African Sun Limited wants to give its best hotels major makeovers during 2025. The company will spend big money fixing up Holiday Inn Harare, Holiday Inn Bulawayo, and Elephant Hills Resort first. These upgrades should make guests happier and bring the hotels up to modern standards. The group believes fresh renovations will help them compete better against other luxury places. Management thinks tourists expect nicer rooms and better service these days.
The hotel chain will tackle Victoria Falls Hotel renovations later as part of phase two. African Sun also plans to finish building 55 new homes at Marlborough Sunset Views. The company needs cash for all these projects and decided to sell off some smaller properties. They already got rid...
Fishing crews on Lake Kariba want more time before returning to deeper waters. The Zimbabwe Kapenta Producers Association asked wildlife officials to delay new fishing rules. Chatwell Tanga leads the fishing group and says water levels remain problematic. His members believe the lake needs more time to recover from drought conditions. The fishers worry about losing their livelihoods if forced back to normal depths.
Government wildlife managers ended special fishing permits on June 30. Professor Edison Gandiwa runs ZimParks and announced the return to standard 20-meter fishing depths. His department believes Lake Kariba has enough water for normal operations again. The new rules also restrict which fishing areas each group can use...
Kenya business leaders want to double their trade deals with Zimbabwe within two years. The ambitious plan aims to boost business between the countries from 35 million dollars to 70 million dollars. Dr Erick Rutto from Kenya National Chamber of Commerce pitched this idea at a major business meeting. He thinks both African nations can do much better than their current trading levels. The proposal comes after trade between the countries dropped badly during 2024.
Numbers tell a worrying story about how business has been going lately. Zimbabwe sent 22 million dollars worth of goods to Kenya during 2023. That amount crashed down to just 14 million dollars the following year. Trade fell by more than one third across twelve months. Dr Rutto...
South African cricket captain Keshav Maharaj cannot play against Zimbabwe next week. The 35-year-old spinner hurt his left arm and groin during Monday's match at Queens Sports Club. Maharaj was batting on the third day when the injury happened. Doctors want him back home for medical tests to check how bad the damage really is. Team officials worry about losing their leader before the crucial second game.
Senuran Muthusamy will take Maharaj's spot on the team roster. All-rounder Wiaan Mulder steps up to lead South Africa as the new captain. The second Test match starts Sunday at the same cricket ground where Maharaj got hurt. Players hope Mulder can guide them to victory without their regular skipper around. Cricket South Africa picked...
Mason Mushore could soon kick footballs across European pitches. The Highlanders midfielder heads to Czech Republic for team tryouts that might change his career forever. He currently waits for visa paperwork to clear during his stay across the border. The talented player has caught attention from scouts who want to see what he can do. European football teams often scout African talent for fresh additions to their squads.
Acting chief executive Kindman Ndlovu confirmed the exciting news about his star player. The club official expressed hope that everything goes well for the promising athlete. Mushore has stood out as the brightest talent on a team that struggles with consistency. His steady performances have impressed fans who...
Acting Sports Minister Kazembe Kazembe sent off young Zimbabwe athletes heading to compete against other African nations. The team carries 277 people total with 197 athletes ready to battle for medals. They will fight hard at the African Union Sports Council Region 5 Youth Games happening in Windhoek, Namibia. The competition starts Friday and runs until July 13. Zimbabwe athletes will compete in 11 different sports but skip basketball.
Athletics brings the biggest group of competitors from Zimbabwe. The team also features visually impaired athletes and Special Olympics stars ready to shine. Kazembe told the young stars they represent their families and entire country during competition. He urged them to show good sportsmanship and...
Football fans across Bulawayo prepare to say goodbye to beloved midfielder Brian Banda on Thursday. The 29-year-old star will find his final resting place at Lady Stanley Cemetery. This sacred ground holds many football legends like Adam Ndlovu and Rahman Gumbo. Only people who made outstanding contributions to their community earn burial rights at this special location. Banda certainly earned his place among these heroes.
The tragic car crash happened last weekend on the dangerous Zvishavane-Bulawayo Road. Banda rode as a passenger when the driver attempted a risky overtake near Fred Mine. The Toyota Corolla flipped after swerving to avoid oncoming traffic. Both Banda and another passenger died instantly at the scene. Family spokesman...
President Mnangagwa paid tribute to liberation hero Joshua Nkomo on the 26th anniversary of his death. The head of state praised the late vice president for his role in fighting colonial rule. Nkomo died on July 1, 1999, but his legacy still guides Zimbabwe today. The president called him Father Zimbabwe and a symbol of unity for the nation. His vision continues to shape how the country develops and grows.
Nkomo started from humble beginnings under white minority rule. He joined forces with other freedom fighters like Robert Mugabe and George Nyandoro. Together they formed the National Democratic Party to challenge the colonial government. The liberation war kept going until Zimbabwe gained independence in 1980. People knew Nkomo by...
Zimbabwe government officials kicked off a massive green energy project that aims to collect more than 100 million dollars for power investments. Finance Minister Mthuli Ncube made the announcement during a United Nations meeting held in Spain yesterday. The new Zimbabwe Renewable Energy Fund will help bring electricity to rural communities that have been left without reliable power for years. Energy shortages have hurt business growth and made it harder for people to access basic services like healthcare and education. Government leaders believe this fund will help solve these problems and create jobs across the country.
The energy crisis affects millions of people who live outside major cities and struggle with daily power cuts. Many...
