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Zimbabwe urged to harness AI, digital financial services
Gloria Rumbidzai Ndoro-Mkombachoto VICTORIA FALLS, Aug. 18 (NewsDay Live) – Zimbabwe must harness digital financial services (FSPs) and artificial intelligence (AI) to drive inclusive, long-term socio-economic growth, a financial expert has said....

There’s no substitute for energy development in Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe is blessed with abundant resources, vast sunlight, rich hydro potential, coal reserves, and even opportunities for wind and biomass generation. When I reflect on my engineering journey across Zimbabwe and beyond, one truth stands above...

Frequently Asked Questions on the HIV vaccine clinical trial taking place in Zimbabwe
The IAVI C114 study is a Phase 1 clinical trial evaluating the safety and immune response of an experimental HIV vaccine, GRAdHIVNE1. 1. What is the IAVI C114 study about? The IAVI C114 study is a Phase 1 clinical trial evaluating the safety and...
Harare water crisis worsens
Residents in several parts of Harare, including Kuwadzana, have been left without clean water for over two weeks, highlighting the growing severity of the city’s water crisis. The failure of the City Council of Harare to provide essential water...

Scientists sound alarm over worsening crisis that will impact all of humanity: 'Glimpse of what the future is going to be'
In the 1970s, many were worried about running out of oil. Today, people should be more concerned about running out of water. A new study warns that Earth's supply of freshwater is rapidly vanishing from our warming world. What's happening? Since...

Zimbabwe's lawyer-heavy politics not good for development
Most of Zimbabwe's leading politicians are lawyers. Nelson Chamisa, Tendai Biti, David Coltart, Welshman Ncube, and even President Emmerson Mnangagwa all come from legal backgrounds. The one prominent engineer who often comes to mind in politics...

National Cranes and Equipment Unveils Zimbabwe’s Largest Crane
National Cranes and Equipment (NCE), Zimbabwe’s premier lifting and earth-moving solutions provider, has once again redefined the country’s heavy machinery landscape with the acquisition of a 650-tonne crane, the largest in Zimbabwe and among the...

Harare water crisis reaches alarming levels
Residents in several parts of Harare, including Kuwadzana, have been left without clean water for over two weeks, highlighting the growing severity of the city's water crisis. The failure of the City Council of Harare to provide essential water...

Interview: Engineer Everjoy Ngomamiti
Engineer Everyjoy Ngomamiti, Congratulations on your appointment at Kavango! What was your initial reaction when you were offered the General Manager role? Thanks for the thoughtful and wide-ranging questions — they really get to the heart of what...

Borehole Levy Punishes Citizens for Local Govt Failure
Borehole Levy Punishes Citizens for Local Govt Failure By Engineer Jacob Kudzayi Mutisi In Zimbabwe today, the simple act of turning on a tap and expecting clean, running water is no longer an everyday reality. The state of the country’s water...

Zimbabweans want political renewal, survey shows
Citizens of Zimbabwe THE majority of Zimbabweans are disillusioned with President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s administration and prefer a National Transitional Authority (NTA) to move the country forward. Mnangagwa is currently serving his second and...

Harare’s water crisis: A ticking time bomb for public health
As the authority mandated to ensure access to clean water, the council's inability to perform its duties has severe implications for public health. The water crisis in Harare has reached catastrophic levels, with residents in neighbourhoods like...

Julius Malema says Zimbabweans must seek employment in their own country, SA questions his stance
Julius Malema supported Zimbabweans having employment at municipalities, as long as it was in their own country Malema made the comments after Zimbabwean national, Kennedy Chihota, was appointed by the Polokwane Municipality South Africans...

A dangerous fantasy for Zimbabwe called NTA
In recent months, a renewed push for a so-called National Transitional Authority (NTA) has emerged in Zimbabwe, spearheaded by certain opposition politicians, academics, and advocacy platforms. Proponents argue that the country faces a "crisis in...

NetOne painting Zimbabwe orange
With the country now painted in NetOne’s unmistakable orange, the question is no longer whether people notice the brand — it is whether they will make the switch. ZIMBABWE’s state-owned telecommunications giant, NetOne, has set the marketing scene...
ZIMRA Officially Commissions TaRMS
The event brought together key stakeholders, including, senior government officials, representatives from the African Development Bank, Clients, the banking community and members of the ZIMRA Board. Their collective support has been invaluable in...

Zimbabwe's lithium smugglers defy export ban
News / National by Staff reporter 51 mins ago | Views Zimbabwe is losing millions of dollars through the illicit export of raw lithium, despite a government ban introduced in 2022 to force miners to process the mineral locally. The ban, first...

How space exploration, AI are reshaping today’s world
IN 2025, the twin revolutions of space exploration and artificial intelligence (AI) are converging in ways that promise profound impact IN 2025, the twin revolutions of space exploration and artificial intelligence (AI) are converging in ways that...

From Bulawayo to Harare: Road Wolf aims to dominate Zim’s luxury transport market
“As a premium coach operator, the unique value propositions that distinguish Road Wolf from other service providers are our commitment to customer comfort and safety,” Mugoma said. ROAD Wolf Coaches, a premium intercity transport operator, has...

Russia to send 75 mice into space aboard 'miniature hotel'
Russia is preparing to launch 75 mice and 1,000 fruit flies into space as part of a month-long mission that will show how cosmic radiation affects living organisms. The research by Roscosmos, Russia’s space agency, and the Institute of Biomedical...