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Chief Mugabe faces backlash over school fee collection scheme
Chief Mugabe, born Matubede Mudavanhu, has stirred controversy after authorizing village heads in his jurisdiction to collect outstanding school fees, offering a 10 percent commission on each collecti...Published: 10 hrs ago | 303 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe, Zambia unite to close energy gap
Leading corporates and energy sector stakeholders from Zimbabwe and Zambia met in Harare this week for the Energy Forum for Africa (EFA) networking event, aimed at fostering cross-border partnerships ...Published: 13 hrs ago | 117 | by Staff reporter
UN calls on Zimbabwe to curb illicit financial flows
The United Nations resident and humanitarian coordinator in Zimbabwe, Edward Kallon, has urged the government to take urgent measures to curb illicit financial flows (IFFs), warning that billions of d...Published: 14 hrs ago | 176 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe prioritises debt clearance
Resolving Zimbabwe's crippling debt overhang has been elevated to a top national priority, with the Government declaring that the success of the arrears clearance and debt resolution process is essent...Published: 12 Aug 2025 at 19:35hrs | 123 | by Staff reporter
Africa's broken IP system threatens innovation, growth
Africa is losing billions of dollars each year due to weak and fragmented intellectual property (IP) protection systems, undermining innovation, entrepreneurship, and economic development across the c...Published: 12 Aug 2025 at 19:33hrs | 68 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa calls for unity to build modern Zimbabwe
President Emmerson Mnangagwa has called on all Zimbabweans to unite in building a modern and industrialised nation. Speaking at the National Heroes Acre during the 45th Heroes Day celebrations, the Pr...Published: 12 Aug 2025 at 09:23hrs | 190 | by Staff reporter
ZCC blames Zimbabwe govt for road carnage
The Zimbabwe Council of Churches (ZCC) has urged the government to take responsibility for the recent surge in road traffic accidents, pointing to the failure to resuscitate a reliable public transpor...Published: 11 Aug 2025 at 08:57hrs | 329 | by Staff reporter
BCC blitz uncovers 800 illegal shops in Bulawayo CBD
A recent crackdown by the Bulawayo City Council (BCC) on lettable unit shops in the city's Central Business District (CBD) has revealed that about 800 out of more than 1 300 premises are operating wit...Published: 11 Aug 2025 at 08:40hrs | 208 | by Staff reporter
Chahwanda Stadium to redefine Zimbabwe's football infrastructure
Rising on the outskirts of the small mining town of Kwekwe, the under-construction Chahwanda Stadium is poised to become Zimbabwe's most ambitious football facility yet - an architectural first that c...Published: 10 Aug 2025 at 19:26hrs | 561 | 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 rel...Published: 10 Aug 2025 at 12:06hrs | 144 | by Staff reporter
ACZ route development initiatives bearing fruit
The inaugural flight took off from Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo International Airport and landed in Victoria Falls aboard an Embraer ERJ aircraft, officially opening a direct air link between Zimbabwe's indus...Published: 10 Aug 2025 at 10:55hrs | 127 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe needs US$10 billion to fix power crisis
Zimbabwe will require up to US$10 billion in energy sector investment over the next decade to meet rising electricity demand and address chronic power shortages, according to a new report by Veritas, ...Published: 10 Aug 2025 at 10:15hrs | 124 | by Staff reporter
Gates launches plan to reduce population growth in Africa
The Gates Foundation is set to introduce a contraceptive in Kenya and other African countries, a hormonal intrauterine device (IUD) capable of preventing pregnancy for up to eight years.This m...Published: 08 Aug 2025 at 16:10hrs | 448 | 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 bor...Published: 08 Aug 2025 at 08:59hrs | 158 | 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 c...Published: 08 Aug 2025 at 08:56hrs | 189 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe banking sector profits drop
Zimbabwe's banking sector has reported a steep drop in earnings for the first half of 2025, with aggregate profits plunging to ZiG5,0 billion (US$184,07 million) from ZiG10,4 billion (US$760,37 millio...Published: 08 Aug 2025 at 08:30hrs | 135 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe govt urged to act on speculative pricing
The Consumer Council of Zimbabwe (CCZ) has urged enhanced cooperation between the Ministry of Finance, the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ), and consumer rights bodies to tackle rampant speculative pric...Published: 06 Aug 2025 at 08:53hrs | 66 | by Staff reporter
Dairy farmers cry foul over low milk prices
Dairy farmers in Bubi district are struggling to stay afloat as they face a worsening mismatch between the prices offered by milk processors and the rising costs of production, particularly for supple...Published: 03 Aug 2025 at 18:54hrs | 226 | by Staff reporter
Why most Zimbabweans still can't afford to fly
For most Zimbabweans, boarding a plane remains an unaffordable dream - a privilege reserved for government officials, foreign visitors, and the wealthy elite. Despite Zimbabwe boasting key urban centr...Published: 03 Aug 2025 at 17:56hrs | 667 | by Satff reporter
Custodial sentences, demerit system for Zimbabwe reckless drivers
Drivers responsible for fatal accidents could soon face custodial sentences, while serial traffic violators may have their licenses suspended or revoked under new, more stringent measures being consid...Published: 03 Aug 2025 at 09:57hrs | 194 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwean birth control pills smuggled into South Africa
A growing syndicate involving hospital staff, informal cross-border transporters, and backyard traders is siphoning government-issued birth control pills from Zimbabwe's public health facilities and s...Published: 02 Aug 2025 at 10:15hrs | 138 | by Staff reporter
Mthuli Ncube admits economy chaos
The government has admitted that companies in Zimbabwe often make more money operating outside the law than when complying with regulations, in a rare acknowledgement of a system that punishes honesty...Published: 01 Aug 2025 at 09:12hrs | 630 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe cabinet approves Postal and Telecoms Bill
Cabinet has approved the Postal and Telecommunications Amendment Bill aimed at aligning Zimbabwe's telecommunications framework with current trends and emerging technological developments.Info...Published: 31 Jul 2025 at 12:49hrs | 213 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe smashes tobacco records again
Zimbabwe has reached a historic milestone in its agricultural sector, recording an all-time high tobacco output of 350 million kilogrammes for the 2025 marketing season. This unprecedented achievement...Published: 30 Jul 2025 at 10:08hrs | 263 | by Staff reporter
Call for budget for cancer control in Zimbabwe
Health stakeholders have called on the Zimbabwean government to urgently develop a clear budget and implement a coordinated response to support the newly launched National Cancer Control Plan (NCCP) 2...Published: 28 Jul 2025 at 08:48hrs | 35 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe road traffic accidents jump to 28,159 in 6 months
A deadly collision along Harare's Seke Road on Tuesday has once again spotlighted Zimbabwe's deepening road safety crisis. The horrific crash, which claimed 17 lives-including two pedestrians-has beco...Published: 27 Jul 2025 at 11:21hrs | 243 | by Staff reporter
Blood shortage crisis pushes Zimbabweans into debt
Zimbabwe's promise of free blood transfusions in public hospitals is being severely undermined by a deepening national shortage, forcing desperate patients to turn to private medical facilities where ...Published: 26 Jul 2025 at 15:14hrs | 303 | by Staff reporter
MCAZ issues urgent warning
The Medicines Control Authority of Zimbabwe (MCAZ) has sounded the alarm over the distribution of counterfeit Cloxacillin 250mg capsules, warning that the falsified antibiotics pose a significant thre...Published: 26 Jul 2025 at 11:23hrs | 236 | by Staff reporter
Corruption and poor planning blamed for Zimbabwe housing woes
Zimbabwe is grappling with a worsening urban housing crisis, as a combination of poor planning, corruption, and unaffordable housing compounds an estimated 1.5 million-unit backlog nationwide. Local a...Published: 25 Jul 2025 at 17:55hrs | 200 | by Staff reporter
Top Casino Bonuses to Boost Your Online Gaming Experience
The Rise of Online Casino Gaming in Africa In today's fast-moving digital world, entertainment is increasingly shifting online. One trend growing f...Published: 24 Jul 2025 at 17:25hrs | 38 | by Staff Reporter
Zimbabwe SMEs crushed by annual compliance fees
Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in Zimbabwe are buckling under the weight of steep compliance costs - some as high as US$10,000 annually - raising alarm over a regulatory environment that is drivi...Published: 24 Jul 2025 at 14:34hrs | 128 | by Staff reporter
Afreximbank backs Lake Kariba floating solar project
Businessman Eddie Cross's company, Green Hybrid Power Private Limited, has signed a landmark multimillion-dollar funding agreement that will pave the way for the development of a pioneering floating s...Published: 24 Jul 2025 at 09:28hrs | 248 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe records surge in LPG consumption
Zimbabwe is experiencing a significant surge in Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) consumption, signalling a growing shift among households and small businesses towards cleaner and more affordable energy a...Published: 22 Jul 2025 at 13:03hrs | 172 | by Staff reporter
Land barons continue to wreak havoc in Harare
Harare City Council has raised alarm over the illegal occupation of more than 140 sites across the capital by land barons, with city officials turning to the courts in a bid to halt the unregulated de...Published: 22 Jul 2025 at 09:09hrs | 109 | by Staff reporter
Rev. Dongo, so you'll gladly accept cash from the Devil just to avoid looking for money?
As the saying goes, the love of money is the root of all evil - and it seems some so-called "churches" are finding that temptation far too irresistible.It is astonishing - and frankly heartbre...Published: 19 Jul 2025 at 09:19hrs | 1017 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
BCC approves building plans valued at over US$3m
Bulawayo City Council (BCC) has approved building plans worth over US$3 million for May 2025, reflecting a slight decrease in construction activity compared to the previous month. This is according to...Published: 19 Jul 2025 at 09:08hrs | 170 | by Staff reporter
Over 1,300 Zimbabwean children die of heart diseases each year
At least 1,300 Zimbabwean children die annually from congenital heart diseases due to limited access to life-saving surgeries, recent statistics have revealed.Experts say approximately 4,000 c...Published: 19 Jul 2025 at 09:05hrs | 56 | by Staff reporter
Vendors bemoan exorbitant licensing fees at new Mbare Musika market
The Vendors Initiative for Social and Economic Transformation (Viset) has urged authorities to slash vending licensing fees at the newly-constructed Mbare Musika Market, warning that current costs are...Published: 18 Jul 2025 at 08:34hrs | 601 | by Staff reporter
Govt should fix public health, not meddle in private medical practice
This week, Justice, Legal and Parliamentary Affairs Minister Ziyambi Ziyambi announced that the government will keep a close eye on private medical practices, particularly concerning issues of pricing...Published: 18 Jul 2025 at 08:31hrs | 118 | by Staff reporter
Zimra cracks down on fake tech flooding Zimbabwe's streets
Harare - The Zimbabwe Revenue Authority (Zimra) has launched a sweeping crackdown on counterfeit electronics flooding the country's markets, targeting fake mobile phones, laptops, and accessories that...Published: 17 Jul 2025 at 20:59hrs | 762 | by Staff reporter
Econet expands Kancane Kancane smartphone credit scheme
Econet Wireless Zimbabwe has expanded its popular Kancane Kancane smartphone credit scheme by extending the repayment period from just three months to up to 24 months, with no initial deposit required...Published: 17 Jul 2025 at 20:31hrs | 241 | by Staff reporter
Fastjet launches students fares on Harare-Lusaka route
Award-winning budget airline, Fastjet Zimbabwe, has announced the introduction of discounted student fares on its newly launched Harare to Lusaka route, as part of its ongoing commitment to supporting...Published: 15 Jul 2025 at 08:29hrs | 787 | by Staff reporter
RBZ disburses ZiG350 million to key sectors
The RBZ announced it has disbursed ZiG350 million under its Targeted Finance Facility (TFF) to support key sectors of the economy, primarily manufac...Published: 14 Jul 2025 at 07:54hrs | 224 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe's poor women bear more children than the rich
A landmark report released by the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) has shed light on disparities in fertility rates among Zimbabwean women, revealing that poorer women tend to have significantly...Published: 13 Jul 2025 at 11:26hrs | 62 | by Staff reporter
Sugar stocks exceed national demand
Zimbabwe's leading sugar producers, Hippo Valley Estates and Triangle, have moved to allay fears of shortages and price hikes, assuring the nation that local sugar stocks are more than adequate to mee...Published: 11 Jul 2025 at 08:25hrs | 85 | by Staff reporter
ZNCC urges RBZ to cut policy rate to 20%
The Zimbabwe National Chamber of Commerce (ZNCC) has urged the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) to lower its bank policy rate from the current 35% to 20% in an effort to ease growing credit constraints ...Published: 08 Jul 2025 at 12:12hrs | 214 | by Staff reporter
MCAZ targets WHO Maturity Level 4 certification
Zimbabwe's medicines regulator, the Medicines Control Authority of Zimbabwe (MCAZ), has embarked on an ambitious journey to achieve Maturity Level 4 under the World Health Organization (WHO)'s G...Published: 08 Jul 2025 at 12:11hrs | 96 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwean consumers failing to secure loans from banks
Zimbabwean consumers are facing increasing difficulties in accessing loans from traditional banking institutions due to low wages and the escalating cost of living, according to the IH Zimbabwe Consum...Published: 08 Jul 2025 at 12:10hrs | 201 | by Staff reporter
Mobile internet data usage increases throughout Zimbabwe
Zimbabweans consumed a staggering 97.2 billion megabytes of mobile internet data in the final quarter of 2024, marking a significant surge in digital activity across the country, according to the late...Published: 08 Jul 2025 at 09:45hrs | 290 | by Staff reporter
MP raises alarm over Kwekwe Council's 'exorbitant' rates
Member of Parliament for Mbizo Constituency, Corban Madzivanyika, has raised alarm over what he described as exorbitant municipal rates being charged by Kwekwe City Council, saying the current billing...Published: 07 Jul 2025 at 11:36hrs | 134 | by Staff reporter
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