Harare – Zimbabwe is moving beyond isolated digitisation efforts toward building robust ecosystem infrastructure anchored on reliable power and sovereign data centres, ICT Minister Tatenda Mavetera said Sunday. She said this following a high-level delegation’s return from the 11th Digital Industry of Industrial Russia (CIPR) Conference in Nizhny Novgorod. The…
Hurungwe East MP Donates Starlink Kits to 5 Rural Schools to Bridge Digital Divide
Hurungwe — Hurungwe East legislator Chenjerai Kangausaru has donated Starlink satellite internet kits to five primary schools in his constituency, in a move aimed at bridging the digital divide and aligning with the government’s nationwide drive to connect rural learning institutions. The kits were handed over to Aldonyo Primary School…
African Federation Launches Global Push for Continental Sovereignty, Shifts from Research to Action
Johannesburg — The African Federation (TAF) on Wednesday formally transitioned from policy research to ground-level implementation, announcing its first global conference aimed at building what it calls a “superpower Africa” by 2050. The virtual gathering, scheduled for May 20, 2026, marks a strategic escalation for the pan-African organisation, which seeks…
Zimbabwe Rolls Out Smart Traffic System to Catch Violations in Real Time
Tinotenda Hove - The Government has finalised the creation of an automated smart traffic management system designed to detect road offences instantly, setting the stage for a nationwide rollout that signals a shift toward technology-based law enforcement. The platform, developed by the Ministry of Information Communication Technology (ICT), Postal and…
Mat South Province to go Online as President Mnangagwa Commissions Computer Labs, Starlink Kits
Maphisa – President Emmerson Dambudzo Mnangagwa has officially commissioned a new computer laboratory and three classroom blocks at Mahetshe Primary School in Maphisa, announcing that an entire province will be connected to the internet under an ambitious digital education rollout. The President handed over to Primary and Secondary Education Minister…
Trust Nothing, Verify Everything: Why Zero Trust Is the Future of Cybersecurity
Tinotenda Hove - As cyber threats grow more sophisticated and relentless, traditional security approaches are no longer enough to keep organizations safe. Experts are now urging businesses to rethink their defenses and adopt smarter, more resilient strategies — with Zero Trust emerging as a leading solution. Built on the principle…
Minister Mavetera Challenges Graduants as Zim Launches Free Russian Backed CyberSecurity Programme
Harare– In an unconventional start to a certificate handover ceremony, Zimbabwe’s Minister of Information Communication Technology, Postal and Courier Services, Hon. Tatenda Mavetera, opened not with congratulations but with a pointed question to graduates: “Who do you believe you are?” The question, posed on 13 April 2026 at the Ministry’s…
Belgian NGO Comundos Launches Initiative to Combat Fake News
By A Correspondent– A Belgian non-governmental organization, Comundos, is taking steps to help students and the public navigate the increasingly tricky world of online news. The initiative aims to tackle the rise of fake news and the spread of misinformation on social media. “Fake news is everywhere! For many people,…
LEAD Condemns Digital Tax, Labels it “Anti-Poor, Anti-Youths”
Harare- The Labour Economists and Afrikan Democrats (LEAD) has condemned the Zimbabwean government's new fiscal policy, labelling a forthcoming 15% withholding tax on international digital services as "regressive" and "anti-innovation." In a press statement released today, LEAD President Linda Tsungirirai Masarira declared the tax, set to take effect on January…
Top Tech Convergence Forum on the Cards
Harare – Key figures from Zimbabwe’s technology sector will gather on November 7, 2025, for the second TechnoMag Tech Convergence Forum (TCF) to address critical industry issues. The event set to be held at The Venue under the theme “Reflect, Reprogram, and Re-align,” will build on discussions from its inaugural…

