Rain couldn't stop fans from enjoying American gospel star Chandler Moore at the Omemma Tour in Harare last Friday. When the showers began, people took shelter at Belgravia Sports Club but quickly returned to sing and dance despite the weather. Gospel enthusiasts stayed calm and supportive, dancing joyfully through the downpour. The rain created a unique backdrop for the evening as fans gathered together, their voices rising as one. The show started with electric energy filling the air.
Moore made his second Zimbabwe appearance with enthusiasm that connected with the crowd. He performed at Glamis Arena during Maverick City Music's Kingdom World Tour last year. After the concert, Moore posted online about his gratitude, calling it his...
Over 22,000 Epworth stand owners will register for the Kwangu/Ngakwami Presidential Title Deeds Programme this month. The number will increase to 45,000 within two months. This initiative aims to formalize the settlement, allowing registered owners to use their deeds as loan security.
Epworth Local Board secretary Dr. Wilton Mhanda says the regularization process is almost finished. The first group becomes eligible after road resurfacing and landmarking work concludes. When the council completes all necessary preparations, an additional 23,000 stand owners will receive their deeds. The presidential program represents a major achievement for informal settlements across Zimbabwe.
The initiative helps the local authority better...
Zimbabwe's Industry and Commerce Ministry plans to keep making policies that boost industrial growth and help consumers. The country aims to create a better business environment for long-term economic success.
The ministry currently follows President Mnangagwa's order to make doing business easier. At a recent breakfast meeting in Bulawayo, Minister Mangaliso Ndlovu declared that Zimbabwe will stop being a dumping site for foreign goods and wants Zimbabweans to create jobs for other Zimbabweans.
The government fights smuggling and unfair business practices to protect local industries. Their task force has done 1,907 inspections, leading to 137 prosecutions. Officials have issued 247 compliance notices and seized 3,987 product units...
Zimbabwe expects nearly two million tons of maize this year despite a shortened growing season. The harvest exceeds the 1.8 million tons needed for food production. Farmers faced early challenges when rains started in November but disappeared until late December. Good rainfall from Christmas through early April helped crops recover. Many farmers planted later than planned but still managed decent yields.
Conservation farming methods worked well during the unusual weather patterns. The Pfumvudza program helped retain moisture through mulching techniques. Southern regions received above-average rainfall for those typically dry areas. Northern areas saw slightly less rain than normal, especially in the main farming province of Mashonaland...
The government set aside over 20,000 hectares for farming partnerships through new regulations. This land already has water systems in place. Officials shared the breakdown across eight provinces during a recent farm committee meeting in Parliament.
Farmers face payment problems with water bills. Only 18 percent paid what they owed. The water authority needs money—farmers still owe nearly $2 million combined. Thieves damage irrigation equipment, making farm water supply harder.
Officials plan to create year-round growing areas near major rivers. They want to open 50,000 new irrigated hectares using existing dams. The projects target the Middle Save, Kanyemba, and Binga regions for expansion.
The government approved 2,701 land...
People with disabilities showed their cooking skills at the Manicaland Provincial Cook-Out Competition last Friday. Ten disabled contestants joined 40 others in the event held at Mutare Teachers College. Tourism Minister Barbra Rwodzi praised this inclusivity as matching the national goal of leaving nobody behind.
The competition divided participants into community members, disabled people, students, and professional chef groups. Two winners from each category will advance to the national finals, which will be held in Matabeleland South on May 25. Traditional foods like yams and dried vegetables filled display tables, attracting health-conscious Zimbabweans.
Varaidzo Chigidi from Buhera won in the disability category. She expressed...
Zimbabwe finishes last-minute preparations for its main Independence Day event happening Friday in Nembudziya, Gokwe. Government officials promise high-quality celebrations that will benefit locals long after visitors leave. This marks the fourth year of moving the national ceremony away from Harare, following past events in Bulawayo, Mt Darwin, and Murambinda. The stadium nears completion, with the football field at 90 percent ready. Bathroom facilities, seating areas, and access roads are almost finished.
The area received major upgrades, including a stadium that can host Division One football games. Local hospitals saw renovations, including new VIP sections and mortuary facilities. School improvements include fresh hostels...
Zimbabwe plans to make solar panels and lithium batteries with help from universities teaming up with foreign companies. The government approved a deal with the International Solar Alliance to build a Solar Technology Application Resource Centre at Chinhoyi University of Technology. This centre will support research, innovation, and the expansion of renewable energy across the country.
Energy Minister July Moyo believes the future has arrived because of available technology. The nation wants to create partnerships with local schools for solar energy projects. These include research, training, and possibly manufacturing both solar panels and battery options using local lithium resources. Officials think these opportunities can benefit...
The Zimbabwe government added seven contractors to help fix the Bulawayo-Victoria Falls road. These companies join Bitumen World on the 435-kilometer stretch leading to the popular tourism site. Under the new plan, each firm will handle about 51 kilometers, similar to work on the Harare-Beitbridge route. Matabeleland North Minister Richard Moyo said they planned to start last week but faced delays with paperwork. The project aims for complete reconstruction rather than simple pothole repairs.
The highway has deteriorated badly because of heavy trucks and recent rains. What once took five hours to drive now requires eight or more. Officials want a total overhaul like the one happening on the Harare-Beitbridge road. This busy route...
