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Zimbabwean airline start-up gets air service permit
Zimbabwean start-up Transvaal Africa Airlines has secured an air service permit and is working to finalise certification to launch passenger and cargo flights with three leased Boeing aircraft by the ...Published: 18 Jan 2025 at 06:33hrs | 710 | by Staff reporter
ZimAchievers Awards South Africa announce 2024 nominees
The stage is set for one of the biggest events on the social calendar with Zimbabwe Achievers Awards (ZAA) South Africa releasing the nominees shortlist for their 9th Awards Dinner Gala.Social...Published: 30 Oct 2024 at 21:34hrs | 1026 | by Agencies
Government to start upgrading Nkayi Airstrip
GOVERNMENT will next month start upgrading Nkayi Airstrip in Matabeleland North Province with $40 million already set aside for the project as the Second Republic continues to roll out key infrastruct...Published: 15 Feb 2023 at 05:01hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF speaks on affiliates
WHILE Zanu-PF is keen to see groups forming with the intention of supporting its goals, it has warned people not to form party affiliate organisations to solicit loans, saying such behaviour is unbeco...Published: 14 Jan 2023 at 07:33hrs | | by Staff reporter
Unique Business seminar on the cards
A unique seminar dubbed Zva zve bag has been organised by Zimbabwe Business Journal. It is focused on helping self funded and independently funded start ups grow through actionable tactics , inspirati...Published: 27 Jul 2022 at 09:53hrs | 28 | by Mandla Ndlovu
Impotent Dembare fire blanks in drab draw
Dynamos 0 - 0 TriangleDYNAMOS coach Tonderai Ndiraya has appealed for patience from the team's supporters and urged them to trust the players despite a troubled start to the second half of the Cas...Published: 04 Jul 2022 at 07:00hrs | | by Staff reporter
Things to keep in mind before starting playing Judi online?
Are you going to play Judi Online Terpercaya?If yes, there are certain things that you need to keep in mind before starting up your gameplay.The gr...Published: 08 Sep 2021 at 22:20hrs | 12 | by Staff writer
5 online slots tips for beginners
In terms of online slots gaming, the industry has never been so exciting – with gamers everywhere sampling a huge new range of titles.With online slots more exciting than ever, the finest pl...Published: 16 Aug 2021 at 09:12hrs | 3 | by Staff writer
10 new mini-factories for Matebeleland North Province
A TOTAL of 10 mini-factories will be shortly established to manufacture high-value leather products in rural Matebeleland North province following the handover yesterday of brand-new equipment sourced...Published: 15 Dec 2020 at 06:05hrs | 9 | by Staff reporter
Adam Molai launches US$1 million venture capital fund
Businessman Adam Molai has launched a US$1 million venture capital fund aimed at providing African start-ups with the needed financing. The businessman hopes that recipients of the funds ...Published: 26 Nov 2020 at 07:58hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Bulawayo tycoon unveils funding for entrepreneurs in SADC
Entrepreneurship activity is on the rise in Southern Africa. The Covid-19 pandemic has also exacerbated the need for multiple streams of income for most households. This has subsequently grown the ent...Published: 08 Sep 2020 at 22:53hrs | 2 | by Mandla Ndlovu
Homelink aims to support start-ups
FINANCIAL services entity, Homelink, says it has come up with a programme to support the growth of micro enterprises as part of its initiative to boost economic growth.The company has come up ...Published: 27 Aug 2019 at 07:44hrs | | by Staff reporter
Temba Mliswa: a hero or villain?
The firebrand Norton legislator Temba Peter Mliswa is a refreshing and entertaining contributor to every Parliamentary session he attends. He has won the admiration of many hearts in Norton over his d...Published: 26 Jul 2019 at 09:12hrs | 3 | by Nicholas Ncube
New funding round launched for Zim startups at FasterCapital
On the 11th July 2019; more than 20 African countries bring into effect what is going to be the largest Free Trade Area in the world. A free trade area means an agreement between several countries to ...Published: 18 Jul 2019 at 11:47hrs | 1 | by Tawanda Mutukwa
Glamping organisers aim to integrate the region
Travelling in the SADC region has been on the increase, so as innovative ways to boost tourism. According to 'Travel and Tourism Competitiveness' report 2017, the World Economic Forum said Southern Af...Published: 08 Jul 2019 at 18:44hrs | | by Agencies
Online legal advice now on Zimbabwe market
LawBasket is a start-up from Zimbabwe, providing online legal services on the market for small businesses and start-ups in Africa. The company also offers free client relationship management technolog...Published: 29 Apr 2019 at 07:16hrs | 9 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa moves to slash bread price
GOVERNMENT plans to support small bakeries and confectionaries in small towns around the country to help increase their capacity and eventually bring down the cost of bread, Industry and Commerce mini...Published: 23 Apr 2019 at 07:11hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
5 important parts of a blog post
Looking to start up a blog? Whether it be for personal reasons, to sell something, or promote your business, a blog is an excellent way to reach a wide audience. You can connect with your readers on a...Published: 18 Mar 2019 at 19:02hrs | 15 | by Jeremy Biberdorf
NUST graduate turns plastic waste into diesel
A National University of Science and Technology graduate is turning Harare's plastic waste into diesel in a pioneering project that could go a long way in addressing Zimbabwe's chronic fuel shortages....Published: 10 Mar 2019 at 08:38hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Government values women through empowerment
As the world celebrates International Women's Day on 8 March 2019, it is imperative to note that the Government of Zimbabwe has been playing a critical role in empowering its women from all the differ...Published: 07 Mar 2019 at 22:23hrs | | by Chido Chikuni
What is entrepreneur, so never give up?
Entrepreneurship is the act of creating a business or businesses while building and scaling it to generate a profit. However, as a basic entrepreneurship definition, it's a bit limiting. The more mode...Published: 04 Mar 2019 at 14:03hrs | 9 | by Enos Denhere
Zimbabwe start-up targets foreign market
A Zimbabwean start-up, Flexi Africa, has set up an online trade platform which links local vendors to international markets.Flexi Africa chief executive Gerald Nyamadzawo told Standardbusiness...Published: 23 Dec 2018 at 10:38hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Mthuli Ncube to set up Zimbabwe sovereign wealth fund
Finance and Economic Development minister Mthuli Ncube has proposed setting up a sovereign wealth fund (SWF) to help boost economic growth, but the plan is being hampered by a critical funding shortfa...Published: 20 Dec 2018 at 10:23hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Promoting/Empowering Start ups can be a way of solving a problem
A startup or start-up is started by individual founders or entrepreneurs to search for a repeatable and scalable business model. More specifically, a startup is a newly emerged business venture that a...Published: 03 Dec 2018 at 16:15hrs | 2 | by Enos Denhere
Forex shortages hinder start-up
In 2006, Bike and Boat Bar (BBB), a Bulawayo company, started manufacturing motor cycles, a first for the country and the region. Soon after, however, the economy tanked as hyperinflation rendered the...Published: 08 Nov 2018 at 05:37hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Family-led enterprises can ease the burden on government
IT must be difficult being in the shoes of Finance minister Mthuli Ncube. Being appointed to such a powerful post is an honour, but that power comes with huge responsibilities. His presence on the sce...Published: 15 Oct 2018 at 06:44hrs | | by Tapiwa Gomo
Greg Fishman, the Mind Behind Solving Your Debt Relief Problems in Boca Raton
Greg Fishman is a man with great ideas, and his mission is to help consumers achieve financial freedom, even after being crippled and reduced to almost nothing because of debt and poor financial decis...Published: 26 Sep 2018 at 12:54hrs | | by Staff Reporter
Harurwa consumed as delicacy in Masvingo but Claude Maredza says, 'there is more that people should know'
Harurwa is an insect, consumed as a delicacy mostly in the Masvingo province of Zimbabwe. The insect is naturally light green in colour. It's usualy prepared by roasting and salting it. In Masvingo Ha...Published: 16 Jul 2018 at 14:24hrs | 6 | by Enos Denhere
Stop water disconnections: Chiwenga
VICE President Constantino Chiwenga yesterday said it was improper for local authorities to disconnect water from defaulting residents as such measures pose a health hazard. Addressing Zanu-PF...Published: 09 Jul 2018 at 07:28hrs | | by Staff reporter
Govt takes over radio and TV transmitters installation
Government has taken over the installation of radio and television transmitters in Chikombedzi after a Chinese firm contracted to do the work abandoned project over cost variations. Local engineers ar...Published: 21 May 2018 at 07:07hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
5 Alternative business investment ideas other than stocks
Have you been thinking of some alternative way to make money to supplement your daily job and want to look at other ideas that are not so main stream? It is easy to think about investing money in the ...Published: 18 May 2018 at 18:21hrs | 6 | by Staff Reporter
Africa and the Start-Up economy
Disrupt Africa, an entrepreneurship portal, has just released a new study that shows that the number of African tech startups that succeeded in raising funding...Published: 26 Mar 2018 at 17:38hrs | 3 | by Agencies
Mnangagwa signs $4.2bn platinum deal
Karo Resources, a company linked to mining entrepreneur Loucas Pouroulis, will spend $4.2 billion on a Zimbabwean platinum project in the first big investment since President Robert Mugabe's ousting i...Published: 22 Mar 2018 at 10:08hrs | | by Staff reporter
Another lucrative package for ZOU students
After realising that the introduction of staggered fees payment plan structures was not enough to relieve pressure on students, the Zimbabwe Open University has came up with another lucrative package ...Published: 02 Mar 2018 at 07:12hrs | 6 | by Stephen Jakes
Buyanga offers R1 billion for Zimbabwe's sovereign wealth fund
The African Medallion Group (AMG) says it has mobilised Rand 1 billion worth of gold assets, which can be leveraged to jump-start Zimbabwe's sovereign wealth fund (SWF).This also comes as the ...Published: 31 Jan 2018 at 06:21hrs | 4 | by Staff reporter
Mangoma will whittle down presidential powers
Daily News editor Gift Phiri sits down for a wide-ranging interview with the presidential candidate for the Coalition of Democrats (CODE) — an alliance of six opposition political parties about the ...Published: 14 Jan 2018 at 08:58hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Tony Elumelu empowering entrepreneurs in Africa
" As an entrepreneur myself, I understand what it feels like to yearn for a lifeline, to hope for a 'big break', to look forward to enjoying some luck.", vowed that Tony O. Elumelu. Tony O. Elumelu is...Published: 27 Oct 2017 at 11:46hrs | 1 | by Enos Denhere
WATCH: Young Bulawayo woman embarks on campaign to encourage youths to register to vote
A young Bulawayo woman, Mantate Mlotshwa has taken to the street to encourage other young people in City of Kings and Queens to register to vote. In an interview with iLizwi263 Mantate said the campai...Published: 17 Oct 2017 at 13:03hrs | 1 | by Staff Reporter
Jonathan Moyo wants graduates to be absorbed by DISHes
Higher and Tertiary Education, Science and Technology Development Minister Professor Jonathan Moyo speaking at the Hillside Teachers' College graduation ceremonyGraduates who leave universitie...Published: 03 Aug 2017 at 15:42hrs | | by Staff reporter
My Six (6) - Point Plan for the Development of Matebeleland
Let's assume that I was currently a political leader in Matebeleland and led some kind of Political Party or Coalition. Here is what I would implement in order to resolve the manifold problems facing ...Published: 29 Jul 2017 at 21:45hrs | 2 | by Ndzimu-Unami Emmanuel Moyo
Capitalk off to flying start
CAPITALK 100.4FM is emerging as the station of choice with regards to production of candid discussions aimed at reflecting the Zimbabwean story.The country's first commercial Talk radio statio...Published: 18 Jun 2017 at 09:54hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF youths will not repay development fund loan
THE Parliamentary Portfolio Committee on Youths has heard that beneficiaries of the Youth Development Fund in Masvingo have only repaid $44 707 of the $230 310 loan received in 2012 for various start-...Published: 16 May 2017 at 06:38hrs | | by Staff reporter
Starting a mobile phone repair business
LAST week I had an opportunity to visit a reputable mobile phone service centre in Harare and yes it was quite a revelation. Having spent more of my working career around software, computers, laptops,...Published: 25 Apr 2017 at 13:58hrs | 1 | by Robert Ndlovu
POTRAZ gets it right for a change
LAST week, the Postal and Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (POTRAZ) launched stakeholder consultations on licensing of Virtual Network Operators (VNOs).The consultations close at the en...Published: 21 Apr 2017 at 12:39hrs | | by Robert Ndlovu
UZ sets up Zimbabwe's first meteorology, climate degree
SIGNING up for the new undergraduate degree course in meteorology and climate science at the University of Zimbabwe is a plan that has worked for Ruvimbo Tsomondo (26), a high school graduate ...Published: 17 Apr 2017 at 10:37hrs | 4 | by Staff reporter
Dembare coach in tears
Dynamos 0 – 1 FC PlatinumDYNAMOS coach Lloyd Mutasa shed tears as he battled to find answers as to why his new-look side lost their opening Castle Lager Premiership tie at the National...Published: 03 Apr 2017 at 06:44hrs | | by Staff reporter
Harare's talk radio station goes live
Harare's Metropolitan talk radio station Capitalk100.4FM is set for its debut live broadcast starting today from 6am to 10am.The first live broadcast will be a business breakfast show call...Published: 17 Jan 2017 at 14:15hrs | | by Staff reporter
Six technology trends that SMEs should watch out for in 2017
Sage Chief Technology Officer Klaus-Michael Vogelberg talks about the role chatbots, collective intelligence and blockchain will play at start-up and scale up enterprises in 2017 Sage, th...Published: 11 Jan 2017 at 13:08hrs | 2 | by Agencies
Warriors set for Cameroon clash
The Zimbabwe national soccer team play will tomorrow play West African giants Cameroon in an AFCON preparatory match.After finally leaving for Cameroon on Sunday the Zimbabwe national socc...Published: 09 Jan 2017 at 18:34hrs | 1 | by Sports reporter
Govt pledges to expand ICT to the rural areas
The government has underscored its commitment to expand infrastructure development for Information, Communication Technology (ICT) and reach out to the rural areas and enhance communication coverage....Published: 23 Aug 2016 at 16:23hrs | | by Staff Reporter
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