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Zimbabwean chillies attract Chinese buyers, Afreximbank selects St Kitts and Nevis for ACTIF2026
via NewsDay Zimbabwe1 min read
Chinese buyers have shown interest in Zimbabwean chillies, citing their natural and organic quality, following a visit to Stagri-Brands’ facilities in Banket. This development comes as Afreximbank has chosen St Kitts and Nevis to host ACTIF2026, with a focus on identifying and implementing priority projects to accelerate shared economic development. Meanwhile, Zimbabwe's tobacco sales have reached US$74 million amid a surge in deliveries. Other local news includes the government granting lithium export quotas to Chinese firms after a ban, Japan pledging US$2 million for food security and health systems, and Zimra tightening import regulations. The Harare mayor is defending the rollout of prepaid water meters, while a healthcare shake-up threatens 10,000 jobs. Additionally, 300,000 Zimbabwean farmers are set to benefit from chilli production. Political tensions are reported at grasslands plots, leading to violent attacks and forced evictions. Afreximbank's US$11 billion investment in South Africa signals a new trade order.
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Must ReadZimbabwe has commissioned a specialized honey testing laboratory, a move aimed at enhancing the country's export competitiveness in the honey market. This initiative is expected to support local honey producers in meeting international quality standards and accessing global markets.
Must ReadStanbic Bank has committed US$30,000 to support clean-up initiatives in Victoria Falls. Separately, former legislator Dubeko has filed a challenge with the Constitutional Court regarding President Mnangagwa's term extension. Other news includes government efforts to revive the cotton industry, rising confidence in the Zimbabwe Mercantile Exchange ZMX with trades reaching US$1.28 million, and a report on ART operations being affected by power outages and raw material shortages, leading to a 6% decline in exports and a 26% decline in paper division volumes in the third quarter to June 2022. Additionally, Zimbabwe has commissioned a specialized honey testing laboratory to enhance export competitiveness.