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Are Zimbabwe economic growth rates real?
Bulawayo 24 News
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August 21, 2025
Every year, the Zimbabwean government and multilateral financial institutions project that the economy will grow by huge margins, yet the current economic situation does not meaningfully change, and if it does at all, it is marginal and...
Three more species of giraffe than previously thought, scientists say
BBC
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August 21, 2025
Georgina RannardClimate and science correspondent ShareSave Giraffes in Uganda's Kidepo Valley Giraffes are one of the world's most distinct and well-loved creatures, always thought to be one species. But now scientists at the International Union...
DFP World awarded duty-free retail concession at Harare International Airport
The Moodie Davitt Report
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August 21, 2025
ZIMBABWE. DFP World, the Dubai-based travel retail and bonded logistics operator, has secured a multi-year concession at Harare International Airport (HRE), covering duty-free retail operations and bonded warehouse management. The agreement,...
Academic scandal rocks top Harare institute
NewsDay Zimbabwe
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Harare Institute of Technology HARARE, Aug. 21 (NewsDay Live) – FRESH controversy is brewing at the Harare Institute of Technology (HIT) after allegations emerged that the institution’s acting pro-vice chancellor for academic affairs, Willard...
Brock, Zimbabwe Olympic Committee team up to strengthen sport governance
Brock University
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August 20, 2025
A new international partnership between Brock University’s Sport Management (SPMA) program and the Zimbabwe Olympic Committee (ZOC) is set to create fresh opportunities for researchers, athletes and sport leaders on both sides of the globe....
Zimbabwe aims to stop fake news with new policy
Bulawayo 24 News
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August 20, 2025
The Zimbabwean government is developing a national media and information literacy policy as part of broader efforts to counter misinformation and promote critical thinking among citizens. Chief director for government messaging and programmes in...
Harare warns of rising sewer blockages
Bulawayo 24 News
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August 20, 2025
The City of Harare has sounded alarm over a surge in sewer blockages across the capital, blaming the crisis on illegal dumping of solid waste by residents. According to council officials, 60% of sewer system problems now stem from residents'...
Zim pilots game-changing fuel tech
NewsDay Zimbabwe
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A REVOLUTIONARY fuel additive developed in the Czech Republic is being tried at the National University of Science and Technology (Nust), marking a bold step in the country’s pursuit of greener and more efficient energy solutions. A REVOLUTIONARY...
The silent burden of migration: Why counseling is essential for children moving abroad
The Zimbabwean
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August 22, 2025
Tendai Ruben Mbofana When I read the heartbreaking story of thirteen-year-old Mikaylah Mushinga, a Zimbabwean schoolgirl in the UK who shared her painful experiences of racism in her book I’m More Than The Black Girl, my heart bled. To directly...
Zimbabwean creators demand Facebook monetisation
Bulawayo 24 News
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August 19, 2025
Zimbabwean content creators remain sidelined from Facebook's monetisation programme, which is currently available in only eight African countries, sparking calls for government intervention to secure the country's digital economic inclusion. With...
Let’s be honest, an “upper middle-income economy” will not end Zimbabweans’ suffering
The Zimbabwean
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August 20, 2025
Tendai Ruben Mbofana We are constantly told by those in power that Zimbabwe is on course to becoming an “upper middle-income society” by the year 2030. To directly receive articles from Tendai Ruben Mbofana, please join his WhatsApp Channel on:...
Mutambudzi calls for celebration of Zimbabwe's 'zviganandas'
Bulawayo 24 News
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August 20, 2025
News / National by Staff reporter 2 hrs ago | Views Chief Director for Strategic Communications in the Presidential Communications Department, Office of the President and Cabinet, Dr Anyway Mutambudzi, has urged Zimbabweans to change their...
Harare paid millions on roads that don't exist
Bulawayo 24 News
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August 19, 2025
Harare faces fresh scrutiny after reports revealed that millions of US dollars were paid for the rehabilitation of 43 roads that were never constructed. A 2019 internal audit confirmed that, despite full payments, no work had been carried out on...
Zimbabwean startups join Visa's Fintech Accelerator
Bulawayo 24 News
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August 19, 2025
Zimbabwe's fintech ecosystem is gaining international recognition as two local startups, ChatCash and BigDot.ai, have been selected among 22 companies for Visa's Fourth Africa Fintech Accelerator. The 12-week virtual program brings together...
Zimbabwe to launch national AI strategy next month
Bulawayo 24 News
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August 19, 2025
News / National by Staff reporter 3 hrs ago | Views The inaugural Artificial Intelligence (AI) Summit for Africa opened in Victoria Falls on Monday, with the government announcing that Zimbabwe's National AI Strategy will be officially launched in...
Zimbabwe to launch AI policy to accelerate adoption
Zimbabwe Independent
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Information Communication Technology minister Tendai Mavetera Zimbabwe is set to launch a National Artificial Intelligence (AI) policy, which will help in creating a safe environment for the use and promotion of AI, Information Communication...
From Zimbabwe to Japan: How sesame seeds are helping farmers grow a profit
World Food Programme
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Kastina Sibanda is a subsistence farmer making a profit thanks to improved seeds she received in a training programme that aims to reach more than 14,000 households in Zimbabwe by 2026. Photo: WFP/Christopher Charamba In the sun-scorched fields of...
Mystery of Peru’s 'alien' mummies 'solved' as scientists debate DNA bombshell
Daily Express
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August 20, 2025
A bizarre discovery in Peru has intrigued scientists and conspiracy theorists since 2015, when a grave digger unearthed a series of mummified bodies inside a cave. The remains, notable for having only three fingers and three toes, immediately set...
Mystery of Peru's three-fingered 'alien mummies' finally 'solved' by scientists
The Mirror
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August 20, 2025
The mummified remains, notable for having only three fingers and three toes, were discovered in a cave in Peru in 2015 and have been the subject of wild speculation ever since A strange find in Peru has captivated scientists and conspiracy...
Zimbabwe urged to harness AI, digital financial services
Southern Eye
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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....