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Kenya scraps visa requirements for African countries
Kenya has officially removed visa requirements for all African nations and most Caribbean countries, in a bold step aimed at fostering intra-African trade, tourism, and integratio...Published: 15 Jul 2025 at 21:53hrs | 455 | by Staff reporter
Time to reform the National Heroes selection process in Zimbabwe
Thank you for bestowing National Hero status on Dr. Sydney Zikuzo Gata, a well-decorated engineer and a true patriot. This honour is well deserved. I had the privilege of working closely with Dr. Gata...Published: 07 Jul 2025 at 11:05hrs | 270 | by Engineer Jacob Kudzayi Mutisi
US reviewing Zimbabwe's trade proposal to reduce tariffs
The United States government is currently reviewing a formal proposal from Zimbabwe aimed at establishing a more balanced and reciprocal trade relationship by reducing tariffs between the two countrie...Published: 08 Jun 2025 at 11:58hrs | 239 | by Staff reporter
U.S. Ambassador slams corruption in Zimbabwe
United States Ambassador to Zimbabwe, Pamela Tremont, has described corruption as a "cancer" that is depriving Zimbabweans of their national wealth and severely undermining trade and investment prospe...Published: 06 Jun 2025 at 09:41hrs | 186 | by Staff reporter
Revenue improves after Beitbridge upgrade
Government revenue at the Beitbridge Border Post has surged significantly following the completion of its modernisation, showcasing a successful example of how public-private partnerships (PPPs) can d...Published: 26 May 2025 at 08:35hrs | 621 | by Staff reporter
'Zimbabwe, EU ties to top US$1bn'
Trade and investment ties between Zimbabwe and the European Union (EU) are expected to exceed US$1 billion in the coming years, as both parties strengthen economic collaboration, EU Ambassador to Zimb...Published: 21 May 2025 at 19:54hrs | 269 | by Staff reporter
EU-Zimbabwe Business Forum kicks off in Harare
The inaugural EU-Zimbabwe Business Forum kicked off in Harare on Tuesday, marking a significant step toward revitalising and strengthening trade and investment relations between Zimbabwe and the Europ...Published: 21 May 2025 at 13:22hrs | 112 | by Staff reporter
Zim targets 1,8 million solar systems by 2030
HARARE - Zimbabwean population needs over a million and eight-hundred thousand (1,8 million) solar infrastructure-related systems to be installed countrywide as safe alternative to resolve possible en...Published: 20 May 2025 at 19:04hrs | 402 | by Gideon Madzikatidze
Zimbabwe, EU celebrate growing trade
Zimbabwe and the European Union (EU) have marked a significant milestone in their growing economic partnership, with trade between the two entities increasing by 30% and foreign direct investment (FDI...Published: 13 May 2025 at 10:23hrs | 130 | by Staff reporter
Why Zimbabweans should worry about our relationship with Belarus
How is it that Zimbabwe consistently chooses to engage with questionable figures?President Emmerson Mnangagwa is in Minsk for a working visit, marking his third trip to Belarus since assuming ...Published: 12 May 2025 at 19:32hrs | 725 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Mnangagwa arrives in Minsk for official visit
President Emmerson Mnangagwa has arrived in Minsk, Belarus, for a significant official visit aimed at bolstering trade relations between Zimbabwe and Belarus. Upon arrival, the President was warmly we...Published: 11 May 2025 at 12:51hrs | 291 | 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
Chiwenga meets Iranian President
Vice President Dr. Constantino Chiwenga today held productive discussions with Iranian President Mosoud Pezeshkian on enhancing bilateral relations between Zimbabwe and Iran. The meeting took place on...Published: 28 Apr 2025 at 12:34hrs | 217 | by Staff reporter
Daniel Chapo courts Zimbabwe investors at ZITF
Mozambican President Daniel Francisco Chapo has emphasized the importance of expanding economic cooperation between Mozambique and Zimbabwe, calling for more robust trade relations and foreign direct ...Published: 28 Apr 2025 at 12:31hrs | 122 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe has removed barriers to trade, says Chiwenga
Zimbabwe has undertaken significant reforms to position itself as a competitive investment destination, Vice President Dr. Constantino Chiwenga said at the Third Edition of the Iran-Africa Economic Co...Published: 28 Apr 2025 at 12:14hrs | 202 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa hails Zimbabwe-Mozambique ties
President Emmerson Mnangagwa has reaffirmed the strong and growing economic relations between Zimbabwe and Mozambique during a State Banquet held in honor of visiting Mozambican President Daniel Chapo...Published: 25 Apr 2025 at 07:29hrs | 88 | 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 | 245 | by Staff reporter
Colonial master pledges stronger trade and investment ties with its colony
The United Kingdom has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening relations with Zimbabwe, placing a particular focus on boosting trade and investment between the two countries. This was revealed by B...Published: 24 Apr 2025 at 07:16hrs | 73 | by Staff reporter
India reassures Zim collaboration, applauds Chiwenga
BULAWAYO - India's Ambassador to Zimbabwe, His Excellency Bramha Kumar appreciated Zimbabwe International Trade Fair's (ZITF) business to business arrangements and emphasised the growing interest of I...Published: 22 Apr 2025 at 22:10hrs | 698 | by Gideon Madzikatidze/Simbarashe Sithole
ZITF 2025 shatters records
The Zimbabwe International Trade Fair (ZITF) has reached full capacity ahead of its 2025 edition, following an unprecedented surge in interest from local and international exhibitors. The overwhelming...Published: 17 Apr 2025 at 07:37hrs | 915 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwean avocado gains traction among Chinese importers
CHINESE importers have positively reviewed the quality and output of Zimbabwean avocados and are committed to helping local farmers tap into the Chinese market, a Chinese trade specialist has said....Published: 13 Apr 2025 at 09:50hrs | 313 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe-China tobacco expo to be held in third quarter
ZIMBABWE will hold the first Zimbabwe-China tobacco expo in the third quarter of this year to promote the country's tobacco, the country's industry regulatory body, the Tobacco Industry and Marketing ...Published: 13 Apr 2025 at 09:35hrs | 49 | by Staff reporter
Afreximbank's $100 million Harare Trade Centre nears completion
African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) is set to transform Harare's skyline with the imminent completion of its US$100 million African Trade Centre, a landmark project that will serve as the Souther...Published: 12 Apr 2025 at 14:39hrs | 424 | by Staff reporter
17 countries, 24 foreign exhibitors for ZITF
TWENTY-FOUR international exhibitors from 17 countries have confirmed their participation in this year's 65th edition of the Zimbabwe International Trade Fair (ZITF), scheduled for next month....Published: 14 Mar 2025 at 06:47hrs | 158 | by Staff reporter
India lauds trade prospects with Zimbabwe, projects implementation
The Indian Ambassador to Zimbabwe, His Excellency, Mr Bramha Kumar, has lauded trade prospects between Zimbabwe and India while reminding that he looks forward for Zimbabwe to implement agenda items a...Published: 28 Feb 2025 at 12:58hrs | 335 | by Gideon Madzikatidze
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 | 6668 | by Gideon Madzikatidze/Simbarashe Sithole recently in Mutirikwi
Zimbabwe eyes hosting 5th Intra-Africa Trade Fair in 2027
Zimbabwe has expressed optimism about hosting the 5th Intra-Africa Trade Fair (IATF) in 2027, pending the results of an ongoing evaluation process, NewsDay has learned.This was revealed by Ind...Published: 13 Feb 2025 at 06:31hrs | 134 | by Staff reporter
Zim-India's educational training, partnerships will compliment upper-middle economic status
The Zimbabwe-India relations and partnerships will compliment in realisation of upper-middle income economic status by 2030, a success projection derived from previous and present educational, trainin...Published: 25 Jan 2025 at 11:50hrs | 132 | by Gideon Madzikatidze/Simbarashe Sithole
SADC advances plans to operationalise regional development fund
The Southern African Development Community (SADC) is making significant strides towards operationalising its Regional Development Fund (RDF), a financing mechanism aimed at fostering sustained economi...Published: 21 Dec 2024 at 08:11hrs | 94 | 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 | 340 | by Staff reporter
Mutare airport project gathers momentum
The vision of establishing an international airport in Manicaland is inching closer to reality, with a feasibility study set to commence in the first quarter of 2025. This milestone follows years of p...Published: 05 Dec 2024 at 07:09hrs | 715 | by Staff reporter
China avails US$10 million food aid kitty for Zimbabwe
China has pledged an additional US$10 million in food aid to Zimbabwe as part of its ongoing efforts to mitigate the country's worsening food crisis, which has been exacerbated by the worst drought in...Published: 30 Nov 2024 at 13:02hrs | 108 | by Staff reporter
'Trump Presidency to hurt Zimbabwe's trade, investments'
Zimbabwe's trade and investment prospects could face significant challenges following United States President-elect Donald Trump's proposed tariff policies, according to an analysis by FBC Securities....Published: 11 Nov 2024 at 07:13hrs | 2309 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe diplomats to sign performance contracts
PRESIDENT Mnangagwa has rallied Zimbabwe's diplomats worldwide to attract investments, boost tourism, and enhance trade opportunities.To this end, all the country's diplomats will in fut...Published: 07 Nov 2024 at 07:02hrs | 193 | by Staff reporter
US willing to help rebrand Zimbabwe
In a recent address to the American Chamber of Commerce in Zimbabwe, United States Ambassador to Harare Pamela Tremont expressed her country's readiness to assist Zimbabwe in rebranding its image and ...Published: 12 Oct 2024 at 12:08hrs | 753 | 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 | 3372 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Zim-SA cultural heritages to transform tourism and trade
Zimbabwe (Bulawayo) and South Africa (KwaZulu Natal) will benefit from their cultural heritage and related exchange programmes which are set to be synthes...Published: 17 Sep 2024 at 21:40hrs | 278 | by Gideon Madzikatidze/Simbarashe Sithole
Bulawayo and South Africa's KZN Province strengthen ties
Business leaders from Bulawayo and South Africa's KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) province met yesterday, expressing a mutual commitment to enhance synergies and unlock new investment and trade opportunities. The...Published: 17 Sep 2024 at 06:29hrs | 1832 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwean exporters granted duty-free access to UK markets
Zimbabwean exporters have been encouraged to explore new markets and boost exports through the United Kingdom's Eastern and Southern Africa Economic Partnership Agreement (UK ESA EPA), which offers si...Published: 16 Sep 2024 at 13:36hrs | 485 | by Staff reporter
China is helping Zimbabwe to modernise
President Mnangagwa has emphasized that Zimbabwe will continue drawing inspiration from China's rapid modernization to improve the living standards of its people. In an interview with China Media Grou...Published: 08 Sep 2024 at 09:25hrs | 102 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa joins other African leaders after 'gallivanting' in China?
President Mnangagwa will today participate in the 9th Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) alongside over 50 African leaders and Chinese President Xi Jinping. FOCAC, held every three year...Published: 04 Sep 2024 at 07:50hrs | 131 | by Staff reporter
Sadc Summit meetings begin
ZIMBABWE is ready to collaborate with all Sadc member States and co-operating partners towards implementing the Regional Indicative Strategic Development Plan (RISD) 2020 to 2030, a senior government ...Published: 09 Aug 2024 at 07:52hrs | 338 | by Staff reporter
3rd Canada-Africa Business Conference to take place from October 15-16 in Harare, Zimbabwe
TORONTO, Canada - Members and guests of The Canada-Africa Chamber of Business (www.CanadaAfrica.ca) are invited to the Canada-Africa Business Conference in Harare. The two-day program will once again ...Published: 24 Jul 2024 at 11:26hrs | 287 | by APO
Zambia's President rallies investors to pick KAZA opportunities
Zambia's President Hakainde Hichilema has called on investors to explore opportunities in the Kavango Zambezi Transfrontier Conservation Area (KAZA TFCA) beyond the traditional mining sector. ...Published: 01 Jul 2024 at 11:23hrs | 21 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe's BRICS Membership: A giant step towards economic Independence
Zimbabwe's pursuit of membership in the BRICS economic bloc is a strategic move that aligns with the country's efforts to diversify its international partnerships, revitalize its economy, and reduce i...Published: 10 Jun 2024 at 13:54hrs | 28 | by Tonderai Ndoro
Mnangagwa in high level talks with South Korea's Yoon Suk Yeol
President Mnangagwa arrived yesterday for the inaugural South Korea-Africa Summit and is set to engage in high-level talks with South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol today, as Zimbabwe continues its en...Published: 03 Jun 2024 at 07:56hrs | 10 | by Staff reporter
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
Edd Branson extends invitation to US Trade Secretary Gina Raimondo to strengthen trade relations with Zimbabwe
Zimbabwean business mogul Edd Branson has extended a cordial invitation to United States Trade Secretary Gina Raimondo and her team to visit Zimbabwe with the aim of bolstering trade and comme...Published: 09 Mar 2024 at 12:37hrs | 2 | by Mandla Ndlovu
Edd Branson moves to promote investment and trade in Tanzania
Revered by communities in Tanzania, Ambassador Dr. Edd Branson has been commended for his relentless efforts in advancing investment and trade initiatives in the country. The Africa Tourism Promotion ...Published: 26 Feb 2024 at 12:16hrs | 11 | by Mandla Ndlovu
Zimbabwe, Botswana urged to establish one-stop border
ZIMBABWE and Botswana must step up implementation of cross-border infrastructural development projects aimed at facilitating regional trade which are central to the attainment of the two countries' so...Published: 07 Feb 2024 at 04:41hrs | 5 | by Staff reporter
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