Positive Development
Zimbabwe Charts a Coordinated Route to Middle-Income Status
By Aldridge Dzvene | Positive Eye News In what stands as a pivotal shift from crisis containment to transformative planning, Zimbabwe has unveiled the final phase of its national development architecture, the National Development Strategy 2 (NDS2). This ambitious strategy is more than just a policy document; it is a bold declaration of intent to […]
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ZIMBABWE MARKS MILESTONE IN ROAD INFRASTRUCTURE WITH TRABABLAS INTERCHANGE COMMISSIONING
Zimbabwe is set to make a historic leap in modernising its transport infrastructure with the official opening of the state-of-the-art Trabablas Interchange this Friday. The multi-million-dollar project, situated at the confluence of Simon Mazorodze Road, Chitungwiza Road, and High Glen Road in Harare, stands as a testament to the Second Republic’s ambitious infrastructure drive. It […]
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Cementing Rural Transformation: Magunje Rises as a Beacon of Industrial Growth
The winds of rural transformation are sweeping across Zimbabwe, and in the quiet farming community of Magunje, Mashonaland West, that vision is beginning to take physical shape. With earthmovers at work and optimism running high, Chinese firm Whi-Zim is laying the foundation for a billion-dollar cement manufacturing plant that is poised to redefine the economic […]
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Presidential Youth Fund Ushers in a New Era of Economic Empowerment for Zimbabwean Youth
The handover of tipper trucks by President Emmerson Mnangagwa under the US$2 million Presidential Youth Fund signals a bold and practical approach to youth empowerment, one that focuses on sustainability, productivity, and economic inclusion. This milestone reflects the growing momentum of the Second Republic’s vision to uplift young people, not merely through promises, but through […]
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David Whitehead Textiles Revival Signals Resurgence of Zimbabwe’s Textile Industry
The revitalization of David Whitehead Textiles, a key player in Zimbabwe’s textile sector, marks a significant milestone in the country’s broader economic recovery strategy. With a US$20 million capital injection from Agri Value Chain Zimbabwe (AVCZ), the company has transitioned from near collapse to operating at 60 percent capacity, underscoring the potential of value chain […]
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President Mnangagwa Launches Presidential Youth Empowerment Scheme to Boost Youth Participation in Economic Development
President Emmerson Mnangagwa has officially launched the Presidential Youth Empowerment Scheme under the theme “Fuel Youth: Ignite the Future” at the Harare International Conference Centre (HICC). The initiative underscores the government’s commitment to youth development and economic empowerment, aligning with Zimbabwe’s Vision 2030. Addressing attendees, the President emphasized that the scheme was shaped by engagements […]
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US$2 Million Presidential Youth Empowerment Scheme Launched
By Godfrey Bonda Harare – His Excellency, President Dr. Emmerson Dambudzo Mnangagwa, officially launched the Presidential Youth Empowerment Scheme yesterday. The launch was held under the theme: “Under the theme: Fuel the Youth and Ignite the Future.” President Mnangagwa emphasized that his administration is a listening government committed to delivering on its promises. “It is […]
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Government Kicks Off Rehabilitation of Murambinda-Birchenough Bridge Road
The government has initiated the rehabilitation of the Murambinda-Birchenough Bridge Road, marking a significant step in the Second Republic’s efforts to modernize the country’s road network. The 120-kilometer stretch is now under construction, with the contractor already on site working on the first phase of the project. Residents have welcomed the development, citing the challenges […]
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President’s Vision for Zim’s Industrial Future Takes Shape with $3.6B Energy Park Project
President Emmerson Mnangagwa launched the US$3.6 billion Palm River Energy Metallurgical Special Economic Zone and Industrial Park in Beitbridge, marking a major milestone in Zimbabwe’s industrialization drive under the Second Republic. The ambitious project includes a coking plant with an annual one-million-tonne coke production capacity, a ferrochrome smelting plant producing 100,000 tonnes of high-carbon ferrochrome, […]
Read More President Unveils US$3.6B Palm River Energy Industrial Park
President Emmerson Mnangagwa presided over the groundbreaking ceremony of the Palm River Energy Industrial Park in Beitbridge on 24 February 2025, marking the launch of one of Zimbabwe’s most ambitious industrial projects. With a US$3.6 billion investment, the project will be developed in two phases, starting with an initial US$237 million injection in the first […]
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