Econet introduces Zimbabwean scholarship fund

Econet, Zimbabwe's largest mobile service network provider, has established a pan-African scholarship fund for academically gifted Zimbabweans to pursue high tertiary studies. 25 Mar 2009 11:51

Innscor's brands caught in a storm

[Sam Hungwe] Zimbabwe's retail giant, Innscor Africa, which runs a boutique of franchised fast food outlets across the country, is experiencing a brand crisis due to declining standards. This emerged from court documents following the arrest, made by immigration authorities, of Omer Rouben an Israel national recruited to head its brand loyalty division and revitalise the faltering brands. 30 Mar 2009 13:58

Harare's Chinese-built stadium ready for 2010

[Michael Hamlyn] Just in case it should happen to be wanted, a 60,000-seater soccer stadium has been completely refurbished in time for the 2010 soccer World Cup in Zimbabwe. 21 Apr 2009 10:26

Zimbabwe government to deliver internet access to rural communities

The Zimbabwean government has announced a plan to open internet cafes in rural areas of the country, in an effort to bring the advantages of technology to remote and impoverished communities. 23 Apr 2009 11:22

MTN signals it is keen to get into Zimbabwe

[Lesley Stones] MTN has confirmed that it is eager to enter Zimbabwe, and may make its move by taking control of the existing mobile operator, Telecel. 4 May 2009 10:02

Telecom sale tests Zimbabwe's privatisation plans

HARARE: The sale of Zimbabwe's state-owned mobile phone operator NetOne, a first key test for the new government's massive privatisation plan, is generating huge interest, the company's CEO told AFP. 28 Apr 2009 11:03

Zim: Fixed line licence sets off row in government

[Sam Hungwe] Plans by Information and Communications Technology Minister Nelson Chamisa to re-issue TeleAccess (Zimbabwe) a second fixed line operator's licence had incensed President Robert Mugabe, sources said. 28 Apr 2009 11:23

SA must grant temporary status to Zimbabweans

Human rights body says the South African government should halt deportations and allow refugees the right to work. 19 Jun 2008 11:47

Zim forex trade halted as prices soar

[Dumisani Ndlela] Zimbabwe's central reserve bank temporarily halted foreign currency trade on the official market as concern intensified over escalating commodity prices. 19 Jun 2008 13:50

Zimbabwe: Voices out of the violence

Yvonne Chipowera endured 16 hours of beatings, rape and being urinated on, all because of her support for Zimbabwe's opposition party, the Movement for Democratic Change (MDC). 24 Jun 2008 07:53

Zim vendor arrested for listening to ‘wrong' station

A street vendor has been arrested and faces a jail term of as much as six months for listening to critical radio program. In addition, his newspaper copies were seized. 24 Jun 2008 09:07

Zero defect of the worst kind haunts Zim networks

[Dumisani Ndlela] The outbreak of zeros on the country's struggling currency has caught up with Zimbabwe's mobile networks, with Net*One saying escalating tariff charges had hamstrung the production of airtime vouchers. 23 Jun 2008 08:18

Global ad agency dumping Zim firm over Mugabe campaign?

[Dumisani Ndlela] Global marketing and advertising agency Young & Rubicam (Y&R) is to sell its stake in Zimbabwean associate Imago Young & Rubicam (Imago Y&R) after the Zimbabwean agency's involvement in an election campaign for President Robert Mugabe. 23 Jun 2008 13:58