Invictus Energy secured US$500 million in investment guarantees from Qatar-based Al Mansour Holdings after the Qatari firm acquired a 19.9 percent stake for US$25 million. Al Mansour Holdings operates under the backing of billionaire Sheikh Mansour Bin Jabor Bin Jassim Al Thani, who recently committed US$19 billion across Zimbabwe's energy, agriculture, and tourism sectors. The investment forms part of Qatar's broader US$103 billion African expansion strategy spanning six nations. Qatar seeks economic diversification beyond hydrocarbons, which currently generate 60 percent of its gross domestic product. The Gulf state leverages approximately US$300 billion in sovereign wealth resources for these international ventures.
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The Zimbabwe International Trade Fair Company urged environmental stakeholders to transform climate threats into economic opportunities through new technology investments and sustainable practices. Dr Nicholas Ndebele addressed the 2025 Zimbabwe Climate Change Sustainability Week and Green Business Expo in Bulawayo on Wednesday. The nation experiences severe climate impacts through recurring droughts, irregular rainfall patterns, and rising temperatures that threaten food security and water resources. Rural communities face particularly acute challenges from these environmental changes. Bulawayo exemplifies these struggles with water shortages affecting hundreds of thousands of residents.
Zimbabwe targets building a climate-resistant...
Zimbabwe's Judo Association president Smart Deke anticipates expanded participation for the upcoming Japanese Ambassador Cup competition. The September 27 tournament will take place at The Grange Christian School in Harare, facilitated through a collaboration between the association and Japan's diplomatic mission. Regional interest has grown as neighboring nations, Botswana and Zambia, consider sending delegations to compete. Twenty-five judo clubs plan to attend the annual championship event. Nearly 200 athletes will demonstrate their skills during the competition.
The Sports and Recreation Commission has removed all remaining Zimbabwe Rugby Union National Executive Board and Committee members from administrative positions. This action follows the commission's earlier directive that board members must step down or face penalties. Eight officials already departed after receiving a show cause notice dated September 4, 2025. The remaining executives failed to submit any formal responses to the commission's requirements.
Tapfuma Parirenyatwa currently leads the organization as acting president despite initially stepping down from his role before changing his mind one week later. The commission cited violations of the Sports and Recreation Commission Act as justification for the suspensions. These...
Elvis Moyo rejected claims that his recent weight management failure represented deliberate strategy to generate interest for future contests. The fighter missed the heavyweight division's 120.2-kilogram requirement by 800 grams during last week's weigh-in procedures. Officials removed his championship status on Thursday before the scheduled bout against DR Congo's Matunga Djiakasa. The contest proceeded as a non-title match, with Djiakasa securing victory through second-round technical knockout. Moyo's defeat resulted in automatic title transfer to his opponent.
The Edenvale-based athlete explained that illness prevented successful weight reduction during preparation. He maintained his commitment to compete despite physical challenges...
Better Brands owner Scott Sakupwanya provided financial support worth US$100,000 to Simba Bhora before their continental competition debut. The Scottland FC president committed additional funds to cover player bonuses should the Shamva team advance past their Eswatini opponents, Nsingizini Hotspurs FC. Simba Bhora earned their inaugural CAF Champions League opportunity through a strong domestic league performance last season. The team will play their opening match at Obed Itani Chilume Stadium in Francistown, Botswana, on Sunday. Their home venue failed to satisfy competition standards for hosting international fixtures.
The second leg takes place in Eswatini the following weekend, with aggregate scores determining advancement...
Zimbabwe defeated Namibia by five wickets at Queens Sports Club yesterday, securing their first Twenty20 International series victory over their opponents. The Chevrons restricted Namibia to 169 runs for six wickets before successfully chasing the target in 18.1 overs. Tadiwanashe Marumani achieved his third consecutive half-century, forming vital partnerships with Brian Bennett and Brendan Taylor during the pursuit. Richard Ngarava and Bradley Evans each claimed two wickets while bowling Namibia out for 169 runs. Coach Justin Sammons made tactical changes by selecting Tony Munyonga and Tinotenda Maposa for the match.
Namibia lost their final three wickets during the closing two overs after building partnerships earlier in their...
Vice President Kembo Mohadi completed a strategic tour of Zimbabwe's liberation war heritage sites across Angola, Tanzania, Zambia, and Mozambique between August 18 and September 6, 2025. Information Minister Jenfan Muswere announced that Cabinet received and noted the comprehensive report from this regional assessment. The tour evaluated historical significance while identifying preservation gaps at these important locations. Officials documented cultural and political importance of sites that shaped Zimbabwe's independence struggle. The assessment created opportunities for strengthened bilateral cooperation with host nations.
Mohadi's recommendations emphasized infrastructure improvements and educational integration through the...
Air Zimbabwe transforms its temporary Harare-Mutare-Victoria Falls service into a permanent route following exceptional passenger response during the recent tourism exposition. The carrier operates flights through Grand Reef Aerodrome in Mutare as part of broader recovery plans targeting domestic connectivity and tourism sector support. Chief Executive Edmund Makona reports overwhelmingly positive customer feedback prompted the decision to maintain regular operations beyond the original event timeframe. One-way tickets begin at 85 US dollars while return fares cost 170 US dollars for passengers traveling between these destinations.
The permanent route provides essential air access to Zimbabwe's Eastern Highlands region while supporting...
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