July 2026

ANDY Burnham officially became British prime minister yesterday —the country’s seventh leader in 10 years —having already been elected as the leader of the country’s Labour Party last week.Burnham, who until recently was serving as the mayor of Greater Manchester, succeeded outgoing Prime Minister Keir Starmer.Speaking outside the prime minister’s official residence —10 Downing Street…

Hazel Marimbizain Bulawayo BULAWAYO is focusing on reclaiming its crown as Zimbabwe’s industrial powerhouse through a sweeping government push for retooling, investment, and job creation.Speaking to the Daily News, the country’s most influential newspaper — Bulawayo Provincial Affairs and Devolution minister Judith Ncube said the province was leveraging its rich industrial heritage, strategic location, and…

AUTHORITIES say the resumption of Air Zimbabwe’s direct Harare-London service will improve market access, strengthen export competitiveness and unlock new trade, tourism and investment opportunities as the country intensifies global economic engagement.Speaking at the reception of an Air Zimbabwe aircraft and launch of the Harare-London route at Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport yesterday, the minister…