Tourism Growth, Business Reforms Open Opportunities for Women In Tourism

WITZ president Violet Mhute (centre) poses for a photo with Zimbabwe Tourism Authority officers at Sanganai/Hlanganani Dzimbahwe World Tourism Expo 2026 By Dickson Bandera MASVINGO — Women in Tourism Zimbabwe (WITZ) is positioning women to take advantage of growing opportunities in Zimbabwe’s tourism sector, using the Sanganai/Hlanganani/Dzimbahwe World Tourism Expo as a platform to showcase…

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Women in Tourism Zimbabwe pushes for greater economic empowerment of women

Women in Tourism Zimbabwe president Violet Mhute poses for a photo with International Buyers at the Sanganai/Hlanganani World Tourism Expo 2026 in Masvingo By Dickson Bandera MASVINGO — Women in Tourism Zimbabwe is calling for stronger partnerships between government, the private sector and development partners to expand economic opportunities for women in the tourism industry….

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Masvingo Comes Alive as Sports Tourism Takes Centre Stage Ahead of Sanganai/Hlanganani World Tourism Expo

Tourism and Hospitality Industry Minister Barbara Rwodzi joins players and supporters in rallying their teams during the final matches of the the Sports Tourism Carnival at Mucheke Stadium, Masvingo. /pics Kennedy Madzianike By Dickson Bandera The city of Masvingo has been transformed into a hive of sporting, tourism and cultural activity this September, as athletes,…

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ACZ board reset brings finance, security and engineering expertise

By Dickson Bandera HARARE — The Airports Company of Zimbabwe (ACZ) has reconstituted its board, bringing in a corporate finance specialist, a retired senior police officer and an engineer as the State-owned aviation company moves to strengthen governance and accelerate airport infrastructure development. The new board took effect on August 21 following appointments by the…

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US$66.9 Million Infrastructure Deal to Expand Victoria Falls Tourism Capacity

By Dickson Bandera HARARE – Zimbabwe has signed a US$66.9 million Commercial Joint Venture Agreement to develop bulk infrastructure in the Masuwe Special Economic Zone, a strategic investment expected to expand Victoria Falls’ tourism capacity, unlock large-scale private investment and reinforce the city’s position as one of Africa’s leading tourism and investment destinations. The agreement,…

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Government, Church Partnership Boosts Religious Tourism and Heritage Economy

By Dickson Bandera GOKWE – The Government has reaffirmed the strategic role of religious tourism in driving Zimbabwe’s heritage-based tourism economy, with the Zion Christian Church (ZCC) Golden Jubilee celebrations at Defe in Gokwe emerging as a model of how faith-based gatherings can stimulate economic growth, preserve cultural heritage and promote inclusive community development. Speaking…

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Growing Confidence in Zimbabwe Tourism as Fastjet Expands Air Connectivity

By Dickson Bandera VICTORIA FALLS – Zimbabwe’s tourism sector continues to record growing investor confidence, with enhanced air connectivity opening the country’s skies to more regional and international travellers in line with the Government’s Vision 2030 agenda. The latest milestone was marked by the arrival of Fastjet Zimbabwe’s new 168-seat Airbus A320 in Victoria Falls,…

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RTG Declares US$1.2 Million Interim Dividend as H1 Earnings Hit Record High

By Dickson Bandera Rainbow Tourism Group (RTG) has declared an interim dividend of US$1.2 million after delivering one of the strongest half-year financial performances in its history, underlining the hospitality giant’s robust earnings growth, resilient operations and growing confidence in Zimbabwe’s tourism sector. The dividend, comprising US$650,000 payable in United States dollars and the equivalent…

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Romanian Business Delegation Arrives in Victoria Falls as Zimbabwe Deepens Tourism, Investment and Diplomatic Ties

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….

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