ZIMBABWE is prioritising policy reforms and innovative financing to attract investment into solar power, while leveraging its lithium reserves to enhance its role in renewable energy storage. This comes as the country is yet to fully harness its renewable energy potential, including solar and wind power, which could offer a sustainable and reliable source of…
ZIMBABWE’s tourism sector is projected to grow by 3,1 percent in 2026, boosted by rising arrivals from key source markets, Finance minister Mthuli Ncube has said. The sector is already expanding, supported by increased international and domestic travel and strengthened by significant government investment. “International tourist arrivals are forecasted to reach 1,87 million, up from…
ZIMBABWE’s micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) have been commended for their resilience and contribution to the national economy in the face of mounting operational challenges. This came out at…
ZIMBABWE’S 2025 public spending has been severely strained by inflation and exchange-rate slippage, leaving ministries and departments battling swollen costs and shrinking real allocations, according to figures presented in the 2026 national budget statement. Finance minister Mthuli Ncube revealed that ministries had already used far more of their budgets than Treasury had planned. “As at…
THE Zimbabwe National Statistics Agency (Zimstat) is working with the United Nations to strengthen data coordination, production, and utilisation for evidence-based development in the country. Speaking at the Data for Development and Innovation (DFDI) Working Group, Zimstat director general Tafadzwa Bandama said the initiative sought to ensure coordinated efforts to close data gaps in previous…
MIMOSA Mining Company says it is pushing for safe, modern, and inclusive mining through the adoption of “cutting-edge smart technology”. Speaking on the sidelines of the Business for Sustainable Development Zimbabwe (BCSDZ) annual conference over the weekend, Mimosa general manager, Stephen Ndiyamba, emphasised that the rapid evolution of the workforce required industries to rethink traditional…
MUKURU has partnered with Women in Farming and Entrepreneurship (W.I.F.E.) to roll out a targeted initiative to support and grow rural women’s farming businesses. The fintech and agripreneurship partnership combines…
THE World Bank Group has launched a new technical assistance initiative for Zimbabwe’s power sector, providing a critical boost intended to unlock private investment in renewable energy generation. The newly approved Zimbabwe Renewable Energy Procurement Technical Assistance Project, financed by a US$1,5 million grant from the World Bank’s Sustainable Renewables Risk Mitigation Initiative, will establish…
THE Civil Aviation Authority of Zimbabwe (CAAZ) says a new round of international air-service negotiations has laid the groundwork for attracting more airlines and cutting operating costs as the country works to make its aviation sector more competitive. Soaring operational expenses, fuel prices, airport charges and currency instability continue to squeeze the industry, driving up…
THE Postal and Telecommunications Regulatory Authority of Zimbabwe (POTRAZ) director general, Gift Machengete, was awarded the CEO of the Year – Regulatory Category at the CEO Africa Roundtable Annual Awards. CEO Africa Roundtable said the award recognises his significant contributions to the sector through his role at the helm of the nation’s telecommunications regulator. “We…
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