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Dubai-based Leva Hotels to debut in Zimbabwe

Dubai-born hospitality brand Leva Hotels is set to make its Southern African debut with the opening of a new property in Zimbabwe's capital, Harare.The hotel, located at 88 Speke Avenue in the city's central business district, will occupy …

Published: 27 Aug 2025 at 05:48hrs | 296 | by Staff reporter

Employee blows employer's US$2,937 on hotel stay

A 26-year-old man from Bulawayo's Gwabalanda suburb, Mxolisi Moyo, appeared before Bulawayo Magistrate Steve Ramaboena facing charges of theft involving approximately US$2,937 from his employer. Moyo pleaded guilty to the allegations and w…

Published: 05 Jul 2025 at 15:30hrs | 376 | by Staff reporter

Monomotapa Hotel to be offloaded for US$15 million

African Sun Limited (ASL), Zimbabwe's leading hospitality group, has announced June 30, 2025, as the target date for concluding the sale of the iconic Monomotapa Hotel, which is estimated to be worth nearly US$15 million.The hotel, situate…

Published: 05 May 2025 at 15:48hrs | 389 | by Staff reporter

RTG commits US$500 000 towards refurbishing New Ambassador Hotel

Hospitality giant Rainbow Tourism Group (RTG) is nearing the completion of a US$500,000 refurbishment of the New Ambassador Hotel in Harare. The ambitious renovation project, which began on January 6, is focused on transforming the hotel's…

Published: 06 Feb 2025 at 07:22hrs | 87 | by Staff reporter

'John Moxon tried to sell Victoria Falls Hotel stake without board approval'

Tensions at Meikles Limited have reached a boiling point, as a group of four directors has accused the company's non-executive chairman, John Moxon, of attempting to sell the group's 50% stake in the Victoria Falls Hotel business without b…

Published: 04 Dec 2024 at 09:21hrs | 1753 | by Staff reporter

African Sun to Sell Monomotapa Hotel

The Zimbabwe Stock Exchange-listed hospitality group, African Sun Limited, has announced plans to sell its flagship property, the Monomotapa Hotel Crowne Plaza in Harare. The move comes as part of a strategic initiative to streamline its h…

Published: 01 Nov 2024 at 06:27hrs | 402 | by Sgtaff reporter

Mnangagwa's driver dies mysteriously at Bulawayo hotel

In a shocking turn of events, Ishmael Maburisa, the driver of Deputy Finance Minister David Mnangagwa, was found dead in his hotel room on Sunday, October 27, just hours after the conclusion of the Zanu-PF annual conference in Bulawayo, as…

Published: 30 Oct 2024 at 08:32hrs | 5080 | by Staff reporter

African Sun terminates hotel sale agreements with TD hotels

Hospitality group African Sun Limited (ASL) has announced the termination of its agreements for the sale of two hotels to TD Hotels & Leisure (Private) Limited. The decision comes as ASL had previously entered negotiations to sell the …

Published: 14 Oct 2024 at 10:22hrs | 1363 | by Staff reporter

Stripping of hotel group's assets at African Sun?

African Sun, a leading hospitality group, has announced plans to divest the Great Zimbabwe Hotel in Masvingo and the Beitbridge Express Hotel to TD Hotels & Leisure (Private) Limited.In a recent notice to shareholders, African Sun (ASU…

Published: 09 Sep 2024 at 08:33hrs | 870 | by Staff reporter

African Sun shuts down Victoria Falls Kingdom Hotel

African Sun Limited has announced it is shutting down its Kingdom Hotel in Victoria Falls January next year after failing to agree on lease terms with First Capital Bank, owners of the property.The hotelier said the parties had failed to r…

Published: 30 Nov 2022 at 05:16hrs | 11 | by Staff reporter

Jesse Halfway Hotel: The fall of a luxurious stopover

A pungent smell of urine engulfs the environs around Jesse Halfway Hotel, located right in the middle of Bulawayo and Beitbridge, in the West Nicholson area, at an equi-distance of 160 kilometres.The smell doesn't pass as the wind blows; i…

Published: 16 Aug 2022 at 06:37hrs | 5 | by Staff reporter

Bev to put newly renovated Waverley Hotel on fire

RAUNCHY dancer, Bev Sibanda returns to the city of Kings and Queens this Friday for another performance during the opening ceremony of the newly renovated Waverley Hotel.Waverley Hotel has been extensively refurbished and is reopening its …

Published: 01 Apr 2022 at 10:37hrs | 8 | by Staff reporter

Ilala Lodge Hotel celebrates 30 years in hospitality with loyal industry partners

Zimbabwe, 7 October 2021. The renowned Ilala Lodge Hotel in Victoria Falls celebrated three decades in hospitality at a private event held with longstanding regional tourism partners on Monday evening.The family-run hotel hosted 60 regiona…

Published: 08 Oct 2021 at 06:22hrs | 13 | by Staff reporter

Govt defaulting on hotel bill settlements

FINANCE minister Mthuli Ncube is reportedly struggling to settle hotel bills incurred over a period by government officials in various ministries and other departments.Tourism Business Council of Zimbabwe (TBCZ) immediate past president, T…

Published: 05 Sep 2020 at 09:33hrs | 83 | by Staff reporter

Outrage over Bulawayo hotel rates

Some leading Bulawayo hotels have reportedly increased their rates by as much 350 percent ahead of the Zimbabwe International Trade Fair (ZITF) expected to take place next month. ZITF, the country's largest trade showcase is set to take pl…

Published: 27 Mar 2019 at 06:40hrs | 14 | by Staff reporter

7-Star Swiss hotel for Zimbabwe

Swiss billionaire and owner of Dolder Grand Hotel in Zurich, Mr URs Ernst Schwarzenbach, has expressed interest in investing in Zimbabwe, in a development that could bring an ultra-luxury, 7- Star hotel here. Mr Schwarzenbach made public h…

Published: 02 Feb 2019 at 05:45hrs | 4 | by Staff reporter

Motlanthe commission of inquiry sets up office at hotel

THE Kgalema Motlanthe-led commission of inquiry into the August 1 post-election violence has found its home at a Harare hotel, with permanent secretary in the Ministry of Justice Virginia Mabiza serving as its secretary.Through a notice, M…

Published: 27 Sep 2018 at 07:05hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter

Bulawayo's Churchill hotel relaunched

Regional hospitality group Cresta Hotels has re-launched its Cresta Churchill hotel in Bulawayo after completing a $700 000 refurbishment that was focused principally on its accommodation offering, but also linked to upgrading of a range s…

Published: 02 Jun 2018 at 15:35hrs | 271 | by Staff reporter

Cresta Churchill's $700 000 new look

Regional hospitality group Cresta Hotels has re-launched its Cresta Churchill hotel in Bulawayo after completing a $700 000 refurbishment that was focused principally on its accommodation offering, but also linked to upgrading of a range s…

Published: 05 May 2018 at 14:03hrs | 12 | by Staff reporter

Davido, Boity fight at hotel

NIGERIAN superstar Davido and South African celebrity presenter Boity are reported to have had a nasty confrontation at a local hotel after the 30 Billion Concert held at the Harare International Conference Centre (HICC).It is in the early…

Published: 23 Apr 2018 at 16:28hrs | 6 | by Staff reporter

SA-based businessmen opens hotel

THE Minister of State Security, Kembo Mohadi has called on Zimbabweans in the diaspora to consider pooling resources and invest in national economic development programmes.Mohadi said the country had a lot of opportunities in skills and se…

Published: 24 Sep 2017 at 08:57hrs | 868 | by Staff reporter

New Beitbridge hotel set to boost tourism

A NEWLY built hotel in Beitbridge worth thousands of dollars is set to boost tourism and economic development in the border town as well as create 50 new jobs.The 30-roomed Zhove Leisure Park situated at Zhovhe dam, one of the 10 biggest w…

Published: 18 Sep 2017 at 06:19hrs | 4 | by Staff reporter

Mphoko should be ashamed of himself

It is on public record that Vice President Phelekezela  Mphoko has been staying in a 5 star hotel for 552 days ever since he was sworn as Vice President of Zimbabwe in December, 2014.The MDC is deeply concerned and indeed, saddened by…

Published: 24 Jun 2016 at 12:09hrs | 3178 | by Obert Chaurura Gutu

Zimbabwe hotels spurs Africa Sun's recovery

Africa Sun revenue from continuing operations for the year ended 30 September 2011 grew by 22% to $48.8 million, up from $39.95 million last year, driven mainly by a strong revenues per available room (RevPAR) performance from the Zimbabwe…

Published: 02 Dec 2011 at 06:43hrs | 2 | by Moyo Roy

Africa Sun not renewing operating agreements for Johannesburg properties

African Sun Limited has issued a statement notifying shareholders that it has elected not to renew its operating agreements for both of the properties that it operates in Johannesburg, as highlighted in the group's interim results to 31 Ma…

Published: 04 Aug 2011 at 07:01hrs | 654 | by Imara

The Nesbitt Castle

The history of Nesbitt Castle is the history of two unusual men with extraordinary vision. Born in different centuries, these men fell in love with the idea of a gothis folly in the heart of Matabeleland. Medieval crenellations circle the …

Published: 17 Jan 2011 at 01:14hrs | 6 | by Byo24News

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