Month: March 2025
Zimbabwe Seeks BRICS Membership to Boost Economic Growth
Zimbabwe is actively pursuing membership in the BRICS alliance, seeking to leverage the bloc’s economic strength to accelerate its development. BRICS, which comprises Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa, represents a significant share of global economic output and trade, making it an attractive platform for Zimbabwe’s long-term economic ambitions. Foreign Affairs and International Trade […]
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Tourism Committee Induction Signals Growth Strategy for Zimbabwe’s Hospitality Industry
Mutare, March 7, 2025 – Zimbabwe’s tourism sector is poised for structured growth following the induction of the Parliamentary Portfolio Committee on Tourism and Hospitality Industry in Mutare. The workshop, running from March 5 to 8, 2025, marks a significant shift in how Parliament will oversee and support the industry, with a dedicated committee now […]
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Four Arrested in Meru Service Station Armed Robbery as ZRP Intensifies Crackdown
The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) has arrested four armed robbery suspects linked to the Meru Service Station heist in Kuwadzana, where US$129,111.00 was stolen on 3rd March 2025. Following a police investigation, Willard Zvinorukwa (48), Ernest Manzunzu (45), Ashwin Mukondwa (30), and Bornface Masora (31) were arrested in separate locations, with some suspects attempting to […]
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Gokwe North Prepares to Host Zimbabwe’s 45th Independence Day Celebrations
Zimbabwe’s 45th Independence Day celebrations will take place at Nembudziya Growth Point in Gokwe North on April 18, 2025, as the country continues its tradition of rotating national events across provinces. The festivities, running under the theme “Zim @ 45: Devolve and Develop Together Towards Vision 2030,” will bring together 60,000 people from all ten […]
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Seed Co at 85: Advancing Agricultural Innovation, Climate Resilience, and Policy Alignment for Zimbabwe’s Food Security
Seed Co’s 85th anniversary, marked at the Rattray Arnold Research Station (RARS), was more than a milestone; it was a reflection of Zimbabwe’s evolving agricultural sector and the interplay between scientific innovation and policy direction. The event, held under the theme “Keep Growing,” highlighted the company’s contributions to food security, economic development, and climate resilience—key […]
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SADC Leaders Hold Virtual Summit on Eastern DRC Security Crisis
The Southern African Development Community (SADC) convened a virtual Extraordinary Summit of the Organ Troika Plus on March 6, 2025, to address the worsening security situation in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). The meeting brought together troop-contributing countries under the SADC Mission in DRC (SAMIDRC) and the DRC leadership to review the ongoing intervention […]
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MashWest Provincial Youth League Member Assisting Chegutu Community through Telmap Foundation
By Godfrey M Bonda The shareholder of Telmap Investment Cde Timothy Masviba is assisting the Chegutu community through sport, agriculture and other income generating projects. The ZANU PF Mashonaland West Youth league Provincial member is the President and Chief Executive Officer of Moyo Mutema Football Club.The club was established in 2024 while Telmap was established […]
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Poet Mtatabikwa set to release a Gupuriro Project
By Godfrey M Bonda Ronald T Mtatabikwa, a poet who stays in Harare is set to release a Gupuriro project. Mtatabikwa did his first part of primary school at MF Suopani Primary School, before moving to Hartley No. 1 Primary. School in Chegutu. He went to Cheziya High School in Gokwe for his Secondary education […]
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Zimbabwe Launches US$2 Million Fund to Boost Creative Enterprises
HARARE – A US$2 million fund has been introduced to support creative enterprises in Zimbabwe, marking a significant milestone in the country’s efforts to strengthen its creative economy. The initiative was unveiled at the launch of Creative Economy Week in Harare on Wednesday.The week-long event, set to take place in both Harare and Bulawayo, aims […]
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ZERA reviews petroleum prices
The Zimbabwe Energy Regulatory Authority (ZERA) has reviewed the prices of petroleum prices for March which has seen the price of diesel decrease while the price of petrol has increased. The price of diesel 50 has been pegged at ZWG 41.33 per litre and US$1.55 from ZWG41.58 and US$1.58. in April. Petrol blend E10 price […]
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