Zimbabwe's diverse economic and social landscape: from investment to infrastructure and sport
via NewsDay Zimbabwe1 min read
Zimbabwe is experiencing a range of developments across various sectors. The nation is pursuing a US$650 million investment vision, reinforcing confidence in its long-term growth potential, and has initiated efforts for a US$25 million climate recovery boost. Value-added exports are surging, contributing to a narrowing trade deficit. In infrastructure, councillors are advocating for the immediate implementation of the Glassblock Dam project. The insurance industry is working to address a trust deficit, with Tsuro emphasizing that insurance relies on trust to honor future claims. FBC Holdings has achieved ISO/IEC 27001:2022 certification. In the mining sector, Rukweza has been appointed chair of the Lithium Association of Zimbabwe, highlighting the country's strategic focus on lithium. However, challenges persist, including critical shortages of midwives and power outages and raw material shortages impacting ART operations, leading to declines in export and paper division volumes. On the sporting front, over 300 girls are participating in women's football development, though Zimbabwe Cricket's developmental pathways face significant challenges. Political tensions are also noted, with violent attacks and forced evictions occurring at grasslands plots.
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Zimbabwe is seeking US$9 billion for energy expansion, with new regulations expected to accelerate grid expansion, improve electricity access, and attract fresh capital into the energy sector. This comes as the country also faces climate and food security risks, leading to proposed new grain levies. Other developments include Zimbabwe's expansion of development finance options with BRICS New Development Bank membership, and the commissioning of a specialized honey testing laboratory to boost export competitiveness. Meanwhile, ART operations have been affected by power outages and raw material shortages, with exports and paper division volumes declining by 6% and 26% respectively in the third quarter to June 2022. The Zimbabwe Property Excellence Awards highlighted government infrastructure projects and sports facilities. In sports news, the PSL postponed the Highlanders-Chicken Inn derby following the tragic death of Bosso officials and a supporter. Political tensions at grasslands plots have led to violent attacks and forced evictions.
Must ReadZimbabwe is broadening its development finance avenues by joining the BRICS New Development Bank. This move is expected to accelerate grid expansion, enhance electricity access, and attract new capital into the country's energy sector. Other news includes the postponement of a football derby due to a tragic accident, the suspension of top aides by Tsvangirai, and calls for stronger regional health partnerships. The country is also addressing climate and food security risks with proposed new grain levies and is seeking US$9 billion for energy expansion. Additionally, Zimbabwe has commissioned a specialized honey testing laboratory to boost export competitiveness.
Must ReadThe Zimbabwe Property Excellence Awards recently focused on government infrastructure projects and sports facilities. Other news from Zimbabwe includes China's commitment to supporting Vision 2030, Zimbabwe's expansion of development finance options with BRICS New Development Bank membership, and ARDA delivering 120,000MT as the country prepares for El Ni帽o. There are also proposals for new grain levies to address climate and food security risks, and a call to address the silent dementia crisis. ART operations have been affected by power outages and raw material shortages, with exports and paper divisions seeing volume declines of 6% and 26% respectively in the third quarter to June 2022. Additionally, Zimbabwe is seeking US$9bn for energy expansion and has commissioned a specialized honey testing laboratory to boost export competitiveness. Political tensions at grasslands plots have led to violent attacks and forced evictions.