7 things that slapped hard in Zimbabwe in the 2000s

Studio 263The 2000s are know for some dark things, such as being trillionaires, that salt shortage (Zimbabwe has been a lot guys) and wild politics. But there were things which slapped hard, and still invoke fond memmories for many. We share our seven. 1. …

Zimbabwe removed from global hunger hotspot list

Zimbabwe has been removed from the global list of hunger hotspots, a major development signalling early signs of recovery from the catastrophic El Niño-induced drought that gripped the region over the past year. According to a new joint report by the World …

Viral video: Schoolgirl smoking from Zimbabwe, not Nigeria – Police

By John Ogunsemore The Nigeria Police Force has addressed a viral video on social media showing a uniformed schoolgirl smoking, saying information at its disposal indicated she is from Zimbabwe and not Nigeria as widely speculated. Force Public Relations …

Zimbabwe rebuilds correspondent banking ties

The Bankers Association of Zimbabwe (BAZ) has confirmed that some regional and niche international financial institutions have begun cautiously re-engaging with Zimbabwean banks, following the lifting of United States financial sanctions last year. The …

Paratus, Powertel ink deal for new long-distance fibre network in Zimbabwe

Communications infrastructure provider Paratus Zimbabwe has signed a major deal with PowerTel, a subsidiary of Zimbabwe Electricity Supply Authority to launch a new high-capacity national fibre network across the African nation. Under the new agreement, …

Zimbabwe fines owner of lithium mine after Mongabay exposes violations

In April 2024, Mongabay published a report about local concerns being raised in connection to the largest lithium mine operating in Zimbabwe. Nearby villagers and mining workers accused the government and a Chinese mining company of sidelining …

Nuclear energy adoption in Zimbabwe: A strategic path towards energy security and sustainable development

As the world increasingly explores nuclear power’s potential in the post-fossil fuel era, this article examines the prospects, challenges and implications of nuclear energy adoption in Zimbabwe. ZIMBABWE, like many developing nations, faces a complex …

Zimbabwe welcomes more refugees

Vision Group to reinvest in Zimbabwe

62 VISION Group (Vision), the new owners of Tongaat Hulett (Tongaat) plans to embark on a substantial reinvestment programme aimed at stabilising operations and increasing production capacity in Zimbabwean assets, following a successful takeover.Vision, a …

Zimbabwe asks South Africa to back G-20 debt overhaul

Bloomberg Zimbabwe has asked South Africa to help garner support for its debt to be revamped under the Group of 20’s Common Framework. The framework, created in 2020, helps poor nations restructure debts by bringing together a diverse set of creditors. …