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By Dickson Bandera Businesses across various sectors are set to benefit from sweeping reforms aimed at reducing the burden of excessive levies, licences, fees, and permits that have long hindered the ease of doing business in Zimbabwe. While the country has opened up space for entrepreneurship through legal frameworks such as the Indigenisation and Economic…
By Darlington Mabuya There is an undeniable energy sweeping through Zimbabwe’s key population youth circles—one that pulses through poetry slams, digital documentaries, and activist workshops. Many young individuals are not waiting for the traditional mainstream media to validate their experiences. They’re producing their own narratives with ingenuity and urgency. The energy and pace at which…
By Dickson Bandera Leading media executives from across Africa will convene this Thursday for the Africa Media Revenue Summit, an event focused on tackling one of the industry’s biggest challenges: how to monetise the continent’s young, mobile-first audiences amid declining traditional advertising revenue. With Africa boasting one of the world’s youngest and most digitally connected…
By Dickson Bandera Zimbabwe’s Vice President, General (Retired) Dr. Constantino Guvheya Dominic Chiwenga, has welcomed the decision by the Gauteng High Court in South Africa to grant a forfeiture order against his former wife, Marry Mubaiwa, marking a significant step in cross-border efforts to curb illicit financial flows. In a statement released this Tuesday by…
By Dickson Bandera In a bold stride towards creating vibrant centres of excellence and thriving hubs of culture and heritage in Zimbabwe, the Institute of African Knowledge has officially unveiled the Harare Sunset Skydeck Gazebo at the Museum of African Liberation. Under the visionary leadership of Ambassador Kwame Muzawazi, Chief Executive Officer of the Institute…
By Dickson Bandera TelOne, one of Zimbabwe’s leading telecommunications providers, has issued a strong reminder to its customers to purchase LTE SIM cards exclusively from its official outlets to protect users from counterfeit products and possible service disruptions. There has been a growing trend of unscrupulous sellers pricing the lines for up to US$100 —…
By Dickson Bandera For the umpteenth time, fire has razed the Glen View Area 8 Home Industry Complex, destroying goods worth millions of dollars and leaving traders counting heavy losses yet again. The recurring infernos highlight a long-standing failure to find lasting solutions to safety challenges at one of Harare’s busiest informal trading hubs which…
By Dickson Bandera The Super Falcons of Nigeria have lifted the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) for an unprecedented 10th time after a dramatic 3–2 comeback victory over hosts Morocco in Rabat on Saturday night. The final, played at a packed Stade Prince Moulay Abdellah, was an emotional rollercoaster that saw Nigeria recover from…
Dates: 10–12 September 2025Location: National Gallery of Zimbabwe (NGZ), Harare Application Deadline: 10 August 2025 Are you an emerging or mid-career art writer, cultural critic, or researcher ready to deepen your craft and expand your voice? The ARAK Collection, in partnership with the National Gallery of Zimbabwe, is offering a unique opportunity to join a…
The Lethal goal machine ready to gun for the Gunners: pic credit Arsenal Media/EPL By Dickson Bandera Sweden international and Sporting Lisbon star Viktor Gyökeres has signed a long-term contract with Arsenal, as the Gunners continue their quest for a deadly striker who can score goals for fun. The 27-year-old striker arrives in North London…