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Tourism employees demand 320% salary increase
Employees in the Tourism industry are demanding a 320% salary increase iin the ongoing salary negotiations in Harare. Clement Mukwasi‚ the president of the Employers Association for Tourism ...Published: 20 May 2019 at 18:19hrs | 2507 | by Mandla Ndlovu
Zimbabwe launches China Ready programme
Zimbabwe has launched the China Ready Training Programme, as it moves to tap into the vast Chinese market which spent over US$115 billion globally in outbound tourism expenditure in 2018 and is projec...Published: 09 Apr 2019 at 07:18hrs | 232 | by Staff reporter
New voice charms ZBCtv viewers
There is a new kid on the block at ZBCtv. Hazel Zisanhi, who exudes cool confidence, has within a short space of time charmed ZBCtv viewers during the weekend bulletins. The delectable and "fore...Published: 06 Apr 2019 at 07:56hrs | 1458 | by Staff reporter
Hotel rates for the Zimbabwe International Trade Fair 2019
STATEMENT BY THE MINISTRY OF ENVIRONMENT, TOURISM AND HOSPITALITY INDUSTRY ON HOTEL RATES FOR THE ZIMBABWE INTERNATIONAL TRADE FAIR 2019The Ministry of ...Published: 28 Mar 2019 at 19:41hrs | 521 | by Methusi Ncube
Air Force of Zimbabwe deploys defective chopper
THE Air Force of Zimbabwe deployed a defective helicopter to Chimanimani which failed to do anything on its first day after the weather finally cleared to permit them to make an aerial assessment of t...Published: 21 Mar 2019 at 18:50hrs | 777 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe 2018 tourist arrivals peak 2,6 million
DOMESTIC tourism generated around $335 million in revenue last year on the back of increased hotel occupancies and visits to national parks and monuments.Overall the national average hotel occ...Published: 17 Mar 2019 at 08:38hrs | 494 | by Staff reporter
New five star hotel for Harare
Property investment company Mashonaland Holdings Limited and Chinese tourism concern Touchroad International Holding Group have entered into a partnership which will see Harare getting its newest five...Published: 15 Mar 2019 at 08:41hrs | 7031 | by Staff reporter
Chinamasa's wife implicated in tobacco cartels
THE Tobacco Association of Zimbabwe (TAZ) yesterday alleged corruption in the tobacco industry, with Tobacco Industry Marketing Board (TIMB) board chairperson Monica Chinamasa's name coming out promin...Published: 13 Mar 2019 at 06:59hrs | 1158 | by Staff reporter
'Govt neglecting Nkomo heritage sites'
Government has been accused of neglecting houses belonging to the late Vice-President Joshua Nkomo despite promises to upgrade the properties to tourist attraction centres.Nkomo's son, Sibangi...Published: 01 Mar 2019 at 18:16hrs | 149 | by Staff reporter
$19,5 million for looted businesses
GOVERNMENT will avail $19,5 million from a special fund set up to assist businesses that were looted and destroyed during last month's violent protests, a Cabinet Minister has said. Finance an...Published: 09 Feb 2019 at 07:05hrs | 349 | by Staff reporter
ZTA replaces Kaseke
Environment, Tourism and Hospitality Industry minister Priscah Mupfumira has appointed Rita Likukuma as Zimbabwe Tourism Authority (ZTA) acting chief executive officer, effective from February 1, 2019...Published: 07 Feb 2019 at 07:44hrs | 1384 | by Staff reporter
Mzembi's fit video circulates
A HARARE court is today set to deliberate on how to proceed with the trial of former Foreign Affairs minister Walter Mzembi, who is said to be gravely ill in South Africa, but a video showing a fit Mz...Published: 04 Feb 2019 at 08:11hrs | 1543 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe tourism sector counts losses in the wake of protests
ZIMBABWE'S tourism industry stakeholders say the three-day shutdown that brought business to a standstill severely affected the sector, especially in terms of booking cancellations.The shutdow...Published: 20 Jan 2019 at 09:43hrs | 552 | by Staff reporter
New activities for Matopos National Park
A TOUR operator in Bulawayo is planning to introduce new tour packages to excite visitors to Matobo National Park as the industry is fast adopting innovative and diverse ideas that will revive interes...Published: 20 Jan 2019 at 09:25hrs | 840 | by Staff reporter
Growing role of Zimbabwe's Embassy in China
ZIMBABWE and China have excellent relations that date back to the pre-independence era. During the visit by His Excellency, President ED Mnangagwa, in April 2018, relations were elevated to the highes...Published: 13 Jan 2019 at 07:58hrs | 190 | by Mr Chikawa
Tourists arrivals to Zimbabwe increase by 4%
TOURIST arrivals to Zimbabwe increased 4% in the nine months to September 2018 to 1,8 million from 1,7 million in the corresponding period the previous year as international perceptions of the country...Published: 11 Jan 2019 at 09:58hrs | 132 | by Staff reporter
SAA starts to collect millions owed by Zimbabwe
SOUTH Africa's embattled flag-carrier is in discussions to recover millions of dollars owed by Zimbabwe for ticket sales.South African Airways (SAA) spokesman Tlali Tlali revealed earlier this...Published: 10 Jan 2019 at 08:21hrs | 1719 | by newzimbabwe.com
US based Zimbabwean spent US $5K personal money to put home country on Google Street View
For many people with shallow pockets to travel or with no time to travel, it's almost impossible for them to see the proverbial Zimbabwean monuments and nature that the country has to offer. But one Z...Published: 28 Dec 2018 at 18:46hrs | 2696 | by Staff Reporter
Great Zimbabwe records boom in tourists
TOURISM in Masvingo province is on a rebound with the Great Zimbabwe monuments alone recording 60 000 tourist arrivals since the beginning of 2018. National Museums and Monuments of Zimbabwe (...Published: 20 Dec 2018 at 06:31hrs | 286 | by Staff reporter
Black Panther star Danai in Zimbabwe
Actress Danai Gurira, Zimbabwe's export to Hollywood has been unveiled as the face of a local anti-poaching campaign running under the theme "Poaching Steals From Us All". The Black Panther st...Published: 19 Dec 2018 at 05:50hrs | 1239 | by Staff reporter
Williams coming to Zimbabwe?
Richard Williams, father to tennis greats Venus and Serena, is heading to Zimbabwe for coaching clinics and promotional work for the Zimbabwe Tourism Authority (ZTA), the Business Times reports....Published: 06 Dec 2018 at 17:14hrs | 3234 | by Staff reporter
Harare Carnival of shame
The inability of the Zimbabwe Tourism Authority (ZTA) to host the Harare International Carnival following several postponements coupled with the controversial appointment of businessman Genius "Ginimb...Published: 25 Nov 2018 at 08:50hrs | 1023 | by Staff reporter
Ginimbi woes, Harare International Carnival cancelled?
The Zimbabwe Tourism Authority has cancelled the Harare International Carnival citing competing events and the prevailing economic climate. Controversial businessman and Harare International C...Published: 21 Nov 2018 at 16:55hrs | 5235 | by Ndou Paul
Zimbabwe excites Japanese tourism market
ZIMBABWE'S continued re-engagement with the international community has excited key tourism source markets that are now keen to visit the country to sample its diversified tourism products. Ja...Published: 19 Nov 2018 at 05:45hrs | 253 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe takes part in UK World Travel expo
THE Zimbabwe Tourism Authority (ZTA) in conjunction with the Ministry of Environment, Tourism and Hospitality Industry and local tourism players are participating at the prestigious World Travel Marke...Published: 07 Nov 2018 at 05:49hrs | 243 | by Staff reporter
Chiyangwa appoint Karikoga Kaseke
ZIFA have appointed a fund-raising committee headed by Zimbabwe Tourism chief executive officer Karikoga Kaseke at the weekend. Kaseke will chair the committee that will be tasked with mobilising reso...Published: 05 Nov 2018 at 05:22hrs | 1158 | by Staff reporter
WATCH: Chamisa's doves refuse to fly
Nelson Chamisa, the Movement for Democratic Change-Alliance leader, lit a 'democratic flame' which some commentators said failed to ignite and released 19 doves, with some refusing to fly, calling for...Published: 29 Oct 2018 at 10:09hrs | 19754 | by Staff reporter
Mthuli Ncube ditches Nick Mangwana, creates parallel Ministry of Information
Finance Minister Mthuli Ncube is a fraud,he has removed all doubt by his decision to give Acie Lumumba a treasury job. Lumumba is being rewarded for peddling pedestrian propaganda while expressing a v...Published: 21 Oct 2018 at 10:54hrs | 2642 | by Jacob Mafume
Zimbabwe launches first tourism App
HOLIDAY makers are set to enjoy an easy guide into the country's tourism destinations and leisure activities following the launch of a mobile application, as the tourism and hospitality sector migrate...Published: 21 Oct 2018 at 09:37hrs | 471 | by Staff reporter
Donations given to Africa meant to depopulate or stifle population growth
A United Kingdom Charity organisation has claimed that some donations given to African countries were meant to depopulate or stifle population growth.Starlight Global director Shanice Lindsay ...Published: 18 Oct 2018 at 17:19hrs | 2528 | by Staff reporter
Karikoga Kaseke set to leave ZTA
ZIMBABWE Tourism Authority (ZTA) chief executive officer (CEO) Karikoga Kaseke is set to leave the institution he has led for 13 years.Kaseke, who took the role of CEO in July 2005 on reassign...Published: 18 Oct 2018 at 15:08hrs | 3897 | by Staff reporter
UK firm partners ZTA for tourism promotion
A United Kingdom (UK) based organisation, Starlight Global is positive about the growth prospects of the local tourism industry and has pledged to work closely with the Zimbabwe Tourism Authority (ZTA...Published: 17 Oct 2018 at 21:48hrs | 1088 | by Staff reporter
Harare carnival put on hold, again
THE Zimbabwe Tourism Authority (ZTA) has indefinitely postponed this year's edition of the Harare International Carnival citing the government ban on public gatherings in the wake of a cholera outbrea...Published: 11 Oct 2018 at 06:40hrs | 309 | by Staff reporter
Fraud accused Ginimbi named face of Harare International Carnival
Genius 'Ginimbi' Kadungure, who is currently on trial for fraud, was on Tuesday appointed as Harare International Carnival (HIC) brand ambassador after a rigorous selection by the Zimbabwe Tourism Aut...Published: 11 Oct 2018 at 06:27hrs | 271 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabweans scramble for Emirates tickets
Zimbabwe's travelling public is scrambling to secure Emirates tickets, some booking as far ahead as August 2019 for speculative reasons.Emirates, is among the few major airlines which have not...Published: 10 Oct 2018 at 15:56hrs | 2562 | by Staff reporter
Harare Carnival a drain on the fiscus
Organisers of the Harare International Carnival (HIC), Zimbabwe Tourism Authority (ZTA), once more came to the defence of the event when the question relating to the event's purpose in relation to inv...Published: 16 Sep 2018 at 09:04hrs | 250 | by Staff reporter
Govt urged to address currency issues to attract more tourists
SOME international buyers and safari tour operators who went on a familiarisation tour of the country's major resorts post Sanganai/Hlanganani World Travel Expo have urged the government to address cu...Published: 13 Sep 2018 at 06:33hrs | 425 | by Staff reporter
'Zodwa welcome for Zimbabwe carnival'
Zimbabwe Tourism Authority (ZTA) boss Karikoga Kaseke said Zodwa Wabantu is welcome to join the 5th Harare International Carnival to be held from October 14 to 20. This follows the controversi...Published: 13 Sep 2018 at 06:11hrs | 2926 | by Staff reporter
Air Zimbabwe should up its game, says Chiwenga
VICE President Dr Constantino Chiwenga has said the national flag carrier, Air Zimbabwe, needs to up its game by quickly transforming its operations to be able to compete with international players an...Published: 10 Sep 2018 at 06:39hrs | 427 | by Staff reporter
Chiwenga calls for open skies
VICE-PRESIDENT Constantino Chiwenga says there is need to open the skies to boost local tourism, which recovered significantly in the first half of the year.Officially opening the Hlanganani/S...Published: 09 Sep 2018 at 08:49hrs | 5345 | by Staff reporter
ZTA to restore Bulawayo's tourism legacy
ZIMBABWE Tourism Authority (ZTA)'s chief executive Karikoga Kaseke yesterday said they were committed to restoring Bulawayo's tourism legacy.Addressing a media briefing, Kaseke said they were ...Published: 07 Sep 2018 at 07:18hrs | 272 | by Staff reporter
Joshua Nkomo's daughter commends govt funding of foundation
THE late Vice-President Joshua Nkomo's daughter, Tandiwe Barbara Nkomo-Ebrahim, says government's decision to partner the Joshua Nkomo National Foundation brings more hope to the fulfilment of the lat...Published: 07 Sep 2018 at 07:15hrs | 659 | by Staff reporter
'Bulawayo loaded with untapped tourism'
THE tourism industry presents a huge opportunity for the City of Bulawayo to grow its economy and comple-ment efforts to revive the manufact-uring sector with significant impact on livelihoods. ...Published: 07 Sep 2018 at 06:48hrs | 90 | by Staff reporter
Joshua Nkomo honour lights up Bulawayo
A MULTITUDE yesterday flooded the streets of Bulawayo, bringing much activity to the usually serene city, as residents joined an organised procession along historic sites in memory and honour of the l...Published: 06 Sep 2018 at 06:35hrs | 404 | by Staff reporter
Chiwenga to launch Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo Legacy Foundation
ACTING President, Dr Constantino Chiwenga, will today lead proceedings during the launch of the Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo Legacy Foundation, a key tourism heritage project and a major highlight of this yea...Published: 05 Sep 2018 at 06:45hrs | 1602 | by Staff reporter
International buyers arrive for Sanganai/ Hlanganani Tourism Expo
This years' 11th edition of Sanganai/ Hlanganani World Tourism set to be held from 5-7September in Bulawayo will be one of the greatest events ever held in second largest city. This being echoed by a ...Published: 30 Aug 2018 at 11:37hrs | 421 | by Sithabile Mafu
Unlocking Zimbabwe's tourism potential
There must be no doubt in anyone's mind that tourism continues to be one of the fastest-growing and most dynamic sectors in Africa and this must therefore necessarily include Zimbabwe. Tourism has the...Published: 29 Aug 2018 at 14:35hrs | 430 | by Vince Musewe
Harare ranked world's 6th least liveable city
HARARE has been ranked the sixth least liveable city in the world out of 140 nation cities due to instability, inadequate infrastructure and a poor healthcare system, faring better only against cities...Published: 16 Aug 2018 at 06:21hrs | 2002 | by Staff reporter
Bus operators caution drivers
PUBLIC bus operators have urged drivers to exercise extreme caution this Heroes and Defence Forces holiday to minimise road carnage.Zimbabwe Transport Organisation (ZTA) chairman Samson Nhanha...Published: 11 Aug 2018 at 10:14hrs | 428 | by Staff reporter
Game of Thrones actors to be Zimbabwe brand ambassadors?
A CALL has been made on social media to make two actors Liam Cunningham and Lucian Msamati from the HBO blockbuster series, Game of Thrones, brand ambassadors for Zimbabwe in order to boost the touris...Published: 08 Aug 2018 at 06:27hrs | 459 | by Staff reporter
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