Drought fears spur Pfumvudza push

HARARE, Aug. 18 (NewsDay Live) — Zimbabwe is targeting one million hectares under the Pfumvudza/Intwasa climate-proofing programme in the 2026/27 cropping season as government moves to strengthen food security amid forecasts of drier conditions. Farmers have…

Tagwirei among 10 senators appointed under CAA3

HARARE, Aug. 18 (NewsDay Live) — President Emmerson Mnangagwa has appointed businessman Kudakwashe Tagwirei as one of 10 additional senators under Constitutional Amendment No. 3 (CAA3), further expanding his political profile within Zanu PF. Tagwirei, a…

ZimTrade, CZI forge export push 

ZimTrade and the Confederation of Zimbabwe Industries (CZI) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) establishing an export manufacturers initiative to boost the competitiveness of local manufacturers and help them penetrate international markets. ZimTrade chief executive,…

Zim seeks climate cash at COP17

Zimbabwe is calling for  increased climate financing  to drought management anchored on prevention and resilience owing to growing threats to food production, water security and rural livelihoods. The call comes as nearly 200 countries meet in…

NPA withdraws charges against Hulengende

HARARE, Aug. 18 (NewsDay Live) — The National Prosecuting Authority has withdrawn fraud and assault charges against Zimbabwean dancehall musician Ezbornwage Chidamajaya, popularly known as Hulengende. Chidamajaya was facing two counts of fraud and assault. The…

Hichilema wins second term in Zambia

LUSAKA, Aug. 18, 2026 (NewsDay Live) — Zambian President Hakainde Hichilema has won a second term in office, securing 61.4% of the vote in an election that was marred by allegations of electoral misconduct, violence and…

1 500 housing stands for youth in Bulawayo

OVER 1 500 residential stands are being developed in Bulawayo under the Munhumutapa national youth housing scheme. The scheme was launched by President Emmerson Mnangagwa in 2024 to expand access to affordable housing for young people.…

Iran Embassy mourns Lake Kariba ferry victims

HARARE, Aug. 14 (NEWSDAY LIVE) — The Iranian Embassy in Zimbabwe has expressed condolences to the government and people of Zimbabwe following the Lake Kariba ferry disaster that has so far claimed 46 lives. In a…

HIT, SIPRON partner to advance industrial automation

HARARE, Aug. 14 (NewsDay Live) — The Harare Institute of Technology (HIT) has partnered with Slovakian engineering and automation company SIPRON to strengthen industrial automation, machine design and engineering services as Zimbabwe seeks to modernise its…