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Healthcare, Solar Energy Lead Businesses’ Future Market Priorities for Zimbabwe

By Dickson Bandera Healthcare services, solar energy and skills development have emerged as leading areas of strategic market importance for Zimbabwean businesses over the next decade, according to the 2025 National Competitiveness Baseline Survey. The survey, conducted by the National Competitiveness Commission (NCC) in collaboration with the Zimbabwe National Statistics Agency (ZIMSTAT), identifies medical services…

Zimbabwe Explores Irrigation Partnerships with Spanish Company

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By Dickson Bandera Zimbabwe is exploring potential partnerships with Spanish irrigation specialist REECE Group to accelerate the development of small-scale irrigation systems and strengthen agricultural production. The discussions took place during the Zimbabwean delegation’s engagements with international partners at the headquarters of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) in Rome, Italy….

Government Unpacks Cooperative Societies Development Policy

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Hon Minister Monica Mutsvangwa By Dickson Bandera The Government has begun efforts to unpack the Cooperative Societies Development Policy as it moves to strengthen the contribution of cooperatives to economic development and community empowerment. Women Affairs, Community, Small and Medium Enterprises Development Minister Hon Monica Mutsvangwa is officiating at a workshop in Harare today, bringing…

Rural Electrification Key to Mitigating El Niño Effects: Government

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By Brenda Mazhambe Electricity is emerging as a critical weapon in Zimbabwe’s fight against the effects of El Niño-induced drought, with Government saying rural electrification can strengthen food security and climate resilience in drought-hit communities. Minister of Energy and Power Development, Honourable July Moyo, made the remarks Friday when he commissioned the Mbuyamaswa-Kwamutevhure rural electrification…

ZACC Takes Anti-Corruption Campaign to Zimbabwe Agricultural Show In Harare

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Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission Stand at the ZAS 2026 By Dickson Bandera The Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission (ZACC) is using the 116th edition of the Zimbabwe Agricultural Show to raise public awareness on the dangers of corruption and promote greater accountability across the agricultural sector. The Commission is encouraging members of the public attending the show to…

Women Urged to Turn Skills Into Income at Agricultural Show

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By Dickson Bandera Women, women’s groups and aspiring female entrepreneurs are being encouraged to visit the National Training Centre for Rural Women (NTCRW) stand at the Zimbabwe Agricultural Show in Harare and explore practical skills that can be turned into businesses and sustainable sources of income. The call is being made under the Ministry of…

Government, Private Sector, Development Partners Set to Engage Zimbabweans in the Diaspora During Diaspora Week 2026 in Harare

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By Brenda Mazhambe HARARE – Zimbabweans living in the diaspora will engage with Government ministries, financial institutions, the private sector and development partners during the second edition of Zimbabwe Diaspora Week 2026, which runs from 3 to 9 August at various venues in Harare and Mashonaland East Province. The week-long programme will officially open on…

Rural Electrification Milestone: Zimbabwe Reaches 82% Coverage of Public Institutions

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By Brenda Mazhambe Zimbabwe’s rural electrification drive has reached a defining milestone, with approximately 82 percent of public institutions—schools, clinics, business centres and other community hubs—now connected to electricity, signalling steady progress toward universal energy access. The figure, confirmed by the Rural Electrification Agency (REA), reflects years of sustained infrastructure rollout and positions the country…

ZITF 2026 winners spotlight corporate dominance, sector competitiveness

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By Dickson Bandera HARARE – Major corporates, state institutions and regional players emerged as top performers at the 2026 Zimbabwe International Trade Fair (ZITF), underscoring the country’s evolving industrial competitiveness and growing private sector depth. The annual exhibitor competition, a key barometer of innovation and market positioning, saw telecommunications giant Econet Wireless Zimbabwe clinch the…

Bisenti Fashions Expands Footprint in Zimbabwe’s Fashion Sector

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Mr Claudius Bisenti By Anyway Mukumanhenga A fast-growing fashion and branding enterprise operating from Harare’s central business district is making significant inroads in Zimbabwe’s corporate apparel market while contributing to job creation. Located near the busy Coppa Cabana taxi rank in the Sunflower Building, Bisenti Fashions has emerged as a notable player in T-shirt manufacturing,…