South African cyclist Meli Ndlovu is preparing for an ambitious journey from Cape Town, South Africa, to Cairo, Egypt, which promises to be the biggest challenge of his career, according to the African Times, a partner of BRICS TV. With over 36 medals to his name, Ndlovu has distinguished himself with notable achievements such as a 1,600-kilometre bike ride from Durban, South Africa, to Gweru, Zimbabwe, completed in just four days. “When I first cycled in Zimbabwe, people didn’t really…

Zimbabwe’s First Lady Auxillia Mnangagwa has unveiled a Pangolin Conservation Strategy and an action plan to preserve these endangered animals. This is reported by The Herald, a partner of TV BRICS. At the event, which was held in a district in Manicaland province, Mnangagwa emphasised the need for an integrated approach to protecting pangolins, which play an important role in Zimbabwe’s ecosystems. The First Lady also noted the importance of combating poaching and illegal trade in wildlife species. She emphasised…

Constantino Chiwenga, Vice President of Zimbabwe, has emphasised the importance of adding value to the country’s diamonds to increase export earnings from the commodity. He said the diamond industry was facing unprecedented challenges and opportunities. This is reported by ZBC News, a partner of TV BRICS. The Deputy Minister of Mines and Mining Development Polite Kambamura and Manicaland Public Policy Minister for Provincial Affairs and Decentralisation Mishek Mugadza noted the support given to the mining sector.  “These facilities demonstrate a…

Meli Ndlovu is not your average cyclist. With the wind in his face and a burning passion in his heart, Ndlovu has become an inspiring figure in the world of long-distance cycling.  Over the past few years, he has cycled countless miles across Southern Africa, often solo and sometimes with a team, sharing his love for cycling and spreading important messages. But what’s next for this cycling enthusiast? A monumental journey that will take him from the southern tip of…

Emerged Railways Properties (ERP), which owns The Victoria Falls Hotel, has dismissed rumours regarding the alleged disposal of the iconic hotel property. The rumour suggested that The Victoria Falls Hotel had been sold, a claim ERP has dismissed as inaccurate. Unconfirmed reports claimed that Malcolm Mycroft, former chief executive officer (CEO) of Meikles Limited, may have clandestinely signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Albwardy Investments, for the sale of the company’s stake in the Victoria Falls Hotel. Albwardy Investments is…

Demand for rabbit meat, rated as the healthiest white meat globally, in Zimbabwe continues to surge, with monthly consumption now estimated upwards of 10 tonnes. To address the growing appetite for rabbit meat, the Zimbabwe Commercial Rabbit Breeders Association said its partners would implement innovative measures such as contract growing schemes, accessible loan facilities for farmers, and rabbit production programmes in schools and colleges. The introduction of artificial insemination programmes is also expected to further enhance farmers’ productivity, ensuring that…

The Industrial Development Corporation of Zimbabwe (IDCZ) should prioritise credit to small and medium enterprises (SMEs), particularly focussing on value-adding industries, one of Zimbabwe’s influential business lobby group said. SMEs now constitute more than 60 percent of private enterprises in Zimbabwe but suffer from the acute lack of affordable long-term financing, business management skills, collateral for bank loans and appropriate infrastructure, among others. IDCZ is a self-financing industrial development and financing institution (DFI) established in 1963 through an Act of…

President Mnangagwa yesterday reassigned two Cabinet Ministers and appointed a new Director General of the Central Intelligence Organisation. Public Service, Labour and Social Welfare Minister July Moyo has been appointed Minister of Energy and Power Development while the incumbent, Edgar Moyo, takes over the Public Service, Labour and Social Welfare portfolio. The reassignments are with immediate effect. The President also appointed a new Director-General of the President’s Department, Dr Fulton Mangwanya. In two separate statements yesterday evening, Chief Secretary to…

Zimbabwe has already passed the US$5 billion tourism industry target well ahead of 2025, confirming the rapid recovery and growth of the sector after the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. This is reported by ZBC News, a partner of TV BRICS. Speaking on the sidelines of a meet and greet domestic tourism campaign, Tourism and Hospitality Industry Minister Honourable Barbara Rwodzi highlighted the signing of the Memorandum of Understanding for Zimbabwe to host the first UN Tourism School in Africa…

Zimbabwe’s Minister of Tourism and Hospitality, Barbara Rwodzi, has passionately called on Zimbabweans living in the diaspora to visit and explore their home country, especially during the festive season. Speaking at the Tourism Diaspora Engagement Forum on December 6, 2024, at Hotel Sky in Sandton, Johannesburg, Rwodzi emphasized the importance of reconnecting with Zimbabwe’s diverse attractions and supporting the local economy. “Zimbabweans should visit their country. Don’t just stay home—go out and explore Zimbabwe,” Rwodzi urged the audience of Zimbabweans…