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Inflation slowdown boosts confidence in ZiG stability
Zimbabwe recorded a marked slowdown in price growth in August, strengthening government claims that currency reforms are beginning to stabilise the economy, despite year-on-year inflation remaining hi...Published: 28 Aug 2025 at 06:54hrs | 242 | by Staff reporter
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If you're just running your blog for fun, cool, keep at it. If you're actually trying to stack some cash on the side, then you're sitting on a goldmine and you might not even know it yet. Have you hea...Published: 20 Aug 2025 at 20:42hrs | 85 | by Staff Reporter
MPs raise alarm over fake news threat
Members of Parliament have sounded the alarm over the growing threat of fake news, warning that the rapid spread of misinformation is undermining public policy, distorting democratic processes, and fu...Published: 09 Aug 2025 at 09:49hrs | 248 | by Staff reporter
Gold Backed Currency vs Dollarisation: Lessons from Zimbabwe's New ZiG
Since April 2024, Zimbabwe has started a new monetary policy by introducing a gold-backed currency known as the Zimbabwe Gold (ZiG), to get rid of its reliance on the U.S. dollar. In t...Published: 03 Aug 2025 at 23:27hrs | 464 | by Staff Reporter
Smuggled Zambian tobacco seeds raise alarm in Zimbabwe
Tobacco industry stakeholders in Zimbabwe have sounded the alarm over a surge in cheap, low-quality tobacco seeds allegedly smuggled from Zambia, warning that the influx threatens to erode the country...Published: 31 Jul 2025 at 08:18hrs | 130 | by Staff reporter
Armed robbery spree grips Bulawayo
A chilling wave of armed robberies has shaken Zimbabwe's second-largest city, with four shops - including three Sai Mart outlets and one Hamara store - hit in a string of co-ordinated attacks that hav...Published: 27 Jul 2025 at 21:00hrs | 979 | by Staff reporter
Armed robbers hit 3 Sai Mart Shops in Bulawayo
In a brazen and coordinated operation, a gang of armed robbers hit three Sai Mart retail outlets in Bulawayo on Saturday morning, escaping with over US$4,000 in cash. The suspects were reportedly movi...Published: 26 Jul 2025 at 15:11hrs | 512 | 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
Is this health justice or state overreach?
In the swiftly evolving drama of Zimbabwean healthcare, a new bill in Parliament has stirred both hope and alarm. The Medical Services Amendment Bill, championed by Justice and Parliamentary Affairs M...Published: 19 Jul 2025 at 09:10hrs | 1332 | by Kumbirai Thierry Nhamo
Zimbabwe introduces livestock tracking device
The Government has unveiled the KoBoCollect Stock Card, a new hybrid system designed to enhance the management of livestock data across Zimbabwe by combining a physical card with a digital tracking pl...Published: 24 Jun 2025 at 09:01hrs | 73 | 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 | 204 | 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 | 64 | 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 | 87 | by Staff reporter
Winter wheat production takes off in Matabeleland South
Matebeleland South Province is ramping up preparations for the 2025 winter wheat season, with land preparation currently underway and a target of cultivating 2,300 hectares - a modest increase fro...Published: 11 May 2025 at 12:36hrs | 84 | by Staff reporter
VFEX sees massive jump in Q1 turnover
The Victoria Falls Stock Exchange (VFEX) recorded a significant jump in trading activity during the first quarter of 2025, with market turnover reaching US$58.5 million — a 383 percent increase from...Published: 28 Apr 2025 at 12:09hrs | 23 | by Staff reporter
What triggered the call for the failed 31 March 'uprising' in Zimbabwe?
The old-age wisdom that facts are stubborn came alive last week after social media platforms and sections of the mainstream media went into a frenzy with sensational claims that the Parliament of Zimb...Published: 15 Apr 2025 at 18:22hrs | 2797 | by Jonathan Moyo
Hoarding cash undermines Zimbabwe economy
Stashing cash in safe deposit boxes, a practice often used to secure valuables, is adversely affecting the smooth functioning of the economy by diverting funds away from productive sectors, according ...Published: 13 Apr 2025 at 09:38hrs | 176 | by Staff reporter
Critical evaluation of the South Africa's 2025 Budget effect on the property market
The 2025 Budget presents a multifaceted impact on South Africa's property market, balancing fiscal stability, infrastructure development, and housing affordability with rising taxation, debt-servicing...Published: 14 Mar 2025 at 06:43hrs | 80 | by Dr Bekithemba Mpofu
The Great Republic of Zimbabwe: A legacy unbroken, a future unyielding, a fight unending
In the annals of history, few nations have borne the weight of oppression and risen with the indomitable spirit of the Great Republic of Zimbabwe. Today, as we stand at the crossroads of our destiny, ...Published: 26 Feb 2025 at 21:59hrs | 247 | by Maxwell Haitengeswinyika Teedzai
Traffic chaos as Honda Fit runs out of fuel on Victoria Falls bridge
The Victoria Falls Bridge was brought to a standstill this afternoon when a motorist abandoned his newly imported Honda Fit in the middle of the bridge after it ran out of fuel. The incident occurred ...Published: 13 Dec 2024 at 14:33hrs | 3952 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe losing billions in inflated infrastructure project costs
Zimbabwe may be losing billions of dollars in inflated costs for its massive infrastructure projects due to the absence of advanced software for accurate project pricing, according to a local industry...Published: 06 Dec 2024 at 18:11hrs | 1235 | by Staff reporter
Diesel ban in South Africa still coming
South Africa's transition to cleaner diesel fuels remains on the horizon, with plans to ban the sale of diesel containing more than 10 parts per million (ppm) of sulfur by 2027 still in motion....Published: 06 Dec 2024 at 11:16hrs | 924 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe govt to approve land transfers under new tenure system
The Zimbabwean Government is in the process of crafting a new land tenure system aimed at enhancing the bankability and ownership rights of agricultural land, while ensuring local control over this vi...Published: 01 Dec 2024 at 12:17hrs | 644 | by Staff reporter
Grid Africa secures R50 million Equity Investment from Rifuwo
Grid Africa has announced a major milestone with the successful acquisition of a R50 million equity investment from Rifuwo Energy Partners. This funding will significantly boost the company's efforts ...Published: 16 Oct 2024 at 15:42hrs | 239 | by Staff reporter
Google invites Black founders in SA to apply for startup funding
Google has officially opened applications for the Google for Startups Accelerator Africa: Black Founders program, specifically targeting Black-owned startups in South Africa. The program is designed t...Published: 02 Oct 2024 at 13:19hrs | 309 | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF, opposition and the road to 2028
Zanu-PF's internal power dynamics regarding President Emmerson Mnangagwa's tenure beyond the constitutionally mandated two terms ending in 2028 and the state of the currently fractured opposition....Published: 29 Sep 2024 at 11:32hrs | 245 | by Zimbabwe Democracy Institute
Decoloniality - a necessity in Zimbabwean Universities
Colonialism in Africa is not over, rather it is all over. One of the things that has given colonialism this staying power is the education system in Africa that largely mirrors the virtues of imperial...Published: 17 Aug 2024 at 12:54hrs | 345 | by Dr Aribino Nicholas
Zanu-PF has betrayed Zimbabwe war heroes
Zimbabwe's opposition parties claim that the sacrifices of the country's heroes have been betrayed by those in power, who have shown brutality, violated human rights, engaged in rampant corruption wit...Published: 13 Aug 2024 at 17:14hrs | 298 | by Staff reporter
Non-State actors workshop on the cards
SADC, in collaboration with Non-State Actors (NSAs) and with the support of the European Union (EU), will hold a two-day capacity-building workshop in the country starting next week. The focus...Published: 09 Aug 2024 at 07:32hrs | 25 | by Staff reporter
Entertainment Trends in 2024: A Transformative Year
The entertainment landscape in 2024 has undergone significant innovation and transformation. As technology advances and audience preferences shift, several key trends are defining the present and futu...Published: 25 Jul 2024 at 11:48hrs | 153 | by Staff Reporter
Zimbabweans cross Zambia border for cheaper healthcare, medicines
At 5pm at the Victoria Falls border post, Margaret Tshuma - who has a 24-hour day pass to be in Zambia - is in a rush to return home to Zimbabwe before dusk.This is not the first time Tshuma, ...Published: 12 Jul 2024 at 07:26hrs | 33 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe diaspora remittances up 18%
The Zimbabwean government's engagement with its diaspora community has resulted in an 18% increase in remittances in the first quarter of the year compared to the same period last year. This achieveme...Published: 08 Jul 2024 at 10:41hrs | 4 | by Staff reporter
Policeman loses US$5 700 to Be Forward agent
A BE FORWARD agent based in Harare, Forget Mguza, has been taken to court for allegedly defrauding a police officer of US$5,700 under the pretense of helping him import a car. The incident occ...Published: 02 Jul 2024 at 10:35hrs | 111 | by Staff reporter
Matebeleland South leadership targets diaspora investors
The Zimbabwean government is gearing up for the Diaspora Investment Conference scheduled for July 4 to 6 in Beitbridge, with a focus on encouraging Zimbabweans abroad to invest in Matebeleland South p...Published: 19 Jun 2024 at 07:38hrs | 6 | by Staff reporter
Charting the optimal path for Zimbabwe's development REITs
This discourse delves into three principal governance models: the trustee-fund manager model, the board of directors approach, and the trustee-advisory board model.In the intricate landscape o...Published: 09 Jun 2024 at 09:13hrs | 3 | by Bekithemba Mpofu
Matinyarare's 'Innscor has destroyed the taste of Zim food' comments cause consternation
If Zimbabwe Stock Exchange (ZSE)-listed food giant Innscor was hoping to avoid press scrutiny, it could hardly have chosen a more self-destructive path than seeking a gag order against journalist Rute...Published: 04 Mar 2024 at 21:20hrs | 6 | by Staff reporter
Zinara to roll out expensive e-tolling system
THE Zimbabwe National Road Administration (Zinara) will begin rolling out e-tolling before the end of the year to improve efficiency, motorists' convenience and reduce operational costs.E-toll...Published: 29 Feb 2024 at 04:59hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe govt's proposed new currency reforms doomed
THE recently proposed currency changes, intended to underpin the Zimbabwe dollar with assets, will come to nought, given that country lacks sufficient reserves to support the local unit, an independen...Published: 25 Feb 2024 at 09:27hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter
Woman loses vehicle rebate case
A RETURNING citizen has lost a High Court case against the Zimbabwe Revenue Authority (Zimra) after she sued the authority for refusing to clear her Honda Fit vehicle using a duty-free rebate....Published: 19 Feb 2024 at 04:54hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Japan targets rice production in Zimbabwe
Almost all rice in Zimbabwe is imported, the one grain where local production is trivial, but that could be changing with new varieties and now Japan will be sending experts to Zimbabwe for the joint ...Published: 15 Feb 2024 at 10:02hrs | 11 | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF Land barons share the loot with ZRP officials to evade arrest
In a clear sign of disregarding the law, evading arrest and extending influence, land barons from the ruling party, Zanu-PF have illegally resorted to both share the loot and parcel out land earmarked...Published: 07 Jan 2024 at 13:44hrs | 21 | by Paul Ndou
Headmasters confront govt over Zimdollar salaries
HEADMASTERS from government schools across Zimbabwe have put their employer on notice to press for United States dollar salaries starting from the forthcoming term.School heads and teachers ar...Published: 03 Jan 2024 at 05:30hrs | 13 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe govt pushes seed producers into a serious crisis
The government received seed valued at over US$62 million from seed companies without making the corresponding payments, plunging producers into crisis during an already challenging drought-hit season...Published: 27 Dec 2023 at 11:31hrs | 13 | by Staff reporter
Suspected taxi driver killer hands self to police
A man who is suspected to have been involved in the killing of a taxi driver in Zvishavane has handed himself to police.Maphios Mativenga of Birthday suburb in Zvishavane surrendered himself t...Published: 06 Dec 2023 at 17:32hrs | 10 | by Staff reporter
Ariel Sibanda is the goalkeeper of the year
UTILITY man Qadr Amini was last night in a state of delirium as he was accompanied by his two wives to receive the Soccer Star of the Year crown.This follows a stellar season in which he capta...Published: 02 Dec 2023 at 05:39hrs | 28 | by Staff reporter
Army fights back Mnangagwa
WHEN Zimbabwean President Emmerson Mnangagwa immobilised the military from running elections as they illegally had done mainly since 2000 at the height of militarisation of politics in fear of bhora m...Published: 23 Oct 2023 at 10:54hrs | 43 | by Staff reporter
SADC convenes extraordinary summit on Zimbabwe over elections
THE Southern African Development (Sadc) will hold an extraordinary summit of heads of state and government on Zimbabwe on Wednesday under the auspices of its current chairperson, Angolan President JoÃ...Published: 23 Oct 2023 at 10:53hrs | 31 | by Staff reporter
Youth innovation hub opens in Bulawayo
BULAWAYO Vendors and Traders Association (BVTA) has opened a youth innovation hub which seeks to equip young people with skills to support and nurture their ideas.Under the safe and inclusive ...Published: 11 Sep 2023 at 06:29hrs | | by Staff reporter
Sadc observer report a run away 'gun'
THE choice of words by the Sadc observer mission bordered on incitement, propelling a legitimacy crisis with the potential to harm the country. The report was by any standard a threat to human and nat...Published: 28 Aug 2023 at 06:53hrs | 2 | by Dr Matthew Mare
Mnangagwa urges lawyers to preach gospel of peace
PRESIDENT Mnangagwa yesterday urged the legal fraternity to join the national crusade of preaching the gospel of peace and unity as the nation moves towards the August 23 harmonised elections....Published: 22 Jun 2023 at 06:35hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter
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