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Standard Chartered, BII renew $350m for trade finance

Source: BII. Chief executive officer of BII, Nick O’Donohoe, and Saif Malik, head of banking and coverage, UK, Standard Chartered. This facility aims to bolster the trade-finance needs of SMEs and corporates across Africa and South Asia and to boost economic growth in these regions. Since the initial agreement in 2013, Standard Chartered and British…

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Cimas partners HIT to address healthcare challenges

Information Communication Technology minister Tatenda Mavetera CIMAS health group has partnered the Harare Institute of Technology (HIT) to leverage on innovation and technology to address healthcare challenges in Zimbabwe. Young innovators from HIT presented their ideas for improving healthcare services, covering areas such as artificial intelligence (AI) solutions for cost reduction and accessibility during a…

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Sadc meets over Moza post-poll crisis

Information minister Jenfan Muswere THE Southern Africa Development Community (Sadc) will hold an extraordinary summit in Zimbabwe next week to deliberate on political developments in the region that include the post-election crisis in neighbouring Mozambique. The November 16 to 20 summit will also discuss the recently held elections in Botswana and the impending Namibia polls….

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Army to evict land invaders

Lands, Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Rural Development minister Anxious Masuka GOVERNMENT has engaged the army to assist police in evicting land barons who are targeting farms, creating illegal settlements across the country. This emerged in Parliament last Thursday when Murewa South lawmaker Noah Mangondo complained about the sprouting of illegal settlements on A1 and A2…

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SAMA of nostalgia

South African Music Awards THE South African Music Awards (SAMAs) have become the embodiment of the phrase “the more things change, the more they stay the same”. The 30th annual of the SAMAs were held this past weekend at the Gallagher Convention Centre in Midrand, South Africa. It was a splendid affair involving celebs, fashion,…

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Simba scent sweet title

SIMBA Bhora could seal their first Castle Lager Premier Soccer League title today if they win against relegated Arenel Movers and FC Platinum fail to pick maximum points against Bulawayo Chiefs. SIMBA Bhora could seal their first Castle Lager Premier Soccer League title today if they win against relegated Arenel Movers and FC Platinum fail…

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Substandard solar installations fuel infernos: Zera

Zimbabwe Energy Regulatory Authority THE Zimbabwe Energy Regulatory Authority (Zera) has blamed substandard retailed solar panel products and installations as the chief causes of electrical faults resulting in deaths from infernos. At least 27 deaths have been reported in more than 200 notifications made concerning electrical accidents this year. About 45 deaths from electrical incidents…

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Runway Royalty: Scarless reigns supreme at African Influencer Awards

BERNARD Hatirarame, creative director and founder of Scarless Designs BERNARD Hatirarame, creative director and founder of Scarless Designs, took home the coveted gong for Excellence in Fashion Industry at the just-held African Influencer Awards. The glittering ceremony, which is increasingly gaining prestige, took place on Saturday night at Impala Events along Khami Road in Bulawayo….

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