Business
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iBASIS, KPN ink new 3-year Voice and Mobile services deal
International services outsourcing includes Voice and Mobile Successful outsourcing model extended after six-year partnership Existing agreement strengthened for another three years Lexington, MA – iBASIS, the leading provider of communications solutions for operators and digital players worldwide, and KPN, the Netherlands’ leading telecom company, announced yesterday that they have renewed their outsourcing agreement for Voice and Mobile…
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AWF Celebrates 2023 AWF Charles R. Wall Leadership Program Graduates
The African Wildlife Foundation (AWF) announced the graduation of 31 fellows from the esteemed AWF Charles R. Wall Youth Leadership Program. The program, comprising two components — the Charles R. Wall Young African Policy Fellows and the Charles R. Wall Conservation Leadership and Management Fellowship (CLMF) — aims to cultivate communities of skilled and connected…
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Upcoming Conference: Mastering 21st Century Information Systems Governance: Overcoming Business Challenges
In today’s rapidly evolving technological landscape, information systems governance plays a crucial role in the success of organisations. It encompasses the policies, processes, and structures that ensure effective management and utilisation of information systems to drive business growth. To shed light on this critical subject, an upcoming conference titled “Mastering 21st Century Information Systems Governance:…
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SNV Project embraces PWDs, youth and women in tackling climate change
SNV Zimbabwe in partnership with the Ministry of Environment, Climate and Wildlife is implementing a project titled “Amplifying the Role of Youth, women, and People with Disabilities in Implementing Zimbabwe’s Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) and National Adaptation Plan (NAP).” This comes as the impacts of climate change and variability are increasingly evident through more frequent…
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Technical partners commit to the successful implementation of the UNDP-GEF Limpopo project
The “Integrated Transboundary River Basin Management for the Sustainable Development of the Limpopo River Basin (UNDP-GEF Limpopo project),” is an important intervention for strengthening sustainable development in the Limpopo. Cognisant of this, the Limpopo Watercourse Commission (LIMCOM), in partnership with the Global Water Partnership Southern Africa (GWPSA), organized an Integration Workshop for technical partners to…
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The counter-productivity of fragmented investments in African food systems
Billions of dollars have gone into African agriculture and food systems over the past few years but the main challenge remains the absence of a coordinated framework for deploying such resources. Resources that are squandered through fragmented investments by development organizations, government, and the private sector are more than what is needed to address challenges…
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OLDN Rebranding Zimbabwe through International Organization Development Conferences
The 5th Edition of the Organization Leadership and Development Network (OLDN) International Organization Development and Change and Doctoral Consortium will be held in Gaborone, Botswana on August 29-30, 2024. This follows the successful 4th Edition that was held in Harare, Zimbabwe last year. “OLDN conferences are a convening of national, regional, and international practitioners and…
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NetOne’s Digital Campaign Delights Customers with Smartphones on Valentine’s Day
In a celebration of love and digital engagement, NetOne, a leading telecommunications provider, recently wrapped up its heartwarming digital campaign, “#ValentinesIsInTheAir-Time.” From January 29 to February 12, 2024, NetOne customers actively participating in the company’s digital realm stood a chance to win coveted Samsung A22 smartphones. The prize-giving ceremony, held on February 14 at the…
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Whole-of-society approach to aid attainment of Vision 2030
A whole-of-society approach is critical in fostering sustainable socio-economic transformation, Dr. Justine Chinoperekwei, the Director of the Centre for Organisation Leadership and Development (COLDN) has said. The sentiments come as COLDN has partnered with the Ministry of Skills Audit and Development in designing and facilitating the National Stakeholder Consultation on Skills Audit and Development that…
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Meta Platforms adds Broadcom CEO to board
Writes Hana Anandira Meta Platforms named Broadcom president and CEO Hock Tan to its board, a move it stated adds silicon expertise to support a push around developing artificial general intelligence (AGI). The semiconductor giant is Meta Platforms’ key partner in building its own AI chips, as it allows clients to customise the technology according…
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Skills flight compromising tourism development
Tourism, as one of the sectors that offers a wide range of products and services, requires human capital development but it has been compromised by skills flight. This was revealed on the fourth day of the stakeholder engagement workshop spearheaded by the Ministry of Skills Audit and Development in Harare on Thursday when it engaged…
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Over 18 million girls missing school in Africa: Report
A staggering 18,846,517 girls are out of primary school in Africa according to a new report by the Tax and Education (TaxEd) Alliance and its allies. This is against the background of losses of USD29 billion annually in education finance caused by aggressive tax avoidance by the wealthiest companies and individuals. The Transforming Education Financing…
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Rwanda commits $2m to food security based on agricultural innovation
At a time when food security in Rwanda is under increasing threat from several phenomena, including climate change, the government is committed to supporting agricultural innovation through the $2 million Hanga Agritech Innovation Challenge Fund. In Rwanda, the government is banking on digital innovation to improve farming practices. The “Hanga Agritech Innovation Challenge Fund” initiative…
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Fastjet’s “Amazing Zimbabwe” campaign showcases rich endowments, splendour
Fastjet Zimbabwe on Monday, 12 February 2024, announced the launch of their Amazing Zimbabwe marketing campaign, which focuses on promoting the hidden gems of Zimbabwe. “Amazing Zimbabwe” is a celebration and promotion of all things Zimbabwean, encompassing the country’s beauty, vibrant culture and rich heritage. The campaign is centred on four unique pillars synonymous with…
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UNEP to Host UNEA-6 in Nairobi, Kenya: A Milestone in Global Environmental Diplomacy
Writes Baboloki Semele Nairobi, Kenya – The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) is set to host the sixth session of the United Nations Environment Assembly (UNEA-6) in Nairobi, Kenya, from 26th February to 1st March 2024. This prestigious event, known as UNEA-6, is the world’s highest-level decision-making body on environmental matters and is expected to…
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Human capital base a bedrock for economic prosperity, sustainable development
A sound human capital base is the bedrock for economic prosperity and sustainable development, corporations and captains of industry attending a stakeholders consultative meeting on the role and mandate of the Ministry of Skills Audit and Development have been told. Addressing workshop participants in Harare today, Prof Paul Mavima, the Minister of Skills Audit and…
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EcoSure rewards “Titambire Sethule” promotion winners with holiday packages
EcoSure, a micro-insurance brand under Econet Life, has rewarded lucky customers with holiday packages, following their participation in its “Titambire Sethule” promotion. The recent promotion, which ran between September and December 2023, was open to new and existing EcoSure customers who subscribed to the company’s USD Basic ($1), Standard ($2), or Premium ($5) plans, and…
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Technical, fundamental soft skills required for competitiveness: Prof Mavima
The country requires critical technical skills and other fundamental soft skills to be competitive, Prof Paul Mavima, the Minister of Skills Audit and Development has said. Prof Mavima made the revelation at a Stakeholders’ Consultation Workshop on the Mandate of the Ministry of Skills Audit and Development that got underway in Harare today. The workshop…
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African Development Bank Backs Mozambique with $33 Million for Food Security and Climate Resilience
In a significant move to bolster food security and climate resilience in Mozambique, the African Development Bank (AfDB) has committed $33 million to support agricultural and meteorological initiatives in the region. This investment, approved by the AfDB’s board in January, is part of a larger $150 million program co-financed with the Mozambican government and other…
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Follow the Constitution in land allocation, eviction: Linda Masarira
Linda Masarira, the President of the Labour Economists and African Democrats (LEAD) party has urged authorities to abide by the Constitution following developments in Masvingo Province, particularly in Gutu, where villagers were arraigned before Gutu Magistrates court charged with illegal settlement on State land. According to reports by The Mirror Masvingo, the affected villagers bought land…
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Imposing fines on litterbugs is a short-sighted intervention: HRT
The real issue that requires urgent solutions is to provide an efficient and effective waste management service before thinking of punishing people
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NECJ recommends innovative solutions and alternative avenues to address climate change
President Mnangagwa acknowledged the need to pursue “new innovative solutions and alternative avenues” in light of the threat of climate change.
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Transport Minister Felix Mhona impressed by progress at Mbudzi Traffic Interchange
Hon Felix Mhona, the Minister of Transport and Infrastructural Development was impressed by the progress at Mbudzi Traffic Interchange in Harare. He made the remarks during a media tour of the US$88 million Mbudzi Interchange at the intersection of Simon Mazorodze Road, Chitungwiza Road, and High Glen Road in Harare. “I am happy that you…
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Wetlands central to sustainable development, human well-being: NECJ
On World Wetlands Day (2024), the Network for Environmental and Climate Justice (NECJ) reiterated the importance of wetlands for sustainable development and their centrality to human well-being. The 2024 theme for World Wetlands Day; “Wetlands and Human Wellbeing” outlines the interconnection between wetlands, sustainable development, and human health. NECJ said it is regrettable though to…
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Conference Spotlights Empowerment and Elevation of Women Entrepreneurs, Trade and Innovation
Vessels of Virtue (VOV) yesterday successfully held a conference on the Empowerment and Elevation of Women Entrepreneurs, Trade, and Innovation at the Celebration International Church in Borrowdale, Harare. In her keynote address while officially opening the conference, the Minister of Women Affairs, Community, Small and Medium Enterprises Development, Hon. Monica Mutsvangwa said the conference was…
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Rainbow Tourism Group leads climate change initiative in schools
Writes Chimeno Azriel Rainbow Tourism Group has embarked on fighting climate change in the country and it recently partnered with the Forestry Commission and Environmental Management Agency to launch the tree planting ceremony. The ceremony was held at Sir John Kennedy Primary School in Kadoma and was attended by school heads, teachers from primary and…
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RFMO Accountability Tracker Update Highlights Deflected Accountability
Results of recent meetings of leading Regional Fisheries Management Organizations underscore the need for greater transparency and accountability in their decision-making processes. That was the conclusion from Accountability.Fish as it published the latest results from annual meetings of the North East Atlantic Fisheries Commission (NEAFC) and the Western and Central Pacific Fisheries Commission (WCPFC) which…
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$15M additional funding to tackle food waste around the world
Nairobi/Cape Town, 31 Jan 2024) Work tackling the huge environmental cost of food waste has been given a massive boost this year, as international climate action NGO WRAP receives catalytic funding from the Ballmer Group. The $15M funding will support essential work by WRAP and our partners in tackling food loss and waste through existing Voluntary Agreements in Australia, Indonesia, Mexico, and South…
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Government of Türkiye rolls out scholarships
Writes Lovemore Chazingwa In a bid to absorb more students taking up educational and training programs in the Republic of Türkiye, the Government of the Euro-Asian country has opened another opportunity for locals to apply for the 2024-2025 round of applications, a communique from the embassy reveals. Turkish Embassy in Harare pronounced that the interest…
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The Ghanaian Farmer: Bringing African Farmers’ Voices to the Forefront
Writes Winston Mwale ACCRA, Ghana – “We want to showcase the real stories of farmers,” said Enyonam Manye, creator of The Ghanaian Farmer YouTube channel, in an exclusive interview with AfricaBrief’s Editor-in-Chief, Winston Mwale. Manye is committed to bringing informative and uplifting stories from farmers across Ghana and Africa. Manye utilizes a constructive journalism philosophy in her…
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Former Air Zim executives win appeal
OWN CORRESPONDENT Zimbabwe’s Supreme Court has quashed the convictions of two former executives of state-owned Air Zimbabwe who were convicted of fraud nine years ago. Former Air Zimbabwe chief executive Peter Chikumba and company secretary Grace Pfumbidzayi were found guilty of abuse of office for awarding a $10 million insurance contract to a local company…
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Public confidence needed for adoption of biotechnologies like genome editing
ACCRA, GHANA – There is a need to create a science culture among the citizenry to boost public confidence in such emerging modern biotechnology sciences as genome editing, a workshop here has revealed. In his opening remarks at the African Union Development Agency (AUDA-NEPAD) In-country Training Workshop for Genome Editing Communicators today in Accra, Ghana…
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AfDB extends US$289.5 million for energy sector projects in Mauritania
Mauritania’s Minister of Economy and Sustainable Development, Abdessalam Mohamed Saleh, and the African Development Bank’s (www.AfDB.com) Deputy Managing Director for North Africa, Malinne Blomberg, signed, on Thursday in Nouakchott, financing agreements for two energy sector projects in Mauritania worth a total of US$289.5 million, covering solar power generation, transnational electricity interconnection and rural electrification. The…
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Zimbabwe’s maternal health care a threat to human capital development: ZIMCODD
“Of all the forms of inequality, injustice in health is the most shocking and inhumane.” – Martin Luther King Jr.
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China smartphone market rebounds
Writes Joseph Waring China’s smartphone market staged a comeback in 2023, with shipments rising and 5G models accounting for 83 percent of the total, data from the China Academy of Information and Communications Technology (CAICT) showed. Shipments increased 6.3 percent year-on-year to 289 million units, compared with a 22.6 percent decline in 2022. The government…
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Genome editing knowledge products solve agricultural, healthcare challenges
Product knowledge of genome editing provides transformative technology in the field of biotechnology, unlocking unprecedented possibilities for solving complex challenges in various sectors, ranging from agriculture and environmental conservation and healthcare. These were remarks by Mrs. Anna Tinarwo, the Chief Director of Devolution and Development Planning in the Office of the President and Cabinet, who…
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A look into the science of genome editing in Africa to optimise agriculture
Genome editing is one of the latest tools that has been developed by scientists to effect changes in organisms of agricultural, medical, and economic importance. The advent of genome editing has increased the available tools and the effectiveness of developing new productive and better-adapted organisms of economic importance. Genome Editing (GEd) involves the deliberate introduction…
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How to stem the turbulent tides of food insecurity across Africa
Food insecurity in Africa is off track. The situation keeps becoming aggravating as soaring food prices, inflation, conflict, and climate change are plunging parts of the continent into a severe and enduring food crisis, magnifying hunger and malnutrition. This extreme situation is hitting great swathes of Africa in the Horn of Africa and the Sahel particularly…
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President Hakainde Hichilema to deliver keynote address at 2024 Mining Indaba
During his keynote at Mining Indaba, the President is expected to delve into the future of mining in Zambia, outlining his plans to expand copper production and position the country as a major player in the global mining industry
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Reducing HVAC Emissions By Sensibo’s New AI Assistant: Powered By ChatG
OWN CORRESPONDENT Sensibo, the leading Climate Tech IoT company combining smart heating and cooling devices with a more sustainable world, announces the launch of an AI Assistant, powered by OpenAI’s ChatGPT, into Sensibo’s smart heating and cooling products. The AI Assistant understands complex requests from the users and reacts to their intentions. Instead of the…
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Zimbabwe Community Trailblazers Awards: Engineer Kachirekwa honoured with Clean Energy Champion Award
Staff Writer Alternative energy specialist, Engineer Edzai Kachirekwa was last Friday honoured with yet another prestigious award — the Zimbabwe Community Trailblazers Awards (ZCTA) 2023 (fourth edition) where he took home the Distinguished Clean Energy Champion Award. This comes after he clinched the Top Five Innovators of The Year 2023 Award and the Leading Client…
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IOM Annual Appeal Seeks USD 7.9 Billion to Tackle Migration Crises and Fulfil Developmental Promise
The International Organization for Migration (IOM) today launched its first ever Global Annual Appeal for 2024, calling for USD 7.9 billion to support its operations and help create a system that realizes migration’s promise as a force for good throughout the world. The IOM Global Appeal seeks funding to save lives and protect people on the move, drive…
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Who needs a wholesaler when consumers can speak directly to food producers?
Writes Charles Dhewa Fundamental shifts in African food systems are accelerating changes in the food distribution landscape, blurring traditional boundaries between distributors, wholesalers, and retailers. These structural challenges are dismantling the wholesaling business model, forcing wholesalers to continuously rethink their aggregation and distribution strategies to remain relevant. In a fast and fluid distribution landscape driven…
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4th Edition of Zimbabwe Community Trailblazers Awards puts special consideration on health
The 2024 Zimbabwe Community Trailblazers Awards put special consideration on health as highlighted by the theme “Promoting a healthy and mutually supportive community” since health and development are symbiotic. These were the sentiments of Dr. Johannes Marisa in his address at the awards ceremony held at the majestic Harare International Conference Centre, the Rainbow Tourism…
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Food Security: Experts Advocate Adoption Of Technology And Innovation
Experts and agricultural researchers have advocated the adoption of technologies and innovation to produce intensive agriculture and bridge the yield gap between Africa and other continents so as to ensure food security in the continent. The researchers, from different research groups including the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA), International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI), WorldFish,…