For decades, South Africa’s largest industries were agriculture and mining. For decades, South Africa’s largest industries were agriculture and mining. These were the engines driving wealth in the country, but in recent times, there has been a shift towards retail and wholesale trade, technology, and communications. The country has also become a popular tourist destination,…
African countries receive more than $150 billion a year in aid from Western governments, international organizations and private funds. Although the amount of the assistance is significant, many analysts and experts believe there are serious systemic problems that prevent the continent from implementing meaningful change. This begs the question: Why do problems such as famine,…
The fire which broke out on Tuesday left many small business owners struggling with their wares and goods completely destroyed. In the wake of a devastating fire that swept through Mbare’s informal market, the Zimbabwe Chamber of SMEs (ZCSMEs) and the Indigenous Advisory Practitioners Association of Zimbabwe (IAPAZ) have extended their deepest sympathy to the…
The initiative, which has been hailed as a game-changer for rural business development, aims to unlock the vast potential of rural SMEs by fostering networking, collaboration, innovation, and industrialization. The Zimbabwe National Chamber of SMEs (ZCSMEs), in partnership with the Indigenous Advisory Practitioners Association of Zimbabwe (IAPAZ), is set to roll out Monthly SMEs Networking…
This ambitious project is set to bolster the region’s capacity for sustainable agricultural practices while simultaneously improving the quality of education. In a landmark initiative aimed at transforming the educational and agricultural landscape in Matabeleland, Bridging the Gap Foundation, led by prominent businessman Kudakwashe Tagwirei and his wife Sandra, has donated 17 tractors to schoolsunder…
In the early 1990s, coal began to be forced out of the electricity mix by gas, but coal still remained a crucial component of the UK grid for the next two decades. The UK is about to stop producing any electricity from burning coal – ending its 142-year reliance on the fossil fuel. The country’s…
Prosecutors say Ryan Routh, 58, was spotted with a rifle as he hid in the bushes near Trump’s golf course in West Palm Beach. The man accused of attempting to assassinate Donald Trump at his Florida golf course has pleaded not guilty to the charges in a federal court. Prosecutors say Ryan Routh, 58, was…
This trend indicates a very important change in consumer behavior brought about by the attraction of easy access and availability of CBD products. The past few years have seen the increasing availability of CBD Vape Pen, especially among the young population, who are now purchasing them through the online marketplace more often than before. This…
In a significant development aimed at bridging the gap between Zimbabwean professionals in the diaspora and local investment opportunities, Zimbabwe Accountants International (ZAI) and the Indigenous Advisory Practitioners Association of Zimbabwe (IAPAZ) have advanced their discussions into a strategic partnership. This collaboration, initiated during a virtual meeting on 21 September 2024, seeks to provide crucial…
The documentary, titled Strengthening Community Participation in the Justice System, highlighted lived realities of citizens in accessing justice on electoral litigation and politically-motivated violence. THE Alliance for Community Based Organisations (ACBOS) today presented their documentary which exposed justice at the margins and delved into the systemic barriers that marginalised communities face in seeking justice. The…
