ZANU PF headquarters buzzed with excitement as hundreds of women gathered for their first major political assembly of 2025. Party faithful packed the Harare auditorium while leadership prepared to address pressing gender issues across Zimbabwe. President Emmerson Mnangagwa took center stage to deliver his keynote speech about female empowerment initiatives. The ruling party women celebrated their growing influence within government structures and community development programs. Political observers noted the enthusiasm among delegates who traveled from every province to attend.
Mnangagwa stressed how women drive economic growth through family support and community building across the nation. Government programs continue targeting...
Zimbabwe government officials celebrate the opening of a major highway linking Kwekwe district with Gokwe North and South areas. The newly finished roadway forms part of multiple construction projects rushed to completion before Independence Day festivities in Gokwe North District. Previously crumbling asphalt had created deadly conditions for drivers and walkers throughout the region. Chief Gwesela witnessed sixteen deadly crashes along the dangerous stretch before repairs began. The traditional leader praised presidential leadership for fixing the treacherous route that had terrorized local communities.
Area residents report dramatic improvements in travel times and business prospects since construction crews completed the...
Portuguese authorities grabbed a Zimbabwean fuel fraudster who allegedly pocketed over a million litres of government petrol worth hundreds of thousands of dollars. Tawanda Hairwadzi found himself behind bars after Interpol agents tracked him down through their Red Notice system on July 9. The 43-year-old businessman had been running from Zimbabwean police since 2022 when investigators discovered his elaborate scam. His company Eptha Energy received massive fuel deliveries but never passed them along to the intended government ministry. Police spokesperson Paul Nyathi confirmed that extradition papers are already moving through legal channels.
The scheme unraveled when Addax Energy realized they would never see their $743,600 payment...
Airtel Malawi just made history by rolling out the continent's first artificial intelligence spam-fighting system for mobile customers. The telecom giant activated the groundbreaking protection service on July 3rd during a ceremony packed with government officials and industry leaders. Managing Director Aashish Dutt joined forces with Information Minister Moses Kunkuyu and MACRA boss Daud Suleman to celebrate the launch. The revolutionary technology sends instant warnings when suspicious text messages hit subscriber phones across the network. African mobile operators are watching closely as Malawi pioneers digital security innovation.
The smart system guards every Airtel customer regardless of whether they carry basic phones or fancy...
Blue Label Telecoms bosses want shareholders to back their corporate makeover plans that ditch the old company moniker. The Johannesburg Stock Exchange heavyweight plans to rebrand as Blu Label Unlimited Group Limited during its massive business overhaul. Company chiefs argue the fresh identity better matches their split between mobile operations and other ventures. Board members secured approval from regulators while lining up the August 27 launch date for their new corporate persona. The tech giant keeps its BLU ticker symbol but drops telecommunications from its official title.
Shareholders get their voting chance during a virtual meeting scheduled for August 11 when company executives pitch the name switch proposal. The corporate...
Sierra Leone officials crossed into Guinea hunting for the perfect spot to plant their second underwater internet cable. The telecommunications ministry leads a power team scouting locations that could transform the nation into West Africa's digital powerhouse. Government bigwigs want backup connections that keep the country online when disasters strike their current cable systems. The mission targets sites where massive fiber optic lines can safely reach shore without environmental headaches. Regional cooperation talks aim to create shared benefits for both countries as digital infrastructure expands.
The delegation studies partnership deals that spread construction costs among multiple investors and technology companies...
Chad officials roll out massive artificial intelligence bootcamp targeting thousands of young citizens across the nation. Dr. Boukar Michel from the telecommunications ministry reveals the ambitious plan during a government briefing at ministry headquarters. The program welcomes participants aged fifteen through thirty-five from every province throughout the country. President Marshal Mahamat Idriss Déby Itno personally backs the educational venture as his special gift to Chad's emerging workforce. Registration continues right up until the August 4 launch date when classes officially begin.
Government leaders promise completely free training sessions that focus on practical AI fundamentals and real-world applications. The initiative...
Verdant Capital just pumped three million dollars into African debt collector Bfree through their Hybrid Fund. The cash injection helps Bfree snap up troubled loan bundles from struggling financial companies across the continent. Bfree specializes in chasing down money from borrowers who stopped paying their debts. The company uses digital methods and ethical practices when hunting down overdue payments. Technical assistance programs from the fund will boost Bfree operations even further.
Bfree launched five years ago and became Africa's top player in the messy business of collecting bad debts. The firm tackles massive collections headaches that plague banks and lenders throughout retail and small business sectors. African markets...
Flutterwave just scored big with West African banking regulators who handed them a shiny new Payment Institution license from BCEAO. The African payments giant can finally roll out its full digital money services across Senegal after getting the official green light. Banking bosses at the Central Bank of West African States gave Flutterwave permission to handle all kinds of electronic transactions for local businesses. The license marks another major expansion for the company that already dominates payments across most of Africa. Senegalese entrepreneurs will get access to the same cutting-edge payment tools that power major companies worldwide.
African mobile money usage keeps climbing with 28 percent of adults across Sub-Saharan...
