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Mutsvangwa urges AI adoption for SMEs growth

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…

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War vets company vows to deliver

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…

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2 fishermen’s bodies recovered in Lake Kariba

Three other fishermen who were on the same dinghy were rescued by anglers participating in the Kariba International Tiger Fish Tournament 2024. THE bodies of two fishermen, who drowned after their dinghy capsized in Lake Kariba on Friday, have been recovered.  Three other fishermen who were on the same dinghy were rescued by anglers participating…

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High Court evicts ex-SMM mine worker from company house

Justice Mangota ruled that SMM was within its rights to sue for the eviction of Sigauke from the property as it did under HC 437/24. AN ex-Shabani-Mashava Mine Holdings (SMM) employee has been evicted from a company house after his former employer approached the High Court over the property. SMM Holdings and Afaras Gwarazimba were…

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US$3,6bn project to transform Mat’land region

Speaking during the tour of the facility recently, Chitando said the project was a testament to the success of the government’s “Zimbabwe Open for Business” mantra. THE US$3,6 billion-funded Palm River Energy Metallurgical Special Economic  Zone project in Beitbridge has a potential to transform the Matabeleland region’s economy, Mines and Mining Development minister Winston Chitando…

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War Vets ministry employee in US$77K scam

Harare regional magistrate Marehwanazvo Gofa remanded Gurira out of custody to October 31 pending finalisation of investigations. AN official from the Ministry of the Veterans of the Liberation Struggle, Simbarashe Oswald Gurira, was on Friday last week arraigned before the Harare magistrates courts facing allegations of abuse of duty involving US$77 000. Gurira, 38, from…

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Lifeline for Macheke elderly

Murewa South legislator Noah Mangondo handing out aid to residents in Macheke, Mashonaland East province MORE than 60 elderly people in Macheke, Mashonaland East province, yesterday benefited food aid from Murewa South legislator Noah Mangondo as drought ravages the urban community. Mangondo, a former diplomat and farmer, donated three tonnes of maize to the elderly…

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A sad end to Mutoko’s ‘talking’ bus

Mutoko Bus FOR years, the old white bus stood sentinel by the Harare-Nyamapanda Highway in Mutoko South constituency. Its once-vibrant colours faded to a dull sheen due to perennial exposure to different weather conditions. The registration had long since expired and the tyres had flattened, as if the bus had surrendered to the weight of…

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Councillors blast management for corruption

HARARE City Council HARARE City councillors have blasted council management for prioritising self-enrichment, showering themselves with luxurious cars and lucrative perks, while neglecting service delivery. This emerged during a full council meeting on Tuesday where councillors expressed concern over poor and in some cases, non-existent services while management lived comfortably. Human resources committee chairperson, councillor…

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