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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…
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 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…
By Brenda Mazhambe The United States has announced an immediate suspension of most routine visa processing at its embassy in Zimbabwe, a move that will affect tourist, student, business, family, and immigrant visa categories. The suspension, which took effect without prior notice, comes as Washington cites national security and public safety concerns linked to high…