April 10
Southern Africa: Zimbabwe to Maximise On Oil Discovery
Zimbabweans will be the primary beneficiaries of the recent oil and gas discoveries in Muzarabani and to this end, the Second Republic is in the process of establishing mechanisms… Read more »
April 05
Zimbabwe: Zim Holds 2,5t Gold, U.S.$300m Cash Reserves
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April 04
Zimbabwe: U.S.$103m Windfall for Tobacco Farmers, As U.S.$4, 99 Price Ceiling Breached
FARMERS' earnings from tobacco sales continue on an upward trajectory recording a 75 percent increase from US$59 million earned by Day 13 in the 2023 marketing season to US$103… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Geo Pomona, Ghanaian Firm Exchange Notes
A delegation from Geo Pomona Waste Management company has flown to Ghana to exchange notes with another waste management firm, Jospong Group, with a focus on sharing best… Read more »
April 01
Zimbabwe: Zim Targets U.S.$60bn Tobacco Industry
Zimbabwe is aiming to create a US$60 billion tobacco industry by 2028 through increased value addition of the golden leaf. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Outcry Over Pollution in Hwange
Residents in the coal mining town of Hwange are concerned about continuous environmental pollution by firms in the area. Read more »
Southern Africa: SADC Ministers Discuss Labour Market Issues
Public Service, Labour and Social Welfare Minister, July Moyo last week joined his regional counterparts at a SADC Ministerial meeting held in Lubango, Angola to discuss pressing… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Motsepe Might Join U.S.$2,9bn Vivendi Bid for Multichoice
South African billionaire, Patrice Motsepe, is in talks with Vivendi SE's Canal+ to team up for a multibillion-dollar bid for broadcaster MultiChoice Group, as per sources familiar… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Herentals Bank On Underdog Tag
WinlessESS Herentals College will be hoping to exploit the underdog tag when they face Castle Lager Premier Soccer League leaders, FC Platinum at Rufaro this afternoon. Read more »
Zimbabwe: SMEs Now Contributing U.S.$8,6bn to GDP
Small and medium enterprises in Zimbabwe now contribute in total more than US$8,6 billion to the gross domestic product and employ 4,8 million people full-time, Women Affairs,… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Three Hospitals Under Construction in Southern Region
Three hospitals in the southern region of Zimbabwe, including Thorngrove Infectious Diseases Hospital in Bulawayo, have been equipped with 10-colour GeneXpert machines to assist in… Read more »
April 02
Zimbabwe: Relief for Kenyan Economy As Inflation Falls
Kenya's economy continues to experience some relief as its inflation fell in March. In February, the country's inflation hit a 23-month low of 6,3 percent. Its inflation has fallen… Read more »
Africa: Africa Needs Robust Legal Framework to Fight Cybercrime
As Africa, it is essential to reflect on the future implications of the evolving cyber threat landscape. Our continent is increasingly facing cyber threats due to rapid… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Mt Hampden Infrastructure Boom Launchpad for New City
The infrastructure boom in and around Mount Hampden, the seat of a new city which has had fresh impetus from Zimbabwe's hosting of the SADC Summit for Heads of State and Government… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Sleepy Umvuma Awakens As Mines Open
Almost 55 years after large-scale work stopped on the once-mighty Falcon and Athens Mines in Umvuma, they have now been opened and work is under way, which may restore them to… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Farmers Welcome Incentive Prices, Recommend Timely Payments
FARMERS have welcomed the recently announced wheat and maize incentive prices and called for the timely disbursement of payments so that they effectively implement crop rotation… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Communities to Benefit From U.S.$30m Power Project
Communities in Gutu, Zaka and Bikita have received a major boost after Bikita Minerals Sinomine laid the US$30 million Tokwe-Bikita 132KV powerline that will add impetus to the… Read more »
Zimbabwe: PPC Capex Lags Due to Delayed Fly Ash Project
Pretoria Portland Cement (PPC) says its capital expenditure remains behind the target of R600 million for the financial year to March 2024 due to delayed implementation of the fly… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Herald's Fools Day Prank Breaks Internet
OUR story published in the hard copy and online edition of The Herald yesterday titled, "Mobile crushing units to enforce vehicle compliance", was an April Fool's Day joke. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Strides Made in Crafting Agric Sector Database
The Agricultural Marketing Authority's recent extension of the deadline for the submission of expressions of interest for the provision of a National Biometric Farmer Database… Read more »
March 27
Zimbabwe: Kenyan President Ruto to Open This Year's Trade Fair
Kenyan President William Ruto will officially open the 2024 Zimbabwe International Trade Fair (ZITF), Information Publicity and Broadcasting Services Minister Dr Jenfan Muswere has… Read more »
March 26
Zimbabwe: Govt, Partnerships Aim to Cut Imports
Government says it is confident its initiatives, including partnerships with key stakeholders, to drive the local production of goods will ensure the country does not become a… Read more »
March 27
Zimbabwe: Major Road Uplift for Buhera
The Government has initiated a major upgrade of roads and other related infrastructure in Buhera as the Second Republic steps up preparations for this year's Children's Party on… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Govt Unveils Incentive Planning Grain Prices . . . Reassures Farmers On Payment
Cabinet yesterday approved an incentive planning price of US$440 per tonne for wheat and US$360 for maize and sorghum, with the Government assuring farmers of timeous payments for… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Infrastructure for New City Takes Shape
The building and upgrading of infrastructure around Mount Hampden, the site of a new city to the north west of Harare, is not only in preparation for Zimbabwe's hosting of the SADC… Read more »