February 10, 2023
Zimbabwe: Power Woes to Ease From July - ZESA
STATE power utility, ZESA, says the prevailing electricity challenges will subside significantly from the second half of the year up to the end of 2024 buoyed by improved… Read more »
February 08, 2023
Zimbabwe: Farmers Urged to Grade Seed Cotton for Higher Prices
COTTCO has challenged cotton farmers to meticulously grade their seed cotton and ensure they sell high quality produce that fetches correspondingly high prices. Read more »
February 04, 2023
Zimbabwe: Day, Week Group Trips - Boon for Domestic Tourism
Leave nothing, but footprints, take nothing but photos, kill nothing, but time - this sounds familiar for those that enjoy exploring. Read more »
February 03, 2023
Zimbabwe: Govt Dangles U.S.$20m for Lithium Battery Plant
FINANCE and Economic Development Minister Professor Mthuli Ncube says the Government is ready to put forward US$20 million to partner investors willing to invest in a lithium… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Zim, Zambia to Speed Up Two Key Power Projects
Zimbabwe and Zambia are working to expedite the implementation of two key power generation projects to bring relief to citizens of the two countries who, along with others in the… Read more »
February 02, 2023
Zimbabwe: Econet Partners Zesa Holdings On Smart Meters
ZESA Holdings has partnered with Econet Wireless Zimbabwe to roll out its ambitious US$35 million prepaid and smart metering programme aimed at reducing debt risks due to payments… Read more »
February 03, 2023
Zimbabwe: Reserve Bank Slashes Lending Rates, Increases Forex Retention
The Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) has trimmed its bank policy rate to 150 percent from 200 percent per annum and increased foreign currency retention thresholds for exporters on… Read more »
January 31, 2023
Zimbabwe: Swelling Kariba Dam Bodes Well for Power Stations
Water level in Lake Kariba, which reached a record low in December 2022, has been rising rapidly as a result of heavy rains attributed to Cyclone Cheneso, building up the storage… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Good Rains Expected to Improve Wheat Output
Agricultural experts expect record wheat production this year following good rains that have already filled or almost filled most major irrigation dams, plus the farm dams many… Read more »
January 30, 2023
Zimbabwe: Wheat Farmers to Start Getting Their Balances This Week
ALL wheat farmers that delivered their crop to the Grain Marketing Board (GMB) will start receiving their outstanding payments in foreign currency this week. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Seed Co Expects Strong Growth in Forex Revenue
Zimbabwe Stock Exchange (ZSE) listed seed producer Seed Co Limited is upbeat about prospects for enhanced foreign currency earnings on the back of anticipated growth of export and… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Manhize Steel Attracts Huge Interest
DINSON Iron and Steel Company (Disco), the Chinese firm developing the US$1,5 billion steel plant in Manhize, Mvuma, says it has been overwhelmed by inquiries for its products from… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Appointment of Col Dube to NRZ Board Clarified
There is nothing irregular about the appointment of former Cabinet Minister and freedom fighter Colonel (Retired) Tshinga Dube to the board of the National Railways of Zimbabwe… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Whistleblower Exposes $566m NetOne Airtime Fraud
A WHILSTLEBLOWER has helped police bust a syndicate of sophisticated criminals behind an airtime fraud scam which could have prejudiced the mobile phone network operator, NetOne,… Read more »
January 26, 2023
Zimbabwe: Village Wisdom Pushing Zimbabwe's Agricuture Revolution
Simple village wisdom has impacted on the continued growth of Zimbabwe's agricultural revolution which has seen the country producing its largest wheat harvest ensuring that the… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Zinara Speaks On Road Rehabilitation Funds
Zimbabwe National Road Administration (Zinara) has said it has consistently disbursed funds for road rehabilitation and maintenance to all the road authorities, including the… Read more »
Zimbabwe: ARDA Revives Sanyati Irrigation Scheme
The revival of Gowe Irrigation Scheme in Sanyati by the Agricultural and Rural Development Authority (ARDA) has given hope for a better future to the community. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Understanding African Governance Through Pfumvudza Concept
Political governance is a cultural phenomenon that resonates with a people's political, social, economic and historical values. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Huge Oil, Gas Deposits Confirmed in Muzarabani
Large natural gas and oil reserves have now been confirmed in north-east Zimbabwe, although technical glitches meant Australian firm Invictus could not extract a fluid sample to… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Better Brands Suspends Operations in Penhalonga
BASED gold mine, Better Brands Mining has suspended surface and underground mining operations with immediate effect over fatalities and environmental degradation concerns. Read more »
Zimbabwe: VFEX Will Drive Investment, Says Innscor
Innscor Africa says proposed migration to the Victoria Falls Exchange (VFEX) will enable the group to continue investments into manufacturing capabilities, extend product range and… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Mining Companies Start Paying Royalties in Kind
Companies mining specified minerals are now required to pay 50 percent of their royalties in kind with effect from October 1, 2022, the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) announced in… Read more »
Zimbabwe: 'Let's Move Away From Rain Fed Agriculture'
The Government has been seized with ushering in new programmes targeted at mitigating the harsh effects of climate change as part of efforts to climate-proof the country's… Read more »
Africa: Zimbabwe Within AfDB Africa Economic Growth Range
With a projected economic growth of 3,8 percent for 2023, Zimbabwe is within close range of regional growth prospects, estimated at 4 percent, according to the African Development… Read more »
January 23, 2023
Zimbabwe: 8,300 More Teachers Hired
Another 8 382 teachers are being hired by the Government as the Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education is looking to further its national educational goals anchored on… Read more »