Tapfuma Machakaire “Hello, the man from Robert Mugabe.” That was Ted Turner’s greeting as he welcomed me into his boardroom for lunch in October 1990, alongside eight other journalists from around the world. Two of us were from Africa. The other was Solly Phetoe from Bop-TV of Bophuthatswana, a homeland under Apartheid South Africa. The…
DSE News Network Arsenal and Paris St-Germain have confirmed their places in the 2026 Champions League final and the countdown to the final is on. The showpiece between the English Premier League leaders and Champions League holders will take place on Saturday, 30 May at Budapest’s Puskas Arena, kicking off at 17:00 BST. Uefa said…
Paison Tazvivinga and Irene Bumi At 4 a.m. on a Thursday in Beitbridge, Mbuya Chiedza, 62, balances a 20 kg sack of rice as she joins the queue at Zimbabwe’s busiest border post. She is not merely a statistic in the informal sector. She is, in many ways, its central banker. While technocrats in the…
By Wellington Muzengeza We inhabit cities that are not yet cities, settlements that masquerade as communities, homes that exist without recognition. Hopley, Eastview, Solomia, Gimboki, Mufakose and many more and these are not simply coordinates on a map, but they are theatres of insecurity and laboratories of exclusion, places where millions of urban Africans live…
DSE News Network This week the Sunday Express is taking a deep dive into the ten things that you missed – with regards to the news that Zimbabwe’s farm return decision is a signal of a major economic shift in the country’s agricultural policy, and why 67 farms specifically were chosen for return. The 67…
Jabulani Simplisio Chibaya, MBA There is a particular kind of silence that falls over a room when someone walks back in after everyone assumed they were finished. That was the tech industry in late 2022, early 2023, the silence was Alphabet’s. ChatGPT had detonated, Microsoft was riding co-pilot euphoria, and the narrative machine had already…
Aldrine Nyamhuno On the morning of May 6, 2026, the grounds of Reamogetswe Khaya Disability and Outreach were filled with hope, compassion, and the spirit of togetherness. Families, community leaders, healthcare workers, and volunteers gathered for the Cerebral Palsy Awareness Walk — not only to raise awareness, but to remind every person living with a…
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,…
