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Victoria Falls has become the focal point of Africa’s efforts to strengthen civil registration and vital statistics systems as the Annual Expert Group Meeting for African Registrars General on Civil Registration and Vital Statistics (CRVS) got underway yesterday. The high-level gathering has brought together representatives from all 54 African Union member states to review progress […]
TIMB Urges Adoption of Drought-Tolerant Tobacco Varieties Ahead of Potential El Niño Season The Tobacco Industry and Marketing Board (TIMB) has called on dryland tobacco farmers to adopt drought-tolerant tobacco varieties as part of efforts to safeguard production against forecast below-normal rainfall and the potential impact of a super El Niño during the 2026/27 agricultural […]
Zimbabwe’s telecommunications sector registered robust growth in the first quarter of 2026, driven by rising demand for data services, expanding digital connectivity and continued investment in modern communications infrastructure. According to the First Quarter 2026 Postal and Telecommunications Sector Performance Report released by the Ministry of Information Communication Technology, Postal and Courier Services, active mobile […]
The Treasury has released ZWG200 million and US$8 million to the Grain Marketing Board (GMB) to accelerate payments to farmers and sustain grain deliveries during the current marketing season, in a move aimed at strengthening agricultural production and national food security. Announcing the development, GMB Chief Executive Officer Dr Edson Badarai said the latest disbursement […]
Argentina and Spain are set to battle for football’s ultimate prize when they meet in the 2026 FIFA World Cup final this Sunday at the New York New Jersey Stadium in what promises to be a thrilling showdown between two of the game’s most accomplished nations. The eagerly anticipated final pits the defending world champions […]
A Victoria Falls man has been arrested following a joint anti-poaching operation targeting the alleged illegal hunting and trade of guinea fowl, in a move authorities say underscores their commitment to protecting wildlife and preserving biodiversity. The Victoria Falls Anti-Poaching Unit (VFAPU) said the arrest followed intelligence reports alleging that the suspect was involved in […]
The Government has intensified support for Zimbabweans returning from South Africa, with nearly 100,000 citizens processed through Beitbridge Border Post since late May, prompting the expansion of a coordinated national reintegration programme. Speaking during the post-Cabinet media briefing on Tuesday, Minister of Local Government and Public Works Daniel Garwe said a total of 99,418 Zimbabweans […]
The Government has approved a comprehensive six-point Summer Cropping Plan designed to protect national food security, strengthen agricultural resilience and support farmers ahead of a forecast drier-than-normal 2026/27 farming season associated with a potential El Niño weather pattern. The proactive strategy forms part of broader efforts to cushion the country against climate-related risks while ensuring […]
Zimbabwe has recorded single-digit annual inflation for the first time in more than 30 years, averaging 4.4 percent between January and June 2026, in a major milestone that reflects the success of ongoing fiscal and monetary reforms aimed at stabilising the economy. The achievement was highlighted during a meeting between the Ministry of Finance, Economic […]
The United Nations’ World Meteorological Organization (WMO) has issued a warning that a strong El Niño weather pattern could develop later this year, heightening the risk of extreme weather events across many regions of the world. The alert comes amid continued warming of sea surface temperatures in the equatorial Pacific Ocean, a key indicator closely […]
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