Egypt to launch $57,8m fintech startup fund
The Central Bank of Egypt (CBE) plans to launch an EGP1 billion (US$57,8 million) fund dedicated to backing fintech startups, the bank’s deputy governor has said. The fund, which is…
Painted dog conservation critical for tourism
Isdore Guvamombe In a village on the outskirts of Hwange, after days of cloudless skies, the sun sucks moisture from mother earth and the blistering heat leaves the earth’s crust…
Kenya’s Safaricom in fifth quarterly fall
Kenya’s biggest telecoms operator Safaricom lost a further percentage point of subscriber market share in the three months to the end of December, its fifth straight quarterly fall, data from…
Does law fully protect women from GBV?
Danai Chirawu 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…
7-year-old golfer living his dream
Thandiwe Matyobeni South Africans rallied together to help get a seven-year-old golfer and his father visas to participate in an Australian tournament. Bonginkosi, the father of a seven-year-old golfer, Simthandile…
Plunket twins ‘rowing’ in success
Chipo Sabeta The Rowing Association of Zimbabwe (RAZ) is riding high following the recent success story of the Plunket twins, Patrick and Rory, who dominated in rowing at the South…
Zim among top 10 trending destinations
Natasha Chamba INTERNATIONAL holiday rental search engine, HomeToGo, has named Zimbabwe among the top 10 trending destinations for United Kingdom-based tourists. Due to its irresistible tourist attractiveness, the country has…
FBCH’s 2018 dividend 16pc lower
Business Writer Fbc Holdings Limited’s dividend for the year ended December 2018 is 16 percent lower than what the financial services group paid prior year comparative. In a notice released…
NetOne’s ‘WeAreOne’ campaign explodes
Chipo Sabeta Mobile network operator NetOne and Zimbabwe’s biggest soccer sponsor, has taken matters into their own hands in an effort to promote unity and togetherness at football matches, through…
Tinkabell: One of a dying breed
Prince Chidzvondo To many, “Tinkabell” is an unusual choice for a restaurant name. Let me put all the curiosity to rest. I named the restaurant after a very special lady…

