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Mnangagwa caps 1,708 at Lupane State University
President Emmerson Mnangagwa yesterday awarded degrees to 1,708 students at Lupane State University (LSU)'s 15th graduation ceremony, celebrating the institution's first cohort of students under the S...Published: 10 Nov 2024 at 10:43hrs | 86 | by Staff reporter
Bulawayo hotels, lodges fully booked, ZITF gym closed for regulars
Major hotels and lodges in Bulawayo are fully booked this week as over 4,000 delegates arrive for the Zanu-PF Annual National People's Conference, which starts today. While the official opening sessio...Published: 22 Oct 2024 at 07:59hrs | 401 | by Staff reporter
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 | 123 | by Staff reporter
Sadc summit preparations complete
Preparations for the 44th SADC Heads of State and Government Summit, including infrastructure projects like road rehabilitation and the upgrading of accommodation and conferencing facilities, are comp...Published: 04 Aug 2024 at 14:03hrs | 162 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe going nowhere with delusional leaders
I KEEP being reminded of my younger days when we used to love joking about a guy who had fallen head over heels with a certain girl.In the midst of their intimate rendezvous, the guy would bec...Published: 05 Mar 2024 at 05:01hrs | 1 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Zimbabwe steps up new city efforts
ZIMBABWE is stepping up efforts to build a new city in Mount Hampden by working on the requisite infrastructure, with President Mnangagwa having led a delegation to Switzerland last week on a familiar...Published: 07 Feb 2024 at 04:41hrs | | by Staff reporter
Recalls dominated 2023 Zimbabwe Parliament
The ink on the electoral certificates for the Members of Parliament (MPs) had not dried when a Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) member, Sengezo Tshabangu, cracked the whip on legislators belonging ...Published: 01 Jan 2024 at 08:12hrs | 9 | by Staff reporter
Starlink : A potential digital lifeline for rural Zimbabwe
In a world where connectivity is a lifeline for information, education, and economic opportunities, the promise of Starlink, SpaceX's ambitious satellite internet project, shines brightly for rural an...Published: 26 Oct 2023 at 05:30hrs | | by Robert Ndlovu
Starlink: A Potential Lifeline for Rural Zimbabwe
In a world where connectivity is a lifeline for information, education, and economic opportunities, the promise of Starlink, SpaceX's ambitious satellite ...Published: 16 Oct 2023 at 04:50hrs | | by Robert Ndlovu
New hotels for Victoria Falls
The prime tourism hub of Victoria Falls is experiencing substantial infrastructure development, providing a significant boost to Zimbabwe's tourism sector with the goal of achieving a US$5 billion tou...Published: 29 Sep 2023 at 06:18hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Econet data market share drops 2,1%
TELECOMMUNICATIONS giant, Econet Wireless Zimbabwe posted a 2,1% decline in its market share for data and internet traffic during the final quarter of 2022, according to the Postal and Telecommunicati...Published: 12 Apr 2023 at 08:07hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe hotels fully booked in main tourist destinations
THE Zimbabwe Tourism Authority (ZTA) says most hotels are fully booked in key tourist destinations, which has seen a significant increase in business during this festive season.The tourism ind...Published: 27 Dec 2022 at 06:50hrs | 9 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe's new Parliament ready for business
President Mnangagwa will inaugurate the New Parliament building in Mt Hampden this week, when he delivers a State of the Nation Address (SONA) and officially opens the 5th session of the ninth Parliam...Published: 21 Nov 2022 at 04:54hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe's Cyber City mirage
I TOLD Mr (Shaji Ul) Mulk that my desire is to build a smart city like Dubai here. He agreed to build a smart city better than "Dubai," President Emmerson Mnangagwa told guests on Wednesday during the...Published: 23 Jul 2022 at 07:29hrs | 11 | by Paidamoyo Muzulu
Zimbabwe's Chinese Parly building complete
Epitomising magnificence, the imposing six-storey circular Parliament Building in Mount Hampden sitting on a 70-metre platform above the picturesque surrounding area, symbolically projecting legislati...Published: 28 Jun 2022 at 07:14hrs | 9 | by Staff reporter
Lupane Magistrates Court complete
CONSTRUCTION of new Lupane Magistrates Court complex, one of the signature infrastructure projects being implemented in Matabeleland North province, is complete and the Judicial Service Commission (JS...Published: 13 Jun 2022 at 06:44hrs | | by Staff reporter
Potraz records increase in revenue
The Postal and Telecommunication Regulatory Authority of Zimbabwe (Potraz), recorded significant revenue growth in all service markets in 2021 but also spent a lot more.Presenting the 20...Published: 13 Apr 2022 at 06:35hrs | | by Staff reporter
US$800m regime change kitty at risk in 2022 NGOs Bill
THE Private Voluntary Organisations Amendment Bill could cost Zimbabwe close to US$800 million in development funding this year – with devastating social and economic consequences – if the governm...Published: 20 Mar 2022 at 06:34hrs | | by Staff reporter
US funded NGOs ban a threat to Zimbabwe?
THE banning of non-governmental organisations through the proposed Private Voluntary Organisations (PVOs) Amendment Bill will have dire economic and political consequences for Zimbabwe that could spir...Published: 09 Mar 2022 at 07:36hrs | | by Staff reporter
JSC commissions virtual court
THE Judicial Service Commission (JSC) yesterday officially launched the virtual court system to speed up the completion of cases.This was after some prisoners failed to turn up in court due to...Published: 08 Feb 2022 at 05:37hrs | | by Staff reporter
TelOne partners ZNA
STATE-OWNED telecommunications company TelOne has partnered the Zimbabwe National Army to modernise 58 sites countrywide under the US$1,2 million land-based network project.Speaking during the...Published: 15 Jan 2022 at 00:18hrs | 7 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe military in network upgrade partnership
The Zimbabwe National Army is modernising its fixed communications with a US$1,2 million land-based network partnership with TelOne.On full implementation, the land-based network will enable t...Published: 14 Jan 2022 at 05:18hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe govt pledges to provide internet services to rural police officers
GOVERNMENT says it will provide rural police officers with Internet services to improve the security of dockets and promote efficient service delivery.This was revealed in the Zimbabwe Republi...Published: 16 Dec 2021 at 09:44hrs | 4 | by Staff Reporter
Mnangagwa commissions Chinhoyi Court Complex
PRESIDENT Mnangagwa recently commissioned the Chinhoyi High Court after the project had been stalled for many years, underlining the Second Republic's commitment to improve access to justice.O...Published: 26 Sep 2021 at 19:35hrs | | by Staff reporter
Africa's judicial authorities must adopt ICTs, says Mnangagwa
PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa has urged judicial authorities in Africa to adopt information communication technologies (ICTs) to enhance justice delivery system amid the COVID-19 pandemic.Mnang...Published: 25 Sep 2021 at 06:05hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa boycotts UN meeting
THE unusually jet-setter President Emmerson Mnangagwa has decided not to travel to the New York, USA, for this year's edition of the United Nations General Assembly summit because he wants to stay in ...Published: 07 Sep 2021 at 18:24hrs | 4 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa not attending UN General Assembly in person
PRESIDENT Mnangagwa will this year not attend the United Nations General Assembly in person but will participate via video conferencing.This is the second year running for President Mnangagwa ...Published: 06 Sep 2021 at 19:29hrs | 4 | by Staff reporter
Poor network leaves Mangwe isolated
"To access internet connectivity for my Zoom meetings, I have to climb a mountain and use my Botswana mobile number," says Gilbert Masuku as he explains the network challenges in Mangwe."Alter...Published: 04 Jul 2021 at 14:13hrs | 6 | by Staff reporter
250-seater conference centre built in Gweru
THE construction of a 250-seater conference centre in Gweru has been completed thereby positioning the city for wider tourism opportunities as a conferencing destination.Named "Changamire", th...Published: 30 Jun 2021 at 06:52hrs | | by Staff Reporter
Mobile data, Internet traffic up 30pc: Potraz
MOBILE Internet and data traffic increased by 30 percent in the first quarter ended March 2021 due to increased adoption of digital platforms. The Postal and Telecommunications Regulatory Authority of...Published: 18 Jun 2021 at 07:24hrs | | by Staff reporter
'Buy Zimbabwe' noble initiative, but sub-standard local products threaten success
As the "Buy Zimbabwe" campaign was busy lauding its successes (and, hopefully, also evaluating its failures) over its ten years of existence, my mother wa...Published: 08 May 2021 at 10:18hrs | | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
BCC plans smart city houses
THE Bulawayo City Council (BCC) is pursuing smart city housing opportunities that include development of low-cost accommodation for low-income earners and renewal of old suburbs.The local auth...Published: 23 Apr 2021 at 07:29hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Ambassador Comberbach starts UN mission
Ambassador Stuart Comberbach presented letters of credence appointing him as Zimbabwe's Permanent Representative to the United Nations office in Geneva, Switzerland at a brief ceremony at the UN's Pal...Published: 07 Apr 2021 at 06:45hrs | | by Staff reporter
Lockdown extension defers Zapu congress
THE extension of the COVID19-induced lockdown on Monday by two more weeks will affect the holding of the Zapu elective congress, NewsDay reported.Zapu South African provincial spokesperson Kho...Published: 17 Feb 2021 at 06:21hrs | | by Staff reporter
Four Tips to Circumnavigate the 'New' Workforce
The UN's Framework for the Immediate Socio-Economic Response to the COVID 19 Crisis warns that "The COVID-19 pandemic is far more than a health crisis; it is affecting societies and econ¬omies at the...Published: 22 Jan 2021 at 12:30hrs | | by Hamilton Katsvairo
How to lead in the era of remote teams
What can leaders do to support teams working remotely at a time of much uncertainty? Techknow Africa Southern Africa Region Coordinator Hamilton Katsvairo shares concrete steps Managers and Organizati...Published: 06 Jan 2021 at 17:23hrs | | by Hamilton Katsvairo
Demand for mobile Internet soars under Covid-19 lockdown
ZIMBABWE continues to record increases in the usage of internet services spurred by the Covid-19 lockdown measures, which have created higher demand for digital services. The trend has seen mo...Published: 31 Dec 2020 at 10:34hrs | | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa in Victoria Falls for city status conferment
PRESIDENT Mnangagwa arrived in Victoria Falls yesterday evening and will today officially confer the prestigious city status to the resort town, in another milestone achievement for Matabeleland North...Published: 09 Dec 2020 at 05:44hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Victoria Falls finally gets city status
Victoria Falls becomes the City of Victoria Falls tomorrow, with President Mnangagwa expected to formally confer the new status at a ceremony where he will also be granted the Freedom of the City, the...Published: 08 Dec 2020 at 06:26hrs | | by Staff reporter
JSC pushes for digital delivery of justice
THE Judicial Service Commission (JSC) is pushing for an electronic justice delivery system which will improve efficiency and help litigants access their files in a timely manner.In its strateg...Published: 04 Dec 2020 at 16:19hrs | | by Staff reporter
Excitement over city status grips Victoria Falls
IT'S finally happening for Victoria Falls. The city fathers are excited that the resort town municipality is upgrading into a city. Victoria Falls Mayor Councillor Somvelo Dlamini said the lev...Published: 12 Nov 2020 at 05:46hrs | | by Staff reporter
Victoria Falls gets city status
PARLIAMENT has approved Victoria Falls' city status following recommendations by a commission that was set up to assess the town's capacity. Local Government and Public Works Minister July Moy...Published: 30 Oct 2020 at 06:21hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
China finds Chiwenga poison cure
PRETORIA - Vice President, Rtd General Constantino Chiwenga, is in China to receive an antidote for his poisoning from Chinese military doctors, as a last ditch effort to help him heal, Spotlight Zimb...Published: 23 Jul 2019 at 07:25hrs | 18 | by Mary-Kate Kahari
Why getting a video conferencing room onboard is a milestone
Why getting a video conferencing room onboard is a milestone for your content marketing strategy? Because your digital business, your product or service, has a good story to tell, and valuable knowled...Published: 17 Jun 2019 at 21:10hrs | 2 | by Staff writer
Knives out for Selmor Mtukudzi
Even with the spirit of Easter in the air, it seems there is no let-up in the acrimony within the late music superstar and national hero Dr Oliver Mtukudzi's family.Selmor Mtukudzi, daughter t...Published: 21 Apr 2019 at 08:10hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe courts to go digital
CHIEF Justice Luke Malaba has appointed a nine-member committee to spearhead the digitisation of courts by year-end, a development expected to cut litigation costs and to reduce time taken in resolvin...Published: 03 Apr 2019 at 08:20hrs | | by Staff reporter
Who will inherit Mtukudzi's vast empire?
A wife, four daughters with three different mothers, an unrecognised son with a birth certificate, and a rebutted daughter who made headlines seeking to be recognised.That sums up people with ...Published: 03 Feb 2019 at 11:38hrs | 2 | by Mtandazo Dube
Mnangagwa needs a proper team
"The best time to plant a tree is 20 years ago. The second-best time is now" - African proverb.It has just been six months since Zimbabwe held its general elections and, for the better part of...Published: 19 Jan 2019 at 10:48hrs | | by Cephas Msipa
Zimbabwe: A presidency under siege, is there a way out?
“The best time to plant a tree is twenty years ago. The second-best time is now” - African ProverbIt’s only been six months since Zimbabwe held its ...Published: 13 Jan 2019 at 04:25hrs | | by Lloyd Msipa
Zimbabwe outlines university innovation hub strategy
THE Government has set aside hundreds of millions of dollars that will see the construction of innovation hubs in six universities as well as infrastructural overhaul in the higher and tertiary educat...Published: 09 Dec 2018 at 06:57hrs | | by Staff reporter
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