Zimbabwe’s election as Vice President of the United Nations World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO) General Assembly marks a major opportunity for the country’s tourism and hospitality sector. The position, shared with Nigeria, gives Zimbabwe a stronger voice in shaping global tourism policies while promoting Africa’s interests. For ordinary Zimbabweans and local businesses, this new leadership role...
The recent spike in violence and the fuel blockade in Mali poses a serious risk to business and trade across the Sahel and neighbouring economies. The disruption is not a local problem. It affects transport corridors, supply chains, and investor confidence across West and parts of North Africa. The immediate impact is on logistics. Tanker...
Egypt and South Africa have agreed to deepen economic cooperation by expanding partnerships in trade, automotive manufacturing, logistics, and maritime transport. The decision follows a meeting in Cairo between Egypt’s Minister of Investment and Foreign Trade Hassan El-Khatib and South Africa’s Minister of Trade and Industry Parks Franklyn Mpho Tau. South Africa’s ambassador Ntsiki Mashimbye...
Zimbabwe faces a fresh threat from World Health Organization efforts to restrict tobacco. The move follows accusations of child labour and concerns over traceability, deforestation and market practices. If a ban is imposed, the country could lose significant foreign currency income. Tobacco is Zimbabwe’s fourth largest foreign currency earner after gold, platinum and diaspora remittances....
Runaway Train Carrying 450,000 Litres of Diesel Crashes in Bulawayo Bulawayo was shaken on Saturday morning by a serious railway accident involving a goods train carrying 450,000 litres of diesel. The incident happened at Mpopoma Station when an unmanned train, which had arrived from Mozambique, unexpectedly began to move on its own and crashed into...
Harare, Nov 2025 – Zimbabwean car market, car dealers, and investors are being encouraged to take advantage of South Africa’s ongoing shift in the automotive market, where several popular car models are being discontinued. The move, driven by automakers transitioning toward electric vehicles and new market dynamics, is expected to create both opportunities and challenges...
Harare, Nov 2025 – After several difficult years marked by erratic rainfall and drought, Zimbabwe’s agricultural sector is showing signs of renewed stability. Analysts and government officials say the 2025/26 farming season could consolidate the recovery seen this year, supported by improved rainfall forecasts, expanded input support, and strengthened farmer resilience programs. According to the...
China’s decision to extend zero-tariff access to the countries in Africa with which it maintains diplomatic relations is a material shift in global trade policy. The move, announced in mid-2025 after an initial duty-free package for least developed countries, opens China’s large consumer market to a far broader set of African exporters. Businesses, investors and...