TCL Solar teams up with Grid Africa to build sun power systems across Zimbabwe and Zambia. They plan to create 100 megawatts of solar energy with batteries that store extra power. Grid Africa works all over the continent, bringing electricity to important places like data centers and business buildings. The company focuses on clean energy that helps Africa grow. TCL Solar will help set up these new systems and make sure parts arrive when needed.
Zimbabwe and Zambia offer good places for these small power stations because they already have decent electrical wires running through both countries. Both nations changed their rules recently to make it easier for companies to connect new power sources to existing networks. These changes help...
Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko plans to meet Zimbabwe President Emerson Mnangagwa on May 14. The Zimbabwe leader traveled to Belarus on May 11 as part of his official trip abroad. Both leaders aim to talk about how their countries can work together better. They hope to review current projects between their nations. New business deals might emerge from these discussions.
The presidents expect to focus on ways to increase trade between Belarus and Zimbabwe. Their talks will cover money matters for both countries. President Mnangagwa will tour several factories during his stay in Belarus and visit famous places across the country. His visit marks an important step for relations between these two nations.
Zimbabwe farmers try new growing methods as the weather turns harsher each year. Memory Mukototse from Kaidza village switched from maize to small grains after poor harvests. In 2020, she joined a test group with nine other farmers through a World Food Programme project. These farmers grow drought-tough crops like sorghum with less soil digging. They compare this against old farming ways on separate land plots.
Mukototse harvested good crops during recent dry weather when many fields failed. Her neighbor, Getrude Dzizi, also grew enough food for her family with extra to sell. Both women share what they learn with the nearby villages after each season. Their success makes other farmers want to try these methods on small plots. Farm...
Zimbabwe miners dug up 3.9 tonnes of gold during April 2025, a more than half increase compared to April last year. Small miners brought in twice as much gold as they did during the same month last year. The state gold buyer, Fidelity Gold Refiners, tracks all these numbers. Gold brings more money into Zimbabwe than any other product.
Large mining companies delivered about 900 kilograms of gold each month from January through April. These bigger operations gave 3,653 kilograms total during these four months. Small diggers brought even more gold at 8,697 kilograms during that time. April became their best month with almost 3,000 kilograms. The country collected 12,350 kilograms altogether since January.
Zimbabwe started using blockchain technology for its carbon credit system to make everything clearer. The country faced problems in 2023 when it suddenly canceled projects and took some money from them. This hurt groups like the Kariba Redd+ Project, which worked on these programs. Officials created the Zimbabwe Carbon Markets Authority to look after all carbon credit activities going forward. They hope this will fix trust issues after past troubles.
The new computer system comes from A6 Labs, located in Dubai. Officials say it marks the first system worldwide that allows people to track every transaction completely. This helps keep the carbon market honest for everyone involved. Zimbabwe creates many carbon credits compared to other...
Zimbabwe lawmakers want stronger rules against skin-lightening products used across the country. Parliament met to discuss changing laws about these items after MP Kiven Mutimbanyoka raised the issue. MP Perseviarance Zhou asked health officials to teach people about the dangers of these creams. Many creams contain harmful chemicals like mercury that hurt the kidneys or cause skin cancer. These products affect both men and women who try to make their skin lighter.
MP Noah Mangondo pointed out that current rules fail to keep dangerous creams away from stores. He believes government agencies need better teamwork to protect people from these items. MP Daniel Molokele Tsiye offered a different view during the debate. He suggested listening...
Zimbabwe started a new internet visa system for travelers who need permission to visit. Anyone can fill out forms online instead of using paper applications. The country expanded its border control technology to handle more immigration tasks for visitors. Travelers apply for visas through their computers without mailing documents or going to offices in person, making the process faster for everyone involved.
Immigration leader Respect Gono said the electronic system helps people avoid sending papers through mail services. Visitors save money because they complete everything from home on their devices. The system reduces paperwork for both travelers and government workers. People wanting to stay longer can use the same website for...
Luton Town keeps Zimbabwe player Marvelous Nakamba for another season as he enters his final contract year. The club confirmed he will stay despite their fall from the Championship to League One last season. Nakamba joined from Aston Villa first as a loan player in January 2023. He later signed a three-year deal that runs until June 2026. The 30-year-old might attract interest from teams in higher leagues because of his experience with Aston Villa and Club Brugge.
Young striker Matthew Takawira left the club after his youth contract ended. The 18-year-old joined Luton when he was just 14 years old. Born in England but eligible to play for Zimbabwe, Takawira could not secure regular games with the under-18 team. He must find a new club...
The Zimbabwe Football Association leaders marked their first 100 days with plans to fix local soccer. After winning elections on January 25, they replaced a temporary group that ran things for almost two years. Business leader Nqobile Magwizi heads the team that promised better money handling than past officials. They have already shared reports about their work to show open management. Companies stayed away from soccer before because they feared poor leadership would harm their names.
The association hired Norman Gwangadza to oversee finances and manage all funds. They also brought in Mark Ruck to help earn more cash from business deals related to soccer. The new team asked a person who lost the election to help find players living...
