Zimbabwe plans to harness artificial intelligence and emerging technologies as catalysts for economic advancement, ICT Minister Tatenda Mavetera declared at the UNDP AI and Innovation Week launch in Harare. She emphasized that machine learning applications will accelerate national development targets while transforming service delivery across mining, agriculture, healthcare and manufacturing industries.
Mavetera revealed a five-point National AI Strategy spanning 2026 through 2030, encompassing government modernization, workforce preparation, industrial competitiveness, ethical frameworks and research infrastructure. The blueprint prioritizes digital identity platforms, encrypted data systems and cybersecurity safeguards.
The weeklong...
Zimborders Consortium has delivered relief packages to Beitbridge orphanages caring for children affected by migration-related trauma and gender violence, adding to its expanding community outreach footprint. The public-private partnership behind the US$300 million border modernization handed supplies to Takalani Children's Home and Khayalethemba Orphanage, with footwear distributions planned for disadvantaged students throughout the district.
Recent contributions feature 13 mobile science laboratories for rural secondary schools and 100 bicycles addressing dropout rates among girls facing lengthy commutes. Representative Trevor Ncalo noted the consortium's infrastructure legacy spans fire stations, water reservoirs, housing blocks...
A Zambian national faces five years behind bars after authorities caught him attempting to transport three kilograms of gold across the border without authorization. Joseph Phiri from Mulungishi Village in Lusaka was convicted following his arrest at Makuti Lodges along the Harare-Chirundu highway, where detectives acting on intelligence stopped his Toyota Mark X.
Officers discovered three gold bars hidden beneath the vehicle's seatbelt mechanism during their inspection. Phiri failed to produce any documentation permitting him to possess the precious metal, prompting immediate detention. Regional magistrate Feresi Chakanyuka handed down the sentence after prosecutor Kudakwashe Muza successfully demonstrated the illegal possession...
Two accountants at Holiday Inn Mutare have walked free after prosecutors admitted the hotel's weak financial controls, not criminal wrongdoing, caused a loss approaching $600,000. Munetsi Makoni and Takura Ngatiyane were cleared by the Mutare Regional Court when evidence showed a third colleague, Gift Sauramba, handled all banking operations alone before fleeing Zimbabwe.
The state abandoned its conspiracy case against the pair, conceding the establishment's lax oversight created openings for theft by anyone in the flawed system. Testimony from bank representatives and hotel workers confirmed that only Sauramba processed deposits during the period spanning early 2022 through mid-2023.
Defense lawyers argued the trial exposed glaring...
Zimbabwe faces delays in securing anticipated balance of payments assistance worth $157 million from the International Monetary Fund, which has demanded explanations regarding the government's approach to land redistribution and planned wage increases for public sector workers before approving the disbursement. The financial institution expressed alarm over recent reports suggesting authorities had issued numerous farm seizure notices, contradicting earlier commitments to implement a cautious two-year pilot program for agrarian transformation.
Finance officials maintained that substantial progress had been achieved in discussions with the fund and remained optimistic about receiving the money by month's end. Additional support totaling...
Zimbabwe's High Court has rejected a legal challenge by war veterans seeking to block the government's land tenure policy that permits farmers to obtain title deeds for agricultural land. Justice Samuel Deme ruled against the War Veterans Pressure Group Trust, whose leaders argued the policy violated constitutional provisions requiring parliamentary approval and consultation with the Zimbabwe Land Commission before transferring state-owned agricultural land.
The court found that existing legislation satisfies constitutional requirements, noting that consultation with the Land Commission does not mean its recommendations must be binding. Justice Deme emphasized that the Land Commission Act of 2018 provides the necessary statutory...
TSMC could eclipse Apple's market capitalization within five years as the chipmaker capitalizes on unprecedented demand for advanced semiconductor manufacturing, according to senior analyst Keithen Drury. While Apple struggles with stagnant revenue growth that has managed double-digit expansion only once since mid-2022, the Taiwanese foundry giant is becoming the linchpin of artificial intelligence infrastructure through its 2nm and upcoming 1.4nm production capabilities.
The manufacturer currently operates at near-capacity across multiple facilities, with plans to produce 100,000 monthly wafers by the end of 2026 and a massive $49 billion investment earmarked for next-generation nodes. TSMC's valuation stands at $1.4 trillion compared...
Bungie prepares to salvage Destiny 2's hemorrhaging player base with the Renegades expansion, a Star Wars crossover that introduces lightsaber-style Praxic Blades and heat-based blasters as alternative weapon types. The update delivers the Lawless Frontier activity featuring three syndicate factions, bounty hunting missions, and an Invasion mode permitting opposing Guardians to sabotage other players' progress, while the Equilibrium dungeon follows shortly thereafter.
The timing proves critical for the struggling shooter, which recorded its lowest concurrent player count on Steam in October and has languished below 50,000 users since early September. Whether Renegades can resurrect the franchise remains uncertain, as persistent player...
Apple appears poised to dethrone Samsung as the planet's leading smartphone seller by volume, powered by enthusiastic reception of the iPhone 17 series despite lackluster demand for the Air variant. Counterpoint Research forecasts the Cupertino giant will achieve double-digit year-over-year shipment growth, reaching approximately 255 million units and capturing 19.4 percent of the global market. Samsung trails with a more modest 4.6 percent expansion.
The projection follows striking momentum indicators across key territories. Apple secured 80 percent of premium smartphone sales above $600 at T-Mobile while capturing a quarter of all handset purchases in China through aggressive 37 percent surges. The iPhone 17 lineup accounts for...
