A Belarusian defense official wants deeper ties with Zimbabwe beyond just military agreements. Lieutenant General Viktor Khrenin, leading a delegation, met with President Mnangagwa after signing pacts on security with Defense Minister Oppah Muchinguri-Kashiri. He stated his goal was to strengthen military and technical cooperation between the two nations.
Khrenin suggested expanding collaboration into areas like industrial development and agriculture. He noted many potential sectors for mutual growth remain unexplored. The two countries have a history of high-level visits, with both presidents traveling to each other's capitals in recent years. Their existing partnership includes a farm mechanization project aimed at boosting...
A senior sports official says the upcoming under-19 cricket world cup is a major moment for the continent. Acting Permanent Secretary Cynthia Mawema called the 2026 tournament, co-hosted by Zimbabwe and Namibia, a celebration of African cricket that will leave a lasting impact. She made the remarks during the trophy launch in Harare.
The event will feature sixteen teams, including first-time participant Tanzania. Zimbabwe Cricket vice chairman Sylvester Matshaka expressed pride in hosting the future stars of the sport. Tournament director Hamilton Masakadza confirmed that venues in Harare and Bulawayo are ready, with free entry for all matches. The trophy will tour several Zimbabwean cities ahead of the games.
Zimbabwe's team is in a...
Gwanda just opened a new central travel hub, cleaning up the downtown area. The facility, a joint project between the town and a local investor named Cabangani Dylan Mangena, serves as a main bus terminal for regional and local routes. Provincial Minister Albert Nguluvhe officially opened it.
The center has proper waiting areas, shops, and solar lights. Commuters and drivers say it’s a major upgrade from the old, broken-down terminus where people waited on the roadside. A passenger, Prudence Ncube, mentioned that the shelter and benches make waiting safer and more comfortable. Transport operator Trust Tshuma noted it reduced chaotic, illegal pick-up spots.
Mayor Thulani Moyo said this is part of a bigger push to modernize the town's...
Officials plan to overhaul fees and licenses for broadcast and telecom companies. Information Minister Jenfan Muswere stated that this review aims to lower data and calling costs for consumers. The process will target mobile networks, internet providers, and various radio and television services.
The government believes current regulatory fees are too high, forcing businesses to pass expenses to customers. This initiative seeks to simplify permits and cut bureaucratic overlap between ministries. It follows similar reviews in other economic sectors like agriculture and transport. The broader goal is to improve the business climate by reducing operational hurdles for companies.
Zimbabwe's Vice President Constantino Chiwenga is heading to India to bolster economic and cultural links. Ambassador Stella Nkomo confirmed the visit, noting India ranks as a top trading partner. The trip aims to address a trade imbalance, with Zimbabwe seeking to increase its agricultural exports. Recent data shows exports to India grew significantly, but still lag far behind imports of Indian machinery.
A major cultural component involves a delegation of historians and archivists. They will document historical figures from the Munhumutapa Empire, specifically sons of kings who became Catholic priests in 15th century Goa. This includes tracing the story of Father Miguel and others like Father Constantino. The broader goal is to...
A government push is underway to formalize urban farming. Lands Minister Anxious Masuka calls this practice urban cultivation, framing it as vital for national food security. He noted cities like Harare consume huge amounts of food but lack formal growing systems. A new Urban Cultivation Development Plan is being created to guide the sector.
The plan includes establishing regulated city markets so urban farmers get fair value. Provincial Minister Charles Tawengwa echoed the need for a formal policy framework. Support is already rolling out, with an agriculture agency providing seeds and fertilizer for thousands of hectares in the province. Officials believe structuring this activity will boost local supply chains and livelihoods.
Harare is seeing a major spike in Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease cases. City health officials report over fifteen hundred infections, mostly in kids under ten years old. Health Minister Douglas Mombeshora and Harare Health Director Prosper Chonzi confirmed the outbreak, calling the viral illness generally mild and not likely to cause deaths.
The disease spreads through contact with blister fluids or other direct means. Officials believe the current school break will help slow transmission. They emphasized basic hygiene like handwashing to prevent further spread. The infection is common among young children and typically clears up on its own without needing hospital care. Authorities are monitoring the situation but stress it remains...
A Zesa subsidiary is partnering with a Chinese company to make smart meters and other electrical gear locally. Zesa Enterprises, known as Zent, plans to work with Shanghai Jingdao Electric Company under a public-private deal approved by the Cabinet. Information Minister Jenfan Muswere announced the project, which will establish a plant for manufacturing switchgears, smart meters, and electric vehicle chargers.
Officials say this will reduce imports and save foreign currency. The smart meters should help the power utility improve its billing and revenue collection. The move also aims to position the country as a regional supplier. Separately, Zent is massively boosting its transformer production, targeting ten thousand units a year...
OK Zimbabwe, the country's major retailer, is in serious financial trouble. Their latest report shows a massive net loss of over seventeen million dollars. Chairman Herbert Nkala acknowledged an extremely difficult period. Revenue absolutely cratered, dropping over eighty percent as sales volume fell off a cliff.
The company is stuck in a brutal cycle with no easy cash. It owes suppliers over twenty-two million dollars and cannot pay them on time, which means shelves stay empty. They are leaning heavily on expensive short-term loans and overdrafts just to keep the lights on, with finance costs rising. High operating expenses, like a huge utilities bill for backup power, made the loss even deeper.
A rescue plan involving a rights issue...
