Month: May 2025
Namibian President Champions African Narratives During Harare Visit Ahead of Africa Day Commemorations
As Africa prepares to mark 62 years since the founding of the Organisation of African Unity (OAU), now known as the African Union (AU), Namibian President Her Excellency Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has underscored the urgency for African nations to safeguard and champion their own liberation history. During her State visit to Zimbabwe, President Nandi-Ndaitwah toured the […]
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Debt Relief Breathes New Life Into Tobacco Sector as Zimbabwe Pushes Toward 300 Million Kilogramme Target and Expands Sustainable Crop Frontiers
A new wave of optimism is sweeping through Zimbabwe’s tobacco sector following a strategic debt relief initiative extended to thousands of growers who participated in the Tobacco Input Credit Scheme (TICS) between the 2017/18 and 2021/22 seasons. The reprieve, announced by the Tobacco Industry and Marketing Board (TIMB), is not merely a financial reset, it […]
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Hope Rekindled in Sudan as African Union Endorses Civilian Prime Minister Appointment
In a move widely viewed as a turning point for Sudan’s fragile political transition, the African Union has applauded the appointment of Dr. Kamil al-Tayeb Idris as the new Prime Minister, describing it as a progressive step toward the restoration of democratic order and inclusive civilian governance. The Chairperson of the African Union Commission, H.E. […]
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RTG spends US$1 million on hotel refurbishments
Listed hotelier, the Rainbow Tourism Group Limited refurbished three of its hotels spending US$1 million in the process. The company advised stakeholders in its 1st quarter ended 31 March trading update. The company refurbished the New Ambassador Hotel’s guest rooms including full replacement of furniture and fittings, as well as the upgrading of bathrooms with […]
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EU-Zimbabwe Business Forum Signals a Shift From Promises to Partnerships With Real Trade, Targeted Investments, and Private Sector-Driven Growth
The Meikles Hotel in Harare was transformed on May 20, 2025, into a bustling hub of possibility, as delegates from across Europe and Zimbabwe convened for the first-ever EU–Zimbabwe Business Forum. Far from being a ceremonial event, the forum was a bold declaration of intent, intent to build partnerships rooted in data, dialogue, and deliverables. […]
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Hon. Eng. Makwiranzou Affirms Progress as Zimbabwe Moves Closer to Oil and Gas Production in Muzarabani
Zimbabwe’s ambitious journey toward becoming an oil-producing nation has taken a significant leap forward, with government officials expressing optimism over the progress of the Muzarabani Oil and Gas project. As the initiative moves into its critical production and negotiation phase, the Ministry of Mines and Mining Development is taking a deliberate and professional approach to […]
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ZB Bank’s Smile Cash and Smile Pay: A Bold Leap Toward Inclusive Digital Finance, SME Empowerment, and Regional Integration
ZB Bank has taken a significant leap forward in Zimbabwe’s financial technology landscape with the launch of Smile Cash and Smile Pay, two digital platforms that are not only reshaping how individuals and businesses transact but also laying the foundation for a more inclusive, cashless, and economically empowered nation. In the context of Zimbabwe’s growing […]
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NRZ Clarifies Viral Security Wall Built Over Disused Rail Line
The National Railways of Zimbabwe (NRZ) has issued a clarification following a wave of public inquiries and online speculation regarding images of a security wall constructed across a railway line in Harare that recently went viral. In response to growing public concern, the NRZ launched a fact-finding mission and confirmed that the wall in question […]
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ZB Bank’s Digital Smile Must Inspire a Broader Banking Revolution
In a nation historically marked by economic volatility, currency fluctuations, and deep-seated mistrust in financial institutions, ZB Bank’s recent rollout of Smile Cash and Smile Pay signals a much-needed paradigm shift. This isn’t just a fintech upgrade, it’s a message. A message that Zimbabwe’s banking sector can be more than just a custodian of capital; […]
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Former U.S. President Joe Biden Diagnosed with Advanced Prostate Cancer
WASHINGTON — Former U.S. President Joe Biden, 82, has been diagnosed with an advanced form of prostate cancer that has spread to his bones, according to a statement released by his office on Sunday. The diagnosis came on Friday, following a medical consultation last week prompted by persistent urinary symptoms. Doctors discovered a prostate nodule […]
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