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Seasoned journalist Ezra Tshisa Sibanda said he has contacted the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Trade asking the government to help Zimbabweans who are trapped in the Russian invasion of Ukraine. In a letter dated 10 March 2026, Sibanda said several Zimbabwean men were deceived by recruitment agents who promised them good jobs in Russia such as truck driving, security, and cleaning work. They were told they would receive a once-off payment of US$37,000 and a monthly salary of US$4,000. However, when they arrived in Russia, their passports were taken away and they were reportedly taken to military barracks instead of workplaces. Sibanda said the men were given only two weeks of basic firearm training before being sent to the frontlines of the war in Donetsk. According to the testimonies he received, many Zimbabweans have already died, while others have been seriously injured, especially in drone attacks. Some reportedly received little or no medical care, and others were so distressed that they took their own lives. The men say they are not allowed to leave, and they fear they could be shot if they try to escape. Sibanda also said the financial promises were not honoured, with some families receiving only about US$1,000 once, instead of the large salaries that were promised. He has urged the Zimbabwean government to urgently engage Russian authorities to locate, protect, and bring the Zimbabweans back home. Sibanda said he also has names of the recruitment agents and contact details of some of the Zimbabweans trapped in the conflict, and he is ready to share this information to help investigations and rescue efforts. @MoFA_ZW

Each year, @ITB_Berlin is bringing the tourism business community & politicians from all over the world to Berlin. Honored to had the opportunity for an in depth exchange with Zimbabwe’s minister of tourism, Hon @BarbaraRwodzi, on further developing 🇿🇼 economy & tourism sector.

Zimbabwe has scooped two prestigious global awards at ITB Berlin 2026, reaffirming its status as a world-class tourism destination. The country was named Destination of the Year Natural Wonders, while Minister Barbara Rwodzi won Tourism Minister of the Year (Africa). @ZtaUpdates @BarbaraRwodzi #Zimbabwe