Airtel Africa to build data hub in Kenya

Airtel Africa plans to build a data centre in Nairobi, in what will become its second such facility on the continent after Nigeria as it moves to diversify its revenue…

Rand suffers, as hot inflation cools Fed cut bets

The dollar traded near three-month highs to major peers on Wednesday as traders pushed back bets for a first Federal Reserve interest rate cut following surprisingly hot US inflation figures…

US$100bn needed yearly for Africa’s clean energy

To meet the commitment of increasing global clean energy capacity to 11,500 gigawatts by 2030, Sub-Saharan Africa needs to boost its investment in renewable energy by fivefold, according to a…

Continent ‘still lagging on cross-border payments’

The success of efforts to deepen intra-continental trade, including the landmark African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), depends in large part on the existence of cross-border payments systems. However, despite…

Informal traders in Bulawayo reject high rentals at Egodini Bus Terminus, call for reduction

Michelle Moyo, [email protected] INFORMAL traders in Bulawayo continue to shun trading bays at the recently opened Egodini bus Terminus Phase 1 saying the monthly rentals are too exorbitant. Following the re-opening,…

Econet Life gives schools handwashing basins to fight cholera

Herald Correspondent Econet Life, through its Enda Education Cover, is combating the spread of cholera by donating hundreds of handwashing basins to schools nationwide. Cholera, a water-borne disease, can be…

NEW: International Monetary Fund commends Zimbabwe re-engagement efforts

Online Reporter THE International Monetary Fund (IMF) has commended Zimbabwe’s international re-engagement efforts. This comes as Zimbabwe has requested a Staff Monitored Programme (SMP), which is an informal agreement under…

Zimra to continue rolling out training on tax systems

Judith Phiri, Business Reporter THE Zimbabwe Revenue Authority (Zimra) has said it will continue to roll out training and awareness programmes on the Tax and Revenue Management System (TaRMS) until all…

Kwantuthu Comedy Festival introduces new monthly comedy nights 

Sandisiwe Gumbo, Sunday Life Reporter The Kwantuthu Comedy Festival is launching a series of comedy nights which are set to take place twice a month every month at Cotton Lounge, with…

Muza extends stay with Bosso

Innocent Kurira HIGHLANDERS have extended the contract of goalkeeper Reward Muza to December 2026. The club announced the news on their social media handles yesterday. “We are delighted to announce…