adminWhat’s the alternative to Western Media for Africans?
Many Africans grew up with the BBC and CNN as their sources of information. In fact, these stations remain the main news sources for a lot of us.
Uganda harnesses power of mobile phones as driver of economic growth
KAMPALA. — Uganda is harnessing the power of mobile phones as a driver of its economic growth under the its Vision 2040, which aims at the country’s transition from a low-income country to one with a competitive upper middle class.
Unlicensed tobacco merchants descend on Hurungwe District
Unscrupulous and unlicensed tobacco merchants have descended on Hurungwe District where they are taking advantage of rural farmers who are desperate for instant cash and buying the crop at very low prices.
Young Schumacher test for Ferrari
BAHRAIN. — A story came full circle yesterday morning in Bahrain, when Mick Schumacher stepped into the cockpit of a Ferrari Formula One car 12 years and four months after his father Michael vacated one for the last time.
Zambia to hold stakeholder meeting over media regulation
LUSAKA. — A stakeholder meeting aimed at coming up with a self-regulatory model of the media in Zambia will be held next month, organisers have said.
We need financial help, say SMEs
SMALL to Medium Enterprises in Manicaland have pleaded for financial assistance to grow their businesses and enable them to be more competitive.
Does the law fully protect women from GBV?
In an article in the Zimbabwe Electronic Law Journal entitled “Deterrent Sentences of Domestic Violence,” Professor Feltoe explains that the primary objective of the Domestic Violence Act is to offer protection to women who are in danger. He extends this explanation by adding that women are mostly in danger of violence from their spouse and that the perpetuation of such violence may ultimately pose a threat to life.
Women living with disabilities demand equality
People living with disabilities last week urged Government to formulate a policy that will give them equal access to opportunities, especially those that have to do with selection to positions of authority and decision-making.
Stream bank cultivation a cause for concern
Water bodies have social, economic and strategic values with various functions and benefits for the environment and human life that depends on the resources contained therein and the need for achieving sustainability and healthy aquatic ecosystems.
Chitungwiza in drive to lure investors
Acting Chitungwiza Mayor Lovemore Maiko has urged the business community to invest in the town.