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Zanu-PF warned against donating the party to wealthy elites
A senior government official has cautioned against allowing wealthy individuals to manipulate Zanu-PF structures through their donations, warning that the revolutionary party risks straying from its i...Published: 7 hrs ago | 241 | by Staff reporter
Dr Malusi Gigaba has completed his PhD
Former finance minister Knowledge Malusi Nkanyeni Gigaba has achieved a significant academic milestone by completing his PhD at the University of Johannesburg (UJ), with his graduation confirmed for 2...Published: 04 Jul 2025 at 10:57hrs | 547 | by Staff reporter
AfDB flags Zimbabwe's annual financing gap
Zimbabwe will require more than US$3.7 billion annually to meet its Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by 2030, according to a new economic outlook report released by the African Development Bank (A...Published: 03 Jul 2025 at 09:25hrs | 111 | by Staff reporter
Jonathan Moyo warns against use of money in Zanu-PF
Former Zanu-PF politburo member, cabinet minister, and MP Professor Jonathan Moyo has issued a cautionary statement on the limitations of wealth in politics, saying money may be influential, but it ca...Published: 01 Jul 2025 at 15:04hrs | 4228 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe cannot fund large-scale projects without monetary autonomy
Zimbabwe's economic debate is often framed through the lens of inflation control, exchange rate stability, and the day-to-day functionality of the US dollar in domestic transactions.Yet, benea...Published: 01 Jul 2025 at 12:05hrs | 192 | by Brighton Musonza
Prosecutors arrested in US$500 bribe scandal
Two prosecutors employed by the National Prosecuting Authority of Zimbabwe (NPAZ) have been arrested for allegedly demanding a US$500 bribe from a traditional healer in a shocking abuse-of-office scan...Published: 30 Jun 2025 at 08:59hrs | 662 | by Staff reporter
Lithium rush a crossroads for Zimbabwe's future
Africa, which holds significant estimated shares of the world's total reserves of bauxite (24%), cobalt (49.4%), copper (7%), graphite (21%), lithium (6%), manganese (43%), nickel (4.2%) and rare eart...Published: 24 Jun 2025 at 10:27hrs | 316 | by Sikhululekile Mashingaidze and Stephen Buchanan-Clarke
China philosophy against imposing values
China seeks mutual learning and exchange among civilizations rather than cultural dominance, a Chinese history professor has emphasized during a lecture to Zimbabwean senior journalists. Xie Jun, from...Published: 22 Jun 2025 at 09:14hrs | 66 | by Staff reporter
Edgars turns to mass market and local supply
Edgars Stores Limited has effectively become Zimbabwe's sole listed clothing retailer after Truworths Zimbabwe entered corporate rescue in 2024, following a prolonged period of financial distress and ...Published: 20 Jun 2025 at 17:38hrs | 135 | by Staff reporter
Fresh details on collapsed US$2,5bn CBZ bid emerge
An ambitious plan by CBZ Holdings to create Zimbabwe's largest financial services powerhouse has collapsed after the Competition and Tariff Commission (CTC) imposed a series of restrictive conditions ...Published: 20 Jun 2025 at 17:36hrs | 186 | by Staff reporter
The Real Reason Small Brands Are Winning on Social Media in 2025
I work with brands for a living - large, small, and those still being managed from the back room of someone's apartment. And here's the wild part: in 2025, it's not the big players scoring the wins on...Published: 19 Jun 2025 at 10:06hrs | 156 | by Staff Reporter
Zimbabwe approves smart city initiative to tackle traffic offences
The government has greenlit the implementation of a home-grown Smart City concept designed to reduce traffic offences and curb road accidents across Zimbabwe.The initiative, set to be deployed...Published: 18 Jun 2025 at 07:35hrs | 387 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe steps up home-grown smart traffic management system
Zimbabwe is set to accelerate the nationwide deployment of a locally developed Smart Traffic Management System aimed at curbing road traffic violations and improving public safety, a government minist...Published: 18 Jun 2025 at 07:29hrs | 237 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe elected for global tourism position
Zimbabwe has been elected Vice-President of the 26th United Nations World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO) General Assembly, set to take place in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, this November.The country wi...Published: 13 Jun 2025 at 06:26hrs | 155 | by Staff reporter
Mutambara urges Zimbabweans to upskill for AI-driven economy
Former Deputy Prime Minister Arthur Mutambara has issued a compelling call to action, urging Zimbabweans to commit to continuous learning and skills development in response to the transformative impac...Published: 12 Jun 2025 at 18:59hrs | 88 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe's rogue cops hijack cars in broad daylight
"Stop, open the door, and drive to the station!"These chilling words have become a familiar horror for Zimbabwean motorists, often delivered with alarming ease by uniformed traffic police offi...Published: 11 Jun 2025 at 13:23hrs | 1608 | by Staff reporter
Tagwirei emerges as political dark horse in Zanu-PF succession storm
Business mogul Kudakwashe Tagwirei, long known for his powerful behind-the-scenes role in Zimbabwe's political economy, has stepped firmly into the national spotlight with signs increasingly pointing ...Published: 11 Jun 2025 at 11:27hrs | 1744 | by Staff reporyter
Cup Magic, League Struggles: Why Teams Win Trophies But Finish Mid-Table
So Crystal Palace just won the FA Cup. Yes, Crystal Palace. Beat Manchester City in the final, no less. But here's the kicker: they also finished 12th in the Premier League.It's the kind of re...Published: 10 Jun 2025 at 11:23hrs | 821 | by Staff Reporter
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: 06 Jun 2025 at 12:06hrs | 194 | by Staff reporter
Madam Boss denies rumours of rib removal
Popular social media influencer, actress, and entrepreneur Madam Boss has denied rumours claiming she had some of her ribs surgically removed. Speaking exclusively to H-Metro, she provided a detailed ...Published: 02 Jun 2025 at 09:10hrs | 782 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe records strong forex surplus
Zimbabwe has experienced sustained foreign currency inflows that not only meet its external payment obligations but have generated a substantial surplus averaging US$400 million per month over the 14-...Published: 01 Jun 2025 at 14:35hrs | 163 | by Staff reporter
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 | 27 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa ally launches Uber like taxi service in Zimbabwe
In a bold move set to redefine urban mobility in Zimbabwe, Dr. Paul Tungwarara, the Presidential Investment Advisor to the President, has unveiled Tap and Go, a cutting-edge taxi service poised to cha...Published: 28 May 2025 at 11:27hrs | 3269 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe to roll out 1 laptop per child initiative to bridge digital divide
The Government of Zimbabwe is advancing efforts to enhance digital learning by rolling out the One Laptop Per Child initiative and providing annual training in Artificial Intelligence (AI) and digital...Published: 28 May 2025 at 11:00hrs | 161 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe to train over 10,000 teachers annually in AI
More than 10,000 teachers and lecturers in Zimbabwe will receive annual training in artificial intelligence (AI) and digital literacy under a new partnership between the Zimbabwean Government and the ...Published: 28 May 2025 at 10:56hrs | 87 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe's debt indaba on, AfDB meetings start
The African Development Bank Group (AfDB) has commenced its 2025 annual meetings today, featuring key agenda items including Zimbabwe's arrears clearance and debt resolution process, as well as ...Published: 26 May 2025 at 08:31hrs | 146 | by Staff reporter
Presidential Guard chief's wife leads Tagwirei campaign
Nyasha Mhonda, wife of Presidential Guard Commander Brigadier General Fidelis Mhonda, emerged as the main co-ordinator of Kudakwashe Tagwirei's land tenure event held in Masvingo on Friday. She was se...Published: 26 May 2025 at 08:18hrs | 245 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe launches World's first blockchain carbon registry
Zimbabwe has made history by launching the world's first blockchain-based National Carbon Registry, a groundbreaking move announced by President Emmerson Mnangagwa during the SADC Transfrontier Conser...Published: 26 May 2025 at 08:08hrs | 110 | by Staff reporter
Chinese families choosing an African education
In 2018, while I was conducting fieldwork in Zimbabwe, I met a Chinese man who shared a surprising story. One night, he heard his 4-year-old daughter sleep-talking in English. The next day he called h...Published: 26 May 2025 at 07:56hrs | 39 | by Staff reporter
How the NRZ Can Fund Zimbabwe's Pensioners on Its Own
As Zimbabweans, do we pause to look inward and realise that some of the solutions we desperately seek already lie within our own institutions. The National Railways of Zimbabwe (NRZ) stands as a t...Published: 24 May 2025 at 23:02hrs | 426 | by Jacob Kudzayi Mutisi
Is trap money enough? Questioning the over-reliance on sting operations in corruption cases
We need to be very careful when dealing with corruption. In the pursuit of a corruption-free Zimbabwe, it is imperative that we not only strengthen the tools used to hold public officials acco...Published: 24 May 2025 at 22:59hrs | 504 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Mnangagwa's new land tenure system touted as key to wealth creation
Zimbabwe's new land tenure system is being hailed as a game-changer for economic transformation and wealth creation, with calls for citizens — especially the youth - to seize the opportunities it pr...Published: 24 May 2025 at 09:03hrs | 126 | by Staff reporter
Mutsvangwa points finger at councils for healthcare woes
Zimbabwe's Senate chamber descended into a heated debate on Tuesday as Zanu-PF spokesperson and senator Christopher Mutsvangwa pointed fingers at opposition-led urban councils for the country's worsen...Published: 22 May 2025 at 14:40hrs | 1509 | by Staff reporter
Mutamabara launches AI book
Renowned Zimbabwean professor of robotics and prolific author, Arthur Mutamabara, is set to launch his latest book this evening at 6pm at the Zimbabwe Institute of Engineers offices in Eastlea, Harare...Published: 22 May 2025 at 11:30hrs | 246 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe mining industry to grow by 7% in 2025
Zimbabwe's mining industry is projected to grow by more than 7 percent in 2025, spurred by stellar performances in gold and coal production, according to the Chamber of Mines of Zimbabwe (CoMZ)....Published: 18 May 2025 at 11:48hrs | 279 | 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 | 570 | by Staff reporter
Pupils turned away over unpaid fees despite Mnangagwa's free education pledge
Dozens of pupils across Zimbabwe were turned away from government schools this week for failing to pay tuition fees, in direct contradiction of President Emmerson Mnangagwa's longstanding pledge to pr...Published: 14 May 2025 at 08:47hrs | 1286 | 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 | 73 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe enlists Vatican's support in push to end sanctions
The Government of Zimbabwe has intensified its diplomatic campaign to end illegal Western-imposed sanctions by appealing to the Vatican for support, as part of a renewed strategy to build internationa...Published: 04 May 2025 at 09:17hrs | 398 | by Staff reporter
Scientists fit tracking device to Hwange elephants
In a groundbreaking conservation effort, scientists have successfully fitted GPS-enabled satellite collars to eight African savannah elephants in the Hwange National Park region. This initiative, whic...Published: 01 May 2025 at 08:52hrs | 259 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe eyes UN Security Council seat to improve relations with the West
President Emmerson Mnangagwa has indicated that, if Zimbabwe is successful in securing a non-permanent seat on the United Nations Security Council (UNSC), he will leverage the position to improve and ...Published: 30 Apr 2025 at 07:23hrs | 234 | by Staff reporter
Victoria Falls in full glory as Zambezi water levels surge
The Zambezi River's rising water levels have dramatically amplified the splendour of Victoria Falls, creating a breathtaking natural showcase that is drawing the attention of both local and internatio...Published: 29 Apr 2025 at 19:34hrs | 1231 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe's Victoria Falls tax haven takes solid shape
The Zimbabwean government has taken a bold step toward transforming Victoria Falls into a leading regional financial hub with the establishment of the Victoria Falls International Financial Services C...Published: 29 Apr 2025 at 12:06hrs | 648 | by Staff reporter
Land ownership key to Zimbabwe's industrialisation
Zimbabwe Lands Commission (ZLC) Commissioner Rosemary Choruma Dowa has underscored the critical role of land ownership in Zimbabwe's industrialisation agenda, urging citizens to leverage the title dee...Published: 23 Apr 2025 at 08:37hrs | 125 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa fast-tracks title deeds issuance to empower homeowners
The Government has intensified efforts to issue title deeds in residential areas across Zimbabwe, a move President Mnangagwa says will guarantee security of tenure and legal property ownership for tho...Published: 23 Apr 2025 at 08:28hrs | 166 | by Staff reporter
Chiefs, Churches unite to promote religious tourism
CHIVHU - As custodians of culture working closely with clergymen, several chiefs and indigenous churches in Chikomba District (Mashonaland East province) coalesced into establishing infrastructures wh...Published: 21 Apr 2025 at 12:05hrs | 356 | by Gideon Madzikatidze/Simbarashe Sithole recently in Chikomba
Zimbabwe's mineral revenues decline despite volume surge
Zimbabwe's mining sector delivered a mixed performance in the first quarter of 2025, with mineral export volumes registering notable growth, but overall revenues falling sharply. This is according to ...Published: 17 Apr 2025 at 07:34hrs | 179 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe manufacturing sector faces challenges
Industry and Commerce Minister Nqobizitha Ndlovu has called for urgent action to address the challenges stifling the competitiveness of Zimbabwe's manufacturing sector, after new findings revealed tha...Published: 16 Apr 2025 at 23:23hrs | 146 | by Staff reporter
Belarus to establish bus and tractor assembly plant in Zimbabwe
Belarus is set to establish a bus and tractor assembly plant in Zimbabwe by December 2025, further cementing the growing ties between the two nations. This announcement was made by Mr Pearson Chigiji,...Published: 16 Apr 2025 at 23:18hrs | 167 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe has plenty of opportunities in renewable energy
Energy and Power Development Minister, July Moyo, has emphasized that Zimbabwe offers "abundant opportunities" for investors in the renewable energy sector. Speaking at the International Renewable Ene...Published: 10 Apr 2025 at 09:09hrs | 97 | by Staff reporter
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