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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 Dickson Bandera Rainbow Tourism Group (RTG) has invested US$2.5 million to refurbish and expand Montclair Resort and Conference in Nyanga, increasing its accommodation capacity from 85 to 110 rooms as it moves to strengthen tourism and conferencing business in Zimbabwe’s Eastern Highlands. The refurbishment is expected to enable the resort to host larger conferences,…
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 The Embassy of Italy in Zimbabwe wishes to advise all visa applicants and stakeholders that the VIS IT operating system will be temporarily unavailable from 12 February to 18 February 2026. This interruption is due to a planned and urgent technical intervention. During this period, the reception, processing, and issuance of entry…
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…