Financial services giant, Standard Chartered Zimbabwe has launched a new community project to support young people in recovering from the economic impact of the Covid-19 pandemic. The project is part of #Futuremakers programme, a global initiative by the Bank to tackle inequality by promoting economic inclusion for young people. “The global COVID-19 pandemic is impacting […]

Staff writer Zimbabwe’s leading technology group, Webdev has launched a new App Classifieds Chat Bot which allows users to search products and services with numbered menu options. As costs of doing business using data in Zimbabwe continue to soar, the App enhances product accessibility using the Whatsapp Bundle instead of Data Bundles. Launching the product, […]

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Former managing director of Daxilon Security and former chief executive of the Grain Marketing Board Pension Fund, Taona Munzvandi has been re-elected Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators in Zimbabwe (ICSAZ) president. Munzvandi, a Registered Public Accountant, set up the Grain Marketing Board Pension Fund from scratch in 2001 and was the chief executive until […]

THE on-going COVID-19 pandemic is not only a health crisis, but also a societal catastrophe, emanating from the devastating societal impact caused by the resultant trail of death. As of yesterday midday, a total of 3 954 936 million lives had been lost globally, with Zimbabwe recording 1 761 deaths as of June 29, 2021, […]

Staff Reporter ECONET Wireless, the country’s largest mobile network operator by customer base and by network coverage, remains the market leader in its sector because of its continuous investment in infrastructure, according to the latest industry report. According to the Postal and Telecommunications Regulatory Authority of Zimbabwe (Potraz) first quarter Sector Performance report, Econet controlled […]

IT’S a milestone! 60 Years of Baking The Best Of The Best. The origins of the company The family-owned Proton Bakers was established in Marondera 60 years ago. The bakery was founded by Peter Tselentis born on the Greek Island of Kefalonia. VIEW FULL SUPPLEMENT HERE He left Greek at the age of 13 to […]

BY FIDELITY MHLANGA President Emmerson Mnangagwa has challenged the mining industry to rise above the Covid-19 woes and focus on attaining the ambitious US$12 billion target by 2023. VIEW FULL SUPPLEMENT HERE Addressing delegates during the Chamber of Mines annual mining conference in Victoria Falls recently, the President warned that time was running out for […]

Z IMBABWE joins the rest of the world in commemorating World Environment Day tomorrow. It is an environmental awareness day, run by the United Nations which is also known as Eco Day or Environment Day. VIEW FULL SUPPLEMENT HERE The day was established by the United Nations General Assembly in 1972 to mark the opening […]

Coventry University Group has appointed Rwanda’s former education minister Professor Silas Lwakabamba as Regional Managing Director for its new Africa Hub in Kigali. The veteran academic will be the most senior representative of the university group in the region and will have oversight of its activities across Africa, including policy development, research, enterprise and innovation, […]

By Staff Reporter The ONE Campaign, a global movement campaigning to end extreme poverty and preventable diseases, has appointed Econet Wireless Zimbabwe board member Dr Jackie Chimhanzi as one of its board members. Dr Chimhanzi, together with former Finland Prime Minister Professor Alexander Stubb, join Africa’s richest man Aliko Dangote, ex-British Premier David Cameron, corporate […]

Old Mutual, the nation’s leading financial services provider, has launched a web series to equip Zimbabweans with the basics of managing and growing their wealth. The programme, which will run online once a month, will explore key themes on how to invest your money, how to preserve your income, and how to navigate financial systems […]

I present to you the African Banking Corporation of Zimbabwe Limited (“BancABC”) financial statements for the year 2020, a year in which the global community suffered one of the most challenging periods in living memory. VIEW FULL FINANCIAL STATEMENT HERE The COVID-19 pandemic has ravaged many economies worldwide, testing the strength of the human spirit, healthcare […]

Several African branches of the globally active group Imperial Logistics have been working with the new major version of the logistics software CarLo® since last week–updating from version 2.63 from 2018, which they used up to now, to version 2.73. Within the scope of this measure, the migration of Order Entry and Transport Planning from […]

BY WINSTONE ANTONIO Financial services provider Old Mutual Zimbabwe chief executive, Samuel Matsekete says it is vital to integrate the youth in the development of the economy. Matsekete’s made the remarks as Eight2Five Innovation Hub powered by Old Mutual Zimbabwe in partnership with British Council Zimbabwe invites young Zimbabwean entrepreneurs aged between 18 to 45 […]

Econet Wireless Zimbabwe has the fastest mobile data speed in the country, according to a report released by SpeedChecker, a global Internet research think-tank. The Ireland-based consultancy firm produces surveys for telecommunication companies and governments across the world, analysing Internet access performance metrics such as connection data rates and latency. The company, a global leader […]

Coptec  Baking systems is a wholly-owned Zimbabwean organisation. It was established in 2011 and has grown over the years. It mainly focuses on servicing bakery and catering equipment, bakery equipment sales, installations, maintenance and repairs. VIEW FULL SUPPLEMENT HERE It is located in Harare Zimbabwe however it is catering for clients throughout the southern African […]

“That organisations, regardless of their field, must keep innovating is now well-established fact. The Covid -19 pandemic certainly unveiled even more how important innovation is for businesses to survive and thrive even in the direst circumstances,’ said Old Mutual Group CEO, Sam Matsekete. Trends in the development and use of technology are accelerating change more […]

The Econet Group through its subsidiary Cassava Fintech International (Cassava Fintech) and Mastercard have entered into a strategic partnership to advance digital inclusion across Africa and collaborate on a range of initiatives, including expansion of the Africa CDC TravelPass. TravelPass is a digital health pass developed by Cassava Fintech and offered in conjunction with the […]

Minerva Risk Advisors (Minerva) has become a global partner of Real Betis. This partnership will amplify the Minerva brand onto the world stage as they increase their operations outside Zimbabwe. Having been in operation since 1947, Minerva is the preferred choice in risk management, insurance, reinsurance and employee benefits solutions in Zimbabwe. Minerva is the […]

Staff Reporter Pan African technology company, Liquid Telecoms has rebranded to Liquid Intelligence Technologies to reflect its new business thrust anchored on sector specific response. Liquid Intelligent Technologies (LIT) Southern Africa regional chief executive Wellington Makamure said rebranding was the company’s calculated steps to transform the group from a wholesale telecom provider to an intelligent […]

ON Saturday March 27, Earth Hour, one of the largest global grassroots movements for the environment, will virtually bring together millions of businesses and leaders from around the world to shine a spotlight on the urgent need to address nature loss and climate ON Saturday March 27 , Earth Hour, one of the largest global […]

HEALTH stakeholders have warned that the COVID-19 third wave is imminent given the prevailing situation with damning evidence that the country is ill prepared. With the Easter holidays only a week away, the situation is bound to worsen and statistics will go up. Government has said it will upscale surveillance and other control measures to […]

Standard Chartered in Zimbabwe has contributed USD1 million to the International Rescue Committee (IRC) and Oxfam for programmes providing emergency relief to communities impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. View Standard Chartered Press Release here In total, USD500,000 has been donated to the IRC to provide healthcare supplies, infection prevention and control measures, and risk communication […]

The ongoing Global Money Week (GMW) is a global money awareness celebration that takes place in March every year and is coordinated by the Child and Youth Finance Secretariat to raise awareness and directly engage children and youth worldwide on the issue. This year it is being held under the theme, “Take care of yourself, take care of […]

WITH several countries, including Zimbabwe, facing the grim prospect of a third wave of the deadly coronavirus if they do not guard against complacency, VAYA Mobility has put in place measures to keep it passengers and workers safe at a time students have started going back to school. The Cassava Smartech Zimbabwe’s ride hailing unit […]