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...