VICTORIA FALLS — The Zimbabwean government has officially finalized a landmark US$92.5 million land development agreement with a consortium led by construction magnate JR Goddard. This strategic partnership marks a significant milestone in the development of the Masuwe Special Economic Zone (SEZ), aimed at transforming 271.5 hectares of land into a premier commercial and tourism hub.

VICTORIA FALLS — The historic Victoria Falls Bridge, a 120-year-old engineering marvel that has long served as a vital artery for regional trade, is set to undergo a major transition. President Hakainde Hichilema of Zambia has announced that both Zambia and Zimbabwe will formally restrict heavy trucks and trains from using the bridge to protect its structural integrity.

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.