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Zimbabwe adopts multi-pronged strategy to manage debt
Zimbabwe is pursuing a multi-faceted approach to address its US$21 billion debt obligations, with the government considering leveraging the country's abundant natural resource...Published: 14 Jul 2025 at 07:47hrs | 126 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe and Zambia Strengthen Bilateral Trade Ties Amid Shifting Global Dynamics
Mt Hampden, Zimbabwe - In a bid to fortify economic cooperation, Zimbabwe and Zambia have outlined clear strategies to enhance their bilateral trade, emphasizin...Published: 07 Jun 2025 at 19:13hrs | 370 | by Staff Reporter
Zimbabwe excluded from €500 million EU aid package
Zimbabwe has been excluded from a new €500 million aid package from the European Union (EU) to Africa, following the recent enactment of the controversial Private Voluntary Organisation (PVO) Amendm...Published: 22 May 2025 at 11:28hrs | 371 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe's exports surge by 13.5%
Zimbabwe's export earnings surged by 13.5 percent in March 2025 to reach US$581.9 million, up from US$512.6 million in February, underscoring the country's growing productivity, mineral output and the...Published: 03 May 2025 at 08:35hrs | 784 | by Staff reporter
China-Zimbabwe trade surges nearly 30 percent to US$2.4 billion
Trade between Zimbabwe and China surged 29.2 percent year-on-year to a record high of 2.43 billion US dollars in 2022, the Chinese Embassy in Zimbabwe said Thursday.Zimbabwe exported 1.3 billi...Published: 30 Jan 2023 at 07:14hrs | 8 | by Staff reporter
'Zimbabwe must take advantage of Russia trade ties'
OUTGOING Zimbabwean ambassador to Russia, retired Brigadier-General Nicholas Mike Sango has bemoaned the slow uptake of trade opportunities between the two countries despite the potential of the Russi...Published: 15 Aug 2022 at 06:40hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
US, West 'weaker than before'
The leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has said the US and West have become weaker than before, adding that despite great efforts and spending, "their policies in regional countri...Published: 21 Jul 2022 at 06:39hrs | 15 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe, South Africa commit to improved trade ties
ZIMBABWE and South Africa are committed to improving trade and investor relations in order to boost bi-lateral trade and cooperation between the two economies. Nomalungelo Gina, the South Afri...Published: 19 Nov 2021 at 06:54hrs | 29 | by Staff Reporter
Disingenuous US embassy dispels sanctions 'myth' to UN envoy
THE United States embassy in Harare this week met with United Nations special rapporteur on human rights Alena Douhan despite the American government's reservations about the mandate of rapporteurs on...Published: 23 Oct 2021 at 23:51hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Harare, London entering another diplomatic level?
CORDIAL engagement and re-engagement between the United Kingdom and Zimbabwe testify that the Second Republic is quietly working and making good progress in terms of re-engaging the world. Thi...Published: 20 Sep 2021 at 07:07hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Rates hike standoff turns political
ZIMBABWE's retail industry came out guns blazing this week, slamming local authorities for undermining President Emmerson Mnangagwa's ‘Zimbabwe is Open for Business' campaign after extensive rate hi...Published: 20 Aug 2021 at 07:11hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe in key post-Brexit UK investment indaba
Zimbabwe's engagement and re-engagement drive continues to bear fruit after the United Kingdom invited local businesses to participate in next week's Africa Investment Conference along with companies ...Published: 15 Jan 2021 at 07:28hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe engages Francophone countries
Zimbabwe's attendance at today's inauguration of Guinean President alpha Conde cements the already existing relations between the two countries and opens doors to trade throughout West Africa, Vice Pr...Published: 15 Dec 2020 at 08:01hrs | 15 | by Staff reporter
High ranking UAE official jets in
A high ranking United Arab Emirates (UAE) official, Sheik Fayez Muhamad Salem Sultan Al Qassimi, arrived in the country yesterday to discuss various investment opportunities with President Mnangagwa, ...Published: 14 Sep 2020 at 06:30hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Africa Awaits Russia's Investment
Russia has been looking to raise its existing relationship with African countries and Afreximbank is now providing huge support in realizing that long term goal. The bank, with the task of transformin...Published: 22 Jun 2019 at 11:04hrs | 8 | by Kester Kenn Klomegah
Botswana ready to increase Zimbabwe trade ties
BOTSWANA is ready to strengthen economic ties with Zimbabwe so as to boost economic growth for both countries. Botswana Investment and Trade Centre chief operations officer, Mr Reginald ...Published: 26 Apr 2019 at 07:08hrs | 13 | by Staff reporter
Mugabe to Mnangagwa: From frying pan into fire?
A time comes when overwhelmed Africans desperately desire to see a change in leadership and don't pay rapt attention to the details of the next leadership provided it is a new face. This despe...Published: 10 Mar 2019 at 13:51hrs | 1 | by Omolola Lipede
Ramaphosa expected in Zimbabwe on Monday
South African president Cyril Ramaphosa is expected in the country next week on Monday for the third session of the Zimbabwe-South Africa Bi-National Commission (BNC), which will among other things en...Published: 05 Mar 2019 at 14:45hrs | | by Staff reporter
New steel factory for Bulawayo
A LOCAL company, Primetone Investments is in discussions with an Asian group of companies, Kanku International, to set up a US$250 000 steel manufacturing plant in Bulawayo. In an interview du...Published: 18 Feb 2019 at 22:55hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe eyes UK market post Brexit
Britain is expected to leave the European Union (EU) in the next few months, and has signaled intention to strengthen economic and trade ties with its former colonies, which include Zimbabwe.A...Published: 18 Oct 2018 at 15:09hrs | 14 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe doomed as May, Merkel back Mnangagwa
On August 28, British Prime Minister Theresa May arrived in Cape Town, South Africa, for a one-day working visit. This visit was part of a three-nation tour of South Africa, Kenya and Nigeria designed...Published: 07 Sep 2018 at 07:04hrs | | by Tafi Mhaka
SA govt on Decision of the Zimbabwe Supreme Court regarding the outcome of elections
JOHANNESBURG, South Africa - The South African Government has noted the decision of the Supreme Court of Zimbabwe, handed down today, 24 August 2018, in the case brought by the MDC Alliance in which t...Published: 28 Aug 2018 at 07:07hrs | | by APO
Nelson Chamisa mulls rolling demos
HARARE - Opposition leader Nelson Chamisa was yesterday weighing up all his options - including mounting demos - in the wake of Friday's decision by the Constitutional Court (Con-Court) to uphold Pres...Published: 26 Aug 2018 at 16:38hrs | 2 | by Staff Reporter
Ramaphosa urges Zimbabwean leaders to accept ConCourt decision
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has urged Zimbabwean leaders to accept the decision of the country's Constitutional Court which upheld President Emmerson Mnangagwa's recent election victory....Published: 25 Aug 2018 at 15:54hrs | | by Staff Reporter
Global airlines revive operations in Zimbabwe
Global airlines are reviving courier operations in Zimbabwe in response to government's business confidence policies and the re-engagement models.The launch of a new cargo aircraft on the Hara...Published: 24 Mar 2018 at 10:40hrs | | by Staff reporter
No official word on Zimbabwe adopting the Rand
The South African Reserve Bank has not received any official communication from Zimbabwean authorities for the adoption of the South African rand as the main unit of trade, Jabulani Sikhakhane, the di...Published: 26 Jun 2017 at 16:09hrs | | by Ray Ndlovu
Zuma congratulates President-elect Macron on his victory
CAPE TOWN - President Jacob Zuma has congratulated Mr Emmanuel Macron, President-elect of the Republic of France, following his victory on 07 May 2017 of the Fr...Published: 08 May 2017 at 13:25hrs | 1 | by APO
Mugabe acts tough on imports ban
Zimbabwe has defended its controversial imports ban which it says will bring stability to its distressed manufacturing industries despite causing a rift with South Africa (SA).The imports ban,...Published: 10 Aug 2016 at 10:25hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
South Africa gives Zimbabwe three week deadline to roll back import ban
SOUTH Africa says it has given Zimbabwe three weeks to roll back a ban imposed on imports from that country ahead of a meeting of regional ministers later this month.This follows a meeting...Published: 07 Aug 2016 at 16:06hrs | 16 | by Staff reporter
Botswana business host Zim's CZI for business deals
Botswana Business recently hosted a delegation led by president of Confederation of Zimbabwe Industries (CZI) to discuss possible business opportunities for joint venture partnership.The objec...Published: 19 Nov 2015 at 14:51hrs | | by Staff Reporter
ZIM-EBIC launch in Bulawayo a welcome development
The official launch of Zimbabwe European Business Information Centre (ZIM-EBIC) in Bulawayo is a welcome development which should be cherished as it fits into the dictates of ZIM-ASSET. The local ...Published: 17 Jun 2015 at 15:57hrs | 2 | by Suitable Kajau
Why does the mantra, 'Mugabe must go' not matter anymore?
Translating loosely from General Carl von Clausewitz and his philosophy on war; we begin from a premise, which presumes that violence is the continuation of politics by other means, controlling the me...Published: 21 Apr 2015 at 17:17hrs | 1 | by Tsungai Chipato
Zimbabwe, UK to renew economic ties
Britain is renewing economic developmental aid to Zimbabwe with a top government official from the western European nation expected to meet treasury authorities on Wednesday to conclude a proposed fin...Published: 03 Mar 2015 at 16:15hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe, EU set to sign large funding agreement
The European Union (EU) is expected to sign the National Indicative Program with Zimbabwe soon under which the bloc will provide 234 million euros (about 266 million U. S. dollars) to support socioeco...Published: 29 Jan 2015 at 14:27hrs | | by Xinhua
Emirates to connect Oslo to its global network
Airline to serve third Scandinavian gateway from 2nd September HARARE - Emirates, a global enabler of business and trade, will expand its European...Published: 13 Mar 2014 at 12:04hrs | 2 | by Staff Reporter
US leads initiative to increase energy in Africa
In five years' time, Africa might see significant improvements in energy, thanks to a US-led initiative called "Power Africa" unveiled by President Barack Obama during a recent three-nation visit to t...Published: 04 Nov 2013 at 15:44hrs | | by Jocelyne Sambira
Africa's agribusiness worth US$1 trillion by 2030
In five years' time, Africa might see significant improvements in energy, thanks to a US-led initiative called "Power Africa" unveiled by President Barack Obama during a recent three-nation visit to t...Published: 04 Nov 2013 at 15:44hrs | | by Aissata Haidara
Asian shares climb to a two-week high, yen retreats, yen retreats
Asian shares climbed to a two-week high on Monday, and the Australian dollar and copper gained, as China said its manufacturing expanded in August at the fastest pace in more than a year.A de...Published: 02 Sep 2013 at 04:19hrs | 1 | by Staff Report
22 Syrians killed as opposition seeks UN action
Fierce clashes on Sunday killed at least 22 Syrians, mostly soldiers, as opponents of President Bashar al-Assad sought to up the pressure for UN action after the Arab League withdrew its observers....Published: 29 Jan 2012 at 09:36hrs | | by Moyo Roy
US - Zimbabwe relations are about disagreements, sanctions, elections
The year 2011 was a vibrant and dynamic year for US- Zimbabwe relations and I hope to keep up our positive momentum for the remainder of my time in Harare. For a long time people perceived US-Zimbabw...Published: 20 Jan 2012 at 06:12hrs | 1 | by Ambassador Charles Ray
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