Government expects farmers to reach the 120,000 hectare wheat planting goal across Zimbabwe. Officials extended the deadline from June 5 to June 15 because many farmers still harvest late summer crops. Cool weather keeps maize wet and prevents proper harvesting from fields. Agriculture Secretary Obert Jiri said 85,017 hectares already have wheat seeds planted. Farmers need extra time to finish maize before starting wheat cultivation.
Cool temperatures help wheat seeds grow better during winter months. Zimbabwe wants to stop buying wheat from other countries and become self-sufficient. Late planting reduces crop yields but farmers can still grow wheat successfully. About 35,000 hectares remain to meet the national target. Murewa South...
Nampak Zimbabwe spent 2.3 million dollars during six months ending March 2025. The company expanded operations and bought more generators for its Megapak factory. Managing Director John Van Gend said the business looks for new projects to keep factories running well. The group plans to maintain high quality products and strong customer service. Growth opportunities exist in beverage packaging markets across the region.
Tobacco farmers grew bigger crops in 2025 which helps corrugated packaging sales increase. TSL Limited offered 25 million dollars to buy 51 percent of Nampak Zimbabwe shares. The sale agreement waits for final approval from government officials. Hunyani Paper sold 30 percent less products compared to last year because...
Zimbabwe earned 381 million dollars from tobacco sales to other countries. Farmers shipped 62.3 million kilograms of processed tobacco leaves across the world. The Far East bought most tobacco at 34.8 million kilograms for 269.6 million dollars. Asian buyers paid the highest prices at 7.75 dollars per kilogram. African countries purchased 11.9 million kilograms worth 52.5 million dollars.
Zimbabwe ranks among the top five tobacco producers globally. The golden leaf provides better money per acre than other major crops. Over 1.2 million workers depend on tobacco jobs to feed their families. Around six million people rely on tobacco farming for survival. The industry supports rural communities across the nation.
Government leaders want...
Econet Wireless Zimbabwe finished upgrading its network system during the second half of the year ending February 2025. The company built 77 new base stations and improved 546 radio access sites across the country. Workers also upgraded 365 microwave links and added 60 new 5G sites nationwide. The improvements help customers receive faster internet and better phone service. Rural areas received 10 special lightweight towers that bring mobile coverage to remote places.
Chairman Dr James Myers said data usage jumped 36 percent and voice calls increased 23 percent compared to last year. The modern network allows Econet to create new services for customers who want different options. Company profits stayed strong at 47 percent despite...
Highlanders coach Kelvin Kaindu welcomes the break from league soccer action. The team needs time to fix problems after losing three games recently. Players can rest tired bodies and heal minor injuries during the pause. Kaindu wants his squad ready for tough matches ahead. The break helps coaches plan better strategies for upcoming games.
The Castle Lager Premier Soccer League stops until June 13 for international matches. Zimbabwe Warriors travel to Morocco for friendly games during this time. Highlanders sits ninth place with 19 points from 14 matches played. League leaders MWOS FC has 30 points and remains unbeaten all season. Second place Simba Bhora collected 26 points and defends their championship title.
Bosso lost recent...
Cabinet approved the Road Accident Fund Bill to help people hurt during car crashes. The new law will pay for hospital care and funerals when accidents happen. Car insurance companies will provide money for the fund. Government wants fewer people to die from traffic accidents before 2030. The plan aims to make roads safer for everyone who travels.
Current insurance policies do not cover quick rescue services after crashes occur. Ambulance drivers refuse to help victims when no one promises payment first. Many injured people cannot afford proper medical treatment right away. Hospital bills cost more than basic insurance covers today. Emergency workers need better equipment to save lives at accident scenes.
The fund will give instant...
Zimbabwe plans to help local drug companies make more medicines. The government wants to cut costs and reduce buying expensive drugs from other countries. Officials announced new money programs to support factories that make pills and treatments. They will remove taxes on medicine products and build labs to test drugs locally. Sugar taxes will provide extra cash for important medicine production.
The country spends 220 million dollars each year buying medicines from abroad. Leaders want to cut that amount to 100 million dollars next year. Local companies currently make only 36 percent of needed medicines but the goal reaches 60 percent soon. More factories opened recently and drug production doubled since 2020.
The medicine industry...
The new Trabablas Traffic Interchange transforms how people travel through Harare. Families visit the site daily to take pictures and walk across the bridges. Old chaos from fruit sellers and taxi drivers has disappeared from the busy intersection. Police officers help drivers read road signs at the entrance. Traffic moves quickly without long waits.
People drove four hours through the old roundabout during rush times. The same trip takes thirty minutes today. Drivers can make turns easily without getting stuck behind other cars. Clear signs show which roads lead to different parts of the city. Some motorists still drive fast and miss important directions.
Residents praise the massive construction project. One man said good things...
President Mnangagwa opened the new Trabablas Interchange last Friday. The project cost 88 million dollars and took several years to complete. Local engineers designed and built the massive road junction. The interchange sits where three major roads meet south of Harare. Fifteen bridges make up the complex structure that helps traffic flow better.
Zimbabwe used local workers instead of foreign companies for this major project. The government wanted to show that Zimbabwean people can build their country without outside help. Local contractors proved they have the skills to handle big construction jobs. The project created jobs for many people and trained young engineers. Construction companies from Zimbabwe worked together to finish the...
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