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Women’s group decries GBV cases

Zimbabwe is a party to several global and regional legal instruments that promote gender equality and combat GBV.

By Vanessa Gonye Apr. 18, 2025

AfDB to disburse US$1,4m to Zim

According to an AfDB implementation progress report, US$8,62 million of the loan had been disbursed as of April 4, with the project slated for completion in two months’ time.

By Tatira Zwinoira Apr. 17, 2025

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Medical insurers scour Africa as regulatory move sends tremors

South Africa regulates medical schemes through the Council for Medical Schemes (CMS), a specialised statutory body reporting to the Department of Health.

By Shame Makoshori Apr. 17, 2025

Medical insurers scour Africa as regulatory move sends tremors

Can Africa’s EV revolution support rural women?

Zimbabwean start-up Mobility for Africa wants to bring electric tricycles to rural regions across Africa. Mobility for Africa

By CNN Apr. 17, 2025

Can Africa’s EV revolution support rural women?

Should humans focus only on saving big wild animals from extinction?

That is shameful in light of what is coming in terms of population demands and tourism opportunities.

By Emmanuel Koro Apr. 17, 2025

Should humans focus only on saving big wild animals from extinction?

Using agroecology markets to inform local diet analyses and community-led nutrition

Rarely is data collected from territorial mass food markets from which the majority get their food.

By Charles Dhewa Apr. 16, 2025

Using agroecology markets to inform local diet analyses and community-led nutrition

Inaugural China-Zim Tobacco Expo on the cards

The expo was conceived following engagements between TIMB and AEA Association officials at the 2024 China International Import Expo in Shanghai.

By Ashton Ndakusiya Apr. 15, 2025

Inaugural China-Zim Tobacco Expo on the cards

Afreximbank defies global economic headwinds with record US$973,5m profit in 2024

Zimbabwe is one of the 54 African member states participating in Afreximbank.

By Mthandazo Nyoni Apr. 14, 2025

Afreximbank defies global economic headwinds with record US$973,5m profit in 2024

CAG Travellers Coaches: Pioneering excellence in passenger transport service

CAG Travellers Coaches is also redefining luxury travel in Zimbabwe, particularly with its fleet of high-end coaches operating on the prestigious Harare-Victoria Falls route.

By Tatenda Mutambara Apr. 14, 2025