Business

MSU Expo to drive research into industry – Ncube 0
- Business, Education, Local
- October 2, 2026
Mthulisi Nxumalo MIDLANDS State University (MSU) has been challenged to translate research and academic knowledge into practical solutions, innovative products and businesses that can benefit society and contribute to industrialisation. Speaking at the official opening of the MSU Research, Innovation and Industrialisation Expo 2026 in Gweru today, Midlands Minister of State for Provincial Affairs and
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MSU-Bata partnership turns Education 5.0 into jobs 0
- Business, Corporate
- October 1, 2026
A partnership between Midlands State University (MSU) and Bata Shoe Company is creating jobs and giving students hands-on industrial experience, showing how the Education 5.0 model can connect tertiary education with commercial production. The MSU enterprise employs more than 200 people and produces approximately 1,800 shoe uppers daily for Bata, while giving students exposure to
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Farmers appeal for producer price review 0
- Agriculture, Business
- September 29, 2026
Farmers are urgently calling for a review of producer prices to reflect rising production costs, warning that since prices are fixed while fuel, energy, and fertilizer costs soar, the viability of agriculture is at risk. Dr. Jameson Jawi, president of the Zimbabwe Farmers Union (ZFU), made this appeal in his opening remarks during the 86th
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Dreamnet Director gifts learners US$50 as birthday coincides with President’s birthday 0
- Business, Corporate, Local
- September 28, 2026
Blessing Nduku Rev. Dr. Doug Mambure, the Director of Dreamnet Group of Schools, celebrated his birthday by giving nearly 60 students at his school US$50 each. His birthday falls on September 15, the same day as President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s birthday. Dr. Mambure thanked God for another year of life and chose to mark the occasion
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OWEN MASIMBA NOW A DOCTOR 0
- Business, Local
- September 22, 2026
Gweru Mayor Clr Martin Chivhoko said,: In the same vein of celebrating excellence, I am delighted to congratulate our Chamber Secretary, Dr. Owen Masimba, on his graduation with a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degree. Dr. Masimba’s achievement is a personal milestone, but it is also a massive gain for the City of Gweru. It demonstrates
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Gweru Chef Nominated Among Africa’s Top 100 Female Leaders 0
- Business, Corporate, Local
- September 20, 2026
Blessing Nduku Nicole Tsungirirai Chihlava, a culinary entrepreneur and community leader from Gweru, has earned recognition as one of Africa’s exemplary female leaders after being nominated for the esteemed SOWA 2026 Africa’s Top 100 Female Leaders Awards. Chihlava has distinguished herself within the food and hospitality sectors through her fervor for culinary arts and entrepreneurship.
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