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Victoria Falls booms with business during COP 15
The city of Victoria Falls recorded brisk business and a surge in economic activity during the recently concluded Ramsar Convention on Wetlands (COP15), which ran from July 23 to 31 and drew more than...Published: 02 Aug 2025 at 10:14hrs | 58 | by Staff reporter
Zimparks infrastructure in bad state
The Zimbabwe Parks and Wildlife Management Authority (Zimparks) has raised alarm over the deteriorating state of its infrastructure, warning that the situation is severely affecting domestic tourism a...Published: 20 May 2025 at 10:21hrs | 404 | by Staff reporter
Chiefs, Churches unite to promote religious tourism
CHIVHU - As custodians of culture working closely with clergymen, several chiefs and indigenous churches in Chikomba District (Mashonaland East province) coalesced into establishing infrastructures wh...Published: 21 Apr 2025 at 12:05hrs | 362 | by Gideon Madzikatidze/Simbarashe Sithole recently in Chikomba
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 | 963 | by Gideon Madzikatidze/Simbarashe Sithole
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 | 1500 | by Gideon Madzikatidze/Simbarashe Sithole
Rwodzi summons business tourism stakeholders over Zim MICE value
Tourism and Hospitality Industry Minister, Barbara Rwodzi has courted several stakeholders to consider the potentials which Zimbabwe Meetings, Incentives, Conferences and Exhibitions (Zim MICE) busine...Published: 11 Sep 2024 at 16:00hrs | 901 | by Gideon Madzikatidze in Bulawayo
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 | 14 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa excited with Hlanganani Tourism Expo preparations
The Deputy Minister of Tourism and Hospitality Industry, Tongai Mafidi Mnangagwa, expressed his satisfaction with the final preparations for this year's edition of the Sanganai-Hlanganani World Touris...Published: 10 Oct 2023 at 20:58hrs | | 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 | 1 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe govt to revise 2023 GDP growth upwards
FINANCE minister Mthuli Ncube yesterday said Zimbabwe's gross domestic product (GDP) growth prediction of 3,8% was understated because of improved agricultural performance.The government expec...Published: 27 Apr 2023 at 06:30hrs | | by Staff reporter
Fastjet receives aircraft for local flights
FASTJET Zimbabwe has received the first of three Embraer 120, 30-seater aircrafts that will ply the Harare to Hwange and Harare to Kariba routes.The arrival of the aircraft is part of the ...Published: 02 Mar 2023 at 20:22hrs | 13 | by Staff reporter
We Are Victoria Falls partners Cape Town Tourism
THE newly formed We Are Victoria Falls has partnered with Cape Town Tourism to embark on a joint marketing programme that cross-promotes the two tourism destinations along the theme of "the Ultimate A...Published: 19 Feb 2023 at 17:33hrs | 10 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe wins bid to host Constitutional jurisdictions
Zimbabwe is returning to the centre stage in Africa, with the latest sign being winning the bid to host in 2024 the 7th Conference of Constitutional Jurisdictions of Africa, a continental body that se...Published: 05 Dec 2022 at 05:06hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
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
Domestic airports rehab forecast to boost tourism
PLAYERS in the tourism industry have welcomed the ongoing airports rehabilitation programme by the Airports Company of Zimbabwe (ACZ) saying this will complement efforts to grow the tourism sector to ...Published: 02 May 2022 at 07:52hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter
Airlink launches Harare-Durban direct flight
SOUTH Africa's Airlink has launched direct flights between Harare and Durban in a development that is expected to promote trade and tourism.Harare is Zimbabwe's capital and trade centre while ...Published: 06 Apr 2022 at 06:27hrs | 7 | by Staff reporter
German airline flies into Vic Falls
GERMAN airline, Eurowings Discover, yesterday flew its maiden flight from Frankfurt to Victoria Falls, becoming the first direct passenger flight between Zimbabwe and Europe since Air Zimbabwe discont...Published: 31 Mar 2022 at 08:36hrs | | by Staff reporter
Phase Two Matebeleland North roads rehab intensified
GOVERNMENT allocated more than $700 million to the Ministry of Transport and Infrastructure Development for rehabilitation of a 3 000km road network under the Emergency Road Rehabilitation Programme (...Published: 18 Oct 2021 at 06:27hrs | | by Staff reporter
Air Zimbabwe primed for rebound
Air Zimbabwe administrators handed over control of the business back to management on Thursday, with a robust six-year strategic plan most likely to see the State-owned airline reclaim its status as a...Published: 11 Jul 2021 at 10:35hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
First Tonga Amapiano song out
Amapiano is a hybrid of deep house, jazz and lounge music characterised by synths, airy pads and wide and percussive basslines, originally a South African genre.The genre has been accepted in ...Published: 30 May 2021 at 08:37hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa in Victoria Falls for city status conferment
PRESIDENT Mnangagwa arrived in Victoria Falls yesterday evening and will today officially confer the prestigious city status to the resort town, in another milestone achievement for Matabeleland North...Published: 09 Dec 2020 at 05:44hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Vic Falls City to bestow highest honour on Mnangagwa
PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa is set to be accorded the freedom of the city by the Victoria Falls Council, which is the highest honour that can be bestowed by a municipality on a dignitary in recogniti...Published: 20 Nov 2020 at 12:00hrs | | by Staff Reporter
Mthuli Ncube scraps VAT on all tourism products, services
THE Government has scrapped Value Added Tax (VAT) on the tourism industry as it moves to drum up support for the recently launched domestic tourism campaign meant to encourage locals to visit tourist ...Published: 01 Nov 2020 at 08:24hrs | 16 | by Staff reporter
Cash shortages choking tourism
ZIMBABWE Independent deputy editor Faith Zaba (FZ) last week attended the 2019 Africa Tourism Leadership Forum and awards at the Durban International Convention Centre (ICC) whose theme was "Stimulati...Published: 06 Sep 2019 at 07:42hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Victoria Falls now too expensive for tourists
VICE President Kembo Mohadi Friday said government was concerned about exorbitant rates charged by hotels and tour operators for accommodation and other leisure activities which make the country an ex...Published: 06 Apr 2019 at 07:48hrs | | by newzimbabwe
How Zimbabwe has become the world's top tourist destination
A few weeks ago, Lonely Planet, perhaps the number one travel publication in the world, released their top 10 countries to visit in 2019. Zimbabwe was number three. A few days later, National Geograph...Published: 01 Jan 2019 at 14:27hrs | 2 | by Jealousy Dutiro
India successful growing Medical tourism, Africa can adopt the concept?
Medical tourism is a growing sector in India . In October 2015, India's medical tourism sector was estimated to be worth US$3 billion. It is projected to grow to $7-8 billion by 2020. According to the...Published: 18 Dec 2018 at 12:52hrs | 1 | by Enos Denhere
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 | | by Staff reporter
'Local Zimbabweans priced out of tourist resorts'
ZANU-PF legislator Christina Nyere (proportional representation) has called for the slashing of hotel rates and tourism fees for locals in order to promote domestic tourism and enable locals to enjoy ...Published: 16 Oct 2018 at 06:24hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Tourism sector calls for Air Zimbabwe revival
THE Tourism Business Council of Zimbabwe (TBCZ) has exhorted Government to facilitate speedy resuscitation of ailing Air Zimbabwe, which is a key enabler to the country's tourism industry. Air...Published: 01 Oct 2018 at 06:47hrs | | 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 | | by Staff reporter
Govt urged to promote domestic tourism
GOVERNMENT has been urged to promote domestic tourism through a number of innovative initiatives, including concessionary support measures to low-wage earners.Speaking during the Professionals...Published: 06 Sep 2018 at 06:55hrs | | by Staff reporter
Tourists shaken by violence
TOURISTS visiting the country yesterday issued a chilling warning that the post-election violence in the country was instilling fear among visitors, who may end up shunning the country.Several...Published: 08 Aug 2018 at 06:43hrs | | by Staff reporter
Vic Falls join top must-visit sites
CANADA's largest travel agency, Flight Network, has named Victoria Falls as one of the top tourist destinations in the world to experience, after consultations with over 800 recognised agencies and pe...Published: 18 Apr 2018 at 06:56hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
US magazine lists Victoria Falls as 'must vist'
A TOP United States magazine, Business Insider, has listed Victoria Falls as Africa's only must visit destination this April.The resort town, which harbours one of the world's seven wonders, w...Published: 05 Apr 2018 at 07:10hrs | | by Staff reporter
UK journalists pledge to market Zimbabwe
The United Kingdom-based journalists who were on a tour of major tourist attractions in the country courtesy of Rwanda Air and Zimbabwe Tourism Authority (ZTA) have pledged to help propagate the Zimba...Published: 31 Mar 2018 at 07:48hrs | | by Staff reporter
Build Zimbabwe promises to develop the nation to competitive status
The opposition Build Zimbabwe party has promised to build the country to international competitive level if it is elected into office."Here is how we will lead in the event that you elect me P...Published: 20 Feb 2018 at 07:17hrs | | by Stephen Jakes
Bulawayo's untapped tourism potential
With dozens of tourist attractions, each having a rich history and remarkable diversity of culture, Bulawayo — Zimbabwe's second largest city — as well as its hinterland should have no problem att...Published: 14 Jan 2018 at 09:24hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter
Shearwater builds 150-bed lodge in Victoria Falls
SHEARWATER Adventures, one of leading tour operators in the country, has built a new look 150-bed lodge in Victoria Falls at a cost of $1.2 million.Construction of the Victoria Falls Explo...Published: 01 Feb 2017 at 06:02hrs | | by Staff reporter
Emirates Zim competition winner heads to Paris
HARARE, ZIMBABWE, August 22, 2016 - Emirates' Zimbabwe's Travel Memories Competition winner Anita Rutendo Mukiza is set to fly to Paris to revisit the city where she took her first foreign holiday....Published: 22 Aug 2016 at 10:20hrs | 1 | by Agencies
No qualifications, no Miss Zimbabwe contest
MISS Tourism Zimbabwe hopefuls will have to keep their CVs on standby as organisers of the rebranded pageant only want those with diplomas or degrees.This was among the cocktail of changes int...Published: 12 Jun 2016 at 08:52hrs | | by Raymond Jaravaza
Matopo could loose its tourist status
BULAWAYO residents are dumping waste at the Matopo area a move which the Environmental Management Agency (EMA) says it could soon see the tourist area lose its tourist status symbol....Published: 14 Sep 2015 at 07:17hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe among the safest tourism destinations
It is an oversimplification for a rather complex issue to say that Zimbabwe is among the worst tourism destinations. This was revealed by an article published by Zimbabwe Independent tabloid recen...Published: 13 May 2015 at 10:42hrs | 1 | by Stewart Murewa
Over 1 400 to exhibit at Sanganai-Hlanganani
At least 1 442 exhibitors will showcase their products at the annual Sanganai/Hlanganani World Travel and Tourism Africa Fair, up from 1 200 last year.Zimbabwe Tourism Authority public relati...Published: 08 Oct 2013 at 12:16hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Carnival set to improve tourism arrivals
The Zimbabwe Tourism Authority (ZTA) says the carnival set to be held in Harare in May will improve tourism arrivals from different parts of the world and boost revenue inflows.A carnival is a...Published: 23 Mar 2013 at 22:12hrs | | by Staff Reporter
Bulawayo - The city that once was
SINCE the 1840s when King Lobengula Khumalo founded Bulawayo, the city has gradually grown from a small kingdom to the second largest city in the country.One of its greatest attributes during ...Published: 15 Jul 2012 at 15:35hrs | 2 | by unkown
Aussie based model kicks off new Face of Zimbabwe season
Paidamoyo Mutyambizi, a Zimbabwean model based in Australia has won the January wildcard to mark the return of the Face of Zimbabwe competition, a popular international internet based pageant for Zi...Published: 03 Feb 2012 at 12:56hrs | 14 | by Showbiz Reporter
Miss Zimbabwe 2012 contestants unveiled
HARARE - Miss Zimbabwe Trust unveiled pictures of contestants of this year's pageant to be held on February 25 in Harare.The beauties mostly in their teens and 20s come from wide-rangin...Published: 29 Jan 2012 at 06:51hrs | 8 | by Staff reporter
Air Zimbabwe's inefficiency affects Zim tourism
Tourism players say the ongoing problems at the national airline Air Zimbabwe are bleeding the local tourism industry to death as access to tourism destinations have been affected with some hotels re...Published: 01 Sep 2011 at 06:08hrs | | by Staff reporter
Barcelona on the cards to play Bossolona and Dembare: ZTA
ONE of the world's greatest football teams, Barcelona could be heading for Zimbabwe for two matches possibly against Dynamos and Highlanders, if ongoing negotiations bear fruit.The Zimbabwe To...Published: 04 Aug 2011 at 06:52hrs | | by .
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