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Tourists highlight Zimbabwe's road crisis with viral pothole photo
The image of tourists lying inside potholes on what is reportedly the Bulawayo-Victoria Falls road has sparked amusement on social media, but it also highlights a troubling reality: the dire state of ...Published: 20 hrs ago | 3131 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe included in proposed U.S. travel ban list
Zimbabwe has been included on a proposed American travel ban list, which could impose significant restrictions on the ability of Zimbabwean passport holders to travel to the United States. The list, w...Published: 15 Mar 2025 at 12:30hrs | 6781 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe has faced numerous challenges in recent years, including economic instability, political turmoil, and social unrest. As the country looks to the future, there are several factors that will ha...Published: 14 Mar 2025 at 19:46hrs | 346 | by Mlilo Joyinani and Ndaba M. Nhuku
Mudenda rejects coal mining proposal inside Hwange National Park
Speaker of Parliament, Jacob Mudenda, has firmly rejected a proposal to conduct coal mining within Zimbabwe's Hwange National Park, emphasizing that alternative coal-rich areas are available elsewhere...Published: 13 Mar 2025 at 07:44hrs | 864 | by Staff reporter
Bulawayo-Victoria Falls highway collapse becomes national disgrace
The deteriorating state of the Bulawayo-Victoria Falls Highway has become a national scandal, exposing Zimbabwe's infrastructure decay under Zanu-PF rule. Once a vital link between the country's secon...Published: 12 Mar 2025 at 16:09hrs | 1466 | by Staff reporter
Vic Falls City signs US$1.6 million land servicing deal
Custodian of Zimbabwe's premier tourism hub, the City of Victoria Falls has signed a US$1.6 million agreement with Integrated Construction Projects (ICP), a civil engineering company for servicing of ...Published: 11 Mar 2025 at 11:26hrs | 4889 | by Gideon Madzikatidze recently in Victoria Falls
Mining companies initiate major overhaul for Cross Dete-Binga road
The Cross Dete-Binga Road is set for a major rehabilitation this month, following a partnership between the Government and two mining companies in Matabeleland North province. This development aims to...Published: 11 Mar 2025 at 07:16hrs | 280 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa's adviser to push for urgent repairs on Bulawayo-Victoria Falls highway
Special adviser to President Emmerson Mnangagwa, Paul Tungwarara, has pledged to personally engage the President over the deteriorating state of the Bulawayo-Victoria Falls Highway. Tungwarara made th...Published: 10 Mar 2025 at 14:46hrs | 1838 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe's lying ministry dismisses viral pothole image as misleading
Zimbabwe's Ministry of Transport and Infrastructural Development has dismissed a viral social media post showing three people posing in a massive pothole, which was claimed to be on the Bulawayo-Victo...Published: 10 Mar 2025 at 14:42hrs | 2917 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe's central bank confident of gold-backed ZiG currency
The Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) remains optimistic about the strength of the gold-backed Zimbabwe Gold (ZiG) currency, positioning it as a viable alternative to the United States dollar in the loca...Published: 10 Mar 2025 at 08:36hrs | 277 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe targets Asian travel groups to boost off-peak season
The Zimbabwe Tourism Authority (ZTA) is looking to leverage travel groups, particularly from Asia, to maintain momentum in the local tourism industry during the off-peak season. Visitor numbers typica...Published: 09 Mar 2025 at 14:39hrs | 173 | by Staff reporter
Bulawayo hotels, lodges already fully booked ahead of ZITF 2025
The 65th edition of the Zimbabwe International Trade Fair (ZITF) is fast approaching, and major hotels and lodges in Bulawayo are already fully booked as preparations for the highly anticipated event ...Published: 09 Mar 2025 at 13:16hrs | 7096 | by Staff reporter
ZimParks urges cancellation of mining application in Hwange National Park
The Zimbabwe Parks and Wildlife Management Authority (ZimParks) has called on the Ministry of Mines and Mining Development to cancel the application for exclusive prospecting rights for mining activit...Published: 06 Mar 2025 at 15:21hrs | 312 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa to lead Old Gwanda Road groundbreaking ceremony
Zwane Enterprise, the investor behind the ambitious upgrading of Old Gwanda Road, has partnered with eight companies to execute the 120km road construction project, which is set to cost approximately ...Published: 01 Mar 2025 at 09:02hrs | 249 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe among Africa's fastest-growing economies in 2025
Zimbabwe is expected to be one of Africa's fastest-growing economies this year, with the African Development Bank (AfDB) forecasting a 5.3 percent growth rate.This strong projection is slightl...Published: 26 Feb 2025 at 07:42hrs | 363 | by Staff reporter
Corporate Raiding Plot Unraveling: Nssa and RTG Directors Meet to Tackle Manipulation of Share Prices and Takeover Attempt
NATIONAL Social Security Authority (Nssa) and Rainbow Tourism Group (RTG) directors and management executives are set to meet today to deal with the plot to take over the tourism and hospitality giant...Published: 25 Feb 2025 at 13:16hrs | 258 | by NewsHawks
Crisis meeting over RTG alleged takeover plot
Directors and senior executives from the National Social Security Authority (NSSA) and Rainbow Tourism Group (RTG) are set to meet today in an urgent bid to address a suspected plot to manipulate the ...Published: 24 Feb 2025 at 09:25hrs | 1649 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa's govt allocates urban stands to war veterans
The Government has commenced the allocation of urban stands to war veterans as part of its broader strategy to promote social justice and address historical imbalances. This initiative, spanning the c...Published: 24 Feb 2025 at 08:50hrs | 616 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe govt defends arrests of homeless people
The government has strongly defended its practice of routinely arresting homeless individuals, describing them as a "nuisance" and potential suspects for petty crime. In a recent statement before the ...Published: 23 Feb 2025 at 09:53hrs | 244 | by Staff reporter
Chiredzi SMEs complement Vision 2030, empower less privileged
Over a thousand members drawn from Chiredzi rural and urban districts operating micro, small to medium enterprises are complementing government efforts to attain upper-middle income economic status by...Published: 22 Feb 2025 at 11:07hrs | 734 | by Gideon Madzikatidze/Simbarashe Sithole recently in Chiredzi
Great Zimbabwe Hydro-Power, Lake Mutirikwi ready for NDS-2
MASVINGO - The Great Zimbabwe Hydro-power plant at Lake Mutirikwi and other prominent sites are ready to continue transforming several communities within ...Published: 21 Feb 2025 at 13:12hrs | 6626 | by Gideon Madzikatidze/Simbarashe Sithole recently in Mutirikwi
Zimbabwe Must Seize the Opportunity to Attract Investment as South Africa Faces Agricultural and Economic Shifts
The ongoing upheaval in South Africa regarding the removal of white farmers and the broader implications for the country's investment climate present a unique opportunity for Zimbabwe. While the polit...Published: 19 Feb 2025 at 13:13hrs | 492 | by Marilyn Mutize
NSSA chairman embroiled in underhand Rainbow Tourism Group takeover bid
NATIONAL Social Security Authority (Nssa) chairman Emmanuel Fundira, who is former chairman of African Sun Limited, and an ex-Rainbow Tourism Group (RTG) senior executive Paula January are accused of ...Published: 18 Feb 2025 at 20:01hrs | 1501 | by NewsHawks
World Bank implores Zimbabwe to maintain tight money supply
The World Bank has urged Zimbabwe to maintain its tight monetary policy stance and resist spending pressures to control inflation and ensure lasting exchange rate stability.Inflation in Zimbab...Published: 17 Feb 2025 at 09:00hrs | 256 | by Staff reporter
Modern homes for old Gwanda Road displaced families
The reconstruction of the 120km Old Gwanda Road in Matabeleland South has begun, bringing significant benefits to the region while also necessitating the relocation of 42 families. The project, valued...Published: 06 Feb 2025 at 07:35hrs | 379 | 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,...Published: 06 Feb 2025 at 07:22hrs | 81 | by Staff reporter
Another empty deadline for Lake Gwayi-Tshangani from second republic
The Government of Zimbabwe has expressed confidence that the 650-million-cubic-metre Lake Gwayi-Tshangani, a key infrastructure project in Matabeleland North, will be completed before the next rainy s...Published: 30 Jan 2025 at 06:51hrs | 5283 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe govt okays US$110m Old Gwanda Road upgrade
The Government of Zimbabwe has signed a concession agreement with Zwane Enterprises (Pvt) Ltd for the reconstruction of the 120km Old Gwanda Road under a Public-Private Partnership (PPP).The p...Published: 29 Jan 2025 at 08:42hrs | 269 | by Staff reporter
Zim to host 21st UN Tourism meeting
Zimbabwe is set to host the United Nations Tourism 21st Committee on Tourism and Sustainability meeting in September 2025, a decision underscoring the country's commitment to sustainable tourism devel...Published: 28 Jan 2025 at 10:26hrs | 361 | by Gideon Madzikatidze/Simbarashe Sithole
Mohadis, BBR 'ignore' desperate Mtetengwe school
Mtetengwe Primary School, situated just 21 kilometers outside Beitbridge, stands as a stark symbol of neglect and missed opportunity despite being surrounded by wealth and influence. The school, locat...Published: 27 Jan 2025 at 08:16hrs | 206 | by Staff reporter
Namibia pushes for roaming fee harmonization with Zimbabwe
Minister of Information and Communication Technology Emma Theofelus revealed that she has engaged her counterparts from Angola, Zimbabwe and Zambia to sign collaboration agreements that will include t...Published: 24 Jan 2025 at 18:09hrs | 432 | by Staff reporter
Electricity availability in Zimbabwe is now worse than Rhodesia in the 1940s
The irony of Zimbabwe having worse electricity availability today than Rhodesia in the 1940s is a stark and painful reminder of how far we have regressed as a nation. For Zimbabweans who have ...Published: 06 Jan 2025 at 12:10hrs | 1117 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Best time to post on Instagram for likes: Updated
Among the other factors, timing on social media is one of the most important things you shouldn't overlook. When you prepare an Instagram strategy, studying your audience and competitors comes first. ...Published: 06 Jan 2025 at 12:02hrs | 155 | by Staff Reporter
Over 1 million travellers cleared at Zimbabwe's ports in December
Zimbabwe recorded a significant increase in traveller volumes in December 2024, with over one million people processed at the country's ports of entry. This marked a notable rise from the 840,000 trav...Published: 05 Jan 2025 at 08:42hrs | 232 | by Staff reporter
Crossover nights, annual devotions boost Zim religious tourism
Several indigenous churches have contributed much in boosting Zimbabwe's religious tourism through arrivals and bookings for annual crossover night (year-end shutdown night) and routine ten-day devoti...Published: 02 Jan 2025 at 15:13hrs | 954 | by Gideon Madzikatidze/Simbarashe Sithole
Zimbabwe's tourism sector leads GDP growth in 2024
With 2024 drawing to a close, Tourism and Hospitality Industry Minister Barbara Rwodzi has hailed the year as a monumental success for Zimbabwe's tourism sector. Speaking in Victoria Falls, where she ...Published: 31 Dec 2024 at 13:43hrs | 99 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabweans can now travel to Russia with e-Visa scheme
Zimbabweans seeking to visit Russia can now do so more easily, thanks to the introduction of an e-visa system. This new scheme allows travelers from Zimbabwe to enter Russia and stay for up to 16 days...Published: 30 Dec 2024 at 19:52hrs | 2491 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa's appointment of new police chief sparks clansmen politics allegations
President Emmerson Mnangagwa's recent appointment of Stephen Mutamba as the new Police Commissioner-General, effective January 1, 2025, has ignited accusations of clansmen politics, deepening concerns...Published: 30 Dec 2024 at 19:22hrs | 1736 | by Staff reporter
Wicknell Chivayo plays Santa Claus in Victoria Falls
Zimbabwe's self-styled Santa Claus, Wicknell Chivayo, has made a splash in Victoria Falls, the country's tourism capital, with his generosity during the festive season. Chivayo, known for his controve...Published: 30 Dec 2024 at 19:18hrs | 7754 | by Staff reporter
Tourists flock to Victoria Falls despite misleading reports
As the festive season unfolded, Victoria Falls, the heart of Zimbabwe's tourism industry, came alive with an influx of visitors from around the world, despite misleading rumors suggesting that the ico...Published: 29 Dec 2024 at 08:45hrs | 770 | by Staff reporter
Is Mnangagwa stalling real economic empowerment so that he can be thanked for handouts?
This morning, I watched a news report where the people of Goromonzi converged to receive one or two fire trucks which had been bought using so-called "Devolution Funds".My heart broke as sever...Published: 27 Dec 2024 at 17:40hrs | 870 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Bulawayo thrives with festive shopping and holiday preparations
Bulawayo was buzzing with energy yesterday as last-minute Christmas shoppers filled the city, creating a festive and vibrant atmosphere. Banking halls, supermarkets, and beauty salons were packed, whi...Published: 25 Dec 2024 at 08:20hrs | 171 | by Staff reporter
Beitbridge Border staff beefed up
Border authorities from Zimbabwe and South Africa have deployed additional staff at the Beitbridge Border Post to manage the significant increase in human and vehicular traffic during the festive seas...Published: 24 Dec 2024 at 12:38hrs | 1391 | by Staff reporter
Festive rush intensifies at Beitbridge border post
Activity has significantly heightened at the Beitbridge Border Post as Zimbabweans based in South Africa make a last-minute dash home for the festive season. Authorities from both Zimbabwe and South A...Published: 24 Dec 2024 at 12:36hrs | 261 | by Staff reporter
Rwodzi deploys tourism reception lieutenants to improve Zim hospitality
In her quest to continuously brand Zimbabwe as the premier tourism destination, Tourism and Hospitality Industry Minister, Barbara Rwodzi has deployed her deputy (Tongai Mnangagwa) and other executive...Published: 19 Dec 2024 at 17:05hrs | 1466 | by Gideon Madzikatidze/Simbarashe Sithole
Charplains tour new Parliament
MEMBERS of the Chaplains of Zimbabwe (CZ) recently toured the new Parliament building in Mt. Hampden, Harare, to familiarise with parliamentary functions and operations such as the formulation and pas...Published: 18 Dec 2024 at 13:03hrs | 642 | by Phillip Chidavaenzi
HICC locked out Winky D after windfall from Tagwirei
Controversial tycoon Kudakwashe Tagwirei, through his Bridging Gaps Foundation, has paid the Rainbow Tourism Group (RTG) US$245,000 to block dancehall star Winky D from using the Harare International ...Published: 17 Dec 2024 at 09:57hrs | 2372 | by Staff reporter
Debate on Zimbabwe's 'PhD fever'
President Emmerson Mnangagwa is in Chiweshe, Mashonaland Central Province, celebrating his wife, First Lady Dr. Auxillia Mnangagwa, for attaining a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Tourism and Hospitalit...Published: 14 Dec 2024 at 15:22hrs | 671 | by Staff reporter
Bulawayo and Atlanta explore new strategic partnerships
Senator David Coltart, the Mayor of Bulawayo, held a pivotal meeting on Thursday with Nicholas Mulkey from the United State's Atlanta Mayor's Office of International and Immigrant Affairs. Mulkey is c...Published: 14 Dec 2024 at 13:46hrs | 336 | by Staff reporter
Bulawayo City Council forced to revise 2025 budget
Following a heated meeting with business representatives, residents' associations, and other key stakeholders, the Bulawayo City Council (BCC) has been compelled to revise its proposed 2025 budget. Th...Published: 13 Dec 2024 at 09:32hrs | 138 | by Staff reporter
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