Fearful Zimbabwe President, ED Mnangagwa has held a secret meeting with prophets, Church leaders, youths and ZANU-PF loyalists to launch an information blitz against the 31 March protest.
Zimbabweans are set to protest on te 31st of March after calls for Mnangagwa to step down.
Mnangagwa has deployed riot police across the country. Police presence is expected to be heavy in high density areas leading up to the 31st of March.
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TOPICS
1. Wicknell Chvayo announces $60 million deal with Chinese company in Kenya and Tanzania.
2. Boycott Kirsty Coventry by certain sections of the Zimbabwean community
3. University of Zimbabwe strike begins today. The strike was called by the University Teachers Association of Zimbabwe. University Lecturers are demanding that their salaries be raised to their pre-2018 levels of $2500 per month.
4. 20 year old Rusape man Lyvin Mapiye was hit by a train while jogging after he failed to hear a train hooting because he had his headphone. He was crushed on both legs
5. Ok Grand Challenge will not be held this year
Business
1. Old Mutual’s new app only bank is expected to have start up costs of R5 Billion by 2027. CEO Clarence Nethengwe says the bank will be funded by the group until 2027 when it expects to break even. Old Mutual returns to banking after selling its stake in Nedbank between 2018 and 2021. OM Bank is targeting employees that earn between 10 000 and 40 000, the same market served by Capitec. OM Bank already has 1 million customers under its arrangement with Bidvest bank.
2. Empower Bank awards strange tenders
Africa
1. SA to set up a Private Sector Participation department in the DBSA and the National Treasury for rail freight and and ports. the unit has already sent out Requests for Information to gauge interest from the private sector.
2. Joel Pollak says the US could shut down its consulate in Sandton if Sandton Drive is renamed to Leila Khaled Drive.
3. USA Federal Maritime Commission is investigating South Africa over regulations that it says is creating unfavourable shipping conditions.
4. The USA National Institute of Health has issues Stop work orders for HIV and Aids Research. South Africa was receiving $250 million from the USA for NIH programs. This will have massive consequences for Doctors, Nurses and researchers.
5. Zasemahlungwini Ndaba was shot dead by her boyfriend Aviwe Poswa
Sport
Zimbabwe prepares for Nigeria Match
Community
1. Harare City COuncil sells 101 residential stands in Kuwadzana
2. Harare City Council Cluster homes
Notes
Wicknell and Chint
Wicknell Chivhayo held a pivotal meeting with CHINT Company, a global leader in smart energy solutions, in support of President ED Mnangagwa’s engagement and re-engagement policy. This strategic collaboration marks a significant step towards achieving Vision 2030 in Zimbabwe’s energy sector, fostering partnership between the private and public sectors.
A $2.5 billion deal has been signed for the construction of 13 different power transmission lines in Kenya and a national grid stability overhaul and upgrade in Tanzania. This significant move showcases Zimbabwe’s commitment to green energy in the region, where President ED Mnangagwa serves as the SADC chairman.
CHINT Group, founded in 1984, boasts an impressive portfolio, with operations in over 140 countries, 50,000+ employees, and $25 billion in operating revenue (2024).
CHINT has invented a revolutionary power backup device tailored for Africa, ensuring uninterrupted power supply for laptops, phones, and other ICT gadgets.
Sir Wicknell Chivhayo has placed an initial order of 2 million USD for 6,000 units of CHINT’s innovative products,laptops, phones, and ICT gadgets. These units were sold out in Kenya before arrival. Following this success, an additional 60 million USD has been invested.
Borncase Mwakorera
Zimbabwe National Defence university
Group Captain Boncase Mwakorera
Chairman Computer Science and Software Engineering Department
Master of Science in Computer Application Technology (Beihang University China).
Master’s Degree in Business Administration (WUA).
Bachelor of Science Degree in Electrical and Electronic Engineering (NUST).
Advanced Technician Diploma in Telecommunications and Electronics Engineering (PLA Air Force Radar Academy China).
Diploma in Telecommunications and Electronics Engineering (City and Guilds).
National Diploma in Aircraft Engineering (Radio & Telecommunications) (STT).
National Certificate in Aircraft Engineering (Radio & Telecommunications) (STT).
Diploma in Defence and Security Studies (UZ).
CISCO Networking: CCNA (UZ).
Computer Appreciation Course (SAST).
