THE government has called for a radical shift in trade relations between Zimbabwe and India, focusing on unlocking high-value investment to ignite industrial growth and mass job creation in Bulawayo and beyond. Speaking following a high-level visit by India’s Ambassador to Zimbabwe, Bramha Kumar at the weekend, the minister of State for Bulawayo Provincial Affairs…
HAZEL MARIMBIZA SWITZERLAND has committed US$200 000 toward the revamping of Highlanders Market in Bulawayo, a major boost aimed at improving working conditions for thousands of informal traders operating at the site. Speaking on the sidelines of a market tour yesterday, the Swiss Ambassador to Zimbabwe, Zambia, and Malawi, Stephane Rey, said the support reflected…
Staff writer in BULAWAYO CHINA has intensified efforts to lay the groundwork for Zimbabwe to fully benefit from its new zero-tariff policy, a move expected to surge exports, lure investment, and ignite the nation’s industrialisation drive. This follow’s China’s implementation of a zero-tariff treatment for products from 53 African countries with diplomatic ties on May…
HEALTH experts have urged the government to place healthcare at the centre of Zimbabwe’s economic transformation agenda, warning that progress towards universal…
THE country’s higher and technical learning institutions are emerging as key drivers of innovation, showcasing practical solutions that enhance industrial competitiveness and strengthen sectoral linkages at the ongoing Zimbabwe International Trade Fair (ZITF). From mining and agriculture to manufacturing and energy, institutions are aligning research, training, and innovation with industry needs, positioning themselves as critical…
THE United Kingdom has joined forces with the government in the fight against gender-based violence and other crimes targeted at women and girls in the country. In this regard, the UK has announced the launch of a US$675 000 Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG) fund aimed at stimulating domestic resource mobilisation to build sustainable…
ZIMBABWE is advocating for a global shift toward peace-based diplomacy and economic cooperation to build competitive, interconnected industries. Speaking at a diplomats’ forum yesterday during the ongoing Zimbabwe International Trade Fair (ZITF), the minister of Foreign Affairs, Amon Murwira, emphasised that the nation’s foreign policy was firmly anchored in constitutional principles rather than abstract concepts….
A SOMBRE mass funeral for 12 victims of the Bulawayo–Beitbridge Road explosion was held at Doves Funeral Services yesterday, as the nation mourns one of the country’s most devastating road tragedies in recent times. The victims died instantly when a Toyota Quantum vehicle exploded on Thursday along the Bulawayo–Beitbridge Road, between Chipangali Wildlife Orphanage and…
THE Environmental Management Agency (EMA) has launched a nationwide survey to measure mercury levels in mine tailings and dams. Speaking during a miners’ workshop in Bulawayo yesterday, EMA hazardous substances officer Irvine Nyaguwa said the exercise was aimed at establishing baseline data to guide remediation and policy interventions. “We are conducting a survey to assess…
THE Zimbabwe International Trade Fair (ZITF) Company has introduced the ZITF 2026 Black Card, an exclusive VIP access pass designed to offer top tier visitors a seamless, comfortable, and highly personalised experience during this year’s fair. The black card would be available in limited numbers for senior executives, high value buyers, business leaders and strategic…
