NEW Ambassador of the EU Delegation to Zimbabwe, Katrin Hagemann, says she will implement a broader engagement strategy encompassing government, civil society, and communities outside the capital, Harare, as part of deepening relations. She is the new ambassador to the delegation, replacing Ambassador Jobst von Kirchmann, whose term lapsed last year. Ambassador Hagemann said her…
BY NATHAN GUMA UNITED States of America Ambassador to Zimbabwe, Pamela Tremont, says that her country is committed to engagement that supports economic opportunity, transparency, and respect for fundamental freedoms, as part of the newly launched Freedom 250 programme. Speaking during the launch of the Freedom 250 initiative, Ambassador Tremont described the programme as more…
AS fuel prices continue to rise, Malawi and Zimbabwe have recorded the highest gasoline prices in SADC, above regional averages, while most countries maintain moderate costs, and Angola has the lowest prices. Fuel costs across Southern Africa show sharp contrasts, with Malawi and Zimbabwe standing out as the most expensive markets. Petrol in Malawi is…
BY NATHAN GUMA WHEN Valerie Chingonzo was still in university, she noticed a troubling trend: graduates were continually being produced, yet many struggled to find employment. To her, the situation highlighted a deeper issue beyond the lack of jobs. She realised that many young people were leaving university without the personal and professional skills needed…
The Algorithmic Watch STUDENTS who rely on large language models (LLMs) for essay writing show weaker brain activity and lower engagement compared to those who work without assistance, a new study by MIT researchers has shown. This comes at a time when people are using AI to do most daily tasks, including writing and coding,…
ZIMBABWE’S life expectancy trends show a sharp decline in the 1990s, followed by a sustained recovery after 2000, with women consistently living longer than men throughout. According to data by the United Nations in its World Population Prospects for 2024, there have been fluctuations in the national life expectancy, standing at 61.57 years for women and…
BY NATHAN GUMA NEW European Union Ambassador to Zimbabwe, Katrin Hagemann, has identified trade and investment as key pillars of the EU-Zimbabwe partnership, signalling a fresh push to expand economic ties and tap into what she sees as Zimbabwe’s largely underutilised export potential The move comes as the EU Council recently concluded its annual review,…
… Zimbabwe rolls out new injectable HIV prevention drug lenacapavir BY NATHAN GUMA As part of her childcare work in Epworth, a few kilometres from Harare’s central business district, Doreen Katsonga primarily works with children, particularly those with special needs. Over the years, she has supported many who have faced abuse, including rape, and later…
The Algorithmic Watch WHENEVER you prompt a command to AI, you may often feel like you are always on track. However, very few people know that AI is not just trying to hurt your feelings; in the end, it feeds you hallucinated information. AI systems can generate information that sounds confident, coherent and convincing, but…
The Algorithmic Watch THE recent arrest of eleven alleged hackers in Zimbabwe, accused of defrauding EcoCash users by luring them with fake free data offers, highlights some of the weaknesses of digital money systems and underscores the need for stronger digital security. The suspects, aged between 20 and 26, are facing hacking charges after reportedly…
