Manica Bikes Launches Solar-Powered Tricycles in Zimbabwe.
Manica Bikes has introduced solar-powered tricycles in Zimbabwe. The company wants to promote green transportation.
The government supports investments in eco-friendly auto technologies, which align with the goals of economic diversity, sustainability, and innovation.
Manica Bikes started the $500,000 project in 2024. It designed, made, and shipped the tricycles. The launch was this month.
The emission-free trikes run on clean solar power. Manica Bikes aims to be a top-cycle distributor in Africa.
The trikes will benefit farmers, health workers, and small businesses. They are also useful for the informal sector.
The project has created over 50 jobs in production, design...
Small-Scale Miners Drive Zimbabwe's Gold Output to New Heights.
Zimbabwe's gold production soared in 2024, thanks largely to small-scale miners. They contributed over 65% of the 36.48 tonnes produced.
This beat the government's annual target of 35 tonnes and was a 21% jump from 2023's output of 30.1 tonnes.
Fidelity Gold Refinery praised the small-scale mining sector. General Manager Peter Magaramombe highlighted their "commitment and loyalty."
Of the 36.5 tonnes delivered, small-scale miners accounted for 65%, and large-scale miners made up the other 35%.
Magaramombe also commended Zimbabwe Miners Federation (ZMF) President Henrietta Rushwaya. He said her efforts to encourage formal gold sales have benefited the country.
The push...
VP Mohadi: Zimbabwe to Set Up Drug Rehab Centers.
Zimbabwe will soon establish drug rehabilitation centers in every province, Vice President Kembo Mohadi said on Saturday. The goal is to address rising substance abuse among young people.
Mohadi spoke at a sports tournament held in his honor in Gwanda, Matabeleland South. The two-day event featured soccer and netball.
"Many youths with a promising future have fallen victim to this scourge," Mohadi said of drug abuse. "The government is putting all efforts to curb this pandemic."
He added that provincial task forces will be set up to fight the problem. The centers will be fully resourced and functional.
Mohadi noted other challenges facing youth in the region. These include...
Acting President Chiwenga to Lead National Hero's Burial.
Acting President Dr Constantino Chiwenga will lead the burial of national hero Justin Mupamhanga today. The ceremony will take place at the National Heroes Acre in Harare.
President Mnangagwa is on annual leave. Dr Chiwenga is standing in for him.
The national shrine will open to mourners at 6 am. Everyone should be seated by 7 am.
Mr Mupamhanga, the former Deputy Chief Secretary to the President and Cabinet, died last Wednesday in a Harare hospital.
Yesterday, a church service was held in his honor at Mabelreign Revelation-Methodist Church. Mourners remembered him as a devout man.
Former colleagues and church members praised his service. They said his death was a huge...
SADC Forces Repel M23 Rebel Attack in DR Congo.
SADC forces fought off an attack by M23 rebels in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). The regional bloc is working to bring peace to the troubled area.
Thousands have died in the conflict. Millions have fled their homes.
As current SADC chair, Zimbabwe's President Mnangagwa held a special summit in November. He urged support for peace efforts in eastern DRC.
Both SADC and the African Union condemned the rebel attack. They said it undermines DRC's sovereignty and security.
M23 rebels attacked SADC troops in Goma. The soldiers fought back and pushed the rebels out. SADC praised the bravery of its forces.
The attack broke a ceasefire deal made by Angola's President Lourenço. He has...
Wicknell Chivayo and Lulu Muteke met with Kenyan President William Ruto again recently. Chivayo is a Zimbabwean businessman, and Muteke is his partner.
The purpose and details of their meeting were not disclosed, and it is also unclear when and where exactly the meeting took place.
This appears to be at least the second time Chivayo and Muteke have met with Ruto. No further information is available at this time.
Chakwera Draws Criticism for Tanzania Trip Amid Soldiers' Deaths.
LILONGWE, Malawi - President Lazarus Chakwera faces backlash for his upcoming trip to Tanzania as the nation mourns soldiers killed in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). Analysts and commentators question his priorities and respect for the Malawi Defence Force (MDF).
Chakwera, the MDF commander-in-chief, will attend a two-day energy summit in Dar es Salaam from Monday to Wednesday. He is expected to sign a $300 million loan to finance Malawi's energy sector.
Critics argue that the trip is an "insult to the MDF and officers who put their lives on the line for the country." They point out that the MDF safeguarded pro-Chakwera demonstrations in 2019 and 2020, leading...
Ruto to Chair AU Institutional Reforms Retreat in Nairobi.
NAIROBI, Kenya—President William Ruto will lead a high-level retreat on African Union (AU) institutional reforms at State House on Monday. The meeting will bring together select heads of state and government from across the continent.
Ruto assumed the role of champion for AU institutional reforms in February 2024, taking over from Rwanda's Paul Kagame. The reforms aim to revitalize the structure, functioning, and focus of the African Union Commission (AUC), AU organs, and specialized agencies.
The goal is to make these organs more effective and efficient in managing AU programs. Ruto is tasked with providing political leadership and vision to complete the comprehensive...
CIB Kenya Names Abhinav Nehra as New CEO.
NAIROBI - Commercial International Bank (CIB) Kenya has appointed Abhinav Nehra as its new Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director. Nehra fills the position previously held by Daphne Maina in an acting capacity since December 2023, following the departure of Hossam Rageh.
Nehra, appointed in April 2024, received approval from the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) last week. He brings over three decades of banking and payments experience across Africa, Asia, and other emerging markets.
CIB Kenya Board Chairman Tom Gitogo praised Nehra as a proven leader with an unparalleled track record of driving growth and innovation. "His expertise and strategic vision are exactly what CIB Kenya needs to...
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