Zimbabwe Roundup: Abduction, revenue decline, agriculture investments

Dubai investments

Horticulture exports in Zimbabwe are expected to increase in the coming days following investment from the United Arab Emirates. Vice President Dr Constantino Chiwenga on November 2, met with Dubai-based investors, Ali Gholami Vegetables and Fruits LLC over plans to produce horticulture products targeted at the export market. The cooperation is expected to boost the country’s agricultural prospects, The Herald reports.

Vaccine production

Zimbabwe Government has indicated plans to ramp up the production of Bolvac Vaccine for Theileriosis, also known as January disease from 300,000 doses to 900,000 doses next year. The Chronicle reports that the move forms part of efforts to curb the disease which has claimed over 500,000 cattle in the last five years. It will also contribute to the growth of the country’s agriculture sector which will significantly improve the economy.

World Cup Qualifiers

The Zimbabwe National Footbal team, The Warriors are set to face Nigeria’s Super Eagles for the 2026 World Cup Group C qualifiers in Rwanda. According to local media outlet, News Day, the match is expected to come off later this month after The Warriors play against the Rwandan National team on November 15 at the 10,000-seater Huye stadium.

Abduction reports

The Zimbabwe Republic Police has indicated that they are yet to receive any official reports of an alleged abduction of opposition lawmaker, Takudzwa Ngadziore. Ngadziore was reportedly found near mine shafts in the village of Mazowe naked and badly assaulted after being abducted by unknown armed men on Wednesday. According to The Herald, police say they only got hint of the abduction reports via social media.

Revenue decline

Zimbabwe has experienced a decline in revenue by 29% to US$2.6 billion in the first half of this year, News Day has reported that the revenue falls are resultant of some challenges including softening commodity prices, foreign currency shortfalls, and capital constraints. The development was confirmed by Chamber of Mines of Zimbabwe (CoMZ) president, Thomas Gono during the Mining Industry Suppliers Forum held in Bulawayo on Wednesday.