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Zimbabwe suspends excise duty on raw wine imports
In a move aimed at boosting the local wine industry, the Zimbabwean government has suspended excise duty on imported raw wine for approved manufacturers. The measure, announced through Statutory Instr...Published: 28 Jun 2025 at 15:06hrs | 112 | by Staff reporter
Lithium rush a crossroads for Zimbabwe's future
Africa, which holds significant estimated shares of the world's total reserves of bauxite (24%), cobalt (49.4%), copper (7%), graphite (21%), lithium (6%), manganese (43%), nickel (4.2%) and rare eart...Published: 24 Jun 2025 at 10:27hrs | 316 | by Sikhululekile Mashingaidze and Stephen Buchanan-Clarke
Zimbabwe's RTG reports sharp rebound in foreign tourist arrivals
Zimbabwe's largest hotel operator, Rainbow Tourism Group (RTG), has reported a strong rebound in foreign guest arrivals, signaling a wider recovery in the region's hospitality sector as international ...Published: 16 Jun 2025 at 14:42hrs | 156 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe govt, banks seal deal to help farmers secure title deeds
The Government has signed a landmark agreement with six banks to offer mortgage facilities that will enable farmers to acquire title deeds, access better financing, and advance agricultural developmen...Published: 13 Jun 2025 at 06:25hrs | 411 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe to ban export of lithium concentrates
Zimbabwe will prohibit the export of lithium concentrates starting January 2027, as part of government efforts to compel foreign mining companies to establish processing and refining facilities within...Published: 11 Jun 2025 at 08:41hrs | 226 | by Staff reporter
Africa Day
As we celebrate the African renaissance, we must also be in a position to reflect on what the continent must do in order to improve the lives of African people.AFRICA must come up with one Afr...Published: 24 May 2025 at 22:55hrs | 156 | by Leonard Koni
Botswana gets $304 million AfDB loan
The African Development Bank (AfDB) has approved a $304 million loan to Botswana as the country grapples with rising fiscal pressures and seeks to implement crucial governance and economic reforms. Th...Published: 16 May 2025 at 17:29hrs | 457 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe becomes 5th largest avocado producer in Africa
Zimbabwe has emerged as Africa's fifth-largest producer of avocados, following a 164 percent surge in production over the past six years, thanks to increased investments from both government and the p...Published: 29 Apr 2025 at 07:05hrs | 351 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe unveils fund to support value chains
The Government of Zimbabwe has launched the Industrial Development Fund (IDF) to support the strengthening of domestic value chains, promote industrial growth, and increase the export of value-added g...Published: 24 Apr 2025 at 07:20hrs | 38 | by Staff reporter
ZITF Company secures US$12 million for shopping complex
The Zimbabwe International Trade Fair (ZITF) Company has announced a major milestone in its transformation, securing a US$12 million investment for the construction of a modern shopping centre at its ...Published: 24 Apr 2025 at 07:18hrs | 247 | by Staff reporter
ZITF roars to life
The Zimbabwe International Trade Fair (ZITF) 2025 has officially opened today in Bulawayo, transforming the city into a bustling hub of activity as final preparations for the prestigious event were co...Published: 21 Apr 2025 at 08:59hrs | 186 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe steel production cuts import reliance
A monumental step forward for Zimbabwe's import substitution strategy has been achieved with the commencement of extensive finished steel production at the Dinson Iron and Steel Company (Disco) plant ...Published: 15 Apr 2025 at 08:43hrs | 1046 | by Staff reporter
Nust embarks on high impact projects
The National University of Science and Technology (Nust) has announced plans to launch three major high-impact projects as part of its strategy to achieve self-sustainability, fully utilize human reso...Published: 13 Apr 2025 at 09:39hrs | 141 | by Staff reporter
Zapu bemoans Zimbabwe's ailing health sector
The recent death of uGogo Rose Nyathi, "a Bulawayo celebrity, human rights activist, and informal comedian", who was laid to rest at Lady Stanley Cemetery highlighted some of the anomalies in our heal...Published: 16 Mar 2025 at 13:06hrs | 417 | by Dr Themba Bulle, ZAPU Deputy Secretary for Health and Welfare
The impact of duty-free incentives in the 2025 national budget
The 2025 National Budget is a forward-thinking approach to economic recovery and national development, introducing strategic duty-free incentives aimed at empowering local industries, stimulating econ...Published: 17 Dec 2024 at 20:12hrs | 1062 | by Innocent Mujeri
Mthuli Ncube's budget is anti-people, anti-business and anti-Zimbabwe
Citizens Coalition for Change Statement on 2025 budget statement The recent national budget proposal exposes the Zanu-PF government's obnoxious penchant to compulsorily expropriate people's mo...Published: 30 Nov 2024 at 13:28hrs | 87 | by Willias Madzimure
All eyes on Professor Mthuli Ncube
As Zimbabwe prepares for the presentation of the 2025 National Budget, all eyes are on Finance, Economic Development, and Investment Promotion Minister, Professor Mthuli Ncube. The Budget, which serve...Published: 27 Nov 2024 at 08:13hrs | 1090 | by Staff reporter
Plundering of Zimbabwe's minerals stalling a just energy transition in fighting climate change
In his address at a High-Level Meeting on Resourcing the Energy Transition with Justice and Equity, held on the sidelines of COP29 in Baku, Azerbaijan, Zimbabwe's President Emmerson Mnangagwa delivere...Published: 14 Nov 2024 at 12:37hrs | 175 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Mnangagwa says mineral-rich countries must not remain poor
As the world transitions toward renewable energy, Zimbabwe and other mineral-rich nations must not remain impoverished but should harness opportunities to drive sustainable growth, President Emmerson ...Published: 14 Nov 2024 at 09:24hrs | 102 | by Staff reporter
Why UDC's victory is not a blueprint for Zimbabwe's opposition
The recent political landscape in Southern Africa has been marked by significant shifts, with the Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) conceding defeat to the United Democratic Congress (UDC) led by Duma B...Published: 01 Nov 2024 at 17:03hrs | 2666 | by Tinotenda Gacha
Zimbabwe's resilience: A nation's ability to overcome economic challenges, from sanctions to currency instability
For over two decades, Zimbabwe has been a nation under siege. Economic sanctions, imposed primarily by the United States and its Western allies, have crippled the country's economy, creating one of th...Published: 18 Oct 2024 at 11:56hrs | 169 | by Michael Badze
Saudi Arabia approves mining agreements with Zimbabwe
MINING agreements with Zimbabwe, Jordan and Gabon were signed off by the Saudi Cabinet, and a range of economic deals were rubber-stamped.Approved during the meeting chaired by Crown Prince Mo...Published: 19 Jul 2024 at 05:49hrs | 140 | by Staff reporter
Intra-Africa exports surge
At the 31st Afreximbank Annual Meetings in Nassau, The Bahamas, Kwazulu-Natal premier Nomusa Dube-Ncube highlighted Africa's growing intracontinental commerce, which now constitutes 16.3% of total tra...Published: 13 Jun 2024 at 10:26hrs | | by Staff reporter
Mthuli Ncube urges Zimbabweans in the UK to invest back home
Finance and Investment Promotion Minister Mthuli Ncube addressed the Zimbabwe Investment and Capital Markets Conference in London, urging Zimbabweans in the UK to consider investing back home due to f...Published: 13 Jun 2024 at 07:05hrs | 16 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa to grace CEO Africa Roundtable
President Mnangagwa will headline the 10th annual CEO Africa Roundtable in Victoria Falls, focusing on the impact of Artificial Intelligence (AI), boosting trade through the African Continental Free T...Published: 12 Jun 2024 at 06:36hrs | 4 | by Staff reporter
Discover Binga: A hidden gem with Kabila River Lodge and Enchanting Hot Springs
Nestled in the heart of Binga, in Zimbabwe's Matabeleland North Province, lies a pristine destination waiting to be discovered: Kabila River Lodge. This true gem for nature enthusiasts, adventure seek...Published: 20 May 2024 at 18:59hrs | 51 | by Nkululeko Nkomo
ZiG Currency: Catalyzing Zimbabwe's Middle-Income Pursuit - Empowering Economic Well-being
Zimbabwe has taken a crucial step in revitalizing the economy and instilling trust in the financial sector by introducing the groundbreaking Zimbabwean Gold-backed Dollar (ZiG) as the official replace...Published: 10 Apr 2024 at 22:17hrs | 3 | by Elvis Dzvene
Lithium, battery exports rake in US$209m for Zimbabwe
The Lithium and Battery Minerals sector has been a significant contributor to Zimbabwe's economy, generating US$209 million in export receipts in the first nine months of the year, according to Mines ...Published: 02 Nov 2023 at 05:42hrs | 16 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe' lithium exports jump 1000% in 5yrs
Zimbabwe has witnessed a remarkable increase in lithium exports, with a surge of over 1,000 percent since 2018, reaching $209 million by September this year, as disclosed by the Minister of Mines and ...Published: 02 Nov 2023 at 05:35hrs | 19 | by Staff reporter
FENCORP Global to launch #CHOOSETANZANIA campaign
Tanzania, a country known for its natural beauty and diverse resources, is rapidly emerging as a preferred investment destination in Africa. With a stable economy and a government committed to fosteri...Published: 05 Sep 2023 at 12:40hrs | 6 | by Nkululeko Ndlovu
WATCH: Qoki women acquire coach
THE entrepreneurship drive of Qoki Zindlovukazi women continues to scale dizzy heights after they bought a luxury coach which is set to ply the Bulawayo-Harare route.The group comprising 30 wo...Published: 07 Jul 2023 at 08:08hrs | 34 | by Staff Reporter
Mnangagwa attends colourful Mbasogo inauguration
PRESIDENT Mnangagwa was among high profile dignitaries from several countries who joined thousands of local people here yesterday to witness the inauguration of Equatorial Guinea President, Teodoro Ob...Published: 09 Dec 2022 at 05:09hrs | 11 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa invites African finance houses for talks
ZIMBABWE is ready to tap into available financial services provided by the Africa Export and Import Bank (Afreximbank) and the African Development Bank (AfDB) to bolster its industrial transformation ...Published: 28 Nov 2022 at 04:54hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa jets off again
PRESIDENT Mnangagwa was last night expected to leave Harare for Niamey, Niger, where he is set to join other Heads of State and Government today at the Session of the African Union (AU) Summit on Indu...Published: 25 Nov 2022 at 05:04hrs | 6 | by Staff reporter
The Mauritius example on economic development
Mauritius is ranked by the World Economic Forum as the most competitive economy in Sub-Saharan Africa and high income country with a Gross National Income (GNI) per capita of US$12,740 (Sub-Saharan Af...Published: 19 Jun 2021 at 08:48hrs | 4 | by Port Louis Riverfront, Mauritius
Billions missed through raw tobacco exports
Zimbabwe prepares for the opening of the 2019 Tobacco Marketing season set to start on the 21st of March, the local market is hyped up in anticipation. In 2018, Zimbabwe produced an all-time high of 2...Published: 10 Mar 2019 at 07:10hrs | 11 | by Victor Bhoroma
Current political stalemate will force ED and Chamisa on the table
There are what we call, synonyms of dialogue, argument, argy-bargy, colloquy, confab or confabulations, give and take, palaver, parley, consultations and moving back and forth. Political dialogue refe...Published: 24 Jan 2019 at 12:58hrs | | by Tinashe Eric Muzamhindo
Rural transformation is key for sustainable development in Zimbabwe
( A academic research paper to be utilised by public & private sector) As a development practitioner, I have a role to play to ensure we contribute...Published: 07 Jan 2019 at 20:42hrs | 1 | by Tinashe Eric Muzamhindo
Gender equality and women empowerment must be prioritised by all humanity
As the world commemorates Africa Day - this day should serve as a reflection on the continents commitments to nurture greater unity and solidarity between African countries, and accelerate the politic...Published: 25 May 2018 at 12:30hrs | 2 | by Pinky Kekana
Zimbabwe government should have a clear Land & Agriculture policy
A policy is a set of measures or tools adopted by an organization for reference purpose or guiding the organization. It defines the moment, or gives clear directions on how to operate. Our agric secto...Published: 02 Feb 2018 at 16:41hrs | 2 | by Tinashe Eric Muzamhindo
Zimbabwean takes over as head of African Airlines Association
Edmund Makona, CEO of Air Zimbabwe, succeeds Fatima Beyina-Moussa as head of AFRAA. Air Zimbabwe will host the 48th General Assembly of AFRAA from 20-22 November, 2016, in Victoria Falls.Fatim...Published: 12 Nov 2015 at 20:53hrs | 1 | by APO
Illicit cigarette trade undermining Zambia's revenue collection
While Zambia's mining industry continues to provide a lifeline to the economy, it is no doubt that the country needs to urgently begin a prudent process for economic diversification.One sector...Published: 18 Aug 2015 at 11:41hrs | | by Isabel Mukelabai
IMF Completes 6th Review Under Policy Support Instrument for Mozambique
IMF Executive Board Completes Sixth Review Under Policy Support Instrument for Mozambique and Approves a New Three-Year PSIMAPUTO, Mozambique - The Exec...Published: 25 Jun 2013 at 06:44hrs | | by APO
Canada works to improve business environment for African agriculture
CAPE-TOWN - The Honourable Julian Fantino, Minister of International Cooperation, attended the World Economic Forum on Africa, Grow Africa Investment Forum, and G-8 New Alliance for Food Security and ...Published: 12 May 2013 at 08:12hrs | | by Staff Reporter
IMF Concludes Article IV Consultation Mission to Ghana
ACCRA, Ghana - A mission from the International Monetary Fund (IMF), led by Christina Daseking, visited Accra during April 2-12, 2013, to conduct discussions for the 2013 Article IV consultations. The...Published: 15 Apr 2013 at 06:58hrs | | by APO
African economies up to the global challenge
Two foreign shoe sellers were once sent to Africa in search of new customers. At the sight of locals marching barefoot, the first retreated in despair. The second rejoiced at the untapped market. He o...Published: 28 Jul 2011 at 05:01hrs | | by Andre-Michel Essoungou in Istanbul
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