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AfDB backs Zim with US$25m grant for climate-vulnerable communities

The African Development Bank Group (AfDB) board has approved a US$25 million grant for Zimbabwe to support rural communities severely affected by climate change.

By Business Reporter 2h ago

AfDB backs Zim with US$25m grant for climate-vulnerable communities

AfDB backs new architecture to tackle Africa’s financing gap

The African Development Bank (AfDB) has backed a new financial architecture aimed at leveraging the balance sheets of African development finance institutions (DFIs) to mobilise resources

By Business Reporter 3h ago

AfDB backs new architecture to tackle Africa’s financing gap

Herentals Queens retain Faith Drive duo ahead of title defence

The two joined the Students midway through last season and were part of Herentals’ African Safari campaign.

By Austin Karonga 8h ago

Herentals Queens retain Faith Drive duo ahead of title defence

Chimhini leads FCB Zim Junior Open after Sparkling 67

While his opening round gave Zimbabwe the dream start, the leaderboard remains incredibly tight.

By Munyaradzi Madzokere 8h ago

Chimhini leads FCB Zim Junior Open after Sparkling 67

African energy co-ordination climate litigation policy critical

Legal bodies and courts increasingly determine climate obligations, project viability and investment flows.

By Eric Gacuruzwa 8h ago

African energy co-ordination climate litigation policy critical

Mat’land, Masvingo communities to benefit from US$25m climate fund

The funding, approved by the Bank’s board of directors, will support the Zimbabwe Agricultural Climate Resilient and Vulnerability Reduction Project (ACRES),

By Sharon Sibindi 8h ago

Mat’land, Masvingo communities to benefit from US$25m climate fund

VFEX tipped for 20% growth as ZSE struggles for liquidity

Zimbabwe’s dollar-indexed Victoria Falls Stock Exchange (VFEX) is poised to outperform its much older peer, the Zimbabwe Stock Exchange (ZSE), this year, with growth of up to 20%

By Mthandazo Nyoni Apr. 24, 2026

VFEX tipped for 20% growth as ZSE struggles for liquidity

Bulawayo mayor courts French investors

The meeting, held on Wednesday, focused on partnerships as the city seeks to strengthen relations with other nations.

By Patricia Sibanda Apr. 23, 2026

Local firms targeted in new intra-African trade push

Despite AfCFTA’s significant potential to drive economic development, a limited understanding of its technical provisions and practical applications continues to slow full adoption by businesses.

By Business Reporter Apr. 23, 2026