Chin’ono and Ngarivhume appear in Court, protest against ill-treatment during detention

By Kumbirai Mafunda Zimbabwean journalist Hopewell Chin’ono and opposition Transform Zimbabwe party leader Jacob Ngarivhume on Wednesday 22 July 2020 appeared before judicial officers at Harare Magistrates Court answering to charges of inciting people to overthrow President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s government through unconstitutional means. Chin’ono appeared before Magistrate Ngoni Nduna answering to charges of incitement to…

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Facebook’s Connectivity Investments to grow Africa’s Economy by $57 Billion in the Next Five Years

According to The Economist Intelligence Unit – Inclusive Internet Index 2020, over 800 million people in Sub-Saharan Africa are unconnected to the internet Today Facebook (www.Facebook.com) released findings from The Impact of Facebook’s Connectivity Initiatives in Sub-Saharan Africa (https://bit.ly/2ORXiwd), a study conducted by Analysys Mason that highlights how Facebook investments in infrastructure and connectivity across the region…

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Nyimpini Mabunda Appointed CEO for General Electric in Southern Africa

In this role, Nyimpini will lead GE’s growth in the region and drive alignment across its Power, Healthcare, Aviation and Renewable Energy businesses Nyimpini will lead GE’s (www.GE.com) growth in the region and drive alignment across its Power, Healthcare, Aviation and Renewable Energy businesses; An accomplished business leaderwith a career spanning 23 years. General Electric…

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Chin’ono, Ngarivhume arrested over anti-government protests

By Kumbirai Mafunda Zimbabwean police on Monday 20 July 2020 arrested journalist Hopewell Chin’ono and opposition Transform Zimbabwe party leader Jacob Ngarivhume for allegedly inciting people to revolt against President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s administration during some planned anti-government protests called for at the end of the month. Chin’ono was arrested by some armed Zimbabwe Republic Police…

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To what extent should African agriculture continue to be extension-driven?

By Charles Dhewa In much of Africa there is an age-old assumption that agriculture has to be driven by extension. This is visible in how much of the support from governments and development agencies tend to focus mainly on production while neglecting other value chain nodes such as logistics and markets.  More importantly, agriculture has…

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Chinyambera: The Enduring Traditional Dance in Bikita

By Nimrod Ushe (Arts and Culture Correspondent) Peresu Chikono is one of the prominent Zimbabwean traditional dancers of his time. Born in 1938,  at Chikuku in Bikita, he stood as one of the Chinyambera traditional dance shining stars. The traditional dance guru has performed his exuberant dances overseas, at a regional level and locally at…

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Sanyati Information Centre launched to give communities access to ICTs

Community Information Centres are key infrastructure that enables local communities to have access to Information Communication Technology (ICT) services, Minister Jenfan Muswere told delegates at the launch of the Sanyati Community Information Centre today. The launch comes as the Government has identified ICTs as one of the pillars and cornerstones for economic development.  “The Government…

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COVID-19: New report examines how to prevent future pandemics

UN Environment Programme Ebola, SARS, Zika, HIV/AIDS, West Nile fever and now COVID-19. These are some of the highest-profile diseases to emerge in the last several decades. And while they emerged in different parts of the world, they have one thing in common. They are what scientists call “zoonotic diseases,” infections that jump between animals…

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COVID-19: Africa Medical Supplies Platform experiences surge in the use by AU member states

Supply chain platform secures lifesaving COVID-19 treatment for 1 million Africans Expands to include African hospitals and Caribbean Community countries Following a successful launch of the Africa Medical Supplies Platform by the Chairperson of the African Union, His Excellency, the President of the Republic of South Africa, Cyril Matamela Ramaphosa on the 18th of June…

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Moody’s Affirms Afreximbank’s Credit Rating at Baa1

African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank), Africa’s foremost multilateral trade finance institution, announces that the global credit ratings agency Moody’s, on 14 July affirmed the Bank’s long-term credit rating at Baa1, with a stable outlook. The agency determines its rating for supranationals based on three criteria: capital adequacy, liquidity, and funding and strength of member support. Moody’s notes…

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Religious Leaders Speak Out Against South Korea’s Scapegoating of Church after Members Test Positive for COVID-19

Religious leaders and NGOs in association with the United Nations around the globe have raised their voices on the need to correct inappropriate persecution and human rights violations against a South Korea religious group, Shincheonji Church of Jesus. From Southern Africa, fourteen (14) religious leaders from the Christian, Islam, Hindu, the Church of Scientology, Hare…

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ECOZI, ECIS, ZNCWC welcome decision to defer the opening of schools

The Education Coalition Of Zimbabwe (ECOZI, Every Child In School – ECIS and the Zimbabwe National Council for the Welfare of Children (ZNCWC) are in support of and commend the cabinet decision to defer the reopening of schools for examination classes scheduled for July 28 in light of the rising number of confirmed Covid-19 infections. The…

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Qiniso Van Damme is M-Net’s first Bachelorette

Potential beaus, queue up quickly to join her once-in-a-lifetime quest for love! She was the first to step out of the limousine, onto the red carpet, and into the mansion in The Bachelor SA Season 2. She was the first to wow the #BachelorNation with her larger-than-life, what-you-see-is-what-you-get personality and big smile; and the first to kiss…

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ZTA commends tourism recovery efforts in the midst of COVID-19

The Zimbabwe Tourism Authority (ZTA) has commended the Ministries of Health and Child Care; Local Government; Finance and Economic Development; Environment, Climate, Tourism and Hospitality Industry; the Tourism Business Council of Zimbabwe as well as Government at large for their efforts and commitment towards the recovery of the Tourism Industry. The authority reminded operators in…

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Government to regularise informal settlements: Minister Garwe

By Anyway Yotamu With the current housing backlog standing at nearly 2, 5 million people on the waiting list, Government is redesigning all informal housing settlements in urban and peri-urban areas in a move meant to sanctify the illegal structures and give ownership to the occupiers. Informal housing settlements do not have water reticulation systems…

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Vaccinations drop due to COVID-19 outbreak: WHO and UNICEF

By Anyway Yotamu The levels of childhood immunizations against dangerous diseases such as measles, tetanus, and diphtheria have dropped alarmingly during the COVID-19 pandemic, putting millions of children at risk, United Nations agencies said on Wednesday the 15th of July 2020. “The avoidable suffering and death caused by children missing out on routine immunisations could…

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N85m Grand Prize for BBNaija Season 5 Winner

Season five of the ever-popular Big Brother Naija reality show launches on DStv this weekend, likely to get a big welcome from Zimbabwean viewers keen on 24/7 intrigue from this year’s housemates. According to Liz Dziva, publicity and public relations manager of MultiChoice Zimbabwe, this year’s show will feature a BBN house packed with 21housemates…

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Novartis launches a portfolio of medicines for symptomatic treatment of COVID-19

Portfolio will be sold at zero-profit to governments in up to 791 eligible countries during the pandemic and until a vaccine or curative treatment is available Portfolio of 15 generic and over-the-counter (OTC) medicines from Sandoz division addresses urgent unmet needs of low- and lower-middle-income countries to treat patients with COVID-19 symptoms; Portfolio will be…

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Pembi Bridge commissioned in Mvurwi

By Staff Reporter Vice President Kembo Mohadi officially commissioned Pembi River Bridge worth US$1.8 million close to Mvurwi town in Mashonaland Central. In a speech read on his behalf by the Vice President, President Emmerson Mnangagwa, said the government will continue to prioritise the allocation of resources for infrastructure development to improve the quality of lives…

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Turkey pledges to promote democracy and fight terrorism

His Excellency, Mr. Hakan Kivanc, the Ambassador of Turkey to Zimbabwe has reiterated his country’s commitment to fighting terrorism and promoting democracy worldwide. The Ambassador made the remarks on the occasion of the 15 July Feto Coup Attempt Briefing Meeting today Wednesday 15 July 2020 at the Embassy of the Republic of Turkey in Harare. “For us,…

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Mandela Mile Asks World To Step Up! With Virtual Party Honoring Nelson Mandela #forKofi

With the world on lockdown, Mandela Mile unites global leaders and Afro Nation artists for music and conversation with 3D audio technology Mandela Mile (https://MandelaMile.global/), the annual commemoration and global leadership challenge, will cap off international Mandela Day festivities with an online party on Sunday, 19 July 2020 from Midnight until 2:00 AM in Johannesburg, South…

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TelOne Network Operations Centre to improve business efficiency

The TelOne National Operations Centre officially launched in Harare today by the Minister of ICTs, Postal and Courier Services, Hon. Dr. Jenfan Muswere will ensure that service delivery to end-users becomes more efficient while businesses and individuals can now work with less disruption for guaranteed business into the future. Dr. Muswere made the remarks while…

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Overcoming The Biggest Barriers To Cloud Computing?

By Bernard Marr During the current coronavirus pandemic, cloud computing is playing an increasingly prominent part in many of our lives. From how we stay entertained, to socialising with friends and doing business, it’s fair to say that when things eventually return to normal many people will have a far greater appreciation of cloud and…

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Twelve African leaders selected for Facebook Community Accelerator Programme

Awarding up to $3 million, selected community leaders will receive up to $30,000 in funding As part of its focus in bringing people together and building communities, Facebook (www.Facebook.com) today announced the 12 African community leaders who have been selected to join Facebook’s Community Accelerator (https://bit.ly/2Wj59Hp), a six-month programme that aims to equip communities with the training,…

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Glytime Foods penetrates the regional market

By Anyway Yotamu Glytime Foods has made it into the regional markets despite financial challenges faced by the business community in the country, by securing a contract to supply its products into neighboring Zambia. The company specialises in the manufacturing of honey and healthy cereals. Speaking during a media tour organised by ZimTrade in Harare…

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7 Amazing Everyday Examples Of Nanotechnology In Action

By Bernard Marr Nanotechnology essentially means controlling matter on a tiny scale, at the atomic and molecular level. This sounds truly sci-fi, but can, in fact, be put to some very ordinary uses in surprisingly everyday products. In this article, we’ll explore common products that make use of nanotechnology – but first, let’s get a…

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Out of Tragedy Comes Opportunity: How Can Global Health Multilateralism Seize the Moment?

Julia Kaufman, Alexander Winch, Shu-Shu Tekle-Haimanot, and Kalipso Chalkidou How will the pandemic affect health services and financing across Africa? How can global health multilateralism play a more effective role in securing good health for all in the face of COVID-19? And how can health aid be most effectively targeted? Last month, CGD and the Global…

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Ecobank Group appoints Alain Nkontchou as Chairman

Mr. Nkontchou has always utilised his wealth of experience on the Board and the Ecobank Group looks forward to his successful and strong leadership The leading pan-African banking group, Ecobank (www.Ecobank.com), is delighted to announce the appointment of Mr Alain Nkontchou, a Cameroonian and Independent Non-Executive Director since 2015, as Board Chairman of its holding…

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AWIEF Launches Enterprise Development for Women-Owned Ventures in Green Energy Startup Incubator

The Startup Incubator programme is aimed at helping women turn their renewable and green energy enterprise idea into a product or service that customers want to buy The Africa Women Innovation and Entrepreneurship Forum (AWIEF) (http://www.AWIEForum.org) has launched a new initiative “Enterprise Development for Women-Owned Ventures in Green Energy” and is pleased to announce the…

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African Risk Capacity appoints Jennifer Blanke into its board

The African Risk Capacity Insurance Limited (ARC Ltd) has appointed Dr Jennifer Blanke to its Board of Directors. Dr Blanke was, until recently, the Vice-President for Agriculture, Human and Social Development of the African Development Bank Group, based in Abidjan, Cote d’Ivoire, where she was responsible for overseeing the strategy, lending and programming for a…

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Zee World putting safety first in COVID-19 times

Zee Entertainment’s popular General Entertainment Channel Zee World ensured its viewers safety by distributing face masks at various malls across South Africa. Cloth masks have been endorsed by the governments across the globe to help prevent the spread of COVID-19 and Zee World has been at the forefront of keeping its viewers safe through initiatives…

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DStv’s M-Net channel creates explosive entertainment with ‘Action Tuesdays’

Three hit series return to the channel with new seasons on 14 July Bad guys don’t stand a chance on M-Net’s action-packed Tuesday line-up.  On Tuesday 14 July, the number one channel on DStv Premium is hitting the bull’s eye with back-to-back new seasons of three of Hollywood’s biggest procedural shows: NCIS: Los Angeles,  S.W.A.T and FBI. Now in…

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