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Zimbabwe loses 18% of its energy
Zimbabwe's Energy and Power Development Minister Edgar Moyo has called for urgent upgrades to the country's grid network to address the unacceptable 18% energy loss rate, significantly higher than the...Published: 20 Nov 2024 at 07:01hrs | 239 | by Staff reporter
Bulawayo enlists rangers to tackle illegal structures
The Bulawayo City Council (BCC) has taken decisive steps to address the increasing number of dangerous and unauthorized structures in the city, enlisting the help of rangers and urging the public to r...Published: 20 Nov 2024 at 06:49hrs | 897 | by Staff reporter
ZESA singlehandedly destroying Zimbabwe: The shocking truth behind the power crisis
In Zimbabwe, there is a harsh reality that every citizen faces: power outages, or "load shedding," are an almost daily occurrence. Power cuts, sometimes lasting up to 18 hours, have become the...Published: 12 Nov 2024 at 21:07hrs | 3570 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
BCC invites investors to special economic zone
The Bulawayo City Council has granted approval for Lebanmon Investment Private Limited, a Chinese investment company, to establish a cement production facility at the Umvimila special economic zone. T...Published: 09 Oct 2024 at 07:45hrs | 188 | 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 | 478 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe sitting on 40 trillion cubic feet of gas in Lupane
Zimbabwe holds vast reserves of untapped methane gas in the Lubimbi area of Lupane, Matabeleland North province, but has struggled for years to secure an investor to begin exploiting this valuable res...Published: 14 Sep 2024 at 12:28hrs | 13399 | by Staff reporter
Start preparing now for next Olympics
The Olympics are a great platform for building national pride and unity. The recently held Olympics games in Paris, France, have exposed the state of our sport in Zimbabwe.It has been revealed...Published: 14 Aug 2024 at 19:12hrs | 237 | by Leonard Koni
Bulawayo endorses 'umkhwenyana' uGeneral Chiwenga
In a dramatic turn of events, Bulawayo has rallied behind General Constantino Chiwenga, affectionately known as Umkhwenyana, in a public endorsement that could reshape Zimbabwe's political landscape. ...Published: 30 Jul 2024 at 17:49hrs | 2152 | by Dr Philipp Skhosana
Zimbabwe aims to tap into the Russian tourism market
LOCAL tourism operators in Zimbabwe are setting their sights on attracting more travellers from Russia. According to recent data, there has been a recent surge in group travels from Russia, China and ...Published: 06 Jul 2024 at 11:51hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF legislator says govt is not serious
Zanu-PF legislator Darlington Chiwa, representing Chiredzi West, criticized the government's lack of commitment to supporting sugarcane farming despite declaring it a strategic crop. Speaking at an ev...Published: 01 Jul 2024 at 04:13hrs | 2 | 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
New dinosaur species fossils found in Zimbabwe
FOSSILS found on the shoreline of Lake Kariba in Zimbabwe represent a completely new dinosaur species.This remarkable find, named Musankwa sanyatiensis, marks only the fourth dinosaur species ...Published: 01 Jun 2024 at 18:09hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter
Africa's future lies in its own hands
President E.D. Mnangagwa's advice that Africans should utilize their own resources to sustain their livelihoods and avoid relying on foreign aid is a wise and timely move that all Africans should embr...Published: 27 May 2024 at 19:59hrs | 13 | by Tonderai Ndoro
Sakhile Dube lands Miss Universe Zimbabwe 2024
Sakhile Dube has been crowned Miss Universe Zimbabwe after several near-misses.Sakhile emerged victorious over 17 contestants at a glamorous event held in Harare over the weekend.Her n...Published: 20 May 2024 at 07:40hrs | 15 | by Staff reporter
London firm targets bulk-mining in Zimbabwe
Kavango Resources, a metal exploration company listed on the London Stock Exchange, is focusing on consolidating bulk-mining efforts to boost gold production in Zimbabwe, according to a report by News...Published: 18 May 2024 at 11:06hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe gears up for Sadc summit
THE country is geared up for the Sadc summit for Heads of State and Government set for August with several massive construction works ongoing, while a Sadc interministerial team is in Harare to finali...Published: 03 Apr 2024 at 06:03hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF's Moyo under fire over poor record record
MATABELELAND North Provincial Affairs minister Richard Moyo is under the spotlight for presiding over several failed and unfulfilled projects in the province since he was appointed minister in 2017....Published: 31 Mar 2024 at 15:18hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter
EXCLUSIVE: Victim of Mafia Boss Francesco Marconati speaks on how he lost his beer plant and got deported
In the shadowy world of mafia dealings, a sinister evil chess game orchestrated by the self-styled Italian Mafia boss,Marconati, (pictured) has been exposed.Today, we delve into the Francesco ...Published: 08 Mar 2024 at 17:27hrs | 2 | by George Tshuma
Kuvimba hits jackpot with Sandawana lithium find
THE Sandawana Mines, which is controlled by Kuvimba Mining House, is sitting on an estimated 100 million tonnes of lithium resource, making it one of the biggest lithium assets in the world.Li...Published: 25 Feb 2024 at 09:24hrs | 12 | by Staff reporter
Business Scaling: When is the right time?
Business scaling refers to expanding a business in a sustainable and manageable way. Unlike simple business growth, which can be unplanned or organic, it's a deliberate and strategic effort to increas...Published: 16 Feb 2024 at 09:34hrs | 10 | by Staff Reporter
Edd Branson defies rivals in West Africa's oil battles
Amidst a fiercely contested $120 million oil deal in West Africa and mounting opposition to his investments in Somaliland, entrepreneur Edd Branson finds himself at the center of a storm. Despite faci...Published: 09 Feb 2024 at 07:49hrs | 1 | by Nkululeko Nkomo
Edd Branson facilitates US$1 million for Bulawayo entrepreneurs
In a major boost to the local business community, Ambassador Edd Branson, renowned for his efforts in promoting economic growth and entrepreneurship, has successfully brokered a 1 million USD facility...Published: 09 Jan 2024 at 09:07hrs | 16 | by Mandla Ndlovu
New city takes shape in Umguza Rural District
A NEW city named Kings City with state-of-the-art facilities including shopping malls and gated townhouses is taking shape on the outskirts of Bulawayo in Umguza Rural District.The development...Published: 23 Nov 2023 at 05:29hrs | 36 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa says govt won't hesitate to kick out inept councils
President Mnangagwa has emphasized the commitment of the Second Republic to ensuring the functionality and responsiveness of all local authorities, irrespective of their governing bodies, in addressin...Published: 23 Oct 2023 at 06:15hrs | | by Staff reporter
Govt invites diasporans to he Matabeleland North Province Diaspora Investment Conference
The Zimbabwe Consulate in South Africa is inviting the Zimbabwean Diaspora and potential investors in South Africa, to the Matebeleland North Province Diaspora Investment Conference scheduled to be he...Published: 16 Oct 2023 at 11:38hrs | | by Staff reporter
Hlanganani kicks off
The annual tourism fair, known as the Sanganai/Hlanganani World Tourism Expo, is commencing in Bulawayo, where the nation's rich heritage and hospitality will be on display for both local and internat...Published: 12 Oct 2023 at 06:25hrs | | by Staff reporter
Somaliland ignites global investment spark with Fencorp Global partnership
In a remarkable strategic maneuver aimed at luring foreign investment, the Ministry of Investment and Industrial Development in Somaliland has orchestrated a pivotal rendezvous with the prestigious Fe...Published: 28 Sep 2023 at 14:20hrs | | by Mandla Ndlovu
Edd Branson's Brokerage strengthens Fencorp Global's #ChooseTanzania Initiative
In the fulfillment of his pivotal role as Africa Tourism Promotion Ambassador, Ambassador Edd Branson has masterfully orchestrated a groundbreaking accord between Fencorp Global and key luminaries wit...Published: 15 Sep 2023 at 14:09hrs | 5 | by Nkululeko Nkomo
Mnangagwa assures delivery on promises
CONSOLIDATION of gains made in the first term and advancement of the Zimbabwe dream to become an upper middle class economy will characterise the second term of President Mnangagwa who was sworn in ye...Published: 05 Sep 2023 at 06:14hrs | | by Staff reporter
Win for Zimbabwe as Edd Branson appointed Ambassador of Africa Tourism
Zimbabwe is fast becoming a regional leader and trendsetter in several areas. Zimbabwe has once again established its dominance in the tourism sector through the appointment of Edd Branson who h...Published: 02 Sep 2023 at 19:18hrs | 1 | by Nkululeko Nkomo
Zimbabwe lithium discovery excites UK miner
UNITED KINGDOM-BASED Galileo Resources says the lithium discovery at Kamativi has given it much "encouragement and provided the impetus" to increase drilling.The firm has interests in Zimbabwe's B...Published: 28 Aug 2023 at 06:55hrs | | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa opens new coal mine in Binga
IT will be a historic moment for Binga District today as President Mnangagwa is set to commission the new Muchesu Coal Mine project, a game-changing investment being undertaken by a British investor, ...Published: 31 Jul 2023 at 06:55hrs | 10 | by Staff reporter
Iranian President visits to Zimbabwe
THE PRESIDENT of the Islamic Republic of Iran Dr Seyyed Ibrahim Raisi is expected to make an historic visit to the country tomorrow as part of an African tour, the first such visit by an Iranian leade...Published: 12 Jul 2023 at 08:14hrs | | by Staff reporter
China intensifies lithium interest in Zimbabwe
CHINA has accounted for more than half of investment licences issued by Zimbabwean authorities during the first quarter of the year amid a boom in global demand for lithium as commercial and domestic ...Published: 09 Jul 2023 at 14:25hrs | 15 | by Staff reporter
Edd Branson brokers major Tourism promotion deal
In a groundbreaking development set to transform Africa's tourism landscape, the Africa Tourism Promotion Centre, Miss Tourism Tanzania, AfriUSA Business Initiative LLC, and Fencorp Global have fo...Published: 02 Jul 2023 at 12:52hrs | 7 | by Mandla Ndlovu
Mnangagwa to officially commission Binga coal project
PRESIDENT Mnangagwa is expected to officially commission the massive Lubu Coking Coal Project in Binga district, which is being undertaken by a British investor, Contango Holdings.The mine sta...Published: 23 Jun 2023 at 06:30hrs | 10 | by Staff reporter
Matebeleland's untapped acting talent impresses film producers
AUDITIONS for the upcoming Zimbabwean film featuring Tongayi Chirisa have closed with producers now finalising the selection for the lead role.Auditions for the film which is set to be shot in...Published: 20 Jun 2023 at 06:49hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Lithium war erupts in Zimbabwe
THE scramble for lithium in Zimbabwe - which boasts Africa's largest and the world's fifth-biggest reserves of "white gold" - is escalating against the backdrop of soaring demand for the lucrative min...Published: 18 Jun 2023 at 15:15hrs | 12 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe edges closer to methane gas extraction
ONE of the six investors awarded special grants by Government to prospect for coal-bed methane (CBM) gas in Matebeleland North has made significant progress and is inching closer to tapping the resour...Published: 11 Jun 2023 at 21:32hrs | 5 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa leaves for AfDB forum in Egypt
President Mnangagwa is expected here today to join over 3 000 delegates who include Heads of State and Government, central bank governors and members of the development community, at the 58th annual m...Published: 22 May 2023 at 06:25hrs | | by Staff reporter
Binga coking coal project comes on stream
LONDON-listed natural resource development firm behind the Lubu coking coal project in Binga, Contango Holdings, has completed the connection of power to key infrastructure on-site including the wash ...Published: 10 May 2023 at 05:57hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe returns to Miss Universe pageant
It is good news for the local modelling industry as Zimbabwe is set to resume participating at the Miss Universe pageant following 22 years of absence.The last model to take part at the show i...Published: 10 May 2023 at 05:55hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Good news is we have a digital currency but allow us to trade our minerals
From primary school to high school we are told the importance of minerals but are ordinary Zimbabweans gaining anything from their Zimbabwe's minerals.The only currency that is stable is the mineral v...Published: 24 Apr 2023 at 07:34hrs | 1 | by Engineer Jacob Kudzayi Mutisi
'Zimbabwe seated on huge renewable energy resources'
ENERGY and Power Development minister Zhemu Soda last week said the country is sitting on enormous untapped energy resources offering significant opportunities for investors.He said some of th...Published: 28 Mar 2023 at 06:42hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF primaries bring new vibe
Zanu-PF will print 23 million ballot papers for the revolutionary party's primary elections as a huge turnout is expected in the polls that have also attracted a record number of aspiring candidates w...Published: 19 Mar 2023 at 07:48hrs | | by Staff reporter
Mthuli Ncube to headline London Zimbabwe capital markets conference
Finance and Economic Development Minister, Professor Mthuli Ncube, is next month expected to headline the Zimbabwe Capital Markets conference in London which seeks to showcase the opportunities and br...Published: 06 Mar 2023 at 05:14hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe, Iran sign health equipment deal
Zimbabwe and Iran have signed a memorandum of understanding on cooperation in pharmaceutical and medical equipment, plus medical education and health system management.Vice President and Healt...Published: 27 Feb 2023 at 07:10hrs | 10 | by Staff reporter
New sanctions on Zimbabwe spoiled US-Africa Summit
When President Joe Biden announced the hosting of United States-Africa Summit last year, he sounded like he was doing a favour to Africans. That was mistake number one.That is old archaic poli...Published: 12 Jan 2023 at 11:16hrs | | by Staff Reporter
Zimbabwean minister, foreigners in messy fight over mine
MINES and Mining Development minister Winston Chitando has been entangled at the centre of a vicious fight with international investors over vast lithium claims in Mutoko, Mashonaland East.Alt...Published: 09 Dec 2022 at 17:55hrs | 6 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe in ambitious UN Security Council bid
PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa is planning a whirlwind tour across the world as Zimbabwe launches an ambitious bid to become a non-permanent member of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) in 2027....Published: 04 Nov 2022 at 05:36hrs | 6 | by Staff reporter
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