December 28, 2023
Zimbabwe: Excavation Works on Kariba Dam Plunge Pool Complete
The Plunge Pool reshaping of Kariba Dam has been competed as rehabilitation works that will improve power generation and the bridge lifespan continue at one of the country's main… Read more »
Zimbabwe: 87 Killed in Festive Season Traffic Accidents
AT least 87 people have died while 424 others were injured in 1 194 road accidents that were recorded countrywide between December 15 and 26. Read more »
December 27, 2023
Zimbabwe: Goat Farmers Target Export Breeds
MEMBERS of the Queen of Reds farmer field school in Umzingwane District in Matabeleland South Province have introduced the cross-breeds of Kalahari bucks and Matabele Boer goats,… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Hit and Run Traffic Accidents on the Rise
The rising number of hit and run traffic accidents has become a cause for concern for the police as a 41-year-old man was killed by a vehicle at the 53km peg along the… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Bulawayo City Rolls Out CCTV Camera Project
BULAWAYO City Council in partnership with Tendy Three Investments will roll out the first phase of CCTV surveillance of major roads in February to help curb crime and enhance the… Read more »
December 20, 2023
Zimbabwe: National Budget 2024 Given IMF Thumbs Up
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has commended Zimbabwe's 2024 national budget, saying the fiscal policy and resource-generating measures will give impetus to economic growth… Read more »
December 19, 2023
Zimbabwe: Christmas Prep in Full Swing
Christmas fever has gripped the nation with shopping for the holidays off to a brisk start in Harare, retailers and Christmas shoppers we talked to have confirmed. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Spices, Herbs Add Flavour to Value and Export Volumes
SPICES and herbs managed to weather the depressed marketing environment punctuating the first 10 months of the year to emerge as the only sub-sector of the horticulture industry to… Read more »
December 18, 2023
Zimbabwe: Passport Removal to Boost Zimbabwe, Botswana Trade
The agreement between President Mnangagwa and President Mokgweetsi Masisi of Botswana to allow passport-free travel between Zimbabwe and its western neighbour is a trade… Read more »
December 14, 2023
Zimbabwe: Cabinet Approves Deal to Sell Water to South Africa
Cabinet has approved a proposal for the multimillion water treatment plant in Beitbridge to sell water to Musina in South Africa to improve water resources and cooperation… Read more »
December 11, 2023
Zimbabwe: Prof Ncube's Award Confirms Second Republic's Hard Work
Finance, Economic Development and Investment Promotion Minister Professor Mthuli Ncube was voted the best African Finance Minister of the Year on Friday in London. Read more »
November 14, 2023
Zimbabwe: Honey Exports to Anchor Matabeleland at North Rural Industrialisation
The country's rural industrialisation juggernaut is not showing signs of slowing down with the national trade development and promotion organisation, ZimTrade, moving to develop… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Govt Intervenes to Reduce Cotton Production Costs
Government will take over provision of extension services to cotton farmers from contractors in the 2023/24 cropping season in a move meant to reduce the cost of production and… Read more »
November 09, 2023
Zimbabwe: Mines to Take Action on Rising Accidents
A SURGE in fatal mine accidents in Zimbabwe has ignited concern among stakeholders, highlighting the need for enhanced safety measures within the mining industry. Read more »
November 06, 2023
Zimbabwe: Govt Assures Financing Option for Every Farmer
Farmers should take advantage of one of the many agriculture financing methods made available to them by the Government to drive production and productivity on their farms, a… Read more »
Zimbabwe: New Crop Mix Must Work Towards Exports
ZIMBABWE has already smashed the wheat harvest record, set just a year ago, with more than 411 000 tonnes brought in by last week and most of the final 14 percent still outstanding… Read more »
November 02, 2023
Africa: Plans to Boost Intra-Africa Trade Underway
The African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) with support from the World Food Programme (WFP) and in collaboration with the Ghana Community Exchange convened a meeting of heads… Read more »
October 31, 2023
Zimbabwe: Rumble in Zim's Cannabis Production and Distribution Wilderness
Across the breadth and width of Zimbabwe, the situation on production and distribution of cannabis is equally crooked and almost dysfunctional at the moment. Read more »
October 30, 2023
Zimbabwe: Railways Rehab, Expansion Plan Will Transform Industry
The growing need to restore the National Railways of Zimbabwe to full operational status is now being attended to with the African Export Import Bank prepared to lend US$115… Read more »
Zimbabwe: BAT Banks On Business Remodeling to Drive Growth
BAT Zimbabwe, a listed cigarette manufacturer, says the continued investment in simplification of the business model will enable the company to deliver sustained growth and… Read more »
October 19, 2023
Zimbabwe: Tobacco Planting Intensifies
REPORTS from the country's tobacco-growing regions indicate that the irrigated crop has been transplanted and is doing well with large seed beds for the dryland crop using the 1… Read more »
October 13, 2023
Zimbabwe: Zimbabwe, UAE Step Up Co-Operation
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is keen to deepen economic co-operation with Zimbabwe particularly in confronting climate change challenges ahead of the 28th meeting of the United… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Oranges and Lemons - Beitbridge's Low Hanging Fruits
During most summers in Zimbabwe, a conversation hardly passes without someone mentioning the hot temperatures around Beitbridge district, with maximum temperatures in summer… Read more »
October 11, 2023
Zimbabwe: Govt Suspends Duty On Fertiliser
Approved and regulated importers can now bring in fertiliser duty free to ensure adequate supplies ahead of the coming summer cropping season with pricing formulas approved in… Read more »
October 09, 2023
Zimbabwe: ZETDC Tariff Increase Request Must Be Examined Very Carefully
THE application for a 20 percent increase in power tariffs, to an average of US12c for a kilowatt hour, by the Zimbabwe Electricity Transmission and Distribution Company (ZETDC)… Read more »