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By Dickson Bandera The Ministry of Lands, Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Rural Development has urged farmers to adopt Rhizobia inoculation technology in sugar bean production to boost yields, reduce input costs and improve soil fertility. In production guidance issued to growers, the Ministry said the use of the “N-fixer Rhizobia” inoculant enhances Biological Nitrogen Fixation…
By Dickson Bandera Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe — Zimbabwe’s drive to position itself as a leading tourism and investment destination gained fresh momentum with the arrival of a 35-member delegation of senior business executives from Romania at Victoria Falls International Airport. The delegation was officially welcomed by the Deputy Minister of Tourism and Hospitality Industry, Hon….
By Dickson Bandera Berlin, Germany – Zimbabwe is making waves on the global agricultural stage, and nowhere was this more evident than at the renowned Fruit Logistica trade fair in Berlin, Germany. The event, one of the largest gatherings of fresh produce suppliers in the world, provided Zimbabwe with a platform to showcase the quality,…
By Dickson Bandera HARARE — The Procurement Regulatory Authority of Zimbabwe (PRAZ) is currently conducting training sessions for bidders and suppliers at the Harare International Conference Centre (HICC) as part of ongoing efforts to strengthen the use of the Electronic Government Procurement (e-GP) system. The training programme is aimed at capacitating bidders and suppliers on…
Khaby Lame, the Senegal-born social media creator. By Marcus Chimudzi Khaby Lame, the Senegal-born social media creator who rose to global fame through silent comedy videos on TikTok, has concluded a landmark business transaction valued at US$900 million, marking one of the most significant deals in the global creator economy to date. According to Business…
By Kenneth Wilo Harare, Zimbabwe — The National Arts Council of Zimbabwe (NACZ) has announced a reduction in registration fees for artists and creative organisations, effective January 30, 2026, in a move aimed at enhancing the ease of doing business in the cultural and creative industries. The adjustments are intended to make formal registration more…
By Dickson Bandera Nigeria has strengthened its capacity to detect and curb illicit financial flows linked to trade mis-invoicing following a five-day training programme conducted with the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (ECA), officials said on Friday. The workshop, held in Abuja from Jan. 19–23, focused on improving the use of customs and trade…
By Marcus Chimudzi Zimbabwean entrepreneur and climate innovation leader Freedom Mukanga has been named the 2025 Mandela Washington Fellowship Impact Award winner, becoming the first Zimbabwean to receive the continental honor since the program’s launch in 2014. The award, presented annually by the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, recognizes one…
Chipaz Promotions Pulls An Iconic Show That Noone Saw Coming By Dickson Bandera Two of Zimbabwe’s most dominant music heavyweights, Winky D and Jah Prayzah, are set to share the stage on December 31 at the Glamis Arena in what fans are already describing as a seismic moment in the country’s entertainment history. For more…
By Dickson Bandera The World Bank says Zimbabwe is steadily moving toward economic recovery, citing strong reforms, improved stability, and solid sectoral performance that have positioned the country for accelerated growth in 2025. Presenting the Zimbabwe Economic Update: Fostering a Business-Enabling Regulatory Environment for Private Sector report in Harare on 2 December 2025, the institution…