Zimbabwean mining company, Kuvimba Mining House, has introduced a blockchain-based mine-to-market traceability system for its gold production in the country. This system ensures that all gold from Kuvimba is traceable from the mine to international markets. Kuvimba, the country’s largest gold producer, emphasizes transparency, legitimacy, and responsible mining. The Comstack system, utilizing blockchain technology, enhances […]
The Securities and Exchange Commission of Zimbabwe (SECZ) and the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) are reportedly developing a framework for virtual asset trading. The framework aims to provide clear legislation, client protection under the Data Protection Act, and educational support. Challenges include infrastructural investment and licensing fees for foreign-supplied systems. An informal virtual asset […]
A Zimbabwean millionaire couple, based in South Africa, has been kidnapped by a gang seeking to profit from their cryptocurrency valued at $ 13.9 million. The couple, Professor Sheperd Sikhosana and his wife, Sekayi Adelpha Sikhosana, were kidnapped in Pretoria, South Africa, and smuggled into Zimbabwe. The gang, led by Moses Nhachi Chademana and …
On Dec. 8 and 9, the University of Zimbabwe in partnership with the South Africa-based Mzansi Web3 Hub, held the learning institution’s inaugural blockchain hackathon. Taurayi Rupere, the chairman of the institution’s computer science department, said the hackathon’s goal is to produce “open-minded” developers who “think outside the box.” Overwhelming Interest in the Hackathon The […]
Zimbabwean residents and institutions can now pay or settle domestic transactions using the recently launched gold-backed digital tokens, the central bank has said. Bank governor John Mangudya said the central bank has enlisted the services of external auditors to “validate the availability and adequacy of gold to ZIG at any given time.” Preserving Value With […]