South Africa-based Zimbabwean academic Millie Phiri DIGITAL activism plays a pivotal role in advancing social justice movements, particularly in the African context, an expert has said. Speaking in Harare at the recently held Hub Uncoference, hosted under the Shoko Festival banner, South Africa-based Zimbabwean academic Millie Phiri emphasized the transformative power of social media platforms…
The demands, made during the same commemorations, come amid rising prices of basic commodities which have left employees on the brink. GOVERNMENT has de-centralised the recruitment of teachers to districts while encouraging qualified educators to register with the Public Service database in what is seen as an acknowledgement of the need for more educators, NewsDay…
Key players in Matabeleland regions this week accused officials responsible for the process of allegedly lacking sincerity to push the agenda. THE Gukurahundi public outreach programme, launched by President Emmerson Mnangagwa in July this year, has been hit by logistical challenges that have grounded the process, NewsDay has established. But critics have accused the government…
Dube died on October 3 at a Mater Dei hospital and has been declared a national hero. RESIDENTS in Bulawayo have described Zanu PF politburo member Tshinga Dube, who died last week, as a big brother who cared for everyone in the city across the political divide. Dube died on October 3 at a Mater…
Kelvin Mhasi was arraigned before Harare magistrate Apollonia Marutya charged with culpable homicide and pleaded not guilty during the trial. A 26-YEAR-OLD commuter omnibus driver from Hatcliffe has been convicted and sentenced to an effective 17 months in jail for culpable homicide. Kelvin Mhasi was arraigned before Harare magistrate Apollonia Marutya charged with culpable homicide…
Danet Manicaland chairperson Wilson Masokowere expressed his gratitude to the Makoni RDC for the gesture. THE Makoni Rural District Council has partnered with Destiny of Africa Network leading it to avail a piece of land to the property developer in a boost to the provision of affordable housing to home-seekers. Addressing hundreds of the low-income…
Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe deputy governor Jesimen Chipika said Zimbabwean youths were also affected by low levels of financial inclusion while being denied the opportunity to show what they are capable of achieving. ZIMBABWE and the United Kingdom have partnered in a programme that is expected to assist women and youths who are affected by…
“During the incident, one occupant was shot on the chest and is currently receiving medical attention at a hospital in Bulawayo,” police said in a statement. A FAMILY in Esigodini, Matabeleland South province, was left in shock after being attacked by two armed robbers who shot one of the members on the chest before they…
Officially opening the 14th edition of the SMEs International Expo 2024 in Harare recently, Mutsvangwa said government was committed to supporting SMEs in this technological transition. Women Affairs, Community, Small and Medium Enterprises Development minister Monica Mutsvangwa has called for the adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) for the benefit of the country’s SMEs. Officially opening…
The company, which is wholly-owned by veterans of the liberation struggle, has interests in property development, tourism and agriculture. DIRECTORS of Zvimba East Veterans Investment Company (Zevic) say they are able to steer the ship amid boardroom squabbles, abuse of office and corruption allegations that are bedeviling the company. The company, which is wholly-owned by…
