ICT governance key to attainment of Vision 2030
As the world drives towards the fourth revolution, innovation, information and communication technologies (ICTs), have become indispensable to our daily lives.
In that regard, Zimbabwe cannot achieve its Vision 2030 without investing significant financial and human capital resources in innovation and ICT.
ZCDC eyes 3m carats
The Zimbabwe Consolidated Diamond Company (ZCDC) says production is expected to increase to 3 million carats this year following a number of initiatives put in plce to improve operational efficiency and productivity.
Zimra to descend on forex tax evaders
The Zimbabwe Revenue Authority (ZIMRA) will descend heavily on businesses that are transacting in foreign currency but continue to meet their tax obligations in local currency, the taxman has warned.
Deconstructing Prof Mutambara’s ahistorical narrative
Last week Professor Arthur Mutambara ignited debate on social media platforms after writing a lengthy piece criticising the country`s examination system.
From Billie Eilish to Gemma Griffiths…the awards train waits for no one
BY the end of the 62nd Grammy Awards held last weekend at the Staples Centre in Los Angeles, a megastar had been born.
Not that music fans around the globe had not been appreciating her music, but 18-year-old Billie Eilish swept all four of the night’s biggest prizes. These included Best New Artiste, Song of the Year, Record of the Year, Album of the Year and honours for Best Pop Vocal Album.
ZITF to host Diplomats Forum
THE Zimbabwe International Trade Fair (ZITF) Company will this year host an inaugural Diplomats Forum, a move meant to augment President Mnangagwa’s clarion call to re-engage with the international community and attract the investment needed to spark the country’s economic growth.
Fighting graft: Cooperate, coordinate, communicate
Justice Lawrence Gidudu, a senior judge in the Ugandan Anti-Corruption Courts, was in the country last week to lead a training programme for local judicial officers in handling corruption cases in court. Uganda has one of the highest conviction rates for corruption cases since the specialised courts were established in 2008.
I have a clear vision for Zesa: Gata
In November, Dr Sydney Gata (SG) was appointed executive chairman of Zesa in a move that was criticised by many. Two months into his reign, Dr Gata says he has a clear vision to transform Zesa and address the country’s biting power supply challenges.
Zim headed towards compulsory HIV testing?
A young lad wiggles in pain from a swollen leg as he impatiently sits in a fairly long queue awaiting his turn for medical attention at a health institution in Marondera.
Instead of letting out a sigh of relief when his turn finally comes, the young man is unpleasantly shocked and appears ready to bolt out of the facility.
‘Nothing can stop Darwendale project’
The much anticipated US$2 billion Darwendale platinum project moved a step towards full production when the mine owners, Great Dyke Investments (GDI), started mine construction with a box cut ceremony which was presided over by Mines and Mining Development Minister Winston Chitando. On the sidelines of the event, our Business Reporter Ishemunyoro Chingwere (IC) engaged GDI chief executive officer Mr Alex Ivanov (AI) on a number of issues around the project. Read on. . . .











