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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.
His move into politics, particularly his role in U.S. President Donald Trump’s Department of Government Efficiency last year, has been among his most contentious ventures.
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.
HARARE — Thousands of Johanne Masowe eChishanu members are tomorrow expected to throng the Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport to pull off a massive, historic welcome for prominent businessman and church member, Sir Wicknell Chivayo, as he lands in his brand-new private aircraft.
Speaking to this publication, Zimbabwe National Traditional Dancers Association (ZNTDA) President Mr. Kennedy Kachuruka said the Chibuku Neshamwari Traditional Dance Festival is a collaboration between Delta Beverages, the National Arts Council of Zimbabwe, and ZNTDA. He emphasized that the festival brings together people from different cultures, allowing them to experience and appreciate each other’s traditions.
