February 28, 2023
Zimbabwe: Parliament Begins Public Hearings On Mines Bill
Parliament has begun public hearings on the Mines and Mining Amendment Bill that seeks to harmonise perennial disputes between farmers and miners by providing for various conflict… Read more »
February 24, 2023
Zimbabwe: Mushroom Farming Improving Livelihoods in Hurungwe
Mushroom production has become one of the fastest-growing agro-business ventures in Zimbabwe. Read more »
February 27, 2023
Zimbabwe: Potraz Commits to Drive Digital Economy
With the need for rapid growth in digital services in all parts of Zimbabwe, ICT regulator Potraz remains committed to the provision of digital services as the country steps up… Read more »
Zimbabwe: 100mw Solar Project Begins
CONSTRUCTION of the 100MW Victoria Falls-Chidobe Solar Plant outside the resort city has started taking shape, with contractors saying over 9 000 solar panels have been installed… Read more »
Zimbabwe: 2023/24 Summer Cropping Season Preparations Begin
Preparations for the next summer cropping season, starting in the final months of this year, have started with the Government targeting a cereal production of 3,7 million tonnes to… Read more »
February 25, 2023
Zimbabwe: Govt Acquires Electric Cars, Buses On the Way
THE Government, through the Central Mechanical Equipment Department (CMED), has now bought a total of 18 electric vehicles from a Chinese company as Zimbabwe continues to promote… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Agriculture Commodity Prices - Mbare Market 24 February 2023
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February 23, 2023
Zimbabwe: AfDB President Jets in for Debt Indaba
The second key stakeholders meeting on the debt strategy opens today with African Development Bank (AfDB) president Dr Akinumwi Adesina, the chief facilitator of Zimbabwe's arrears… Read more »
February 21, 2023
Zimbabwe: Rabbit Farmers Develop Breeding Protocols
Zimbabwe rabbit farmers are developing breeding protocols to raise the standards of production in the face of massive growth in one of the country's fastest-growing subsectors. Read more »
February 20, 2023
Africa: AU Tackles Conflicts, Targets More Trade
The African Union summit has tackled conflicts in the continent by dealing with troubled spots decisively, President Mnangagwa said yesterday when calling on African states who… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Zimbabwe-Rwanda U.S.$800 Million Energy Deal On Course
Zimbabwe and Rwanda have made significant progress on the rural electrification programme with modalities for rolling out the US$800 million project almost complete. Read more »
February 15, 2023
Zimbabwe: U.S.$10 Million Gold Facility Launched
Finance and Economic Development Minister, Professor Mthuli Ncube has today launched a US$10 million fund targeting small-scale and artisanal miners that is expected to boost… Read more »
February 14, 2023
Zimbabwe: Zim Becomes Lithium Giant As Bikita Ramps Up Output
Zimbabwe continues to consolidate its position as a major lithium producer globally, with Bikita Minerals having ramped up petalite production to 60 000 tonnes annually after a… Read more »
February 13, 2023
Zimbabwe: More Rural Schools Get Computer, Science Labs
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Zimbabwe: Two Companies Battle Over Gold Claims
A MINING company at loggerheads with another over rights to eight gold mining claims in Rushinga has won its initial battle in the High Court to have the newcomer stopped from… Read more »
February 11, 2023
Zimbabwe: ZESA Starts Buying Solar Power From Households
So far, 117 householders and businesses with solar power are selling their surplus to Zesa Holdings as net metering is being speeded up, allowing those generating renewable energy… Read more »
February 10, 2023
Zimbabwe: Public Health Sector Cuts Out Middlemen in Drugs Procurement
THE public health sector in Zimbabwe will be buying drugs directly from manufacturers, freezing out the middlemen and their mark-ups and commissions, and boosting the percentage of… Read more »
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 »