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…

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has announced that the 2026 edition of the CAF African Schools Football Championship Continental Finals will be hosted in Harare, Zimbabwe, from 2–10 April 2026. The CAF African Schools Football Championship, now on its fourth year, was initiated by CAF President, Dr Patrice Motsepe, in 2021 in Abidjan, Cote d’Ivoire. The kick-off event was held in Mozambique, Maputo a few months later. “Now on its fourth edition, more than two million boys and girls…

The government is banking on entrepreneurship to achieve the goals of Vision 2030 The small and medium-sized enterprise (SMEs) sector remains the main employer in Zimbabwe and accounts for about 60 per cent of the country’s gross domestic product (GDP). This was stated by Zimbabwe’s Minister of Women Affairs, Community, Small and Medium Enterprises Development, Monica Mutsvangwa, as reported by ZBC News, a partner of TV BRICS.  “In Zimbabwe, the SMEs and MSME sector remains the dominant employer. The SMEs…

Authorities intensify enforcement, community engagement and conservation initiatives ahead of World Pangolin Day Zimbabwe has reaffirmed its commitment to protecting pangolins, one of the world’s most endangered mammals, as the country joins global observances of World Pangolin Month in February, as reported by New Ziana. Ahead of World Pangolin Day on 21 February, national authorities are highlighting strengthened conservation measures, legal protections and community-based initiatives aimed at safeguarding the species’ future. This year’s international theme, “Guardians in Action”, recognises conservation…

Zimbabwe’s Agricultural and Rural Development Authority (ARDA) has surpassed 101,000 hectares under maize and traditional grains for the 2025/26 summer season, marking the highest cereal hectarage in its history. This is reported by The Herald, a partner of TV BRICS.  The result supports the country’s Strategic Grain Reserve and reinforces national food security efforts as implementation of National Development Strategy 2 (2026–2030). Officials noted that ARDA’s production drive highlights the country’s growing capacity to secure grain supplies for both strategic…

Zimbabwe has intensified its bid to join the BRICS group, with the government deepening diplomatic engagement with member states to expand international partnerships and boost its global influence. According to the information published by The Herald, a partner of TV BRICS, the push comes amid a shift towards a multipolar world, where emerging economies are increasingly forging cooperative groups to strengthen economic and political collaboration. Professor Amon Murwira, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Trade of Zimbabwe, confirmed that Harare…

Zimbabwe’s latest trade figures indicate steady progress toward an export-led economic model in line with the country’s Vision 2030 strategy, which aims to achieve upper-middle-income status through expanded production and stronger international competitiveness. This is reported by The Herald, a partner of TV BRICS. According to data from the Zimbabwe National Statistics Agency, cumulative export earnings for January–November 2025 reached US$8.57 billion, marking a 27 per cent increase compared to US$6.74 billion during the same period in 2024. Export performance…

Zimbabwe has stepped up efforts to emerge as a global destination for medical tourism under the government’s National Development Strategy, officials confirmed this week. This is reported by New Ziana. The initiative seeks to position the country’s healthcare sector on the international stage by developing world-class health facilities capable of drawing patients from abroad while supporting economic expansion. Key elements of the strategy focus on strengthening specialised medical services and making them more affordable and competitive compared with regional and…

Zimbabwe has surpassed its maize planting target for the 2025–2026 summer agricultural season, reaching 105 per cent of the planned area. A total of 1,885,833 hectares have been planted, exceeding the initial target of 1.8 million hectares. This was reported by The Herald, a partner of TV BRICS. According to data from the Agricultural and Rural Development Advisory Services (ARDAS), the total maize area this season is also higher than last year’s figure of 1,728,897 hectares. The experts noted crop…