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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,…
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…
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,…
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…
By Exson Tivafire Mobile network giant NetOne has rolled out a dedicated Tourist SIM Card, a smart prepaid solution designed to give short-term visitors instant, affordable and seamless connectivity the moment they arrive in the country. The Tourist SIM is an all-in-one package offering voice, SMS and data services, and is available free of charge…
By Placky Meck 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….
By Bradley Mhungu CHIREDZI — Buffalo Range Airport has undergone major airside infrastructure upgrades, strengthening its role as a strategic aviation hub for Zimbabwe’s South Eastern Lowveld and the country’s premier wildlife conservancies. Located about 10 kilometres northwest of Chiredzi, the airport now boasts a refurbished 1,578-metre bituminous runway, precision-engineered to a width of 30…
By Dickson Bandera Zimbabwe’s tourism sector stands at a critical point where effective governance and strategic leadership can unlock wide-ranging economic benefits for citizens across multiple sectors. Endowed with breathtaking natural landscapes, abundant wildlife, birdlife and rich cultural heritage, Zimbabwe possesses immense potential to strengthen its position in the global tourism industry, boost foreign currency…
By Marcus Chimudzi Harare, Zimbabwe — Zimbabwe is set to welcome one of the world’s most electrifying internet personalities, Darren Jason Watkins Jr., popularly known as IShowSpeed, as part of his headline-grabbing “Speed Does Africa” tour. The livestreaming sensation is travelling across approximately 20 African countries in just 28 days, on a continent-wide journey that…
By Dickson Bandera The New Ambassador Hotel has released its festive season programme for December 2025 and early January 2026, outlining a series of themed dining and hospitality experiences to mark Christmas and the New Year. According to the programme, activities will begin on Unity Day, December 22, 2025, with a braai lunch scheduled from…