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By Dickson Bandera HARARE — The Airports Company of Zimbabwe (ACZ) has reconstituted its board, bringing in a corporate finance specialist, a retired senior police officer and an engineer as the State-owned aviation company moves to strengthen governance and accelerate airport infrastructure development. The new board took effect on August 21 following appointments by the... The post ACZ board…
HARARE — Zimbabwe is moving to expand the number of women trained as mediators and negotiators as the country prepares to use its United Nations Security Council role to push women’s participation higher on the global peace and security agenda. The initiative emerged as Women Affairs, Community, Small and Medium Enterprises Development Minister Monica Mutsvangwa... The post Zimbabwe Targets More…
Divers during the rescue mission in Kariba By Dickson Bandera The first major arrest over Zimbabwe’s deadliest maritime disaster has opened a new chapter in the investigation into the sinking of the Mbuya Nehanda, with a senior RIDA official now in custody as authorities probe how a ferry carrying far more people than its approved... The post Kariba Ferry Disaster: RIDA Boss in Custody as…
Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission Stand at the ZAS 2026 By Dickson Bandera The Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission (ZACC) is using the 116th edition of the Zimbabwe Agricultural Show to raise public awareness on the dangers of corruption and promote greater accountability across the agricultural sector. The Commission is encouraging members of the public attending the show to... The post ZACC…
ULAANBAATAR, Mongolia — The Zimbabwe Parks and Wildlife Management Authority (ZimParks) is participating in the 17th Conference of the Parties (COP17) to the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD), where global leaders and experts are discussing solutions to land degradation, desertification and drought. ZimParks Director General Prof Edson Gandiwa and Director of Operations…
By Dickson Bandera Zimbabwe has moved to avert a potential HIV treatment crisis among thousands of citizens returning from South Africa, with more than 42 500 returnees screened at Beitbridge as authorities seek to ensure that people living with HIV do not fall off treatment. The Ministry of Health and Child Care said it had... The post 42 501 Returnees Screened as Zimbabwe Moves to Head Off HIV…
By Dickson Bandera Women, women’s groups and aspiring female entrepreneurs are being encouraged to visit the National Training Centre for Rural Women (NTCRW) stand at the Zimbabwe Agricultural Show in Harare and explore practical skills that can be turned into businesses and sustainable sources of income. The call is being made under the Ministry of... The post Women Urged to Turn Skills Into…
Justice Chinamhora poses for a group photo with officers from the ZICC at the Zimbabwe Agricultural Show 2026 edition PicCredit: ZICC By Dickson Bandera HARARE — The Zimbabwe Independent Complaints Commission (ZICC) is taking its message of accountability, integrity and public confidence directly to the people at the Zimbabwe Agricultural Show 2026 with its stand... The post ZICC Takes…
By Brenda Mazhambe VICTORIA FALLS — Zimbabwe is set to host more than 45 African countries for the 8th Meeting of the International Solar Alliance (ISA) Regional Committee of the African Region, with the country using the high-level gathering to accelerate the adoption of solar energy and strengthen renewable energy capacity across the continent. The... The post Zimbabwe Hosts ISA Regional Meeting…
By Dickson Bandera HARARE — Businessman Sir Wicknell Chivayo says he wants to donate 10 brand-new bulletproof Toyota Fortuner vehicles and US$250,000 worth of specialised tactical and protective equipment to CID Homicide in recognition of the department’s role in bringing to justice a gang that terrorised his in-laws in a high-profile armed robbery last year.... The post Sir Wicknell Chivayo Seeks…
By Dickson Bandera PRETORIA, 21 August 2026 — Zimbabwe and South Africa have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on arts, culture and heritage, paving the way for deeper cooperation in the development of the Museum of African Liberation in Harare. The agreement was signed during the Heads of State Summit of the Fourth Session... The post Zimbabwe, South Africa Sign Pact on Museum of African…
By Dickson Bandera Dravental Car Hire & Tours is set to turn the fairways into a platform for youth empowerment when it stages its inaugural golf day at Wingate Golf Club in Borrowdale, Harare, on September 3. The tournament, running under the theme “Powering the Future, Driving Impact”, is expected to bring together golfers, corporates... The post Dravental Golf Day to Mobilise Support for Youth…
By Reginald Tapfumaneyi HARARE– The Indonesian Ambassador to Zimbabwe and Zambia, H.E. Arief Hidayat has expressed gratitude for the strong relations between Indonesia and both African countries. Ambassador Hidayat made the remarks while celebrating Indonesia’s 81st Independence Day at his Colne Valley residence on Monday 17 August. Addressing Indonesian Catholic priests and sisters based in...…
Minister of Higher and Tertiary Education, Innovation, Science and Technology Development, Hon. Dr. Frederick Shava By Staff Writer Zimbabwe’s drive to transform its education system through Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM), innovation and inclusive learning gathered momentum on Thursday as 914 graduates were capped at the 39th Graduation and Prize Giving Ceremony of…
By Dickson Bandera Mongameli “Smaller” Tshuma has officially signed for Hardrock FC. However, the exciting attacker will remain with Highlanders FC until the end of the 2026 season before completing his move in 2027. Founded in 1926, Highlanders FC—popularly known as Bosso—is Zimbabwe’s oldest and one of its most successful football clubs. The Bulawayo giants... The post One of Bosso’s brightest…
By Dickson Bandera HARARE – Zimbabwe has signed a US$66.9 million Commercial Joint Venture Agreement to develop bulk infrastructure in the Masuwe Special Economic Zone, a strategic investment expected to expand Victoria Falls’ tourism capacity, unlock large-scale private investment and reinforce the city’s position as one of Africa’s leading tourism and investment destinations. The agreement,...…
By Dickson Bandera GOKWE – The Government has reaffirmed the strategic role of religious tourism in driving Zimbabwe’s heritage-based tourism economy, with the Zion Christian Church (ZCC) Golden Jubilee celebrations at Defe in Gokwe emerging as a model of how faith-based gatherings can stimulate economic growth, preserve cultural heritage and promote inclusive community development. Speaking...…
By Staff Reporter HARARE – The City of Harare has stepped up its campaign against illegal land occupations, with councillors undertaking a joint inspection of Ingwe Farm where suspected land barons are unlawfully subdividing and selling residential stands. The fact-finding visit brought together members of the Council’s Education, Housing and Community Services and Licensing Committee,... The post…
By Dickson Bandera VICTORIA FALLS – Zimbabwe’s tourism sector continues to record growing investor confidence, with enhanced air connectivity opening the country’s skies to more regional and international travellers in line with the Government’s Vision 2030 agenda. The latest milestone was marked by the arrival of Fastjet Zimbabwe’s new 168-seat Airbus A320 in Victoria Falls,... The post Growing…
By Brenda Mazhambe HARARE – Zimbabweans living in the diaspora will engage with Government ministries, financial institutions, the private sector and development partners during the second edition of Zimbabwe Diaspora Week 2026, which runs from 3 to 9 August at various venues in Harare and Mashonaland East Province. The week-long programme will officially open on... The post Government, Private…
By Dickson Bandera Rainbow Tourism Group (RTG) has declared an interim dividend of US$1.2 million after delivering one of the strongest half-year financial performances in its history, underlining the hospitality giant’s robust earnings growth, resilient operations and growing confidence in Zimbabwe’s tourism sector. The dividend, comprising US$650,000 payable in United States dollars and the…
By Dickson Bandera Rainbow Tourism Group (RTG) has invested US$2.5 million to refurbish and expand Montclair Resort and Conference in Nyanga, increasing its accommodation capacity from 85 to 110 rooms as it moves to strengthen tourism and conferencing business in Zimbabwe’s Eastern Highlands. The refurbishment is expected to enable the resort to host larger conferences,... The post RTG Invests…
