Breakthrough in Lychee Exports: Manicaland Farmers Secure Deal to Tap into New Markets
“New markets unlocked, a deal has been brokered to export lychees from Manicaland, with consignments set to leave in the coming weeks” DT Correspondent In a significant development for the agricultural sector, a major deal has been successfully brokered to export lychees from Manicaland. Shipment of some of the consignments is expected to start next […]
Unifreight to Increase Cross-Border Market Fleet
DT Correspondent Harare: – Transport and logistics firm, Unifreight Africa Limited (Unifreight) plans to increase its fleet of FAW trucks and allocate additional assets towards the cross-border market. In a trading update for the third quarter of 2023, Unifreight Group chief executive officer Richard Clarke said the local market was focusing on investing in the […]
WestProp Making Steady Progress Towards One Billion Bricks By 2050
“Harare’s skyline will soon compete with world cities like London, Dubai and Singapore”. DT Correspondent Leading property developer, WestProp Holdings has commended Government for creating an enabling environment which is conducive for business to thrive. Speaking during a ground-breaking ceremony for the US$100 million Millennium Park development in the splashy suburbs of Borrowdale in the […]
PPC Zim Sales Up 44 percent, Reclaims Market Share
DT Correspondent HARARE: – Johannesburg Stock Exchange-listed, Pretoria Portland Cement (PPC) says its Zimbabwean unit recorded a 44 percent increase in sales volumes due to improved clinker availability for production and increased local demand. In a short-form announcement on Monday, PPC chief executive officer Roland van Wijnen says the company is seeing a strong recovery […]
Water Crisis Plagues Mutare City, Poses Health Threat
DT Correspondent MUTARE: – Mutare City is facing a severe water crisis, which is becoming a ticking time bomb for public health, following a major burst in its main Pungwe water transmission line last week. Most of the areas in the eastern border city, including low, high, and medium-density suburbs, as well as the central […]
NetOne Promotes Environmental Conservation and Tourism Through Fitness Marathon
DT Correspondent Harare: – One of the leading telecommunications companies – NetOne – says it will continuously raise awareness on the importance of preserving the country’s natural resources, promoting sustainable practices, and fostering a sense of responsibility towards the environment. Announcing their sponsorship of a fitness marathon in the capital on Monday, NetOne group chief […]
ZACC Arrests Nyaminyami RDC CEO Over US$900k Tender Scandal
DT Correspondent Chinhoyi, Zimbabwe – The Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission (ZACC) on Thursday, arrested Nyaminyami Rural District Council’s chief executive officer, Cletus Gwabva Matingwina, on allegations of criminal abuse of duty. He was arrested for interfering in a tender process worth over USD $900,000. In a communique issued by ZACC, Mr Cletus Gwabva Matingwina stands accused […]
Govt Audits 422 Mining Sites in Eight Provinces
The Zimbabwe government has reviewed and inspected at least 422 mining sites in eight provinces months after the launch of the Responsible Mining Audit. The latest development comes at a time when authorities aim to ensure all mining operations are conducted in compliance with the country’s laws. Zimbabwe’s Information Minister Dr Jenfan Muswere told journalists […]
Climate Crisis – Strong El Niño Likely to Affect 20 Million People Across Southern Africa – Report
DT Correspondent HARARE: Zimbabwe, Southern Malawi, Central Mozambique and Southern Madagascar will likely be affected by a strong El Nino which will contribute to food assistance needs for at least 20 million people, a new report by the Famine Early Warning Systems Network (FEWS NET) has revealed. It further noted that the ongoing strong El […]
BREAKING : Rushwaya Fined US$5k, Gold Forfeited
DT Correspondent Zimbabwe Miners Federation president, Henrietta Rushwaya has been fined US$5000, her 6kgs of gold forfeited to the state and has been given a non-custodial sentence by the High Court in Harare today. She is expected to pay the US$5000 which is equivalent to a level 15 fine before November 17 or face twelve […]