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President Mnangagwa Launches State-of-the-Art Food Production Plant, Urges Local Value Addition

Newsreel11 months ago11 months ago04 mins

By Dickson Bandera President Emmerson Mnangagwa has officially launched National Foods’ new US$13 million production facility in Harare, calling it a strategic step toward strengthening Zimbabwe’s food security, agro-industrial capacity, and economic independence. The facility includes three modern production lines: a breakfast cereals extrusion plant, a biscuit manufacturing unit, and a pasta processing line. Speaking…

It’s Time to Invest in Zimbabwe: EU

Newsreel12 months ago12 months ago05 mins

Ready to Do Business with Zimbabwe By Dickson Bandera The European Union has extended an open invitation to global investors, declaring that Zimbabwe is now primed for economic takeoff. The call was made by EU Ambassador Jobst von Kirchmann, at the opening of the EU-Zimbabwe Business Forum in Harare this Tuesday. Ambassador Kirchmann hailed the…

EU, Zimbabwe Deepen Economic Ties Ahead of Historic Business Forum

Newsreel12 months ago12 months ago05 mins

By George Swarei Harare, 9 May 2025 – The European Union (EU) has reaffirmed its long-standing partnership with Zimbabwe, marking this year’s Europe Day celebrations with a strong emphasis on trade, investment, and sustainable development. Under the banner “Global Gateway: Powered by the Private Sector,” the EU used the occasion to announce the first-ever EU–Zimbabwe…

Stanley Muchenje Appointed Managing Director of Schweppes Holdings Africa

Newsreel1 year ago1 year ago02 mins

By Dickson Bandera Harare – Schweppes Holdings Africa Limited has announced the appointment of Mr. Stanley M. Muchenje as its new Managing Director, effective 1 May 2025. He comes in to replace Mr Charles Nkululeko Msipa who retired recently after 20 years of service at the beverage company. The appointment was confirmed by the company’s…

Sir Wicknell Honours Baba Guti with Luxury SUV and $250,000 Cash Gift to Widow

Newsreel1 year ago1 year ago04 mins

By Dickson Bandera Businessman Sir Wicknell Chivayo this Monday made headlines after gifting a brand-new Toyota Land Cruiser 300 VXR and US$250,000 cash to Dr. Eunor Guti, widow of the late Archbishop Ezekiel Handinawangu Guti, the revered founder of ZAOGA Forward in Faith Ministries. The gesture, announced on what would have been Baba Guti’s 101st…

South African Sports Brand Makes Impressive Debut At ZITF 2025

Newsreel1 year ago1 year ago03 mins

Newsreel Zimbabwe reporter speaks to South African designer, Kgomotso Lekganyane at the ZITF in Bulawayo recently. By Khadija Salimini MMR Sports, a South African sportswear brand designer, Kgomotso Lekganyane, made a remarkable debut at the 65th edition of the Zimbabwe International Trade Fair (ZITF) 2025. Lekganyane’s innovative and culturally infused sportswear collection captured the attention…

UZ Student Exhibits At ZITF 2025

Newsreel1 year ago1 year ago05 mins

Wilbwert Machoba By Khadija Salimini Wilbwert Machoba, a third-year Biomedical Engineering student at the University of Zimbabwe and CEO of Chilbur Chemicals, this year showcased his Burtrol cleaning detergents at the 65th edition of Zimbabwe International Trade Fair (ZITF) held in Bulawayo. Held from April 21 to 26, 2025, under the theme “Industrialisation: Crafting an…

Ecobank Backs Europe Day Celebrations as Platinum Sponsor, Championing Private Sector Growth

Newsreel1 year ago1 year ago02 mins

EU-Ecobank- Platinum Sponsorhip Secured! By Dickson Bandera As Europe Day 2025 embraces the theme “Global Gateway – Powered by the Private Sector,” Ecobank has stepped forward as a Platinum Sponsor, underscoring its pivotal role in promoting sustainable growth and regional partnerships across Africa. The annual event, commemorated by the European Union and its partners worldwide,…

Zimbabwe Ushers in a New Era of Border Management with Launch of Online System

Newsreel1 year ago1 year ago08 mins

Deputy Minister of Home Affairs and Cultural Heritage, Hon Chido Sanyatwe centre flanked by Secretary of Home Affairs Amb Raphel Faranisi and Chief Director Immigration Ms Respect Gono pose for a photo at the ZITF in Bulawayo recently. By Staff Reporter Zimbabwe has ushered in a new era of border management with the launch of…

Stanbic Bank and EIB Global Launch €20 Million Credit Line for Zimbabwean SMEs and Women Entrepreneurs

Newsreel1 year ago1 year ago03 mins

From left to right, European Investment Bank (EIB), Head of Division: Mr. Christophe Litt, Stanbic Bank CEO Mr. Solomon Nyanhongo, EU Ambassador to Zimbabwe, H.E. Jobst von Kirchmann By George Swarei Harare, 4 March 2025 – The European Investment Bank (EIB Global) and Stanbic Bank Zimbabwe have unveiled a €20 million (ZWG 525.9 million) credit…