Elon Musk says SpaceX collected valuable information from Starship Flight 9 despite a partial mission failure earlier today. The rocket lifted off from Boca Chica, Texas, and both stages separated successfully before exploding during different flight phases. Musk highlighted that the second-generation Starship upper stage managed to shut down engines after ignition following stage separation. SpaceX took more than two months between the Flight 8 and Flight 9 launches. The company plans faster testing schedules for upcoming missions.
SpaceX achieved controlled stage separation during the flight and tested higher angle attacks for fuel conservation. The Super Heavy booster exploded before completing landing burn tests with backup...
SpaceX lost its Super Heavy booster during Starship Flight 9 after the rocket failed to restart its engines for a water landing. The 232-feet-tall booster marked the first reflown rocket in program history. Engineers planned ambitious tests for this mission, such as shutting down one engine during landing and flying at steeper angles. The rocket exploded when engines refused to reignite after successful liftoff and boostback burns. SpaceX had hoped to push the booster to its limits before splashdown.
The second-generation Starship spacecraft separated perfectly and performed engine operations correctly after reaching a suborbital flight path. All engines fired properly during separation and shut down as planned when the ship entered...
Stanbic Bank Zimbabwe promises to finance renewable energy projects for mining companies nationwide. Chief Executive Solomon Nyanhongo spoke at the Chamber of Mines President's Dinner about electricity problems facing miners. Power cuts force mines to halt production and incur financial losses every day. The bank wants to help solve energy challenges through sustainable financing options. Standard Bank Group supports these efforts across Africa and globally.
Mining companies face serious electricity supply disruptions that hurt their operations significantly. Stanbic Bank offers financing solutions to help mines build renewable energy systems. The bank connects Zimbabwe mining clients with specialists from South Africa and other...
Zimbabwe earned more money from selling goods to other countries during April 2025. Export earnings climbed 13.6 percent to reach 662.6 million dollars compared with 583.1 million dollars during March. The Zimbabwe National Statistics Agency recently released these trade figures. Import spending fell 4.5 percent to 781.3 million dollars during the same month. These changes helped reduce the trade deficit between the amount of money going out and the amount coming back home.
The trade deficit shrank to $ 118.7 million from $ 235.2 million recorded in March. ZimStat service statistics manager Mabel Chimhore shared the external trade numbers with reporters. Industrial supplies made up most of the goods sold overseas during April. These...
Artificial intelligence is transforming how public relations professionals approach their jobs every day. PR experts must acquire new skills to remain valuable as technology advances rapidly across various industries. Companies need employees who can effectively blend human creativity with machine capabilities. The future favors professionals who embrace traditional communication methods alongside modern AI tools. Success depends on learning to work with artificial intelligence rather than competing against it.
PR professionals should master AI writing programs and data analysis software for better campaign results. These tools enable the creation of content faster and track audience reactions more accurately than before. Workers must...
The EcoCash mobile money service retains its current name under Econet Wireless Zimbabwe Limited. The former parent company, EcoCash Holdings Zimbabwe Limited, intends to rebrand as TN CyberTech Investments Holdings Limited. This holding company controls Steward Bank after recent ownership changes. TN Holdings Limited bought a controlling share of Steward Bank from the previous owners. Shareholders must approve the name change during a special meeting.
EcoCash Holdings Zimbabwe Limited schedules an extraordinary general meeting for Friday, June 13, 2025. Company leaders will ask shareholders to vote on the proposed name change. The new title, TN CyberTech Investments Holdings Limited, reflects the controlling shareholder and future...
Zimbabwe completes its first economic census, which covers informal businesses across the country. Deputy Finance Minister Kudakwashe Mnangagwa spoke at the Southern African Development Community Statistics meeting held at Victoria Falls yesterday. The government official explained how accurate data helps leaders make better policy decisions for regional development. This census marks a significant milestone in Zimbabwe's efforts to collect statistics. Officials expect the results to guide future economic planning and business support programs.
The economic census will create Zimbabwe's first Statistical Business Register for researchers and policymakers. Survey teams will use this database to select representative samples for future...
Zimbabwe joins a small group of Southern African nations that are expected to experience strong economic growth in 2025. The African Development Bank predicts that Zimbabwe will achieve a growth rate of six percent or higher next year. Zambia and eSwatini also appear on this positive list of countries. Most other Southern African nations are expected to face weak economic performance ahead. The bank released these findings during annual meetings held at Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire.
Southern Africa's regional growth reached just 1.9 percent during 2024, according to bank economists. Projections show modest improvement to 2.2 percent for 2025 and 2.5 percent during 2026. These numbers represent downward changes from earlier February...
Zimbabwe Cricket sets ticket prices for the upcoming Test matches against South Africa at Queens Sports Club. Fans pay $2 daily or $7 for complete match access to general seating areas. Grandstand seats cost $5 per day or $15 for the entire game. Officials refer to the series as the Battle of the Limpopo, a conflict between neighboring countries. The cricket board expects strong attendance for these important international fixtures.
The first Test runs from June 28 through July 2 at the Bulawayo venue. South Africa returns for the second Test from July 6 through July 10. Teams have not played Test cricket against each other for eight years. Their previous meeting took place in 2017 and lasted only two days. Both nations look forward to...
