AUTOMAKER Nissan wants half its global sales to be electric or hybrid vehicles by 2030 and plans to plough billions of dollars into the effort, it announced Monday. The move…
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Govt increases support towards the uptake of E-learning
By Kenias Chivuzhe THE Government is expediting the uptake of the e-learning programme, with increased support set to ensure the country attains a digital economy by 2030. The adoption of…
NUST student to represent engineering students’ at the HEP-SSA
By Lisa Masuku A fifth-year National University of Science and Technology, (NUST) student is set to represent Zimbabwean students at the prestigious Royal Academy of Engineering Sub-Saharan Africa conference set…
US cars mandated to spot drunk drivers — and stop them
BREATH-sniffing sensors and finger-scanning detectors are central to a landmark US safety mandate to fight drunk driving that is spurring tough questions about what technology can be trusted to do.…
Africa set for enhanced growth through green energy
By ZBC Reporter The global transition towards green energy has presented Africa with significant growth opportunities as the chief supplier of renewable energy related raw materials. In pursuit of expanding…
US President tightens restrictions on Huawei and ZTE
US President Joe Biden has signed legislation that stops companies judged to be a security threat from receiving new telecoms equipment licences. The Secure Equipment Act says the Federal Communications…
COP26: Coal compromise as leaders near climate deal
A draft agreement at the COP26 climate summit has watered down commitments to end the use of coal and other fossil fuels, as countries race to reach a deal after…
Cyber -attacks cited as global threat to economic stability
By ZBC Reporter A call has been made for Zimbabweans to work with law enforcement agents in combating cyber-crime which has become global threat. In his remarks during a conference…
NASA to bring astronauts back to Earth after 6-month stay on space station
FOUR astronauts are scheduled to return to Earth from the International Space Station early Monday after spending more than six months in space, NASA announced. The four members of the…
Netflix launches first games on smartphones
Netflix is launching its first games worldwide as it seeks to break into the game subscription market. Starting Tuesday, the company will roll out updates to its Netflix app on…