Month: April 2026
Honourable Jesaya’s Juru Tournament in Focus: Grassroots Sport as a Development Tool
The recent launch of a community sports tournament in Goromonzi by Honourable Emily Jesaya, Deputy Minister of Sport, Recreation, Arts and Culture, now shifts from being just an event to a broader reflection of how grassroots sport is being positioned within national development priorities. Held at Juru Council Offices, the initiative fits into a growing […]
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Bernardo Silva Bids Farewell to Manchester City After 9-Year Tenure
Manchester City and Portugal midfielder Bernardo Silva has announced his departure from the club after a remarkable 9-year stint. The 29-year-old has informed fans of his decision on social media, expressing gratitude for the support he’s received during his time at the Etihad. Silva joined City in July 2017 from AS Monaco and has been […]
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African and SADC Blocs Consolidate Positions Ahead of IPU Assembly Deliberations
By Aldridge Dzvene Deliberations at the Inter-Parliamentary Union Assembly gathered momentum on Tuesday, 14 April 2026, as African parliamentary delegations convened under structured regional platforms to refine positions on key agenda items, signalling the growing strategic coordination of the continent within global parliamentary diplomacy. Proceedings began with the Southern African Development Community Parliamentary Forum caucus […]
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Zimbabwe Deepens World Bank Engagement as Arrears Clearance Strategy Gains Diplomatic Traction
Zimbabwe’s re-engagement process with international financial institutions has entered a more decisive phase following high-level discussions with the World Bank Group Executive Director for Africa Group 1, Zarau Wendeline Kibwe, as Government intensifies efforts to unlock arrears clearance and restore access to concessional financing. The meeting forms part of a broader diplomatic and financial strategy […]
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Winter Wheat Campaign Gains Momentum as Government Drives Early Planting Strategy
Zimbabwe’s 2026 winter wheat programme is gathering strong momentum, with planting scheduled to begin on 1 May under a coordinated national push aimed at consolidating food security and sustaining recent gains in wheat self-sufficiency. Addressing stakeholders at a pre-planting meeting in Marondera, Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Lands, Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Rural Development, […]
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Komo Resin Plant Set to Transform Manicaland Economy as Completion Nears
The near completion of the Komo Pvt Ltd pine resin processing plant in Manicaland marks a significant shift in Zimbabwe’s industrialisation agenda, with the US$5 million investment now 90 percent complete and commissioning expected within the year. Beyond construction progress, the project is emerging as a strategic pillar in the country’s value addition drive, with […]
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Gastronomy and Faith Converge as Zimbabwe Deepens Cultural Tourism Drive in Highfields
By Aldridge Dzvene A powerful intersection of faith, culture and economic opportunity unfolded at Zimbabwe Grounds in Highfields, as the Johanne Masowe eChishanu Amai Traditional Cookout Competition drew thousands of congregants, highlighting a growing shift toward community-driven tourism anchored on heritage and gastronomy. The event, held under the theme Moto weChitendero, Chikafu Chetsika Dzedu, showcased […]
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Zimbabwe Strengthens Global Tourism Footprint at World Travel Market Africa 2026
By Aldridge Dzvene Cape Town, South Africa — Zimbabwe has made a confident and strategic appearance at the World Travel Market Africa 2026, currently underway in Cape Town, as the country continues to position itself as a competitive and diversified tourism destination on the global stage. The Zimbabwe delegation, comprising 22 tour operators, reflects growing […]
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Strong Support for Constitutional Amendment Bill No. 3 Declared as Dr Paul Tungwarara Addresses Mugodhi Passover Gathering in Hwedza
Story by Aldridge Dzvene Chitope Headquarters in Hwedza came alive on 14 April 2026 as thousands of Mugodhi Apostolic Church members gathered for the 2026 Passover Ceremony, one of the church’s most sacred annual events, marked by intense worship, prayer, and celebration. From the early hours of the morning, the grounds were filled with congregants […]
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Presidential Borehole Scheme Signals a New Urban Water Strategy in Budiriro North
By Aldridge Dzvene Harare — The launch of the Presidential Borehole Drilling Scheme in Budiriro North has once again placed basic service delivery at the centre of national development, with the programme framed as a practical response to the daily water needs of high-density communities and a visible extension of the development agenda led by […]
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