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The Rainbow Towers Hotel and the Harare International Conference Centre By Dickson Bandera The gleaming Rainbow Towers Hotel and Conference Centre (RTHCC) has unveiled a remarkable US$5.2 million facelift — a bold statement of Zimbabwe’s renewed ambition to reclaim its place among Africa’s premier destinations for world-class conferences and luxury accommodation. As part of the…
Nomqhele Sisa Nkomo By Dickson Bandera Renowned pageant mentor and founder of Miss Fabulous Zimbabwe, Simbarashe Gwawawa, has expressed strong confidence that Zimbabwe’s beauty queen, Nomqhele Sisa Nkomo, will make the nation proud at the Miss Tourism International pageant to be held in Malaysia. Speaking at the Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport during Nomqhele’s departure,…
By Dickson Bandera HARARE- Communities across the capital were on Friday treated to music, performances, and interactive activities as the Ministry of Tourism and Hospitality Industry, together with the Zimbabwe Tourism Authority (ZTA), staged roadshows to build momentum for this year’s World Tourism Day celebrations. The awareness campaign, which brought high-energy entertainment to neighborhoods, aimed…
The unstoppable multi-awards winner Shihan Wilfred Mashaya By Dickson Bandera Budva, Montenegro – Zimbabwean martial arts icon Shihan Wilfred “Zim Ninja” Mashaya has been awarded the prestigious Weapon Champion of the Year title at the World Humanitarian Martial Arts Festival and Seminar held in Budva, Montenegro, over the weekend. Mashaya received the award from Festival…
By Dickson Bandera When Mr. Simbarashe Gwawawa speaks about modelling, his words carry the weight of conviction. To him, the runway is not just a strip of polished floor lit by flashing cameras—it is a platform of empowerment, a stage for cultural pride, and a springboard for national development. “Modelling promotes our fashion, markets our…
By Dickson Bandera Mutare is set to rejoin Zimbabwe’s air map as Air Zimbabwe reintroduces passenger flights to the Eastern Highlands city, complementing the existing road and rail networks. The national airline has announced daily return flights between Harare and Mutare ahead of the 2025 Sanganai/Hlanganani/Kumbanayi World Tourism Expo. The service will operate from September…
By Dickson Bandera The streets of Mutare are set to burst into life this Saturday, September 6, as the Sanganai/Kumbanai Carnival and Street Party transforms the city into a vibrant hub of music, food, and cultural celebration. The carnival procession will commence at Lenon Hotel and conclude at Meikles Park, offering a spectacular parade filled…
By Dickson Bandera Zimbabwe will host the 2025 Sanganai Hlanganani/Kumbanayi World Tourism Expo from 10–12 September 2025 at the Mutare Sports Club, bringing together over 400 exhibitors including airlines, tour operators, hotels, safari companies, and national tourism boards. Organised by the Zimbabwe Tourism Authority (ZTA), the Expo connects local tourism players with international buyers and…
President Mnangagwa is flanked by Vice President Kembo Mohadi (left) and Tourism Minister Barbara Rwodzi (right) during the launch of the Zimbabwe Tourism and Hospitality Industry Policy at State House yesterday. By Dickson Bandera President Emmerson Mnangagwa has declared that the economic benefits of Zimbabwe’s growing tourism and hospitality industry must cascade to all citizens—especially…
By Dickson Bandera President Emmerson Mnangagwa on Monday officially launched the Zimbabwe Tourism and Hospitality Industry Policy, setting a new course for an inclusive, modern, and community-driven tourism sector rooted in the country’s cultural heritage and natural wealth. The launch comes as the tourism industry records a strong rebound, having already surpassed its US$5 billion…