Day: January 12, 2026
Mutare Set to Deepen Its Role as an Integrated Agro-Industrial Hub
By Aldridge Dzvene MUTARE — With sustained economic activity already underway across agriculture, forestry and manufacturing, Mutare is increasingly positioned to evolve into one of Zimbabwe’s most integrated agro-industrial centres, as targeted empowerment funding and government support begin to scale up existing production systems. The region’s strength lies in its dual-economy structure, where farming is […]
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Batoka Power Project Anchors Zimbabwe–Zambia Energy Security Drive
Zimbabwe and Zambia are accelerating efforts to close persistent electricity supply gaps, with the 2 400 megawatt Batoka Power Project emerging as a cornerstone of long-term regional energy security under National Development Strategy 2 (NDS2). Situated on the Zambezi River, the Batoka Hydro-Electric Scheme will deliver 1 200MW to Zimbabwe and 1 200MW to Zambia, […]
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Govt, Miners Align on 2026 Gold Output Drive
HARARE — Government has intensified engagements with gold miners as Zimbabwe sharpens focus on meeting its 2026 gold production targets, underscoring the mineral’s central role in foreign currency generation, economic stability and industrial growth. The discussions bring together policymakers, large-scale producers and small-scale miners, who collectively account for the bulk of national gold deliveries. Authorities […]
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ZIMRA Warns Taxpayers of Impersonation Scam
The Zimbabwe Revenue Authority (ZIMRA) has issued a public notice 4 of 2026 warning taxpayers of fraudsters impersonating its employees. The fake officials are posing as ZIMRA representatives, putting taxpayers at risk of financial loss. ZIMRA emphasizes that its officials carry verifiable identification and conduct all interactions lawfully and with proper documentation. The authority advised […]
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Shangwe Cultural Village as a Catalyst for Cultural Economy and Rural Development
The near-completion and handover of the Shangwe Cultural Village in Gokwe North marks a strategic milestone under the National Development Strategy 2 (NDS2), signalling Government’s commitment to transforming culture into a viable economic asset. Beyond heritage preservation, the project positions Shangwe culture as a driver of inclusive growth, rural tourism, and creative industry development. From […]
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Minister Mhona Urges Motorists to Prioritize Safety as Schools Reopen
The Minister of Transport and Infrastructure Development, Honourable Felix Mhona, has issued a urgent appeal to motorists to prioritize safety on the roads as schools reopen for the first term on Tuesday, January 13, 2026. The call comes in the wake of a tragic festive season, which saw 100 people lose their lives in accidents […]
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Ruwa Town Secretary, Stakeholders Hold Tree Planting Day at Chiremba Grounds
Story by Godfrey M. Bonda Ruwa – The Ruwa Town Secretary, together with various stakeholders, yesterday took part in a tree planting exercise at Chiremba Grounds, despite wet weather conditions that restricted sporting activities on the pitch. One of the stakeholders commended participants for braving the rains, noting that although games could not proceed as […]
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