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TAZI launches another Mozambique branch
Chairpersons of the Southern Africa Development Committee of Twins Association (SADCTA), Farai Lawyer Katonha and Tendai Mayor Katonha were invited to Chimoio where they launched the Mozambique associ...Published: 23 Jul 2024 at 16:38hrs | 582 | by Gideon Madzikatidze/Simbarashe Sithole
Unicef launches US$84m appeal for Zimbabwe drought response
The United Nations Children's Fund (Unicef) has launched an appeal for US$84.9 million to aid its emergency response to the El Niño-induced drought in Zimbabwe. This funding is intended to provide li...Published: 18 Jul 2024 at 06:49hrs | 141 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe launches corruption bait manual for cartels
In its quest to lure cartels into spreading their looting operation spree on devolution resources (funds), the Zimbabwean government on Wednesday launched an intergovernmental fiscal transfers system ...Published: 11 Jul 2024 at 14:29hrs | 23 | by Gideon Madzikatidze/Simbarashe Sithole
BPRA launches funeral cover for residents
The Bulawayo Progressive Residents Association (BPRA) has elected a new board and launched a low-cost funeral cover, Uhlelo Lwezakhamizi Funeral Cover, aimed at underprivileged members of society. Thi...Published: 09 Jul 2024 at 05:51hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Headmaster launches witch-hunt
Musengezi High School head George Rambanepasi and bursar Sharon Kapende are embroiled in controversy over alleged financial mismanagement, particularly concerning a US$12,000 repair scandal involving ...Published: 04 Jul 2024 at 10:29hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe launches US$25 million healthcare programmes
The Zimbabwean government and its partners have launched two innovative health programmes, the SHASHA family planning project and the Mhuri/Imuli II project, with a US$25 million investment aimed at r...Published: 01 Jul 2024 at 03:53hrs | | by Staff reporter
EcoCash launches new mobile App
EcoCash, Zimbabwe's leading mobile money platform, has unveiled a brand-new mobile app in Harare today, June 13, 2024, featuring enhanced security and a more user-friendly interface packed with additi...Published: 15 Jun 2024 at 11:04hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
CBZ launches mortgage finance products for Zimbabwean diasporans
CBZ Holdings Limited (CBZHL), Zimbabwe's largest financial services provider, has launched new Mortgage Finance products aimed at Zimbabweans in the diaspora ahead of the Zim Diaspora Property Showcas...Published: 14 Jun 2024 at 07:29hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
ZiG to join global currency club with ISO Code
The Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) is in the process of applying for an International Organisation for Standardisation (ISO) code for the Zimbabwe Gold (ZiG) as it moves to make the unit a standalone ...Published: 23 May 2024 at 19:25hrs | | by Tafara Shumba
Econet launches mobile phone insurance
Econet Insurance, a leader in innovative short-term insurance solutions, has launched a new package covering mobile phone damage. Named Moovah Mobile Phone Insurance, the package was developed in resp...Published: 18 May 2024 at 11:00hrs | | by Staff reporter
Bulawayo Business Network Launches Campaign to Promote ZiG Currency in Zimbabwe
In a significant stride towards economic empowerment and financial sustainability, Bulawayo Business Network (BBN) has officially launched a campaign aimed at promoting the newly introduced Zimbabwe G...Published: 15 Apr 2024 at 17:00hrs | 2 | by Mandla Ndlovu
Zimbabwe launches ‘gold' currency to replace dollar
Zimbabwe has introduced a new national currency aimed at stabilizing the economy and countering the devaluation of the local dollar in the southern African nation. Harare has also appealed to the Unit...Published: 05 Apr 2024 at 21:44hrs | | by Staff reporter
Fly Namibia lands in Victoria Falls on maiden flight
Fly Namibia has landed for the first time at Victoria Falls International Airport as the airline launches its service between Windhoek and Victoria Falls.Present to welcome the airline at its ...Published: 04 Apr 2024 at 13:03hrs | | by Staff reporter
Sikhala launches operation Vhuserere-Imvuselelo
Zimbabwean veteran political activist Job Sikhala has launched a new civic organisation, Operation Vhuserere/Imvuselelo, to further a "mass democratic struggle" for freedom, reform and prosperity....Published: 19 Mar 2024 at 20:31hrs | | by Staff reporter
Sikhala launches new movement
FORMER Zengeza West legislator Job Sikhala has launched a new movement, the National Democratic Working Group (NDWG), which he hopes will "free masses from political chains".The outspoken poli...Published: 05 Mar 2024 at 05:00hrs | | by Staff reporter
Chiwenga launches AVM Prototype City Bus
The Vice President General (Rtd) Dr CGDN Chiwenga today witnessed the signing of an MOU between AVM Africa and Minsk Auto Mobile Plant of Belarus. The MOU aims to ease transport challenges through the...Published: 19 Feb 2024 at 13:10hrs | | by Staff reporter
South Africa launches bid to recapture Zimbabwean prison escapee
Prison authorities in South Africa have launched a manhunt for Clatta Gumbo, a Zimbabwean inmate who on Monday staged a dramatic escape from custody after overpowering his guard when he was briefly bo...Published: 14 Feb 2024 at 04:52hrs | | by Staff reporter
Fastjet launches 'Amazing Zimbabwe' campaign
FASTJET Zimbabwe has launched the "Amazing Zimbabwe" marketing campaign that focuses on promoting the hidden gems of the country."Amazing Zimbabwe" is a celebration and promotion of all things...Published: 14 Feb 2024 at 04:38hrs | | by Staff reporter
Sikhala launches his movement
Former Zengeza West legislator Job Sikhala has dumped Citizens Coalition for Change launching a mass nationwide democratic consultative process as he seeks to form a new national movement.Spea...Published: 09 Feb 2024 at 07:00hrs | | by Staff reporter
Bolt launches services in Zimbabwe
Estonian e-taxi company Bolt has revealed plans to launch its ride-hailing services in Harare, Zimbabwe on Thursday, February 1, introducing more than 300 drivers prepared to offer their services. For...Published: 02 Feb 2024 at 09:22hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter
UK based Zimbabwe actress launches Miriam Makeba theatre production
United Kingdom based Zimbabwean actress and performer Anna Soko Mudeka has launched a theatre production entitled "Mama Afrika", which celebrates and immortalises the works of late celebrated South Af...Published: 30 Jan 2024 at 19:24hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe launches door-to-door oral cholera vaccination campaign
Zimbabwe has initiated an Oral Cholera Vaccination (OCV) campaign, focusing on individuals aged one and above. The collaborative effort involves UNICEF and the World Health Organization (WHO). The lau...Published: 30 Jan 2024 at 07:33hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Sandra gets ready for roasting
Talented award-winning musician Sandra Ndebele, who is also Councillor for Ward 20 in Bulawayo, has contributed a lot to the local entertainment scene. As such, she will be celebrated uniquely...Published: 29 Jan 2024 at 06:53hrs | | by Staff reporter
IOM launches first Global appeal for US$7.9billion
The International Organization for Migration (IOM) has launched its first ever Global Annual Appeal for 2024, calling for USD 7.9 billion to support its operations and help create a system that realiz...Published: 22 Jan 2024 at 15:19hrs | | by Stephen Jakes
Zapu launches a salvo at Zanu-PF's Obert Mpofu
OPPOSITION Zapu launched a salvo yesterday at Zanu-PF's secretary for administration Obert Mpofu who recently described the country's opposition political parties as having a short lifespan.Wr...Published: 11 Jan 2024 at 06:38hrs | | by Staff reporter
Gwanda launches blitz on illegal billboards
In a notice, Gwanda town clerk Priscilla Nkala said all billboards must be approved by the council to remain in place or to be installed.GWANDA municipality has launched an operation to remove...Published: 04 Jan 2024 at 06:02hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
David coltart launches 2023 Mayor's Christmas Cheer Fund
The Town Clerk of the City of Bulawayo Christophe Dube, under the guidance of His Worship Senator David Coltart, the Mayor and Patron of the Mayor's Christmas Cheer Fund, has announced the comme...Published: 13 Dec 2023 at 12:46hrs | 1 | by Mandla Ndlovu
ZETDC launches nationwide prepaid meter upgrade
ZIMBABWE Electricity Transmission and Distribution Company (ZETDC) has embarked on a nationwide project to upgrade prepaid meters.The meter upgrade is set to commence on 15 November.In...Published: 15 Nov 2023 at 05:10hrs | | by Staff reporter
Stanbic Bank Zimbabwe launches China export guide for local business
Stanbic Bank Zimbabwe on Friday launched an export guide for Zimbabwean exporters and business entities seeking to understand and penetrate the Chinese market.The export guide e-book, which gi...Published: 22 Oct 2023 at 14:17hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe launches digital platform to woo foreign investment in tourism sector
Zimbabwe's investment promotion agency on Friday launched a digital platform to facilitate local and foreign investment in the country's tourism sector.The platform, known as the Zimbabwe Tour...Published: 16 Oct 2023 at 06:14hrs | | by Staff reporter
South Africa launches new security force to seal off ‘porous' Beitbridge border
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has officially launched a new border force to enhance border security and address issues related to undocumented foreign nationals. The launch took place in Mus...Published: 06 Oct 2023 at 21:07hrs | | by Staff reporter
CCC interim launches a blistering attack on Ostallos Siziva
In a new statement, CCC interim SG Sengezo Tshabangu launches a blistering attack on Gift "Ostallos" Siziva. He warns Ostallos and his band of corrupt and "misguided elements" who manipulated ...Published: 05 Oct 2023 at 19:59hrs | | by Staff reporter
Vapostori4ED give to needy
In an act of philanthropy, a group of Vapostori, led by Madzibaba Moses Gwasarira, has extended their charitable efforts by donating wheelchairs and providing food hampers to students with disabilitie...Published: 04 Oct 2023 at 06:08hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Econet launches Zimbabwe's first eSIM service
Econet Wireless, Zimbabwe's leading telecommunications and technology company, has unveiled the country's first eSIM service for both prepaid and post-paid customer packages."We are delighted ...Published: 25 Sep 2023 at 18:26hrs | 14 | by Staff reporter
ZAA Australia relaunches
After a three-year hiatus caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, the Australia edition of the Zimbabwe Achievers Awards (ZAA) is back for its fourth season, boasting a remarkable list of nominees across 12 ...Published: 21 Sep 2023 at 14:02hrs | | by Staff reporter
South African woman launches heartfelt search for long-lost family in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe
South Africa - Smangele Khumalo, a South African resident, has embarked on an emotional journey in search of her long-lost family in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe. Armed with limited information about her relati...Published: 12 Sep 2023 at 13:18hrs | 2 | by Moyo Roy
CemAir launches first flight to Zimbabwe
SOUTH African carrier, CemAir, yesterday announced its presence in Zimbabwe by introducing its Johannesburg-Victoria Falls flights.This move is part of the airline's strategic growth plans aim...Published: 10 Aug 2023 at 06:45hrs | | by Staff reporter
fastjet commits to Zimbabwe, regional connectivity
As the tourism sector improves following a decline between 2020 and 2022 due to the Covid-19 pandemic, airlines are beginning to record meaningful business. With Zimbabwe largely improving the ease of...Published: 07 Aug 2023 at 21:49hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Mwonzora launches party manifesto
Opposition MDC-T leader Douglas Mwonzora yesterday launched his party manifesto promising to create a US$100 billion economy by 2040, offering free primary and secondary education as well as free heal...Published: 01 Aug 2023 at 06:28hrs | | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa launches ZimAfro T10
PRESIDENT Mnangagwa yesterday said the hosting of the historic Zim Afro T10 on Zimbabwean soil for the first time was a step in the right direction as it fits into Government's thrust to remodel the s...Published: 21 Jul 2023 at 06:31hrs | | by Staff reporter
EU launches Zimbabwe elections observer mission
The European Union says a "level playing field" will be a key focus area of its election observer mission, which has now begun its work ahead of August polls.The EU's Chief Observer Fabio Mass...Published: 18 Jul 2023 at 17:40hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Chamisa launches 'life or death' election campaign
CITIZENS Coalition for Change (CCC) President Nelson Chamisa has said Zimbabwe's August 23 elections are a matter of life or death, highlighting the country's poor economic state as an example....Published: 17 Jul 2023 at 07:05hrs | | by Staff reporter
Chamisa launches poll drive tomorrow
OPPOSITION Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) leader Nelson Chamisa is set to launch his party's election campaign in Gweru, Midlands province, tomorrow after last week's false start.Police b...Published: 15 Jul 2023 at 11:15hrs | | by Staff reporter
Kasukuwere launches Supreme Court appeal
Saviour Kasukuwere will "fight to the bitter end" to stop his name being removed from presidential candidates for the August 23 election, aides said on Wednesday after he launched an appeal against a ...Published: 13 Jul 2023 at 13:31hrs | | by Staff reporter
Bikita Minerals launches 2 giant plants
BIKITA Minerals, a lithium miner owned by Chinese firm Sinomine Resource Group, has completed and officially commenced trial productions on its two plants - gravity separation and flotation - at a cos...Published: 11 Jul 2023 at 07:40hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF launches Gweru urban election campaign
ZANU-PF yesterday launched the Gweru Urban election campaign with calls for the masses to vote for the ruling party next month as it has the people's interests at heart.The election campaign s...Published: 11 Jul 2023 at 07:38hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF aspiring MP launches election campaign
Zanu-PF MP for Mutare Central Esau Mupfumi launched his election campaign at Sakubva Beit Hall in Mutare where he promised to fulfil his election promises.At the launch, Mupfumi donated food h...Published: 08 Jul 2023 at 08:26hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe talent show relaunches
ORGANISERS of the annual DreamStar Zimbabwe talent show, have said they are committed to uplifting artistic talent from all backgrounds across the country.The talent show organisers made the r...Published: 07 Jul 2023 at 07:42hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
ZANU PF councillor launches campaign
ZANU PF Mvurwi ward 3 aspiring councillor Shingirai "Boss Shungers" Rungangah is launching his campaign on Saturday.The fire brand poli...Published: 06 Jul 2023 at 06:44hrs | 1 | by Simbarashe Sithole
Zanu-PF steps up campaigns in Midlands
ZANU-PF in the Midlands has intensified campaigns as it seeks to win as many constituencies as possible across the province in the August 23 harmonised elections.Soon after the launch of the p...Published: 04 Jul 2023 at 07:02hrs | | by Staff reporter
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