Cassava Technologies, as the first NVIDIA Cloud Partner in Africa, is advancing a project to create the continent's initial network GPU-as-a-Service. The company is establishing secure data center facilities in South Africa, Nigeria, Kenya, Egypt, and Morocco for this purpose. Cassava Technologies President and Group CEO Hardy Pemhiwa stated that the initiative aims to empower African businesses to become innovators in artificial intelligence rather than just consumers. He emphasized the goal of enabling the continent to develop its own AI future using local languages, data, and computing infrastructure.
This local deployment of high-performance computing is positioned to be a significant development for the region. It is designed to...
A surgical team at Bulawayo's Mpilo Central Hospital successfully removed a 50-kilogram abdominal tumour from a 32-year-old patient, Melody Ndlovu. The complex, six-hour operation was described by doctors as a significant medical achievement for the institution. Dr. Allan Ngulube, a consultant general surgeon, explained that the massive growth was intertwined with vital organs, including the uterus and bowels, requiring a multidisciplinary team for its safe extraction.
Dr. Elton Sengurai, a consultant gynaecologist involved in the procedure, stated he had never encountered a tumour of that size. He confirmed the patient was recovering well after the surgery. Ndlovu, from Mberengwa, had lived with the progressively enlarging mass for...
A government official has urged expanded discussions on the recently launched Zimbabwe Media Policy. George Chisoko, the Director of Media Services, stated that the entire nation, not just journalists, should comprehend the policy's contents. He recommended holding further interactive sessions to explain the document, which he noted is currently not widely understood by the public.
The policy, approved by Cabinet, aims to transform the national media landscape by promoting its viability and sustainability. Its key objectives include enhancing the country's image and sovereignty while fostering a robust digital economy and a diverse media industry.
The framework also focuses on developing modern infrastructure and professionalism. It...
In the Shona language, a mottled eel is called nyamatsatsi.
A government minister has commended the Zimbabwe Manpower Development Fund for its strong corporate governance and financial management. Minister Frederick Shava stated that Zimdef's proper stewardship significantly supported national education goals under the National Development Strategy 1. He reported that the fund's efforts in 2025 led to the certification of over 33,000 artisans and technicians.
Minister Shava also highlighted a rise in STEM enrollment to nearly 45 percent, with female students comprising a third of that figure. He noted the registration of 16 student-led startups and the filing of more than 30 intellectual property rights. The minister attributed these achievements to Zimdef's role as a vital financier for...
Global health officials are marking World Diabetes Day by highlighting the disease's impact on all age groups. The World Health Organization selected the theme Diabetes Across Life Stages, emphasizing the need for integrated care and supportive policies for millions of people. The International Diabetes Federation reports over 540 million global cases, with numbers rising due to poor diets and sedentary lifestyles. In Zimbabwe, health officials estimate that approximately one in ten adults lives with the condition.
Diabetes presents distinct challenges throughout a person's life. Children may be diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes, requiring lifelong insulin therapy. Adults often develop Type 2 diabetes, and older adults face heightened...
Zimbabwe has established eight new aviation agreements with several countries, advancing its Open Skies Policy to expand international air travel. The agreements were finalized at a global civil aviation conference in the Dominican Republic by a delegation led by Transport Permanent Secretary Joy Makumbe.
The new memoranda of understanding for air transport cooperation involve Argentina, Belgium, the Dominican Republic, Malaysia, and Ghana. The delegation also formalized Bilateral Air Service Agreements with Ethiopia and The Gambia, legally permitting designated airlines to operate flights. These pave the way for enhanced cargo services and passenger travel, including code-sharing partnerships between foreign and domestic carriers...
A planned investment exceeding one billion US dollars by Aliko Dangote in Zimbabwe is projected to establish the nation as a regional hub for cement, oil, and fertilizer. Analysts view the commitment from Africa's wealthiest individual as a significant endorsement of the country's improving economic climate.
Economist Persistence Gwanyanya stated that this renewed interest highlights both the abundance of local opportunities and a more favorable business environment. The Dangote Group has signed a memorandum of understanding with the government, outlining its focus on the energy, cement, fertilizer, and infrastructure sectors. Dangote himself acknowledged the economic reforms that have helped restore investor confidence.
A local fuel firm, Trilis Investments, its director Clive Chipondene, and an accomplice, Malvern Tsikai, are facing fraud charges for allegedly diverting 40,000 litres of petrol. The fuel, valued at 56,400 US dollars, belonged to the supplier Relco Energy.
Prosecutors state that Trilis Investments ordered the petrol and collected it from a storage facility using a standard release order. Instead of preparing for payment, the company allegedly directed the consignment to its own service stations. Tsikai, a marketing representative for the complainant, is accused of independently selling a portion of the fuel to other stations in Chitungwiza by falsely using Relco Energy's name.
When Relco Energy requested payment, director Chipondene...
