A storm that blew through Harare Zimbabwe last night caused significant disruptions as strong winds and heavy rainfall battered the city. Several large trees in the capital were knocked down under the force of the gale. Additionally, a number of conventional advertising billboards succumbed to the elements and collapsed. Reports indicate billboards from various local […]
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Eriza, a debut novel written by UK-based Zimbabwean retired teacher Peter Molife, and on its second release, made a splash at the UK’s Black British Book Fair (BBBF) held in London earlier this month. The book was selected to feature in a panel discussion at the BBBF, called ‘Voices Unheard – Amplifying Our Stories.’ Vanessa
BROUGHT TO YOU BY NETKING Chicken Inn emerged victorious in its legal battle against local competitor Chicken Slice over trademark infringement. It’s a classic David and Goliath story that has played out in the fast food industry – except this time, Goliath won. The longstanding Zimbabwean chicken chain Chicken Inn, which could practically be considered
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Local insurance giant ZIMNAT emerged as the big winner at the recent National Exceptional Marketing Awards ceremony, walking away with an impressive six prestigious trophies for their innovative campaigns. The Diamond Award for Best Viral Campaign was presented to ZIMNAT for their now-famous “Construction House Cover” stunt, which saw the popular metal statues at a
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After making an indelible impact during her tenure, Pamela D Nyakabau has bid farewell to Mambos following her successful stint as Marketing Manager. Nyakabau played an instrumental role in transforming Mambos into a widely recognized brand name. Her creative and strategic marketing campaigns heavily influenced by Nandos, significantly boosted the company’s visibility and engagement. However,
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Ugesi Energy, a leading regional premium residential solar company specializing in hybrid systems for homes and small businesses, has achieved a significant milestone by installing over 250 high-end solar systems with lithium batteries and inverters in South Africa and Zimbabwe. As part of its commitment to providing state-of-the-art technologies and much-needed energy security in the
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Influencer overload has become the bane of brand managers in Zimbabwe these days. It seems like every company under the sun has rolled out an “influencer marketing strategy” – but there just aren’t enough social media mavens to go around! The results are predictable. Scroll through your feed and you’ll spot Urile Mashonga (fictional character)
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Airbnb has made an announcement regarding the appointment of James Manyika, Google’s Senior Vice President of Research, Tech and Society, to its Board of Directors. James Manyika, who was born in Zimbabwe, currently holds the position of Senior Vice President at Google, overseeing the Research, Tech, and Society Team, which includes Google Labs and Google
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Econet Wireless lit up the skies over Zimbabwe with a dazzling drone light show that ushered in their 25th anniversary in pioneering style. The high-tech performance featured over 100 drones swarming and swaying in choreographed unison, watched by over 10,000 awe-struck attendees at the Zimbabwe Agricultural Show. Partnering with drone company Precision Aerial and creative
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Econet Wireless Zimbabwe and EcoCash Holdings Zimbabwe Limited have achieved a significant feat by becoming the first companies in the country to receive independent assurance on their environmental, social, and governance (ESG) information. This accomplishment highlights the companies’ dedication to transparency and accountability in their ESG reporting. ESG reporting involves the disclosure of an organization’s