Author: Aldridge
Africa Must Reclaim Its Voice: President Mnangagwa Challenges the Continent to Own Its Narrative at ESARBICA 2025
Standing before archivists, scholars, policymakers, and cultural custodians from across Eastern and Southern Africa, President Emmerson Mnangagwa used the opening of the 28th ESARBICA Conference in Victoria Falls to issue a bold and urgent call: Africa must reclaim the power to tell its own story. In a continent long silenced and misrepresented by colonial distortions, […]
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Vision Group’s Takeover of Tongaat Hulett Heralds New Era for Zimbabwe’s Sugar Industry
In the sweltering plains of Zimbabwe’s Lowveld, a new chapter is being written, one rich in promise and sweetened with hope. The country’s sugar industry, a vital cog in the national economy and the heartbeat of Masvingo Province, is undergoing a much-needed transformation, catalysed by the arrival of Vision Group as the new owner of […]
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Zimbabwe’s Golden Leaf Breaks Billion-Dollar Barrier, Cementing Global Status and Reviving Rural Fortunes
Zimbabwe has rewritten its agricultural history. For the first time ever, tobacco farmers in the country have delivered over 299 million kilogrammes of tobacco in a single marketing season, earning more than US$1 billion. This remarkable feat, achieved as of Day 71 of the 2024–2025 season, not only surpasses the previous record of 296 million […]
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SADC PF Charts a Bold Course in AI Innovation, Democratic Renewal, and Inclusive Governance
From the mighty roar of the Zambezi River to the reverberating voices of determined parliamentarians, Victoria Falls did not merely host a regional summit, it embodied a historic reckoning with the past, a confrontation with the present, and a fearless march into the future. The 57th Plenary Assembly Session of the Southern African Development Community […]
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Emmanuel Matsvaire Confirmed as TIMB CEO
After guiding the ship through turbulent waters for nearly three years, Emmanuel Matsvaire has finally been handed the captain’s armband, officially appointed as Chief Executive Officer of the Tobacco Industry and Marketing Board (TIMB). It’s a moment of affirmation for both Matsvaire and an industry that has slowly been rebuilding trust. Appointed in an acting […]
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RBZ Suspends Gold Coin Sales After Successful Clearance of Stock, Eyes New Financial Instruments for Future Savings
The Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) has announced the suspension of the mop-up sale of gold coins, marking the official conclusion of one of its flagship alternative monetary tools introduced to stabilise inflation and provide a store of value for investors amid currency turbulence. In a press statement issued on 16 June 2025, RBZ Governor […]
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Transforming the Fields: Climate-Smart Innovation Platforms Drive Agricultural Revival in Southern Zimbabwe
In the heart of southern Zimbabwe, where scorching heat, erratic rainfall, and drought have long plagued rural livelihoods, a silent revolution is taking root. Across five provinces, an ambitious project is not just helping smallholder farmers survive climate change, it is helping them thrive. Powered by the Government of Zimbabwe, with support from the Green […]
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SADC Ministers to Chart New Path for Regional Transformation Through Education, Innovation, and Indigenous Knowledge
As regional cooperation deepens in response to the challenges and opportunities of a rapidly evolving global landscape, Southern Africa is poised for a transformative dialogue. On 20 June 2025, the Republic of Zimbabwe will host the SADC Joint Meeting of Ministers Responsible for Education and Training and Science, Technology and Innovation in Harare, a gathering […]
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ZiG Confidence Grows as Reserve Bank Assures Public of Cash Availability and StabilityBy
In a move aimed at quelling public concern and strengthening confidence in Zimbabwe’s newly introduced currency, the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) has reaffirmed that there is sufficient ZiG, both in electronic and physical form, available to meet current and future transactional needs across the country. The announcement, made via a press statement by RBZ […]
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From Parched to Prosperous: Nyamahumba’s Green Revolution Sparks Hope for Rural Zimbabwe
In the rolling hills of Eastern Zimbabwe, where dry soil and water scarcity once defined daily life, Nyamahumba Village 2B has blossomed into a symbol of resilience and rural transformation. Just a year ago, villagers, especially women, endured long, punishing walks of up to five kilometres to access water from unprotected sources. Today, thanks to […]
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