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RBZ's tight monetary policy is stifling demand

The Confederation of Zimbabwe Industries (CZI) has cautioned that while the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe's (RBZ) restrictive Monetary Policy Statement (MPS) has succeeded in stabilising prices and supporting the Zimbabwe Gold (ZiG) currency, i…

Published: 11 Sep 2025 at 10:09hrs | 114 | by Staff reporter

Business leaders demand crisis talks with Mnangagwa

Zimbabwe's business leaders are pressing for an urgent meeting with President Emmerson Mnangagwa, warning that unresolved economic challenges require his direct intervention as ministries and regulators have failed to deliver meaningful pr…

Published: 28 Aug 2025 at 06:55hrs | 1118 | by Staff reporter

Elderly man axed after rejecting sex demand

An 85-year-old caretaker in Kensington sustained serious injuries after being attacked with an axe by a woman who allegedly demanded sex, police confirmed.The incident occurred around 5 PM on August 10 when the woman, known to the victim, …

Published: 13 Aug 2025 at 12:59hrs | | by Staff reporter

Sikhala book launch disruptor served with letter of demand

The Messenger of Court in Masvingo has successfully served a letter of demand for US$150,000 on Zanu-PF activist Esau Mutanho, who recently made headlines after disrupting the launch of opposition politician Job Sikhala's biography at Char…

Published: 22 Jul 2025 at 16:00hrs | | 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 meet domestic demand.In a joint statement …

Published: 11 Jul 2025 at 08:25hrs | | by Staff reporter

Manicaland mining communities demand fair benefits

Mining communities across Manicaland Province have intensified calls for local policies that prioritise their welfare and ensure they derive tangible benefits from the extraction of the region's rich mineral resources.The call was made dur…

Published: 23 Jun 2025 at 11:02hrs | 51 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe Mercantile Exchange reports surge in grain demand

The Zimbabwe Mercantile Exchange (ZMX) has recorded a significant surge in demand for grain commodities during the trading week of June 9 to 13, highlighting a dynamic shift in the country's agricultural markets.According to the latest ZMX…

Published: 17 Jun 2025 at 07:32hrs | 123 | by Staff reporter

Gold sinks as trade talks, easing tensions impact haven demand

Gold fell as its haven status was impacted by signs of progress in trade talks between the US and China, along with some relief to geopolitical tensions.Bullion fell as much as 1,8 percent in early trading in Asia to around US$3 265 an oun…

Published: 13 May 2025 at 09:54hrs | 109 | by Staff reporter

Man breaks into neighbour's house, demands sex

A 30-year-old man from Ndutshwa village in Matabeleland South province has been remanded in custody after being charged with attempted rape following an alleged break-in at the complainant's house.Justine Ndlovu appeared before Plumtree Ma…

Published: 02 Apr 2025 at 08:56hrs | 435 | by Staff reporter

Matabeleland South hard hit by livestock deaths

The El NiÃ±o-induced drought has severely impacted Matabeleland South province, leading to significant cattle deaths and economic losses for local households. A recent report by the 2024 Zimbabwe Livelihoods Assessment Committee (ZimLAC) h…

Published: 09 Oct 2024 at 07:51hrs | | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe teachers suffer setback in salary demands

Teachers in Zimbabwe have faced a significant setback in their quest for improved salaries and working conditions, following the High Court's dismissal of their joint application against the government. The application was brought forth by…

Published: 09 Oct 2024 at 07:48hrs | 1004 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe teachers demand US$1,200 salary

As the global community observes World Teachers Day, teachers in Zimbabwe are intensifying their calls for a salary increment that would raise their monthly earnings to at least US$1,200. Currently, educators receive no more than US$350 pe…

Published: 04 Oct 2024 at 08:51hrs | | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe platinum output to remain stable

Platinum production in Zimbabwe is expected to remain stable this year, with global demand projected to rise by 3% to approximately 226,000 ounces, according to a report released by the World Platinum Council (WPC) yesterday.The WPC's repo…

Published: 11 Sep 2024 at 08:51hrs | | by Staff reporter

'Mentally-ill people also enjoy sex'

HIGH Court judges of appeal have said mentally-ill people also enjoy sex in their own right.The court said it could not be dispelled, where there was no evidence, that the mentally-ill are incompetent to consent and appreciate the nature o…

Published: 09 Aug 2024 at 07:54hrs | | by Staff reporter

Zanu-PF youth make outrageous demands

THE Zanu-PF youth league wants teachers and nurses to undergo indoctrination at the Chitepo School of Ideology in one of the outrageous demands made to President Emmerson Mnangagwa this week.This comes as the youth league has resolved that…

Published: 09 Aug 2024 at 07:53hrs | 682 | by Staff reporter

Mahere says Gappah apology not insincere, demands US$50,000

Lawyer and opposition figure Fadzayi Mahere has revised her claim against author Petina Gappah from US$1 million to US$50,000 in their ongoing court battle. Despite Gappah's recent retraction and apology, Mahere continues the case, allegin…

Published: 06 Jun 2024 at 08:04hrs | 18 | by Staff reporter

US$15,000 bribe demand haunts top officials

The Public Accountants and Auditors Board (PAAB)'s secretary and the acting deputy secretary are at the centre of a corruption scandal involving the registration of a new audit firm.The PAAB is a regulator of the accountancy profession in …

Published: 31 Mar 2024 at 15:22hrs | 14 | by Staff reporter

Zimta struggling to attract new blood

THE outgoing Zimbabwe Teachers Association (Zimta) president says the organisation is struggling to attract new members and is heavily relying on old members.In his remarks during the organisation's just-ended 39th extraordinary conference…

Published: 18 Dec 2023 at 04:56hrs | 23 | by Staff reporter

Zimdollar demand soars

DEMAND for the Zimbabwean dollar continues to soar as more businesses and individuals seek to transact using the local currency, which has regained its lost value for the third consecutive time at the wholesale foreign currency auction to …

Published: 05 Jul 2023 at 07:15hrs | 11 | by Staff reporter

Demand for Zimdollar still high

ZIMBABWE'S central bank says demand for the local currency remains high despite increased use of foreign currency across economic sectors.The country legalised the dual monetary system to tame runaway inflation which had rendered the Zimba…

Published: 17 Mar 2023 at 18:59hrs | | by Staff reporter

Bosso junior product on demand

FOREIGN teams are reportedly following the progress of former Bosso-90 winger Daniel Msendami who has set the Botswana Premiership alight with top class performances for championship-chasing Jwaneng Galaxy.The Highlanders protÃ©gÃ© is maki…

Published: 15 Feb 2023 at 05:01hrs | 11 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe MPs demand overdue allowances

LEGISLATORS are yet to be paid allowances backdating to September last year, despite getting assurance they would be paid during last year's pre-budget seminar, and Treasury having budgeted for them.Norton legislator Temba Mliswa this week…

Published: 12 Feb 2023 at 11:07hrs | 11 | by Staff reporter

Global demand buoys tobacco prices

THE rising global demand for flue-cured tobacco has buoyed the firming of local golden leaf prices this season compared to last year.According to latest figures from a Germany company specialising in market and consumer data, Statista, Zim…

Published: 09 Apr 2022 at 08:30hrs | 27 | by Staff reporter

High demand for data strains Econet

Mobile network operator Econet Wireless Zimbabwe says increased demand for internet and data services has put pressure on its network, as businesses and individuals adopt remote working due to Covid-19 restrictions. As the world battled th…

Published: 18 Aug 2021 at 06:42hrs | 18 | by Staff reporter

MPs demand formalisation of artisanal mining

LEGISLATORS have called for policy reforms that lead to formalisation of artisanal mining and the informal sector to ensure they play a major role in stimulating economic growth and promote a flexible labour market.Since the 1990s, Zimbabw…

Published: 20 May 2021 at 06:45hrs | 22 | by Staff reporter

Missing boy: Captors demand R50 000

NEARLY two months after a 16-year-old boy went missing from Crowborough, the mother is now receiving text messages demanding a ransom of R50 000 from the boy's cellphone number, confirming the senders have his phone. Nigel Kundishora was r…

Published: 23 Jan 2021 at 06:20hrs | 17 | by Staff reporter

Zimdollar demand spikes

THE continued consolidation of the Zimbabwean dollar gains on the official market-driven foreign currency auction platform has created huge demand for the local currency on the back of growing confidence levels as well as price stability. …

Published: 15 Oct 2020 at 06:37hrs | 17 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe doctors make fresh demands

THE Zimbabwe Hospital Doctors' Association (ZHDA) has appealed to the Health Services Board (HSB) for better conditions of service saying inflation has eroded their salaries.In a letter addressed to the HSB, ZHDA Secretary General, Dr Mtha…

Published: 14 May 2019 at 08:20hrs | 16 | by Staff reporter

Jilted man begs mother for sex

A dumped and sex-starved man is reported to have taken his mother's gentle love for him a bit too far, after he allegedly pestered her for sex.He claimed she should fill the sexual gap left by his wife who dumped him following a domestic d…

Published: 08 Mar 2019 at 07:22hrs | 3353 | by Staff reporter

Full fuel audit required to explain demand

The extraordinarily sharp increase in fuel consumption between June and November last year we report on today and the mess witnessed with fuel queues cry out for detailed audits by the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe and Zera, the energy regulato…

Published: 10 Jan 2019 at 07:34hrs | 24 | by Staf reporter

TelOne to launch Africa's first fully converged on-demand entertainment service

TelOne, is set to launch Africa's first fully converged linear on-demand news and entertainment streaming service in partnership with South African on-demand specialist, Discover Digital, the Zim Techreview reported.True to an Innovation c…

Published: 05 Oct 2018 at 15:43hrs | 29 | by Staff reporter

Banking sector demands 60% pay rise

WORKERS in the banking sector are demanding a 60 percent salary increase and have given their employers a two-week ultimatum after which they will go on strike if their demands are not met.In a letter to the Bankers Employers Association o…

Published: 23 May 2018 at 07:49hrs | 18 | by Staff reporter

MDC-T in fresh poll demands

POLITICAL parties participating in this year's general elections might be forced to sign a "peace pledge" in the presence of respected African personalities as a measure to "disinfect" Zimbabwe's poisoned political playfield, NewsDay repor…

Published: 18 May 2018 at 07:24hrs | 1085 | by Staff reporter

Mugabe's cash demand exposes his duplicity

It has become clear now that Mugabe has been indicating right while turning left. In him, Zimbabwe had a first degree whited sepulchre, a cash and land baron. Most of the banks are giving out less than $100 to depositors per week. It's an …

Published: 16 Mar 2018 at 06:11hrs | 185 | by Tafara Shumba

'Sex is demanded everywhere'

She has seen it all but principles have guided her to be what she is today. From city of Kings to the capital city, she has done quite well in the industry. A jack of all trades aptly describes Charlene Mangweni (CM). H-Metro's Latwell Nya…

Published: 09 Jun 2017 at 15:16hrs | | by Latwell Nyangu

Zimbabwe's debt defaulters

Zimbabwe is being hit by a tidal wave of debt - defaulters are on the rise as the ailing economy continues to hit ordinary citizens hard.Many are losing their properties to debt collectors or live in fear of having their homes given to cre…

Published: 12 Sep 2016 at 12:35hrs | 27 | by Boldwill Hungwe

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Mabvuku/Tafara Sports facilities crisis

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Catholic nun makes history

Security guard in brutal knife attack

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Radio boss walks free after slapping charge

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Manager blows company's US$11,800

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Fake healers caught planting objects in businessman's home during ritual scam

South Africa ripe for a coup

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Plot to undermine the Geza Revolution

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