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ED2030 slogan spoils Zanu-PF indaba
The ongoing controversy surrounding the push for President Emmerson Mnangagwa to extend his constitutional two terms in office threatened to overshadow the Zanu-PF conference in Bulawayo as several pr...Published: 26 Oct 2024 at 12:45hrs | 187 | by Staff reporter
Jamboo joins Crowdcube in groundbreaking fundraising campaign
Fintech company Jamboo has embarked on an exciting new chapter, launching its fundraising campaign on Crowdcube, the UK's largest crowdfunding platform. Jamboo, co-founded by Zimbabwean entrep...Published: 23 Oct 2024 at 20:23hrs | 180 | by Agencies
Zimbabwe's Education-Economy Nexus
Zimbabwe's Education-Economy Nexus: Evaluating the Impact of Education on Graduate Employment and Economic GrowthIntroductionZimbabwe's educatio...Published: 23 Oct 2024 at 20:19hrs | 120 | by Isaac Nkomah
Zimbabwe's resilience: A nation's ability to overcome economic challenges, from sanctions to currency instability
For over two decades, Zimbabwe has been a nation under siege. Economic sanctions, imposed primarily by the United States and its Western allies, have crippled the country's economy, creating one of th...Published: 18 Oct 2024 at 11:56hrs | 154 | by Michael Badze
Mnangagwa lauds exports surge
President Emmerson Mnangagwa has commended Zimbabwe's productive sector for its significant role in driving exports of goods and services, calling it a vital catalyst for the country's industrialisati...Published: 18 Oct 2024 at 08:39hrs | 64 | by Staff reporter
515 students graduate at Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo Polytechnic
A total of 515 students graduated yesterday from Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo Polytechnic in Gwanda, Matabeleland South, marking a significant milestone in the institution's efforts to contribute to Zimbabwe'...Published: 17 Oct 2024 at 08:55hrs | 111 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa declares State of Disaster after Mbare market fire
President Emmerson Mnangagwa has declared a State of Disaster following the devastating fire that tore through Mbare Traders Market on October 8, 2024. The fire, which raged for hours before being ext...Published: 15 Oct 2024 at 14:00hrs | 739 | by Staff reporter
Collen Malatji issues fiery warning to Ramaphosa
In a passionate and defiant address during a march from Luthuli House to the Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE) in Sandton, African National Congress Youth League (ANCYL) President Collen Malatji deliv...Published: 11 Oct 2024 at 17:17hrs | 617 | by Staff reporter
'90% of women business start-ups fail in first 10 years'
Approximately 90% of business start-ups globally fail within their first 10 years, with a significant number owned by female entrepreneurs, according to business strategist Tatiana Ellis. Speaking at ...Published: 10 Oct 2024 at 07:47hrs | 84 | by Staff reporter
Zimpricecheck wins fourth Value Creation Challenge
Garikai Dzoma of Zimpricecheck won the 2024 Value Creation Challenge, beating 11 other finalists in a competition for budding entrepreneurs at the finale last Friday, winning US$13 000 in total seed f...Published: 08 Oct 2024 at 17:07hrs | 95 | by Staff Reporter
200 benefit from OMZ Women's Roundtable
Nearly 200 prominent female executives, entrepreneurs, and representatives from diverse sectors joined the transformative financial inclusion gathering de...Published: 17 Sep 2024 at 21:45hrs | 128 | by Paul Ndou
90% of Zimbabwe adults in the informal sector
Millions of adult Zimbabweans have been driven into the informal business sector due to the declining formal market, according to a recent statement from the Coalition for Market and Liberal Solutions...Published: 11 Sep 2024 at 08:53hrs | 161 | by Staff reporter
Mohadi rallies mining investors
Vice President Kembo Mohadi has urged investors from Indonesia and other countries to explore mining opportunities in Zimbabwe, emphasizing the importance of local value addition and beneficiation. ...Published: 04 Sep 2024 at 07:49hrs | 57 | by Staff reporter
When dark babies are not good enough! Thank you Andile: what an article!
It is a pity such articles never attract attention they deserve. Your article Andile was a good read and spot on. I do not need to seek far, why our African communities do not see the need to read it....Published: 29 Aug 2024 at 16:28hrs | 1343 | by Nomazulu Thata
Bulawayo sees surge in building investments
Bulawayo, once Zimbabwe's industrial hub, is experiencing a significant re-industrialisation drive, with increasing investor interest and the launch of multi-million dollar projects aimed at restoring...Published: 28 Aug 2024 at 15:28hrs | 3366 | by Staff reporter
100 Zimbabwean women captured into U.S entrepreneurship program
The U.S. Embassy in Zimbabwe has selected 100 women for training through the Academy for Women Entrepreneurs (AWE), a program aimed at fostering entrepreneurship and economic growth. The init...Published: 27 Aug 2024 at 08:13hrs | 765 | by Staff reporter
Mutambara wants Africa to set the agenda for its relations with China
Zimbabwe's former Deputy Prime Minister, Professor Arthur Mutambara, has emphasized that Africa must take the lead in setting the agenda for its relations and engagements with China ahead of the upcom...Published: 26 Aug 2024 at 15:27hrs | 1315 | by Staff reporter
War veterans identify land to parcel out among themselves
ZANU-PF's war veterans have identified additional land to allocate to themselves, aiming to address their economic needs and bolster their status within the party. The land will be managed by ...Published: 24 Aug 2024 at 11:53hrs | 309 | by Staff reporter
Jailed Zimbabwe ex-deputy minister shares expertise with fellow inmates
Former Deputy Finance Minister Terrence Mukupe, who is currently serving a three-year sentence for fraud at Khami Maximum Prison, has been utilizing his financial and mathematical expertise to teach C...Published: 23 Aug 2024 at 06:42hrs | 1054 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabweans celebrate Mnangagwa's Sadc Chairmanship
Zimbabweans have expressed optimism about President Mnangagwa's new role as the Chairperson of the Southern African Development Community (SADC), anticipating a period of growth, progress, and prosper...Published: 19 Aug 2024 at 07:01hrs | 110 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa's SADC Chair acceptance speech
May I express my profound appreciation to His Excellency, João Lourenço, President of the Republic of Angola, for the astute and visionary leadership in steering our organisation, as Chairperson of ...Published: 17 Aug 2024 at 20:43hrs | 372 | by Emmerson Dambudzo Mnangagwa
Zimbabwe must copy China's Common Prosperity development model
ZIMBABWE has always regarded China as a friend and there is a need for the southern African investment-starved nation to copy the Asian giant country's common prosperity development model, which has s...Published: 17 Aug 2024 at 12:46hrs | 105 | by Silas Nkala
Zanu-PF youth make outrageous demands
THE Zanu-PF youth league wants teachers and nurses to undergo indoctrination at the Chitepo School of Ideology in one of the outrageous demands made to President Emmerson Mnangagwa this week.T...Published: 09 Aug 2024 at 07:53hrs | 667 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa says he is a constitutionalist
President Mnangagwa has called on Zanu-PF members to adhere to the party's constitution, emphasizing his commitment to constitutionalism. Speaking at the Zanu-PF National Assembly of the Youth...Published: 08 Aug 2024 at 07:50hrs | 616 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe seeks high-net-worth partners for startups fund
Deputy Finance, Economic Development, and Investment Promotion Minister David Mnangagwa has announced that the Treasury is seeking strategic alliances with high-net-worth individuals to operationalize...Published: 05 Aug 2024 at 07:09hrs | 117 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa preaches constitutionalism
President Mnangagwa emphasized the importance of respecting the Zanu-PF Constitution, values, and principles during the 377th Ordinary Session of the Politburo in Harare. He called for all party organ...Published: 25 Jul 2024 at 07:37hrs | 176 | by Staff reporter
'Drug culture foreign to Zimbabwe'
President Mnangagwa has expressed serious concerns about the rise of drug and substance abuse among Zimbabwe's youth, highlighting that it contradicts the nation's cultural values and the principles o...Published: 21 Jul 2024 at 10:18hrs | 130 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe to launch nationwide ZimDigital phase 2
Government is set to launch ZimDigital Phase 2 next month, aiming to achieve comprehensive nationwide radio coverage and expand broadcasting services across Zimbabwe. The initiative, reported ...Published: 16 Jul 2024 at 16:32hrs | 202 | by Staff reporter
Next Generation of Energy Leaders to Drive Transformation at the African Energy Week (AEW) 2024
CAPE TOWN, South Africa - With Africa serving as a dynamic hub for oil and gas, renewable energy and cutting-edge technologies, the participation of youth in the sector is crucial to bringing in new p...Published: 15 Jul 2024 at 17:52hrs | 163 | by APO
Zimbabwe students excel at African Leadership University
Recently in Kigali, Rwanda, President Paul Kagame celebrated the graduation of 431 students from 30 African countries at the African Leadership University (ALU), including sixteen students from Zimbab...Published: 15 Jul 2024 at 17:38hrs | 775 | by Staff reporter
Stanbic Bank named national winners for supporting Micro, SMEs in Zimbabwe
Leading financial services institution, Stanbic Bank has been named National Winner for supporting micro, small to medium enterprises in Zimbabwe by the Zimbabwe National Chamber of Commerce (ZNCC)....Published: 12 Jul 2024 at 10:35hrs | 120 | by Staff Reporter
Zimbabwe economy on the upswing, rating agency says
ICRA Rating, a UAE-based credit rating agency, has lauded Zimbabwe's economy for demonstrating impressive resilience and growth. The agency attributes this positive outlook to recent government initia...Published: 12 Jul 2024 at 09:15hrs | 37 | by Staff reporter
Debunking mischief about Tagwirei, Sakunda
There has been a sustained casting of aspersions over the success of businessman Mr Kudakwashe Tagwirei, whom I will simply call Kuda, from anti-Zimbabwe media and activists both locally and outside t...Published: 10 Jul 2024 at 16:49hrs | 13 | by Rutendo Bereza Matinyarare
Mnangagwa says Zimbabweans are embracing self-belief, pride
President Mnangagwa has highlighted a growing sense of self-belief, ownership, and pride among Zimbabweans, emphasizing that the country's future development relies on its people. Speaking at the offi...Published: 23 Jun 2024 at 10:30hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Ramaphosa's wife once worked at Zimbabwe's Parirenyatwa Hospital
South Africa's accomplished First Lady, Dr Tshepo Motsepe, was at the side of her husband Cyril Ramaphosa as he was sworn in as president of the 7th administration on Wednesday, 19 June 2024.D...Published: 20 Jun 2024 at 17:54hrs | 123 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwean doctor nominated for continental award
Dr. Rufaro Nyakatawa, a distinguished Zimbabwean doctor renowned for her innovative contributions to paediatric medicine and advocacy for enhanced healthcare services for children in Africa, has been ...Published: 19 Jun 2024 at 07:30hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Who is Chivhayo panyama yehuku?…as Youth League bays for his blood
Businessman, Wicknell Chivhayo, who was once convicted of fraud, is caught in a firestorm after showing that he has the physical stature of an elephant, but the mental acuity of an ant, having excited...Published: 15 Jun 2024 at 12:14hrs | 11 | by Tonderai Ndoro
Special goat breeding masterclass in Fort Rixon set to transform Matebeleland and Bulawayo's economy
Bulembe Farm and its partners are set to host a groundbreaking initiative, a special Goat Breeding Masterclass which is scheduled to take place at Bulembe Farm in Fort Rixon, offering a unique opportu...Published: 28 May 2024 at 20:20hrs | 17 | by Mandla Ndlovu
Zimbabwe shut out of poorly attended US-Africa summit
ZIMBABWE was conspicuous by its absence at the recently held US-Africa Business Summit held in Houston, Texas, in stark contrast to last year's edition held in Botswana attended by President Emmerson ...Published: 21 May 2024 at 16:25hrs | 21 | by Staff reporter
Sakhile Dube lands Miss Universe Zimbabwe 2024
Sakhile Dube has been crowned Miss Universe Zimbabwe after several near-misses.Sakhile emerged victorious over 17 contestants at a glamorous event held in Harare over the weekend.Her n...Published: 20 May 2024 at 07:40hrs | 11 | by Staff reporter
Rejuvenating the Real Estate Market in Matabeleland, Zimbabwe: Strategies for Development and Competitiveness
Chief Real Estate Officer, Integrated Properties Zimbabwe, a nation with a storied history and a vibrant yet tumultuous economy, faces multifaceted chal...Published: 19 May 2024 at 20:58hrs | 30 | by Dr Bekithemba Mpofu
Chivayo leverages proximity to power to make a fortune
AS flamboyant Zimbabwean tycoon Wicknell Chivayo splurges money on an imposing mansion and donates cars to selected individuals weeks on end, while also making cash donations, questions abound as to w...Published: 19 May 2024 at 11:53hrs | | by Staff reporter
Green bomber enrolment begins
The enrolment of 750 cadres for the National Youth Service in Zimbabwe has started countrywide, with President Mnangagwa expected to officiate at the relaunch of the programme next month.Cabin...Published: 16 Apr 2024 at 07:49hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Stanbic Bank embarks on financial fitness workshops for SMEs
Harare, 10 April 2024 - Leading financial services institution, Stanbic Bank, has established a financial fitness academy aimed at equipping Small to Medium Enterprises (SMEs) with the requisite skill...Published: 10 Apr 2024 at 22:21hrs | 30 | by Agencies
ZITF changes 2024 theme
THE Zimbabwe International Trade Fair (ZITF) Company has changed the theme of this year's annual trade showcase.The exhibition will run from April 23 to 27 at ZITF Exhibition Centre in Bulaway...Published: 06 Apr 2024 at 08:07hrs | | by Staff reporter
The politics of Zimbabwe's land reform: winners and losers
The political debates about the rights and wrongs of Zimbabwe's land reform continue to occupy many.The tired, old obsession about how the land was taken and the associated focus on so-called ...Published: 31 Mar 2024 at 16:34hrs | 1 | by Ian Scoones
In Defense of Starlink, Remember, How we treated Strive Masiyiwa when he wanted to setup Econet Wireless Zimbabwe
The recent article titled "Starlink: More of a Weapon than a Commercial Device" authored by Gibson Nyikadzino and published by ...Published: 28 Mar 2024 at 22:54hrs | 3 | by Engineer Jacob Kudzayi Mutisi
Kenya's William Ruto to open ZITF
KENYAN President Dr William Ruto will officially open the 64th edition of the Zimbabwe International Trade Fair next month with 25 international exhibitors from 21 countries confirming their participa...Published: 27 Mar 2024 at 06:36hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe war veterans explode
WOES are continuing to mount for veterans of Zimbabwe's armed liberation struggle, who say their welfare is continually being neglected, with tertiary learning institutions refusing to enrol their chi...Published: 12 Mar 2024 at 20:38hrs | 10 | by Staff reporter
Google SVP sees Zimbabwe becoming Africa's tech hub
According to James Manyika, Senior Vice President at Google, Zimbabwe possesses immense potential to emerge as a leading technology innovation hub in Africa, provided that the costs associated with In...Published: 11 Mar 2024 at 08:52hrs | 10 | by Staff reporter
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