New blockchain-based community currencies to boost cash transfer aid

Red Cross and partners will develop community currencies to help cash-poor regions grow their own economies, thanks to a grant from Innovation Norway matched by private sector.  A new global network of blockchain-based community currencies will be developed by an international partnership to supplement direct cash and voucher assistance programs for vulnerable communities in developing…

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Dangarembga Cherishes Her Role As MultiChoice Talent Factory Mentor

As the MultiChoice Talent Factory initiative continues to have a positive impact on the film and television industry across Africa, more and more professionals already in the industry are recognising its worth and the potential it holds to increase the continental skills base and the amount of local content coming out of African countries. Longstanding…

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Musical Sensation D’banj to Collaborate with Afreximbank on IATF2020

Multi-talented Nigerian musical sensation Oladapo Daniel Oyebanjo, better known by his stage name D’banj, has announced that he will collaborate with the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) for the second Intra-African Trade Fair (IATF2020) scheduled to take place in Kigali in September 2020. D’banj, who visited the Afreximbank headquarters in Cairo on Thursday, was a key figure…

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Government hikes passport fees as Registrar-General clashes with Rights Commission

By Anyway Yotamu Government is set to increase passport fees significantly so as to enable the Registrar-General’s office to clear large backlogs, it has emerged. This was revealed by Minister of Home Affairs and Cultural Heritage Hon Kazembe Kazembe after touring the Central Registry Offices in Harare yesterday. “This will result in the rapid processing…

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Zimbabwe to utilise culinary expertise and other opportunities at Expo 2020 Dubai

By Joyce Mukucha As a developing nation seeking to intensify socio-economic revitalisation and move towards attaining an upper middle society by 2030, Zimbabwe is set to unpack vast opportunities through an interactive, exciting and educative programme as it will participate at the Expo 2020 Dubai. Zimbabwe will be exhibiting its culinary skills as well as…

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NetOne zero-rates all OneMoney transactions except 2% tax and Card Swipe charges

NetOne has introduced zero-rated transactions on all OneMoney transactions except the statutory 2% tax and card swipe charges, Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Lazarus Muchenje has said. “Effective today, we have introduced zero-rated transactions on all OneMoney transactions except the Statutory 2% tax and Card Swipe Charges. What this means is there will be no transaction…

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Young Talent Sub-Saharan Africa 2019 Awards L’Oréal-UNESCO For Women in Science Program

20 women researchers awarded Coming from 15 countries, these computer scientists, engineers or biologists, prove the diversity and crucial role of women’s scientific research on the continent On Friday in Dakar, as part of the 10th edition of its regional program For Women in Science, the L’Oréal Foundation (http://bit.ly/37vVPE0), alongside UNESCO held a ceremony honoring…

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Conference in Creative and Cultural Industries, Ease of Doing Business On Cards

By Anyway Yotamu The Ministry of Youths, Sports, Arts and Recreation is set to host a two-day Ease of Doing Business Conference in the city of Kings and Queens (Bulawayo)  from the 29th to 30th of this month. Speaking at a press conference, renowned artists Albert Nyathi and Sera Mpofu Sibanda said the Conference will be held…

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Shamiso Mutisi calls for reform of CSOs under the Kimberly Process

Shamiso Mtisi, the Coordinator of the Kimberly Process (KP) Civil Society Coalition has described the grouping as dysfunctional despite the tremendous efforts to find solutions to the many problems that the biggest diamond mining and trading sector is facing today.   “After three (3) years of excruciating negotiations on reform, the KP has said this…

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PAP resolves to work with civil society to speed up ratification of legal instruments

The East African Regional Caucus meeting has concluded in Nairobi following days of consultations between members of Pan-African Parliament (PAP) and civil society organizations from the region. The overarching recommendation from the three-day meeting called upon the PAP to collaborate with civil society organizations to build regional consensus in the promotion of African Union (AU)…

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MultiChoice Launches FOUR New Channels on DStv

CuriosityStream to delight fans of Factual entertainment CBS Justice to engage viewers with true crime documentaries & series Euronews to deliver trustworthy international news coverage A new serving of edutainment with learning channel, Da Vinci Four new channels are being launched on DStv during November, adding to the variety of information, entertainment and education content…

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Coca-Cola CEO, James Quincey in Africa, Defines Region as Company’s Future Growth Driver

Visiting Nigeria and South Africa, Quincey met with business and political leaders as the company scales up investments and looks forward to continued growth on the continent The Global CEO and Chairman of The Coca-Cola Company (https://www.Coca-ColaCompany.com/), James Quincey culminated a tour of Africa last week. Accompanied by his extended leadership team, the visit was…

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Zimbabwe-European Union Political Dialogue Deepens Mutual Cooperation

The second Zimbabwe-European Union Political Dialogue Meeting took place in Harare on 21 November 2019 and provided for the continuation of a wide-ranging engagement on priorities, shared objectives and areas for collaboration including: economic developments, trade and investment; human rights, democratisation, rule of law and good governance; development cooperation; humanitarian impact and climate change as…

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Showmax launches new plan aimed at increasing Africa’s access to Video on Demand

Subscription video on demand services haven’t fully addressed the needs of the majority of consumers in Africa, and the end result is take-up running well behind that seen in other economies. Showmax is now set to change this with the launch of a new product designed specifically for Africa featuring African content and live sport…

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MultiChoice Group hosts media showcase event in Johannesburg

Africa’s most-loved storyteller shares exciting content plans for 2020 MultiChoice Group (MCG) hosted its second annual media showcase, under the theme ‘Africa’s most-loved storyteller’, in Johannesburg today with representatives from across the African continent in attendance.   “Much has been achieved since our first showcase event,” shared Yolisa Phahle, MultiChoice Group CEO of General Entertainment….

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All Set for the 14th Edition of the African Economic Conference

More than 500 researchers, NGOs, policymakers will meet 2-4 December to promote jobs, entrepreneurship and capacity development for African youths It is in Sharm El Sheikh, Egyptian seaside town, nestled between the desert of the Sinai Peninsula and the Red Sea, that the 14th Edition of the African Economic Conference (AEC) (http://bit.ly/2O6yNvX) will take place. Slated for…

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Tourism and hospitality industry sectors key pillars for Zimbabwe’s economic recovery

By Byron Mutingwende   Government has identified the hospitality and tourism sectors as key pillars for economic recovery while emphasising on the need to align with the 4th Industrial Revolution.   This was revealed at the 2019 Hospitality Congress that kicked off in Mutare today and is running under the theme “Hospitality Stepping Into The…

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Uganda’s next agricultural tech entrepreneurs win government business with flagship project

Start-ups and innovators pitched for funding, business and support in front of a jury of experts at the Disruptive Agricultural Technology (DAT) Challenge and Conference.   A new generation of Ugandan entrepreneurs has won business opportunities with a flagship government project to help drive forward the digital revolution in agriculture. At an event in Kampala…

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MultiChoice Brings Some Festive Cheer: DStv customers score upgrades this Festive Season!

Viewers of several DStv bouquets  have a Christmas treat in store if they renew their subscriptions between now and Christmas, with the offer of a free upgrade to the next bouquet package at no extra cost. Liz Dziva, publicity and public relations manager of MultiChoice Zimbabwe, said the offer was valid from November 20 to December…

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We will fully restore service: EcoCash reassures customers

EcoCash has reassured the public that the process of stabilizing its new, more secure platform following a weekend upgrade, is nearly complete but has pleaded for patience as it works to “optimize” the performance of the service.   “We once again would like to thank our valued customers for bearing with us during this critical…

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World Export Development Forum puts focus on value addition for inclusive growth in one Africa

More than 1,000 participants from over 100 countries convene in Addis Ababa for the 19th World Export Development Forum ·         The theme of the meeting is Trade and Invest in One Africa, and is organized in conjunction with Africa Industrialization Week ·         For more information, please visit www.intracen.org/WEDF Inclusive economic growth across Africa hinges on ensuring greater value addition in manufacturing,…

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East Africa challenged to rise to the occasion and empower the PAP

The Pan-African Parliament (PAP) East African Regional Caucus has been urged to heed the call and ratify the Malabo Protocol during the opening ceremony of the consultation meeting currently underway in Nairobi, Kenya. The meeting is being held under the theme: “Building regional consensus on AU legal instruments and promoting the ratification of the protocol to…

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Zimbabwe Delegation In China Embraces digital translation applications

The tourism sector is fickle and highly competitive. Generally, for a destination to survive and enjoy a significant share of the market, there is need to keep up with the current travel and tourism industry trends. This is especially in areas pertaining to advancements in communication strategies which are vehicles for destination awareness and promotion….

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Effective Communication for Development Model Creates Conducive Environment for Women and Girls: ZiCHIRe

By Joyce Mukucha In the quest to ensure that social norms, attitudes and behaviours at societal, community, family and individual levels are transformed to eliminate violence against women and girls in Hopley, the Zimbabwe Community Health Intervention Research (ZiCHIRe-BC) is facilitating a Communication for Development (C4D) model which seeks to underpin transparency and accountability, collective…

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SheTrades Global calls for AfCFTA to reflect views of women entrepreneurs

Women businesses say African Continental Free Trade Area needs to deliver for women Inclusive social and economic development can only be attained through gender equality (Addis Ababa) – Transformational change in Africa requires the continent’s women to be fully included in trade and the economy, experts and policymakers told the SheTrades Global event taking place in Addis Ababa….

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Making open trade a reality in Africa

By Albert M. Muchanga and Arancha Gonzalèz On 1 July 1960, Ghana became a republic and Kwame Nkrumah was sworn into office as Ghana’s first president. Exactly 60 years later, on 1 July 2020, a longed-for objective of Nkrumah’s Pan-Africanist dream will become a reality when the first goods and services are set to be traded under the terms of the new African Continental Free Trade Area. It is also fitting that Accra, the…

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Selmor Mtukudzi emerges as one of the greatest music mentors in Zimbabwe

Mentoring of new talent in the arts and entertainment field is an essential ingredient in the process of bringing new performers into show business, and many newcomers have benefitted from the advice, guidance and kindness given to them by professionals already in the field. One such mentor is Selmor Mtukudzi, regarded nationally as entertainment royalty…

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Siemens Mechatronics Certification Centre Embraces 4th Industrial Revolution

By Byron Mutingwende in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia   The Siemens Mechatronics Certification Centre in Kenya has embraced the 4th Industrial Revolution, Prof Jean Bosco has said. Prof Bosco made the remarks during the on going Africa Industrialisation Week happening at the African Union Headquarters, in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia that is running under the theme, “Positioning…

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Restraint urged as Ecocash addresses migration post-cutover stabilisation challenges

In response to a barrage of criticism from subscribers who have become attached to the country’s leading mobile money transaction platform which underwent a system upgrade from Saturday, EcoCash has announced that it successfully migrated to a new platform over the weekend, and that it was now addressing post-cutover stabilisation issues.   “We successfully implemented…

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19th World Export Development Forum to focus on creating inclusive growth for one Africa

(Addis Ababa) – Sustainable economic growth and social development across Africa hinges on the successful implementation of the African Continental Free Trade Area, and that it be put into use by the continent’s private sector. This will be the key message coming out of the 19th World Export Development Forum taking place in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, this…

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AfCFTA presents Africa opportunity to reposition its industrial production frontier: Muchanga

By Byron Mutingwende in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia Ambassador Albert Muchanga, the Commissioner of Trade and Industry of the African Union Commission has said the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) presents an opportunity to the continent to reposition its industrial production frontier. The Commissioner made the remarks today at the African Union Headquarters in Addis…

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ZiCHIRe Engages Community Members in Curbing Gender Based Violence

By Joyce Mukucha and Anyway Yotamu The Zimbabwe Community Health Intervention Research (ZiCHIRe-BC), in an effort to eliminate Gender-Based Violence (GBV) and emotional damage is conducting a Spotlight Initiative programme through a Co-Creation platform where the organisation is roping in the community so that members can share the problems they are facing in as much…

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Availing Citizens National Documentation Key to Fundamental Human Right: ZHRC

By Joyce Mukucha The Zimbabwe Human Rights Commission (ZHRC) public hearings process on the National Inquiry on Access to Documentation in Zimbabwe for Harare Metropolitan Province roared into life aimed at resolving a human rights problem that is widespread and recurring thereby affecting a significant number of people in Zimbabwe pertaining the issuance of national documents….

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How informal food markets express African-oriented realities

By Charles Dhewa When you visit an African city and want to see practices that portray African identity and knowledge don’t believe what you see in hotels, colleges, formal schools or government departments. Your most important eye-opening destination is the informal mass market preferred by the majority. Besides farming communities and forests, informal markets are…

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Ethiopia’s Africa Unbound Museum: repository of history, culture and heritage

By Byron Mutingwende in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia One does not need to look beyond the Africa Unbound Museum located in the heart of Addis Ababa, Ethiopia where the history of the world and indeed that of the African continent is captured in a space that combines modernity with the past. The rare opportunity extended to…

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$1 Million Awarded to African Entrepreneurs in Grand Finale of the Jack Ma Foundation Africa Netpreneur Prize Initiative

The aim of the prize is to support and inspire the next generation of African entrepreneurs who are building a more sustainable and inclusive economy for the future Last night the Jack Ma Foundation hosted its first annual Africa Netpreneur Prize Initiative (ANPI) (https://www.Netpreneur.Africa/) grand finale awarding $1 million in prize money to 10 entrepreneurs…

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East Africa Regional Caucus to consult on AU legal instruments

A consultative meeting of the Pan-African Parliament (PAP) East African Regional Caucus will be held in Nairobi, Kenya, under the theme: Building regional consensus on AU legal instruments and promoting the ratification of the protocol to the constitutive act of the Pan-African parliament: engaging civil society organizations in the promotion of AU legal instruments, from 18 to…

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Enhanced Integrated Framework positively impacting least developed countries

By Byron Mutingwende in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia The Enhanced Integrated Framework (EIF) is positively impacting least developed countries (LDCs) by supporting trade that is closely tied to development goals to reduce poverty and improve lives. Deanna Ramsay, the Managing Editor of the Trade for Development News under IEF told journalists attending a training workshop in…

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Africa should take its destiny as it charts industrialisation pathway: Expert

By Byron Mutingwende in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia   Renowned industrialist Mr. Rongai Chizema, the Chief Technical Advisor of the African Union in the Department of Trade and Industry has called on African countries to leverage their rich and diverse natural resource endowments in order to drive social and economic transformation on the continent.    …

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