Baba Tapfuma

Political commentator passionate about governance, accountability, and the future of Zimbabwe. Breaking down politics, policy, and power with insight, clarity,

[Baba Tapfuma @babatapfuma]

@nickmangwana kwakanaka uyo, ndivo vanonyanya kuivhotera ivavo, ngavanzwa kutapira kwayo. 2030

[PGA Tour @PGATour]

Working a shift from 125 feet(!!) in the air 😳

A unique view from one of the coolest jobs in golf.

[Zimbabwe Economic Review @ZimbabweReview]

Agricultural Import Rules About to Take Effect in Zimbabwe

Statutory Instrument 87 of 2025 is now setting the stage for major changes in Zimbabwe’s grain and oilseed market.

The new regulations mean tighter control over the importation of grain, oilseed and related products. Going forward, imports will only be allowed in cases of need. Where imported products land in Zimbabwe at a price lower than the local production parity price, the difference will go to the Agricultural Revolving Fund.

Most importantly, this policy is about to start affecting processors directly. From 1 April 2026, all processors will be required to source at least 40% of their annual grain, oilseed and related product requirements locally. From 1 April 2028, that requirement will rise to 100% local sourcing.

This shows that Zimbabwe is moving strongly to protect local producers, promote domestic farming, and reduce dependence on imports.

[ZBC News @ZBCNewsonline]

#RecapOfNationalAIStrategyLaunch

President Dr Emmerson Mnangagwa urged local firms to partner in modernising Zimbabwe’s manufacturing sector to drive economic growth and benefit communities nationwide.

#AI #Innovation #Zimbabwe #SocioEconomicGrowth #NationalAIStrategy #Technology #ZBCnews

[CITE @citezw]

Bulawayo Mayor and Ward 4 Councillor David Coltart says illegal miners have built road embankments that block tributaries flowing into uMzingwane Dam and drilled boreholes within the dam area, damaging the catchment and contributing to the dam being only 36% full.

[CITE @citezw]

Deputy Minister of Energy and Power Development, Yeukai Simbanegavi, who attended the commissioning ceremony of the Mater Dei Hospital solar plant, said Zimbabwe is working to strengthen both national and regional energy security while transitioning towards renewable energy sources.

[CITE @citezw]

Ward 10 Councillor Khalazani Ndlovu says despite the heavy rainfall the city has received, Bulawayo’s supply dams are only sitting at 53%.
#3403BulawayoFullCouncilMeeting

[CITE @citezw]

Ward 18 Councillor Felix Madzana urged council to speed up the ambulance procurement process, saying residents depend on the service. He also called for a reduction in the number of speed humps in the city, arguing they slow down emergency response times.

[ZBC News @ZBCNewsonline]

Scottland, Ngezi Platinum Stars Set for Rufaro Showdown

Defending champions Scottland FC are ready for battle, with coach Norman Mapeza confident his side has the quality and experience to match in-form Ngezi Platinum Stars when the two teams clash at Rufaro Stadium today.

#CastleLagerPSL #ScottlandFCvsNgeziPlatinumStars #PSL2026 #ZimFootball #RufaroStadium #ZBCNews

[Nick Mangwana @nickmangwana]

H.E President Mnangagwa said he felt honoured that the school was named after his father. He further commended the school for purchasing a bus with modern facilities.

[Instablog9ja @instablog9ja]

What would you do if you were the boyfriend in this situation?

[The Herald Zimbabwe @HeraldZimbabwe]

A representative from National Foods makes a presentation on nutrition at the Zimpapers Balanced Diet in Schools Programme.
#nationalfoods #balanceddiet

[Ministry of Information, Publicity & Broadcasting @InfoMinZW]

Hon. @HonZhemuSoda underscored access to information as a pillar of Zimbabwe’s media policy, pointing to government’s effort in licensing 22 community radio stations, 14 of which are already operational. He said this expansion ensures citizens nationwide are educated, informed,