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No to vote-buying in PSL elections
The Premier Soccer League (PSL) will on July 25 elect a new chairman to replace Farai Jere, who stepped down earlier this year to pursue the ZIFA presidency. The upcoming election has been widely prai...Published: 11 hrs ago | 63 | by Staff reporter
Gono exposes former employees
Former Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) governor Gideon Gono has laid bare explosive allegations against his former employees Clark and Beverly Makoni, accusing the couple of fraudulently taking control...Published: 05 Jul 2025 at 14:53hrs | 155 | by Staff reporter
Gono accused of extortion, fabrication
A Harare couple embroiled in a bitter legal dispute with former Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) governor Gideon Gono has accused him of attempting to extort US$50,000 from them by leveraging his allege...Published: 05 Jul 2025 at 10:28hrs | 494 | by Staff reporter
Starafrica feels the pinch of sugar tax
Local sugar producer Starafrica Corporation says it is grappling with weak demand for industrial sugar, with the government-imposed sugar tax on beverages negatively affecting some of its key customer...Published: 04 Jul 2025 at 12:33hrs | 84 | by Staff reporter
Nestle Zimbabwe ramps up CEREVITA production
Nestle Zimbabwe has ramped up production of its iconic breakfast cereal, CEREVITA, following a US$7 million investment aimed at modernising local manufacturing and meeting surging demand both at home ...Published: 03 Jul 2025 at 09:44hrs | 306 | by Staff reporter
32 arrested in police raid on illicit liquor plant in Harare
Thirty-two people, including seven foreign nationals, have been arrested following a police raid on an illegal alcohol manufacturing plant operating under the name Samna Liquor Company in Harare. The ...Published: 02 Jul 2025 at 09:16hrs | 341 | by Staff reporter
Delta beer truck overturns in Zimbabwe, looters descend on scene
A Delta Beverages truck transporting opaque beer overturned early Monday morning along the notorious Christmas Pass, with scenes of chaos unfolding as passersby looted crates of beer from the crash si...Published: 30 Jun 2025 at 18:07hrs | 443 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe's monthly inflation eases to 0.3%
Zimbabwe's month-on-month inflation rate eased to 0.3% in June 2025, shedding 0.6 percentage points from the May figure of 0.9%, according to data released by the Zimbabwe National Statistics Agency (...Published: 30 Jun 2025 at 09:03hrs | 192 | by Staff reporter
Kingdom Blue boss convicted over maintenance wrangle
Flamboyant businessman Brilliant Ncube, the man behind the high-end Kingdom Blue Funeral Services brand, has been convicted of contempt of court after failing to comply with a court order to pay spous...Published: 27 Jun 2025 at 15:01hrs | 191 | by Staff reporter
Bulawayo fake ID syndicate busted
Two men who operated a fake identity card manufacturing scheme from inside a government registry office in Bulawayo have been jailed following a sensational exposé and police crackdown.Brian ...Published: 24 Jun 2025 at 12:37hrs | 630 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe's Health Ministry details use of sugar tax revenue
The Ministry of Health and Child Care has broken its silence on the use of sugar tax revenues, providing an official account of funds received from the Treasury and how they have been allocated toward...Published: 22 Jun 2025 at 09:12hrs | 105 | by Staff reporter
Chivayo dismisses cancer equipment contract claims as fake
Businessman Wicknell Chivayo has denied involvement in a reported US$400 million cancer treatment equipment supply deal with the government, dismissing recently leaked documents as "fake" and politica...Published: 19 Jun 2025 at 13:27hrs | 473 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe names more illicit drinks
The Government has announced a sweeping ban on a range of dangerous alcoholic beverages through Statutory Instrument (S.I.) No. 62 of 2025, invoking the Harmful Liquids Act to combat the growing threa...Published: 13 Jun 2025 at 06:24hrs | 1337 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe bans ethanol-laced alcohol
The Zimbabwean government has officially outlawed the manufacture, sale, and consumption of ethanol-laced alcoholic substances commonly known as "kambwa" or "musombodhiya," as part of its ongoing effo...Published: 09 Jun 2025 at 08:35hrs | 338 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe to slash regulatory fees for beef, dairy and food processing sectors
The Government will soon gazette a revised schedule of regulatory fees for three key agricultural sub-sectors - beef, dairy and food processing - in a move designed to enhance the competitiveness of l...Published: 08 Jun 2025 at 11:55hrs | 131 | by Staff reporter
Delta makes new board appointments
Zimbabwe's leading beverages manufacturer, Delta Corporation Limited, has strengthened its board with the appointment of two new non-executive directors - Mr Cherian Kurien and Professor Engineer Quin...Published: 06 Jun 2025 at 12:18hrs | 812 | by Staff reporter
Nestlé injects US$7 million into Zimbabwe cereal production
Global food and beverage giant Nestlé has announced a US$7 million investment to expand its cereal manufacturing operations in Harare, reinforcing Zimbabwe's strategic role as a regional production h...Published: 29 May 2025 at 17:47hrs | 206 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe's inflation rate shows signs of easing
Zimbabwe's weighted and US dollar monthly inflation rates eased in May 2025, with the weighted inflation dropping by 0.3 percentage points to reach 0 percent, indicating progress towards greater econo...Published: 29 May 2025 at 10:30hrs | 330 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe's weighted inflation rate hits 0% in May
Zimbabwe's monthly weighted average inflation rate fell to 0 percent in May 2025, marking a significant step toward economic stability and price predictability across both local and foreign currency m...Published: 29 May 2025 at 10:12hrs | 119 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe turns to sugar, fast foods, and booze for revenue
Zimbabwe's Treasury is relying heavily on taxes imposed on sugar, fast food, and alcoholic beverages to recoup hundreds of millions of dollars lost following sharp cuts in official development assista...Published: 28 May 2025 at 11:02hrs | 420 | by `
Ex-RBZ chief Gono to testify In fraud case
Former Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe Governor Gideon Gono is set to appear in court on June 13 as a key witness in a fraud case involving a Harare couple, Clark and Beverly Makoni. The couple stands ...Published: 26 May 2025 at 08:33hrs | 748 | by Staff reporter
The Ultimate Guide to Choosing the Right THC Gummies in 2025
THC gummies have been gaining traction over the past few years. Users have been taking advantage of them to help them with a wide range of issues, from insomnia to chronic pain and more. Gummies are a...Published: 21 May 2025 at 20:22hrs | 196 | by Staff Reporter
Woman in court for alleged hospital document forgery to defraud ZB Bank
A 22-year-old woman from Bulawayo has appeared in court facing serious allegations of attempting to defraud ZB Bank using forged hospital documents.Zibusiso Ncube, who resides at Shivi Buildin...Published: 18 May 2025 at 11:46hrs | 256 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabweans set new beer consumption record
Zimbabweans consumed a staggering 2.66 million hectolitres of lager beer in 2024, marking a notable increase from previous years, according to newly released figures from Delta Corporation, the countr...Published: 17 May 2025 at 16:54hrs | 1252 | by Staff reporter
Anti-smuggling blitz bolsters local beverage production
Zimbabwe's aggressive anti-smuggling blitz is beginning to bear fruit, easing pressure on local beverage producers and setting the stage for increased production and market growth, according to Delta ...Published: 17 May 2025 at 14:20hrs | 134 | by Staff reporter
Delta highlights Zimbabwe's economic
Delta Corporation, Zimbabwe's leading brewer and soft drinks manufacturer, has painted a stark picture of the nation's economy, highlighting its persistent fragility despite signs of resilience in con...Published: 16 May 2025 at 15:03hrs | 673 | by Staff reporter
Smuggling takes toll on Zimbabwe economy
A sharp increase in smuggling and unregulated imports is intensifying illicit financial flows (IFFs) in Zimbabwe, severely undermining the country's formal retail sector. Authorities have recently pro...Published: 16 May 2025 at 10:41hrs | 399 | by `
Delta tax burden could soar to US$329m
Beverage giant Delta Corporation Limited risks a staggering US$329 million tax liability for its financial year ended March 31, 2025, if it loses ongoing court appeals against additional tax assessmen...Published: 16 May 2025 at 10:32hrs | 431 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe to get first dollar-listed REIT as property heats up
Zimbabwe is set to get its first dollar-denominated real estate investment trust listing on Friday, as demand for property stocks grows.Eagle REIT is seeking to raise $62 million from the list...Published: 15 May 2025 at 09:58hrs | 776 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe man threatens to kill child, himself over ex-wife's new marriage
A Harare man has sparked outrage and concern after reportedly threatening to kill his child and take his own life in response to his ex-wife's plans to remarry just weeks after their divorce.T...Published: 13 May 2025 at 10:03hrs | 220 | by Staff reporter
Gideon Gono accused of presenting hearsay in court
A Harare couple accused of defrauding former Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) Governor Gideon Gono of ZiG137 million has challenged the credibility of the prosecution's evidence, calling it hearsay and ...Published: 12 May 2025 at 08:45hrs | 1525 | by Staff reporter
Muchenje takes the reins at Schweppes
Schweppes Holdings Africa Limited has announced the appointment of seasoned beverages executive, Mr Stanley Muchenje, as its new Managing Director, effective 1 May 2025.Muchenje takes over fro...Published: 07 May 2025 at 13:25hrs | 297 | by Staff reporter
Zesa expects normal service at Hwange on Friday
ZESA Holdings has announced that normal electricity supplies from Hwange Power Station are expected to resume by Friday, May 9, following an emergency outage caused by tube leaks that crippled all uni...Published: 07 May 2025 at 09:36hrs | 241 | by Staff reporter
Schweppes Managing Director retires after 20 years
Beverage manufacturer Schweppes Zimbabwe has announced the retirement of its long-serving Managing Director, Charles Nkululeko Msipa, bringing to an end a distinguished 20-year career with the company...Published: 01 May 2025 at 19:11hrs | 1084 | by Staff reporter
Gwanda unveils investment incentives
The Municipality of Gwanda has launched a comprehensive set of strategic economic incentives aimed at unlocking investment and accelerating growth in key sectors such as agro-processing, mineral proce...Published: 28 Apr 2025 at 12:26hrs | 68 | by Staff reporter
Why the Prince Edward School Rugby Festival Must Be Saved
Appeal to all Rugby lovers, The cancellation of the 2025 edition of the Mwana Group (Prince Edwards School) Rugby Festival formerly known as the Cottco Schools Rugby Festival has struck a heav...Published: 22 Apr 2025 at 22:15hrs | 371 | by Jacob Kudzayi Mutisi
Zimbabwe manufacturing sector faces challenges
Industry and Commerce Minister Nqobizitha Ndlovu has called for urgent action to address the challenges stifling the competitiveness of Zimbabwe's manufacturing sector, after new findings revealed tha...Published: 16 Apr 2025 at 23:23hrs | 117 | by Staff reporter
Zimra blitz disrupts Bulawayo traders
Scores of traders operating within Bulawayo's city centre were left reeling last week after the Zimbabwe Revenue Authority (Zimra) implemented a series of business closures, as part of a wider nationa...Published: 15 Apr 2025 at 08:42hrs | 1994 | by Staff reporter
Ingwebu Breweries expands market reach with new cream-ta taa product
Ingwebu Breweries, a commercial arm of the Bulawayo City Council, is set to expand the market coverage of its new innovative beer product, Cream-ta taa, in a move aimed at strengthening its competitiv...Published: 10 Apr 2025 at 09:06hrs | 129 | by Staff reporter
Buy Zimbabwe completes nationwide research on consumer preferences
The nationwide Buy Zimbabwe research on consumer preferences for both emerging and established products has been successfully concluded, with researchers now processing the collected data. The study, ...Published: 02 Apr 2025 at 18:45hrs | 213 | by Staff reporter
Dairibord to start toll production in SA
Dairibord Holdings is set to expand its operations in the region to drive export growth, with South Africa as the immediate destination for a planned toll manufacturing project. The initiative is expe...Published: 02 Apr 2025 at 08:48hrs | 132 | by Staff reporter
Elderly Bulawayo couple sentenced for exploiting bank glitch
An elderly couple from Bulawayo, who took advantage of a technical glitch at Stanbic Bank Zimbabwe to embezzle over US$30,000, has been sentenced to seven years in prison.Frank Sibanda and his...Published: 27 Mar 2025 at 06:06hrs | 711 | by Staff reporter
Delta warns public about recruitment scams
Delta Corporation Limited has issued a warning to the public regarding a rise in recruitment scams involving fraudulent job advertisements.In a statement, the beverages giant expressed concern...Published: 24 Mar 2025 at 06:14hrs | 620 | by Staff reporter
India charms Zim SMEs, collaboration bears fruits
Representatives from Zimbabwe Chamber of Small to Medium-Sized Enterprises (SMEs) delegation currently attending the 11th edition of Saurashtra Vepar Udyog Mahamandal (SUVM) international trade show h...Published: 13 Mar 2025 at 16:10hrs | 205 | by Gideon Madzikatidze/Simbarashe Sithole
Zimbabwe inflation in major downtrend
Zimbabwe's inflation rate experienced a notable downturn in February, decreasing by 10 percentage points to 0.5 percent, signaling progress toward long-term economic stability and price predictability...Published: 27 Feb 2025 at 11:02hrs | 227 | by Staff reporter
Mwenezi Mapfura/Marula-processor drives rural industrialisation, economy forward
Through current capacity utilisation, the Mwenezi Mapfura/Marula processing plant in Rutenga (Masvingo Province) has recorded an export and product demand surge in regional and international trade, wi...Published: 26 Feb 2025 at 19:26hrs | 644 | by Gideon Madzikatidze/Simbarashe Sithole recently in Rutenga
Headmaster in court over forgery allegations
The headmaster of Sojini Secondary School in Mbembesi, Matabeleland North, Themba Nyoni, appeared in court on Thursday facing charges of forging documents to withdraw US$1,220 from school funds....Published: 22 Feb 2025 at 09:23hrs | 496 | by Staff reporter
Bank manager grilled in Gono fraud case
The trial of a Harare couple accused of fraudulently altering the directorship of Valley Lodges, a property linked to former Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) Governor Gideon Gono, continued on Friday, w...Published: 16 Feb 2025 at 07:47hrs | 847 | by Staff reporter
BCC resolves to permanently close 5th Ave market
Bulawayo City Council has resolved to permanently close the 5th Avenue vegetable trading market, citing the need to enhance urban planning, improve safety, and support sustainable business growth. The...Published: 09 Feb 2025 at 11:24hrs | 2388 | by Staff reporter
Legal battle over Gono linked company continues in Harare court
A Harare couple, Aisha and Clark Clever Makoni, is embroiled in a legal dispute over allegations of fraudulently altering the directorship of Valley Lodges, a company reportedly linked to former Reser...Published: 04 Feb 2025 at 16:47hrs | 129 | by Staff reporter
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