Tag: Zimbabwe
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Overloaded cross-border bus impounded in Limpopo amid safety concerns
Impendung of a Zimbabwe-bound bus with 90 passengers A cross-border bus traveling from Zimbabwe into South Africa was impounded in Limpopo after authorities determined it was overloaded and operating illegally. The vehicle was stopped during routine checks on one of the province’s key routes, and inspectors confirmed that the bus carried 90 passengers—well above safe…
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Zimbabwe VAT Change Puts Pressure on 2026 Bookings
Overview: VAT reform reshapes Zimbabwe’s tourism pricing The Zimbabwean government has unveiled a VAT reform that directly affects tourism pricing as operators prepare for 2026. The centerpiece is a modest lift in the standard VAT rate from 15% to 15.5%, but the more consequential move for travelers and the industry is the reclassification of many…
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Econet Delists from Zimbabwe Stock Exchange: What It Means for Investors
Overview: Econet’s Delisting from the Zimbabwe Stock Exchange Econet Wireless, a major telecom and digital services provider in Zimbabwe, has announced its intention to delist from the Zimbabwe Stock Exchange (ZSE). The move marks a significant shift for the country’s financial markets and for investors who have held Econet shares for growth or income. While…
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Zimbabwe Spearheads South Africa Tourism Boom in 2025, Surpassing Regional Peers
Zimbabwe’s Rise as a Key Catalyst for South Africa’s 2025 Tourism Boom In 2025, Zimbabwe has emerged as a pivotal force behind a notable surge in South Africa’s tourism sector, outpacing regional peers such as Namibia, Egypt, Kenya, Tanzania, Botswana, and other African nations. The shift is driven by strengthened regional relationships, diversified travel corridors,…
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South Africa Advances as Angola Waits: AFCON 2025 Group A Drama Unfolds
South Africa tops Group A, secures Round of 16 spot South Africa pulled off a pivotal performance that has sent their fans into a mix of relief and anticipation. By clinching sufficient points in the final group-stage fixtures of the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations Morocco 2025, the Young Bafana have booked their place…
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South Africa Advances as Angola Waits: AFCON Morocco 2025 Group H Drama Unfolds
South Africa Book Round of 16 as Group H Highlights Shine The TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations Morocco 2025 has delivered another chapter of drama as South Africa sealed a spot in the Round of 16. With a fiercely contested group phase drawing to a close, the defending Bafana Bafana squad showed grit and…
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South Africa Advances to AFCON 2025 Round of 16 as Angola Waits, Zambia, Zimbabwe and Comoros Eliminate
South Africa Keeps AFCON 2025 Hopes Alive as Round of 16 Come Into View In a dramatic conclusion to the group stage of the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations Morocco 2025, South Africa punched their ticket to the Round of 16, while Angola’s fate hangs on the consolation prize of a best third-placed finish.…
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UK Foreign Office warned against 2004 military action to topple Mugabe
Background: A cautious stance amid a crisis Newly released documents reveal that in 2004 the British Foreign Office advised Prime Minister Tony Blair’s government not to pursue military action aimed at overthrowing Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe. The papers show officials considered a range of options during a fraught period in Zimbabwe’s history but concluded that…
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UK Foreign Office warned against military action to overthrow Mugabe in 2004
Background: A turning point in UK policy toward Zimbabwe Recent releases of policy papers shed new light on the United Kingdom’s stance toward Zimbabwe in the mid-2000s. In 2004, as tensions mounted over President Robert Mugabe’s governance, the Foreign Office reportedly cautioned against any British military intervention aimed at overthrowing Mugabe. The documents describe a…
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Bafana Bafana Rally to Beat Zimbabwe and Secure Afcon Knockout Berth
South Africa’s dramatic Afcon qualification against Zimbabwe In a high-octane Africa Cup of Nations clash in Morocco, Bafana Bafana showcased resilience and tactical resolve to outlast Zimbabwe 3-2. The game was a rare example of an open, end-to-end affair between the two southern African nations, turning a potential defensive slog into an attacking showcase that…