Zimbabwean news highlights: Economic growth, political developments, and infrastructure projects
via NewsDay Zimbabwe1 min read
Zimbabwe is experiencing a surge in economic activity, with TSL reporting a 45% profit increase driven by strong tobacco and logistics demand. The country is also setting in motion a US$25 million climate recovery boost and seeking to unlock air cargo growth. Rural electrification is gaining momentum in Matabeleland North, while Ambassador backs a rabbit export drive as Zimbabwe eyes African markets. Politically, the Justice minister Ziyambi responded to the second reading debate of the constitution of Zimbabwe amendment bill no. 3, and there are reports of Zanu PF potentially ambushing Zimbabwe towards a referendum. However, challenges persist, including power outages and raw material shortages impacting ART operations, leading to a decline in export and paper division volumes. War veterans are mourning Matemadanda, and a Mutare clerk has been named best in Zimbabwe. The VFEX stability masks underlying value, and political tensions at grasslands plots have led to violent attacks and forced evictions.
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Must ReadA Zimbabwean individual has received a UK national award for their innovative design of a clean-fuel cargo ship. This news comes amidst various developments in Zimbabwe, including a 45% profit surge for TSL driven by strong tobacco and logistics demand, and efforts to boost climate recovery with a US$25 million initiative. Additionally, the country is focusing on expanding rabbit exports to African markets and enhancing rural electrification in Matabeleland North. However, challenges persist, such as power outages and raw material shortages impacting ART operations, and political tensions leading to violence in some areas. The Justice minister Ziyambi also responded to the second reading debate of the constitution of Zimbabwe amendment bill no. 3.
Zimbabwean news includes reports of outrage over a CAB 3 vote, a Zimbabwean winning a UK national award for a clean-fuel cargo ship design, and an ambassador supporting rabbit export to African markets. The country is also preparing for a US$25 million climate recovery boost and seeking to unlock air cargo growth. TSL recorded a 45% profit surge due to strong demand in tobacco and logistics. ART operations have been affected by power outages and raw material shortages, with its exports and paper divisions experiencing volume declines of 6% and 26% respectively in the third quarter to June 2022. Political tensions have led to violent attacks and forced evictions in grasslands plots. Rural electrification is progressing in Matabeleland North. Additionally, Zimbabwe and Uganda are deepening agricultural ties through a regional exchange program.
Must ReadZimbabwe is emerging as a potential hub for industrial-scale online fraud, human trafficking, and money laundering as China-linked cyber scam syndicates reportedly shift operations from Southeast Asia. A report by the Global Initiative Against Transnational Organised Crime GI-TOC warns that Africa is increasingly targeted, and Zimbabwe's growing digital economy, expanding gambling sector, and weak cybercrime oversight could make it vulnerable. The report highlights that thousands of Africans have been trafficked into forced criminal activity in Southeast Asia, often lured by fake job advertisements on social media. The Chinese embassy in Harare dismissed the report, stating its government has a zero-tolerance policy against transnational cyber fraud and cooperates globally to combat such crimes. They also noted China's readiness to deepen bilateral cooperation with Zimbabwe in tackling organised crime. However, the GI-TOC report raises concerns about Zimbabwe's casino and gambling sector, particularly with nearly 10 casinos linked to Chinese investors established in Harare over the past five years, some with features resembling scam compounds. Weak regulation in gambling, cryptocurrency, and underground financial systems, combined with high youth unemployment, could create conditions attractive to organised crime groups. The report also warns of limited specialised law enforcement capacity to detect sophisticated online fraud. African governments are intensifying efforts to c