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Telecommunication innovations offer vast opportunities for development of smart cities

Innovations and technological advancements in telecommunication play an important role in the development of smart cities, Hilda Mutseyekwa, the Postal and Telecommunication Regulatory Authority of Zimbabwe (POTRAZ)’ s Head of Economics, Tariffs and Competition has said. She was speaking at a workshop in Harare, as a representative of POTRAZ Director-General, Dr. Gift Machengete, held on…

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ZINASU calls for reintroduction of student grants

By Marlvin Ngiza A call has been made to the government to reintroduce student grants in order to make tertiary education affordable. This follows a demonstration that happened at Telone Centre For Learning recently. Zimbabwe National Students Union (ZINASU) Spokesperson Lenon Mazuru said if grants are brought back and subsidies on education are introduced, tertiary…

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Delimitation exercise vital for integrity of electoral process: ZESN

The Zimbabwe Election Support Network (ZESN) contends that the delimitation exercise is vital for the integrity of the electoral process. The electoral body said the delimitation of electoral boundaries into wards and constituencies is a critical aspect of constitutional states that follow the principle of representative democracy. According to ZESN, the size of wards and…

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Fully Comply with Principles of Election Management: ZEC urged

Following the the ongoing announcement of House of Assembly results, the Election Resource Centre (ERC) has urged the Zimbabwe Electoral Commission (ZEC) to uphold transparency, accountability and verifiability. “Full compliance with these principles and standards will go a long way in managing some of the tensions that are already threatening the peace that has broadly…

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Tuku speaks against Xenophobia

Superstar Oliver ‘Tuku’ Mtukudzi has castigated the xenophobic violence that has spread across South Africa claiming at least seven lives. Several thousands of foreign nationals, Zimbabweans among them have been displaced from their homes to find shelter at camps set up across South Africa in fear for their lives. In a media release, Tuku said…

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National Biodiversity Economy report launched

The National Biodiversity Economy report was launched in Harare today. The Ministry of Environment, Climate, Tourism and Hospitality Industry with support from the African Wildlife Foundation commissioned a National Biodiversity Economy study on the 15th of June 2021 to provide insight into the contribution of biodiversity to the economy of Zimbabwe and inform a planning…

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The Elizabeth Taylor Human Rights Award honours Kenyan lawyer Allan Achesa Maleche

The International AIDS Society (IAS), amfAR and The Elizabeth Taylor AIDS Foundation have announced that the Elizabeth Taylor Human Rights Award will be presented to the pioneering Kenyan attorney, Allan Achesa Maleche, at the 22nd International AIDS Conference (AIDS 2018) in Amsterdam, the Netherlands. “Allan Maleche knows that the law is a powerful tool to…

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Fish Farmers Urged to Improve Productivity, Contribute to Industry’ Growth this 2022

By Joyce Mukucha Zimbabwean fish farmers have been encouraged to work hard and yield positive results in terms of productivity and at the same time ensure that mistakes that happened in 2021 in the aquaculture sector are not repeated. In his New Year message, the Zimbabwe Productive Farmers Association (ZPFA) Chairperson of Development and Outreach…

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Zimbabwe’s Independence: ZIMCODD spotlights urgent need to address socio-economic challenges

Zimbabwe Coalition on Debt and Development (ZIMCODD) As Zimbabwe marked its 44th Independence Day under the theme “Unity, Peace, and Development towards Vision 2030,” it is crucial to reflect on both the progress made and the persistent challenges facing our nation. Despite strides in various sectors, Zimbabwe continues to grapple with significant socio-economic issues that…

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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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Digital Payments: A Crucial Step in the Financial Inclusion Endgame

By Andy Jury (CEO of Mukuru) In years gone by, pages such as these have been awash with articles and opinions about fintechs and their potential to drive financial inclusion and improve the lives of millions of unbanked and underserved communities. While these opinions have been crucial in raising awareness, the discussion should now shift…

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Building globally sustainable food systems

Fellows from six African countries this week joined colleagues at Leeds to strengthen networks and build research and leadership skills, helping to bring sustainable change in African food systems. The Food Systems Research Network for Africa (FSNet-Africa) works with early-career researchers in Ghana, Kenya, Malawi, South Africa, Tanzania and Zambia. The aim is to build…

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Theatre in the Park gives space for free thought

In their first installment of a well-structured artistic act called Poetic Dances – Aspirations in Proverbs, Theatre in the Park and Rooftop Promotions are giving a deserved platform for inter-generational dialogue to the ordinary people. A piece of artwork aptly dubbed Gorerino Hakurarwi Tisina Kuzvigadzira will be performed at Theatre in the Park on Friday…

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Accountable management of resources critical to meeting RISDP’s goals

Socially accountable management and use of available resources are critical to meeting the Southern African Development Community (SADC)’s Regional Indicative Strategic Development Plan 2020-2030 (RISDP), a Non-state Actors (NSA) dialogue in Harare has heard.   This came to the fore today at the dialogue running in Harare from 14 to 15 August 2024 that is…

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Governments urged to attach green strings to long-term coronavirus recovery plans

Governments and financial institutions are under growing pressure to make economic bailouts designed to counter the coronavirus pandemic dependent on climate action in the longer term. Over the last week, hundreds of billions of dollars worth of stopgap measures have been announced to fight the coronavirus and limit economic shortfalls. In the US, industries are…

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Workshop provides investment opportunities for women in agriculture and business

As the global world embraces the empowerment of women through the theme ‘Global Innovation’, Zimbabwe Women in Agribusiness in collaboration with the Ministry Of Women Affairs, Community DEVELOPMENT, and Small and Medium Enterprise and Zimbabwe National Chamber of Small to Medium Enterprise is today conducting a workshop under the theme: INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES FOR WOMEN IN…

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PAP holds March Committee Sittings

The March Sitting of the Permanent Committees of the Pan African Parliament (PAP) will take place in Midrand, from the 2nd to the 09th at the PAP precincts located at 19 Richards Drive, Gallagher Estate. At least 200 Legislators representing various African countries are expected to convene and work on this agenda under the theme “Winning the Fight…

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ZESN reiterates calls for an all-inclusive national dialogue

By ZESN Information The Zimbabwe Election Support Network (ZESN) notes efforts by political parties that participated in the 30 July 2018 harmonised elections to engage in dialogue. The network also notes that some political parties which participated in the harmonised elections are not participating in the political dialogue raising  issues around the legitimacy of the dialogue,…

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Small Islands Developing States (SIDS) highly vulnerable to climate change

Mauritius is one of the Small Islands Developing States (SIDS), that is highly vulnerable to climate change due to its smallness, remoteness and exposure to natural hazards.   This was revealed by Dharamraj Deenoo, the Deputy Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Social Security, Environment and Sustainable Development in his presentation at the Vulnerability Assessment…

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Policies and development should prioritise the poor: AAZ social justice manifesto

Those living in poverty and suffering inequalities and injustices should be at the centre of policies and development, the Action Aid Zimbabwe (AAZ)’s Social Justice Manifesto reveals. “The Social Justice Manifesto we are launching today (Sunday 29 July 2018) is a product of ActionAid Zimbabwe’s two (2) decades of work with people living in poverty…

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United Nations Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework aligns with NDS1

The United Nations Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework (UNSDCF) aligns with Zimbabwe’s National Development Strategy 1 (NDS1) aimed at achieving economic growth and stability, food and nutrition security, structural transformation, and value chains among many common priorities. These were the sentiments of Mr. Spencer Dube, the Acting Chief Director of Political Affairs in the Ministry of…

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Hands on the deck for PAP as Chief Charumbira delivers performance review report

There is a deliberate change in the thrust of the new Bureau of the Pan African Parliament (PAP), from merely activity-based reporting to results-based reporting, Chief Fortune Charumbira, the President of the African union’s legislative organ has said. The President of the Pan-African Parliament made the remarks while delivering a performance review report of the…

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Econet showcases cutting edge technology, innovation at the Zimbabwe Agricultural Show

Econet Wireless, the leading telecoms and technology company in Zimbabwe, is once again showcasing a wide array of innovative and technology-driven applications at their Zimbabwe Agriculture Show (ZAS) stand this week. The company’s exhibition this year features activations and demonstrations from Econet products which include BidBuddie, BuddieBeatz, Elevate, Connected Lifestyle and many more. The company’s…

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Urban local authorities urged to embrace climate change adaptation strategies

By Byron Mutingwende   The ministry of water resources development and climate has introduced the National Adaption Plan (NAP) process to urban authorities to reduce their vulnerability to climate change impacts and facilitate the integration of climate change adaptation into their planning processes.   The National Adaptation Planning is a flexible process that builds on…

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Econet Data and SMS Bundle Review: Tariffs Remain competitive in the Region

By Byron Mutingwende Despite announcing a data and SMS tariff adjustment starting September 23, 2019, Econet’s tariffs remain competitive in the region. The leading mobile network operator by both subscriber base and network coverage has announced another price adjustment for its data and SMS bundles as telco operating costs and other prices of other goods…

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National Sports Stadium Facelift: Minister Coventry happy with the progress

By Anyway Yotamu Youth, Sport, Arts, and Recreation Minister, Kirsty Coventry was pleased by the progress on uplifting the National Sports Stadium when she on Wednesday 6th of May 2020 toured the sporting facility accompanied by the Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Dr. Thokozile Chitepo, Sports and Recreation Commission Director-General Prince Mupazviriho, officials from the…

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