DSE News Network This week Mapfura wine released its limited edition 750ml Marula United Nations wine – and it immediately was a hit at the Executives Networking at Cedarwoods Lunch in Sandton. Bottled in Zimbabwe in time for the Zimbabwe campaign for a seat on the United Nations Security Council 2027/2028, the wine has been…
DSE News Network Celebrities, dignitaries, officials and guests had a ball at the 2026 Zimbabwe Independence celebrations at Luso Africa Portuguese Club in Primrose on Saturday – for the second year running – and this year the event lived up to its billing as a must-attend family fun day. New Zimbabwe Ambassador to South Africa…
DSE News Network On the Digital Sunday Express, we are never far away from the news. This week we wrap up why African Catholics are walking on the foot steps of Pope Leo – as walking where the Pope has walked – is in itself a blessing – a once in a lifetime blessing. The…
DSE News Network, Own Correspondent And IOL The criminal case of Bellarmine Mugabe, the youngest son of late former Zimbabwean president Robert Mugabe, has been postponed to April 29. Multiple media outlets are reporting this week that R250,000 in cash and a promise of R150,000 more — is what the son of late former president…
DSE News Network The countdown is ON… just 4 weeks to go – on a journey of discovering opportunities. Businessman and Zim Expo founder and CEO Blessed Kapesa told the DSE News Network last night that the South Africa Zimbabwe Business Expo and Property Show: themed Unlocking Trade & Investment Opportunities in Zimbabwe – is…
DSE News Network The Ten Outrageous Reasons Why AI Has Ruined Your Life Automation has crept into sectors that once relied heavily on human labour, from customer service to data entry. For many Africans already facing high unemployment rates, AI threatens to shrink opportunities further. What used to be a stable job has suddenly been…
By Professor Amon Murwira Ambassador of the Republic of Zimbabwe to the Republic of South Africa, His Excellency, Lovemore Mazemo. Distinguished Guest of Honour, Honourable Mondli Gungubele, Deputy Minister of Communications and Digital Technologies, Dean of the Diplomatic Corps and Ambassador of Eritrea, His Excellency, Salih Omar Abdu. Members of the Diplomatic Corps, distinguished guests,…
DSE News Network This year April 2026 Zimbabwe Independence celebrations promise to be bigger and better after confirmation this week that the gala event is going to be held at the Luso Africa Portuguese Club in Primrose – for the second year running. Consul General Eria Phiri told the Sunday Express that it’s all systems…
Aldrine Maromo As the evening sun dipped behind the skyline of Johannesburg, a soft golden light settled over the campus of the University of the Witwatersrand. Inside the grand hall, a quiet energy filled the room—young minds gathered, waiting, listening, ready. At the front stood Pan Qingjiang, his gaze moving across the audience with calm…
Stan Chu Ilo Pope Leo’s decision to make Africa one of the early destinations of his young papacy signals the continent’s importance in global Catholicism. His April 2026 visit reflects both his personal ties to Africa and the rapid rise of Christianity across the continent. His 10-day itinerary to Algeria, Angola, Cameroon and Equatorial Guinea…
DSE News Network The ongoing Iran–US negotiations hosted in Pakistan represent one of the most consequential diplomatic moments in recent Middle Eastern geopolitics. With the Strait of Hormuz at the center—through which roughly 20% of global oil flows—the talks are less about abstract diplomacy and more about global economic stability. Our international news experts on…
NXC Currency Reporter and ZBC News The Ndlovu Currency Index (NCX) has welcomed the release of the new ZiG notes, saying that confidence in a currency’s behaviour and performance is key to maintain strength in the performance of money. Upgraded Zimbabwe Gold (ZiG) notes began circulating this week, marking a key milestone in the country’s…
DSE News Network On the DSE News Network its no longer about how you have automated your most repetitive tasks or how you have redefined the concept of convenience. Here are ten of the most outrageous reasons why AI is part of your life. AI automates repetitive tasks that drain your energy—emails, scheduling, data entry,…
From Rugby to becoming Zimbabwe’s youngest data-driven marketing prodigy: Tawanda Gillian Rusike Jnr Story by Nyasha T.C Chikanga @shu_shue.zw What pops into your head when you hear “marketing”? For me, it’s like selling tomatoes trying to reach a wider target market – at the end of the day I need to get my product out….
By Pakistan Today KARACHI: Zimbabwe women are set to tour Pakistan for the first time, with a six-match white-ball series scheduled to be played in Karachi from April 29 to May 15. The tour will include three one-day internationals and three Twenty20 internationals at the National Bank Stadium, in what marks a notable development in…
DSE Football News Network Marshall Munetsi’s resurgence in French football has become one of the most compelling stories of the season, with the Zimbabwean midfielder earning widespread praise after being named Player of the Month at Paris FC for March 2026. The award reflects not only his outstanding individual performances but also his growing influence…
The Bundesliga.com Bayern Munich’s 2-1 win against Real Madrid this week marked Vincent Kompany’s 100th game as head coach of the club, and the result perfectly encapsulated all that Kompany has built at Bayern since taking over in the summer of 2024. When Kompany took over as Bayern coach on 1 July 2024, having just…
By NASA.gov The first astronauts to travel to the Moon in more than half a century are back on Earth after a record-setting mission aboard NASA’s Artemis II test flight. NASA astronauts Reid Wiseman, commander; Victor Glover, pilot; Christina Koch, mission specialist; and CSA (Canadian Space Agency) astronaut Jeremy Hansen, mission specialist splashed down at…
By Jabulani Chibaya FY2025 marks a decisive break from Padenga Holdings’ past. What was once a niche, export-oriented agribusiness built on premium crocodile skins has now transitioned into a capital-intensive, gold-driven industrial operation. This is not a diversification story—it is a structural reconfiguration of the group’s economic identity, with earnings increasingly shaped by geology, processing…
DSE News Network This week small and medium enterprises, entreprenuers, and business owners got to engage directly with industry leaders and regulatory experts at the Dream Catchers SMME Tax And Compliance Breakfast in Boksburg. And the best part of it all – is that the participants had a chance to have breakfast together – providing…
