Month: March 2025
ZITF 2025: Government Calls on Diplomats to Drive Trade and Investment
The Government of Zimbabwe has called on diplomats to play a pivotal role in mobilizing international participation at the 65th Zimbabwe International Trade Fair (ZITF), scheduled for April 21–26, 2025, in Bulawayo. Addressing the ZITF 2025 Diplomats Engagement Breakfast Meeting on March 19, Minister of Industry and Commerce, Hon. N. M. Ndlovu, emphasized the crucial […]
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Broadcasting Services Amendment Bill Moves to Senate for Final Approval
The Broadcasting Services Amendment Bill is set to be debated in the Senate next week after passing its third reading in the National Assembly on Wednesday. This marks a crucial step toward its enactment, following its approval in the lower house two weeks ago. Legislators welcomed the progress, with Honourable Mutsawashe Ziyambi expressing satisfaction that […]
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IOC presidency beckons for Kirsty Coventry
Zimbabwe’s Kirsty Coventry (41) is on the verge of breaking history books by becoming the first African female International Olympic Committee (IOC) president if she is elected at the 144th IOC Session from 18 to 21 March 2025 currently underway in Greece. Her election will be a significant development as she will also be the […]
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BREAKING NEWS: Seven die in Dzivarasekwa accident
Seven people lost their lives while eight sustained injuries when three vehicles, a Toyota Hiace kombi, haulage truck and UD 70 truck were involved in an accident this morning at the intersection of Bulawayo Road and Dzivarasekwa turn-off near Thuli Service Station. Eye witnesses say the kombi driver did not give way to other motorists. […]
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Zimbabwe Accelerates Infrastructure Development Through Public-Private Partnerships
Zimbabwe’s infrastructure development agenda is gaining momentum, with the government adopting public-private partnerships (PPPs) to accelerate major projects, including road networks and dam construction. Finance, Economic Development, and Investment Promotion Minister Professor Mthuli Ncube confirmed that US$2.5 million has been allocated to fast-track the construction of Lake Gwayi-Shangani, a project set to boost water supply […]
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Farmers Assured of Reliable Power and Water for Winter Cropping
Farmers across Zimbabwe have been assured of uninterrupted electricity and water supplies ahead of the winter cropping season, with the government increasing power allocations and monitoring dam levels to support irrigation. Lands, Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Rural Development Minister, Dr. Anxious Masuka, announced that 150 megawatts (MW) of electricity have been ring-fenced for farming operations, […]
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India’s Economic Rise: A Blueprint for Zimbabwe’s Industrialization
India has encouraged Zimbabwe to adopt key lessons from its industrial transformation, which saw the country evolve from economic struggles to becoming a global industrial powerhouse. The transformation, driven by policies such as the ‘Make in India’ initiative, has positioned India as a leading manufacturing and technology hub. Speaking at the Zimbabwe National Defense University […]
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Dr. P. Tungwarara Facilitates Major Infrastructure Boost for Masvingo
President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s Special Advisor, Dr. P. Tungwarara, has spearheaded a significant infrastructure initiative with the donation of building materials for the construction of a 10,000-seater conference centre, Provincial Hall, and ZANU-PF Masvingo Provincial Lodges. This move is set to enhance Masvingo’s capacity to host large-scale gatherings, strengthening both political and economic activities in the […]
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Manhunt Launched After Armed Gang Raids Alpha Omega Farm and steal money from Chivhayo’s inlaws
Police are on a massive manhunt for 20 armed suspects who stormed Wicknell Chivhayo’s inlaws’ Alpha Omega Farm in Marondera in the early hours of March 18, 2025 and stole cash and other valuables. The gang, wielding rifles, pistols, machetes, and iron bars, overpowered security personnel before breaking into the family residence. The raid comes […]
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The Ministry of Higher and Tertiary Education , Innovation , Science and Technology Development to Partner with Elevate Trust
By Godfrey M Bonda Harare- The Ministry of Higher and Tertiary Education, Innovation, Science and Technology Development is set to partner with Elevate Trust at the Women in Science, Technology and Innovation (WiSTI) Conference 2025 to be held from March 19 to 21, 2025 at the Harare International Conference Centre (HICC) in Harare. ” Other […]
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