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IPPs unveil 16 000MW power project in Zimbabwe
Private players are spearheading over 16,000 megawatts (MW) worth of power generation projects across Zimbabwe to help ease the country's worsening electricity shortage, Intensive Energy Users Group (...Published: 2 hrs ago | 37 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe tourism industry bleeds US$40 million in 90 days
Zimbabwe's tourism industry is reeling from a steep downturn after losing nearly US$40 million in potential revenue during the first quarter of 2025, amid a silent but deadly investor exodus and persi...Published: 2 hrs ago | 31 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe: A country where a Ferrari can't travel!
We live in a curious country.In traversing Zimbabwe's diverse and often rugged landscapes, one cannot help but notice the overwhelming presence of Sport Utility Vehicles (SUVs). F...Published: 15 hrs ago | 696 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
'ZWG inflation won't affect consumer purchasing power'
The Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) has downplayed alarm over the country's surging annual ZWG inflation, urging economic players to disregard year-on-year figures and instead focus on more reflective ...Published: 05 Jun 2025 at 10:07hrs | 76 | by Staff reporter
RBZ projects inflation drop by September
The Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) has assured the nation that inflation remains under control, despite seemingly high annual inflation rates, attributing the figures to technical distortions arising ...Published: 04 Jun 2025 at 13:31hrs | 130 | by Staff reporter
OK Zimbabwe shuts down Food Lover's Market outlets
Retail giant OK Zimbabwe has announced the closure of its premium Food Lover's Market outlets in Borrowdale and Avondale, a move that underscores the mounting pressure on Zimbabwe's formal retail sect...Published: 04 Jun 2025 at 09:46hrs | 3805 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe moves to revive pharmaceutical sector
The Government of Zimbabwe has announced a comprehensive set of interventions aimed at revitalising the country's pharmaceutical industry, with a focus on increasing local drug production, reducing im...Published: 04 Jun 2025 at 09:33hrs | 147 | by Staff reporter
ZiG inflation rises to 92%
Zimbabwe's annual inflation measured in the local currency (ZiG) surged to 92.1% in May 2025, up from April's 85.7%, signaling growing challenges for the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) in containing t...Published: 31 May 2025 at 14:04hrs | 1076 | 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 | 200 | 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 | 329 | 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 | 112 | 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 | 887 | by Staff reporter
Lake Chivero water crisis deepens, cancer risk soars
Once a cherished symbol of Zimbabwe's natural heritage and a critical lifeline for the capital's water supply, Lake Chivero is now the epicenter of a deepening public health crisis, with new research ...Published: 22 May 2025 at 11:35hrs | 529 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe telecom companies hike tariffs
Zimbabwe's major telecommunications companies have announced long-anticipated increases in the prices of voice, data, and SMS bundles following regulatory approval by the Postal and Telecommunications...Published: 21 May 2025 at 19:55hrs | 383 | 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 | 287 | 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 | 1245 | 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 | 133 | 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 | 666 | 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 | 395 | by `
Private players to enter Zimbabwe's electricity retail market
Zimbabwe is set to open its electricity sector to private players who will be allowed to generate, transmit, and distribute power directly to households, especially in newly developed suburbs. This st...Published: 16 May 2025 at 09:58hrs | 98 | by Staff reporter
Hwange Power Station output increases as repairs near completion
Zimbabwe's largest coal-fired power plant, the Hwange Thermal Power Station, is steadily recovering operations after a technical fault earlier this month disrupted power production on several units....Published: 15 May 2025 at 14:41hrs | 222 | by Staff reporter
Mthuli Ncube hikes fuel levy
The Government of Zimbabwe has increased the Strategic Fuel Reserve Levy on petrol and diesel as part of a broader effort to safeguard national fuel supplies and price stability amid rising global mar...Published: 14 May 2025 at 08:33hrs | 1226 | by Staff reporter
Edgars Zimbabwe shifts focus to low-end market
Edgars Stores Limited, one of Zimbabwe's leading clothing retailers, has announced a strategic shift toward the low-end market, revealing that 60% of the country's clothing market now falls within the...Published: 13 May 2025 at 10:19hrs | 376 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe pavilion captivates global audience at Expo 2025 Osaka
Zimbabwe's participation at Expo 2025 Osaka is drawing global attention, with its vibrant and innovative pavilion standing out in the Commons B zone, a shared space that features 26 countries from Afr...Published: 13 May 2025 at 10:05hrs | 65 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe Generals are all style and no substance!
As I sit in my library in a far away foreign country, I see clearly what my brothers on the ground in Zimbabwe fail to see.An Ashanti idiom that says chickens are too close to the ground to se...Published: 11 May 2025 at 16:41hrs | 1667 | by Kenneth Mufuka
Zimbabwe retail sector to grow by 5,10% in 2025
The Zimbabwean retail sector is projected to grow by 5.10% in 2025, with its future expansion dependent on how well it navigates the challenges of the operating environment, including the increasing d...Published: 08 May 2025 at 16:08hrs | 180 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe ZWG yearly inflation hits 85%
The Confederation of Zimbabwe Industries (CZI) has raised alarm over the country's ZWG inflationary trends, which it says are not aligning with current market interventions, suggesting that Zimbabwe i...Published: 08 May 2025 at 09:57hrs | 300 | by Staff reporter
Bulawayo leads in sale of contaminated fuel, says ZERA
Bulawayo has been identified as the city with the highest number of garages selling contaminated fuel in Zimbabwe, according to the Zimbabwe Energy Regulatory Authority (ZERA).ZERA CEO Edingto...Published: 08 May 2025 at 09:49hrs | 2232 | 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 | 240 | by Staff reporter
'Zimbabwe has huge export potential in floriculture'
Zimbabwe's national trade development and promotion agency, ZimTrade, has spotlighted floriculture as a profitable and viable agricultural venture, urging farmers to diversify into flower production t...Published: 07 May 2025 at 09:21hrs | 118 | by Staff reporter
Alert over electrical fault in Mercedes-Benz GLE (167)
The Consumer Protection Commission (CPC) of Zimbabwe has issued an urgent public warning regarding a vehicle recall for the Mercedes-Benz GLE (167) model due to significant safety concerns raised by a...Published: 06 May 2025 at 08:51hrs | 549 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe govt's anti-smuggling dragnet nets 472
The Government of Zimbabwe has ramped up its efforts in the ongoing anti-smuggling blitz, resulting in over 200 prosecutions and 269 compliance notices issued as part of a sustained crackdown against ...Published: 06 May 2025 at 08:51hrs | 209 | by Staff reporter
ZESA warns of 'increased load shedding' after Hwange fault
Zimbabweans are facing intensified electricity blackouts after the Zimbabwe Electricity Supply Authority (ZESA) announced a significant drop in power generation due to a fault at the Hwange Power Stat...Published: 05 May 2025 at 13:43hrs | 271 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe introduces rebate for EV Charging systems
In a bid to accelerate the adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) and strengthen sustainable energy infrastructure, the Government of Zimbabwe has introduced a duty rebate on imported equipment used to s...Published: 04 May 2025 at 09:13hrs | 388 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe ramps up power generation to 1 553MW
The Zimbabwe Power Company (ZPC) has significantly increased the nation's electricity output, generating 1,553 megawatts (MW) on May 2, 2025 - up from 1,304MW the previous day - bringing relief to con...Published: 03 May 2025 at 08:34hrs | 801 | by Staff reporter
Restoring African Identity
Africa is a vast and diverse place. It has the ability to feed its own people through effective agricultural practices. Its natural resources are critical to economic development.Efficient res...Published: 30 Apr 2025 at 09:13hrs | 168 | by Leonard Koni
Edgars opens new stores in expansion drive
Edgars Stores Limited has expanded its retail presence with the launch of new Express Stores in Rusape and Harare, marking a significant move to strengthen its position in the low-income consumer mark...Published: 28 Apr 2025 at 12:40hrs | 241 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe introduces rebate on solar equipment for EV charging stations
In a bid to accelerate the adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) and bolster the country's transition to cleaner energy, Zimbabwe has introduced a duty rebate on imported equipment for the establishment...Published: 28 Apr 2025 at 12:34hrs | 180 | by Staff reporter
Trade Fair brings brisk business for vendors, kombis
For small entrepreneurs like Mr Felix Ndlovu and Mr Lovemore Mutatu, the Zimbabwe International Trade Fair (ZITF) is not just an annual event, but a golden opportunity that redefines their year's earn...Published: 28 Apr 2025 at 12:29hrs | 85 | by Staff reporter
Bulawayo woman thrives with hydroponic farm
A young female entrepreneur in Bulawayo is turning heads with her innovative approach to farming, using hydroponic technology to grow lettuce and strawberries at her family home in Waterford suburb. H...Published: 28 Apr 2025 at 12:26hrs | 7179 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe's suspension of tariffs on US goods triggers debate
The recent decision by the Zimbabwean Government to suspend a 35 percent tariff previously levied on goods from the United States has ignited a spirited debate among economic stakeholders, with the Na...Published: 28 Apr 2025 at 12:25hrs | 197 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe courts energy sector investors
Zimbabwe is seeking to attract US private sector investment to rejuvenate its energy sector, with key Government officials outlining an ambitious blueprint for the future during the World Bank's Sprin...Published: 28 Apr 2025 at 12:18hrs | 30 | by Staff reporter
The Smart Investor's Guide to Thriving After a Crash
Warren Buffett's advice that "fear when everyone is greedy and greed when everyone is fearful" remains particularly relevant for investors in today's unpredictable market, especially after a crash. Th...Published: 25 Apr 2025 at 12:21hrs | 127 | by Staff Reporter
Bulawayo firm urged to seize lithium battery opportunities
A Bulawayo-based engineering company, VEET Engineering, has been encouraged to tap into the booming global market for lithium batteries and contribute to Zimbabwe's industrial growth and economic reco...Published: 25 Apr 2025 at 08:22hrs | 351 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe rural industrialisation is underway
It is important that I begin by highlighting the changing face of rural industrialisation in Zimbabwe.My kick-off point is the advent of the Land Reform Programme as of Year 2000.With ...Published: 23 Apr 2025 at 22:44hrs | 555 | by Chris Mutsvangwa
Business ignores Geza noise
Businesses across Zimbabwe remained open yesterday, disregarding calls by controversial war veteran and former Zanu-PF Central Committee member, Blessed Geza, to begin an indefinite nationwide shutdow...Published: 23 Apr 2025 at 08:35hrs | 480 | by Staff reporter
Bed bugs spread across Harare
Residents in several high-density suburbs of Harare are raising alarms over an ongoing bed bug (tsikidzi) infestation that has caused discomfort and growing health concerns.The problem, which ...Published: 22 Apr 2025 at 08:16hrs | 4426 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe power utility warns over 'bush' electricians
The Zimbabwe Electricity Transmission and Distribution Company (ZETDC) has issued a stern warning to the public about the dangers of hiring unqualified electricians to carry out electrical work, follo...Published: 21 Apr 2025 at 09:06hrs | 852 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe govt urged to address Bulawayo de-industrialisation
Former Speaker of Parliament, Lovemore Moyo, has urged the Zimbabwean government to urgently address the ongoing de-industrialisation of Bulawayo, warning that the city's transformation from an indust...Published: 17 Apr 2025 at 09:01hrs | 367 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe lifts exchange rate controls
Zimbabwean businesses have been granted greater flexibility in pricing their goods and services, following the Government's decision to scrap exchange rate controls amid increased currency stability a...Published: 17 Apr 2025 at 07:36hrs | 11467 | by Staff reporter
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