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South Africa apex court reverses GMO approval
After an arduous nine-year legal battle, a full bench of the supreme court of appeal (SCA) has set aside the commercial approval of a drought-tolerant genetically modified (GM) variety of maize....Published: 23 hrs ago | 1144 | by Staff reporter
11 Chinese investors eye Bulawayo for multi-billion dollar projects
Bulawayo is poised for a significant boost in its re-industrialisation initiatives as 11 prominent Chinese companies have expressed interest in investing in the city. These firms, which span sectors s...Published: 03 Nov 2024 at 10:14hrs | 1191 | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF wants govt to enforce 'use it or lose it policy' in mining
ZANU-PF has instructed the government to amend legislation on exclusive prospecting orders (EPOs) and enforce the "use it or lose it" policy to prevent mining companies and individuals from holding cl...Published: 02 Nov 2024 at 08:35hrs | 182 | by Staff reporter
Nkosana Moyo wants Zimbabwe to adopt US's coined rules based society
Nkosana Moyo, founder and executive chairperson of Minds, has emphasized the urgent need for a rule-based society to effectively address Zimbabwe's political and socio-economic challenges. He made the...Published: 01 Nov 2024 at 06:39hrs | 646 | by Staff reporter
UK-based miner identifies potential gold in Matebeleland North
United Kingdom-based miner Ariana Resources Plc has announced promising developments at its Dokwe Gold project located in the Tsholotsho District, approximately 110 kilometers west of Bulawayo, Zimbab...Published: 28 Oct 2024 at 07:03hrs | 551 | by Staff reporter
Cheap mobile and fintech innovator a solution for the Zimbabwe market
Greydot Telecommunications Zimbabwe, a subsidiary of Greydot Telecommunications Africa, is making significant strides in the telecommunications and fintech landscape across Southern Africa. Establishe...Published: 27 Oct 2024 at 14:32hrs | 758 | by Staff reporter
Report: Starlink's Entry into Zimbabwe Shakes Up Telecom Market
Introduction The recent launch of Starlink, a satellite internet constellation, in Zimbabwe has brought relief to consumers who have long been exploited...Published: 26 Oct 2024 at 21:29hrs | 3644 | by Nkomah Isaac
Mnangagwa claims sanctions affecting 2030 agenda
President Emmerson Mnangagwa has stated that sanctions imposed on Zimbabwe are severely hampering his government's Vision 2030 agenda by restricting access to international financial support. His rema...Published: 26 Oct 2024 at 12:44hrs | 139 | by Staff reporter
Innovate Change: Best Online Casinos in New Zealand | Where to Play and Win Real Money
Multiple online casinos offer players the chance to win big while enjoying their favorite games from the comfort of home. However, not all online casinos are created equal. To help Kiwi players fin...Published: 24 Oct 2024 at 14:59hrs | 156 | 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
BCC considers introduction of Tradable Municipal Bonds
The City of Bulawayo is exploring new ways to finance its critical infrastructure projects through a joint proposal from Financial Services Exchange (Private) Limited and Nedbank. The proposal aims to...Published: 20 Oct 2024 at 12:16hrs | 114 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa caps 2,394 graduands in Bindura
President Emmerson Mnangagwa, Chancellor of all state universities, presided over Bindura University of Science Education's (BUSE) 23rd graduation ceremony yesterday, capping a total of 2,394 graduate...Published: 19 Oct 2024 at 12:05hrs | 85 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe govt launches major housing project in Matabeleland North
In a significant step toward its goal of providing affordable housing for all citizens, the Zimbabwean government has launched a new housing project in Emthunzini Township, Matabeleland North Province...Published: 19 Oct 2024 at 12:05hrs | 5800 | by Staff reporter
Huawei Zimbabwe partners local varsities
Global telecommunications giant Huawei Zimbabwe has joined forces with five local national universities in a groundbreaking initiative aimed at closing the skills gap in the information and communicat...Published: 17 Oct 2024 at 08:57hrs | 205 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa in Bulawayo for ZimTrade indaba
President Emmerson Mnangagwa arrived in Bulawayo yesterday, where he is set to officially open the ZimTrade Annual Exporters Conference today. The event, hosted at the Zimbabwe International Exhibitio...Published: 17 Oct 2024 at 08:50hrs | 108 | by Staff reporter
Generation Z-led initiatives transform Highlanders
In today's rapidly changing world, the importance of youth leadership and the renewal of ideas cannot be overstated, particularly in the realm of sports organisations like Highlanders Football Club....Published: 11 Oct 2024 at 15:54hrs | 140 | by Tinashe Rufu
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
Zimbabwe faces cyber threats
Over the past three years, Zimbabwe has witnessed a significant increase in organized cybercrime, characterized by a rise in online scams, business email compromises, and investment fraud, including m...Published: 07 Oct 2024 at 10:14hrs | 196 | by Staff reporter
Bulawayo doctor earns milestone recognition
Bulawayo paediatric therapist Dr. Precious Madzimbe has made headlines once again, representing Zimbabwe at the esteemed 2024 International Congress of Parkinson's Disease and Movement Disorders held ...Published: 07 Oct 2024 at 07:59hrs | 424 | by Staff reporter
Bulawayo commissions 141 housing stands in Luveve North
The Bulawayo City Council (BCC), in collaboration with private land developer Natwecraft Investments (Pvt) Limited, has successfully commissioned 141 high-density housing stands in Luveve North suburb...Published: 07 Oct 2024 at 07:58hrs | 328 | by Staff reporter
Cyber crimes under-reported
Despite tireless efforts made by local, regional and global state and non-state actors to curb cybercrimes, statistics continues to spike because victims shun reporting these cases and therefore suffe...Published: 04 Oct 2024 at 12:14hrs | 122 | by Gideon Madzikatidze
Zimbabwe launches major telehealth initiative
Under the Second Republic, Zimbabwe has made significant strides in upgrading public health facilities to ensure that every citizen can access adequate medical treatment as a practical right. As part ...Published: 04 Oct 2024 at 08:23hrs | 112 | by Staff reporter
Google invites Black founders in SA to apply for startup funding
Google has officially opened applications for the Google for Startups Accelerator Africa: Black Founders program, specifically targeting Black-owned startups in South Africa. The program is designed t...Published: 02 Oct 2024 at 13:19hrs | 302 | by Staff reporter
inDrive broadens reach in Zimbabwe with Ride-Hailing, Courier and intercity Services
Harare - inDrive, the global mobility and urban services platform, announces its expansion across Zimbabwe, now offering ride-hailing services in four major cities: Harare, Bulawayo, Gweru, and Mutare...Published: 02 Oct 2024 at 11:20hrs | 602 | by Agencies
NUST conducts 10 000 DNA paternity tests
Since acquiring specialised equipment in 2014, the National University of Science and Technology (NUST)'s Applied Genetics Testing Centre (AGTC) has conducted over 10,000 paternity tests, making it a ...Published: 02 Oct 2024 at 07:44hrs | 198 | by Staff reporter
60% of pupils hungry, feel El Niño pinch
At least three million out of 4.9 million pupils across Zimbabwe have been severely impacted by the El Niño-induced drought, with the government facing significant challenges in consolidating its sch...Published: 01 Oct 2024 at 09:07hrs | 79 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe expands e-passport services with new centres abroad
Zimbabwe is intensifying efforts to establish three new e-passport centres in the United Kingdom, Zambia, and the United States, aiming to facilitate easier access to essential civic documents for cit...Published: 29 Sep 2024 at 11:19hrs | 214 | by Staff reporter
Mavetera says delay in licensing Starlink distributors caused by due diligence
Zimbabwe's Minister of Information Communication Technology, Tatenda Mavetera, announced that delays in licensing internet service providers for the distribution of Starlink products were due to neces...Published: 26 Sep 2024 at 11:14hrs | 961 | by Staff reporter
Coltart wants Bulawayo to drink sewage-infested Khami water
Mayor David Coltart has suggested Khami Dam as a potential solution to Bulawayo's ongoing water crisis, yet he acknowledged the significant resistance from residents regarding the use of the dam's wat...Published: 26 Sep 2024 at 10:22hrs | 324 | by Staff reporter
Bulawayo pleads for US$15m stuck at Treasury
Civic society organizations (CSOs) in Bulawayo have called on the Parliament of Zimbabwe to compel the Treasury to swiftly release the remaining funds from a US$15 million allocation requested by the ...Published: 26 Sep 2024 at 10:20hrs | 124 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe screens over 1.1 million for TB
In a significant public health achievement, over 1.1 million community members from eight districts across Zimbabwe have been screened for tuberculosis (TB), leading to the detection of approximately ...Published: 26 Sep 2024 at 10:02hrs | 85 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe's Water Crisis: Boreholes will cause more harm than good
This morning, as I watched a news report on the ongoing so-called ‘Presidential Borehole Drilling Scheme', my heart was troubled. Just how sustainable is the drilling of boreholes all over t...Published: 23 Sep 2024 at 18:29hrs | 2363 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Dutch researchers to submit findings on Bulawayo water crisis
The Wetskills Foundation, a non-profit organization based in the Netherlands, is set to submit its research findings on Bulawayo's water crisis to the municipality early next week. The initiative, in ...Published: 20 Sep 2024 at 08:51hrs | 1618 | by Staff reporter
Time to revisit the laws of radio and television licencing in Zimbabwe
In Zimbabwe, the landscape of broadcasting and media consumption is undergoing rapid and profound changes, primarily driven by advancements in technology. The debates surrounding the Zimbabwe Broadcas...Published: 19 Sep 2024 at 08:36hrs | 994 | by Engineer Jacob Kudzayi Mutisi
NetOne Unveils OneBusiness Package: A Streamlined Communication Solution for Businesses of All Sizes
NetOne has unveiled the OneBusiness Package, a comprehensive communication solution designed to empower businesses of all sizes. This innovative package offers a range of features to enhance connectiv...Published: 18 Sep 2024 at 10:15hrs | 585 | by Simbarashe Sithole
Zimbabwe's missing link
IN today's rapidly changing global business environment, organisations are under increasing pressure to remain competitive, innovative and sustainable.Leadership, in its truest sense, has beco...Published: 18 Sep 2024 at 08:29hrs | 130 | by Staff reporter
Mafikizolo electrifies Harare crowd at Zimstock Festival
South African Afropop sensation Mafikizolo delivered an electrifying performance yesterday at Zimstock, Harare's premier family-friendly music festival held at Hellenic Primary School. The iconic duo,...Published: 15 Sep 2024 at 11:19hrs | 404 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa golf tourney tees off
President Emmerson Mnangagwa made history yesterday by inaugurating the first-ever Presidential Golf Day at Royal Harare Golf Club, marking the first time a Head of State has visited the club in its 1...Published: 14 Sep 2024 at 12:08hrs | 74 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa caps 6,778 at UZ graduation
In a landmark event on Friday, the University of Zimbabwe celebrated its first cohort of graduates under the innovative Education 5.0 model, with President Emmerson Mnangagwa, the University's Chancel...Published: 13 Sep 2024 at 17:26hrs | 911 | by Staff reporter
Top Gear Grand Tour Finale, Zimbabwe in the Global Spotlight
Zimbabwe is gaining recognition for its stunning landscapes, diverse natural beauty, and as the home of Victoria Falls, one of the Seven Wonders of the World. As the country gradually reopens to inter...Published: 12 Sep 2024 at 10:01hrs | 5082 | by Staff reporter
Sweden, South Africa impressed by Zim tourism surge
Zimbabwe has gradually witnessed a surge in the tourism and hospitality sectors over yesteryears, with several tourists coming from South Africa and Sweden expressed their commitment to embark on a ma...Published: 10 Sep 2024 at 08:02hrs | 1312 | by ideon Madzikatidze in Gonarezhou, Chiredzi
'Zambia's economy on the verge of implosion'
PAC president Andyford Banda has warned that Zambia's economy is on the brink of collapse due to poor governance under the current administration. In an interview, Banda criticised the UPND go...Published: 09 Sep 2024 at 08:47hrs | 6069 | by Staff reporter
3 family members buried together
In a heart-wrenching scene at Umvutsha Cemetery in Bulawayo yesterday, a family of three - Lorenzo Palu (36), his wife Forgive (31), and their three-year-old son Lwandile - were laid to rest side by s...Published: 09 Sep 2024 at 08:01hrs | 636 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwean scientists discover of Alzheimer's, melanoma cancer cure
Zimbabwean scientists on Thursday said they have discovered a cure for Alzheimer's disease, and also announced that they have developed a groundbreaking treatment for melanoma, a skin cancer.P...Published: 06 Sep 2024 at 13:09hrs | 620 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe, China sign 17 major deals
Zimbabwe and China have reaffirmed their Comprehensive Strategic Partnership of Cooperation by signing 17 agreements and Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) across multiple sectors, including agricult...Published: 04 Sep 2024 at 07:50hrs | 382 | by Staff reporter
New 'smart city' project for Bubi
A new "smart city" project is set to be developed in Nkenyane, Ward 14, approximately 20km north of Bulawayo in Bubi, Matabeleland North Province. This initiative aims to modernize the rural district ...Published: 02 Sep 2024 at 11:23hrs | 428 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa partners NetOne
Leading telecommunications giant, NetOne, takes the opportunity to showcase its recently launched service as it unveiled its cutting-edge Telemedicine product at the prestigious Zimbabwe Agricultural ...Published: 31 Aug 2024 at 19:20hrs | 6001 | by Simbarashe Sithole
Mzansi bus accident snuffs out young family
At just three years old, Lwandile Palu's life was full of simple joys and potential, with dreams of becoming whatever he wished - be it a doctor, footballer, or something else. Tragically, his...Published: 31 Aug 2024 at 11:14hrs | 1205 | by Staff reporter
Building a formidable business amid economic downturns
Businesses face declines in sales and profits during economic downturns. While some businesses during this period fail, some do not only thrive but instead become more formidable. Many of the ...Published: 29 Aug 2024 at 16:01hrs | 152 | by Staff Reporter
On the Money: How Old Mutual is empowering Zimbabwe's farmers
As the Zimbabwe Agricultural Show kicks off under the theme "Cultivating Prosperity. Growing Business. Innovation for Change. Nurturing our Future," a critical component of this year's event is the fi...Published: 29 Aug 2024 at 15:55hrs | 233 | by Staff Reporter
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