Zimbabwe produced a record 354.9 million kilograms of tobacco this year and generated more than $1 billion in earnings for the first time. The Tobacco Industry and Marketing Board attributed the achievement to climate-smart agriculture and expanded irrigation after drought reduced 2023 output to 232 million kilograms. Growers transplanted more than 15,600 hectares of irrigated tobacco as of Sept. 26, representing an 11.5 percent increase from the previous year.
The sector increased value-added tobacco production from 2 percent to 10.15 percent and established Africa's first nicotine extraction plant. Zimbabwe will host the inaugural Zimbabwe-China Tobacco Expo from Oct. 16 through Oct. 17 at the Rainbow Towers Hotel in Harare. The...
Tigere Real Estate Investment Trust paid a quarterly dividend of $519,100 on Tuesday and announced plans to acquire two income-generating properties before year-end. The Zimbabwe Stock Exchange-listed fund maintained 98.7 percent occupancy at its Highland Park Phase 1 development despite a planned tenant change.
Net property income climbed to $1.47 million for the three months ending on Sept. 30 from $1.28 million in the same period last year. Total comprehensive income reached $854,413 for the quarter, and net asset value stood at $34.03 million.
The trust issued a cautionary notice on Sept. 12 outlining expansion plans that require unitholder approval. Management attributed portfolio stability to diaspora inflows, institutional...
ZimTrade is coordinating participation for more than 20 Zimbabwean companies at the 18th Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa Business Forum and Exhibition from Oct. 6 through Oct. 9 in Nairobi. Seven companies will display products physically, while others appear through the ZimTrade pavilion at the event preceding the 24th COMESA Heads of State and Government Summit.
Chief Executive Officer Allan Majuru said the forum offers Zimbabwean enterprises opportunities to network with regional partners and establish market connections that strengthen the country's export capacity. The participation demonstrates Zimbabwe's commitment to regional integration as businesses showcase agriculture, manufacturing, leather, and tourism...
The Zimbabwe Football Association rejected Sheasham's withdrawal from the Central Region Soccer League on Monday and insisted the Gweru club remains a member until disputes are resolved through proper channels. Sheasham announced its departure on Saturday after a controversial 3-2 loss to Midlands State University dropped the team from first place in the promotion race behind Hardrock.
Club Chairman Reginald Chidawanyika alleged systematic corruption within the league administration and cited multiple instances of irregular officiating favoring rival clubs. The lawyer detailed complaints about unauthorized payments to match officials and suspicious conduct by competing teams that went unaddressed by regional authorities.
Zifa directed...
Zimbabwe's football association has set a schedule for elections across six subordinate bodies after FIFA directed the country to legitimize structures operating beyond their mandates. The Zifa Electoral Committee announced on Monday that nominations close on Oct. 21, and voting will occur between Dec. 6 and Dec. 15 across two weekends.
The elections will cover executive committees for regional men's and women's leagues, provincial leagues, beach soccer, futsal, and area zones. These bodies have remained in office since an October 2024 annual general meeting authorized extended terms without specifying when they would end.
Zifa President Nqobile Magwizi and his executive took office on Jan. 25 after the Premier Soccer League and...
Zimbabwe goalkeeper Washington Arubi remains optimistic about the Warriors' future despite their elimination from World Cup qualifying contention. The 40-year-old veteran has joined the national team camp ahead of matches against South Africa and Lesotho, fixtures that hold no qualification value but carry significant pride for the bottom-placed squad with four points.
Arubi emphasized the importance of maintaining professionalism through the remaining qualifiers while mentoring younger players toward rebuilding the program. The Marumo Gallants goalkeeper views these final games as preparation for the AFCON tournament in December rather than focusing on the missed qualification opportunity.
His recent form supports his continued...
Zimbabwe coach Takesure Chiragwi slapped his player McDonald Makuwe on Saturday at Rufaro Stadium after a disputed equalizer in a Premier Soccer League match between Dynamos and Ngezi Platinum Stars. The league condemned the incident and announced it would pursue disciplinary action against Chiragwi for the violent conduct broadcast live on television. Chiragwi apologized publicly and stepped aside from his role as Warriors assistant coach for the upcoming World Cup qualifiers to allow investigations to proceed without interference.
The coach acknowledged his actions were inappropriate and accepted full responsibility for the lapse in judgment. He spoke directly with Makuwe, who accepted the apology and expressed regret to his club and...
Chitungwiza Central Hospital commemorated 40 years of community healthcare service at a recent ceremony attended by Chief Seke and former Health Minister Obadiah Moyo. The facility opened as a Provincial General Hospital on Dec. 24, 1984, and Prime Minister Robert Mugabe inaugurated the institution on Nov. 6, 1986. The hospital now serves approximately 4.5 million residents from Chitungwiza and nearby rural communities.
Moyo served as chief executive before becoming ZANU-PF Senator for the area and praised the hospital's evolution into a teaching facility. He described the institution as more than just infrastructure and emphasized its role in caring for births and the elderly. Healthcare professionals and community members gathered to...
Romeo Kurai Pemba faces nine charges of unlawful entry after allegedly breaking into multiple government offices. Harare Magistrate Tapiwa Kuhudzai denied bail on Monday to the repeat offender who was convicted in 2016 for breaking into the Harare Magistrates Court. Prosecutor Takudzwa Jambawo alleged Pemba forced entry into the Office of the President and Cabinet at Mukwati Building on June 18 and stole computer equipment.
Authorities accuse Pemba of targeting the Zimbabwe Statistics Agency at Kaguvi Building on July 4 before striking the Ministry of Home Affairs twice in August. The thief allegedly entered Minister Kazembe Kazembe's office and took computing devices. Pemba also broke into offices handling Gender Mainstreaming on Aug...
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