THE Zimbabwe Trade Development and Promotion Organisation (Zimtrade) is scaling-up export training for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) to boost their market penetration. Speaking to the Daily News yesterday, Zimtrade representative Enias Dube said the organisation was equipping small businesses with the necessary expertise and connections to penetrate international markets. “Export training programmes have been…
SOUTH Africa minister of Sport, Arts and Culture Gayton McKenzie’s recent accusations against foreigners, particularly Zimbabweans, are a stark reminder of the dangers of xenophobic rhetoric in the country. At a time when the country is facing significant challenges, including US President Donald Trump’s threats to cut funding in response to the Expropriation Act, McKenzie’s…
RAINBOW Tourism Group (RTG)’s New Ambassador Hotel in central Harare is undergoing massive renovations at a cost of US$500 000. The hotel closed its doors to the public on January 6 for the renovations, which are expected to end on February 10. Addressing the media after touring the hotel yesterday, the RTG’s corporate affairs manager,…
A KADOMA man was stabbed to death by a colleague over a US$0,50 snooker table token at a local bar. Tavonga Matindike and Kudzai Bofuwero were tried at the High Court for the murder of their colleague, one Tinashe, at Appleyard Nightclub in Kadoma in 2018. Justice Philda Muzofa found Matindike guilty and sentenced him…
Stella MadzivanyikaSTAFF WRITERmadzivanyikas@dailynews.co.zw GOVERNMENT has managed to secure US$300 000 to increase the irrigation hectarage in Muzarabani, Mashonaland Central Province. This was confirmed by Agriculture minister, Anxious Masuka, while touring the Agricultural and Rural Development Authority (Arda) estate on Tuesday. He said the funds were mobilised by the government and the Food and Agriculture Organisation…
BY RUTENDO NGARA A HARARE company director and his employee were granted US$500 bail each by a magistrate court yesterday, facing charges of allegedly defrauding the Zimbabwe Revenue Authority (Zimra) of R10 million. The director of Hilmax Engineering, Patrick Musavaya, and Rugare Murwira, an employee, appeared before Harare magistrate Marehwanazvo Gofa facing seven counts of…
By Masimba Makwembere makwemberemv@dailynews.co.zw SMALL-SCALE miners have applauded the government’s decision to reserve the artisanal mining sector, saying it will benefit impoverished communities. The government recently announced plans to enforce reserved sector provisions under the indigenisation law, aiming to strengthen local economic empowerment. In a statement, Emerging Miners Association of Zimbabwe (EMAZ) president Hyde Chatyoka…
By Masimba Makwembere makwemberem@dailynews.co.zw AT LEAST 12 people died from diarrhoea, dysentery, and malaria last week, according to the ministry of Health. Six deaths were reported from diarrhoea and dysentery, while five were from malaria. The ministry of Health reported 6 958 common diarrhoea cases and six deaths for the week ending January 19, 2025….
BY MASIMBA MAKWEMBERE PROWEB, which represents the interests of professional women and businesswomen, will officially launch its 20th anniversary celebrations in Harare tonight. The organisation has implemented various initiatives to amplify the voice of women on Zimbabwe’s business landscape since its founding in 2005 by the late lawyer, businesswoman, and philanthropist Florence Ziumbe. Current Proweb…
Yvonne Ncubein BULAWAYO A BULAWAYO man was yesterday sentenced to 24 months in prison for stealing trust property worth over US$4 500. Thompson Dube of Pumula South appeared before Bulawayo regional magistrate Matthew Mutiro facing fraud charges. He pleaded not guilty, but was convicted after a full trial. Dube was sentenced to 24 months in…
