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Zimbabwean media house AMH reports on economic shifts, political tensions, and technological advancements
via NewsDay Zimbabwe1 min read
Alpha Media Holdings AMH, an independent Zimbabwean media house, publishes four newspapers: The Zimbabwe Independent, The Standard, Southern, and NewsDay, all with online editions. Recent headlines from AMH cover a range of national issues, including President Mnangagwa's involvement in a mine dispute and the Zimbabwe Revenue Authority Zimra tightening import regulations. Economically, tobacco exports have surged by 62% due to strong global demand, while the stability of the VFEX is noted. Harare City Council is owed ZiG4 billion by industry, with Councillor Mafume warning that unpaid arrears could derail the city's 2026 budget and service delivery plans. In technology, Econet has launched a dedicated AI unit for digital transformation, and Drone Solutions has introduced a life-saving delivery network in Zimbabwe, with regional expansion plans. Stanbic Bank is connecting Zimbabwean farmers with Chinese buyers to boost exports. Political tensions are highlighted by violent attacks and forced evictions at grasslands plots, and a Zanu PF ambush towards a referendum is anticipated. Three individuals were arrested in South Africa for an alleged Zimbabwe cross-border smuggling operation. An MP donated 20 cattle for independence celebrations. The media house also reported on Afreximbank's US$11 billion investment in South Africa, signaling a new trade order, and the significant windfall foreign firms are allegedly receiving from lithium resources.
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Zimbabwe is preparing for its Nations Cup finale match against Canada. Other news includes Harare municipal police seeking more authority, a security guard stealing US$160,000, a rise in teenage sex trade in Mutare, and Starlink kits gathering dust at rural hospitals due to subscription delays. ZMX reports rising confidence with trades reaching US$1.28 million, while families on the streets are highlighted as a national issue. Stanbic Bank-backed Carnival Cup is set to begin, and the Shingirirayi Youth Ministry is organizing an under-13 football tournament in Mbare. Political tensions over grasslands plots have led to violence and forced evictions. ART operations are affected by power outages and raw material shortages, with export and paper division volumes declining by 6% and 26% respectively in the third quarter to June 2022. Zanu PF is anticipated to ambush Zimbabwe towards a referendum, and a kidnapping trial was postponed due to a lawyer's absence. A specialized honey testing laboratory has been commissioned in Zimbabwe to enhance export competitiveness.
Must ReadZimbabwean exporters can now obtain the necessary certificates of origin to export eligible products to China under a preferential trade arrangement for African countries. ZimTrade announced that all administrative and procedural requirements have been completed, opening significant opportunities for Zimbabwean businesses to increase exports to one of the world's largest consumer markets. Exports shipped to China on or after May 1 are eligible for retrospectively issued Certificates of Origin. This development is expected to boost exports by improving the price competitiveness of Zimbabwean products, particularly agricultural produce, horticultural products, manufactured goods, and value-added products. China extended zero-tariff treatment to all 53 African countries with which it has diplomatic relations since May 1. Zimbabwe has already begun to tap into this expanded market, making its first-ever shipment of blueberries to China earlier this month and securing bilateral agreements for citrus and avocado exports.
Zimbabwe has commissioned a specialized honey testing laboratory, a move aimed at enhancing the country's export competitiveness. This development is expected to support the quality assurance of Zimbabwean honey products for international markets. Other news includes former legislator Dubeko challenging President Mnangagwa's term extension in the Constitutional Court, and reports of power outages and raw material shortages impacting ART operations, leading to a decline in export and paper division volumes by 6% and 26% respectively in the third quarter to June 2022. Additionally, Zimbabwean athletes have shown impressive performance against global competitors in Budapest, while political tensions at grasslands plots have resulted in violent attacks and forced evictions.