Zimbabwe companies cut costs and find new ways to make money. Business leaders want to protect their profits during tough times. The new ZiG currency helps make the economic situation more stable. Firms across different industries focus on saving money and managing cash better. Stock exchange reports show this trend across many companies.
Zimplow Holdings spreads cost-saving methods from two successful units to other parts of the business. The farm equipment company made more money but still lost cash overall. Dairibord Holdings keeps working on cost control and positive cash flow. Government officials believe stable money conditions help businesses plan ahead. Exchange rates become more predictable under the new currency system...
Zimbabwe's national netball team flew to South Africa for their second tournament. The players compete under the name Zambezi Eagles during this league. They left home at 6:30 in the morning and reached Johannesburg airport about one hour later. The team will play at Sun City resort location.
The Eagles won six matches out of nine games during their first tournament phase. Three more games await them starting tomorrow at the same venue. Coach Ropafadzo Mutsauki leads the squad of thirteen players from different clubs across Zimbabwe. Team manager Agnes Chiroodza handles travel arrangements and logistics for the group.
Players come from teams like ZDF Queens, Correctional Queens, and Greenfuel. The squad features goalkeepers...
Bulawayo Chiefs hired John Nyikadzino as their new head coach. The team wants to return to Zimbabwe's top soccer league. Nyikadzino replaces Bekithemba Ndlovu who coached the team for a short time. Ndlovu took over after Maxwell Takaendesa Jongwe left Chiefs. Jongwe moved to coach Yadah Stars team.
Chiefs play their games at the second tier level right behind the premier league. The team hopes Nyikadzino can lead them back to the top division. Ndlovu used to play defense for Zimbabwe's national team and Highlanders club. Chiefs officials believe their new coach has the experience needed for success. The club wants promotion to happen soon.
Music producer Clive Mono Mukundu plans a special concert for Bulawayo residents. The Bulawayo Legends Night happens Saturday at ZITF Hall. Mukundu wants to honor the city's musical history through local performers. Artists like Iyasa, Albert Nyathi and Dereck Mpofu will take the stage. The show focuses only on Zimbabwean music without foreign songs.
Mukundu believes young people love traditional music styles like sungura and chimurenga. He says most concert audiences come from the younger generation. The producer worked with Oliver Mtukudzi and noticed many young fans attended those shows. This proves that local music appeals to all age groups. The myth about youth rejecting traditional sounds needs to end.
The veteran guitarist will...
Businessman Wicknell Chivayo promised one million dollars to help Highlanders soccer club. The Nkomo family likes the idea but has not started working with the team leaders. Jabulani Nkomo will watch over the money and make sure it goes to the right places. He wants to meet with club officials before making any plans. The sponsorship honors the late Vice-President John Landa Nkomo.
Chivayo will give 250,000 dollars right away and spread the rest over twelve months. He says Highlanders means more than just soccer to people across Zimbabwe. The money should help players and make the club run better. Chivayo picked his family member to handle the funds because he worries about money problems at the club. He thinks private companies should...
Craig Ervine arrived home after Zimbabwe lost badly against England at cricket. The team captain said players learned important lessons during their month away from home. Zimbabwe lost their Test match at Trent Bridge stadium after three days of play. England beat them easily with strong batting and bowling performances. Ervine praised the atmosphere at the famous cricket ground.
The Zimbabwe team traveled around England during their tour. They played matches at different stadiums and explored the countryside between games. Players visited the historic Lords cricket ground for the first time. Many team members had never seen the famous venue before their trip. Ervine called the Lords visit a major highlight of their journey.
England...
A top British official visited Zimbabwe's president at State House yesterday. Lord Collins of Highbury told reporters that the UK wants to build equal partnerships with African nations. He said the new British government under Prime Minister Keir Starmer focuses on what Africa needs rather than just British interests. The minister described his meeting with President Mnangagwa as very positive. Lord Collins promised to return to Zimbabwe soon.
Relations between the two countries have improved recently. The UK removed sanctions against several Zimbabwean officials and organizations. Acting Foreign Minister Mangaliso Ndlovu said the discussion went well. President Mnangagwa told the British minister that Zimbabwe welcomes foreign...
Tuesday marked the day Geo Pomona waste trucks visited many Harare neighborhoods. The company removed trash from regions 1, 3 and 4. These areas cover neighborhoods like Msasa Park, Hatfield, Glen Norah, Highfield and Westgate. Local people watched crews load garbage trucks. Many residents came outside during the pickup.
Glen Norah resident Gaudencia Chiko smiled when waste collectors arrived at her street. Her neighborhood had become dirty with scattered trash everywhere. Chiko asked the company to continue collecting garbage each week. She worries that old waste might cause illness among families. The woman praised Geo Pomona for cleaning up her community.
Felistus Ngana felt happy that Geo Pomona delivered on promises made to...
Zimbabwe started a new farm project that will help 71,000 small farming families. The project costs 66.5 million dollars and will run for eight years. Another 50,000 families will also benefit from the program. Officials met yesterday to launch the Horticulture Enterprise Enhancement Project. Leaders from different government offices and private companies attended the event.
The program will create 620 village business groups across four provinces. Farmers will learn new skills and receive money to help start their businesses. The project focuses on growing fruits and vegetables that people can sell at markets. Government workers say the program will help farmers make more money and eat better food. The project will also create jobs...
