Day: September 24, 2025
Chakwera Concedes Defeat in Malawi Elections, Pledges Peaceful Transfer of Power
Malawi’s President Lazarus Chakwera has conceded defeat in the country’s general elections, acknowledging that his rival, former President Peter Mutharika, has built an insurmountable lead. In a televised address, Chakwera said it was his duty to respect both the constitution and the will of the people. “It is only right that I concede defeat out […]
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President Mnangagwa Reorganises ZANU PF Politburo
HARARE – President and First Secretary of ZANU PF, Cde Dr Emmerson Dambudzo Mnangagwa, has announced a reorganisation of the Party’s Politburo in line with Article 9 Section 65 of the Party Constitution as read with Section 67. The changes, which take immediate effect, see Cde Adv Jacob Mudenda appointed Secretary-General, while Cde Patrick Chinamasa […]
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From Subsistence to Global Markets: Smallholder Farmers Seize New Opportunities
Smallholder farmers in Zimbabwe have always formed the backbone of rural survival, yet their contribution to national and global markets has remained marginal. Limited irrigation, weak market linkages, and vulnerability to climate shocks have kept many tied to subsistence production, struggling to break into competitive value chains. That narrative is beginning to shift, as more […]
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Breaking the Cycle: Identity as a Pathway to Dignity and Inclusion
In Zimbabwe, possessing identity documents such as birth certificates and national identification cards is more than a formality; it is the gateway to full citizenship. Yet for many, particularly in rural and marginalised communities, the absence of such documents has meant exclusion from education, health care, employment, and even the ability to exercise fundamental rights. […]
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First Capital to Sell Makasa Sun Hotel, Formerly Kingdom Hotel
First Capital Bank (FCA) is in negotiations to dispose of Makasa Sun Hotel, formerly known as Kingdom Hotel in Victoria Falls, after reaching an agreement with its co-shareholder to sell. The bank issued a cautionary statement to stakeholders, noting: “The Directors of First Capital Bank Limited wish to inform shareholders and the investing public that […]
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