LOCAL NEWS

Staff Reporter

The Zimbabwe National Geospatial and Space Agency (ZINGSA), a Government-owned entity established under the Research Act [Chapter 10:20], is rapidly transforming the nation’s approach to urban planning, agricultural management, and environmental protection through cutting-edge research in geospatial sciences and earth observation.

Staff Reporter

Preparations for Zimbabwe’s 45th Independence Day celebrations are well underway, with the Government confirming Nembudziya Growth Point, in Gokwe, Midlands Province, as the official venue for this year’s national event.

Staff Reporter

Stanbic Bank, in partnership with EIB Global, has launched a €20 million (ZWG 525.9 million) credit line to support small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Zimbabwe, with a special focus on women entrepreneurs. This announcement comes from a press release issued earlier today by the European Investment Bank (EIB).

Staff Reporter

Stanbic Bank, in partnership with EIB Global, has launched a €20 million (ZWG 525.9 million) credit line to support small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Zimbabwe, with a special focus on women entrepreneurs. This announcement comes from a press release issued earlier today by the European Investment Bank (EIB).

Staff Reporter

The 2025 Tobacco Marketing Season officially opens,today, as the Tobacco Industry and Marketing Board (TIMB) unveils a new pricing system for contract tobacco sales aimed at enhancing transparency and fairness for farmers.

Staff Reporter

UNICEF Zimbabwe, with financial support from the Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA), has launched the “Climate Action for the Last Mile” project aimed at tackling climate change in vulnerable communities. This initiative is unique in its approach, as it involves local children in the co-creation of climate solutions, ensuring their experiences are reflected in the project’s design.

Staff Reporter

The Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) has reaffirmed that the recently announced Monetary Policy Statement (MPS) serves as a crucial tool for stabilising the exchange rate while laying the groundwork for the country’s de-dollarisation roadmap.

Staff Reporter

This year marks 45 years since Zimbabwe and Cuba established formal diplomatic relations—an enduring partnership rooted in shared struggles, mutual support, and a commitment to global justice.

Agriculture Reporter

Government has launched a nationwide agribusiness training programme aimed at equipping at least 21000 young people with essential farming skills, financial literacy, and access to modern agricultural technologies.

Staff Reporter

Over the weekend, the Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) intensified its anti-smuggling operation targeting cross-border buses, aimed at curbing illegal trade and the trafficking of illicit substances. This operation, which spanned key routes often used by cross-border travellers, led to the successful recovery of significant amounts of smuggled goods, including dagga (marijuana) and second-hand clothes.