Day: September 25, 2025
US$125m Afreximbank Facility to Boost Zimbabwe Fertiliser Industry
Zimbabwe’s drive towards agricultural self-sufficiency has received a major boost following the mobilisation of a US$125 million facility by the Mutapa Investment Fund (MIF) from the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank). The financing is expected to capacitate the entire fertiliser value chain ahead of the 2025–2026 summer cropping season. The development was revealed on Wednesday during […]
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Zimbabwe Moves to Establish Specialised Courts to Tackle Drug Abuse Crisis
Zimbabwe is taking a decisive step in the fight against drug and substance abuse, with the Judicial Service Commission (JSC) set to establish specialised courts dedicated to handling related cases. The initiative comes as drug and substance abuse continues to devastate communities, threatening public health, social stability, and the future of young people. A two-day […]
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Tobacco surge fuels forex earnings, boosts Zimbabwe economy
Zimbabwe’s tobacco industry is on course for another record-breaking year, with seedling uptake rising by 11 percent compared to last season, signaling stronger output and higher foreign currency earnings for the economy. The golden leaf remains the country’s single largest agricultural export, contributing more than 60 percent of farm export revenues and ranking second only […]
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