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Zanu-PF-induced pain not ending anytime soon
THE Zanu-PF government is very playful. The State of Nation Address (SONA) be President Emmerson Mnangagwa is a signal that the perpetual evil and pain induced on the people is not going to end any ti...Published: 09 Oct 2024 at 07:43hrs | 168 | by Brian Sedze
Chiwenga's new wife opens school robotics competition
Zimbabwe's first schools robotics competition opened in Harare, officiated by Colonel Miniyothabo Baloyi-Chiwenga, wife of Vice President Dr. Constantino Chiwenga. Speaking at Westridge High School, C...Published: 30 Jun 2024 at 18:14hrs | 5 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe students threaten protests
The Zimbabwe National Students Union (Zinasu) issued a strong warning of potential protests if the government fails to engage in dialogue regarding their grievances. During a significant education for...Published: 19 Jun 2024 at 07:31hrs | 16 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe student heads for US
AFTER conquering China at the Asian nation-sponsored 7th Belt and Road Teenage Maker Camp, a Peterhouse student this time heads for the United States (US).Tayamika Mandiwanzira, a lower-six st...Published: 08 Mar 2024 at 05:10hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe flag flies high in Italian robotics challenge
Zimbabwe continues to shine on the global academic map as it increases its strides towards harnessing studies that promote sciences, technology, engineering and mathematics, STEM.This has seen...Published: 08 Mar 2024 at 05:05hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
WATCH: Top 10 new jobs to emerge in Zimbabwe in 2024
As we step into the future, the year 2024 will mark a pivotal moment for Zimbabwe as the country undergoes a transformative shift driven by the widespread integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI)....Published: 13 Dec 2023 at 11:33hrs | 27 | by Mandla Ndlovu
'Zimbabwe risks losing out on AI prospects'
ZIMBABWE and Africa, in general, stand to lose out on the potential US$7 trillion in additional gross domestic product (GDP) that artificial intelligence (AI) could brings to the world economy if they...Published: 27 Nov 2023 at 04:55hrs | 8 | by Staff reporter
Mutambara speaks on AI opportunities for Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe and other African countries risk losing out on the potential US$7 trillion that artificial intelligence (AI) could bring to the world economy if they are unable to optimise the productivity o...Published: 26 Nov 2023 at 08:24hrs | 8 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwean students in Singapore for robotics competitions
Five Zimbabwean students have traveled to Singapore to participate in this year's First Global Challenge, an international robotics competition.The five team members, Tanatswa Taremba, Tinashe...Published: 10 Oct 2023 at 05:58hrs | | by Staff reporter
WATCH: James Manyika, Strive Masiyiwa meeting
Whenever I visit Silicon Valley, I’m always left in awe at the number of black engineers and scientists working on the cutting edge of the most advanced technologies. Being also on an advisory board...Published: 24 Sep 2023 at 10:29hrs | 14 | by Strive Masiyiwa
Zimbabwe universities ranked among the best in sub-Saharan Africa
Three Zimbabwean universities have been ranked among the best universities in Africa from 88 universities in 20 countries by the Times Higher Education Sub-Saharan Africa University Rankings, demonstr...Published: 29 Jun 2023 at 06:28hrs | 8 | by Staff reporter
'Mutambara is a political opportunist'
Zanu-PF linked political analysts have described former Deputy Prime Minister, Professor Arthur Mutambara as an opportunist whose grasp of the obtaining situation in Zimbabwe is questionable.P...Published: 17 Jun 2023 at 15:50hrs | 7 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa not qualified to judge liberation struggle credentials of comrades
Zimbabwean former deputy prime minister Arthur Mutambara, an Oxford University-trained robotics professor known for his outstanding academic prowess and political activism, says President Emmerson Mna...Published: 12 Jun 2023 at 08:24hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Mutambara roasts Mnangagwa govt
FORMER deputy prime minister Arthur Mutambara has described President Emmerson Mnangagwa's government as incompetent, corrupt, authoritarian and directionless.Mutambara made the claims in his ...Published: 21 May 2023 at 08:13hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Only 3% of Zimbabwe's school have a web presence
Schools in Zimbabwe opened on the 8th May 2023 and our schools are looking for the best way to communicate between the school and the parents/guardians and stakeholders. In Zimbabwe the statisti...Published: 19 May 2023 at 14:00hrs | 9 | by Jacob Kudzayi Mutisi
Artificial intelligence and robotics: Great expectations and daunting existential risks
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is both exciting and challenging. There are opportunities and dangers. There are fascinating possibilities and existential risks.The starting point is to understan...Published: 06 May 2023 at 06:34hrs | 2 | by Arthur Mutambara
The enablers of Shona hegemony and enemies of Mthwakazi's peoples' emancipation from the MLF President
Greetings to all!, The compilation of this article identifies the enablers of Shona hegemony among others as the so-called "ZPRA Legacy Group". This group is comprised of charlatans who are in...Published: 21 Nov 2022 at 09:37hrs | 11 | by Dr Churchill Mpiyesizwe Guduza
Robotics, software laboratory for Bulawayo pupils
PUPILS aged 11 and above can now start learning robotics and software engineering in Bulawayo following the launch of a science, technology, engineering and mathematics (Stem) start-up laboratory in t...Published: 07 Nov 2022 at 05:26hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe robotics team wins international award
The Zimbabwean team from Tynwald High School, which recently lost 6 students in a tragic accident, won the gold XPRIZE Innovator Award for developing an innovative solution to combat climate change at...Published: 18 Oct 2022 at 05:56hrs | 10 | by Staff reporter
Econet launches 5G in Victoria Falls
Econet Wireless on Friday officially launched its 5G network in Victoria Falls as the listed telecommunications company expands its rollout of the super-f...Published: 01 Jul 2022 at 19:39hrs | 6 | by Agencies
Chamisa says there is no need to fight with Mnangagwa
OPPOSITION Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) leader Nelson Chamisa has commended Zanu-PF for introducing a good education system post-independence.Speaking at a memorial service for the late...Published: 28 Jun 2022 at 07:28hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Change in Zimbabwe is a big word and act
THIS country requires to make hard decisions and act in a radical manner for any sensible economic transformation to be upon us. However, we are expecting change of our economic fortunes using the sam...Published: 27 May 2022 at 06:48hrs | | by Brian Sedze
Econet extends 5G coverage to Bulawayo
Econet Wireless Zimbabwe, the country's largest mobile network operator, yesterday extended its national 5G network to the southern region, by launching the service in Bulawayo.The new network...Published: 30 Apr 2022 at 16:20hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Econet extends its 5G coverage, launches super-fast technology in Bulawayo
BULAWAYO - Econet Wireless Zimbabwe, the country's largest mobile network operator, yesterday extended its national 5G network to the southern region, by launching the service in Bulawayo.The ...Published: 29 Apr 2022 at 16:07hrs | 3 | by Agencies
Which African countries stand to benefit from AU-EU Summit?
AFRICA has a huge opportunity: The EU's new strategy for critical raw materials calls for diversification in supply chains, potentially opening up a big market for Africa's lithium, graphite, cobalt, ...Published: 25 Feb 2022 at 07:10hrs | 7 | by Conrad Onyango
Google thrilled to have Zimbabwean as Senior Vice President
James Mayinka is a Zimbabwean national and corporate executive who was recently appointed by Google as its Senior Vice President.Manyika's new role comes with huge responsibilities, as he is t...Published: 06 Feb 2022 at 06:47hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwean hired by Google as senior vice president
Google has hired Zimbabwean James Manyika, the head of McKinsey Global Institute, to be the company's first senior vice president of Technology and Society, the company said.Manyika, who has b...Published: 26 Jan 2022 at 21:16hrs | 7 | by Staff reporter
Mutambara lands top post in SA
FORMER deputy prime minister Arthur Mutambara has been appointed executive director and full professor of the Institute for the Future of Knowledge (IFK) at the University of Johannesburg.The ...Published: 07 Nov 2021 at 07:54hrs | 9 | by Staff reporter
Mutambara appointed executive director and full professor
Robotics and mechatronics professor and pan-African visionary Arthur Mutambara has been appointed the executive director and full professor of the Institute for the Future of Knowledge (IFK) at the Un...Published: 05 Nov 2021 at 17:02hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF conference lacked strategic imperatives for economic growth
THE Zanu-PF conference is of strategic importance due to its potential of providing simultaneous and sequential signal on the general direction or economic trajectory of the country. It is also not fa...Published: 04 Nov 2021 at 06:30hrs | | by Brian Sedze
David Mabuza stays clear of Ramaphosa's insurrection lies
South Africa's Deputy President David Mabuza has for the first time spoken about the recent riots in KwaZulu-Natal and Gauteng, saying they were a reminder that the government must urgently address un...Published: 11 Aug 2021 at 17:30hrs | | by Staff reporter
Potraz donates laptops to rural school
GOSHA Secondary School in Chikwaka last Tuesday became the biggest beneficiary after the Postal and Telecommunications Regulatory Authority of Zimbabwe (Potraz) donated to it 12 laptops, a desktop, mu...Published: 02 May 2021 at 09:34hrs | | by Staff reporter
Tech trends that cannot be ignored in 2021 and beyond
The Covid-19 pandemic has accelerated reduced physical human interaction with more people engaging online now than ever before. This is unlikely to fade anytime soon and will see the increased datafic...Published: 16 Apr 2021 at 19:09hrs | | by Agencies
'95% skills deficit in medicine'
THE country is grappling with a 95 percent skills deficit in the medical fraternity and 94 percent skills deficit in the engineering sector, a development which has been hampering optimal service deli...Published: 21 Feb 2021 at 06:59hrs | | by Staff reporter
Mutambara speaks about Chinese vacine trials
Former Zimbabwean Deputy Prime Minister Arthur Mutambara says if the Chinese were in a proactive and empowering partnership with Harare, clinical trials should have been done on the Sinopharm vaccine ...Published: 16 Feb 2021 at 20:07hrs | | by Staff reporter
Govt denying pfumvudza workers COVID-19 risk allowances
Agricultural extension officers around the country are threatening to down tools after government overlooked them on COVID-19 risk allowances, a source close to the matter told NewsDay.The ext...Published: 23 Dec 2020 at 07:12hrs | | by Staff reporter
PSC revamps civil service training
The Public Service Commission (PSC) has begun integrating all Government employee training institutions into an overarching academy, as the employer seeks to equip the workforce with modern skills....Published: 25 Aug 2019 at 09:25hrs | | by Staff reporter
Top 10 teaching sites for kids
The internet has had a major impact on the way people search for information, giving us access to a much wider spectrum of knowledge than was once the case.The world-wide-web has undoubtedly p...Published: 19 Aug 2019 at 16:54hrs | | by Staff Writer
Econet group launches virtual learning academy
Econet Wireless has launched the Econet Group Innoversity, a virtual learning academy designed to develop critical skills in the digital age."Today I am excited to launch the Econet Innoversit...Published: 18 Aug 2019 at 09:55hrs | | by Staff reporter
'Trade Unions now useless' says Mnangagwa's advisor
Presidential Advisory Council member Dr Shingi Munyeza says Trade Unions are no longer useful due to the technological advancement that is taken place in various industries.Said Munyeza, "We a...Published: 24 Jul 2019 at 19:01hrs | | by Mandla Ndlovu
Zimbabwean entrepreneur launches Europe's first autonomous delivery vehicle, Kar-go
The vehicle was praised by both English Dukes and Zimbabwean dignitaries Zimbabwean, William Sachiti and his team at the Academy of Robotics laun...Published: 14 Jul 2019 at 06:08hrs | 2 | by Agencies
Zimbabwe’s infrastructure structurally deficient: ZIE
THE Zimbabwe Institute of Engineers (ZIE) says government should prioritise investing in infrastructure because the sector has suffered long periods of neglect, delayed maintenance and lack of funding...Published: 10 Jun 2019 at 07:25hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Government and parents complicity is creating a class of useless graduates
Government and parents are delinquently complicity in allowing our young people to pursue tertiary level qualifications that offer no value to either the country or to the graduate. The pursuit of aca...Published: 04 Mar 2019 at 10:06hrs | | by Brian Sedze
Education 5.0 - towards problem-solving and value creation
Many thanks to a serious and strong hint by His Excellency President ED Mnangagwa, Education 5.0 is now a reality having been adopted by the Ministry of Higher and Tertiary Education, Science and Tech...Published: 01 Mar 2019 at 09:22hrs | 29 | by Enock Jonathan
Embrace technology, Kagame tells African leaders
RWANDAN President Paul Kagame has challenged African leaders to invest, rather than fear advanced technologies saying they are critical in building digital economies and developing the continent....Published: 11 Feb 2019 at 09:54hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe cyber security expert to be honoured in Australia
The author of the successful book, the Five Anchors of Cyber Resilience, Phillimon Zongo will be honoured at the Australian edition of the Zimbabwe Achievers Awards (ZAA).Zim Achievers Internation...Published: 22 Nov 2018 at 07:12hrs | | by Agencies
Zimbabwean engineer in revolutionary e-hailing cab App
EVERY great idea starts as a dream and as Gloria Steinem, an American journalist and social political activist - reckoned 'Dreaming after all is a form of planning'. But what separates an achiever fro...Published: 03 Nov 2018 at 08:43hrs | 1 | by STaff reporter
Villagers could soon use mobile phones to track cattle
Villagers from Murewa and Uzumba burst into laughter as a Cabinet minister told them that government anticipated the use of latest digital technology in herding cattle and doing some household chores ...Published: 07 Sep 2018 at 06:56hrs | | by Staff reporter
Incredible claims in party manifestos
Several opposition parties and President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s ruling Zanu-PF have launched their manifestos, all projecting themselves as committed to providing a messianic solution to the vast majo...Published: 27 May 2018 at 16:27hrs | | by Staff reporter
Arthur Mutambara pursues fourth industrial revolution
THE so-called fourth industrial revolution can only succeed if all sectors are involved in its approach, says academic and former deputy prime minister of Zimbabwe Professor Arthur Mutambara."...Published: 07 May 2018 at 10:12hrs | 3 | by African News Agency
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