Author: John Tanyanyiwa
Binga Restoration Aims to Reclaim Land Livelihoods and Identity
In Binga, the word restoration is often spoken of in environmental circles, but for the local communities it carries a weight that goes beyond trees, soil, and water. It speaks of lost livelihoods, disrupted cultural ties, and the daily struggle to adapt to a changing climate. The recent training workshop led by Wildlife Conservation Action […]
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Zimbabwe’s Security Council Bid Signals Renewed Push for Global Influence
Zimbabwe has formally entered the race for a non-permanent seat on the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) for the 2027–2028 term, positioning itself as a champion of multilateralism, peace, and inclusivity in international governance. The announcement, made by Foreign Affairs and International Trade Minister Professor Amon Murwira on behalf of President Mnangagwa during the 80th […]
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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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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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