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…

In a major border security operation, the Border Management Authority (BMA), working in close coordination with the South African National Defence Force (SANDF), has intercepted more than 20 minors aged between 5 and 17 years near the Beitbridge port of entry along the Limpopo River. Officials believe the children were en route from South Africa to Zimbabwe without lawful supervision. The interception occurred during routine border safeguarding patrols focused on preventing illegal crossings and protecting vulnerable groups. Alongside the minors…

Zambian President Hakainde Hichilema will arrive in Harare on November 14, 2025, for a state visit at the invitation of Zimbabwean President Emmerson Dambudzo Mnangagwa, marking a pivotal effort to repair bilateral relations that hit rock bottom after Zimbabwe’s contentious 2023 elections. According to a press statement issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, President Hichilema and President Mnangagwa will co-chair the inaugural session of the Zambia–Zimbabwe Bi-National Commission (BNC). The BNC elevates the existing Joint Permanent…

The Limpopo Provincial Government has completed the first phase of repatriating 29 Zimbabwean nationals who died in the tragic N1 bus crash near Louis Trichardt earlier this month. The victims will be transported to Zimbabwe following the completion of identification procedures, while the identification of seven children is ongoing through DNA testing. Provincial authorities confirmed that the deadly crash, which occurred on 12 October 2025, claimed dozens of lives and left several others injured. Investigations led by Transport Minister Barbara…

TV Russia supports Zimbabwe’s application to join the BRICS group. The statement was made by Russian Ambassador to Harare Nikolay Krasilnikov in an interview with The Herald, a partner of TV BRICS. “Russia strongly supports Zimbabwe’s keen interest in engaging with BRICS. There are several levels of involvement, and it’s up to Zimbabwe to choose its path – whether as an observer, an invited participant at the next summit in India or by focusing on joining the New Development Bank,”…

Zimbabwe President Emmerson Mnangagwa has announced the launch of the National Youth Empowerment Strategy, a framework aimed at increasing youth involvement in the country’s economic and social transformation, according to ZBC News, a partner of TV BRICS. The Minister of Youth Empowerment, Development and Vocational Training, Tino Machakaire, said the strategy will serve as a guiding framework for structured empowerment, capacity building, and economic inclusion. The strategy’s key initiatives include expanding vocational training centres, strengthening entrepreneurship programmes, and providing agricultural…

TvZimbabwe has been recognised among the top six African nations excelling in agriculture, according to continental output data. This is reported by The Herald, a partner of TV BRICS. Alongside South Africa, Nigeria, Ethiopia, Tanzania, Kenya, and Egypt, Zimbabwe is now counted among Africa’s leading producers of key crops. The country has emerged as a powerhouse in both tobacco and blueberry production. This year, Zimbabwe harvested a record 350 million kilogrammes of tobacco, surpassing last year’s 296 million kilogrammes, with…

Bafana Bafana’s penultimate clash in the FIFA 2026 World Cup qualifiers against Zimbabwe will take place in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal. Zimbabwe, who are the hosts, have officially confirmed they have secured the venue in KwaZulu-Natal to play the match. The Warriors – Zimbabwe’s senior national team – has been playing their matches in South Africa, due to a FIFA ban stemming from stadium concerns. South Africa are top of Group C on 17 points from eight matches, with two matches remaining,…