Afreximbank Announces $500-Million Facility for Nigerian Manufacturers

The African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) will allocate $500 million from its Nigeria-Africa Trade and Investment Promotion Programme to support Nigerian manufacturers to take advantage of the opportunities offered by the African Continental Free Trade Area (AFCFTA) agreement, Bank President Prof. Benedict Oramah, has announced in Lagos. Prof. Oramah, who was the Guest Speaker at the…

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Inaugural Business Process Outsourcing and Contact Centre Conference for Zimbabwe

By Joyce Mukucha The Contact Centre Association of Zimbabwe (CCAZ) has partnered different stakeholders in hosting the Zimbabwe’s first Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) and Contact Centre Conference in an effort aimed at forming part of the first large scale developmental initiative that will position Zimbabwe as a global BPO and Contact Centre destination. The BPO…

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Cape Town to Host South Africa Leg of Annual Peace Summit

In September, the “2019 HWPL World Peace Summit” will be hosted in over 130 locations in 87 countries including South Africa, United Kingdom, Russia, and the United States of America in cooperation between international peace NGO Heavenly Culture, World Peace Restoration of Light (HWPL) and international civil society organisations and governments. With the theme of…

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ITC and Visa Partner to Empower Women-Led Businesses to Trade Globally

The International Trade Centre (ITC) and Visa (NYSE: V) today launched a partnership to increase the participation of micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) and women-led businesses in international trade. The announcement was made at the 28th World Economic Forum Africa taking place in Cape Town, South Africa. The Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) – outlining a framework of…

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Inaugural graduation for MultiChoice Talent Factory Southern Africa Academy

MultiChoice Africa has launched the first graduates of its MultiChoice Talent Factory Academy for Southern Africa into the African film and television industry, hosting the graduation ceremony for the class of 2018-19 that included two Zimbabweans. The 20 students have completed a rigorous 12-month film training programme, honing and sharpening their skills for careers within the…

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PAP dismayed by violent situation in South Africa

Roger Nkondo Dang, the President of the Pan-African Parliament (PAP) has learnt with sadness and great dismay, the reports of acts of violence targeted at foreign African nationals in some parts of our sister country, South Africa. The violence and tension are seemingly spreading into other parts of the Continent, leading into displacement of helpless…

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Resource Centre and Secondary School for Science and Technology Launched

Primary and Secondary Education Minister, Professor Paul Mavima has officiated at the ground breaking ceremony for the establishment of Glenview Mufakose District Resource Centre and a Secondary School for Science and Technology. In his keynote address at the groundbreaking ceremony in Glenview on 4 September 2019, Professor Mavima said the Glenview Mufakose district had secured…

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Green enterPRIZE Innovation Challenge creates employment, supports sustainable enterprise development

By Byron Mutingwende   The Green enterPRIZE Innovation Challenge has been hailed for creating employment for the youths and supporting sustainable enterprise development.   The Acting Minister of Public Service, Labour and Social Welfare, Mr. Ziyambi Ziyambiat made the remarks at the official launch of the International Labour Organisation (ILO) 2019 Northern Region Green enterPRIZE…

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Chinese companies commit $1.4 Billion USD investment into Bankable Energy projects in Africa

The African Energy Chamber secured over $1.4bn in intentions to invest in Africa’s bankable projects in mining, oil & gas, power and renewables The African Energy Chamber (https://EnergyChamber.org) has just concluded a one-week working visit in Beijing where it met with senior officials from the Chinese government, heads of state-owned energy companies, and executives and entrepreneurs…

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“Mafikizolo Back in Town Concert” still going on as planned

Proma Events have assured merry-makers that the “Mafikizolo Back in Town Concert” is still going on as planned despite ongoing xenophobic attacks in South Africa. “We do expect the South African pop outfit in town this Friday around midday ahead of their performance later that evening at HICC. Of course the Mafikizolo Harare Show comes…

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SA Xenophobic attacks: Chamisa calls for African brotherhood and sisterhood

MDC Alliance President Nelson Chamisa has said the attacks against fellow Africans in South Africa are appalling and heartbreaking and insisted on the need for African brotherhood and sisterhood consistent with the timeless wisdom of Ubuntu. The maverick politician said it  is inimical to Ubuntu for Africans to rise against each other. He said he was…

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MultiChoice Talent Factory: feature films produced by the Academy’s Class of 2019!

 ‘Savannah Skies’ and ‘The Painting’  launched at an exclusive VIP screening   ·         Films to also make their debut on DStv’s Zambezi Magic Two original feature films produced by students at the MultiChoice Talent Factory Academy for Southern Africa were  given a joint premiere in Lusaka last week and will now be given greater exposure across the region. Liz Dziva, publicity…

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Vendors agree to pay $10 weekly to boost City of Gweru annual revenue

By Abigail Mzimbawakhe (Midlands Correspondent) Vendors at the Kudzanai Bus Terminus have agreed to pay a fee of $10 per week to complement the income of over $720 000 by realised Gweru City Council (GCC) annually. Gweru Vendors Association (GVA) representatives through the Zimbabwe Chamber for Small to Medium Enterprises (ZCSME) have proposed to make…

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How African mass markets harness the benefits of diversity

By Charles Dhewa Unlike formal markets that tend to promote a narrow selection of commodities easy for commercialisation, African mass markets are a true expression of a country’s food diversity. To the extent they are more associated with social class, middle class in particular, formal markets like supermarkets do not often stock indigenous food which…

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See the World! TECNO CAMON 12 with Latest Camera Technology Is Coming Soon

CAMON series is the best voice of TECNO performance It’s heard that global premier mobile phone brand TECNO Mobile (www.TECNO-Mobile.com) will unveil its camera smartphone CAMON 12 series on September 5th. With aim to build reputed camera smartphone, it’s said CAMON 12 series will be not only Selfie, which is the most remarkable feature of…

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Sanganai Hlanganani World Tourism Expo Poised for Success: ZTA

By Tatenda Mujeyi All is set for the Sanganai/ Hlanganani Tourism Expo to be held at the Zimbabwe International Exhibition Centre from the 12th to the 14th in Bulawayo. The organisers, the Zimbabwe Tourism Authority (ZTA) emphasised their preparedness and commitment to make this year’s event a success. “We are committed to making this a…

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Zimbabwe Post-Cyclone Idai Recovery Projects Launched

By Joyce Mukucha The African Development Bank (AFDB) in partnership with the World Bank launched a Zimbabwe Idai Recovery Project (ZIRP) and the Idai Emergency Recovery and Resilience Project (IERRP) in an effort to bring profound relief in the affected areas. The World Bank provided a $72 million grant for the ZIRP which will provide…

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Zimnat partners Access Finance to provide bureaux de change

Zimnat customers can now obtain bureau de change services at selected Zimnat branches across the country, following the establishment of a partnership between Zimnat General Insurance and Access Finance for the provision of these services. Zimnat offers businesses and individuals a variety of products that include motor insurance, home insurance, life assurance, travel insurance, funeral…

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Shurugwi residents plead for ZUPCO buses

Abigail Mzimbawakhe (Midlands Correspondent) Villagers from Dorset and Damba in Shurugwi have asked the government to introduce the Zimbabwe United Passenger Company (ZUPCO) buses in the remote areas of the district as they are finding it hard to travel due to unaffordable prices by commuter omnibus buses. Exorbitant fares by kombi operators have increased by…

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Human rights organisations urge African leaders to end enforced disappearances

During the commemoration of  the International Day of the Victims of Enforced Disappearance held on 30 August 2019, five leading human rights organisations called on African states to end the use of enforced disappearances and ensure justice and reparations for thousands of victims in Africa. They argued that for decades, thousands of people including government…

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Farmers trained on importance of on-farm feed formulation

By Byron Mutingwende   Farmers attending the Zimbabwe Council of Churches (ZCC) workshop in the Hatfield area of Harare have been capacitated on the importance of on-farm feed formulation.   In his presentation to the farmers, Emmanuel Nyahangare, the Animal Nutritionist Lecturer at the University of Zimbabwe said it is important for farmers to utilise…

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Parirenyatwa Radiotherapy Machines Dysfunctional

By Joyce Mukucha Despite the fact that Parirenyatwa Hospital has been profoundly refurbished, it has become worrisome that all the machines at the radio therapy centre are defunct thereby affecting service delivery. Speaking during an assessment tour of the maternity wards, radiology, and other sections of the hospital that have been refurbished, Minister of Health…

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Harare City Council Launches Urban Renewal Program In Pursuit of Attaining World-Class City Status

By Tatenda Mujeyi The City of Harare has launched the urban renewal program which is aimed at fulfilling the vision of becoming a world Class City by 2020. “I am honoured to be addressing you at this important event, an event which will culminate into the transformation of Harare into a smart and beautiful city,”…

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Ban on demonstrations: Who will police regulatory authority?

By Farai Chirimumimba It’s fair to say that the government is now trolling sections 56 and 59 of the Constitution that talk of equal treatment before the law and give citizens right to peaceful demonstrations respectively. I hope the courts haven’t decided to be concocted in this shame. In a recent press conference, the minister…

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Padenga Holdings Acquires 50.1% stake in Dallaglio Investments

By Tatenda Mujeyi Padenga Holdings Limited this week finalised acquiring a 50.1 controlling stake in Dallaglio Investments Private limited a mining firm at an extra ordinary general meeting in Harare. The acquisition is worth US$20 million with transaction structured around capital injection into the expansion of Dallagio’s operations. “The proposed transaction in which Padenga will…

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How Interactive Videos Changes Everything About E-Learning

E-learning is rapidly becoming the favourite method for learning around the world. The convenience of time and location that e-learning affords is the primary reason that makes e-learning so accessible. The widespread availability of the internet in even the most remote locations make e-learning accessible to everyone who wants to learn. Traditionally e-learning uses slides…

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Yemen: MSF admits 51 wounded casualties within a few hours amid chaos in Aden

Wednesday 28 August saw heavy fighting in Aden between various armed groups, principally forces loyal to President Hadi opposing the southern separatist movement. In the space of a few hours, Doctors Without Borders’ (MSF) teams admitted 51 wounded casualties. 10 were dead on arrival.     “It’s total chaos here. There was fighting in the…

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Swiss donor Sound Prosperity comes to aid of Gweru residents

By Abigail Mzimbawakhe (Midlands Correspondent) Thousands of Mkoba residents are set to benefit from income generating projects that are to be funded by a Switzerland based donor, Sound Prosperity. Sound Prosperity is aimed at helping people to earn a living through giving them money to start projects. The organisation began its programmes in Gweru in…

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NAC in HIV anti-stigma clean up campaign

Abigail Mzimbawakhe (Midlands Correspondent) In a bid to fight HIV, the National AIDS Council (NAC) recently joined forces with Gweru artists and DJs to carry out an HIV anti-stigma clean-up campaign at Mkoba 6 Shopping Centre. NAC District AIDS Coordinator, Murari Hwingwiri said the clean-up campaign was mainly aimed at dragging attention of the people…

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MUFG signs Memorandum of Understanding with African Export-Import Bank

MUFG Bank today in Yokohama City, Japan, announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) to provide a broad framework for collaboration between the two organisations. Signed on Tuesday at the seventh TICAD event in Japan, the MOU will further strengthen the relationship between MUFG and Afreximbank, allowing for…

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