Key developments affecting Zimbabwe’s political, economic, and cultural landscape.
By Fanuel Chinowaita MUTARE 9 September 2025– Zimbabwe’s tourism sector generated over US$1.2 billion in receipts from 1.6 million international arrivals in 2024, with investments worth US$190.5 million recorded — a 7% increase from 2023. The figures were revealed today by Deputy Minister of Tourism and Hospitality Industry, Hon. Tongai Mnangagwa, who delivered the keynote…
By Fanuel Chinowaita MASVINGO – The suspension of a university student has sparked outrage among student activists and civil society groups, who argue that the move undermines the constitutional right to education. Darlington Robert Matola, a Great Zimbabwe University student leader, was allegedly suspended under unclear circumstances, prompting his peers and activists to describe the…
By Erica Musekiwa DUBAI – Royal Studio Africa President and Founder, David Mamvura, has called on African youth to unite, embrace innovation, and drive economic growth, following his recent visit to Dubai on September 5, 2025. Mamvura, who leads the youth-driven organization registered under Zimbabwe’s Ministry of Youth Empowerment and Vocational Training, said the trip…
By Fanuel Chinowaita Mutare – Mutare is already buzzing with activity as tourists begin arriving for the Kumbanai Tourism Expo, which runs from September 10 to 12. The city today hosted the colorful Sanganai/Hlanganani–Kumbanai Carnival Street Party along Main Street, marking the build-up to the major tourism showcase.Tourism and Hospitality Industry Minister Barbara Rwodzi, who…
By Fanuel Chinowaita HARARE, Sept 5, 2025 — Parliament was sharply divided this week after Hon. Ropafadzo Makumire moved a motion urging Government to declare Zimbabwe’s ailing public health system a national state of emergency. Makumire said the constitutional right to health was being undermined by countrywide shortages of medicines, equipment and staff, and pressed…
By Fanuel Chinowaita Buhera, Murambinda, August 4, 2025 – Telecommunications giant NetOne, in partnership with the Zimbabwe Broadcasting Corporation (ZBC), on Saturday held a highly successful #MunhuWesekuNetOne roadshow at Murambinda Growth Point in Buhera, bringing essential mobile services closer to rural communities. The event, which attracted hundreds of residents, saw the NetOne team engaging directly…
By Fanuel Chinowaita Mutare, 1 August 2025 – The Chiadzwa Community Share Ownership Trust (CCSOT) has demanded the immediate reversal of the recent retrenchment of local workers by the Zimbabwe Consolidated Diamond Company (ZCDC), describing the move as unilateral, anti-community, and lacking proper consultation with key stakeholders. In a letter dated July 24 and addressed…
By Fanuel Chinowaita Victoria Falls, July 31, 2025 – A strong call for global action on fossil fuel phase-out and wetland protection was made by Tinashe Muzama, Programs Officer at Manica Youth Assembly, during a youth-led panel discussion at the 15th Meeting of the Conference of the Contracting Parties to the Ramsar Convention on Wetlands…
By Fanuel Chinowaita Harare – July 22, 2025 — The Chief Investment Officer of the Mutapa Investment Fund, Mr. Simba Chinyemba, has been appointed Chairperson of the Institute of Directors Zimbabwe (IoDZ), marking a significant moment for corporate governance in the country. The announcement was met with congratulatory messages from various sectors, including a public…
By Heather Buzuzi Mutare – July 17, 2025 – EmpowerBank has called on young people in Manicaland to organise themselves into formal groups and take advantage of government-backed financial support aimed at boosting youth-led agriculture and entrepreneurship. Speaking during a stakeholder engagement meeting facilitated by the Manica Youth Assembly (MAYA) under the Urban Future Project…
