Positive Development
Dorowa Nears Commissioning as Zimbabwe Targets Fertiliser Self-Sufficiency Under NDS2
Zimbabwe’s push for agricultural self-sufficiency is gaining momentum, with Dorowa Minerals now on the brink of full commissioning following a major capital injection from the Mutapa Investment Fund. The Dorowa plant, currently 95 percent complete, is expected to come online in May 2026, marking a critical milestone in the country’s efforts to reduce dependence on […]
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Zimbabwe–Zambia Rail Corridor Deal Signals New Era for Regional Trade and Mineral Logistics
Harare — Zimbabwe and Zambia have moved decisively to reshape regional transport and trade dynamics following the signing of a landmark railway agreement that is set to unlock mineral value chains and significantly improve logistics efficiency across Southern Africa. The agreement, signed by the Minister of Transport and Infrastructural Development, Felix Tapiwa Mhona, and his […]
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Steel War Looms as South Africa Tightens Tariffs Amid Zimbabwe’s Industrial Rise
Story by Aldridge Dzvene Harare – The regional steel sector is entering a decisive phase as South Africa moves to fortify its domestic industry while Zimbabwe’s rapidly expanding production capacity begins to assert itself within the Southern African market, placing the dynamics of trade, industrial policy and regional integration under intense scrutiny. Recent developments by […]
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Road Rehabilitation Gains Momentum Under NDS2 as Key Tourism Corridor Takes Shape
Zimbabwe’s infrastructure modernisation drive under National Development Strategy 2 (NDS2) continues to gather pace, with significant progress recorded on the rehabilitation of the Bulawayo–Hwange–Victoria Falls road, a strategic corridor critical to tourism, trade, and regional connectivity. As of March 2026, government assessments indicate that the large scale project, spanning approximately 440 kilometres, is now firmly […]
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Zimbabwe Launches National Artificial Intelligence Strategy to Drive Digital Transformation and Innovation
Zimbabwe has taken a decisive step toward embracing the Fourth Industrial Revolution following the launch of the National Artificial Intelligence Strategy for Zimbabwe 2026–2030 at the Parliament of Zimbabwe in Mt Hampden, Harare, Zimbabwe, with the initiative positioning artificial intelligence as a key driver of innovation, economic growth and national development. The strategy was unveiled […]
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Transport Minister Hon Adv Felix Mhona Highlights Impact of Road Rehabilitation on Economic Growth
By Otillia Makomo HARARE, Zimbabwe’s ongoing road rehabilitation programme is increasingly transforming the country’s economic landscape by improving connectivity, reducing transportation costs, and stimulating industrial and agricultural growth across various sectors of the economy. The initiative is being spearheaded by the Government through the Emergency Road Rehabilitation Programme Phase 2, a national infrastructure drive designed […]
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Munhumutapa Challenge Cup Signals Structural Shift in Zimbabwe’s Football Economy
By Aldridge Dzvene The launch of the ZIFA Munhumutapa Challenge Cup marks a significant turning point in Zimbabwe’s football landscape, introducing a structured framework designed to transform the sport from fragmented competitions into a cohesive national ecosystem capable of driving economic and social development. Speaking during the official launch at the Celebration Centre in Harare, […]
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Zimbabwe’s Monetary Reforms Gain Traction as Currency Stability, Export Growth and Confidence Build Momentum
Story by Aldridge Dzvene Zimbabwe’s ongoing monetary transformation is showing signs of moving beyond early turbulence toward credible macroeconomic stability, underpinned by comprehensive reforms, strengthened foreign exchange inflows and expanding public confidence in the domestic currency framework. These developments, reflected in stakeholder consultations, currency reforms and rising export performance, mark a meaningful step in shoring […]
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Afreximbank Trade Centre Nears Completion as Zimbabwe Positions Itself as a Regional Trade Powerhouse
Zimbabwe’s industrial transformation agenda under the National Development Strategy 2 (NDS2) is gaining fresh momentum as the Afreximbank African Trade Centre (HAATC) in Harare nears completion, marking one of the most significant trade-facilitation investments in the country in recent years. Valued at between US$80 million and US$100 million, the 35,000-square-metre complex is designed not merely […]
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Minister Felix Mhona Showcases Zimbabwe’s AI Driven Transport Reforms at 88th Inland Transport Committee Session
Story By Otillia Makomo Zimbabwe’s transport modernisation drive received strong international visibility as Transport and Infrastructural Development Minister Felix Mhona addressed the 88th Session of the Inland Transport Committee in Geneva, Switzerland, positioning the country as an emerging adopter of smart, data driven and automation based inland transport systems. Delivering his address under the theme […]
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