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Fresh Push to Boost Sorghum Production in Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe launches a US$320,000 pilot to mechanise the sorghum value chain under the FARM P3 initiative ( image source ) Government and development partners have launched a pilot to mechanise the sorghum value chain, promoting sorghum as a climate-resilient staple and income source for smallholders across high-potential districts in Zimbabwe. The pilot, part of the multi-country Food and Agriculture Resilience Mission Pillar 3 (FARM P3), will test post-harvest mechanisation mo
Zimbabwe Tipped as 2025 Growth Leader — Growth Numbers, Fragile Foundations
The IMF projects Zimbabwe’s economy to grow by 6% in 2025, driven by agriculture and commodities ( image source ) Zimbabwe is forecast to be one of Southern Africa’s best-performing economies in 2025, with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) projecting a sharp rebound to around 6 percent GDP growth driven by improved agriculture, rising commodity prices and infrastructure spending. Early-morning traders at Harare’s Granary Market described a steadier flow of goods and buyer
Gweru’s Go Beer Reopens After US$2.7m Revamp — Local Economy Gets a Boost
Gweru’s Go Beer Breweries has reopened after a US$2.7 million refurbishment, creating over 90 jobs and reviving a key municipal enterprise under Zimbabwe’s Vision 2030 drive for local economic growth ( image source ) GWERU — The City of Gweru’s decision to invest in reviving Go Beer Breweries has delivered an early economic win for the Midlands: the brewery reopened this month following a US$2.7 million refurbishment and has already rehired scores of local workers, signalling
International News
Breaking Bonds: Did Israel Ever Plan to Honour the Truce?
Israel and Hamas’ U.S.-brokered truce faces early collapse as airstrikes, aid suspensions, and mistrust threaten the fragile ceasefire ( image source ) Tel Aviv/Gaza — Israel and Hamas signed the first phase of a U.S.-brokered ceasefire on October 9, 2025, marking the most significant diplomatic breakthrough after two years of devastating conflict that reshaped the region. The agreement promised an immediate halt to fighting, a partial withdrawal of Israeli forces to a demarc
Biya Hangs On: How Long Before the Streets Speak Louder?
Protests erupt in Cameroon as President Paul Biya’s disputed re-election sparks unrest in Douala and Yaoundé, raising questions over electoral transparency and the future of his decades-long rule ( image source ) Cameroon’s October 12 presidential poll appeared routine, with eight million voters called to choose between long-serving President Paul Biya and a fragmented opposition. Biya, 92, has ruled since 1982, and his re-election bid was seen as likely to extend his unprece
No Kings in America: Millions Protest as Trump’s Approval Hits Historic Low
Millions of Americans rallied nationwide in “No Kings” protests against President Trump’s alleged authoritarianism as his approval rating plummeted to a record-low 37 percent ( image source ) Americans flooded city streets from coast to coast on Saturday in coordinated “No Kings” rallies, the largest protests in recent memory against what demonstrators describe as President Trump’s authoritarian overreach. Organizers estimate nearly seven million people turned out across more
Community News
Harare Gardens Reopens After Fatal Bee Attack — City Says Park Safe
Harare Gardens has reopened after a fatal bee attack that killed one person, with city officials assuring safety following the swarm’s removal ( image source ) The City of Harare has reopened Harare Gardens after removing a swarm of bees that killed one person in the park on Sunday evening, officials confirmed as patrons returned under an assurance of safety from municipal authorities. City Health’s Environmental Health Pest Control Section said the swarm had taken shelter in
AMA to Crack Down on Non-Compliant Contractors
The Agricultural Marketing Authority (AMA) is tightening regulation on unregistered grain contractors through digital registration and fines, aiming to improve traceability ( image source ) The Agricultural Marketing Authority (AMA) has announced a sharpened enforcement drive aimed at contractors and traders who bypass official channels for input distribution and grain marketing — a policy push that could reshape supply chains and the informal trading networks that dominate r
Arrest of Liberation War Veterans Sparks Outcry in Harare
The arrest of ten Zimbabwean liberation war veterans after a Harare protest has triggered national outrage, raising concerns over shrinking democratic space, freedom of assembly, and government respect for the heroes of independence ( image source ) HARARE — Ten veterans of Zimbabwe’s liberation struggle were remanded in custody last week after staging a protest in central Harare, reigniting debate over political dissent, freedom of assembly, and the treatment of war heroes i
Sports News
ZIFA: Lack of Home Ground Blamed for Warriors’ World Cup Qualifier Collapse
ZIFA blames the Warriors’ World Cup qualifier slump on Zimbabwe’s lack of an approved home stadium, citing travel fatigue, financial strain, and loss of home advantage as key factors behind the national team’s decline ( image source ) HARARE — The Zimbabwe Football Association (ZIFA) has attributed the Warriors’ poor performance in recent FIFA World Cup qualifiers to one central problem: the lack of an approved home stadium. Officials say the absence of a home ground has forc
Test Cricket Returns: Zimbabwe vs Afghanistan at Harare
Test cricket returns to Harare as Zimbabwe hosts Afghanistan in a one-off red-ball clash from October 20–24 ( image source ) Harare — Test cricket makes its long-awaited return to Zimbabwe this week as the national team hosts Afghanistan in a one-off red-ball clash at the Harare Sports Club from October 20 to 24. The match marks Afghanistan’s first Test since January’s fixture against Zimbabwe in Bulawayo, underscoring a nine-month hiatus from the longest format for the emerg
Atlas Cubs Roar: Morocco Clinches Maiden U-20 Crown
Morocco makes history by defeating Argentina 2-0 to win the FIFA U-20 World Cup, becoming the first Arab and second African nation to claim the title, signaling a new era for youth football development across Africa ( image source ) Harare — Morocco etched its name in football history on October 19 when the Atlas Cubs stunned six-time champions Argentina 2-0 to claim the FIFA U-20 World Cup in Santiago, Chile. By lifting the trophy, Morocco became the first Arab nation ever t
Arts News
Whistleblowers Allege “Systemic Looting” at ZIMURA as Board Election Looms
Whistleblowers have accused ZIMURA of systemic looting and governance collapse, prompting calls for a ZACC forensic probe as musicians demand transparency ahead of a disputed board election ( image source ) Whistleblowers have filed a detailed complaint with the Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission (ZACC), accusing the Zimbabwe Music Rights Association (ZIMURA) of long-running corruption, governance failures, and the diversion of royalties that have left musicians with negligi
Musicians Demand Audit Rewrite at ZIMURA Amid Governance Crisis
ZIMU accuses auditors Baker Tilly of a flawed ZIMURA audit, citing governance breaches, fraud concealment, and missing disclosures ( image source ) HARARE — The Zimbabwe Musicians Union (ZIMU) has formally condemned the 2024 audit report of the Zimbabwe Music Rights Association (ZIMURA), urging an immediate revision of the document and calling for a full regulatory investigation into the rights body’s governance. In a letter dated 19 October 2025 and addressed to the auditors
Soul Brothers Mark 50: Mbaqanga Legends Tour South Africa
South Africa’s iconic mbaqanga group, Soul Brothers, celebrates 50 years with a nationwide tour and new album “Thath’owakho,” honouring their founders and uniting generations through timeless music ( image source ) Harare — Two generations after their formation, South African mbaqanga pioneers Soul Brothers are celebrating their golden anniversary with a regional tour, paying homage to founding members and loyal fans across the border. The ensemble will perform in Johannesbur
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