CZR, RBZ engage on Statutory Instrument (SI) 127 of 2021

The Confederation of Zimbabwe Retailers (CZR) engaged the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe Governor, Dr. John Mangudya who in turn warned the retailers that SI127 targets those abusing auction funds, manipulators of the exchange rate, and those that do not bank funds. The Central Bank Governor said SI127 is meant to ensure compliance. “We would want…

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Jah Prayzah releases jingle on the Learning passport, promises new album

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…

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UNESCO’s rapid training programme on open, distance and online learning reaches 1 400 teachers

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…

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Growth in active internet, data subscriptions among highlights of postal, telecommunication sector Q1 report

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…

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VAYA and Zupco announce strategic partnership to benefit traveling public

Passengers can now book seats using VAYA App & enjoy guaranteed travel insurance cover ‘VAYA NeZupco’ set to offer convenience, safety and reliability for public travel VAYA Mobility and the Zimbabwe United Passenger Company (Zupco) today unveiled ‘Vaya neZupco’, a partnership that will give the travelling public the convenience to book seats on long-distance buses…

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Day of the African Child: LEAD makes a clarion call for protection of children

By Linda Masarira (LEAD President) As Africa celebrates the day of the African child it is important to also note that the real African child has nothing to celebrate. African children are being exploited as cheap labour in the Democratic Republic of Congo, Tanzania, South Africa and many other African countries. The African child is…

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BrandMed and AstraZeneca partnership – a commitment to patients

Partnering in ecosystem innovation to provide a holistic, integrated approach to healthcare and treatment outcomes The COVID-19 pandemic and the growing burden of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) have compelled healthcare stakeholders to explore new ways of improving health systems, stimulating the advancement of healthcare ecosystems that focus on enhancing the patient experience, improving treatment outcomes, while…

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NBS Instant Cash offers foreign currency convenience to customers

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…

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As details of Zimbabwe’s judicial capture emerge, CSOs sound alarm

Civil society has expressed alarm following as yet unconfirmed reports that Judge Paddington Garwe has been cited in a scam that is strategically meant to capture and dismantle the judiciary order in Zimbabwe. Abigail Mupambi, the National Coordinator of the Civic Society and Churches Joint Forum expressed great concern about claims that the George Soros…

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World Bank and AU COVID-19 vaccine task team working to avail vaccines to 400 million Africans

World Bank President David Malpass, and his senior management team, comprised of Dr Axel van Trotsenburg and Dr Makhtar Diop, have met with the African Union’s COVID-19 Vaccine Acquisition Task Team (AVATT) to discuss modalities for a partnership that will accelerate vaccine deployments to Africa.   In a historic COVID-19 vaccine procurement agreement signed on…

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Zimnat scoops top 2021 Global Banking and Finance Award

Zimnat, a leading player in the insurance and wealth management industry for more than seven decades, has been awarded the Best Insurance Brand in Zimbabwe in the 2021 Global Banking and Finance Review awards. The annual business awards which are hosted by the Global Banking and Finance Review magazine are designed to recognize the innovation, achievement, strategy,…

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Save energy during winter: ZETDC

The Zimbabwe Electricity Transmission and Distribution Company (ZETDC) is encouraging its valued customers to conserve electricity during this winter period. In a statement, the company said the energy that is conserved will be utilised by the next consumer hence relieving the national electricity grid and in turn reducing incidences of load shedding. ZETDC advises consumers…

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DPA launches innovative technology for residential, the Huawei Smart Energy Fusion

DPA and Huawei partner on new Lithium-Ion battery technology In pursuit of building synergies in energy technology, Distributed Power Africa (DPA), an Econet Global company is partnering with Huawei Technologies to transform African communities through smart batteries and solar. This collaboration will culminate in the offering of the Huawei Smart Energy Fusion product to be…

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Dzepamvura Mbira Art Centre rolls out mbira orchestra

By Chimeno Azriel Zimbabwe’s Mbira orchestra is set to assemble and record songs in a historical first. Thirty artists comprising twenty-one mbira players and nine traditional instrumentalists are expected to assemble and play the instruments together. Dzepamvura Mbira Art Centre is spearheading the project which will see Mbira Artists playing at the same time. The…

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G7 Development Finance Institutions and multilateral partners to invest over $80 billion into African businesses

It is the first time the G7 DFIs have come together to make a collective partnership commitment to the African continent The G7 DFIs, the IFC, the private sector arm of the African Development Bank, EBRD, and the European Investment Bank (www.EIB.org) today announced that they were committed to investing $80 billion in the private…

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Lesotho government’s responses to cybercrime are disproportionate: SAEF, EFL

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…

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Sekuru Banda dismisses Ghanaian fetish priest Nana Kwaku Bonsam claims on TB Joshua’s death

Zimbabwe’s popular traditional healer, Kwamwelo Banda aka Sekuru Banda has dismissed as hogwash the claim by Ghanaian fetish priest Nana Kwaku Bonsa’s claim that the late Nigerian television evangelist, TB Joshua died after challenging him to a spiritual duel.   According to a popular news website, GH Gospel, Bonsa said, “TB Joshua was attacking me…

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Adopting digital technologies to transform services

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…

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The only way to move forward, is together, says Stanbic Bank Zimbabwe CFO Tafadzwa Mahachi

Puseletso Mompei Tafadzwa is passionate about mentoring and empowering young students and CAs, as well as his colleagues. Thriving in an economy that is stable, where a steady environment pervades, is easy. But how do you build a successful career in the face of arduous circumstances? Tafadzwa Mahachi says it’s all about hard work, collective support,…

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Lovezh’s hit “Bhaureni” dominates foreign radio

By Sowell Chikwari (Entertainment Writer) SUNGURA musician Lovemore Nerudzo aka Lovezh appears to have strengthened his foothold in the showbiz industry in the Southern Africa region, judging by the airplay his latest track “Bhaureni” commands across various radio stations in Southern Africa. Now one of the most popular songs on DHT Africa Fm radio, among…

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World Bank partnership unlocks over US$3 billion for African countries to buy vaccines from AU platform

World Bank President David Malpass this week met with a delegation of the Africa Vaccine Acquisition Task Team (AVATT), led by African Union (AU) Special Envoy Strive Masiyiwa, to discuss the multibillion-dollar financing of vaccines for African countries.   Mr. Malpass later tweeted a screenshot of the meeting showing him and the bank’s top leadership,…

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Beauty with brains: Nyaradzo Group celebrates Rutendo Magorimbo

By Philip Mataranyika From time immemorial, breaking the glass ceiling has been an uphill struggle won by individuals who are made of sterner stuff. Across demographics, many can relate to this metaphor. This rings true particularly to our women folk who still have to break many barriers on their way to achieving greatness, notwithstanding the…

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Sifundo Chief Moyo outlines solid vision as he vies for PAPU Secretary-General post

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…

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DPA partners Econet Wireless to reduce carbon footprint, drive sustainability

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…

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UNDP and Masawara Holdings partnering to reduce youth unemployment

The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) is partnering with Masawara and the United Nations Volunteers (UNV) to provide recent university graduates with work experience and full-time employment through its new Class – 2 – Career job placement programme. Class-2-Career (C2C) is an 8-month career development programme targeting young, talented Zimbabwean nationals under the age of 27 who…

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Deaf Women Included sensitises media on disability-friendly reportage

By Joyce Mukucha In the quest for disability awareness among media professionals and to increase disability representation in the media, Deaf Women Included (DWI) hosted a media workshop where they screened a documentary on violence against women with disabilities which explores experiences and challenges they encounter in their day to day lives. The event was…

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Begin your SUV life with the all-new Kia Sonet

Kia Motors Zimbabwe, the only certified Kia dealership in the country is thrilled to introduce the Kia Sonet onto Zimbabwean roads, especially with the growing B-SUV trend. Following extensive market input, especially relating to its design, engine, and transmission tuning, and characteristics, and suspension attributes, the Sonet was designed to offer customers a car that…

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Croco Commercial working alongside farmers to provide relevant solutions to Zimbabwe’s agricultural sector

The agricultural sector is the backbone of many economies in Southern Africa and Zimbabwe is no exception. A look back at Zimbabwe’s agricultural industry over the years shows the important role played by this sector in contributing to the economic development of the country. Croco Commercial which is a subsidiary of Croco Motors is accessible…

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