Month: July 2025
Parliament Sets the Stage, The Country Demands the Performance
By Aldridge Dzvene In a moment filled with reflection and national urgency, Zimbabwean lawmakers assembled beneath the grandeur of the New Parliament Building in Mt Hampden. But this time, it was not to debate, legislate, or interrogate policy in the usual rhythm of parliamentary business. It was to listen, to learn, and perhaps most importantly, […]
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Zimbabwe Edges Toward Self-Sufficiency Through Localised Industrial Growth
Zimbabwe is quietly rewriting its industrial story, one cement bag at a time. With production capacity swelling and fresh capital being poured into domestic plants, the country is now edging closer to eliminating cement imports altogether, a milestone that signals both economic confidence and strategic policy alignment. In Chegutu, the hum of machinery and the […]
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Presidential Funds Are Not a Feast for the Few — Tungwarara Draws the Line
By Aldridge Dzvene, Positive Eye News At a time when empowerment has become a buzzword in political speeches and community expectations, Special Presidential Investment Advisor Dr. Paul Tungwarara has stepped forward with a bold, corrective voice, one that challenges the very culture of entitlement, exclusion, and opaque handling of development funds in Zimbabwe. Speaking at […]
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A Surprise Visit to Parliament, and the President Said Nothing but Spoke Volumes
AldridgeDzvene, Positive Eye News Yesterday, in an unannounced but deeply symbolic gesture, President Emmerson Mnangagwa quietly entered the National Assembly and took his seat. He did not come to deliver a formal address, nor to preside over a state event. He came to watch, to listen, and to sit among lawmakers during a routine session. […]
Read More Churches Empowered to Drive Development: Faith Sector Rises to the Vision 2030 Mandate
By AldridgeDzvene Zimbabwe’s development path is gaining renewed momentum, with faith institutions now standing at the centre of the national transformation agenda. At a landmark session during the National Multi-Faith Economic Dialogue held at the ZANU PF Headquarters in Harare, Special Presidential Investment Advisor Dr. Paul Tungwarara launched a faith-based empowerment initiative under the Presidential […]
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President Mnangagwa presides over burial of national hero, Dr Sydney Gata
The burial of national hero, the late Executive Chairman of ZESA Holdings, Dr. Sydney Gata, is set for today, with His Excellency President ED Mnangagwa expected to preside over the proceedings. Thousands are anticipated to pay their last respects to the respected power and infrastructure development guru. Dr. Gata, who passed away at the age […]
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Zimbabwe’s Revised GDP Signals Leap Towards Upper-Middle Income Status as Debt Ratio Drops and Fiscal Discipline Holds
Zimbabwe’s economy is showing signs of robust growth and fiscal stability following the recent rebasing of its Gross Domestic Product (GDP) by ZIMSTAT, which now places the 2024 GDP at ZWL168.5 trillion, or approximately US$44.4 billion. This marks a significant leap from the earlier estimate of ZWL133.7 trillion (US$35.2 billion), underscoring the expansion of economic […]
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Zimbabwean Firms Expand Regional Footprint as Zambia Trade Links Strengthen
By Aldridge Dzvene | Positive Eye News Zimbabwe’s regional trade aspirations under the Southern African Development Community (SADC) industrialisation agenda are taking solid shape, with local companies making strategic inroads into Zambia’s growing market. The country’s presence at the upcoming Zambia Agricultural and Commercial Show later this month underscores not only Zimbabwe’s export readiness but […]
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Chief Chinamhora XVI Declares War on Land Barons, Drug Abuse in Development-Focused Installation
By Aldridge Dzvene | Positive Eye News | Domboshava The echoes of traditional drums and ceremonial ululation were loud at Makumbe Visitation Mission in Domboshava, but louder still were the calls for accountability, cultural revival, and urgent development. Following nearly a decade of leadership vacuum, the installation of Chief Chinamhora XVI, born Richard Jeyi, marked […]
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ZimParks Launches Landmark Wildlife Translocation Drive to Revive Matusadona Ecosystem
In a bold and science-driven move to reinvigorate Zimbabwe’s protected ecosystems, the Zimbabwe Parks and Wildlife Management Authority (ZimParks), in collaboration with the African Parks Network and The Matusadona Conservation Trust, has embarked on a multi-year wildlife translocation programme to restore the ecological integrity of Matusadona National Park (MNP) and the broader Sebungwe landscape. The […]
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