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Wicknell Chivayo Scales Up Philanthropy: Pledge Increases to USD 5 Million in Show of Radical Generosity
In an extraordinary display of patriotism and financial commitment to national development, businessman and philanthropist Sir Wicknell Chivayo has significantly upscaled his support for Zimbabwe’s socio-economic agenda.
Ghana’s Energy Minister to Headline African Energy Week (AEW) 2026
Ghana’s Minister for Energy & Green Transition, John Abdulai Jinapor, will join African Energy Week (AEW) 2026 this October. Backed by a newly secured $3.5-billion investment drive and a pivot toward nuclear and battery-supported renewables, the Minister is expected to share critical insights into Ghana’s regulatory reforms and the future of its offshore blocks.
FASTJET ZIMBABWE INTRODUCES NEW ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY CUPS
Fastjet Zimbabwe, the award-winning airline, is pleased to announce the introduction of new environmentally friendly cups on its regional flights, effective immediately.
Small Enterprise Development and Finance Agency (SEDFA) backs Africa’s next generation of digital businesses at Converge Africa 2026
Small Enterprise Development and Finance Agency (SEDFA) backs Africa’s next generation of digital businesses at Converge Africa 2026Taking place from 4–6 May 2026 at the Cape Town International Convention Centre, Converge Africa brings together leaders across e-commerce, fintech, payments, logistics, digital marketing, and cybersecurity to shape the future of digital commerce CAPE TOWN, South Africa, April 17, 2026/ – MSMEs are the backbone of South Africa’s economy, contributing over 60% of employment and a significant share of GDP, yet many still face barriers to market access, funding, and digital integration.
Scaling the Green Wall: Mobilizing Trillion-Dollar Financing to Anchor Africa’s COP30 Climate Resilience
Moving beyond the rhetoric of unfulfilled pledges, African leaders, scientists, and policymakers have consolidated a technical roadmap designed to transform the continent from a passive recipient of aid into a proactive hub for global climate solutions.
Wicknell Chivayo Pledges $3.6 Million “Independence Gift” to Zimbabwean Parliamentarians
HARARE – In a move that has sparked widespread conversation across the political spectrum, prominent businessman Wicknell Chivayo has announced a massive USD 3.6 million donation aimed at boosting grassroots development across Zimbabwe. The announcement, made via his social media platforms on the occasion of the country’s 46th Independence Day, marks one of the largest individual philanthropic pledges to the legislative body in recent history.
High-Speed Chase Ends in R140k Illicit Cigarette Bust in Limpopo
A coordinated crackdown on cross-border smuggling led to the dramatic arrest of two Zimbabwean nationals in Limpopo this weekend. The suspects, aged 27 and 42, were intercepted by a joint task force comprising the South African Police Service (SAPS) and private security firms following a high-speed attempt to evade capture.The operation unfolded on the arterial route between Tzaneen and Letsitele, a known corridor for the transport of contraband.
FlySafair’s School Booster competition is back – and 100 flights are up for grabs again
Johannesburg – For the third year running, FlySafair is opening the doors to its much‑loved School Booster competition, giving South African schools the chance to win 10 return domestic flights each. Ten schools will be selected, with the prize awarded to institutions that can best demonstrate how taking to the skies will create meaningful new opportunities for their learners.
TRUMP AND POPE ‘FIGHT’ IN VIRAL CARTOON: ED AND RAMAPHOSA LOOK ON
Social media has been set abuzz following the emergence of a highly controversial cartoon that has left many Zimbabweans and the global community in stitches, while others express deep concern.