Author: SAVIOUS KWINIKA

Zimbabweans’ Fears of Deportation From South Africa Allayed

THOUSANDS of Zimbabweans living legally in South Africa but whose permits are nearing expiration, must…

SA Won’t Yield To Western Pressure On Foreign Policy – Ramaphosa

SOUTH Africa will not take sides in a contest between global powers, President Cyril Ramaphosa…

Economist: SA Maize Exports To China Not A Political Stance

AN economist has dismissed claims China’s increased maize imports from South Africa are a “political…

SACP Demands Expulsion of US Ambassador

THE South African Communist Party (SACP) has called on the government to expel the United…

HUAWEI Chief Technology Global Digital Finance, King Tsui.

New Mega Infrastructure Package for African Banks

BANKS and other financial service companies across Africa are positioned to embrace a digital-first approach that will enable them to remain competitive. This after Huawei launched its MEGA ICT infrastructure package solution for the local market. MEGA ICT is an acronym and abbreviation, respectively, for “Multi-domain collaboration, End-to-end experience, Green and Autonomous” and Information and Communication Technology. The package is designed to help banks meet their ICT requirements in order to achieve full digitalization. The solutions bundled in with MEGA…

An account of peaceful Zimbabwe rich of diverse cultures 

The excitement of driving into Zimbabwe to witness the annual Cultural fair organized by Gaza Trust-Centre for Cultural Development Initiatives (CCDI) under the leadership of Hebert Phikela, the Head Master of Muhlanguleni high school and the founder of CCDI. South Africa generally has a negative attitude towards Zimbabwe as many media houses portray Zimbabwe as poorly governed and a poverty hub. This also engulfed my mind as I entered Beitbridge border post. I spent three hours at the gate as the process of obtaining…

Liquid Telecom link connects Africa from Cape to Cairo  

LIQUID Telecom, the leading Pan- Africa’stelecommunications company, is set to connect the entire continent througha land-based communication link between Cape Town and Cairo, the SouthAfrican and Egyptian cities respectively. Reshaad Sha, Liquid Telecom Chief Executive Officer, made the announcementon Monday at the ongoing International Telecommunication Union (ITU)summit in Durban, South Africa. The link is anticipated to provide high-speed broadband aimed at bringingeconomic and social benefits to the estimated 1,3 billion Africanpopulation. “For the first time, Africa will have a direct…

Huawei exceeds Apple as second biggest smartphone maker

HUAWEI has surpassed Apple to secure second spot in worldwide smartphone vendor position for the first time, according to Gartner Inc. In the second quarter of 2018, Huawei smartphone sales grew 38,6 percent. “Huawei continues to bring innovative features into its smartphones and expand its smartphone portfolio to cover larger consumer segments,” said Anshul Gupta, research director at Gartner. Huawei’s investment into channels, brand building and positioning of the Honor devices has helped drive sales. “Huawei is shipping its Honor…

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