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SADC to pilot regional tourism univisa in 5 member countries
Zimbabwe, South Africa, Namibia, Mozambique, and Angola have been selected to pilot the new SADC Tourism Univisa, a regional travel permit aimed at simplifying cross-border movement and promoting tour...Published: 49 mins ago | 20 | by Staff reporter
Witness incriminates Ministry of Industry and Commerce officials
The trial of three Ministry of Industry and Commerce officials accused of issuing fraudulent vehicle import licences to over 200 unqualified individuals resumed this week, with damning forensic eviden...Published: 56 mins ago | 17 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa's new land tenure system touted as key to wealth creation
Zimbabwe's new land tenure system is being hailed as a game-changer for economic transformation and wealth creation, with calls for citizens — especially the youth - to seize the opportunities it pr...Published: 1 hr ago | 19 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwean refugee becomes Mayor in the UK
A MUM who came to Reading as a refugee has been made the first Black female Mayor.She came to Reading in the 1990s as a refugee from her native Zimbabwe.In her acceptance speech, Counc...Published: 1 hr ago | 102 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe banks channel US$200m into agric sector
Zimbabwe's banking sector has injected approximately US$200 million to support the ongoing 2024/2025 summer cropping season, underscoring renewed efforts to revitalize agriculture, a sector long regar...Published: 22 May 2025 at 12:08hrs | 214 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe govt moves to break Tongaat Hulett's monopoly
The Zimbabwean government has announced plans to introduce new players into the sugarcane milling industry to break the monopoly held by Tongaat Hulett Zimbabwe, a move aimed at boosting competition, ...Published: 22 May 2025 at 12:07hrs | 859 | by Staff reporter
Treasury launches last-ditch push to stabilise Zimbabwe economy
Zimbabwe's Treasury has embarked on a last-ditch effort to stabilise the country's fragile economy, amid growing fears that policy inconsistency, inflation, and currency volatility could derail indust...Published: 22 May 2025 at 11:33hrs | 508 | by Staff reporter
Mutamabara launches AI book
Renowned Zimbabwean professor of robotics and prolific author, Arthur Mutamabara, is set to launch his latest book this evening at 6pm at the Zimbabwe Institute of Engineers offices in Eastlea, Harare...Published: 22 May 2025 at 11:30hrs | 215 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe excluded from €500 million EU aid package
Zimbabwe has been excluded from a new €500 million aid package from the European Union (EU) to Africa, following the recent enactment of the controversial Private Voluntary Organisation (PVO) Amendm...Published: 22 May 2025 at 11:28hrs | 358 | by Staff reporter
Matebeleland South to host 2026 independence day celebrations
Next year's Independence Day Celebrations and Children's Party will be held in Matebeleland South Province, while Masvingo Province has been earmarked to host the 2027 edition, Information, Publicity ...Published: 22 May 2025 at 09:26hrs | 111 | by Staff reporter
Zacc arrests BCC official over diesel scam
A senior official in the Bulawayo City Council (BCC) Fire and Ambulance Services Department has been arrested by the Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission (Zacc) on 107 counts of fraud, involving the al...Published: 22 May 2025 at 09:19hrs | 272 | 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 | 141 | by Staff Reporter
'Chivayo should be celebrated'
Holy Spirit Ministries pastor Solomon Ndlovu has sparked fierce debate after publicly defending controversial businessman and tenderpreneur Wicknell Chivayo, insisting the flamboyant socialite has com...Published: 21 May 2025 at 19:58hrs | 723 | by Staff reporter
Gweru gets new vehicles
The Gweru City Council has taken delivery of four brand-new vehicles valued at approximately US$165,000, marking a significant step toward improving service delivery in the city.The new fleet ...Published: 21 May 2025 at 19:50hrs | 182 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe, Belarus to set up bus assembly plant
Zimbabwe is set to become a regional hub for bus manufacturing following an agreement with Belarus to establish a bus assembly plant in the country, leveraging locally produced steel from the Dinson I...Published: 21 May 2025 at 14:39hrs | 331 | by Staff reporter
Radisson comes to Zimbabwe
WestProp Holdings has commenced construction of a three-storey Radisson-branded aparthotel in Harare, marking a major step forward in the company's ambitious "billion brick" vision to reshape Zimbabwe...Published: 21 May 2025 at 14:31hrs | 358 | by Staff reporter
Teen star commits to Zimbabwe, snubs England
Zimbabwe has secured the international allegiance of teenage midfield sensation Sean Fusire, who has pledged his future to the Warriors, snubbing England in the process.The 19-year-old Sheffie...Published: 21 May 2025 at 13:38hrs | 324 | by Staff reporter
Limited rejoins CAPS United
Struggling Harare giants CAPS United have turned to familiar faces in a bid to steady their shaky Castle Lager Premier Soccer League campaign, appointing former player Limited Chikafa as the club's ne...Published: 21 May 2025 at 09:16hrs | 303 | by Staff reporter
Man's Honda Fit vanishes from Bulawayo City Centre
What was meant to be a quick stop at a betting shop turned into a nightmare for a 48-year-old man from Pumula South after his silver Honda Fit disappeared from Bulawayo city centre on Saturday evening...Published: 20 May 2025 at 10:03hrs | 376 | by Staff reporter
7 on the run in fraud cases
Seven individuals are currently on the run after being implicated in multiple fraud cases totaling more than US$80,000, including a forged payment for a Zimbabwe Broadcasting Corporation (ZBC) adverti...Published: 20 May 2025 at 10:01hrs | 364 | by Staff reporter
Midlands sets target of 12 000 hectares of wheat
Farmers in Midlands have made impressive progress in the 2025 winter wheat planting season, with over 1,000 hectares already planted and 824 hectares having germinated. This early momentum signals a p...Published: 20 May 2025 at 09:59hrs | 30 | by Staff reporter
Major boost for water purification
In a significant environmental breakthrough, the Government of Zimbabwe has inked water purification agreements with Belarus aimed at addressing the escalating problem of leachate pollution at landfil...Published: 20 May 2025 at 09:58hrs | 79 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe turns to cotton GMOs to reboot sector
Zimbabwe has embarked on a strategic initiative to assess the performance of genetically modified (GM) cotton varieties as part of efforts to revitalise its vital cotton industry - a corne...Published: 20 May 2025 at 09:56hrs | 56 | by Staff reporter
ZPRA veterans align property reclamation drive with Vision 2030 goals
Former Zimbabwe People's Revolutionary Army (ZPRA) combatants have emphasised that reclaiming properties acquired during the liberation struggle is more than just restitution - it is a strategic effor...Published: 20 May 2025 at 09:53hrs | 112 | by Staff reporter
Namibian leader arrives for talks with Mnangagwa
Namibian President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah arrived in Zimbabwe last night ahead of her scheduled meeting with Southern African Development Community (SADC) Chairperson, President Emmerson Mnangagwa, at...Published: 20 May 2025 at 09:53hrs | 239 | by Staff reporter
2 cars stolen in Bulawayo city centre
Two vehicles were stolen in separate incidents in Bulawayo's central business district over the weekend, with one of the thefts occurring after the driver left the engine running to search for change....Published: 20 May 2025 at 09:48hrs | 207 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe set for 300MW coal power plant boost
Zimbabwe's push to strengthen its energy infrastructure has received a significant boost, with independent power producer Huoyuntong Investments (Private) Limited applying to establish a 300-megawatt ...Published: 20 May 2025 at 09:47hrs | 271 | by Staff reporter
Treasury posts ZiG3,46bn surplus in first 4 months
The Treasury has recorded a surplus of ZiG3.46 billion during the first four months of the 2025 fiscal year, driven by disciplined cost containment and punctual debt servicing.While this surpl...Published: 19 May 2025 at 09:27hrs | 205 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe targets 2030 to clear US$21 billion debt
Zimbabwe has set an ambitious 2030 deadline to clear its ballooning US$21 billion public debt, in a bid to create the foundations for a stable mono-currency regime anchored by the Zimbabwe Gold (ZiG) ...Published: 19 May 2025 at 09:21hrs | 125 | by Staff reporter
NMBZ finalises US$70m external credit lines
Zimbabwe Stock Exchange-listed financial services group NMBZ Holdings is on the verge of securing external lines of credit worth over US$70 million, as part of its broader strategy to unlock US$100 mi...Published: 19 May 2025 at 09:19hrs | 84 | by Staff reporter
Cereal imports ban looms in Zimbabwe
The Ministry of Lands, Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Rural Development has recommended a ban on cereal imports in a move aimed at boosting the local grain market and strengthening Zimbabwe's food ...Published: 19 May 2025 at 09:18hrs | 316 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe needs a reset through an NTA to prepare for democratic transition
Zimbabwe is teetering on the brink. We are witnessing a nation sliding further into economic despair, political illegitimacy, and social disintegration. The alarm bells are ringing lou...Published: 18 May 2025 at 17:46hrs | 430 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Woman sued for snatching nurse's hubby
A Harare-based nurse is suing Freda Rebecca mine, Bindura worker Tsitsi Mugova after allegedly snatching her husband.According to summons, Mugova snatched Perufu Muparaganda in April, and he h...Published: 18 May 2025 at 17:12hrs | 1341 | by Paul Ndou
Lyshanda Moyas crowned Miss Universe Zimbabwe 2025
Gweru's Lyshanda Moyas etched her name into the history books on Saturday night after being crowned Miss Universe Zimbabwe 2025 at a glittering ceremony held in the capital.The 26-year-old bea...Published: 18 May 2025 at 12:31hrs | 677 | by Staff reporter
Man arrested in midnight heist near Renkini terminus
A man from Cowdray Park who thought he could outrun the law found himself behind bars after police caught him red-handed with stolen goods in a daring early-morning robbery gone wrong.Thabo Du...Published: 18 May 2025 at 11:54hrs | 911 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe steel sector poised for rebound
Zimbabwe's steel industry is poised for a major revival following the Government's recent introduction of import licensing requirements for specific steel products. Industry stakeholders have welcomed...Published: 18 May 2025 at 11:53hrs | 263 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe focuses on boosting productivity in winter season
Zimbabwe has positioned itself for a strong winter cropping season with an estimated 141,000 hectares available for wheat production following an extensive rehabilitation of irrigation infrastructure....Published: 18 May 2025 at 11:52hrs | 61 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe mining industry to grow by 7% in 2025
Zimbabwe's mining industry is projected to grow by more than 7 percent in 2025, spurred by stellar performances in gold and coal production, according to the Chamber of Mines of Zimbabwe (CoMZ)....Published: 18 May 2025 at 11:48hrs | 258 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe's trade deficit widens by 28%
Zimbabwe's trade deficit ballooned to US$543 million in the first quarter of 2025, marking a 28% increase from the US$424 million recorded during the same period last year, according to the latest fig...Published: 17 May 2025 at 14:01hrs | 105 | by Staff reporter
China donates US$16 million in food aid to Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe received US$16 million in emergency food assistance from China in 2023 to cushion vulnerable communities from the impact of the El Niño-induced drought, Chinese Ambassador Zhou Ding revealed...Published: 17 May 2025 at 14:00hrs | 70 | by Staff reporter
30% surrender requirement sparks export concerns
The Zimbabwean export sector, a vital source of foreign currency and a key pillar of economic stability, is expressing growing concern over the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe's (RBZ) recent increase in the ...Published: 17 May 2025 at 12:05hrs | 140 | by Staff reporter
Hartsfield Rugby Grounds gets major facelift boost
Hartsfield Rugby Grounds, the revered home of Zimbabwean rugby, is undergoing a long-awaited revival as restoration efforts gain momentum—bolstered by a vital donation of field maintenance equipment...Published: 17 May 2025 at 11:59hrs | 52 | by Staff reporter
BCC mulls tougher penalties as litterbugs cause havoc
The Bulawayo City Council (BCC) is considering introducing stiffer penalties to curb rampant illegal waste disposal, as the city grapples with a growing number of illegal dumpsites and a crippled refu...Published: 16 May 2025 at 14:48hrs | 302 | by Staff reporter
ZNCC to hold annual congress in June
The Zimbabwe National Chamber of Commerce (ZNCC) will hold its highly anticipated annual congress from June 25 to 28 in Victoria Falls, aiming to foster inclusive economic growth, improve the bu...Published: 16 May 2025 at 10:29hrs | 72 | by Staff reporter
Raza chooses Zimbabwe over Pakistan
Zimbabwean all-rounder Sikandar Raza has confirmed he will join Zimbabwe's squad for the upcoming historic Test match against England at Trent Bridge, scheduled to start on 22 May, even as the Pakista...Published: 16 May 2025 at 10:03hrs | 109 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe govt abolishes midwifery practice requirement
The Government has scrapped the mandatory two-year post-qualification practice period for registered nurses seeking to enrol in midwifery training programmes, a move set to create more opportunities a...Published: 16 May 2025 at 10:00hrs | 195 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe strengthens private sector role in economic development drive
Zimbabwe is forging ahead with a private sector-led economic model, as the Government and business leaders intensify collaboration aimed at creating a robust and sustainable economy. The move is align...Published: 16 May 2025 at 09:53hrs | 53 | by Staff reporter
FBC blames tight policy for choking transaction volumes
Financial services giant FBC Bank has attributed a sharp decline in transaction volumes to the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe's (RBZ) continued tight monetary policy, which it says has squeezed liquidity an...Published: 16 May 2025 at 09:50hrs | 71 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa offers Lukashenko minerals
President Emmerson Mnangagwa has extended an invitation to Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko to explore Zimbabwe's vast mineral wealth, as part of efforts to revive the country's struggling ec...Published: 16 May 2025 at 09:44hrs | 109 | by Staff reporter
Chivayo extends generous gift to Jah Prayzah's entire band
Contemporary music sensation Jah Prayzah continues to ride the wave of his musical triumphs, and this time, the benefits are being felt across his entire team. Business mogul and music patron Wicknell...Published: 15 May 2025 at 14:43hrs | 776 | by Staff reporter
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