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ROG Xbox Ally Drops as Ultimate Handheld Game Changer
ASUS teams up with Microsoft to create two powerful handheld gaming computers called the ROG Xbox Ally. The companies previously called their secret project Kennan before revealing the final product name today. Both models run Windows 11 and can play thousands of PC games from various digital stores. The basic ROG Xbox Ally uses an AMD Ryzen Z2 A processor with 16GB of memory and 512GB storage space. This version balances battery life against gaming performance for everyday players. The premium ROG Xbox Ally X features the faster AMD Ryzen AI Z2 Extreme processor for demanding games and applications. Advanced players receive 24GB of high-speed memory and 1TB of storage space for their game collections. The upgraded processor delivers...
CABS Adds 5 New Currencies for Easy Global Pay
CABS bank adds five new currencies to help Zimbabweans send money around the world more easily. The financial institution supports eleven different international currencies after expanding its payment options. Australian Dollar, Canadian Dollar, Japanese Yen, Swiss Franc and New Zealand Dollar join the existing currency basket. People can already send Botswana Pula, South African Rand, British Pound, US Dollar, Euro and Chinese Yuan through CABS services. Managing Director Mehluli Mpofu says customers need flexible international payment choices for business and personal transactions. The bank restarts US dollar payments to Mauritius after suspending the service during previous months. Mauritius serves as an important financial center...
Zim Scores 10M Grant to Slash Drought Woes
The African Development Bank gives Zimbabwe 10 million dollars to help farmers survive droughts and climate problems. The money targets three provinces where livestock and crop farmers struggle with harsh weather patterns. Officials expect 7,000 livestock farmers and 42,000 small crop producers to benefit directly from the project. Rural communities face constant threats from floods, droughts and storms that damage their livelihoods. The grant aims to build stronger farming systems that can resist climate disasters better. Workers will repair animal dip tanks and drill solar water holes during the five-year project period. The program creates jobs for 2,000 permanent workers and 2,800 seasonal employees across different farming areas...
Blueberry Pecan Exports Soar Past 66 Million
Zimbabwe farmers produce more blueberries and pecan nuts during the 2023/24 growing season despite drought challenges across the country. Blueberry production jumped to 8,500 tonnes from 7,944 tonnes during the previous year. Pecan nut output rose to 1,100 tonnes from 983 tonnes marking strong increases for both crops. The two commodities earned farmers a combined 66 million dollars through export sales to international markets. Agriculture Secretary Professor Obert Jiri credits the growth to farmer resilience and better farming methods. Horticulture contracts increased 27 percent as more farmers joined successful production programs across Zimbabwe. The government's five-year horticulture recovery plan nears completion after helping...
Zim Women Grab Land Homes and Mobile Money in Frenzy
Zimbabwe women gain more control over houses and land according to new survey data from the national statistics agency. The 2023-2024 health survey shows 32 percent of women aged 15-49 possess houses either alone or with partners. About 24 percent of these women have access to land with most sharing ownership rather than holding it independently. Rural women enjoy better property access than urban women with 45 percent holding houses compared to just 17 percent for city dwellers. The gap between men and women remains large but numbers show progress from previous years. Most property holders lack proper legal documents to prove their ownership rights across the country. Survey results reveal 70 percent of women and 72 percent of men who...
Warriors Crash Out of Cosafa Cup Hopes
Zimbabwe faces elimination from the 2025 COSAFA Cup after losing 2-0 to South Africa at Toyota Stadium on Saturday. The Warriors managed only one point from two Group A matches and cannot advance without help from other teams. South Africa bounced back from their opening loss to Mozambique with a strong performance against Zimbabwe. Kabelo Dlamini scored from a penalty kick during the first half before Ime Okon added a second goal late during the match. The defeat leaves Zimbabwe at the bottom of their group with slim chances of reaching the semifinals. Zimbabwe failed to create any dangerous attacks during the entire match and never forced the South African goalkeeper to make difficult saves. Martin Mapisa kept Zimbabwe competitive...
Proteas Youth Army Gears Up for Zimbabwe Tests
South Africa sends a young cricket team to Zimbabwe for their first visit since 2014. Coach Shukri Conrad picked 16 players for the two Test matches at Queens Sports Club from June 28 to July 10. The squad features five players who have never played Test cricket before. Captain Temba Bavuma leads the group after several star players received rest time. The team wants to give new talent chances against Zimbabwe during this tour. Conrad rested Marco Jansen, Aiden Markram, Kagiso Rabada, Ryan Rickelton and Tristan Stubbs to manage their playing schedules. Three newcomers earned their first national team calls: Lhuan-dre Pretorius, Lesego Senokwane and fast bowler Codi Yusuf. Pretorius scored three centuries during domestic cricket at age...
Kadewere Steals Show For Warriors As Nees Purrs
Tinotenda Kadewere impressed coach Michael Nees during his first game back from injury against Burkina Faso last Friday. The Nantes striker played the full 90 minutes despite Nees planning to use him for only 60 minutes of the match. Kadewere showed excellent fitness and skill even though the Warriors lost 2-0 to their West African opponents. The coach praised the forward for displaying quality when he reached top physical condition. Injuries had kept Kadewere away from national team duties for extended periods before this return. Four players earned their first Warriors caps during the friendly match against strong opposition from Burkina Faso. Bill Antonio and Mason Mushore started the game while Tawanda Macheke and Sean Fusire came...
Warriors Embarrassing Start Costs Them Against Burkina
Zimbabwe Warriors coach Michael Nees worries about his team losing focus during the early parts of matches. Burkina Faso beat the Warriors 2-0 during a friendly match played at Stade El Bachir Mohammedia stadium last Friday. The visitors gave up both goals before halftime when Stephane Aziz Ki scored after 23 minutes and Cyriaque Irie added another six minutes later. Nees says four players earned their first national team caps during the game against strong opposition. The coach praised his team's second half performance but remains unhappy about the defeat. Forward Tino Kadewere impressed Nees during his complete 90-minute performance against the West African team. The coach expected Kadewere to play only 60 minutes but the striker...
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