The United States has signalled a clear interest in Zimbabwe’s mineral wealth as Washington moves to secure critical inputs for manufacturing and national security. Announced under Project Vault, a US$12 billion stockpiling initiative, the push aims to diversify supply chains for strategic minerals and reduce reliance on single suppliers. The US Embassy in Harare said Washington is “ready to engage with Zimbabwe on mutually beneficial supply chain transactions,” putting Zimba

Forbes Border Post, the eastern corridor linking Zimbabwe to Mozambique’s Beira Port, has overtaken Beitbridge as the country’s busiest entry and exit point for commercial trucks, authorities say. The surge in traffic has exposed persistent operational bottlenecks: long queues, incomplete pre‑clearance documentation, and delays that slow cross‑border trade despite recent digital and infrastructure interventions.

Paul Matamisa, the long-serving chief executive officer of the Tourism Business Council of Zimbabwe (TBCZ), has retired after more than a decade at the helm of the industry’s apex private-sector body, bringing to a close a distinguished 50-year career in hospitality and tourism. Matamisa officially retired at the end of January, marking the end of an era for Zimbabwe’s tourism sector, where he is widely regarded as one of its most experienced and influential figures.