Cassava Technologies, a global technology leader with African roots, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Zindi, Africa’s largest professional network for data scientists, to deliver transfor
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For countries like Zimbabwe, the discussions in Davos have direct implications including the push for free trade areas and digital economies which could benefit it significantly, offering new avenues
Zimbabwe's Minister of Finance, Economic Development and Investment Promotion, Professor Mthuli Ncube, has cut import duty on electric vehicles (EVs) from 40% to 25%, effective January 2025. This was
The World Platinum Investment Council (WPIC) has projected that automotive platinum demand will soar to an eight-year high in 2025, reflecting a transformative shift in the automotive industry toward
Zabron Chilakalaka, Zimswitch CEO, expressed his enthusiasm, "We are thrilled to present the Zimswitch Payments Conference, which promises to be an enriching and transformative experience for all atte
The launch of Amazon's online store in South Africa this May marks a watershed moment for the country's rapidly growing e-commerce sector. After years of anticipation, the global retail giant has fin
TOAZ casts doubt on the suitability of low-earth-orbit (LEO) satellite systems, popularized by firms like Starlink, as a broad solution for Zimbabwe. The association says high costs are likely to lim
On the 28th of February, 2024, the Zimbabwe National Roads Administration (ZINARA) held a press conference for an operational review of the full-year 2023 to 31 December 2023. The parastatal alluded t
Zimbabwe Investment and Development Agency (ZIDA) has launched an Investor Do-It-Yourself (DIY) electronic portal in a bid to improve the ease of doing business in Zimbabwe, the Chief Executive Office
Amalgamated Regional Trading Holdings Limited (ART), recorded an overall volumes slump of 9% due to worsening economic headwinds which impacted raw material availability, higher operating costs and li
Letshego's digital transformation journey has yielded impressive results, with 60% of its core customers migrating to the Digital Mall platform. This represents a remarkable 38% year-on-year increase
Apple shipped 12.3 million iPads in the quarter, though that was a 14% decline, the company still commands nearly 40% of the global tablet market. Samsung came in second with 6 million tablet shipment
Econet Wireless Zimbabwe Limited, the largest telecommunications company in Zimbabwe by market capitalisation, is currently implementing a virtualized core network as part of its digital transformatio
The Zambian unit of Pan African group Liquid Intelligent Technologies has reported a sharp growth in revenue for the financial year 2023. The subsidiary reported a double-digit growth of 18% in total
In such a challenging environment, cost-cutting measures can be an effective way for companies to maintain profitability. However, it is important to note that cost-cutting measures can also have nega
However, there are challenges that must be overcome to ensure the success of these initiatives. One of the biggest challenges is the lack of regulatory frameworks and policies that support the growth
Microsoft's decision to freeze pay for all full-time workers in 2023 may have significant implications for the tech giant's mandate to expand internet access in Africa. The move comes as part of the c
China has become Zimbabwe's largest trading partner and has been investing in various sectors of the country's economy, including infrastructure and mining. The recent investments made by Chinese ener
The entry of Xiaomi into the South African market has significant implications for the African market as a whole. Firstly, it provides African consumers with access to affordable and high-quality smar
