Information Hub!

  The Tankard: Celebration of Horse Racing, Heritage, and Good Cheer By Allan Mbotshwa The much-anticipated Castle Tankard 2026 is set to gallop into town, promising an unforgettable day of world-class horse racing, vibrant camaraderie, and ice-cold refreshments. The event will be held on the 9th of May at the Borrowdale Race Course, the home of the Tankard, it will start at 12:30 pm. This year's edition invites racing enthusiasts, socialites, and casual fans alike to gather for what promises to be one of the highlights of the sporting calendar. Five-year-old gelding Action Zone won the 65th edition of the US$50,000 Castle Tankard (Gr1) in 2025, ridden by Mathew Thackeray (or Monty Thackeray) and trained by Thomas Mason, Action Zone beat Jaeger Moon by three-quarters of a length, with Master Tik Tok in third.  The Tankard has long been synonymous with thrilling races alongside other numerous activities, and 2026 is no exception.  Spectators will be treated to a ...

  Chibuku Neshamwari Festival Celebrates Traditional Dance in 2026 By Staff Reporter Zimbabwe’s cultural community is set to come alive again with the Chibuku Neshamwari Traditional Dance Festival 2026, scheduled to run from  May 9 to July 11 . Designed to promote and celebrate the country’s rich heritage, the festival will feature a competitive yet unifying celebration of traditional dance, culminating in a national final. The programme begins with  ten provincial finals , each offering dancers an opportunity to represent their region, showcase authentic rhythms and movement, and earn a place at the national stage. Running under the theme  “Ngoma Ngairire Shamwari, Tshay’sgubhu Mngane,”  the festival invites communities and participants alike to experience cultural expression as both art and identity. A major highlight is the scale of the rewards available to outstanding performers. At the  provincial level , the top three contestants will win...

  Minute Maid launches “Tollgate Happy Hour” to boost travel experience during ZITF By Allan Mbotshwa  Minute Maid has announced a new consumer activation designed to make highway travel more enjoyable during one of Zimbabwe’s busiest periods: the run-up to the Zimbabwe International Trade Fair (ZITF).  On April 17, 2026, the brand revealed plans for the “Tollgate Happy Hour” experience, an initiative that offers motorists a simple but rewarding break at the road’s most common stopping point—the tollgate. At the heart of the activation is increased comfort and value for travellers heading out on ZITF travel routes.  Through the programme, motorists will receive free access to the Ntabazinduna Tollgate and the chance to enjoy refreshing Minute Maid juice products, including Minute Maid Pulpy and a variety of fruit flavours.  The goal is to turn what is normally a routine tollgating experience into something positive—re...