Zimbabwe urges Africa to market shared wonders at COMESA summit
Zimbabwe’s tourism minister has called on African countries to pool their natural wonders, wildlife and cultural heritage and promote cross-border travel together, as leaders gather in Harare for a major regional summit.
Barbara Rwodzi, Minister of Tourism and Hospitality Industry, made the appeal at the COMESA Tourism and Cultural Night, held at Heritage Village in Harare.
Cricket World Cup 2027 in Zimbabwe: The ultimate visitor’s guide
Zimbabwe is one of three co-hosts of the 2027 Cricket World Cup, alongside South Africa and Namibia, and the country is preparing to show off more than its cricket. Matches will be played in Harare, in Bulawayo and beside the Victoria Falls, where a brand-new stadium is rising a short distance from one of the planet’s great natural wonders.
This guide pulls together everything you need to plan a trip: the dates, the venues, the fixtures, how to get tickets, how to get here, and what to do when the day’s play is over.
Why Sir Jim Ratcliffe Chose Zimbabwe for His Birthday Holiday
Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s decision to celebrate his 74th birthday in Zimbabwe has brought fresh international attention to the country’s combination of wildlife safaris, dramatic landscapes and outdoor experiences.
The Manchester United co-owner and INEOS founder has praised Zimbabwe’s hospitality, natural beauty and golf courses during an eight-day visit that has included Victoria Falls, Nyanga and Hwange National Park. He is also expected to visit Mana Pools National Park, where he previously explored the Zambezi River by canoe.
Stadium in Victoria Falls nears completion for CWC27
Preparations for the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2027 are gathering pace in Zimbabwe, with the scenic Mosi-oa-Tunya International Cricket Stadium in Victoria Falls edging closer to completion following significant progress across the country’s three host cities.
The new stadium’s first match at the marquee 2027 event will be the big one for the hosts, Zimbabwe, as they take on India in their final group-stage fixture on 24 October.
Castle Lager National Braai Day 2026
Dancehall star Winky D will headline Castle Lager National Braai Day 2026 as the annual festival returns to Glamis Arena in Harare this Saturday, bringing together established musicians, emerging performers and braai enthusiasts for a day of live entertainment and outdoor cooking.
The 11th edition of the event will take place under the theme “Live It. Feel It. Share It.”, with gates opening at 11am and festivities continuing until late.
Jacaranda Music Festival 2026: A Traveller’s Guide to Harare’s Biggest Weekend
For visitors heading to Harare this weekend, the Jacaranda Music Festival 2026 offers a reason to make the journey about more than a concert.
From 2 to 4 October, Thornpark Polo Grounds in Harare will host the ninth edition of the festival, bringing together Zimbabwean and regional artists across three days. But with the event built around music, food, hospitality, business and social experiences, the weekend also presents an opportunity to experience Harare itself.
Wellness Travel in Zimbabwe: Spas, Retreats and Tourism
The idea of a holiday is changing. For an increasing number of travellers, getting away is not simply about seeing somewhere new, but about returning home feeling better than when they left.
That is creating new opportunities for wellness travel in Zimbabwe, where luxury spas, retreats and nature-based experiences are beginning to complement the country’s established tourism offering.
Zimbabwe Tourism Strategy Puts Heritage, AI and Investment in Focus
A new Zimbabwe tourism strategy aims to broaden the country’s appeal beyond wildlife and Victoria Falls by placing its history, culture and heritage at the forefront.
President Emmerson Mnangagwa officially opened the 19th edition of the Sanganai/Hlanganani Dzimbahwe World Tourism Expo in Masvingo, where tourism businesses, investors, cultural practitioners and government officials gathered around the theme of digital transformation and artificial intelligence.
The Ultimate Zimbabwe First-Timer’s Travel Guide: Everything You Need to Know
Planning a trip to Southern Africa requires reliable ground insights, so we put together this comprehensive Zimbabwe First-Timer’s Travel Guide.
Zimbabwe has spent the past decade quietly rebuilding its position as one of the continent’s defining safari destinations, and the numbers are finally catching up with the argument.
Sanganai/Hlanganani 2026: Japanese Buyers Arrive as Masvingo Hosts Zimbabwe’s Top Tourism Expo
A delegation of tourism buyers from Japan has landed at Masvingo Airport, arriving ahead of the Sanganai/Hlanganani World Tourism Expo 2026, which opens in the city on 9 September.
Their arrival is more than a courtesy visit. It puts Zimbabwe’s tourism products directly in front of trade players with the power to decide where Japanese holidaymakers spend their money.