A Zimbabwean journalist’s media accreditation has been suspended for one year over repeated breaches of professional and ethical journalism standards in his reporting on Chinese companies and investments in Zimbabwe. Sources close to the development said five others have been warned over their reporting, which has been portraying Chinese investments and companies operating in the country in an unduly negative manner. In a separate development, the source said a letter of complaint has been issued to the United States Embassy…

A series of sporting events in Masvingo will form part of Zimbabwe’s strategy to diversify its tourism offering and attract more visitors ahead of the country’s flagship tourism expo Zimbabwe plans to use sport as a catalyst for tourism growth, with Masvingo set to host a series of sporting events ahead of the 19th edition of the Sanganai/Hlanganani/Dzimbahwe World Tourism Expo in September. This is reported by The Herald, a TV BRICS partner. The programme, scheduled for 1 to 4 September,…

The country’s export receipts reached US$1.44 billion in June, driven mainly by mineral products and strong demand from key trading partners Zimbabwe’s monthly export earnings exceeded the US$1 billion mark for the first time this year in June, increasing by 63 per cent from US$884 million in May, according to The Herald, a partner of TV BRICS. Mineral products accounted for the largest share of exports during the month. Semi-manufactured gold made up 40.5 per cent of total exports, followed by…

President Cyril Ramaphosa has extended his condolences to Zimbabwe following the deaths of 44 people in the Lake Kariba ferry tragedy, as questions mount over the vessel’s capacity, safety measures and the circumstances surrounding its final voyage. The ferry, identified as the Mbuya Nehanda, capsized on Lake Kariba on Tuesday, 11 August 2026, while carrying passengers travelling between Kariba town and rural communities in Mashonaland West. Zimbabwean authorities initially reported that the vessel was carrying 90 passengers and five crew…

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…