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Duo convicted of stealing sugar
Two Harare men, Enerst Gwetsai (30) of Glenview 1 and Forget Dzapasi of Glen Norah A, have been convicted by the Harare Magistrates Court for misleading customers by falsely labelling their sugar as 2...Published: 18 Nov 2024 at 15:03hrs | 115 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa says mineral-rich countries must not remain poor
As the world transitions toward renewable energy, Zimbabwe and other mineral-rich nations must not remain impoverished but should harness opportunities to drive sustainable growth, President Emmerson ...Published: 14 Nov 2024 at 09:24hrs | 98 | by Staff reporter
SEEDCO, ZRP warn culprits distributing counterfeit seeds
In the wake of 2024/25 farming season, certified seeds distribution and supply giant, SEEDCO Limited has joined hands with Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) to thwart incidences of illegal selling of cou...Published: 13 Nov 2024 at 22:15hrs | 1027 | by Gideon Madzikatidze
Zimra goes after influencers, tourism players
The Zimbabwe Revenue Authority (Zimra) has initiated a comprehensive campaign to assess the tax compliance of various tourism stakeholders, including social influencers, as part of efforts to ensure a...Published: 08 Nov 2024 at 06:59hrs | 151 | by Staff reporter
EU could face gas shortages
The European Union's gas supplies could be at risk this winter due to increasing reliance on liquefied natural gas (LNG) as a replacement for Russian pipeline gas, the Financial Times wrote on Thursda...Published: 07 Nov 2024 at 16:00hrs | 551 | by Staff reporter
Director's bid to defraud ZRP backfires
Langton Madara, director of Preperco Investments, has been ordered to perform 360 hours of community service after attempting to defraud the Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) of US$1.6 million in a bond ...Published: 06 Nov 2024 at 06:50hrs | 107 | by Staff reporter
Zuma arms deal persecution is weird, says Thuli Madonsela
Former public protector Prof Thuli Madonsela has dropped a bombshell that former president Jacob Zuma's prosecution regarding the controversial arms deal is a mystery. Her remarks came during ...Published: 05 Nov 2024 at 09:30hrs | 1181 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe's energy crisis deepens?
Zimbabwean businesses are once again counting the costs of electricity outages as low water levels at the Kariba Dam have resulted in reduced power generation while frequent breakdowns at the coal the...Published: 05 Nov 2024 at 08:27hrs | 3804 | by Staff reporter
If Smith was an oppressor, then what is Mnangagwa?
As I sit here, my work at a standstill due to the daily power outages we are experiencing in Zimbabwe, most times going for 15 hours or more a day, I can not help wondering.What has this suppo...Published: 30 Oct 2024 at 22:17hrs | 843 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Fumvudza/ intwasa input scheme in disarray over US$300 million debt to suppliers
A government initiative aimed at providing free access to seed and fertilizer for communal farmers is encountering significant obstacles, as it has been revealed that the state owes suppliers more tha...Published: 30 Oct 2024 at 08:28hrs | 168 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe farmers push for localisation of tobacco beneficiation
The Tobacco Farmers Union Trust (TFUT) is calling for the localisation of tobacco beneficiation to help mitigate losses caused by adverse weather conditions and soaring production costs in Zimbabwe's ...Published: 28 Oct 2024 at 07:09hrs | 239 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe targets 7 sectors for import substitution
In a bid to reduce reliance on imports and boost local industry, Zimbabwe has identified seven key sectors for import substitution.The country's short-term manufacturing blueprint, the Zimbabw...Published: 24 Oct 2024 at 12:51hrs | 736 | by Staff reporter
SA businessman under scrutiny for US$850m Zimbabwe oil pipeline project
In an emerging narrative that intertwines immense financial stakes and allegations of corruption, South African businessman Errol Gregor is spotlighted for his involvement in a US$850 million oil pipe...Published: 22 Oct 2024 at 08:06hrs | 681 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe faces influx of counterfeit goods
The Consumer Protection Commission (CPC) has raised alarm over the rampant influx of counterfeit goods into Zimbabwe, revealing that the smuggling of these products is occurring on an industrial scale...Published: 20 Oct 2024 at 14:13hrs | 239 | by Staff reporter
Zera shuts down 73 unlicensed fuel stations
The Zimbabwe Energy Regulatory Authority (ZERA) has taken decisive action against unlicensed fuel stations, shutting down more than 70 facilities suspected of selling petroleum products from unauthori...Published: 20 Oct 2024 at 12:19hrs | 233 | by Staff reporter
Namibian opposition to Chivayo linked tender rages
The Popular Democratic Party (PDP), a leading Namibian opposition party, has voiced strong objections over a US$60 million tender awarded by the Electoral Commission of Namibia (ECN) to South African ...Published: 20 Oct 2024 at 12:10hrs | 64 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe police names and shames drug barons - list
The Zimbabwe Republic Police names and shames the listed 32 drug barons and suppliers who were convicted by the courts throughout the country:- Admire Chamwaita (26), of Mfelandawonye, Beitbridge,...Published: 17 Oct 2024 at 18:07hrs | 2282 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa in Bulawayo for ZimTrade indaba
President Emmerson Mnangagwa arrived in Bulawayo yesterday, where he is set to officially open the ZimTrade Annual Exporters Conference today. The event, hosted at the Zimbabwe International Exhibitio...Published: 17 Oct 2024 at 08:50hrs | 108 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe govt says 'no shortages of basic commodities'
The Government has dismissed claims of shortages of basic commodities in the formal market, attributing the perceived scarcities to economic agents redirecting supplies to the informal sector. In a po...Published: 15 Oct 2024 at 08:28hrs | 166 | by Staff reporter
Global cement maker now in Zimbabwe
One of the world's top cement producers, Huaxin Cement Co. Ltd, has made a significant investment in Zimbabwe by committing US$15 million to build a new manufacturing plant in Mt Hampden. The plant, w...Published: 15 Oct 2024 at 08:25hrs | 477 | by Staff reporter
ZiG adjustment stabilises prices, claims Mthuli Ncube
The recent adjustment of the exchange rate between the Zimbabwe Gold (ZiG) currency and the United States dollar has successfully stabilised market prices, Finance, Economic Development and Investment...Published: 05 Oct 2024 at 11:29hrs | 164 | by Staff reporter
Harare City Council suppliers refuse ZiG payments
The Harare City Council is facing significant challenges in maintaining its operations following the recent devaluation of the Zimbabwean Gold (ZWG) currency, further hampering service delivery in the...Published: 03 Oct 2024 at 16:24hrs | 413 | by Staff reporter
'Situation at Harare Town House has reached another level'
Harare city councillors have expressed frustration over the lack of an effective communication system at Town House, which they believe has led to sensitive information being disseminated via social m...Published: 03 Oct 2024 at 08:55hrs | 543 | by Staff reporter
7 big global companies dump South Africa
Many large global companies, including Shell, HSBC, PNB Paribas, Rolex, AngloGold Ashanti, TotalEnergies, and BP's Aviation Fuel Business, are dumping South Africa.Last week, HSBC announced th...Published: 02 Oct 2024 at 12:35hrs | 1192 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe's government: The biggest threat to its own currency
The Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe's (RBZ) recent decision to devalue the Zimbabwean Gold (ZiG) by 50% has left the nation reeling. Overnight, the currency's value plummeted from 14 to 23.4 against ...Published: 29 Sep 2024 at 15:25hrs | 3363 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Zimbabwe aims to become a key blueberry supplier
Zimbabwe is celebrating its recent achievement of gaining access for avocado exports to China, but the country's agricultural sector is witnessing growth in other areas as well, particularly in the bl...Published: 27 Sep 2024 at 08:27hrs | 189 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe urged to ditch 'command' exchange rate
The government of Zimbabwe is facing increasing pressure to abandon its "command" exchange rate for the Zimbabwe Gold (ZiG) currency, introduced in April, as businesses struggle to cope with currency ...Published: 25 Sep 2024 at 09:21hrs | 3966 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe central bank bites back
This year, authorities in Zimbabwe have recorded over 1,100 cases of debit card abuse linked to backstage black market dealers, highlighting the ongoing challenges of a protracted currency crisis. The...Published: 20 Sep 2024 at 09:35hrs | 6163 | by Staff reporter
US$816 000 for chemicals vanishes as Harare runs dry
Harare City Council could have lost US$816,000 in public funds due to alleged misconduct by water treatment chemicals supplier, Nanotech Water Solutions. The company reportedly acquitted only US$252,0...Published: 19 Sep 2024 at 07:28hrs | 3726 | by Staff reporter
Zulu Lithium operations set for restart
In February this year, Premier announced its intention to raise £2,4 million (about US$3,15 million) to fund the Zulu project, which is situated in Insiza district, Matabeleland South Province....Published: 16 Sep 2024 at 08:43hrs | 411 | by Staff reporter
Can Zimbabwe ZiG-zag away from the USD?
ZIMBABWE'S economy has suffered immensely since 2008, when inflation exceeded a million percent.Since then, the government has made six attempts to adopt a local currency, with the latest comi...Published: 13 Sep 2024 at 16:04hrs | 2769 | by Nkosi Moyo
US$ shortages on official market crippling ZiG acceptability
The Confederation of Zimbabwe Industries (CZI) warns that the ongoing US$ shortages on the official market could further undermine the ZiG currency, amid increasing calls for comprehensive reforms to ...Published: 12 Sep 2024 at 08:07hrs | 1876 | by Staff reporter
Human rights activist engages CCZ over INNSCOR GMOs saga - CCZ responds to her complaint
The human rights activist Abigale Mupambi who joined the ongoing controversy involving Pan-Africanist Rutendo Matinyarare, and the Innscor Group has taken since anged the Consumer Council of Zimbabwe ...Published: 11 Sep 2024 at 15:53hrs | 3186 | by Stephen Jakes
Woman finds rat in her bread
In a lengthy Facebook post, she said she purchased the loaf of bread from a local shop after work on August 27.For the next days, Mkumla proceeded to use slices of bread from the load to make ...Published: 11 Sep 2024 at 12:24hrs | 1379 | by Staff reporter
Prices soar as new Zimbabwean currency struggles
The launch of Zimbabwe's new currency, the Zimbabwe Gold (ZWG), has been marked by significant challenges, including a sharp rise in basic commodity prices. Since its introduction on April 5 at an exc...Published: 11 Sep 2024 at 09:03hrs | 1041 | by Staff reporter
Chinese investors elbow out local chrome miners
An investigation has revealed that the Zimbabwe Mining and Alloy Smelting Company (Zimasco) has replaced around 150 small-scale chrome miners with Chinese investors, raising concerns about discriminat...Published: 10 Sep 2024 at 07:27hrs | 206 | by Staff reporter
CCC councillors squander millions in shady water deals
The Harare City Council (HCC) is reportedly wasting US$300,000 per month on water treatment chemicals from third-party suppliers, despite having a US$5.4 million contract with South African company Na...Published: 06 Sep 2024 at 14:51hrs | 245 | by Staff reporter
Invictus Energy reclassified its Zimbabwe operation
Australian energy firm Invictus Energy Limited has reclassified itself from an explorer to a developer as it moves towards becoming a producer. This shift follows significant gas and oil discoveries a...Published: 28 Aug 2024 at 13:25hrs | 2011 | by Staff reporter
ZERA in nationwide clampdown on contaminated fuel suppliers
The Zimbabwe Energy Regulatory Authority (ZERA) has issued a strong warning to service stations selling contaminated fuel as part of its intensified quality monitoring and testing campaign across the ...Published: 28 Aug 2024 at 10:17hrs | 155 | by Staff reporter
When dark babies are not good enough
For Ms Ntokozo Gumbo, after successfully achieving her desired complexion following years of investing in skin care to lighten her skin tone, she was disappointed when she gave birth to a baby heavily...Published: 22 Aug 2024 at 07:10hrs | 354 | by Andile Tshuma
US$40,000 fraud trial continues
The trial of Harare businessman Michael Smith, accused of defrauding MA Auto Suppliers (trading as Mr Cruiser) of over US$38,000 and R124,000, continued with the State presenting three more witnesses....Published: 16 Aug 2024 at 08:11hrs | 120 | by Staff reporter
BCC goes solar to light up Bulawayo
In response to the Zimbabwe Electricity Transmission and Distribution Company's (ZETDC) recent shift of tower lights to a prepaid system, the Bulawayo City Council (BCC) has announced plans to install...Published: 15 Aug 2024 at 13:38hrs | 1072 | by Staff reporter
Why NetEnt stands out as a top-tier game developer
When asked about the best game developers, which software provider would everyone think of? We bet that many will recall NetEnt with its highest-quality slot machines and exceptional features. The com...Published: 13 Aug 2024 at 21:45hrs | 114 | by Jacob Kudzayi Mutisi
Reconciling nationality and the rainbow nation idea
IT seems dust never settles in Mzansi, the land of gold. Just a few weeks after an election that did not deliver an outright winner, the country is embroiled in what seems to be another identity...Published: 05 Aug 2024 at 07:07hrs | 74 | by Tapiwa Gomo
Black-listed govt suppliers face arrest
The Zimbabwean government is set to freeze the bank accounts of 51 suppliers blacklisted for illegal foreign currency dealings. Information, Publicity, and Broadcasting Services permanent ...Published: 03 Aug 2024 at 12:53hrs | 198 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe corruption fuelling medicine shortages
Transparency International Zimbabwe (TI-Z) has criticized the government for its failure to tackle corruption within the medicine supply chain, which has led to critical drug shortages and a thri...Published: 03 Aug 2024 at 12:37hrs | 110 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe govt to mobilise stockfeed for rural farms
The government has announced that it is actively seeking funding to provide stockfeed to rural farmers as the ongoing drought continues to devastate the national herd, leaving livestock struggling to ...Published: 31 Jul 2024 at 10:53hrs | 520 | by Staff reporter
Finance Ministry blacklists 51 govt suppliers
The Treasury has blacklisted 51 government contractors for engaging in black market activities after receiving payments in local currency. Treasury boss Mthuli Ncube state...Published: 25 Jul 2024 at 12:48hrs | 863 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa's second republic of corruption and controversy
PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa's second republic, which he proclaimed when he came into office in November 2017 following a coup that ended long-time ruler Robert Mugabe's nearly four-decade rule, has b...Published: 21 Jul 2024 at 20:59hrs | 944 | by Gary Gerald Mtombeni
'Blacklisting contracted firms that fail to deliver'
Legislators have implored government to identify and blacklist companies that fail to deliver goods and services to government departments despite having won tenders and further accepted upfront payme...Published: 21 Jul 2024 at 13:33hrs | 411 | by Staff reporter
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