Zimbabwe Mourns Ambassador to Mozambique
Zimbabwe’s Ambassador to Mozambique and Eswatini, Victor Matemadanda passed away yesterday
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Zimbabwe’s Ambassador to Mozambique and Eswatini, Victor Matemadanda passed away yesterday
When French journalist Alice Froussard landed at Tel Aviv’s Ben Gurion Airport a week ago, she arrived with a valid travel authorization and plans to report from the occupied West Bank, where she had worked for years. By the next morning, Israeli authorities placed her on a flight back to Paris, denying her entry.
NetOne Group CEO, Eng. Raphael Mushanawani, was recently named the Overall Super Platinum Winner and Best of the Best CEO at the Zimbabwe CEOs Network Awards. This prestigious recognition underscores his transformative leadership and NetOne’s expanding footprint in driving Zimbabwe’s digital inclusion and national development agenda.
By Tendai Keith Guvamombe
Zimbabwe, in partnership with fellow Southern African Public Procurement Regulatory Authorities, is thrilled to host the inaugural Southern African Public Procurement Forum (SAPPF) at the Harare International Conference Centre on June 24-25, 2026.
At a landmark industry gathering, NetOne Group Chief Executive Officer delivered a visionary address outlining how the telecommunications giant is anchoring Zimbabwe’s transition into the Fourth Industrial Revolution through intelligent connectivity. Speaking to a distinguished audience—including the Minister of ICT, Postal and Courier Services, Hon. T. Mavetera, and industry leaders—the GCEO emphasized that Artificial Intelligence (AI) has become the most transformative force of our time.
According to NetOne Spokesperson Earnest Magadzire, “#The Say No to Drugs is part of a National Campaign meant to intensify fight against drugs among youths in the country in a sustainable manner that enables them to make right choices towards a brighter future.”
On June 2, ExxonMobil and NBA Africa (www.Africa.NBA.com) held an interactive STEM Showcase and a Jr. NBA clinic for 100 boys and girls ages 16 and under at the Instituto Politécnico Industrial de Luanda (IPIL) as part of the ongoing third season of the ExxonMobil Jr. NBA League in Angola.
In Zimbabwe’s rapidly evolving digital landscape, one name has consistently stood at the forefront of transformation: NetOne Cellular. As the nation marches towards the ambitious goals of Vision 2030 and the National Development Strategy 2 (NDS2), the state-owned telecommunications giant has redefined its role beyond that of a traditional service provider, emerging as a pivotal architect of an inclusive, intelligent, and innovative digital future.
Mobile telephony was still in its infancy. Internet access was limited, and for many Zimbabweans, particularly those in rural communities, reliable communication remained beyond reach. It was in this environment that NetOne was established as Zimbabwe’s first mobile telecommunications operator, laying the foundation for what would become one of the country’s most significant digital transformation journeys.
Mt Darwin – Chief Nembire, dressed in a red shirt, visited Binga Primary School in the Mutungagore settlement to plant a tree as a symbol of hope and a way forward after years of stalled construction at the school.