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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Sabi Star boosts Buhera farmers
SABI Star Mine has created a new market for smallholder horticultural farmers in Buhera North, providing them with lucrative contracts to supply fresh produce to the mine. This initiative is a significant market boost for Buhera horticultural farmers. The farmers supply a variety of fresh produce, including tomatoes, onions, ginger, cucumbers, and green vegetables, to […]
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ZANU PF Spokesperson Ambassador Christopher Mutsvangwa Hails President Mnangagwa’s Economic Leadership, Cites Development Milestones
ZANU PF Spokesperson, Ambassador Christopher Mutsvangwa, has commended President Emmerson Dambudzo Mnangagwa’s economic vision, describing it as transformative and pivotal in driving national development. Speaking at a press briefing held at the ZANU PF Headquarters in Harare on Monday, Ambassador Mutsvangwa highlighted the President’s consistent record of implementing successful projects both before and after assuming […]
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Speaker Mudenda Elevates Zimbabwe’s Global Standing
The recent visit of Hon. Advocate Jacob Francis Nzwidamilimo Mudenda, Speaker of the Parliament of Zimbabwe, to Japan marks a defining moment in Zimbabwe’s diplomatic and developmental trajectory. This was not a perfunctory tour of courtesy; it was a masterclass in parliamentary diplomacy, a calculated exercise in advancing Zimbabwe’s economic, technological, and legislative frontiers, and […]
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Tourism Ministry Faces High Vacancy Rate and Digital Delays Despite Progress in 2024
Zimbabwe’s tourism sector, a vital pillar of the economy and a top contributor to GDP, remains under pressure as the Ministry of Tourism and Hospitality Industry struggles with structural, staffing and funding challenges, according to the Portfolio Committee on Tourism and Hospitality Industry’s latest review of the 2024 third and fourth quarter budget performance. The […]
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