly, empowering them…

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First Starlink sat-to-phone birds leave launchpad

Byron Adonis Mutingwende02 mins

Writes Chris Donkin SpaceX launched six Starlink satellites with the capability to provide mobile coverage directly to standard smartphones, a service the company asserts will improve global connectivity and help eliminate dead zones. In a series of posts on social media platform X the aerospace company revealed the birds, alongside several other satellites, were blasted…

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Danai Gurura joins 100 Most Influential Africans of 2023

Byron Adonis Mutingwende09 mins

Leading Zimbabwean-American actress and playwright, Danai Gurira was yesterday featured in New African magazine’s annual listing of the 100 Most Influential Africans of 2023. The list celebrates the achievements and contributions of Africans from various fields and sectors, who have made a positive impact on the continent and the world. The list features a diverse…

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A New Bean Product Development and Scaling in East Africa

Byron Adonis Mutingwende04 mins

In the heart of Kigali, Rwanda, Govindaraj, a Senior Scientist in Crop Development at HarvestPlus, and Telesphore Ndabamenye, the Director General of the Rwanda Agriculture and Animal Resources Development Board (RAB), found themselves engaged in a crucial conversation. The purpose of the meeting was to deliberate on the future of bean farming and scaling in…

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Pioneer Biochar Project Set Up in Rushinga

Byron Adonis Mutingwende04 mins

Writes Tafadzwa Muranganwa An innovative carbon credit initiative involving the production of biochar has been established in Rushinga, Zimbabwe, marking a strategic entry into the carbon trading markets. This pioneering artisanal biochar project is a collaborative effort between HempConnect, a local carbon removal company, and the Organic Farming Academy (OFA), focusing on utilizing baobab shells…

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South Africa, Singapore celebrate 30 years of diplomatic relations

Byron Adonis Mutingwende03 mins

Deputy President Mashatile delivers a public lecture on the 30 years of diplomatic relations between South Africa and Singapore titled “Celebrating a journey of mutual respect, strategic partnership, and cooperation”,  at the Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy in the National University of Singapore. The Deputy President’s visit to the country is aimed at…

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Training provides regulatory frameworks for application of Genome Editing

Byron Adonis Mutingwende07 mins

The African Union Development Agency (AUDA-NEPA) is holding training to create awareness among in-country regulators drafting and implementing policies and regulations critical for shaping communication and advocacy narratives on genome editing. In a speech on behalf of Mr. Willard Munango, the Deputy Chief Secretary for the Office of the President and Cabinet, Mrs. Anna Tinarwo,…

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Closing the digital gap: DFA donates to Village of Hope Children’s Home

Byron Adonis Mutingwende06 mins

The Village of Hope Children’s Home received a generous donation from DFA Zimbabwe as the latter plays its part in closing the digital gap in the country. In his speech at the unveiling of the donation to Village of Hope Children’s Home, Mr. Simon Chimutsotso, the Chief Executive Officer of DFA Zimbabwe said his company’s…

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AUDA-NEPAD collaborates with NABDA to strengthen capacity in Genome Editing and Biotechnology

Byron Adonis Mutingwende05 mins

Writes Toyin Omozuwa (Press Secretary to the DG/CEO NABDA) Vice-Chancellors, Chief Executives, Deans of Faculties of Agriculture and sciences, academic and research leaders in selected institutions, as well as policymakers, regulators, and senior researchers, gathered on 7 December 2023, at the Abuja Continental Hotel for a Two-Day Workshop on Strengthening Institutionalised Capacity in Genome Editing…

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NetOne Network Upgrade: commitment to delivering top-tier services to customers

Byron Adonis Mutingwende02 mins

NetOne Cellular Pvt Ltd has demonstrated steadfast commitment to delivering top-tier services to customers in Zimbabwe and beyond by upgrading its network. “Upheld by our core values of Accountability, Agility, Innovation, Integrity, and Excellence, we continuously strive to address everyday challenges faced by our customers with innovative solutions. In line with this dedication, we are…

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AI-Powered Solutions for Agriculture in Africa

Byron Adonis Mutingwende010 mins

In this rapidly modernizing World, the slow blending of technology with AI Development is painting a new reality that is quite unimaginable. Apart from this collaboration, AI is catching up with agriculture too much and taking it to the next level. Regions like Africa, where agriculture is the cornerstone, face the scope of development. In…

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Clean energy critical for adapting and mitigating against climate change

Byron Adonis Mutingwende013 mins

The Government of Zimbabwe has put in place Policy frameworks which have created a conducive environment for clean energy infrastructure to be put in place in response especially to clean energy and adapting and mitigating against climate change. Tariro Chipepera, the Director for Community Development in the Ministry of Women Affairs, Community, Small and Medium…

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Kenya Develops Innovative Hermetic Bags to Revolutionize Grain Storage

Byron Adonis Mutingwende09 mins

The Kenyan government has been working in partnership with private sectors to develop new technologies to ensure that farmer’s harvest were well preserved during storage to avert losses. Hermetic Storage Technology Bags are able to preserve stored grains while restricting the existence of cereal pests by depleting oxygen levels. The air-tight bags prevent air or…

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EGPAF quality improvement project results in increased advanced HIV screening in Malawi

Byron Adonis Mutingwende03 mins

The Elizabeth Glaser Paediatric Foundation (EGPAF) quality improvement project is resulting in increased advanced HIV screening in Malawi in line with the vision of ending AIDS by 2030. Dr. Eddie Matiya, the EGPAF Project Manager for Advanced HIV Disease (AHD) in Malawi, in his poster presentation at the ongoing 2023 International Conference on AIDS and…

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Huawei, Sharp forge cross-licensing deal

Byron Adonis Mutingwende01 mins

Huawei concluded another global patent cross-licensing agreement, adding Japan-based Sharp to a growing list of long-term deals the Chinese company said aid competition and reduce device costs. In a statement, Huawei noted the deal covers cellular standard essential patents, including 4G and 5G, with the company’s head of IP Alan Fan adding: “We are delighted…

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Festive season prizes galore in “Pinda Manake ne NetOne” promotion

Byron Adonis Mutingwende06 mins

Giant mobile telephony company, NetOne Pvt Ltd’s “Pinda Manake ne NetOne” Christmas promotion demonstrates the institution’s commitment to spreading joy, transforming lives, and making a positive impact in marginalised communities. The “Pinda Manake ne NetOne” Christmas promotion brings to the fore NetOne’s eagerness to plough back some of the fruits of its enterprise back to…

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Innovative HIV Prevention: DVR Gains Momentum Across Africa

Byron Adonis Mutingwende010 mins

Innovative HIV Prevention Product for Women That Promotes Choice – Dapivirine Vaginal Ring (DVR) – Gains Momentum Across Africa; With Use Approved in 11 African Countries, Women Can Access the Ring Now in a Growing Number of Implementation and Pilot Studies Across 6 of the 11 Approved Countries ·       Botswana, Eswatini, Kenya, Lesotho, Malawi, Namibia,…

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Renewed partnership boosts skills needed to drive drug discovery, development in Africa

Byron Adonis Mutingwende05 mins

Nhau Mangirazi in Lusaka, Zambia  Africa has the potential to boost skills for drug development that fight diseases that are curable to reduce economic impact.  This follows a deal between the International Federation of Pharmaceutical Manufacturers and Associations (IFPMA) and the H3D Foundation that announced a new three-year phase of their partnership, aiming to boost…

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COMESA advocates for enhanced ICT integration to boost intra-Africa trade

Byron Adonis Mutingwende08 mins

The Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA) is seeking a downward review of mobile phone network roaming and interconnection charges in efforts to deepen regional integration, trade and growth of the ICT sector. To this effect, the COMESA Secretariat and the European Union (EU) have signed a Grant contribution agreement worth 8 million Euros for the Enhancement of…

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Nigerian researchers in AI breakthrough detecting TB

Byron Adonis Mutingwende012 mins

Catherine Murombedzi, a health science journalist, takes readers through a glimpse into future TB detection using Artificial Intelligence (AI). The recently ended Union World Lung Health Conference in France, (15 to 18 November 2023) brought together researchers, medical doctors, communities, and stakeholders to brainstorm on lung diseases. Challenges, success stories, and strategies were shared with…

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Seeds for the Future participants laud Huawei for the life-changing experience

Lloyd Rabaya05 mins

By Lloyd Rabaya With technology improving on a daily basis, Chinese telecommunications giant Huawei, Seeds for the Future program beneficiaries have lauded the company for the frontage they received while participating in the competitions. In Zimbabwe, there has been a gap between the school and the industry, but Huawei is on the drive to fill…

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Experience The Magic of Christmas: Win Big This Festive Season with OneMoney

Byron Adonis Mutingwende06 mins

Own Correspondent In a thrilling turn of events, OneMoney, the trailblazing provider of telecommunication services, is all set to transform your Christmas season into an enchanting wonderland. Prepare yourself for an extraordinary promotional event that will add a sprinkle of euphoria to your festivities, leaving you in awe of the joys that lie ahead. At…

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Power Giants directors scoop top gongs

Byron Adonis Mutingwende06 mins

Business Reporter In yet another validation for Zimbabwe’s trailblazing energy entity, Power Giants, its top directors scooped the much coveted prestigious accolades at the just-ended Annual National Iconic Entrepreneurs Awards and the Professional Excellence Awards (2023) held in the capital, Harare. Power Giants Transmission Director, Engineer Edzai Kachirekwa who is also the Afro Eurasia Energy…

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Researchers predict climate change-driven reduction in beneficial plant microbes

Byron Adonis Mutingwende08 mins

Bacteria that benefit plants are thought to be a critical contributor to crops and other ecosystems, but climate change may reduce their numbers, according to a new study by an international team of researchers. They published their findings in Nature Food. The collaboration, including Francisco Dini-Andreote, professor of plant science at Penn State, characterized the abundances…

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AMR poses threat to public health and sustainable food production

Byron Adonis Mutingwende011 mins

Anti-microbial resistance (AMR) poses an increasingly serious threat to public health and sustainable food production, necessitating an effective response involving all sectors of government and society, stakeholders attending the World AMR Awareness Week in Zimbabwe have said. Addressing delegates during the official opening ceremony of the 5th Continental World Antimicrobial Awareness Week for Africa in…

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