Planned agreements aim to modernise broadcasting, strengthen digital capabilities and deepen South-South cooperation between the two countries Zimbabwe and Malaysia are preparing a new phase of cooperation in the media sector through a series of agreements focused on broadcasting development, technology exchange and professional training, as reported by Zimbabwe Broadcasting Corporation (ZBC), a TV BRICS partner. The planned Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) follow a benchmarking visit by a delegation from Zimbabwe’s Ministry of Information, Publicity and Broadcasting Services to Malaysia, where officials…

Higher global demand and increased domestic processing drive export revenues to a record level Zimbabwe’s mineral export revenues rose by 84 per cent in the first half of 2026, reaching a record US$2.532 billion compared with US$1.376 billion during the same period last year, the latest official figures show. This was reported by The Herald, a partner of TV BRICS. Three major mineral categories accounted for more than 74 per cent of total export earnings. Platinum Group Metals (PGMs) remained…

Rising mineral and manufactured exports highlight the country’s progress in strengthening industrial production and international trade Zimbabwe’s exports increased by 42 per cent to US$4.45 billion between January and May 2026, compared with US$3.1 billion during the same period last year, according to The Herald, a partner of TV BRICS. Semi-manufactured gold remained the country’s leading export, generating US$2.2 billion, followed by nickel mattes at US$595 million. Other mineral substances and ferro-chromium completed the top five export products. The five…

The government is ready to introduce agricultural technologies that will help support the sustainability of farms The Zimbabwean authorities have announced that they will support the use of new high-yield hybrid cotton seeds to develop the sector and boost smallholders’ incomes. This was reported by The Herald, a partner of TV BRICS. The article notes that the average yield among smallholder farmers is around 0.5 tonnes per hectare, and the main focus is now on improving the quality of seed…

In a resounding demonstration of African diplomatic solidarity, Zimbabwe has secured election to the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) as a non-permanent member for the 2027–2028 term, with a decisive 182 out of 190 votes in the UN General Assembly. Running uncontested within the African regional group at the UN headquarters in New York on Wednesday, the Southern African country’s endorsement signals a significant moment for President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s ‘Engagement and Re-engagement’ foreign policy agenda, which has long sought to…

The country’s gold industry maintained positive momentum in the first four months of 2026, supported by strong performance from large-scale producers and sustained global demand for bullion Zimbabwe’s gold sector maintained positive momentum during the first four months of 2026, supported by increased output from large-scale producers and sustained international demand for bullion. Official figures showed that total gold deliveries reached 12,636.51 kilogrammes between January and April, according to The Herald, a partner of TV BRICS. Large-scale primary mining operations…

Expansion of Zimbabwe’s mining industry is expected to significantly boost skilled employment, investment inflows, and mineral value addition over the next five years Zimbabwe’s formal mining sector is projected to create up to 100,000 jobs over the next five years, in line with Vision 2030 objectives, with nearly half of the new positions expected to be filled by engineers and other key technical specialists. The outlook reflects a continued expansion of operational capacity and increasing technological sophistication across the industry.…

Increased electricity allocation strengthens irrigation capacity and advances national food security goals Zimbabwe has increased electricity allocation for winter wheat production to 155 megawatts this season, marking an 8 per cent rise compared to the previous year. The move forms part of a broader strategy to achieve a record harvest of 662,000 tonnes and reinforce long-term food self-sufficiency, reports The Herald, a partner of TV BRICS. The government is targeting 125,000 hectares of winter wheat in 2026, building on last…

Partnership will support athlete training, skills development and international sporting exchanges Zimbabwe and Belarus have signed a memorandum of understanding aimed at strengthening cooperation in the sports sector and expanding opportunities for athlete development. The agreement was formalised in Minsk by Zimbabwe’s Minister of Sport, Recreation, Arts and Culture, Anselem Sanyatwe, and Belarusian Sports and Tourism Minister Sergey Kovalchuk, reports Zimbabwe Broadcasting Corporation (ZBC), a partner of TV BRICS. The partnership includes collaboration in a range of disciplines, including tennis,…

Government forecasts robust harvests and expanded reserves to support national supply stability Zimbabwe is set to reinforce its food security position, with projections indicating a significant surplus in the Strategic Grain Reserve following a productive agricultural season, as reported by The Herald, a partner of TV BRICS. Minister of Information, Publicity, and Broadcasting Services Zhemu Soda stated that total cereal production is expected to reach 2,739,712 metric tonnes, rising to 2,876,614 metric tonnes when reserves are included. The report highlights…