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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…
By Dickson Bandera The Government has issued a stern warning to gaming operators, announcing tougher enforcement measures aimed at curbing illegal gambling activities and strengthening responsible gaming practices across Zimbabwe. Addressing the Lotteries and Gaming Board Annual General Meeting in Harare on Friday, Minister of Home Affairs and Cultural Heritage Hon. Kazembe Kazembe — represented…
Dr Mavis Sibanda Harare, Zimbabwe — 25 November 2025 The Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA) opened a two-day regional awareness workshop in Harare this Tuesday to discuss the findings of a study assessing options for including selected services sectors under the bloc’s Simplified Trade Regime (STR). The meeting, running from 25–26 November…
By Dickson Bandera Nigerian billionaire and Africa’s richest man, Mr Aliko Dangote, has arrived in Zimbabwe for high-level discussions aimed at exploring investment opportunities in key sectors of the economy. His visit marks his third time coming to Zimbabwe, following his initial trip in 2015 and 2018 when he expressed interest in venturing into cement…