Masiyiwa talks about AVATT’s efforts in the Caribbean nations

Strive Masiyiwa, the African Union Special Envoy and a member of the AU’s COVID-19 Vaccine Acquisition Task Team (AVATT), has revealed his involvement in helping ship vaccines to the Jamaican Olympic team. Masiyiwa – the pan-African billionaire businessman and philanthropist who mentors millions of young African entrepreneurs through his Facebook blog with over 5.7 million…

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CABS launches a nostro offering for Non-Governmental Organisations

CABS, an established and strong brand in the Zimbabwe financial services market has introduced a Nostro offering for Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs) or Development Organisations.   The bank unveiled a Nostro account tailored for NGOs, placing it in a better position to offer a truly dedicated service to this sector. According to the 2022 Monetary Policy…

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EcoCash launches dedicated wallet for business payments

HARARE, Wednesday 20 June18 – Zimbabwe’s leading mobile money service EcoCash today unveiled a dedicated wallet for business payments. The business wallet, which represents the first time in Africa that an enterprise transactions service has been integrated onto a mobile money platform, will offer EcoCash merchants, agents, payroll wallet holders and billers full control of…

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COP29: Climate finance negotiations come to a standstill

Wellington Madumira, the National Coordinator of Climate Action Network (CAN) Zimbabwe has said as we reach the midpoint of COP29, it is deeply disturbing to witness the climate finance negotiations come to a standstill. He said developed nations continue to display a disturbing level of apathy, viewing vital climate finance as mere investments rather than…

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Bishops Healing Nations Council bringing souls to Jesus Christ

Writes Panashe Gwesu   Bishops Healing Nations Council, a new chapter in spiritual leadership and community healing was officially launched in Harare yesterday.   Addressing a crowd of hundreds, the founding president, Bishop Philein T. Muzira, who took the procession, talked about the organization’s mission of uniting spiritual leaders from diverse callings bishops, overseers, prophets,…

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Chitungwiza council to establish drugs rehabilitation centre

Writes Hopewell Chibvongodze Chitungwiza town council set to establish a drug rehabilitation centre to assist the community and government by treating drug and substance patients. This was said by the Chitungwiza Ward 16 councillor, Michael Mukashi when he spoke at the drug and substance abuse awareness campaign and march hosted by the Roman Catholic Church’s…

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El Niño and climate change cause drought in southern Africa

From Malawi and Mozambique to Zambia and Zimbabwe, down to Namibia and across to the grain belt of South Africa, a combination of the effects of climate change and the El Niño weather phenomenon has been causing drought, hunger and misery for months. The region, already vulnerable to extreme weather conditions, received only 80 percent of expected…

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Karoi Council spearheading development initiatives

Writes Nhau Mangirazi Karoi town council policymakers are calling for a holistic approach among stakeholders to foster social cohesion and development. Finance committee chairperson, Muzondiwa Savanje, made the remarks last week during a livelihood and citizens forum aimed at unpacking issues affecting people’s rights. The meeting was facilitated by Hurungwe Pastors Fraternity in partnership with…

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PWDs celebrate Criminal Procedure and Evidence Act (Chapter 9:07) Amendment

Writes Marlvin Ngiza The amendment of Section 193 of the Criminal Procedure and Evidence Act Chapter (9:07) which previously provided for the detention of people who are deaf or mute or both and did not provide sign language interpretation during court proceedings has been applauded with expressions that the development was going to necessitate access…

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Curtain comes down on Russia-Africa Parliamentary Speakers Conference

The curtain came down on a highly productive Russia-Africa Parliamentary Speakers’ Conference which ran from the 18th to the 21st of March 2023 in Moscow, Russia, more specifically under the precincts of the State Duma. Speaker of Parliament, Hon Advocate J.F.N Mudenda attended the Conference where he held a bilateral meeting with Hon. V.V. Volodin,…

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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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Government committed to integrating informal sector into the mainstream economy

The government says it is committed to fostering a more inclusive and competitive economic landscape and urgent need to integrate the informal sector into the mainstream economy. Public Service Labour and Social Welfare Deputy Minister, Mercy Dinha told delegates at the Business Environment Dialogue organised by the Tripartite Negotiating Forum (TNF) economic cluster, held in…

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Google, Nokia back HMD Global in funding round

Handset manufacturer HMD Global secured $230 million in funding to help accelerate growth plans, with Reuters naming Google, Qualcomm and Nokia Technologies among its investors. The company, best known for producing Nokia-branded handsets, noted the cash would be used to pursue growth in four target areas. Its aims are: make its 5G devices accessible globally, citing a…

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Giving scientific knowledge an indigenous face in developing countries

By Charles Dhewa The intersection between health and nutrition continues to be a grey area for ordinary people in many developing countries. There have not been serious efforts to develop appropriate ways of sharing nutrition knowledge with the majority. For instance, formal education systems have not done enough to move health and nutrition from being…

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Government spearheads Sustainable Wildlife Management Programme (SWMP) in Binga

As government spearheads Sustainable Wildlife Management Programme (SWMP) in Binga, there was a site visit to the arid district by the Secretary for Environment, Climate, Tourism, and Hospitality Industry Ambassador Raphael Tayerera Faranisi last week. Zimbabwe is a well-endowed country with flora and fauna and it is a sought-after destination because of all that it…

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WiPSU bemoans stifling of women’s rights to equal political participation

The gazetting of the National Assembly Candidates by Direct Election on the 22nd of June, 2018 and the candidates for Local Authorities is indicative of a political party system that persistently and systematically erodes women’s right to equal representation as evidenced by the appallingly low numbers of women being fielded by political parties in this July…

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Jacob Mutisi

School website and email should be mandatory in Zimbabwe

Writes Engineer Jacob Kudzayi Mutisi In today’s digital age, where technology permeates every aspect of our lives, educational institutions must adapt and embrace digital platforms. In Zimbabwe, schools should consider implementing school websites as an indispensable tool for fostering effective communication, promoting student engagement, and facilitating the acquisition of essential IT skills. By making school…

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LIMCOM 20th anniversary: Celebrating managing transboundary water issues

Own Correspondent November 2023 marks exactly 20 years since the four countries that share the Limpopo River – Botswana, Mozambique, South Africa, and Zimbabwe – signed the LIMCOM Agreement to establish the Limpopo Watercourse Commission (LIMCOM). We wish to pay tribute to those who conceptualized this common vision for LIMCOM Member States to work together…

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Tanyaradzwa Masiyiwa honoured

The Chief Executive Officer (CEO), and Co-founder of Simba Education, Tanyaradzwa Elizabeth Masiyiiwa has been awarded the Global Impact Award by the Global African Awards(GAA)in appreciating of her work and efforts in leadership and community circles. Other honorary award recipients will be presented with their awards on the virtual event, which will be live-streamed on…

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Want to watch What You Want, When You Want? Well, we have an app for that!

DStv Now Adding to the range of information, education and entertainment on DStv, subscribers are now accessing more content such as sport, films and TV series with the anytime-anywhere DStv Now app. Liz Dziva, publicity and public relations manager of MultiChoice Zimbabwe, said the app was free for DStv customers, allowing them to access the…

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Cynthia Chigwenya among Zimbabwean youths raising country’s flag at international stage

Zimbabwean Youths are making waves on the continent, taking a centre stage in socio-economic and political affairs. One such youth is Cynthia Chigwenya who doubles as the current African Union’s Ambassador for Southern Africa and a Program Coordinator for Political dialogue for Sub-Saharan Africa at Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung. Prior to that position, she was previously a researcher…

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NetOne celebrates International Day for Universal Access to Information

Mobile telephony giant NetOne yesterday belatedly joined the rest of the world, in commemorating the International Day for Universal Access to Information (IDUAI). As a key stakeholder in the Telecommunications & ICT sector, the company reckons the importance of the day which is significant in its inclusive thrust to ensure access to information for all….

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CKay to Headline Vic Falls Carnival 2023

The Vic Falls Carnival has announced that Nigerian singer-songwriter, CKay, will be headlining the 2023 Vic Falls Carnival Main Stage at Elephant Hills Resort, Zimbabwe which takes place from Friday 28th April to Sunday 30th April 2023. CKay, also known as ‘Africa’s Boyfriend’, is the rising star in the ever-burgeoning Afrobeats scene, spearheading a self-coined…

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Tablet market gets shot in the arm from pandemic

By Chris Donkin Global tablet shipments increased rapidly year-on-year in Q1, with the rate of growth estimated at its highest since 2013 as demand for devices to support remote working during the Covid-19 (coronavirus) pandemic boosted sales. Reports from Canalys and IDC both pointed to “outstanding growth” in Q1, which the former estimated as increasing…

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Parliament urged to speed up alignment of laws to strengthen migrant legislation for rights promotion

The Ninth Parliament of Zimbabwe has been urged to expedite total re-alignment of the laws to the Constitution so as to strengthen migration legislation that promotes migrant rights.   Dr. James Tsabora, a Consultant with the Centre for Applied Legal Research in his address to Parliamentarians at a workshop on migration underway in Kadoma said…

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Clean mining gains foothold in Mozambique

By Grace Goodrich In addition to sizable gas reserves found offshore, Mozambique is home to commercially significant deposits of coal, gold, graphite, ilmenite, iron ore, titanium, copper, tantalum and bauxite, to name a few. While COVID-19 may have disrupted mining operations in terms of site closures and reduced export earnings, demand for precious minerals and…

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Indefinite suspension of by-elections undercuts the Constitution: ZESN

The Zimbabwe Election Support Network (ZESN) has expressed concern over the indefinite suspension of by-elections by Hon Constantino Chiwenga, the Minister of Health and Child Care who is also the Vice President of the Republic of Zimbabwe. The independent electoral body said the move taken as a health emergency COVID-19 response undercuts Constitutional principles on…

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Climate-smart agriculture: How satellite technology can help

Following July 2023, confirmed as Earth’s hottest month on record, UNCTAD and its partners are ramping up efforts to help developing countries use satellite technology to make farming more climate resilient. With extreme weather events becoming more intense and frequent, agricultural adaptation to climate change is key to minimizing crop loss and fighting global hunger. Driven…

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BMA disrupts human and child smuggling operations at Beitbridge and Limpopo Ports of Entry

The Border Management Authority (BMA) continues to intensify efforts to safeguard South Africa’s ports of entry and ensure the protection of vulnerable individuals. Recent operations at the Beitbridge and Lebombo Ports of Entry have resulted in significant breakthroughs in disrupting illegal activities, including human and child smuggling. On Friday, 6 December 2024, vigilant BMA border…

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No compromise on sovereignty, equal status: TRNC President tells UN envoy

Writes Mehmet Kemal Firik The president of the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC) reiterated the uncompromising position of the Turkish Cypriot side to the UN representative on Wednesday regarding sovereign equality and equal international status for official negotiations with the Greek Cypriot side in Cyprus. In a meeting held at the presidential office, Ersin…

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Ngororombe: The tenacity of living heritage through dance and entertainment

By Nimorod Ushe Bikita District is a melting pot where the cultural belief and behaviour of Ngororombe traditional dance and music has been nurtured over the years. Background of Ngororombe traditional dance in Bikita Located few kilometres north of Chikuku Township is a place known as Gangare. Probably, it is the cradle of Ngororombe traditional…

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Altice Dominicana and iBASIS ink Voice & Mobile Services deal

Successful outsourcing model extended after a four-year partnership Collaboration expanded to mobile services amid inbound roaming growth   iBASIS, the leading provider of communications solutions for operators and digital players worldwide, and Altice Dominicana, one of the leading mobile networks in the Dominican Republic, announced today that they have renewed their successful outsourcing agreement for…

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