US$200 000 Presidential windfall for vendors
THOUSANDS of vendors across Zimbabwe are set to benefit from a US$200 000 seed capital injection under the Presidential Vendors Empowerment Scheme, an initiative by President Mnangagwa aimed at uplifting informal traders and supporting the formalisation of their enterprises.
Heroes in boots, helmets. . . Men and women who put their lives on the line
Raymond Jaravaza, [email protected] WHEN firefighter Sidalubuhle Mkhwebu arrived at the scene of a late-night accident along Harare Road, she was prepared for the worst — but nothing could have prepared…
Zimbabweans challenged to write their own stories
VICE President Constantino Chiwenga has challenged Zimbabweans to write their own stories and frame their ideologies to chart a better future for the nation.
Woven wonders. . . Zimbabwe Tonga baskets take centre stage at Milan Fashion Week
Mbulelo Mpofu, Zimpapers Arts and Entertainment Hub THE organic, centuries-old weaving traditions of Zimbabwe’s Tonga people took centre stage at Milan Fashion Week, becoming the soul of Satoshi Kuwata’s Setchu…
COMMENT: Service delivery blueprint signals end of business as usual
PRESIDENT MNANGAGWA’S call for unity and fiscal discipline within local authorities is both timely and necessary. As Zimbabwe continues its journey towards Vision 2030, the role of local governance cannot…
The quest for a repeat
Bongani Ndlovu, Deputy Echo Editor A decade ago, a legendary performance in Harare etched a bowler’s name into Zimbabwe’s cricketing history. Now, as the spotlight returns to the City of…
Japan reaffirms support for Zim’s demining efforts
JAPAN has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting Zimbabwe’s demining efforts, with a total of US$7 million already committed since 2023 towards landmine clearance initiatives.
Zimbabwe pursues digital media sovereignty and infrastructure modernisation
Ivan Zhakata ZIMBABWE is charting an ambitious course towards digital media sovereignty and infrastructure modernisation, with a strong emphasis on satellite technology and comprehensive national signal coverage, Minister of Information,…
Angela launches national writing drive to unearth rural talent
Mbulelo Mpofu, Zimpapers Arts and Entertainment Hub FORMER Chronicle intern and avid showbiz journalist Angela Sibanda is channelling her passion for the written word into a powerful new venture aimed…
India backs Zimbabwe’s UN Security Council seat bid
Zvamaida Murwira, Senior Zimpapers Reporter INDIA has pledged its support for Zimbabwe’s bid for a non-permanent seat on the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) for the 2027-2028 term — a…











