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Bulawayo cracks down on informal trading
The City of Bulawayo (BCC) has announced a swift and decisive crackdown on micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) and other traders operating in undesignated areas within the city centre....Published: 23 hrs ago | 1011 | 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 | 3732 | by Staff reporter
New high-quality ZiG banknotes on the way
The Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) is set to introduce a new series of improved Zimbabwe Gold (ZiG) banknotes in denominations of ZiG10, ZiG20, ZiG50, ZiG100, and ZiG200, Governor John Mushayavanhu ha...Published: 03 Jun 2025 at 11:53hrs | 674 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe assumes ILO Conference presidency
Zimbabwe has marked a significant milestone on the global stage by assuming the presidency of the 113th Session of the International Labour Conference (ILC) currently underway in Geneva, Switzerland....Published: 03 Jun 2025 at 10:17hrs | 155 | by Staff reporter
Nurses clash with Parirenyatwa over US$150 graduation fee
A storm is brewing at Parirenyatwa Group of Hospitals as graduate nurses demand clarity and flexibility over a mandatory US$150 graduation and administration fee - insisting that being forced to pay i...Published: 03 Jun 2025 at 09:25hrs | 351 | by Staff reporter
SA Police seize R8 million worth of dagga bound for Zimbabwe
A 27-year-old man was arrested by the South African Police Services (SAPS) on Friday last week after being caught transporting nearly one tonne of dagga worth an estimated R8 million. The consignment,...Published: 02 Jun 2025 at 09:05hrs | 338 | by Staff reporter
9,000 Harare tenants face eviction
Approximately 9,000 residents renting accommodation from the Harare City Council (HCC) are at risk of eviction due to failure to pay rentals, city officials have confirmed.The revelation came ...Published: 02 Jun 2025 at 08:59hrs | 263 | by Staff reporter
IMF team set to arrive in Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe is poised to take a crucial step towards restoring its economic credibility and unlocking foreign investment, with an International Monetary Fund (IMF) delegation expected this week to finali...Published: 01 Jun 2025 at 14:25hrs | 188 | by Staff reporter
Bus rank chaos and reckless competition plague Zimbabwe's public transport sector
A disturbing video recently surfaced showing two buses dangerously tailgating and jostling for a loading bay at a terminus, rekindling painful memories of the tragic 2023 Rimbi-Zebra Kiss fatal bus cr...Published: 01 Jun 2025 at 14:18hrs | 99 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe gold reserves surge to nearly US$700 million
The reserves backing Zimbabwe's structured currency, Zimbabwe Gold (ZiG), have soared to an impressive US$683 million, more than doubling since the currency's launch in April 2024 and significantly st...Published: 01 Jun 2025 at 14:03hrs | 59 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe to conduct nationwide assessment of illegal settlements
The Zimbabwean government has announced plans to undertake a comprehensive assessment of illegal settlements across the country, with the goal of regularising some areas in alignment with national hou...Published: 31 May 2025 at 14:02hrs | 369 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe govt suppliers plot Treasury showdown at funeral parlour
In an extraordinary show of desperation, Zimbabwean government contractors used the funeral wake of one of their own last Thursday to plot emergency engagements with Treasury officials, warning that u...Published: 30 May 2025 at 12:11hrs | 552 | by Staff reporter
Steward Bank records 18% surge in US dollar deposits
Steward Bank has reported an 18% year-on-year increase in US dollar deposits, along with a boost in profitability, in a development seen as a strong vote of confidence in the bank's evolving strategy ...Published: 30 May 2025 at 12:10hrs | 83 | by Staff reporter
Illegal miners face deportation from South Africa
South Africa has arrested over 400 illegal miners, including Zimbabweans and other foreign nationals, during a large-scale operation targeting illicit artisanal mining activities across the country. T...Published: 30 May 2025 at 09:00hrs | 166 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe to benefit from surge in remittances
Zimbabwe stands to gain significantly from a projected surge in remittance inflows into Africa, with the African Development Bank (AfDB) forecasting that the continent will receive US$100 billion in r...Published: 30 May 2025 at 08:58hrs | 131 | by Staff reporter
Zacc cracks down on rampant land grabs
The Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission (Zacc) has raised alarm over the persistent and unlawful takeover of State and communal land by powerful land barons, despite repeated government warnings again...Published: 30 May 2025 at 08:56hrs | 126 | by Staff reporter
How can MPs protect Zimbabweans from exploitation when they themselves are shielded?
It's a tragedy when those meant to represent you no longer do. The recent enactment of a law compelling Zimbabwean motorists to first purchase a ZBC car radio licence before they are allowed t...Published: 29 May 2025 at 20:29hrs | 316 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Africa set to attract $100 billion in remittance inflows
The African Development Bank (AfDB) has projected that Africa will receive approximately US$100 billion in remittance inflows in 2025, as the continent positions itself to harness the full potential o...Published: 29 May 2025 at 10:20hrs | 26 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe finalising first-ever economic census
Zimbabwe is in the final stages of completing its first-ever economic census, which will for the first time incorporate detailed data on the informal sector, Deputy Minister of Finance, Economic Devel...Published: 28 May 2025 at 11:04hrs | 198 | by Staff reporter
Revenue improves after Beitbridge upgrade
Government revenue at the Beitbridge Border Post has surged significantly following the completion of its modernisation, showcasing a successful example of how public-private partnerships (PPPs) can d...Published: 26 May 2025 at 08:35hrs | 605 | by Staff reporter
Chitungwiza eyes growth with town expansion project
Chitungwiza is gearing up for a major transformation aimed at shedding its longstanding image as merely a dormitory town for Harare and emerging as a self-sustaining, resilient urban centre by the yea...Published: 26 May 2025 at 08:34hrs | 335 | by Staff reporter
Coltart decries lack of arrest powers for Municipal police
Bulawayo Mayor David Coltart has raised concerns over the city's inability to effectively enforce municipal by-laws due to the limited powers of municipal police, particularly their lack of authority ...Published: 24 May 2025 at 11:01hrs | 181 | by Staff reporter
Zimra tax audit blitz alarms Zimbabwe business
The Zimbabwe National Chamber of Commerce (ZNCC) has raised concerns over the Zimbabwe Revenue Authority's (Zimra) intensified audit regime, warning that aggressive tax enforcement is placing undue co...Published: 24 May 2025 at 10:59hrs | 231 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa directs completion of unfinished projects
President Emmerson Mnangagwa has instructed the rapid completion of all unfinished projects across Zimbabwe's 10 provinces to ensure they contribute meaningfully to national development as the country...Published: 22 May 2025 at 10:09hrs | 358 | by Staff reporter
15,00 Zimbabwean teachers dump profession
Zimbabwe's education sector is reeling from a deepening crisis as teacher unions report a mass exodus of educators, with at least 15,000 leaving the profession annually due to low salaries, poor worki...Published: 21 May 2025 at 13:52hrs | 698 | by Staff reporter
Bulawayo open to PPPs in upgrading sporting facilities
The City of Bulawayo has expressed its willingness to embrace Public Private Partnerships (PPPs) in a bid to upgrade its sporting infrastructure, with officials saying such collaborations could enhanc...Published: 21 May 2025 at 08:53hrs | 83 | by Staff reporter
Scottland roped in for Egodini Mall project
Terracotta Trading Private Limited, the contractor behind the long-delayed Egodini Mall redevelopment project, has brought on board Better Brands Construction in a bid to accelerate progress amid moun...Published: 20 May 2025 at 10:09hrs | 914 | by Staff reporter
Devastating fire ravages Magaba in Mbare
A fierce blaze erupted late last night at the bustling Magaba area in Mbare, leaving a trail of destruction and despair among Small and Medium Enterprise (SME) traders who lost equipment, stock, and t...Published: 17 May 2025 at 20:59hrs | 974 | by Staff reporter
Nguwaya taking over waste management in all towns, cities
Geo Pomona Waste Management, the company controversially contracted by the government to manage Harare's refuse, is now expanding operations to all provinces of Zimbabwe - without entering agreements ...Published: 16 May 2025 at 14:07hrs | 555 | 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 `
Fresh Harare demolitions loom
Harare City Council has confirmed that a document currently circulating on social media suggesting impending demolitions of illegal structures is still under internal review and has not yet been adopt...Published: 16 May 2025 at 09:52hrs | 221 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe emerges as hotspot for scalable fintech solutions
Zimbabwe is rapidly positioning itself as a fertile ground for scalable Financial Technology (fintech) innovations, with leading local financial institutions at the forefront of this transformation. B...Published: 15 May 2025 at 09:23hrs | 403 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe steps up domestic HIV/Aids funding drive
The Government of Zimbabwe is intensifying efforts to mobilize domestic resources to sustain HIV and AIDS prevention programs following significant cuts in international funding, Health and Child Care...Published: 15 May 2025 at 09:22hrs | 88 | by Staff reporter
RBZ moves to boost ZiG use
The Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) has launched a bold initiative to boost the circulation of the Zimbabwean currency, ZiG, in a bid to address widespread currency shortages and reduce the country's d...Published: 14 May 2025 at 10:11hrs | 3821 | by Staff reporter
Mbare Musika model to go national
The government has announced plans to replicate the modern Mbare Musika Traders Market model across Zimbabwe's 10 provinces as part of a nationwide initiative to provide safer and more dignified vendi...Published: 14 May 2025 at 08:49hrs | 572 | 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
Gwanda city status push gains momentum
Gwanda's bid to attain city status by 2026 is gathering pace as modern buildings and infrastructure developments begin to redefine the skyline of the Matabeleland South provincial capital.Once...Published: 11 May 2025 at 13:29hrs | 398 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe's beef output rises 5.1% in 2024
Zimbabwe produced 94,600 tonnes of beef in 2024, a 5.1 percent increase from 90,000 tonnes in 2023, driven by drought-induced emergency destocking and a steadily growing national herd, according to th...Published: 11 May 2025 at 12:37hrs | 113 | by Staff reporter
'Bulawayo looking like a growth point'
The Bulawayo City Council (BCC) has raised alarm over the worsening state of urban cleanliness and the sharp rise in illegal street vending, which has begun spreading from the central business distric...Published: 10 May 2025 at 14:20hrs | 7509 | by Staff reporter
Switzerland pledges $200,000 to renovate Bulawayo's Bhaktas market
Switzerland has pledged a US$200,000 donation towards the development of Bhakta's Market in Bulawayo, offering a significant boost to the city's drive to formalise and modernise trading spaces for inf...Published: 10 May 2025 at 14:19hrs | 157 | by Staff reporter
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 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
Families of Zimbabweans trapped in SA mine cry for help
Ten informal miners, the majority believed to be Zimbabwean nationals, have remained trapped underground for over five months in an abandoned gold mine shaft in Krugersdorp, Gauteng, after rising wate...Published: 04 May 2025 at 20:23hrs | 1539 | by Staff reporter
Why community engagement and dialogue are key for Zimbabwe's development
Communities are the backbone of any country.I was recently privileged to moderate the Multi-Stakeholders Dialogue on Bridging Community Solutions and National Policy - organized by the Institu...Published: 03 May 2025 at 11:45hrs | 154 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Foreigners turn Bulawayo sanitary lanes into 'toilets'
The Bulawayo City Council has appealed to residents to refrain from using sanitary lanes and shop alleyways in the central business district as makeshift toilets, warning that such behaviour could tri...Published: 02 May 2025 at 20:16hrs | 1253 | by Staff reporter
Chamisa slams 'working poverty'
Opposition leader Nelson Chamisa has strongly condemned the "slavery-like" conditions faced by Zimbabwean workers, vowing to prioritise worker welfare and restore dignity to the country's labour force...Published: 02 May 2025 at 08:06hrs | 579 | by Staff reporter
Mwonzora slams Mnangagwa third term bid,
MDC leader Douglas Mwonzora has issued a stern warning against attempts to extend President Emmerson Mnangagwa's tenure beyond the constitutionally permitted two terms, saying the move would drain an ...Published: 02 May 2025 at 08:05hrs | 1283 | by Staff reporter
Foreigners tighten grip on Zimbabwe's retail sector
Foreign nationals are increasingly dominating Zimbabwe's retail sector, raising concerns over the flouting of laws that reserve the industry for indigenous Zimbabweans.Despite legal provisions...Published: 29 Apr 2025 at 08:52hrs | 1046 | by Staff reporter
Stay aways won't work in Zimbabwe
At the end of March 2025, Zimbabwe's urban areas were eerily quiet as citizens stayed away from their workplaces, businesses, and other activities in what was expected to be a nationwide protest. Howe...Published: 28 Apr 2025 at 12:43hrs | 6285 | by Staff reporter
Supreme Court dismisses Zesa vandals' lengthy jail term appeal
Two brothers from the Midlands Province have been sentenced to a combined 93 years in prison after being convicted of vandalising ZESA Holdings infrastructure and stealing over 11,000 litres of transf...Published: 25 Apr 2025 at 07:22hrs | 133 | by Staff reporter
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