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Mbare makeover brings new life to old trade hub
Harare city has started fixing up old places. Mbare comes first under this big plan. The goal? Turn Mbare into a busy business center that tourists want to visit. Workers have already begun building a new market. They also fix all roads in the area. Minister Charles Tavengwa talks about how important Mbare is to Harare. He says they plan to make life better for everyone who lives there. His team wants to bring back pride to this special part of town and create more chances for local people to succeed. The city has added more lights on streets, police walk around more often, and new ways to handle trash make streets cleaner. Safety matters most in these changes, and Minister Tavengwa works with police and local groups to keep everyone...
Govt says ARV stocks set till September
Zimbabwe has enough HIV drugs for everyone. The country spent $12 million buying medicine that will last until September. People worried about running out because the US might stop giving money for health care. President Trump's team decided to change how America helps other countries. The US gives lots of money to fight HIV, AIDS, and other sicknesses in Zimbabwe. Many feared what would happen if this help stopped suddenly. But Dr. Douglas Mombeshora, the Health Minister, says everything will be fine. He told reporters at a meeting in Chinhoyi that new shipments of medicine will arrive by June. "We made plans to protect our people," Dr. Mombeshora said. "The nation has plenty of HIV drugs for anyone who needs them. Please stay calm...
Mozambican leader opens trade fair in Bulawayo
Mozambican President Daniel Chapo plans to open the 65th Zimbabwe International Trade Fair on April 25 in Bulawayo. More companies are signing up for this major yearly business show. The Information Minister, Dr. Jenfan Muswere, shared this news during a government meeting yesterday. The fair runs from April 21 to 26 under the theme "Industrialisation: Crafting an Integrated Landscape." For the first time, the event will last six full days instead of five. The Industry Ministry talks with business groups across Zimbabwe to bring more companies into the mix. Air Zimbabwe and Fast Jet agreed to add extra flights for people attending the fair. By April 7, almost 600 businesses had signed up to show their stuff, compared to 428 at this...
Trade ministers meet to solve Kasumbalesa border pileup
Ministers from across Southern Africa will meet online Friday to tackle problems at the Kasumbalesa border between Congo and Zambia. SADC shared yesterday that this busy crossing faces traffic jams, trade holdups, poor facilities, and safety risks. These issues harm truck drivers and merchants who need this route for their business. The group plans to fix the entire system rather than just one spot because solving problems at a single checkpoint never lasts long. SADC believes they must look at all connected roads together. Making one area better often creates backups elsewhere if other parts stay broken. The regional body wants lasting solutions that work across all trade routes. Kasumbalesa stands at a crossroads for many key trade...
Zimbabwe and Zambia Stay United as One
Zimbabwe and Zambia share a special bond that runs deep. The countries need to work closer in business, politics, and education. This message came from Mr. Batuke Imenda, who leads Zambia's main political party. He talked with President Mnangagwa at the State House in Harare yesterday. His trip helped build stronger links between both countries and their ruling parties. The visit happened because Zimbabwe sent people to Zambia two years ago. After meeting the President, Mr. Imenda spoke about how these nations connect through history. Both places were once joined under British rule as parts of a federation. Mr. Imenda believes their friendship must grow even after gaining freedom. The two political parties have promised to support each...
Business survey shows optimism in Zimbabwe economy
According to a new survey, Zimbabwe businesses feel good about the future. The Zimbabwe National Statistics Agency asked company leaders how they felt during the last three months of 2024. Many businesses said things look better ahead. The survey helps people make smart money choices based on what business owners think. Almost half of business owners believe their companies will do better soon. This shows growing faith in the economy, especially from stores and factories. These two areas help make the country richer every day. The survey found that one-third of companies sold more stuff compared to earlier times. They credit this success to people wanting more products and better selling plans. Jobs might grow soon because many...
Mnangagwa heads to Uganda for people centred progress
Zimbabwe wants to help create growth that puts people first worldwide, especially in Africa. President Mnangagwa made this clear after landing in Uganda yesterday. He leads the Southern African Development Community (SADC) right now. Today, he joins other presidents at a big meeting about making Africa better. The meeting has a name: the 11th Africa Regional Forum on Sustainable Development. Everyone there will talk about creating jobs and growing money through ways that last. They want to use science and facts to reach goals set for 2030 and 2063. When President Mnangagwa arrived at Entebbe airport, officials from both Uganda and Zimbabwe greeted him. He wrote online about his trip, saying Zimbabwe cares deeply about building a rich...
Razer debuts adjustable laptop stand for gamers
Razer just started selling a fancy new laptop stand you can adjust however you want. They made it for gamers who need their screen at the right height when playing. This stand holds laptops up to 18 inches big and helps your setup look much better. Razer built it from solid aluminum that won't scratch easily or break when you use it every day. Two moving parts lock exactly where you want them, allowing you to change the height and angle. The stand has rubber pads that keep your laptop from sliding off, even during intense gaming sessions. When you finish working, the whole thing folds flat to less than 2 inches thick, making it super easy to pack away or take with you anywhere you might need it. The smart design works with almost any...
Knights of Cross and Rose DLC brings new fun to AOE IV
Age of Empires IV just added a fresh DLC pack named Knights of Cross and Rose. You can play as two new armies based on real history - the Knights Templar and the House of Lancaster. Players asked for these groups, and the game makers listened! Lead the Knights Templar against Saladin's army at Montgisard or help the House of Lancaster survive when fighting Yorkist forces after losing badly at Towton. You can buy this new content right away on Steam, the Microsoft Store, or Xbox. The Knights Templar works like a different version of the French, and the House of Lancaster changes up how the English play. This DLC brings four exciting battles from history, where you command famous armies through tough fights. Try the harder Conqueror mode...
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