The skies were never Ours: Pay more, fly longer: Africa's route rip-off
The routing via Dubai or Jeddah is not a quirk specific to Algeria. It is a description of how African air travel works. Only 19% of African city pairs are connected by a direct flight.
By Valentine Muhamba
12h ago
Local innovators urged to tap into US$100k Wilderness Challenge before deadline
Zimbabwe featured strongly in the inaugural 2025 edition, with a top-three finalist from Victoria Falls and standout project Ele-Collection gaining recognition.
By Sharon Sibindi
Apr. 26, 2026
National Foods scoops top ZITF honours as capacity expansion pays off
The recognition follows a US$22,7 million investment in new production facilities commissioned last May by Emmerson Mnangagwa in Harare.
By Online Reporter
Apr. 26, 2026
Zimbabweans in SA on the edge as anti-immigrant protest looms
As South Africa prepares for the high-stakes 2026 local government elections, a familiar and chilling shadow is lengthening across the Limpopo.
By Silas Nkala
Apr. 26, 2026
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
Apr. 25, 2026
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
Apr. 25, 2026
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
Apr. 25, 2026
Sables kick Off World Cup road against Zambia
Despite the lack of a formal domestic league in the build-up, Benade expressed confidence in the work put in behind the scenes.
By Munyaradzi Madzokere
Apr. 25, 2026
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
Apr. 25, 2026
