Zimbabwe tobacco farmers achieved unprecedented success during the 2024-2025 growing season. The Tobacco Industry and Marketing Board reports deliveries exceeded 340 million kilograms compared to 240 million kilograms the previous year. Favorable rainfall and expanded cultivation areas contributed to this remarkable increase.
Small-scale producers performed exceptionally well nationwide. Registered growers increased by 11 percent to reach 127,311 participants this season. Cultivated land expanded from 113,000 hectares to 125,000 hectares during the same period.
China remains the primary destination for Zimbabwean tobacco exports. Chinese demand for high-quality leaf grew by 17.3 percent in 2024. Farmer Steve Riley describes Zimbabwean...
The Miss Rural Zimbabwe pageant advances to Masvingo Province tomorrow at Urban Lifestyle Hotel. Founder Sipho Mazibuko reports that 21 female and 10 male contestants will compete for provincial titles. Previous competitions crowned Yolanda Nkomo and Privilege Sibanda as Matabeleland South winners, while Mitchell Ngwenya and Blessing Mpofu took Matabeleland North honors. Provincial Minister Ezra Chadzamire will serve as guest of honor for the event.
The competition covers six districts within Masvingo Province and remains open for additional auditions. Margaret Mangowe from Bikita received a full scholarship to study beauty therapy at a Bulawayo academy through pageant participation. Mazibuko believes the program addresses rural youth...
A federal appeals court rejected efforts by two Mauritian firms to collect a multimillion-dollar arbitration award from Zimbabwe's state mining company. The US Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit ruled that it lacked jurisdiction over the dispute between Amaplat Mauritius Ltd., Amari Nickel, and the Zimbabwe Mining Development Corporation. The companies had sought American legal intervention after ZMDC refused to honor previous rulings. The firms won their case through international arbitration proceedings but faced enforcement challenges. Zimbabwe's mining secretary praised the American court's decision to dismiss the lawsuit.
The original dispute stemmed from a cancelled mining partnership for nickel and platinum...
Zimbabwe's Judicial Service Commission will digitize 16 courts across Matabeleland South and Masvingo provinces as part of the fourth phase of the rollout of the Integrated Electronic Case Management System. Courts in Mashonaland Central and Matabeleland North provinces began operating on the digital platform earlier this month. The Beitbridge provincial magistrate and regional courts will launch the system on October 1.
JSC Secretary Walter Chikwanha announced that technicians have deployed hardware installation teams ahead of the launch. The system enables electronic case filing, remote progress tracking, and digital communication between courts and users. Training sessions for court officials and stakeholders will begin next month...
Zimbabwe's ruling party sent a delegation to China to strengthen agricultural partnerships and rural development programs. Lieutenant General Engelbert Rugeje led the mission that secured cooperation agreements with the Jiangsu Academy of Agricultural Sciences in Nanjing. The Chinese institution is committed to collaborative projects involving agricultural universities and expert exchanges. Rugeje emphasized Zimbabwe's commitment to smart agriculture technologies that enhance sector competitiveness. The partnership aligns with President Mnangagwa's vision of comprehensive economic growth.
Zimbabwe targets a $13.75 billion agricultural economy by 2025, surpassing initial projections of $8.2 billion. The nation achieved $9.9 billion in...
Zimbabwe's ruling ZANU-PF party faces internal upheaval as Vice President Constantino Chiwenga directly challenges President Emmerson Mnangagwa's authority. The former military commander blocked businessman Kudakwashe Tagwirei from attending a Central Committee meeting last week. Chiwenga ordered security personnel to remove Tagwirei from party headquarters despite the businessman's close ties to Mnangagwa. The confrontation highlights deep divisions within the ruling elite ahead of the 2028 elections. Party insiders describe growing tensions between military traditionalists and business interests.
Mnangagwa's influence continues declining after his failed attempt to extend his presidency beyond constitutional limits. Several...
Retired Brigadier General Emmanuel Rwashande claimed victory over incumbent Theodore Ssekikubo in Uganda's National Resistance Movement primary for Lwemiyaga County. Election officials announced the results at dawn on July 18, revealing Rwashande captured 16,358 votes while Ssekikubo received 8,702. Former minister Joy Kabatsi finished third with 473 votes, and Jacob Kato secured 11 votes. The outcome terminates Ssekikubo's twenty-year political control in the constituency. Rwashande's triumph represents a significant power shift within Sembabule District politics.
Ssekikubo had developed a reputation for challenging party leadership and maintaining independence from NRM directives. The defeated legislator frequently clashed with...
New Zealand dominated Zimbabwe with an eight-wicket victory at Harare Sports Club during their tri-series encounter. Fast bowler Matt Henry claimed three wickets for 26 runs as the hosts struggled to 120-7 after batting first. Devon Conway remained unbeaten on 59 from 40 deliveries as New Zealand completed the chase in just 13.5 overs. Opening batsman Conway survived an early chance when fielders failed to hold a catch off Richard Ngarava.
Zimbabwe started promisingly through Wessly Madhevere and Brian Bennett, who added 37 runs before Bennett fell to Henry. The New Zealand bowling attack used short deliveries effectively while spinners Mitchell Santner and Rachin Ravindra extracted bounce from the dry surface. Conway and Ravindra...
SpaceX's Starlink satellite internet service began operations in Bangladesh on Friday following an official announcement at Hotel InterContinental in Dhaka. Government officials and company executives attended the launch event, which marked the culmination of months of regulatory approval processes. Chief Adviser Dr Muhammad Yunus provided direct support for the initiative, according to Special Assistant Faiz Ahmad Taiyeb. The Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission granted the company a 10-year operating license after it completed trial operations.
Bangladeshi customers must purchase equipment packages costing 42,000 taka to access the satellite network. The company offers two monthly subscription options for users...
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