Mashonaland Holdings seeks to optimize its portfolio in 2021

HARARE  (FinX) – At a recent analyst briefing, Mashonaland Holdings managing director Gibson Mupfidza said that the real estate company was going to focus on diversification as it seeks to consolidate its portfolio and...
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Econet Wireless poised for recovery in 2021

Tapiwanashe Mangwiro HARARE – The year is one to forget for Econet Wireless Zimbabwe as the telecommunication company saw off many battles including ones it was exposed to through its subsidiaries. The company like many...
There are fears that maternal and neonatal mortality rates are projected to increase by 48 percent and 30 percent, respectively, without intervention

Higherlife distributes maternal health equipment across Zimbabwe

Staff Writer Seven hospitals from across Zimbabwe will receive maternal health medical equipment from ELMA Philanthropies and Higherlife Foundation. The handover of the equipment started on Thursday this week. Chitungwiza General Hospital received the equipment Friday morning....

Market closes week on high as a 22.50% stake in Rio Zim goes under...

HARARE – Old Mutual Investment Group through Old Mutual Life Assurance exited RioZim on Friday after disposing of its 22.5% holding in the company. A total of 27.46 million shares traded in a negotiated...
A painting of the late freedom fighter and former South African President Nelson Mandela impressed the judges at Iziko Gallery in Cape Town

Zim artist Jamu to grace Mandela exhibition

Sydney Kawadza Zimbabwean visual artist Ralph Jamu has won the first and second prizes at the Iziko Gallery in Cape Town, South Africa. The Iziko Gallery is hosting an exhibition honoring former South African President Nelson...

Relief for food insecure Mwenezi villagers

Tawanda Marwizi The Zimbabwe Red Cross Society recently distributed food vouchers to villagers in Mwenezi District. The programme being implemented in partnership with the British Red Cross saw the villagers getting food hampers worth US$65 each. At...
AfDB staff meet with women smallholder farmers in Zimbabwe

Food security and AfCTA crucial for Africa’s post-COVID-19 recovery – African Economic Conference

Staff Writer Food security, agriculture and the African Continental Free Trade Area are the key sectors that will anchor Africa’s post-COVID-19 recovery, a senior AfDB official has said. Addressing a virtual press conference on the opening...
Zimbabwe's senior rugby side, The Sables, have been enjoying a decent run in international matches making the sport popular across the country

Mashonaland West launches rugby association

Staff Writer Youth, Sport, Arts and Recreation deputy minister Tinashe Machakaire has applauded the formation of the Mashonaland West Rugby Association early this week. The deputy minister said the association would go a long way in...
Deposed MDC-T leader Thokozani Khupe has announced that she has tested positive for COVID-19 a few days after losing her post to Douglas Mwonzora in a controversial election on Sunday

Battle to control MDC-T escalates

Tawanda Marwizi The battle for the MDC-T presidency has escalated with candidates plotting against each other ahead of the extraordinary congress, which is set to be held on December 19 this year. Acting President Thokozani Khupe,...

Mnangagwa grants Victoria Falls city status

HARARE- The resort town of Victoria Falls continues to grow after it was on Wednesday proclaimed a city by President Emmerson Mnangagwa at a colourful ceremony. The city, which recently opened its doors to the...