UN-Habitat, Action 24 Pilot Circular Economy Project to Tackle Solar E-Waste in Zimbabwe
By Dickson Bandera Harare, February 11, 2026 — The United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat), in partnership with Action 24, has launched a pilot circular economy initiative aimed at addressing the growing challenge of solar and electronic waste in Zimbabwe by repairing, refurbishing and repurposing discarded batteries for community energy use. The pilot focuses on…
Zimbabwe Ready to Host the SADC Sustainable Energy Week in Victoria Falls
By Dickson Bandera Zimbabwe is ready to host the 2026 SADC Sustainable Energy Week from 23 to 27 February 2026 in Victoria Falls, with all arrangements now in place to ensure a successful conference aimed at strengthening energy security, promoting sustainability, and unlocking investment opportunities across Southern Africa. The five-day flagship event will be held…
NetOne Introduces Tourist SIM Card to Boost Connectivity for Visitors
By Dickson Bandera Mobile network giant NetOne has rolled out a dedicated Tourist SIM Card, a smart prepaid solution designed to give short-term visitors instant, affordable and seamless connectivity the moment they arrive in the country. The Tourist SIM is an all-in-one package offering voice, SMS and data services, and is available free of charge…
Minister Mavetera Defends Zimbabwe’s AI Drive, Addresses Infrastructure and Investment Concerns
By Dickson Bandera Harare — Minister of ICT, Postal and Courier Services, Dr Tatenda Mavetera, has defended Zimbabwe’s forthcoming National Artificial Intelligence (AI) Strategy, saying it is a long-term, structured plan designed to tackle the country’s foundational gaps in power supply, digital infrastructure and skills development. The minister was responding to public critique by investigative…
High Court Grants Bail to Traditional Leader Convicted of Insulting President
Traditional leader Timothy Chiminya (right) with His lawyer Adv Mtisi. By Staff Reporter The High Court has granted bail to traditional leader Timothy Chiminya, who styles himself as King Munhumutapa, after he spent more than two months in prison serving a sentence for undermining the authority of President Emmerson Mnangagwa. Justice Davison Foroma on Wednesday…
Betting, Risks and Redemption: How the Lotteries and Gaming Board Is Shaping Responsible Gambling in Zimbabwe
The LGB has adopted a proactive, community-centred approach to regulating the industry while safeguarding public welfare. By Dickson Bandera When the story of a Bakers Inn manager who lost US$3,400 of company funds on the online game “Kandege” (Aviator) went viral last year, it ignited a fierce national debate across social media platforms. The manager…
Zimbabwe’s Law to Compensate Road Traffic Accident Victims Nears Completion
Minister of of Transport and Infrastructure Development Hon Felix Mhona By Dickson Bandera A law to compensate victims of road traffic accidents is nearing completion as Government intensifies stakeholder consultations on the Road Accident Fund Bill, a legislative overhaul expected to reshape Zimbabwe’s post-crash compensation framework. The Bill, being spearheaded by the Ministry of Transport…
President Mnangagwa Calls for Discipline, Ideological Clarity in ZANU PF Leadership
By Dickson Bandera President Emmerson Mnangagwa on Thursday challenged members of the ZANU PF Central Committee to recommit themselves to discipline, ideological clarity and people-centred leadership, warning that complacency, corruption and self-interest could undermine national development and the ruling party’s Vision 2030 agenda. Addressing a high-level Strategic Seminar Workshop for Central Committee members at the…
Zimbabwe Gears Up for Mining Indaba as Cape Town Hosts Africa’s Premier Mining Forum
By Dickson Bandera CAPE TOWN, South Africa — All eyes turn to Cape Town next week as Africa’s most influential mining investment platform, Mining Indaba 2026, opens its doors, bringing together global investors, policymakers, mining executives and development financiers — with Zimbabwe firmly in the mix. The annual Indaba, widely regarded as the continent’s foremost…
IMPORTANT NOTICE | Embassy of Italy in Zimbabwe
By Staff Reporter The Embassy of Italy in Zimbabwe wishes to advise all visa applicants and stakeholders that the VIS IT operating system will be temporarily unavailable from 12 February to 18 February 2026. This interruption is due to a planned and urgent technical intervention. During this period, the reception, processing, and issuance of entry…
