Cryptocurrency is the new gold: Nzvedaz Bitcoin Academy

Vengai Dzvedere, the Director of Nzedaz Bitcoin Academy and Corporate Director of United States-based Nui International has said that cryptocurrency is the new gold as far as investment is concerned. He was speaking during his company’s business presentation seminar held at the Batanai Mall in Harare that focused on the introduction to cryptocurrency and live…

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No going back on bridging the digital divide: ICT Minister

Dr. Jenfan Muswere, the Minister of Information Communication Technology (ICT), Postal and Courier Services is leaving no stone unturned in his quest to bridge the digital divide countrywide.   Yesterday, the minister commissioned and launched three Public Finance Management Kiosks and six school Information Communication Technology Laboratories in the Midlands Province.   That augurs well…

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Interest-free revolving loans boost Zvimba youths businesses

Zvimba – Young business owners in various parts of Zvimba South Constituency are basking in glory as their businesses including grocery selling, poultry, and agro-based processing got a financial boost through the Constituency Youth Business Revolving Fund. The Fund which is a free interest revolving fund was set up by Zvimba North Constituency Member of…

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Councillor pledges own transport to local authority to collect garbage

By Lovemore Chazingwa In a bid to discourage residents and stakeholders from dumping garbage at undesignated sites, Ward 11 councillor Cosmas Dhaka, has joined forces with the local authority to collect filth dumped indiscriminately and deposit it at the city main dumpsite. The health-promoting exercise was carried out last Sunday in the Waverly suburb. The…

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Wetlands vital for people and nature: ZELA

By Zimbabwe Environmental Law Association (ZELA) Wetlands provide numerous environmental, economic, and social services such as pollutant removal, wildlife habitat, groundwater recharge, and carbon sequestration.[1] They play a crucial role in climate change mitigation by trapping carbon thereby reducing greenhouse gases, a major contributor to global warming. Wetlands also help cities to adapt to climate…

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Councillor bemoans increase in drug abuse in Hatcliffe

By Desire Tshuma A Hatcliffe councillor has bemoaned an increase in drug abuse among the youths despite efforts by non-governmental organisations working with the government towards eliminating the scourge. Crystal meth,dagga, mutoriro, guka, musombodhiya are the most abused drugs among youths, especially in high-density suburbs. Following this, there has been a spate of robberies in…

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CSOs amplify calls for preserving wetlands to mitigate climate change

By Sowell Chikwari Civil society organisations have raised concerns over the decimation of wetlands in urban peripheries owing to housing construction and agricultural activities as it negatively impacts the environmental ecosystem. The City of Harare is among the most affected cities in terms of the depletion of wetlands, a situation that has grossly affected the…

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Zimnat partners Sanlam to award high-flyers in financial journalism

Zimnat, one of the leading financial services groups, today announced the opening of Zimbabwean submissions for the 2021 Sanlam Awards for Excellence in Financial Journalism, one of the leading prizes in Africa recognizing exceptional business journalism since 1974 hosted by its partner organization, Sanlam group. The awards are open for works in print, radio, television,…

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Gemma Griffiths Releases Sophomore E.P.

By Ronnie Chisamba   Celebrated singer, songwriter, and musician, Gemma Griffiths officially released her second E.P  on social media platforms on Friday last week. Titled ‘A Girl from Harare’, the E.P is a 9-track offering.   Kwale, Don’t Worry, Raspberry, Just my luck, City life (featuring Fresh Like UHHH), Weather, Tipontinto (featuring Lioness), Down and…

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Criminal Procedure and Evidence Bill before the Botswana Parliament shocking: SAEF

The Southern African Editors’ Forum (SAEF) has said it is deeply alarmed at what is about to happen in Botswana – the thwarting and suppression of free expression among its people and by extension the media through the contemplated Criminal Procedure and Evidence Bill. SAEF joined the Botswana Editors’ Forum (BEF) and the African Editors…

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NetOne showcases technological advancement with virtual launch of Makhanani base station

In a first that demonstrated that it is indeed a technological giant, NetOne virtually connected subscribers based in Chiredzi online to the Makhanani Base Station that was launched and commissioned yesterday. The commissioning of the Makhanani Base Station coincided with that of the Chiredzi Community Information Centre and the four schools’ ICT laboratories for Chiredzi…

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Churches raise red flag on some aspects of proposed PVO Bill

Church leaders under the banner of the Zimbabwe Heads of Christian Denominations (ZHOCD) have expressed concern over some aspects of the proposed Private Voluntary Organization’s Amendment (PVO) Bill. The ZHOCD made up of the Evangelical Fellowship of Zimbabwe (EFZ), Zimbabwe Catholic Bishops’ Conference (ZCBC), Zimbabwe Council of Churches (ZCC), and Union for Development of Apostolic and…

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Churches, CSOs partner to promote community development, peace

By Joyce Mukucha The Zimbabwe Council of Churches (ZCC) in partnership with civil society organisations (CSOs) is playing a crucial role in proclaiming and urging citizens to live with peace and unity towards national development. Celebrating the CSOs Week in Harare on the 26th of January 2022, representatives of various organisations highlighted that the commemorations…

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First, Second Republics budget transparency comparative analysis

By Coalition on Debt and Development In November 2017, the country witnessed a change of leadership from the Mugabe administration which held the reins of power since the attainment of independence in 1980 to the current administration led by President E.D Mnangagwa. The current administration promised to reform the country including in the political, economic,…

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Brendan Taylor banned under ICC Anti-corruption Code and Anti-doping Code

Former Zimbabwe captain Brendan Taylor has been banned from all cricket for three and a half years after he accepted breaching four charges of the ICC Anti-Corruption Code and, separately, one charge of the ICC Anti-Doping Code. Mr. Taylor admitted to being in breach of the following provisions of the ICC Anti-Corruption Code: Article 2.4.2 – Failing…

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Nestlé announces innovative plan to tackle child labour risks

Nestlé (www.Nestle.com) announced a new plan to tackle child labor risks in cocoa production. At the center is an innovative income accelerator program, which aims to improve the livelihoods of cocoa farming families, while also advancing regenerative agriculture practices and gender equality. A cash incentive will be paid directly to cocoa-farming households for certain activities…

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ICT Labs to improve schools’ digital knowledge, accessibility

The Minister of Information Communication Technology, Postal and Courier services, Dr. Jenfan Muswere on Tuesday commissioned two information communication technology (ICT) labs for Domboramwari High School and Epworth Primary School, a development aimed at assisting all learners to have easy access to and knowledge of ICTs not only in the classroom but virtually from any…

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ICT Ministry elevates Bulawayo to a digital giant

Motivated by a special obligation to make sure that all Zimbabweans, regardless of geographical location should have digital access, the Ministry of Information Communication Technology (ICT), Postal and Courier Services in Bulawayo yesterday launched and commissioned critical infrastructure in the city towards that goal. Bulawayo was fortunate to see the launch and commissioning of an…

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Industry 4.0: The 4 Emerging Technologies Transforming Manufacturing

By Bernard Marr Manufacturing has always been a technology-driven industry. But now more than ever, the forces of digital transformation are impacting every business, bringing new and exciting possibilities but also a great number of challenges. Four technologies, in particular, have the potential to be particularly revolutionary. Learning to effectively leverage them without falling foul…

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Harare City Council abandons service delivery: HRT

By Joyce Mukucha The residents of Harare have blamed the City Council for providing poor service delivery highlighting that expected critical needs such as refuse collection, adequate water, and sewer system management among others were not satisfying. This was revealed during a press club discussion organised by the Zimbabwe Union of Journalists (ZUJ) in Harare…

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African Sun pledges support to ZTA on tourism recovery

Zimbabwe Tourism Authority Acting Chief Executive, Givemore Chidzidzi, and his team took time to meet with Peter Saungweme who was recently appointed CEO for hospitality giant African Sun Limited. The introductory meeting was led by the venerable outgoing mentor Ed Shangwa. In the meeting, both entities pledged to make provisions for collaborative efforts aimed at…

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M-Net, MultiChoice to train Zimbabwean filmmakers

Zimbabwean film-making teams are being invited to join an online workshop on all aspects of production, to be hosted by  M-Net and MultiChoice. MultiChoice Zimbabwe publicity and public relations manager Liz Dziva said the workshop would be run on Tuesday, February  1, with the deadline for registration the previous day, Monday, January 31. “The workshop is…

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African markets are more than meeting places for buyers and sellers

By Charles Dhewa Contrary to the formal definition of a market as a meeting place for buyers and sellers, an African market is more than a physical meeting place for farmers and traders. Some of its most important roles include food distribution, supporting rural development, and ensuring nutrition get to low-income populations who would otherwise…

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Pakistan investors eye big deals in Zimbabwe

By Desire Tshuma Pakistani investors have shown interest in the agriculture and mining sectors in Zimbabwe and have already been working in partnership with local companies in the country. The Pakistan investors are specializing in supplying and repairing agriculture and mining machinery. The machinery includes gold milling machinery, cranes, blasting equipment, and tractors for agricultural…

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T Freddy, rape accuser had a consensual sexual relationship: key state witness

Court Reporter  A key state witness in the trial of Goodness and Mercy Ministries visionary and founder, Prophet T Freddy on rape accusations has told the court that there was nothing worth arresting the accused for when police officers were called to a meeting at Chief Chikwaka’s homestead because from the discussion it was clear…

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Chitrest sues Chitungwiza Municipality

By Ronnie Chisamba The Chitungwiza Residents Trust (Chitrest) is suing the Chitungwiza Municipality for contempt of court following the destruction of illegal vending and other business structures in Zengeza earlier last week – in total disregard of a court order which ruled against the demolition process. Speaking on behalf of Chitrest, Alice Kuvheya (the organization’s…

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Protection of refugees and asylum-seekers critical: UNHCR top official

Supporting the Government’s efforts to protect and assist refugees and learn about the situation of refugees in the country dominated the visit of UNHCR’s Assistant High Commissioner for Protection, Gillian Triggs, to Zimbabwe from 19 to 21 January. Triggs met with partners, donors, the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Trade, Frederick Makamure Shava, and…

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Advancing tourism in Kadoma: MCE Lodge charms the market

By Lovemore Chazingwa From the day it started operating, MCE Lodge has brought remarkable comfort to the market through services rollout within the serene surroundings of Kadoma. Arguably, the lodge is on a roller coaster in the hospitality industry with its customized services that match any top-of-the-range utility. It is located in the plush Mornington…

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ZTA engages SAZ for ISO certification

The Zimbabwe Tourism Authority has engaged the Standards Association of Zimbabwe to seek ISO Certification 9001/2015 quality management system. ISO certification of the National Tourism Authority dovetails with the National Tourism Recovery and Growth Strategy and is critical in the implementation of NDS1 as the nation focuses on Vision 2030. ZTA Acting Chief Executive, Givemore…

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