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Businessman Philip Chiyangwa praises journalist turned politician Supa Mandiwanzira for his role in the Affirmative Action Group (AAG).

Zimbabwe Fashion Week 2014 Highlights. We had the exclusive all access to Zimbabwe’s premiere fashion event ZFW , featuring local designers like Ishmael Zakata to regional designers Thula Sindi and Mustafa Hassanali.

It’s already the top destination on many “must see” lists so what could possibly be added to the Victoria Falls which already draws millions of visitors? A theme park to rival Disneyland according to the Zimbabwean tourism minister. CCTV’s Farai Mwakutuya caught up with Walter Mzembi to find out more about the ambitious project.

The majority of Zimbabweans continue to live in poverty, despite government efforts to revamp the economy. In a just released report, the International Monetary Fund says the gap between the very rich and poor continues to grow.

The Buy Zimbabwe campaign seeks to raise awareness of the importance of buying and consuming locally produced products eg Products from United Refineries, Lobels, Delta, Kango ,Monarch ,National foods, Datlabs. Buy local and revive the Bulawayo industries.

In Zimbabwe, crocodile skin exports are worth close to $30m (£19m), as they are sent – mainly to Europe – to be crafted into handbags, boots and other accessories. But farming crocodiles is now quite an expensive, niche business. Setting up a profitable farm can take over five years and owners must invest.

The Hwange Colliery issue is really sad. Failing to pay workers salaries and giving them groceries instead. In this video sent to Nehanda Radio the workers can’t help but make fun of their plight.

As Zimbabwe continues to struggle through an economic crisis, beer companies seem to have found the way to increase sales. CCTV America’s Farai Mwakutuya reports.

Video of Grace Mugabe’s Dairy Farm