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Superintendent Gambiza Leads Heroes Holiday Road Safety Campaign in Victoria Falls

Victoria Falls – Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) Superintendent Gambiza has called for heightened road safety awareness ahead of the Heroes and Defence Forces holidays, urging motorists and pedestrians to exercise extreme caution during the busy travel period. Speaking during the official launch of the Heroes Holiday Safety Traffic Campaign in Victoria Falls, Superintendent Gambiza emphasized […]

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Old Mutual VFEX Listing Signals New Era for Zimbabwe’s Capital Markets

VICTORIA FALLS – Zimbabwe’s capital markets reached a historic milestone as Old Mutual Limited officially listed on the Victoria Falls Stock Exchange (VFEX), marking a significant step in the country’s ambition to position itself as a regional financial hub. The high-level event, attended by the Minister of Finance, Economic Development and Investment Promotion, Professor Mthuli […]

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New Victoria Falls Councillors Sworn In

Three newly elected Victoria Falls councillors have been sworn into office, with a commitment to improve service delivery and work collectively for the development of the city. The councillors representing Wards 9, 10 and 11 took their oaths during a Special Council Meeting held in the Council Boardroom following by-elections conducted on 1 August 2026. […]

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New Victoria Falls Councillors Sworn In, Pledge Improved Service Delivery

VICTORIA FALLS – Newly elected councillors for Wards 9, 10 and 11 in Victoria Falls have been officially sworn into office, pledging to prioritise service delivery and work collaboratively for the development of the city. The swearing-in ceremony took place during Special Council Meeting Number 36/2026, held in the Council Boardroom and presided over by […]

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Zimbabweans Among Nationals Facing New US Visa Bonds

The United States has increased the maximum visa bond requirement to US$20 000 for eligible citizens from selected countries, including Zimbabwe, applying for business and tourist visas. The programme applies to applicants from designated countries who are otherwise eligible for B-1 business or B-2 tourist visas, with consular officers determining whether a bond is required […]

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New Victoria Falls Councillors Sworn In, Pledge Improved Service Delivery

VICTORIA FALLS – Newly elected councillors for Wards 9, 10 and 11 in Victoria Falls have been officially sworn into office, pledging to prioritise service delivery and work collaboratively for the development of the city. The swearing-in ceremony took place during Special Council Meeting Number 36/2026, held in the Council Boardroom and presided over by […]

VICTORIA FALLS — Voting in the Victoria Falls Municipality council by-elections across Wards 9, 10, and 11 got off to a smooth and peaceful start this morning, with a steady stream of residents turning out to cast their ballots. Field reports gathered between 7:00 AM and 9:30 AM indicate a calm and orderly voting environment […]

The Zimbabwe Electoral Commission (ZEC) says all preparations have been completed for Saturday’s local authority by-elections in four wards across Victoria Falls and Mutare. Speaking during a media briefing in Victoria Falls, ZEC Commissioner Abigail Ambrose said the Commission has deployed all election materials and personnel, with a budget of ZiG 17 million allocated for […]

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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 season. In an advisory to growers, TIMB said projections from the Meteorological Service Department (MSD) indicate a likelihood of reduced rainfall, making it essential for farmers to select tobacco varieties best suited to anticipated weather conditions, rainfall patterns and available irrigation resources. The board highlighted the importance of climate-smart farming practices, noting that the choice of appropriate seed varieties will play a critical role in maintaining productivity and crop quality under increasingly challenging climatic conditions. TIMB identified established Kutsaga tobacco varieties KRK71 and KRK75 as among the most reliable options for moisture-stressed environments, citing their deep root systems and proven ability to perform well under drought conditions. The board also encouraged farmers to consider newer climate-resilient varieties, including T78, T79, T80 and T81, which were specifically developed to thrive in dry, high-temperature and low-rainfall environments. According to TIMB, these advanced varieties utilise a drought-escape mechanism that enables plants to complete critical growth stages before severe moisture stress occurs, thereby reducing the risk of significant yield losses. Farmers with access to irrigation were urged to carefully align their choice of tobacco variety with available water resources to optimise yields, maintain leaf quality and enhance overall crop performance. The advisory forms part of broader efforts to strengthen climate resilience within Zimbabwe’s tobacco sector as stakeholders prepare for a potentially challenging agricultural season and work to sustain production in the face of changing weather patterns.

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