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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 | 466 | by Staff Reporter
Air Zimbabwe pays $1mn to rejoin GDSs
Air Zimbabwe has settled more than US$1 million in outstanding debts to key international service providers, a development that paves the way for its reintegration into global ticketing and code-shari...Published: 04 Jul 2025 at 12:56hrs | 347 | by Staff reporter
Russian pilots flying Zimbabwe's air ambulances
Zimbabwe's much-touted free air ambulance service is currently being operated and maintained by Russian pilots and technicians, due to a shortage of local expertise, Health and Child Care Minister Dou...Published: 24 Jun 2025 at 09:12hrs | 245 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwean MPs call for ban on pit bull terriers
In the wake of a recent fatal attack by Pit Bull Terriers on a Harare resident, members of Zimbabwe's Parliament have called for a ban on the breed, citing growing concerns over public safety....Published: 12 Jun 2025 at 18:57hrs | 111 | by Staff reporter
CCC MP assaults church leader
Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) legislator for Zengeza East, Goodrich Chimbaira (37), and his three brothers—Phillip Chimbaira, Agrippa Shadreck Chimbaira (34), and Jericho Chimbaira (31)—have...Published: 15 Nov 2024 at 08:28hrs | 447 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe's aviation sector soars with 24.8% passenger traffic surge
Zimbabwe's aviation industry is showing strong signs of recovery, with passenger traffic surging by 24.8% in the first half of 2024. The Civil Aviation Authority of Zimbabwe (Caaz) revealed this posit...Published: 05 Oct 2024 at 16:36hrs | 408 | by Staff reporter
Air Zimbabwe turnaround said to be on course
Air Zimbabwe's turnaround programme is making significant strides, with plans to restore and expand regional and domestic routes, according to a senior company official.During a tour of the ai...Published: 10 Sep 2024 at 07:20hrs | 258 | by Staff reporter
Air Zimbabwe reopens training schools
National carrier Air Zimbabwe has reopened its commercial and technical training schools in a bid to strengthen its human resources and increase revenue. The announcement was made by the airli...Published: 09 Sep 2024 at 16:53hrs | 5243 | by Staff reporter
Air Zimbabwe resumes Harare-Joburg flights
Air Zimbabwe resumed flights between Harare and Johannesburg yesterday. Flights will operate every Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday between Harare's Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport an...Published: 30 Jul 2024 at 07:24hrs | 685 | by Staff reporter
Air Zimbabwe to resume direct flights to London
Plans are underway to resume direct flights from Zimbabwe to the United Kingdom, a move aimed at boosting trade and leveraging the country's centrality in the Sadc region, according to Transport and I...Published: 24 Jul 2024 at 09:11hrs | 5424 | by Staff reporter
Prophet Magaya on spending spree
Castle Lager Premier Soccer League side Yadah FC has reinforced their squad with three new foreign players as they strive to avoid relegation. Currently 14th on the league table, just above the relega...Published: 20 Jul 2024 at 11:58hrs | 394 | by Staff reporter
FULL LIST: President Mnangagwa honours best performing public official
In a prestigious ceremony held at the State House in Harare, President Mnangagwa honored the outstanding performance of several key public officials across various sectors. The event, which mark...Published: 08 Mar 2024 at 11:16hrs | 67 | by George Tshuma
Charumbira steps down
National Chiefs' Council president Chief Fortune Charumbira says he is not seeking re-election to the helm of the national traditional chiefs' body at polls that are scheduled for tomorrow.His...Published: 09 Aug 2023 at 08:07hrs | 10 | by Staff reporter
fastjet commits to Zimbabwe, regional connectivity
As the tourism sector improves following a decline between 2020 and 2022 due to the Covid-19 pandemic, airlines are beginning to record meaningful business. With Zimbabwe largely improving the ease of...Published: 07 Aug 2023 at 21:49hrs | 16 | by Staff reporter
Air Zimbabwe clears IATA arrears
Air Zimbabwe is expecting delivery of a new plane at the end of this month, while plans to resuscitate the London route are already underway following the clearance of the International Air Transport ...Published: 10 Mar 2023 at 05:16hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Airzim plans to resuscitate London route
Air Zimbabwe is expecting delivery of a new plane at the end of this month, while plans to resuscitate the London route are already underway following the clearance of the International Air Transport ...Published: 09 Mar 2023 at 23:53hrs | 28 | by Staff Reporter
2 more airlines to ply Zimbabwe route
THE Civil Aviation Authority of Zimbabwe (CAAZ) has granted Foreign Operator Permits (FOP) to Royal Eswatini National Airways Corporation (RENAC) and Zambia Airways to operate passenger and cargo serv...Published: 28 Feb 2023 at 07:37hrs | | by Staff reporter
Temba Mliswa blasts parly ad hoc committee
OUTSPOKEN independent Norton legislator Temba Mliswa this week attacked the composition of the Parliament ad hoc committee analysing the preliminary delimitation exercise report cautioning on possible...Published: 20 Jan 2023 at 22:28hrs | 6 | by Staff reporter
Preliminary Delimitation Report tabled before Parliament
THE Zimbabwe Electoral Commission (ZEC) preliminary delimitation report has been tabled in the National Assembly following its presentation to President Emmerson Mnangagwa electoral body's c...Published: 06 Jan 2023 at 18:09hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe's 24 500km road network to be revamped by 2025
THIS week Zimbabwe Independent (ZI) business reporter, Freeman Makopa caught up with Transport and Infrastructural Development minister Felix Mhona (FM) to discuss updates in the progress of crucial i...Published: 09 Dec 2022 at 17:55hrs | 21 | by Staff reporter
Air Zimbabwe optimistic of IATA re-admission
THE country's national airline, Air Zimbabwe, is optimistic of being re-admitted into the International Air Transport Association (IATA) as Government has cleared 90 percent of its debt to the interna...Published: 13 Nov 2022 at 17:29hrs | 18 | by Staff reporter
Air Zimbabwe seeks suitors for long-haul aircraft
AIR Zimbabwe, the country's State-owned carrier, is courting potential takers to lease out its long-haul aircraft, as part of efforts by the national airline to consolidate its revenue base as it emer...Published: 08 Nov 2022 at 05:02hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe clears 90% of debt to airlines
ZIMBABWE has cleared 90% percent of its obligations to international airlines which amounted to about US$100 million, the International Air Transport Association (IATA) revealed Wednesday.As o...Published: 26 Oct 2022 at 21:01hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Kasukuwere dared to challenge Mnangagwa
The ruling Zanu-PF party has dared exiled former Local Government minister Saviour Kasukuwere to come back home and challenge President Emmerson Mnangagwa in next year's polls.The party's info...Published: 18 Oct 2022 at 06:07hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
The defence forces are a citizens force
Yesterday was an important day, a historic day, one penned in the history of the birth of our nation Zimbabwe by the sacrifices and toil of many men, women and children who paid the ultimate price to ...Published: 10 Aug 2022 at 06:32hrs | 1 | by Nelson Chamisa
Zimbabwe buys new Embraer plane
IN a move expected to boost the fleet of national airliner Air Zimbabwe, Government has bought a new state of the art Embraer ERJ-145 jet that is expected to take to the skies in the next eight weeks....Published: 02 Aug 2022 at 06:44hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Innscor fined US$9m, ordered to divest from Probrands
THE Competition and Tariff Commission (CTC) imposed a fine of US$9,1 million on Innscor Africa Limited (Innscor) for consummating the merger of one of its subsidiaries without the Commission's approva...Published: 26 Jun 2022 at 12:26hrs | 21 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe diasporans in UAE eager to invest back home
President Mnangagwa yesterday engaged Zimbabweans based in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) where he emphasised the need for all citizens to play a part in the socio-economic development of their countr...Published: 14 Mar 2022 at 05:29hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter
Air Zimbabwe ready to rejoin IATA
NATIONAL airline, Air Zimbabwe, expects to rejoin the International Air Transport Association (IATA) within the next three months, which will enhance the company's prospects to expand its internationa...Published: 14 Mar 2022 at 05:28hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Air Zimbabwe ready to rejoin IATA, leases long-haul fleet
NATIONAL airline, Air Zimbabwe, expects to rejoin the International Air Transport Association (IATA) within the next three months, which will enhance the company's prospects to expand international ro...Published: 13 Mar 2022 at 08:05hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Mpilo to conduct free hernia surgeries
MPILO Central Hospital, in partnership with Celebration Health, will this weekend conduct free hernia repair surgeries.A hernia happens when an internal organ pushes through a weak spot in a m...Published: 03 Mar 2022 at 05:44hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
US$13 million tower for JMN airport
THE newly established Airports Company of Zimbabwe (ACZ) is working on constructing a new US$13 million tower at the Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo International Airport in Bulawayo as part of its immediate man...Published: 26 Sep 2021 at 19:37hrs | 11 | by Staff reporter
Air Zimbabwe resumes Harare-Johannesburg route
Air Zimbabwe yesterday resumed Harare-Johannesburg flights in a move expected to boost economic activity in the country.Flights are scheduled for every Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday....Published: 02 Sep 2021 at 19:37hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Airlines debt haunts Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe is among countries that owe international airlines millions of United States dollars from ticket sales, cargo space and other activities.According to the International Air Transport A...Published: 22 Aug 2021 at 08:13hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
US$137m loss sinks run-down Air Zimbabwe
NATIONAL flag carrier, Air Zimbabwe (AirZim), chalked over a US$137 million loss in four successive years which helped sink the airline deep into the abyss under the yoke of corporate malfeasance, inc...Published: 28 May 2021 at 08:00hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
CAPS United ordered to settle 2017 debt in United States dollars
CAPS United must pay a 2017 debt in United States dollars, the High Court has ruled.United accrued the US$10,835 debt after purchasing air tickets for their team. Since then, the club ha...Published: 16 Dec 2020 at 18:37hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa's Zanu-PF purges 3 000 over G40 links
THE ruling Zanu-PF party has reportedly rejected 3 000 CVs from potential candidates for the party's district co-ordinating committee (DCC) elections over their alleged association with the vanquished...Published: 04 Nov 2020 at 06:04hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
SAA awaits approval to repatriate blocked funds from Zimbabwe
The airline's rescue practitioners, Les Matuson and Siviwe Dongwana, have already accepted the mining company's offer to pay South African Airways (SAA) in exchange for access to its funds in Zimbabwe...Published: 23 Oct 2020 at 08:33hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
By-elections TKO and below the belt politics
If the Matabeleland North by-elections held recently were a boxing match, the MDC-Alliance would have been dealt a technical knock-out (TKO).After jabs and uppercuts, then a flurry of combinat...Published: 10 Aug 2019 at 08:50hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
US to support Zimbabwe's trade in baby elephants
US zoos now plan to import baby elephants from Zimbabwe, undeterred by the international furore over their 2016 import of 18 wild elephants from Swaziland.The US Association of Zoos and Aquari...Published: 02 Aug 2019 at 15:43hrs | 18 | by Melissa Reitz
IATA and Zimbabwe working on solution for blocked funds
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) is hopeful that a resolution on blocked airline funds in Zimbabwe will be found soon following a meeting with President Emmerson Mnangagwa recently....Published: 30 Jul 2019 at 17:34hrs | 1 | by Patrick Appleton
5 suitors eye Air Zimbabwe
About five prospective investors have expressed interest in Air Zimbabwe among them the continent's top airline, Ethiopian Airlines.Ethiopian Airlines, is leading the pack with four other suit...Published: 25 Jul 2019 at 12:18hrs | 5 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe grapples with US$85m SAA debt
ZIMBABWE owes South African Airways (SAA) over US$85 million (R1,1 billion) in unrepatriated revenue from ticket sales as the country continues to grapple with biting foreign currency shortages amid g...Published: 19 Jul 2019 at 07:49hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa engages IATA executives
INTERNATIONAL Air Transport Association (IATA) executive members met with President Mnangagwa at his Munhumutapa Offices yesterday to discuss ways of improving the air transport system in the country ...Published: 10 Jul 2019 at 07:36hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter
Africa Day not yet uhuru
Africa emerged from the dark cruel days of colonialism. The inspiration to find itself and shake the shackles of bondage came from the soup of Africa day. Africa day has brought about different vibes....Published: 25 May 2019 at 14:51hrs | | by Dr Masimba Mavaza
Africa lost in Africa day
Africa emerged from the dark cruel days of colonialism. The inspiration to find itself and shake the shackles of bondage came from the soup of Africa day. Africa day has brought about different vibes....Published: 23 May 2019 at 21:47hrs | 5 | by Dr Masimba Mavaza
Govt takes over Air Zimbabwe's $300m debt
The government is expected to finalise the takeover of more than $300 million in debts owed to creditors by struggling national airline, Air Zimbabwe, by June.Transport and Infrastructure Deve...Published: 12 May 2019 at 06:28hrs | | by Staff reporter
Air Zimbabwe to import spares duty free
ONGOING efforts to turnaround the operations of Air Zimbabwe have received further boost following revelations that Government recently extended the dispensation for the national air carrier to import...Published: 28 Apr 2019 at 07:23hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter
Mum flushes baby down the toilet
A Chitungwiza woman has been ordered to perform 420 hours of community service for flushing her newborn baby down the toilet system. Letwin Jeyi (18) was convicted of infanticide by Chitungwiz...Published: 24 Apr 2019 at 07:05hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
'Payments shall be in US dollars'
International Air Transport Association (IATA), a trade association which represents interests of the world's airlines, has issued a directive to local travel agents that all remittances of amounts du...Published: 25 Mar 2019 at 06:51hrs | | by Staff reporter
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