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Local innovators urged to tap into US$100k Wilderness Challenge before deadline

Zimbabwe featured strongly in the inaugural 2025 edition, with a top-three finalist from Victoria Falls and standout project Ele-Collection gaining recognition.

By Sharon Sibindi Apr. 26, 2026

Local innovators urged to tap into US$100k Wilderness Challenge before deadline

Zimbabweans in SA on the edge as anti-immigrant protest looms

As South Africa prepares for the high-stakes 2026 local government elections, a familiar and chilling shadow is lengthening across the Limpopo.

By Silas Nkala Apr. 26, 2026

Zimbabweans in SA on the edge as anti-immigrant protest looms

AfDB backs Zim with US$25m grant for climate-vulnerable communities

The African Development Bank Group (AfDB) board has approved a US$25 million grant for Zimbabwe to support rural communities severely affected by climate change.

By Business Reporter Apr. 25, 2026

AfDB backs Zim with US$25m grant for climate-vulnerable communities

AfDB backs new architecture to tackle Africa’s financing gap

The African Development Bank (AfDB) has backed a new financial architecture aimed at leveraging the balance sheets of African development finance institutions (DFIs) to mobilise resources

By Business Reporter Apr. 25, 2026

AfDB backs new architecture to tackle Africa’s financing gap

Chimhini leads FCB Zim Junior Open after Sparkling 67

While his opening round gave Zimbabwe the dream start, the leaderboard remains incredibly tight.

By Munyaradzi Madzokere Apr. 25, 2026

Chimhini leads FCB Zim Junior Open after Sparkling 67

African energy co-ordination climate litigation policy critical

Legal bodies and courts increasingly determine climate obligations, project viability and investment flows.

By Eric Gacuruzwa Apr. 25, 2026

African energy co-ordination climate litigation policy critical

Herentals Queens retain Faith Drive duo ahead of title defence

The two joined the Students midway through last season and were part of Herentals’ African Safari campaign.

By Austin Karonga Apr. 25, 2026

Herentals Queens retain Faith Drive duo ahead of title defence

Mat’land, Masvingo communities to benefit from US$25m climate fund

The funding, approved by the Bank’s board of directors, will support the Zimbabwe Agricultural Climate Resilient and Vulnerability Reduction Project (ACRES),

By Sharon Sibindi Apr. 25, 2026

Mat’land, Masvingo communities to benefit from US$25m climate fund

VFEX tipped for 20% growth as ZSE struggles for liquidity

Zimbabwe’s dollar-indexed Victoria Falls Stock Exchange (VFEX) is poised to outperform its much older peer, the Zimbabwe Stock Exchange (ZSE), this year, with growth of up to 20%

By Mthandazo Nyoni Apr. 24, 2026