INFORMATION Communication Technology (ICT) minister Jenfan Muswere says the government is committed to providing equitable access to digital technologies to all citizens, including those in rural areas. Speaking through his deputy Dingumuzi Phuthi at the commissioning of a communication information centre (CIC) in Hwange yesterday, Muswere said: “My ministry will, through Potraz (Postal and Telecommunications…
POOR governance and a lack of transparency remain the major impediments to Zimbabwe’s quest for economic stability and recovery, a British think tank has said. Taking over after former President Robert Mugabe’s 36-year reign in November 2017, the current administration had promised sweeping reforms to bring the economy back on track, but the situation has…
THE Zimnat Group has extended its insurance arm into South Africa to enable Zimbabweans living there to take out insurance cover for funeral expenses, including the cost of bringing their bodies back to Zimbabwe should they die in South Africa. This comes as various news sources have reported an increase in the number of Zimbabweans…
Blessings Mashaya SENIOR STAFF WRITER mashayab@dailynews.co.zw ZIMBABWE launched the first virtual communication and collaboration platform called Glue virtual platform (Glue VP) developed by Africans in the country. The platform is a brainchild of Zimbabwe-born professor, Richard Chinomona. “Glue VP is a proudly African product that will afford African governments the opportunity to keep all their…
The Zimbabwe Stock Exchange(ZSE) has commissioned a solar plant in an effort to increase power generation in a sustainable way. The solar plant has a power generation capacity of up to 40KVA and was officially commissioned yesterday by the ZSE board chairperson, Caroline Sandura. The overall objective of the solar project was to move towards…
Myles Matarise STAFF WRITER matarisem@dailynews.co.zw ZIMBABWEAN businesses should accelerate the adoption of technology so as to improve efficiency and meet customer needs in post Covid-19 period, industry leaders have said. This comes as the deadly pandemic has forced companies across the world to rationalise operations by allowing their employees to work remotely as a way…
Churches in Zimbabwe will now be able to post their services on online platforms, with their followers able to watch for free, on Sasai Watch. A Sasai insider said until the COVID-19 lockdown is removed, churches in Zimbabwe and their followers will be able to upload their services and show them every Sunday on…
STANBIC Bank has stepped up functionality of Foreign Currency Accounts (FCAs) on their digital banking platforms, to enable its customers to take full advantage of the interbank rates being implemented through the introduction of the forex auction system. Following the Reserve Bank’s pronouncement which allows the use of foreign currency for local transactions, the bank…
Myles Matarise STAFF WRITER matarisem@dailynews.co.zw CASSAVA Fintech International (CFI) and the Liquid Telecom Group (LTG) have announced the launch of Sasai Wi-Fi Finder, a game-changer in driving digital and financial inclusion in Africa. Sasai Wi-Fi which will be offered across the continent was announced yesterday and is set to be rolled at thousands of…
MBANO Manor Hotel, an all-suite premium luxury hotel based in the resort town of Victoria Falls, officially opened its doors to the public yesterday. The luxury boutique hotel, conceptualised and developed by Mati Nyazema, pictured, comprises 19 suites which include a masterpiece Forest Villa. Support services include reception, lounge, bar, back of house, kitchen and…
