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Fastjet, ZTA promotes Bulawayo
Fastjet, in collaboration with the Zimbabwe Tourism Authority (ZTA), is driving efforts to position Bulawayo as a leading destination for Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Exhibitions (MICE), unl...Published: 26 Nov 2024 at 08:08hrs | 823 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe's first indigenous pilot training academy opens
Central Air Transport Services (CATS), a private charter company operating from Charles Prince Airport in Harare and Victoria Falls International Airport, has made history by opening Zimbabwe's first ...Published: 26 Sep 2024 at 09:45hrs | 123 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe's Water Crisis: Boreholes will cause more harm than good
This morning, as I watched a news report on the ongoing so-called ‘Presidential Borehole Drilling Scheme', my heart was troubled. Just how sustainable is the drilling of boreholes all over t...Published: 23 Sep 2024 at 18:29hrs | 2369 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Break-in at Mnangagwa nephew's office
Unknown individuals broke into Tourism and Hospitality Industry deputy minister Tongai Mafidi Mnangagwa's office at the Zimbabwe Tourism Authority (ZTA) building in Harare, accessing the premises thro...Published: 10 Jul 2024 at 07:57hrs | 16 | by Staff reporter
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
Liquor board cracks whip on night spots, bottle stores
The Liquor Licensing Board (LLB) in Zimbabwe is cracking down on non-compliant night spots and bottle stores to address the rise of illegal drinking outlets, many of which are associated with criminal...Published: 28 Jun 2024 at 07:39hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa's wife cashes in on national dress
First Lady Auxillia Mnangagwa has reportedly been involved in profiting from the sales of Zimbabwe's national dress, a fabric she initiated and promoted, which has become ubiquitous at state and ZANU-...Published: 19 Jun 2024 at 07:37hrs | 6 | by Staff reporter
Former Zimbabwe Tourism Authority CEO Karikoga Kaseke dies at 62
Harare, Zimbabwe - The tourism industry mourns the loss of Karikoga Kaseke, the former CEO of the Zimbabwe Tourism Authority (ZTA), who passed away at the...Published: 29 Feb 2024 at 11:58hrs | | by Staff Reporter
Zimbabwe pushes for UniVisa system
ZIMBABWE is pushing for the revival of the UniVisa model with regional peers to enhance smooth passage of visitors at the country's ports of entry so that they can move around with just one visa in th...Published: 10 Jan 2024 at 05:35hrs | 10 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe records over 1 million tourists in 9 months
Zimbabwe's tourism industry received over one million tourists between January and September last year, representing a 52 percent growth compared to the same period in 2022, putting the industry on co...Published: 01 Jan 2024 at 08:04hrs | 10 | by Staff reporter
Kariba buzzing as tourists flock in
THE tourism sector has received a festive boost in the resort town of Kariba, with full to capacity bookings during the Christmas season, The NewsHawks has gathered. Tour operators and hospitality ind...Published: 30 Dec 2023 at 16:32hrs | 11 | by Staff reporter
Victoria Falls charms São Tomé PM
Destination Zimbabwe, especially Victoria Falls, continues to rise after hosting São Tomé and Principe Prime Minister Patrice Trovoada, who was on a private holiday with his family, making him the l...Published: 30 Dec 2023 at 08:15hrs | 8 | by Staff reporter
ZTA CEO resigns under ministerial pressure
Zimbabwe Tourism Authority (ZTA) Chief Executive Officer Winnie Muchanyuka resigned under ministerial pressure, while the board was also booted out by the new Tourism minister Barbara Rwodzi, it has e...Published: 23 Dec 2023 at 17:58hrs | 145 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe back to 20-hour power cuts
Zimbabwe is once again grappling with 20-hour power cuts, with no solution in sight until 2025 at the earliest."It's a long road ahead," Energy Minister Edgar Moyo said.Zimbabwe's peak...Published: 18 Nov 2023 at 19:42hrs | 9 | by Staff reporter
51 Zimbabwe parastatals fail to submit financials
A total of fifty-one state-owned enterprises have failed to submit their financial statements for auditing to the Auditor-General, as required by law.The Acting Auditor-General, Mrs. Rhea Kuji...Published: 02 Nov 2023 at 05:40hrs | 8 | 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
WATCH: Buyers arrive for Sanganai Hlanganani
Buyers have arrived in Zimbabwe and are beginning their pre-tours of the country's top resort towns, in preparation for the 16th edition of the Sanganai-Hlanganani World Tourism Expo.https://y...Published: 09 Oct 2023 at 07:04hrs | 3 | by Simbarashe Sithole
Zimbabwe's air traffic passenger volume sees 13,4% uptick
Zimbabwe's air transport sector experienced a notable 13.4 percent increase in passenger volume during the second quarter of this year, reaching a total of 436,022 passengers. This growth can be attri...Published: 06 Oct 2023 at 06:32hrs | | by Staff reporter
Bulawayo hotels, lodges fully booked ahead of Sanganai/Hlanganani Expo
Many of the major hotels and lodges in Bulawayo are fully booked ahead of the upcoming Sanganai/Hlanganani World Tourism Expo, scheduled to take place from October 12 to 14. This annual event showcase...Published: 01 Oct 2023 at 07:34hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe Tourism Authority bosses suspended after allowance probe
AN investigation initiated by Tourism minister Mangaliso Ndlovu in January has led to the suspension of Zimbabwe Tourism Authority (ZTA) chief operating officer Givemore Chidzidzi (pictured), executiv...Published: 02 Jul 2023 at 17:27hrs | 9 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe tourist arrivals jump 108% in Q1
ZIMBABWE recorded a 108 percent increase in tourist arrivals to 271 188 in the first quarter of the year compared to the corresponding period in 2022, indicating the sector's recovery from the negativ...Published: 19 Jun 2023 at 06:39hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe sees 100% jump in tourist arrivals
Zimbabwe has recorded a more than 100 percent increase in tourist arrivals, a significant step in the recovery of the country's cash cow hospitality sector which was still recovering from disruptions ...Published: 08 Jun 2023 at 09:46hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe Tourism Authority partners Emirates, SAA
Zimbabwe Tourism Authority, Chief Executive Officer, Winnie Munchanyuka signs the MoU with Badr Abbas, Emirates' Senior Vice President Commercial Operations for Africa as Lovemore Mazemo, Ambassador o...Published: 03 May 2023 at 06:06hrs | | by Staff reporter
The Palm River Hotel awarded official 5-star grading
Palm River Hotel awarded 5-star grading by Zimbabwe Tourism Authority (ZTA) Officially one of only two h...Published: 02 Feb 2023 at 15:56hrs | 15 | by Agencies
New pay structure for civil servants
Civil servants will be paid according to their academic qualifications, experience and seniority starting this month, as Government has reactivated a policy that promotes advancement of public workers...Published: 08 Jan 2023 at 09:32hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe attracts US$300m investment in tourism
Zimbabwe's tourism sector attracted 300 million U.S. dollars worth of investments in 2022, as the sector continues to recover from the COVID-19 pandemic, an official said Friday.Local and fore...Published: 07 Jan 2023 at 07:07hrs | 8 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe hotels fully booked in main tourist destinations
THE Zimbabwe Tourism Authority (ZTA) says most hotels are fully booked in key tourist destinations, which has seen a significant increase in business during this festive season.The tourism ind...Published: 27 Dec 2022 at 06:50hrs | 11 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe participates at World Travel Market
ZIMBABWE is participating in this year's edition of the World Travel Market (WTM), the second largest international tourism fair in the world, after the Internationale Tourismus Bourse (ITB - Berlin)....Published: 10 Nov 2022 at 04:53hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe shut out from World Tourism Market in London over non-payment
Zimbabwe suffered major international embarrassment at the World Travel Market in London on Monday after exhibitors from the country were temporarily shut out due to failure to pay.The Zimbabw...Published: 08 Nov 2022 at 05:28hrs | | by Staff reporter
Ethiopian Airlines in maiden flight to Bulawayo
ETHIOPIAN Airlines yesterday made its maiden flight to Bulawayo as it landed at Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo International Airport, a key development in the aviation industry that will boost the tourism secto...Published: 31 Oct 2022 at 04:50hrs | 7 | by Staff reporter
Hlanganani lights up Bulawayo
ONCE again, Bulawayo, the second-largest city in Zimbabwe, literally burst at the seams with the return of the Sanganai/Hlanganani World Tourism Expo.iDubbed Africa's premium business exchange...Published: 23 Oct 2022 at 19:02hrs | | by Staff reporter
All set for Ethiopian Airlines maiden flight to Bulawayo
ONE of the world's top airlines, Ethiopian Airlines is set to introduce flights that will fly into Bulawayo for the first-time, end of this month, a development that will boost the tourism sector as w...Published: 23 Oct 2022 at 09:14hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Hlanganani Expo kicks off
THE 15th Hlanganani/Sanganai World Tourism Expo opens in Bulawayo today with a packed schedule of intense business engagement sessions as Zimbabwe seeks to capitalise on the showcase to drive higher t...Published: 13 Oct 2022 at 05:54hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Zambia scraps VISA requirements for EU, China and the US
ZAMBIA has removed visa requirements for the European Union, China, and the United States of America among other global lucrative tourism markets in a bid to rejuvenate revenue generation in one the c...Published: 02 Oct 2022 at 16:28hrs | | by Staff reporter
SADC must utilize Mzembi to transform regional tourism
The SADC region is endowed with several tourist attractions, wonderful fauna and flora and the region has a tranquil environment with a warm and welcoming people.The region has not fully utili...Published: 27 Sep 2022 at 16:03hrs | 1 | by Nicholas Ncube
Mnangagwa's wife appointed wildlife ambassador
WILDLIFE conservation requires team work as it calls for serious attention, commitment and dedication, First Lady Dr Auxillia Mnangagwa said on Monday night while accepting her new role as the country...Published: 13 Jul 2022 at 07:17hrs | | by Staff reporter
Shock as Meikles hotel tells guests to bath using buckets
Top tourist establishment Meikles hotel has told its guests that they should bath using buckets after the institution told the guests that they are running on a generator. Meikles said the cau...Published: 15 Jun 2022 at 12:34hrs | 7 | by Mandla Ndlovu
7-day ultimatum for businesses operating illegally
More than 70 percent of businesses in Harare are operating in defiance of regulations or by-laws and Government will descend on them if they fail to regularise their operations within seven days....Published: 14 Jun 2022 at 06:33hrs | | by Staff reporter
Air Botswana resumes flights to Harare
Air Botswana has resumed the Harare- Gaborone route in a development that is expected to boost business interactions and tourism sector in Southern Africa. This comes at the back of post COVID-1...Published: 21 May 2022 at 16:01hrs | 7 | by Simbarashe Sithole
Destination Zimbabwe campaign goes to Dubai
THE Zimbabwe Tourism Authority is exhibiting at the Arabian Travel Market (ATM) that started yesterday in Dubai, the United Arab Emirates.ZTA head corporate affairs Mr Godfrey Koti said they w...Published: 11 May 2022 at 09:10hrs | | by Staff reporter
ZITF public day brings Bulawayo to a stand still
BULAWAYO virtually came to a standstill yesterday as thousands of people from all walks of life thronged the Zimbabwe International Exhibition Centre to witness the official opening of the 62nd editio...Published: 30 Apr 2022 at 16:13hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe's 5th population census starts Thursday
Zimbabwe will this Thursday begin a 10-day national population census, its fifth since independence from Britain in 1980.Some programs have been put on hold to pave the way for the national pr...Published: 20 Apr 2022 at 08:15hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe secures global association membership
ZIMBABWE Tourism Authority (ZTA) has secured international membership with the Global Association of the Exhibition Industry (UFI) through its Zimbabwe National Convention Bureau.This was afte...Published: 16 Feb 2022 at 05:35hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe secures international exhibition membership
THE Zimbabwe Tourism Authority (ZTA) has secured international membership with the Global Association of the Exhibition Industry (UFI) through its Zimbabwe National Convention Bureau.Zimbabwe ...Published: 16 Feb 2022 at 05:33hrs | | by Staff reporter
German airline to fly into Zimbabwe by March
Eurowings Discover has become the latest airline to express interest in flying into Zimbabwe, in a move expected to boost local tourism.Zimbabwe is among the 24 destinations that Eurowings Dis...Published: 17 Jan 2022 at 06:29hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe angles for US$2,5t African market
Zimbabwe representatives from both the private and public sector took full advantage of the Intra-African Trade Fair (IATF) that ended here today to showcase what the country has to offer, as the Afri...Published: 21 Nov 2021 at 08:15hrs | 15 | by Staff Reporter
Local institution sends 24 chefs to the US
Harare-based SAHTC - The Hospitality School, on Thursday held a send-off lunch for 24 trainee chefs, who are travelling to the United States for a one-year internship at two luxury properties....Published: 14 Nov 2021 at 05:41hrs | 7 | by Staff reporter
Fastjet to link Vic-Falls with SA's Kruger Airport
LOW-COST Zimbabwean airline, Fastjet, will soon introduce direct flights linking Victoria Falls to South Africa's Kruger International Airport, which is located in Nelspruit, Mpumalanga Province....Published: 22 Oct 2021 at 06:26hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Tourism sector welcomes Zimbabwe's removal from UK red list
The tourism sector is optimistic of a quick turnaround following the United Kingdom's decision to remove Zimbabwe from the Covid-19 travel red list.Along with 46 other countries, Zimbabwe is s...Published: 09 Oct 2021 at 07:28hrs | | by Staff reporter
Sanganai/Hlanganani opens registration
ZIMBABWE Tourism Authority (ZTA), organisers of the annual tourism fair, Sanganai/Hlanganani World Tourism Expo yesterday opened registration for exhibitors for this year's event.The 15th edit...Published: 16 Sep 2021 at 06:04hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter
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