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The light rail system is expected to become the backbone of Harare’s broader urban renewal programme. By Dickson Bandera Harare could soon undergo one of the biggest transport transformations in its history, with a proposed US$3 billion light rail network expected to reshape the way people move around the capital by 2029. Zimbabwe Investment and…
By Dickson Bandera HARARE – Residents of Chitungwiza have taken their local authority to the High Court over a decades-long sewage crisis, in a landmark legal challenge that underscores growing concern over deteriorating service delivery in Zimbabwe’s urban councils. The application was filed on 23 July 2026 by the Chitungwiza Residents Trust (CHITREST) together with…
By Julius Idrissa Manganda Preparations for the 116th Zimbabwe Agricultural Show are at an advanced stage, with organisers targeting 630 exhibitors as the country prepares for its biggest agricultural and business exhibition of the year. The annual event, which runs from August 24 to 29, will be held under the theme “Converge: Powering Growth, Where…
By Staff Reporter Vice President Dr Constantino Chiwenga has arrived in Rusape, Manicaland Province, to attend the centenary celebrations of St Kilian’s Mission, marking 100 years of the Roman Catholic institution’s service to the community. The Vice President was received by Deputy President of the Senate Lieutenant General (Retired) Mike Nyambuya, ZANU PF Politburo member…
REA Board Chairperson Mrs Cecilia Chitiyo during her address By Brenda Mazhambe GOKWE NORTH – Midlands Province is making significant strides towards achieving universal access to modern energy services, with the Rural Electrification Agency (REA) scaling up electrification programmes under the National Development Strategy 2 (NDS2), REA Board Chairperson Mrs Cecilia Chitiyo has said. Speaking…
REA continues to fulfil its mandate of providing reliable and sustainable electricity to rural areas across the country. By Brenda Mazhambe GANDAVAROYI, Gokwe North – The Rural Electrification Agency (REA) says all is in place for the commissioning and switch-on of the 96-kilowatt Gandavaroyi Community Solar Mini-Grid Project, with the official ceremony scheduled for 10…
By Reginald Tapfumaneyi The Zimbabwean government has joined hands with the private sector and NGOs to repatriate undocumented Zimbabwean immigrants from South Africa, following similar actions taken by other African countries. Ghana was the first African country to act, sending planes to ferry its citizens from different parts of South Africa, followed by Nigeria. Through…
Deputy Director Coordinator In the Office of the Minister of State for Provincial Affairs and Devolution Masvingo Province, Mr Mhangure reading the speech on behalf of Hon Minister Chadzamira By Dickson Bandera MASVINGO – Government has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening its partnership with the Church, describing faith-based organisations as indispensable partners in promoting peace,…
By Brenda Mazhambe Seed Co International reported a 130% jump in annual profit after tax to US$13.1 million for the year ended March 31, 2026, as strong business growth, disciplined cost management and robust regional operations drove revenue up 30% to US$161.3 million. The company said operating profit rose 88% to US$28.8 million from US$15.3…
By Brenda Mazhambe HARARE, June 29, 2026 – Senior Treasury officials from across the Southern African Development Community (SADC) today officially opened deliberations in Harare, marking the commencement of the Joint Meeting of SADC Ministers of Finance and Ministers of Health, which runs from 29 June to 3 July 2026. The opening session, attended by…