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…

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…