Chinese investment in Zimbabwe has grown substantially, with more than 1,400 new Chinese enterprises registered since 2022, representing a projected investment value of over 10 billion dollars. Chinese Ambassador Zhou Ding shared these figures during a recent dialogue in Harare focused on aligning China’s next Five-Year Plan with Zimbabwe’s Vision 2030. He reported that bilateral trade reached 3.8 billion dollars in 2024.
Ambassador Ding stated that these trade and investment activities now support the livelihoods of over one million Zimbabweans. He highlighted several major infrastructure projects funded by China, including upgrades to the Hwange and Kariba power stations, the expansion of Victoria Falls Airport, and the construction...
The Zimbabwean government is recapitalizing its Department of Roads to enhance national road construction and maintenance. According to the Ministry of Transport and Infrastructural Development, this initiative involves installing asphalt plants in all ten provinces to produce premix for road repairs and major projects. Work on the first plant in the Harare Metropolitan Province is already advanced.
Transport Minister Felix Mhona recently informed the Senate that the government is considering assuming control of all roads from local authorities. This proposed move, which would require parliamentary approval, aims to address poor road conditions and coordination issues. The Ministry also confirmed the ongoing resuscitation of 108 Road...
International development agencies report that Zimbabwe is nearing its zero hunger goal through climate-smart agriculture and sustained investment in resilient food systems. Following the official World Food Day opening at Matopos Research Institute, the Lands Permanent Secretary Professor Obert Jiri stated that the country's food system transformation was accelerating. He noted that climate-proof practices and partnerships with organizations like IFAD and FAO were building a system capable of withstanding climate shocks.
An IFAD representative, Joylyn Ndoro, confirmed significant progress in developing resilient rural livelihoods. She reported that IFAD had invested nearly 400 million dollars in Zimbabwe since 1980, supporting...
Zimbabwe's tourism sector has become the nation's leading economic contributor, officials announced at a recent Hospitality Summit. Representing Tourism Minister Barbra Rwodzi, Permanent Secretary Dr. Takaruza Munyanyiwa stated the industry faces a historic opportunity following its international recognition. He reported that tourism now leads in GDP growth, surpassing mining and agriculture.
Statistics indicated a 9 percent rise in international arrivals and a 20.9 percent increase in domestic travel for part of the year, generating 922 million dollars in revenue. Minister Rwodzi outlined a strategic plan involving digital transformation and sustainability, adding that tourism fees would be cut by up to fifty percent. Hospitality...
President Emmerson Mnangagwa has commissioned the multi-million-dollar Cut Rag Processing plant, marking a significant step in Zimbabwe's re-industrialization. Industry and Commerce Minister Mangaliso Ndlovu stated that the facility demonstrated the nation's economic progress and modernization agenda. He described the plant as utilizing advanced manufacturing systems, including architectural intelligence for quality control and predictive maintenance.
Minister Ndlovu credited the President's leadership for fostering an investment-friendly climate. He noted that the new facility would enhance Zimbabwe's competitiveness in international tobacco markets and generate widespread benefits for farmers and related industries. The company's...
The Zimbabwe Mining Development Corporation has formalized an Integrity Pledge with the Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission, reinforcing its commitment to ethical governance. ZMDC General Manager Blessed Chitambira stated that integrity forms the foundation of the organization, emphasizing the need to do what is right even without supervision. He described the pledge as a call to action for employees to embody honesty, accountability, and respect.
Board Chair Peter Chimboza framed the commitment as a promise to uphold personal ethics and contribute to societal well-being, encouraging staff to become role models through ethical leadership. This initiative is part of a broader anti-corruption campaign that has seen over 27,000 similar...
A senior government official has challenged local media to abandon outdated stereotypes and narratives that undermine national efforts. Jonathan Gandari, a chief director within the Information Ministry, stated that journalists should act as narrators of the country's progress. He emphasized that the government seeks truthful testimonies from grassroots communities, not propaganda, and that these realities should be reported openly and honestly.
Gandari highlighted several sectors as pillars of national development, citing unprecedented growth in mining and a regained status as a regional breadbasket in agriculture. He also pointed to Education 5.0, describing it as a model that transforms learning institutions into centers of...
The Association of Healthcare Funders of Zimbabwe has formally accused Omnipath Medical Laboratories of operating an unauthorized sample collection point from a vehicle inside Parirenyatwa Group of Hospitals. In a letter to the hospital's chief medical officer, Dr. Tsitsi Magure, the association stated its investigators verified the illicit setup within the hospital's casualty area.
AHFoZ alleged the operation facilitated improper referral incentives for healthcare professionals, a practice it described as a violation of medical ethics and illegal. The association has suspended Omnipath's registration indefinitely and escalated the matter to the relevant professional council for regulatory scrutiny.
It is now demanding that...
Chief Mutasa has issued a strong warning to individuals falsely claiming to be village heads within his area, stating that their actions are illegal and disruptive. He specifically identified Nhamo Chindondondo and Lazarus Nyamunokora for impersonating leaders and undermining the authority of the legitimate Village Head Machingura and Headwoman Muredzwa.
The chief clarified that only his office holds the power to appoint or remove village heads, displaying an official certificate confirming Machingura's government-recognized position. He condemned the accused for creating confusion by holding unauthorized meetings, collecting money for rituals, and causing villagers to ignore official gatherings.
Chief Mutasa emphasized that...
