Zimbabwe to host 'Davos of museum professionals

Zimbabwe to host international museum professionals' conference

Zimbabwe is preparing to host a significant gathering of museum professionals, dubbed the "Davos of museum professionals." This event is expected to draw international attention to the country's cultural sector. In other news, a new Dutch-Zimbabwean network has been established to foster stronger trade and investment ties, aiming to be the primary contact point for Dutch companies interested in Zimbabwe. Meanwhile, ART operations have been impacted by power outages and raw material shortages, with the manufacturer reporting a 6% decline in export volumes and a 26% decline in paper division volumes for the third quarter ending June 2022. Additionally, residents in Bulawayo have expressed concerns regarding the city's dollar billing system, and political tensions over grasslands plots have led to violent attacks and forced evictions.