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All is set for CGAIZ annual conference in Victoria Falls

The Chartered Governance and Accounting Institute in Zimbabwe (CGAIZ) annual conference is already drawing in delegates to Victoria Falls, where excitement is building ahead of tomorrow's official opening. Set against the breath-takin…

Published: 18 hrs ago | by Agencies

RemitHope seeks to raise US$100 000 for 10 grassroots organisations in Africa

RemitHope, a pioneering fintech social enterprise - founded by global philanthropist and social entrepreneur Tsitsi Masiyiwa - has launched a bold campaign to raise US$100 000 in just 60 days for, 10 grassroots organisations serving some o…

Published: 17 Sep 2025 at 09:54hrs | by Staff Reporter

'Harare-Mutare-Vic Falls flight route permanent,' AirZim announces

HARARE - In a significant development for Zimbabwe's aviation and tourism sectors, Air Zimbabwe has announced the continuation of its Harare-Mutare-Victoria Falls route beyond the Sanganai/Hlanganani/Kumbanai World Tourism Expo. This move …

Published: 16 Sep 2025 at 22:41hrs | by Gideon Madzikatidze/Simbarashe Sithole

Fastjet adds early morning Johannesburg-Harare flight

Fastjet Zimbabwe is strengthening its regional network with the launch of an additional daily frequency between Johannesburg and Harare, aimed at catering to business travellers.Effective 29 September 2025, the airline will introduce an ea…

Published: 13 Sep 2025 at 17:28hrs | by Staff reporter

'A Dream Fulfilled: 72-Year-Old Gogo Mawoneke Soars High on Air Zimbabwe's Inaugural Mutare-Harare Flight'

In a heartwarming moment that will be etched in her memory forever, 72-year-old Gogo Annah Mawoneke Jambe from Bocha in Manicaland province experienced the thrill of flying for the first time on Air Zimbabwe's inaugural Mutare-Harare fligh…

Published: 06 Sep 2025 at 21:40hrs | by Gideon Madzikatidze/Simbarashe Sithole in Mutare

Stanbic Bank reports strong half-year 2025 profit after tax of ZWG682.2 million

Stanbic Bank Zimbabwe achieved a profit after tax of ZWG682.2 million for the half-year ended 30 June 2025, demonstrating robust growth and resilience in a challenging operating environment.This is a significant increase from the ZWG27.1 m…

Published: 01 Sep 2025 at 15:00hrs | by Staff Reporter

SEO that converts in financial services - Why Absolute Digital Media leads the global pack

In the fast-evolving world of financial services, visibility is no longer optional - it's critical. Brands operating in competitive financial sectors need more than just a basic online presence. They need a strategy that delivers measurabl…

Published: 23 Aug 2025 at 22:06hrs | by Ben Austin

How to tell if you are financially ready for franchise ownership

Franchise ownership can be an exciting way to step into entrepreneurship with the support of an established brand. Unlike starting a business from scratch, franchises offer proven systems, training, and brand recognition that reduce some o…

Published: 22 Aug 2025 at 12:56hrs | by Staff Reporter

Best Side Hustles for Finance Bloggers: Try Forex Affiliate Marketing

If you're just running your blog for fun, cool, keep at it. If you're actually trying to stack some cash on the side, then you're sitting on a goldmine and you might not even know it yet. Have you heard about Forex affiliate marketing? Yea…

Published: 20 Aug 2025 at 20:42hrs | by Staff Reporter

ZIMRA Officially Commissions TaRMS

The Zimbabwe Revenue Authority (ZIMRA) proudly announces the official commissioning of its Tax Administration and Revenue Management System (TaRMS) on the morning of August 18th. This landmark occasion marks a significant advancement in th…

Published: 19 Aug 2025 at 07:53hrs | by ZIMRA

Fresh fire razes Glen View complex again

Barely three weeks after President Emmerson Mnangagwa declared the Glen View Area 8 Home Industry Complex a state of disaster, another fire has gutted part of the bustling market, leaving scores of traders reeling from fresh losses.The bla…

Published: 17 Aug 2025 at 18:42hrs | by Staff reporter

Mnangagwa commissions high-performance computing centre

President Emmerson Mnangagwa has officially commissioned phase two of the Zimbabwe Centre for High Performance Computing (HPC) at the University of Zimbabwe, underscoring the growing importance of computational science in solving complex p…

Published: 16 Aug 2025 at 13:36hrs | by Staff reporter

Man stabs patron for speaking to his bartender ex-wife

A Heroes' Day celebration in Chiredzi ended in tragedy after a violent incident at Farai Bar in Tshovani on Monday evening left a young man dead.Cornelius Garawaziva, 20, was fatally stabbed on the left side of his chest by Walter Checha, …

Published: 16 Aug 2025 at 13:34hrs | by Staff reporter

Teen cleared after nightclub stabbing incident

A 19-year-old Mashava man, Collen Majoni, has been acquitted of murder charges after a sex worker used a knife he had provided to fatally stab a patron at Legacy Night Club.Majoni appeared before Masvingo High Court Judge Justice Helena Ch…

Published: 16 Aug 2025 at 13:34hrs | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe's broken railways threaten lithium, tobacco exports

Zimbabwe's crumbling railway system, once the backbone of the economy, has become a major obstacle to growth, inflating transport costs, stifling exports, and threatening emerging sectors such as lithium and tobacco, economist Eddie Cross …

Published: 16 Aug 2025 at 13:33hrs | by Staff reporter

3 killed in mine shaft collapse

THREE artisanal miners lost their lives and two others were seriously injured when a mine shaft collapsed in the Mandindi area near Sino Cement on Wednesday, local authorities confirmed.Gweru district development coordinator and civil prot…

Published: 16 Aug 2025 at 13:32hrs | by Staff reporter

The rise of short-term loans in the UK

In recent years, financial flexibility has become increasingly important for individuals facing unexpected expenses or temporary cash flow challenges. One popular solution is to apply for a short-term loan online today with Fast Loan UK . …

Published: 13 Aug 2025 at 23:12hrs | by Staff Reporter

How forex brokers make money - and what that means for your trades

Most know that it is best to choose brokers licensed by authorities like FCA (UK), ASIC (Australia), or CFTC (US) for greater transparency. When people choose a broker, they concentrate on the conditions provided by the broker and the best…

Published: 13 Aug 2025 at 18:38hrs | by Staff Reporter

The hidden costs of commodities trading without proper education

The Real Price of Jumping into Commodities Trading Clueless Alright, let's get real for a sec. Scroll through Instagram or TikTok, and you'll see all these "traders" chilling by infinity pools, flashing rented Lambos, bragging about h…

Published: 13 Aug 2025 at 18:32hrs | by Staff Reporter

Community pushes for official recognition of Tji Zhawunda

The community of Gwanda District in Matabeleland South Province is taking steps to have Tji Zhawunda officially recognised as one of Zimbabwe's national languages.Tji Zhawunda is spoken in parts of Gwanda, including Nsimbi, Switja, and Gar…

Published: 13 Aug 2025 at 12:22hrs | by Staff reporter

Zera announces drop in LPG prices

THE Zimbabwe Energy Regulatory Authority (Zera) has announced a reduction in Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) prices in both US dollars and local currency for August 2025.In its latest update, Zera pegged the new price at US$1.51 per kilogram…

Published: 13 Aug 2025 at 12:10hrs | by Staff reporter

Jilted lover rapes lover's Grade 5 daughter twice

A Dzivaresekwa man, who had been dumped in a failed relationship, is on the run for allegedly raping his erstwhile lover's daughter.The jilted lover identified only as Blessing, had been following his former lover's daughter after he was d…

Published: 13 Aug 2025 at 09:09hrs | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe banks show strong capital buffers

Most Zimbabwean banking institutions have exceeded minimum regulatory capital requirements, signalling stability, resilience, and soundness in the country's financial system, the latest Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) data shows.According t…

Published: 13 Aug 2025 at 09:08hrs | by Staff reporter

How to build a safety net fund without feeling overwhelmed

In today's unpredictable financial climate, constructing a safety net fund is crucial to maintaining peace of mind. Many people find themselves turning to options like a payday loan online during emergencies, but having a well-planned safe…

Published: 12 Aug 2025 at 20:53hrs | by Staff Reporter

Zimbabwe to unveil de-dollarization roadmap in November

Zimbabwe's central bank has announced its decision to launch a de-dollarisation roadmap in November, along with the new five-year economic blueprint.In his 2025 mid-term monetary policy statement, Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) Governor Jo…

Published: 12 Aug 2025 at 11:01hrs | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe repays US$176 million in external debt

The Zimbabwean government has made notable progress in repaying its external debt, with a total of US$176.28 million paid during the first six months of 2025, according to data released by the Ministry of Finance and Economic Development.T…

Published: 10 Aug 2025 at 12:12hrs | by Staff reporter

Sandra Ndebele funds 11 solar powered boreholes

A total of 11 solar-powered boreholes have been drilled in Bulawayo's Nkulumane suburb to help alleviate the area's worsening water crisis, as residents in the high-density area continue to endure prolonged periods without running water.Th…

Published: 10 Aug 2025 at 12:06hrs | by Staff reporter

Costs push out horticulture farmers in Zimbabwe

The Horticulture Development Council (HDC) has expressed deep concern over escalating production costs in Zimbabwe's horticulture sector, warning that the trend is driving some farmers to consider relocating operations to neighboring Zambi…

Published: 10 Aug 2025 at 12:06hrs | by Staff reporter

NetOne posts record growth

State-owned mobile network operator NetOne has delivered a historic performance, posting record revenue and profit growth while aggressively expanding its high-speed 4G and 5G networks in a bold push to outpace private-sector rivals.At its…

Published: 09 Aug 2025 at 16:52hrs | by Staff reporter

Logistics firm in exchange control violation

Mapho Tradelink Procurement and Logistics Private Limited, a leading procurement and logistics company, has been taken to court for allegedly breaching the Exchange Control Act by making payments exceeding US$150,000 outside Zimbabwe witho…

Published: 08 Aug 2025 at 13:08hrs | by Staff reporter

Blue Train service between Pretoria and Vic Falls relaunched

South Africa's national railway company, Transnet, has re-launched its iconic luxury tourist train service connecting Pretoria and Zimbabwe's tourism capital, Victoria Falls. The Blue Train arrived in Victoria Falls early Thursday morning,…

Published: 08 Aug 2025 at 13:08hrs | by Staff reporter

Chillmaster back in court

Top musician Kudakwashe Gift Hombarume, popularly known as Chillmaster, will face a fresh inquiry into his culpable homicide case after the High Court ordered the Mbare Magistrates Court to reopen proceedings, citing significant flaws in t…

Published: 08 Aug 2025 at 13:06hrs | by Staff reporter

Auxillia Mnangagwa's rehab centre overwhelmed

The drug and substance abuse rehabilitation centre established by First Lady Auxillia Mnangagwa in Mbare is struggling to cope with demand, with hundreds of addicts on a waiting list seeking help, highlighting the growing substance abuse c…

Published: 08 Aug 2025 at 13:04hrs | by Staff reporter

'ZiG outperforms regional peers'

The Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) has lauded the Zimbabwe Gold (ZiG) currency for its sustained stability and strong performance compared to several regional currencies within the Southern African Development Community (SADC) and beyond.I…

Published: 08 Aug 2025 at 13:02hrs | by Staff reporter

SA court orders repatriation of Edgar Lungu

The full bench of the Pretoria High Court in South Africa has ruled that the body of former Zambian President Edgar Lungu must be repatriated to Zambia to allow for a state funeral. This decision comes after Lungu's family had initially pl…

Published: 08 Aug 2025 at 10:57hrs | by Staff reporter

RBZ crackdown on money laundering

Following an intensive investigation into smuggling, money laundering, and financial externalisation, Zimbabwean authorities have launched a crackdown targeting several businesspeople and companies implicated in illicit financial activitie…

Published: 08 Aug 2025 at 09:15hrs | by Staff reporter

Zimbabweans pledge property for loans

Zimbabweans are increasingly pledging household items such as beds, fridges, and other personal property as collateral to secure small loans from financial institutions, highlighting the dire state of credit access and economic hardship fa…

Published: 08 Aug 2025 at 09:03hrs | by Staff reporter

Dembare prioritising relegation survival

Dynamos FC, the defending champions of the Chibuku Super Cup, have revealed that this season their main focus is survival in the league rather than chasing a third consecutive Super Cup title.The two-time winners confirmed this stance on W…

Published: 08 Aug 2025 at 09:01hrs | by Staff reporter

RBZ upholds tight monetary policy to protect ZWG

The Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) on Thursday reaffirmed its tight monetary policy stance as a key strategy to conserve the local currency, despite mounting pressure from industry players to ease borrowing costs.Delivering the Mid-Term Mo…

Published: 08 Aug 2025 at 08:59hrs | by Staff reporter

UK resets ties with Zimbabwe in push for critical minerals

Zimbabwe and the UK are rekindling diplomatic ties after almost three decades of tension, driven by a global surge in demand for critical minerals that's led the former colonial power to pursue $1 billion in deals with the resource-rich na…

Published: 08 Aug 2025 at 08:58hrs | by Staff reporter

Mafume supports ban on pre-owned clothes

While the government faces criticism over its ban on the importation and sale of second-hand clothing in urban areas, Harare Mayor Jacob Mafume has publicly backed the move, warning that the capital cannot be allowed to become a "city of b…

Published: 08 Aug 2025 at 08:56hrs | by Staff reporter

Mutapa blocks ZCDC diamond sale

Zimbabwe's state-owned diamond miner, the Zimbabwe Consolidated Diamond Company (ZCDC), has been plunged into a deeper financial crisis after its sole shareholder, the Mutapa Investment Fund (MIF), vetoed the sale of a key diamond parcel t…

Published: 08 Aug 2025 at 08:25hrs | by Staff reporter

Mnangagwa meets former US envoy Simbi Mubako

President Mnangagwa yesterday held back-to-back engagements at State House, first meeting academic and Zimbabwe's former Ambassador to the United States, Professor Simbi Mubako, before hosting Apostle Dr Eunor Guti, widow of ZAOGA Forward …

Published: 08 Aug 2025 at 08:24hrs | by Staff reporter

Forestry Commission regulatory weaknesses exposed

A report by Auditor-General Rheah Kujinga has exposed serious regulatory weaknesses at the Forestry Commission, revealing how poor oversight may be enabling trophy hunters to bypass state payments and siphon public funds.The 2023 audit, ta…

Published: 08 Aug 2025 at 08:21hrs | by Staff reporter

Gold Backed Currency vs Dollarisation: Lessons from Zimbabwe's New ZiG

Since April 2024, Zimbabweâ€‰has started aâ€‰new monetary policyâ€‰by introducing a gold-backedâ€‰currency known as the Zimbabweâ€‰Gold (ZiG), toâ€‰get rid ofâ€‰its reliance on theâ€‰U.S. dollar. In theâ€‰first few months,â€‰the central ba…

Published: 03 Aug 2025 at 23:27hrs | by Staff Reporter

Chiwenga rejoices for reporting Merry to South African authorities successfully

IntroductionVenturing into the world of trading can be both exciting and overwhelming. Whether you're drawn by the potential for financial growth or the thrill of market dynamics, a crucial question arises: Do you need a broker to start tr…

Published: 01 Aug 2025 at 14:34hrs | by Staff Reporter

Mr Sinkwa Partners with Ten Toes to Boost Junior Football in Bulawayo

Local bread brand Mr Sinkwa has partnered with international organisation Ten Toes Africa to support junior football development in Bulawayo.The initiative, which began in early June, involved coaching clinics across 12 primary schools, le…

Published: 21 Jul 2025 at 19:39hrs | by Staff Reporter

Stanbic Bank Beyond Borders: Empowering Zimbabwean Businesses for Regional Integration

Stanbic Bank Zimbabwe recently held a business breakfast - Beyond Borders Breakfast â€“ which marked a defining moment for Zimbabwean enterprises eyeing regional and international expansion.The high-level engagement brought together financ…

Published: 19 Jul 2025 at 09:38hrs | by Agencies

ZERA Announces New Fuel Prices Effective 9 July 2025

The Zimbabwe Energy Regulatory Authority (ZERA) has released the new petroleum prices for July 2025, which came into effect on Wednesday, 9 July. The updated prices apply until 4 August 2025 and reflect the current blending ratio of E20.Ac…

Published: 10 Jul 2025 at 13:57hrs | by Staff Reporter

AMH Crisis Rages On: Journalists humiliated as marketing and distribution staff treated better

The crisis at Zimbabwe's leading privately owned media house, Alpha Media Holdings (AMH), continues to deepen, with journalists bearing the brunt of the company's financial turmoil.Only editorial staff have been placed on two-week forced l…

Published: 08 Jul 2025 at 14:04hrs | by Staff Reporter

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