Mishma ChakanyukaSTAFF WRITER GOVERNMENT has called for stronger dairy sector collaboration to boost domestic milk consumption by making dairy products significantly more affordable and accessible.The high cost of dairy products in Zimbabwe is being driven by elevated production, feed and utility expenses, forcing local processors to maintain high retail prices to remain viable.Speaking at the…
Hazel MarimbizaIN BULAWAYO AUTHORITIES have implored tourism operators to capitalise on Air Zimbabwe’s restored Harare–London route by developing competitive travel packages to boost international visitor arrivals.Speaking during consultations on the National Tourism Sector Strategy (NTSS) 2026-2030 in Bulawayo yesterday, the permanent secretary in the ministry of Tourism and Hospitality Industry, Takaruza Munyanyiwa, said the resumption…
Brandon Josphat POLITICAL EDITOR THE central bank is ramping up its efforts to expand the use of the ZiG in the economy, including pushing for most government payments to be in the local currency and pressing all traders to accept it. Speaking to the Daily News — the country’s most influential newspaper — a bullish…
HAZEL MARIMBIZA NATIONAL Railways of Zimbabwe(NRZ) has partnered with Beitbridge Bulawayo Railway(BBR) to transport lithium concentrate from Gwanda to Mozambique’s Maputo Port for global export.In a statement yesterday, the NRZ said the partnership commenced with the departure of the first train carrying 1 000 tonnes of lithium concentrate from the newly-commissioned BBR West Nicholson rail…
Tapiwa Chirume STAFF WRITER AUTHORITIES have temporarily shut down the popular Victoria Falls Rainforest area at the world famous national park, after an elephant was sighted at the mega tourist attraction, triggering safety alarms. The Zimbabwe Parks and Wildlife Management Authority (ZimParks) confirmed yesterday that strict entry restrictions to the area would remain in force…
Tapiwa ChirumeSTAFF WRITERTHE Hospitality Association of Zimbabwe(Haz) has urged banks to establish dedicated financing windows for tourism as preparations for the 2029 Trade Fair accelerate.Speaking at a media briefing in Harare yesterday, Haz president Emmah Kativu said the sector was moving from planning to implementation following a recent joint conference between Haz and the Bankers…
Brighton MuronzereyiCHIEF WRITERGOVERNMENT says it owes farmers more than US$7.4 million for grain deliveries made during the 2025-26 marketing season.Addressing a post-Cabinet media briefing in Harare yesterday, Information minister Zhemu Soda said payments to farmers were continuing, noting that the Grain Marketing Board (GMB) recorded a significant increase in grain deliveries compared to last year.“Strategic…
Brighton MuronzereyiCHIEF REPORTERGOVERNMENT faces severe resource constraints in its ongoing repatriation programme for Zimbabweans returning from South Africa, with limited funding threatening essential support services.The large-scale repatriation exercise comes amid rising anti-immigrant demonstrations in South Africa, where pressure has been mounting on authorities to remove undocumented foreign nationals.Appearing before the parliamentary portfolio committee on Defence…
Hazel Marimbizain Bulawayo THIS year’s Mine Entra exhibition will boost efficiency and innovation across Zimbabwe’s mining industry by driving technological adoption, the government has announced.The annual expo comes as the government continues implementing policies aimed at modernising the mining industry to support economic transformation under the National Development Strategy 2 (NDS2) and Vision 2030.Speaking to…
LEATHOUT Investment has successfully challenged the eviction of businessman Future Chirango Muvirimi and his wife Petronella from a posh Waterfalls property in…

