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Econet warns perpetrators of identity theft defrauding customers

Following isolated complaints from some of Econet customers, of their mobile lines being purportedly ‘hacked’, the mobile telephony company has assured its valued customers that its systems are safe and secure, and have not been hacked. Mr. Fungai Mandiveyi, the Econet Group Media and Corporate Communications Executive said Econet investigations have however revealed cases of…

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Retailers cry foul over the order to pay VAT on rice backdated to 2017

The Confederation of Zimbabwe Retailers (CZR) is crying foul over a recent letter in which Finance and Economic Development Minister Prof Mthuli Ncube insisted that retailers should pay Value Added Tax (VAT) on rice for periods backdated to 2017 on packages of 25kg or less. In the letter, Prof Ncube said Treasury could not accede…

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AFD, The GovLab, and Expertise France Announce Awardees for #Data4COVID19 Africa Challenge

On April 6, 2021, l’Agence française de développement (AFD), Expertise France, and The GovLab announced the awardees of the #Data4COVID19 Africa Challenge, following a call for innovative proposals that ran from December 15, 2020, through February 5, 2021. The challenge seeks to address the social, economic, and health challenges resulting from COVID-19 in Africa through…

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Gloomy Post-COVID-19 Sino-US Relations in Forecast: World Economic Forum

By Tatenda Mujeyi President Barrack Obama’s efforts for a pro-Sino-US mutuality were eased by Trump’s diplomatic trajectory, characteristic of allegations that arguably climaxed as Huawei 5G allegations, trade bans, and the COVID outbreak conspiracies. The COVID-19 outbreak has heightened the frustrations between the two nations with the American giant arguably accusing the Asian superpower of…

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It’s a WRAP! Congratulations to the MTF Academy Class of 2020

Celebrating the conclusion of a successful second year for the MultiChoice Talent Factory (MTF). Despite the many obstacles of the past year, the MultiChoice Talent Factory Academy’s Class of 2020 has graduated, at last, bringing 60 trained new professionals into the African pool of film-making talent. Liz Dziva, publicity and public relations manager of MultiChoice…

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Forests promote a green economy for sustainable development

Honourable Mangaliso Ndlovu, the Minister of Environment, Climate, Tourism, and Hospitality Industry has underscored the important role that forests play in promoting a green economy to foster sustainable development. He made the remarks today on the graduation ceremony at the Forestry Industry Training Centre following the successful completion of Forestry training by 35 men and…

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Geraldine Roche third edition drama competitions set for the finals

By Nimrod Ushe Bulawayo – The Geraldine Roche drama competition finals will be held this coming Saturday at Bulawayo Theatre from morning till noon. “This year’s finals will be held under numerous themes such as; Drugs, Peer pressure or fashionable, Internet, its advantages and disadvantages to society while aiming at introducing topics on ending Gender…

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Jobs for Africa’s youth: look to local food systems, not civil service, says OECD Development Centre report

Young Africans’ career aspirations have little in common with current and projected labour demand in the region, which complicates their transition from school to work, according to Youth Aspirations and the Reality of Jobs in Africa. Evidence from ten countries – Benin, Republic of Congo, Egypt, Liberia, Madagascar, Malawi, Tanzania, Togo, Uganda & Zambia- shows that…

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African presidents and global leaders support bold action on climate change adaptation for Africa

Africa now faces the dual onslaught of climate change – currently estimated at between $7 billion and $15 billion each year – and Covid-19, which has claimed 114,000 lives In a historic and united show of solidarity for a continent that contributes only 5% to global emissions, more than 30 heads of state and global…

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ARDA, Agritex join hands in driving urban, climate-smart agriculture

The Agricultural and Rural Development Authority (ARDA) Seeds has collaborated with the Agricultural Technical and Extension Services (Agritex) to drive the uptake of urban and climate-smart agriculture. This came to the fore during a Maize Field Day meeting held at the Harare South Retreat at a plot owned by Mrs. Shamiso Marumisa that was presided…

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Stage set for the second edition of Old Mutual’s Amazing Voices Competition

Season Two of the Old Mutual Amazing Voices singing competition is on its way to television screens across Africa from 11 April 2021, bringing cheer to a continent ravaged by the Covid-19 pandemic. Auditions for the second season started in October last year and saw over 500 online video entries. After an initial screening process,…

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Haruzivishe to appeal against “whistleblowing” conviction and 36-month long imprisonment

By Kumbirai Mafunda Human rights lawyers are working on filing an appeal against the conviction and imprisonment of prominent pro-democracy campaigner Makomborero Haruzivishe after he was imprisoned for 20 months by Harare Magistrate Judith Taruvinga on charges of inciting public violence and resisting arrest by law enforcement agents. Magistrate Taruvinga, who on Wednesday 31 March…

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Insurgency in Mozambique’s Cabo Delgado a threat to regional stability: Crisis Coalition   

The Crisis in Zimbabwe Coalition has noted with concern the continued insurgency in the Cabo Delgado region in Northern Mozambique and says the conflict is a threat to regional stability. The coalition is worried about the continued loss of lives, displacements and the humanitarian situation unfolding in the Cabo Delgado region and reiterated its stance…

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IOM scales up plans to address the socio-economic impact of COVID-19 on the over 200 000 returning migrants

Since the onset of the COVID-19 in March 2020, approximately 200 000 migrants have returned to Zimbabwe. These migrants have returned to the very communities which led them to look for a better life elsewhere and have no livelihood opportunities to sustain their return and overall socio-economic stability. In response, IOM Zimbabwe is scaling up…

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Eight2Five Virtual Speed Mentoring Initiative Launched!

The Eight2Five Innovation Hub launched its first edition of the Virtual Speed Mentoring initiative on 26 March 2021, marking the first step in supporting young entrepreneurs with much-needed guidance from experts with knowledge, experience, and connections in the business community. Eight2Five is an Innovation Hub powered by Old Mutual, which partners with entrepreneurs to achieve…

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Decolonizing African Food Systems Has Never Been So Urgent

By Charles Dhewa African countries have remained stuck in colonial food systems and structures where grain silos, abattoirs, processing centres, and other important food handling facilities are located in cities. By now, silos and processing facilities should have been established at the community level, close to production zones. Why should maize leave rural areas to…

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Facebook, WHO launch campaign against COVID-19 misinformation

Throughout the Covid-19 pandemic, Facebook (www.Facebook.com) has been working to connect people to accurate information and reduce misinformation on its platforms. Last month it announced the biggest worldwide campaign (https://bit.ly/3cGJamf) to promote authoritative information about Covid-19 vaccines – working to remove false vaccine claims, reduce the distribution of inaccurate health information, and inform people about…

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The Future Of Healthcare Design – Outside The Point Of Care

By Bertalan Meskó, MD, PhD When talking about the future of healthcare, we also have to talk about the future designs of the institutions providing medical services. However, with digital health technologies that democratise access to care, the point of care will not be limited to healthcare institutions. It will rather be split into two;…

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Zimbabwe National Educators Union rejects government’s salary increment offer

The Zimbabwe National Educators Union (ZINEU) has flatly rejected the much-anticipated government’s 25% salary increase offer this month and another 45% in July. Below, Spiked Online Media reproduces the ZINEU statement: This offer was flatly rejected with the contempt it deserved. Lessons drawn from these talks: The government’s sincerity in the past and present talks…

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Leaders’ Dialogue on Africa COVID-19 Climate Emergency on the cards

The African Development Bank and the Global Center on Adaptation (GCA) will bring together African heads of state and government for a virtual Leaders’ Dialogue on the Africa Covid-Climate Emergency on Tuesday 6 April 2021.   The African Development Bank and GCA are combining their expertise, resources and networks to develop and implement a bold new Africa…

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Public Health Lock-down Order: Further Relaxation of Lock-down

By Veritas On the 16th March, the Cabinet agreed to further relaxations in the national lock-down.  According to the post-Cabinet press briefing: “Cabinet … agreed that all sporting activities will now resume and observe Standard Operating Procedures.  Restaurants are now allowed to open for sit-ins at 50% sitting capacity, under strict adherence to COVID-19 guidelines.  Those found breaking…

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Zimbabwe succeeded in bending AIDS epidemic trajectory: Global AIDS Monitoring Report

The Global AIDS Monitoring Report has shown that Zimbabwe has dramatically succeeded in bending the trajectory of the AIDS epidemic, and achieved all the three 90s fast-track targets. This was revealed yesterday by Dr. Bernard Madzima, the Chief Executive Officer of the National AIDS Council (NAC) at a meeting held at the NAC headquarters to…

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Zimbabwe’s Constitution Amendment (No. 1) Bill, 2017 Back in the Senate

By Veritas On Wednesday last week, 24th March, the Senate approved a motion by the Minister of Justice, Legal and Parliamentary Affairs to restore the Constitution of Zimbabwe Amendment (No. 1) Bill, to the Order Paper.  This Bill had lapsed at the end of the previous Parliamentary session nearly six months ago. Background The Constitution of…

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Harare transport blues: commuter omnibus operators appeal for private franchise regulator

As Zimbabwe continues to endure serious transport blues, particularly in the capital city Harare, there are calls for service providers to engage the ministry of local government for a private franchise to operate an association that will be self-regulated. The appeal was made by Mr. Ngoni Katsvairo, the Secretary-General of Greater Harare Commuter Omnibus Association…

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