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Miss Teen of the Universe Zimbabwe Finale set for July 26
The stage is set for the dazzling second edition of Miss Teen of the Universe Zimbabwe, with the much-anticipated finale scheduled for July 26, 2025, at the Africa Sun Holiday Inn along Samora Machel Avenue in Harare. The event, which kicks off at...

Lions are being killed by poachers in Zimbabwe
A disturbing poaching tragedy has rocked the quiet tourist town of Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe, after an adult male lion was found caught in a deadly snare. Although injured, the lion was darted, treated, and released back into the wild. However,...
Sports Events and Their Role in Driving Local Economic Growth
Major sports events bring more than just matches. They create a short-term economic shift in the areas where they take place. Local vendors, transport providers, and hospitality services often see a sharp rise in daily sales. Many economic reports...

These alternative holiday ideas make for great August escapes
Such is the clamour for southern Europe and the Mediterranean that August’s other temptations tend to escape our attention. Instead of the Greek islands, for instance, what about Greenland and its wondrous glaciers? Or consider venturing to Africa...

Accor enters Zimbabwe with Novotel Victoria Falls deal
GARIKAI MAFIRAKUREVA CAPE TOWN — Global hospitality giant Accor has announced its entry into the Zimbabwean market with the signing of Novotel Victoria Falls, a landmark new-build hotel set to open in 2028. The agreement was inked during the...

Grade 5 learner allegedly abused by Guardians taken to Zimbabwe
A Grade 5 learner from Skeen Primary School, who is allegedly a victim of abuse by her guardians, has been secretly taken to Zimbabwe, causing a significant delay in the investigation as critical evidence such as her medical report and statement...

One night only… Joe Thomas is back in Harare this August
Joe Thomas PIC Artist FacebookUS RnB singer Joe Thomas is making his trek back to Harare, Zimbabwe, for a one-night-only performance in Harare. Walter Wanyanya of Ngoma NeHosho released the news late Tuesday, giving no details other than that it...

Accor signs Novotel in Victoria Falls, entering Zimbabwe
Travel, Tourism & Hospitality June 2025 132 Accor, a world-leading hospitality group, has announced the signing of Novotel Victoria Falls, a landmark project set within Victoria Falls – a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the Seven Natural...

Client FAQ: U.S. Travel Ban - Current Restrictions and Possible Expansion
The U.S. government maintains travel restrictions for certain countries and is reportedly considering expanding these restrictions to additional nations. This FAQ provides an up-to-date list along with practical guidance for affected individuals...

Nexus between economy, thriving insurance sector
Zimbabwe’s insurance sector was also affected by the global outbreak of the Covid-19 pandemic, which led to unprecedented disruption and created material uncertainty. THE importance of the insurance sector to economic growth can never be...

Yellow Greens resume camping for World Cup qualifiers
Nigeria’s male senior cricket team, the Yellow Greens, on Tuesday, resumed camping in Lagos, ahead of the qualifiers for the 2026 Men’s T20 World Cup and the 2025 ILT20 Cup, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. The qualifiers will be held in Zimbabwe from...

Trump administration targets majority Black nations with travel ban threat
The Trump administration issued a sweeping demand to 36 countries. Other nations are being told to improve how they screen and document travelers or risk being added to the United States travel ban list. The State Department gave embassies and...

Accor announces entry into Zimbabwe with signing of Novotel Victoria Falls
Accor has signed Novotel Victoria Falls, marking the hospitality group’s entry into Zimbabwe. The project is set within the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Victoria Falls and is expected to open its doors in 2028. Signed during the Future...

Six die in head-on collision along Harare-Mutare road
By Staff Reporter SIX people died on the spot Sunday after a Honda Fit, carrying five passengers, was involved in a head-on collision with a truck, police have said. The accident occurred at the 142-kilometre peg along the Harare-Mutare Road. In a...

The truth behind Rovos Rail’s collision in Zimbabwe
Cape Town Etc The luxury rail industry across Southern Africa held its breath earlier this year when a Rovos Rail train carrying 47 foreign tourists and 34 staff members collided with a freight train on the Bulawayo-Beitbridge line. Now, after...

Help! My Husband Ruined the Last Night of Our Vacation With His Outburst. This Is the Last Straw.
Dear Prudence is Slate’s advice column. Submit questions here. Dear Prudence, My husband has sunk into anxiety and depression over the first few months of the Trump administration. He’s constantly doomscrolling and uses words like “Armageddon.” I...

3 Zimbabweans arrested for investment fraud in India
Kolkata Police arrested three Zimbabwean nationals - Tinashe Gadzikwa Praise (22), Malvern Matungamire (25), and Nyamhunga Lenon Kudakwashe (23) - from separate apartments in Mohali's Kharar area, Punjab, on Saturday. The trio is accused of duping...

Fake Goods Flood Zimbabwe, Exposing Cracks in Mnangagwa’s Administration
Fake Goods Flood Zimbabwe, Exposing Cracks in Mnangagwa’s Administration By A Correspondent The Confederation of Zimbabwe Industries (CZI) has sounded the alarm over the continued flood of counterfeit and substandard goods in the local market,...

Help! My travel insurance company is denying my claim for a canceled tour
Case Summary In this case After a United Airlines flight cancellation causes her to miss a $12,000 tour to Africa, Lee Aubry’s insurance claim is in jeopardy. Her insurer, Travel Guard, offers only $1,000, misclassifying the event as a “missed...

New Tax Promises a Larger Fleet of Emergency Vehicles in Harare. Residents are Skeptical.
HARARE, ZIMBABWE — A few days after giving birth to her youngest daughter in May 2024, Shirley Celebrate Mkono, a 34-year-old mother of four, went to her local clinic to seek help for persistent headaches. Nursing staff worried she could have...