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Mohadi attends inauguration of Mexico's first female president
Vice President Kembo Mohadi yesterday represented Zimbabwe at the historic inauguration of Mexico's first female president, Claudia Sheinbaum. The ceremony, held at the Legislative Palace of San Láza...Published: 02 Oct 2024 at 07:47hrs | 100 | by Staff reporter
'Mnangagwa's milestones shake Zimbabwe's political landscape'
President Emmerson Mnangagwa's transformative economic strategies and significant achievements have caused disarray within the opposition, pushing them toward early political retirement, according to ...Published: 30 Sep 2024 at 07:29hrs | 879 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe's government: The biggest threat to its own currency
The Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe's (RBZ) recent decision to devalue the Zimbabwean Gold (ZiG) by 50% has left the nation reeling. Overnight, the currency's value plummeted from 14 to 23.4 against ...Published: 29 Sep 2024 at 15:25hrs | 3274 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Zimbabwe's Mutapa Fund clinches US$350m power deal
The Mutapa Investment Fund (MIF) has approved a significant joint venture valued at US$350 million between Indian firm Jindal Africa Investments and Zesa to refurbish six units at Hwange Thermal Power...Published: 29 Sep 2024 at 14:25hrs | 3067 | by Staff reporter
Currency crisis piles more misery on fragile Zimbabwe economy
Leading economists have raised concerns over the potential economic impact of the recent waves of price hikes and currency volatility, which threaten to further destabilize an already fragile economy....Published: 20 Sep 2024 at 13:12hrs | 3480 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe struggles to capitalize on EU trade opportunities
Zimbabwe has yet to fully exploit significant export opportunities within the European Union (EU) under a duty-free agreement, despite the EU's vast market, which boasts a US$19 trillion gross domesti...Published: 20 Sep 2024 at 09:37hrs | 287 | by Staff reporter
The Zimbabwe Grand Tour can now be yours - for US$21 000 per person
You can now experience a recreation of the Grand Tour: One for the Road route across Zimbabwe – minus Jeremy Clarkson, James May and Richard Hammond – if you have about US$21 000 (per person) to s...Published: 19 Sep 2024 at 07:35hrs | 1199 | by Staff reporter
Relax security surveillance, Rwodzi tells Kazembe
Despite this year's Sanganai Hlanganani World Tourism Expo witnessing extreme hotel occupancy and overload, Tourism Minister, Barbara Rwodzi has appealed ...Published: 13 Sep 2024 at 07:03hrs | 4282 | by Gideon Madzikatidze in Bulawayo
Rwodzi summons business tourism stakeholders over Zim MICE value
Tourism and Hospitality Industry Minister, Barbara Rwodzi has courted several stakeholders to consider the potentials which Zimbabwe Meetings, Incentives, Conferences and Exhibitions (Zim MICE) busine...Published: 11 Sep 2024 at 16:00hrs | 857 | by Gideon Madzikatidze in Bulawayo
You can't rig suffering Zimbabweans, Mr. Mnangagwa!
The debate rages on as to President Emmerson Dambudzo Mnangagwa's true intentions regarding his stay in power. Is he stepping down as demanded by the country's Constitution at the end of his t...Published: 08 Sep 2024 at 20:04hrs | 1007 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
South Africa GDP growth is an 'illusion' benefiting the few
The Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) have dismissed the recent GDP growth figures released by Statistics South Africa (Stats SA) as "misleading", accusing the government and financial institutions of c...Published: 05 Sep 2024 at 09:17hrs | 184 | by Staff reporter
On the Money: How Old Mutual is empowering Zimbabwe's farmers
As the Zimbabwe Agricultural Show kicks off under the theme "Cultivating Prosperity. Growing Business. Innovation for Change. Nurturing our Future," a critical component of this year's event is the fi...Published: 29 Aug 2024 at 15:55hrs | 222 | by Staff Reporter
War veterans identify land to parcel out among themselves
ZANU-PF's war veterans have identified additional land to allocate to themselves, aiming to address their economic needs and bolster their status within the party. The land will be managed by ...Published: 24 Aug 2024 at 11:53hrs | 307 | by Staff reporter
Sadc reiterates call for Zimbabwe sanctions removal
The 44th SADC Summit of Heads of State and Government, held in Zimbabwe, renewed its call for the removal of Western-imposed sanctions on Zimbabwe, emphasizing that these punitive measures negatively ...Published: 19 Aug 2024 at 07:00hrs | 118 | by Staff reporter
Masisi arrives for SADC Summit
Botswana President Mokgweetsi Eric Keabetswe Masisi has arrived at Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport to attend the SADC Summit for Heads of State and Government. He was greeted by Zimbabwe's...Published: 17 Aug 2024 at 12:27hrs | 63 | by Staff reporter
Nyusi arrives for SADC Summit
Mozambican President Filipe Jacinto Nyusi has arrived at Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport in Zimbabwe ahead of the upcoming SADC Summit for Heads of State and Government. ...Published: 17 Aug 2024 at 12:22hrs | 69 | by Staff reporter
Tanzania's President arrives in Zimbabwe for SADC Summit
Tanzania's President Dr. Samia Suluhu Hassan and former President Dr. Jakaya Kikwete have arrived at Robert Mugabe International Airport in Harare to attend the SADC Summit for Heads of State and Gove...Published: 15 Aug 2024 at 17:09hrs | 1055 | by Staff reporter
Malawi's Chakwera arrives for SADC Summit
President Lazarus Chakwera of Malawi has arrived at Robert Mugabe International Airport in Harare to attend the SADC Summit for Heads of State and Government on Saturday. He was welcomed by Zimbabwe's...Published: 15 Aug 2024 at 17:08hrs | 495 | by Staff reporter
Lesotho's Prime Minister arrives in Zimbabwe for SADC Summit
Lesotho's Prime Minister Samuel Ntsokoane Matekane has arrived at Robert Mugabe International Airport ahead of the SADC Summit for Heads of State and Government scheduled for Saturday. He was welcomed...Published: 15 Aug 2024 at 13:02hrs | 444 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe seeks high-net-worth partners for startups fund
Deputy Finance, Economic Development, and Investment Promotion Minister David Mnangagwa has announced that the Treasury is seeking strategic alliances with high-net-worth individuals to operationalize...Published: 05 Aug 2024 at 07:09hrs | 111 | by Staff reporter
ZiG uncertainties to frustrate GDP forecasts
Zimbabwe's economic growth prospects are facing serious challenges due to liquidity shortages and a severe drought, according to leading advisory firms and economists. In a recent mid-term bud...Published: 03 Aug 2024 at 12:57hrs | 194 | by Staff reporter
Zimra adds 66 000 to tax register
The Zimbabwe Revenue Authority (Zimra) has added 65,547 new taxpayers to its register, thanks to its new Tax and Revenue Management System (TaRMS). In Zimra's 2024 half-year report, board cha...Published: 31 Jul 2024 at 07:00hrs | 1101 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe to conduct inaugural Economic Census
Zimbabwe has initiated preparations for its first-ever Economic Census to assess the economy's size and structure. The census will run from January 2025 to the first quarter of 2026 and will include b...Published: 23 Jul 2024 at 07:28hrs | 325 | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF youths want the Mnangagwa to complete Vision 2030
The recent Zanu-PF inter-district youth meeting in Gweru was marked by strong support for President Mnangagwa to continue leading Zimbabwe, despite his announcement to retire at the end of his term in...Published: 20 Jul 2024 at 11:49hrs | 126 | by Staff reporter
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 | 125 | by Staff reporter
'Zacc, Parly must probe Beam funds abuse'
A social justice group has called for investigations by the Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission and Parliament into alleged mismanagement and misuse of funds meant for the Basic Education Assistance M...Published: 10 Jul 2024 at 07:52hrs | 5 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe to craft gemstone marketing framework
The Government of Zimbabwe is developing a framework for marketing gemstones to address concerns over millions of US dollars being lost annually due to smuggling. The initiative includes crafting a ge...Published: 08 Jul 2024 at 16:37hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe School of Mines to venture into jewellery-making
The Zimbabwe School of Mines (ZSM) in Bulawayo is expanding its Gemstone and Lapidary Workshop to include jewellery-making, aiming to diversify and boost the city's economy through the lucrative gemst...Published: 07 Jul 2024 at 10:34hrs | 4 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe's civil servants long for GNU days
ZIMBABWE Prison and Correctional Service (ZPCS) officer Mbekezeli Dube* sits hunched over his desk in his discoloured uniform.The once-vibrant green shade is now a pale shadow of its former se...Published: 06 Jul 2024 at 11:48hrs | 10 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe moves to eradicate child labour in agric sector
The Government of Zimbabwe, in collaboration with the National Employment Council for Agricultural Industry (NECAgriculture), is committed to eradicating child labor in the agricultural sector by impl...Published: 02 Jul 2024 at 11:17hrs | | by Staff reporter
The death of coalitions
To drag out or not to drag Biden!What a disaster for the Democrats in United States elections!With little foresight or care, Democrats pitted a dead-man-come-to-life by the name of Joe...Published: 30 Jun 2024 at 18:16hrs | 1 | by @Jamwanda2 on Saturday
IMF says Zimbabwe's economy continues to show resilience
In light of new policy developments, an International Monetary Fund (IMF) staff team led by Mr. Wojciech Maliszewski conducted a second mission to Harare during June 18-27, 2024, to conclude the 2024 ...Published: 28 Jun 2024 at 13:01hrs | 4 | by Staff reporter
'Ramaphosa must be held fully responsible for SANDF deaths'
Since their deployment in February this year, six SANDF soldiers have been killed in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).The most recent tragedy occurred on Tuesday when two soldiers were k...Published: 28 Jun 2024 at 12:46hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
43 homes to pave way for Old Gwanda Road
The construction of the US$150 million Old Gwanda Road, set to enhance economic growth, will commence in mid-July with the relocation of villagers affected by the project. The road, spanning 120km, is...Published: 23 Jun 2024 at 10:31hrs | 17 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe sets technical modalities for Starlink implementation
Zimbabwe is on track to finalize technical arrangements enabling it to adopt Starlink, a high-speed, cost-effective broadband service, becoming one of the few African nations to do so. President Mnang...Published: 23 Jun 2024 at 10:28hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Mthuli Ncube courts UK investors
Finance, Economic Development, and Investment Promotion Minister Mthuli Ncube emphasized the importance of addressing food loss and waste to enhance food and nutrition security, particularly in light ...Published: 15 Jun 2024 at 12:12hrs | | by Staff reporter
Ramaphosa's ANC has not learnt from history
In 2018, ANC chose Cyril Ramaphosa as President because they believed that white capital liked him and thus he would attract western investment into the country. However, things did not quite go accor...Published: 14 Jun 2024 at 13:23hrs | 24 | 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
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 | | by Staff reporter
Manufacturing sector on the rise in Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe's manufacturing sector is experiencing a significant resurgence, with capacity utilization surging to 53.2 percent, driven by growth in food, tobacco, cotton, leather, timber, furniture, phar...Published: 10 Jun 2024 at 14:03hrs | 276 | by Tonderai Ndoro
Zimbabwe female vendors play hide, seek to survive street wars
The streets of Harare, Zimbabwe's capital, serve as both battlegrounds and lifelines for female vendors. In interviews conducted by WAN-IFRA, these vendors reveal a daily struggle, hiding their goods ...Published: 08 Jun 2024 at 17:33hrs | 13 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa challenges miners to embrace innovation
President Emmerson Mnangagwa yesterday urged the mining industry to leverage technology and innovation to enhance operations and productivity. Speaking at the Chamber of Mines Zimbabwe 2024 annual min...Published: 31 May 2024 at 21:17hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Plan to offer incentives to Zimbabweans in the diaspora
Efforts are underway to develop financial instruments that incentivize the diaspora community to invest back home, ensuring profitability and ease of investment. The Ministry of Foreign Affai...Published: 28 May 2024 at 09:39hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Remittances and FDI: Harmonizing Zimbabwe's economic strategies for sustainable growth
Zimbabwe's economy stands at a critical juncture, grappling with deep-seated challenges such as systemic unemployment, volatile currency fluctuations, and an uncertain business climate. Within this pr...Published: 18 May 2024 at 15:27hrs | 9 | by Dr Bekithemba Mpofu
Ministry of SMEs holds the key to Zimbabwe's Growth
The Monetary Policy statement and other documents indicate that Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) contribute a significant 60% to Zimbabwe's gross domestic product (GDP). This news highligh...Published: 13 Apr 2024 at 17:37hrs | 9 | by Mandla Ndlovu
Mnangagwa wants Zimbabweans to 'embrace, defend the ZiG'
Sustainable economic development can only be achieved through the use of a local currency which will stimulate economic growth and guarantee stability, President Mnangagwa has said.This follow...Published: 12 Apr 2024 at 09:47hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe leverages on resources for economic stability
The backing of Zimbabwe's currency by gold and strategic mineral reserves is reflective of the Second Republic's determination to ensure the country's natural resources are leveraged to advance sustai...Published: 11 Apr 2024 at 08:37hrs | | by Staff reporter
AfDB helps Zimbabwe mobilises revenue
THE African Development Bank (AfDB) is working with Treasury and the central bank to produce debt and investment gold models for Zimbabwe to allow the country to come up with best policies to mobilise...Published: 07 Apr 2024 at 10:20hrs | | by Staff reporter
World Bank warns of grim future
Climate change and global warming are no longer buzzwords. They have emerged as clear indicators of an impending crisis that threatens the very fabric of global societies, economies and food systems....Published: 07 Apr 2024 at 10:00hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
AfDB to fund a $250 million gold mine in Zimbabwe
THE African Development Bank (AfDB) has shown great interest in funding Caledonia Mining Corporation's planned $250 million gold mine in Zimbabwe.The information was relayed by the company's c...Published: 06 Apr 2024 at 08:16hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
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