PRESIDENT MNANGAGWA PUTS KNOWLEDGE AT THE CENTRE OF ZIMBABWE’S INDUSTRIAL TRANSFORMATION
By Aldridge Dzvene Zimbabwe is producing an increasingly skilled generation, but the defining question confronting its development ambitions is whether the economy can convert that knowledge into productive capacity, industrial innovation and new sources of national wealth. It is this question that gives Lupane State University’s 17th graduation ceremony significance beyond the awarding of academic […]
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Rwodzi Named 2026 Unstoppable African Cabinet Minister of the Year
Tourism and Hospitality Industry Minister Hon Barbara Rwodzi has been named the 2026 Unstoppable African Cabinet Minister of the Year, a continental honour that has been welcomed as a moment of national pride and a resounding affirmation of Zimbabwe’s growing stature as a world-class tourism destination. The accolade recognises Rwodzi’s leadership at the forefront of […]
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MUTAPA’S US$16 BILLION PORTFOLIO FACES THE REAL TEST OF TURNING STATE ASSETS INTO PRODUCTIVE BUSINESSES
By Aldridge Dzvene Zimbabwe’s effort to revive its commercial State enterprises is entering a defining phase, with the Mutapa Investment Fund (MIF) seeking to move more than 30 companies beyond institutional restructuring towards sustained production, stronger financial performance and measurable returns to the national economy. The Fund’s latest update points to a reform programme built […]
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High Court Reinstates Gwenzi-Led ZIMURA Board, Ending Leadership Dispute
The High Court of Zimbabwe has reinstated the Alexio Gwenzi-led Board of the Zimbabwe Music Rights Association (ZIMURA), bringing to an end a period of uncertainty over the leadership of the country’s music rights body and restoring governance clarity to the organisation. In a consent order granted in Harare on Tuesday, 3 November 2026, before […]
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Caledonia Secures US$150 Million Financing Facility for Bilboes Gold Project
Caledonia Mining Corporation Plc has signed an interim financing facilities agreement of up to US$150 million to support the construction of the Bilboes Gold Project in Zimbabwe. The facility, arranged by Stanbic Bank Zimbabwe Limited and CBZ Bank Limited, provides additional financial flexibility as the company executes its financing strategy for the project. The facility […]
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African Distillers Posts Strong Half-Year Performance
African Distillers Limited has delivered a robust performance for the half-year ended 30 September 2026, benefiting from Zimbabwe’s stable economic environment and growth in consumer spending. The company’s revenue increased by 40% to US$56.5 million, driven by higher volumes, a stronger product mix, and disciplined pricing. Total sales volumes rose 35% from the prior year, […]
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Cottco Holdings Limited to Delist from Zimbabwe Stock Exchange
Cottco Holdings Limited, a leading player in Zimbabwe’s cotton industry, has announced its intention to voluntarily terminate its listing on the Zimbabwe Stock Exchange (ZSE) following a prolonged suspension of trading in its shares since November 2014. The decision, proposed by the company’s joint Corporate Rescue Practitioners, aims to enable Cottco to focus on restructuring […]
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President Mnangagwa Commissions New AFZ Pilots
By Aldridge Dzvene The commissioning of new pilots into the Air Force of Zimbabwe (AFZ) by His Excellency Dr Emmerson Dambudzo Mnangagwa, President and First Secretary of ZANU PF, brings into focus a dimension of national security that is often less visible than military hardware, but no less consequential: the capacity of a country to […]
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Ministry of Health Warns Public to Guard Against Extreme Heat as El Niño Conditions Intensify
The Ministry of Health and Child Care has issued a public health advisory urging Zimbabweans to take precautions against extreme heat during the current hot period, warning that high temperatures, prolonged exposure to direct sunlight and strenuous physical activity can overwhelm the body’s ability to regulate temperature and lead to dehydration, heat exhaustion and potentially […]
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Mupfurutsa Lands Prestigious COSAFA Role in Major Boost for PSL Leadership
It is a significant milestone for Premier Soccer League leadership as Chairman Mr Isaiah Mupfurutsa has been appointed as a member of the COSAFA Finance Committee, a recognition of his growing influence and contribution to football administration in the region. The appointment places Zimbabwe at the heart of financial governance and decision-making for Southern African […]
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