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St Columba’s students develop AI-powered education platform

Upper Sixth student Michael Dube said they created the software after realising that teachers often took a long time marking books, but struggle to pinpoint exactly where students go wrong.

By Nokuxola Mbangeni 11h ago

St Columba’s students develop AI-powered education platform

Artificial intelligence in the Zimbabwean legal fraternity

Across Zimbabwe, legal practitioners are increasingly embracing technology, not merely as an accessory, but as an integral component of modern legal practice.

By Adam Mavhiko Apr. 2, 2026

Artificial intelligence in the Zimbabwean legal fraternity

Paradox of the information age, why more knowledge has not produced better students

Crucially, this downward trend predates the Covid-19 pandemic, indicating that deeper structural issues are at play.

By Samuel Mwale Apr. 2, 2026

Paradox of the information age, why more knowledge has not produced better students

Time to bring people into AI strategy conversation

Zimbabwe has taken a bold step by launching its National Artificial Intelligence Strategy. This document is not just another policy paper gathering dust on government shelves.

By Evans Sagomba Apr. 2, 2026

Time to bring people into AI strategy conversation

Caledonia’s VFEX premium Gold tailwinds, record FY2025

Yet, beyond fundamentals, it is Caledonia’s unusual pricing dynamics across its three listings that draws attention.

By Kudakwashe Taimo Apr. 2, 2026

Caledonia’s VFEX premium Gold tailwinds, record FY2025

Policymakers red-flag AI boom

Speaking at the launch in Harare, President Emmerson Mnangagwa described AI as a key driver of the country’s modernisation and industrialisation.

By Mthandazo Nyoni Apr. 2, 2026

Concern over lifting of town planning moratorium

Local Government and Public Works minister Daniel Garwe withdrew the moratorium, citing improved planning capacity across local authorities.

By Shalom Manjerere Apr. 2, 2026

Concern over lifting of town planning moratorium

Low prices, high input costs leave ‘golden leaf’ farmers swimming in poverty

Annually, he travels nearly 80km to Karoi town to sell his crop following the decentralisation of tobacco auction floors across the country.

By Nhau Mangirazi Apr. 2, 2026

Low prices, high input costs leave ‘golden leaf’ farmers swimming in poverty

Ministry sets up social registry office in Nkayi

The establishment of a local office in Nkayi is intended to support the pilot phase and facilitate community engagement, data collection and co-ordination on the ground.

By Nizbert Moyo Apr. 2, 2026