Staff Reporter

Zimbabwe’s bold ambition to become a continental steel giant has gained significant policy momentum following a government move to restrict the importation of selected steel products. The strategy, formalised through Statutory Instrument (SI) 46 of 2025, is widely viewed as a targeted intervention to protect and strengthen the country’s growing steel industry—particularly the transformative Dinson Iron and Steel Company (DISCO) project underway in Manhize.

Staff Reporter

Zimbabwe’s horticultural sector is experiencing a quiet revolution, driven by small-scale farmers who last year exported over 250 tonnes of peas—primarily to European markets. This marks a major turnaround for a once-struggling industry now showing strong signs of recovery, thanks to local support initiatives and renewed international interest.