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…

The country is expanding its exports following the introduction of zero tariffs for African suppliers by China Zimbabwe earned US$11.62 million from agricultural exports to China in 2025. New trade agreements between the countries helped to increase exports. As reported by The Herald, a partner of TV BRICS. “With China’s zero-tariff treatment for 53 African countries, including Zimbabwe, taking effect on May 1, 2026, we are pleased to see Chinese buyers already visiting local farms in Zimbabwe to source premium…

The Democratic Alliance (DA) has strongly condemned the arrest of Zimbabwean opposition leader Tendai Biti, calling on the South African government to intervene diplomatically. In a statement released on Monday, DA spokesperson on international relations Ryan Smith said Biti was arrested by state police on 21 March 2026 in the eastern Zimbabwean town of Mutare. Biti, who leads the Constitution Defenders Forum (CDF), was detained alongside several party members and a local journalist. Authorities have not disclosed the charges he…

New push focuses on regional integration, export diversification and joint tourism development Zimbabwe and Uganda are stepping up efforts to strengthen bilateral trade and accelerate industrial development by leveraging regional and continental trade frameworks as part of a broader strategy to deepen economic integration across Africa, reports The Herald, a partner of TV BRICS. The initiative, highlighted at the Zimbabwe–Uganda Business Forum in Harare, centres on expanding trade volumes, diversifying exports and building stronger value chains through platforms such as…

Country invests in workforce training, technological infrastructure, and legal and ethical frameworks for artificial intelligence President of Zimbabwe Emmerson Mnangagwa has launched the national artificial intelligence (AI) development strategy for 2026–2030. The ceremony took place at the new parliamentary building in the province of Western Mashonaland, according to The Herald, a partner of TV BRICS. The Head of State visited exhibits from local information, communication, and technology companies and interacted with an AI-based robot. Internet service providers and IT firms…