THE country’s tobacco exports surged in the first half of the marketing season, earning US$232.7 million as global demand remained firm.In a statement yesterday, the Tobacco Industry and Marketing Board (TIMB) said that the surge demonstrated the global market’s strong capacity to absorb increased volumes of Zimbabwean tobacco.“As of 16 January 2026, Zimbabwe had exported…
A HARARE security guard appeared in court yesterday for allegedly stealing phones, tablets, and laptops worth over US$11 000.Tatenda Sadowera, who was employed by Safeguard Security and deployed at Catholic Relief Services (CRS) at the time of the alleged offence, appeared before Harare magistrate Ruth Moyo.He was granted bail of US$100.Prosecutor Lawrence Gangarahwe told the…
CHINA has pledged to support Zimbabwe’s National Development Strategy 2 to advance the country’s industrialisation and economic growth agenda.Addressing the media after touring Dinson Iron and Steel Company’s processing plant yesterday in the Midlands Province, Chinese Ambassador to Zimbabwe, Zhou Ding said his country was going to support the country’s industrialisation drive anchored in the…
NGONI Mwazha, the son of the late apostolic sect leader Paul Mhazha, allegedly breached a court order barring him from holding church meetings in Eastview, Harare.Ngoni, who is jointly charged with 16 others, allegedly went to the Africa Apostolic Church shrines in Eastview Phases 2, 3, and 12 and disturbed ongoing church proceedings by beginning…
THE Crisis in Zimbabwe Coalition (CZC), a grouping of more than 40 non governmental organisations, has dissolved its structure, citing sustained donor funding fatigue and other factors.In a statement released yesterday after its annual general meeting, the outgoing CZC spokesperson Marvellous Khumalo said a combination of factors, which included severe funding constraints, have had a…
JOHANE Masowe leader Daniel Matamba, popularly known as Madzibaba Benji, put smiles on the faces of elderly residents in Shamva after donating blankets and food hampers during his birthday celebrations over the weekend.Speaking at the gathering, Madzibaba Benji said he had drawn inspiration from businessman Wicknell Chivhayo, widely regarded as one of the country’s leading…
IN the vibrant heart of Zimbabwe, where agriculture forms the backbone of the nation’s economy and food security, a powerful force is quietly revolutionising the way farmers cultivate the land.This force is biotechnology, and at the helm of this transformation stands the National Biotechnology Authority of Zimbabwe (NBA), an institution dedicated to fostering innovation and…
A NEW force has emerged in the Castle Lager Premier Soccer League after newly promoted Eastern Region Soccer League champions FC Hunters and 2025 Northern Region Soccer League runners up N’ombeyaora joined forces ahead of the new season.In a remarkable turn of events, N’ombeyaora, who are also nicknamed the Hunters, emerged from the blue and…
NEWLY-ELECTED Zimbabwe Music Rights Association (Zimura) board chairperson Alexio Gwenzi, popularly known as Goodchild, says his priority is to improve musicians’ welfare through transparent and efficient corporate governance at the country’s leading royalties collection body.Gwenzi was elected chairperson last week, with First Batani (First Farai) named as his deputy and they are expected to steer…
THE Presidential Borehole Drilling Scheme is set for a major boost after Prevail Group International received borehole equipment for 2 000 new village business units to improve the country’s rural economy.The scheme, led by Prevail Group International, owned by presidential investment advisor Paul Tungwarara, effectively transitions the Presidential Rural Development Programme from a pilot phase…
