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Air Zimbabwe to resume London flights by June 2026

Air Zimbabwe is set to resume flights to London by June 2026, ending a 14-year hiatus, Mutapa Investment Fund chief executive Mr John Mangudya has said.The national carrier is currently implementing a fleet restructuring programme that inc…

Published: 30 Jan 2026 at 22:22hrs | 684 | by Staff reporter

IMF team in Zimbabwe for Staff-Monitored Programme talks

An International Monetary Fund (IMF) delegation is in Zimbabwe for key engagements with authorities under the Staff-Monitored Programme (SMP), as the country continues efforts to stabilise the economy and advance its international re-engag…

Published: 30 Jan 2026 at 06:05hrs | 148 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe wheat demand is outpacing bakeries

Zimbabwe has reached a historic turning point in its relationship with wheat, with national consumption for 2025 estimated at between 614,000 and 615,000 tonnes. The surge reflects a broader dietary shift, as "wheat sadza" has gained popul…

Published: 30 Jan 2026 at 05:43hrs | | by Staff reporter

Eemergence of mafia groups alarm Zimbabweans

Zimbabwe is entering a troubling phase marked by lawlessness and informal authoritarianism, analysts warn, following the emergence of vigilante groups targeting critics of President Emmerson Mnangagwa.Last week, a Zanu-PF-affiliated group …

Published: 30 Jan 2026 at 05:41hrs | 169 | by Staff reporter

Calls grow for engineers to take leading role in Zimbabwe's economic leadership

Debate is intensifying over Zimbabwe's leadership model, with growing calls for engineers and other technically trained professionals to play a more prominent role in government, state enterprises and corporate boardrooms as the country se…

Published: 28 Jan 2026 at 15:21hrs | | by Staff reporter

Why Zimbabwe needs engineers at the helm

Zimbabwe's leadership crisis is not just political; it is profoundly technical. For decades, the country's executive suites, boardrooms and policy spaces have been dominated by chartered accountants, lawyers and political scientists. These…

Published: 28 Jan 2026 at 14:50hrs | 513 | by Staff reporter

CSC back in Zimbabwe's beef game

The Cold Storage Commission (CSC) has rolled out an ambitious turnaround programme aimed at reclaiming its position in Zimbabwe's beef industry after years of underperformance. The strategy signals a clear break from previous reform attemp…

Published: 27 Jan 2026 at 21:14hrs | 1549 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe posts its highest trade surplus on record

Zimbabwe recorded its highest-ever monthly goods trade surplus of USD 240.2 million in December 2025, driven by a sharp rise in exports and a decline in imports, latest trade figures show.The surplus represented a 163.8% increase from Nove…

Published: 27 Jan 2026 at 15:43hrs | 277 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe earns US$16.2bn in forex from US$13.3bn

Zimbabwe earned a total of US$16.2 billion in foreign exchange (forex) in 2025, up from US$13.3 billion recorded in 2024, largely driven by robust gold exports amid record global gold prices.Despite the strong inflows, the country's forex …

Published: 26 Jan 2026 at 17:12hrs | 444 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe records rare single-digit inflation

Zimbabwe has recorded its first single-digit local-currency inflation in over two decades, according to official data, marking a significant milestone for the country's economic trajectory. The last time inflation dipped this low was in 20…

Published: 26 Jan 2026 at 14:44hrs | | by Staff reporter

Nedbank Zimbabwe resigns

Nedbank Zimbabwe has announced the resignation of its Managing Director, Ms Sibongile Moyo, who has stepped down after nearly six years in the role to pursue private interests.Ms Moyo was appointed Managing Director on April 1, 2020.In a s…

Published: 26 Jan 2026 at 13:50hrs | | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe to launch first-ever Mrs Universe Pageant

Zimbabwe is set to make history this May with the launch of its inaugural Mrs Universe Zimbabwe pageant, a landmark development that expands the country's beauty and advocacy landscape beyond traditional platforms such as Miss World Zimbab…

Published: 26 Jan 2026 at 07:26hrs | | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe steps up push for BRICS membership

Zimbabwe has intensified efforts to secure membership in the BRICS bloc as Government ramps up diplomatic engagement with the grouping in a bid to broaden international partnerships and strengthen the country's global standing.The renewed …

Published: 26 Jan 2026 at 07:13hrs | | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe deploys air rescue helicopters to Mozambique

Zimbabwe has deployed two fully equipped air rescue helicopters to assist Mozambique following severe flooding that has left families trapped and communities displaced across several provinces.Presidential spokesperson George Charamba conf…

Published: 25 Jan 2026 at 15:07hrs | | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe plans to construct new world-class national stadium in Mashonaland

Zimbabwe is advancing plans to construct a world-class National Stadium in Mount Hampden following high-level engagements between Government officials and global construction firm Mabetex Group at the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos, S…

Published: 24 Jan 2026 at 18:36hrs | 1465 | by Staff reporter

Themba Gorimbo disowns Zimbabwe, family

Zimbabwean mixed martial artist Themba Gorimbo has delivered an emotional and controversial account of his rise to the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), saying neither his family nor his country supported him during the most difficult …

Published: 24 Jan 2026 at 14:24hrs | | by Staff reporter

Floods raise cholera fears in Zimbabwe

Heavy rains and recurrent flooding across parts of the country have heightened the risk of a cholera outbreak, prompting the Ministry of Health and Child Care to issue a public alert and urge citizens to take immediate preventive measures.…

Published: 24 Jan 2026 at 14:21hrs | | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe sees surge in investor enquiries

Zimbabwe is beginning to reap tangible benefits from its ease of doing business reforms, with investor interest rising sharply in the last quarter of 2025, according to the Zimbabwe Investment and Development Agency (ZIDA).ZIDA recorded mo…

Published: 24 Jan 2026 at 14:20hrs | | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe is simply run by the wrong people

Zimbabwe is not a complicated country to govern. It does not suffer from a lack of natural resources, human capital, or strategic advantage. What it suffers from is a chronic shortage of competent leadership.For decades, the coun…

Published: 23 Jan 2026 at 12:03hrs | | by Engineer Jacob Kudzayi Mutisi

International recruitment scams preying on gullible Zimbabweans

As economic pressures mount in Zimbabwe, thousands of citizens are increasingly seeking work abroad, turning international employment into a critical survival strategy. However, the pursuit of opportunity has exposed many to sophisticated …

Published: 23 Jan 2026 at 11:31hrs | | by Staff reporter

SA, Zimbabwe embassy meet to strengthen border management

South Africa's Border Management Authority (BMA) and the Department of Social Development (DSD) on Wednesday participated in a high-level diplomatic engagement with the Zimbabwean Embassy in Pretoria, aimed at strengthening bilateral co-op…

Published: 23 Jan 2026 at 08:00hrs | | by Staff reporter

World Bank ups Zimbabwe's growth forecast to 5%

The World Bank has revised Zimbabwe's economic growth forecast for 2026, projecting a 5% expansion, up from an earlier estimate of 4.6%.In its latest Global Economic Prospects report released in January 2026, the World Bank also upgraded Z…

Published: 21 Jan 2026 at 07:00hrs | | by Staff reporter

Botswana bans Zimbabwe livestock

Botswana has imposed an immediate ban on the importation of cloven‑hoofed livestock and related products from Zimbabwe following reports of a foot‑and‑mouth disease (FMD) outbreak in Mangwe district, which borders Botswana's Tutume, North‑…

Published: 21 Jan 2026 at 06:58hrs | 874 | by Staff reporter

Courtney Walsh joins Zimbabwe ahead of T20 World Cup 2026

Zimbabwe have strengthened their preparations for the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 with the appointment of legendary West Indies fast bowler Courtney Walsh to their support staff.Walsh, who has extensive experience playing in subcontinenta…

Published: 21 Jan 2026 at 06:57hrs | | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe's Gold Mafia saga in new twist

Al Jazeera Media Network has successfully appealed against a High Court ruling that had authorised the attachment of its property in Zimbabwe in connection with a defamation dispute arising from the Gold Mafia documentary aired in March 20…

Published: 21 Jan 2026 at 06:46hrs | | by Staff reporter

2 123 youths trained under Youth Service in Zimbabwe programme

A TOTAL of 2 123 youths were trained under the Youth Service in Zimbabwe (YSZ) programme last year as Government intensified efforts to equip young people with skills, discipline and values to enhance employability and participation in nat…

Published: 20 Jan 2026 at 09:08hrs | | by Staff reporter

Tough year ahead for Zimbabwe NGOs

THE National Association of Non-governmental Organisations (NANGO), the umbrella body representing Zimbabwe's civil society sector, has resumed operations and outlined an ambitious agenda for 2026 as it steps up support for its members ami…

Published: 20 Jan 2026 at 09:05hrs | | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe storms expected until Saturday

Zimbabwe is bracing for heavy rains and storms from today until Saturday, as the Meteorological Services Department (MSD) and the Department of Civil Protection (DCP) issue a joint weather alert warning of rainfall exceeding 50 millimetres…

Published: 20 Jan 2026 at 08:47hrs | | by Staff reporter

AfDB redflags Zimbabwe over resource-backed loans

The African Development Bank (AfDB) has issued a stern warning to Zimbabwe over its growing reliance on mortgaging natural resources to secure foreign loans, cautioning that the strategy risks deepening fiscal vulnerability while quietly s…

Published: 18 Jan 2026 at 20:15hrs | | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe set for historic single-digit inflation rate

Zimbabwe is on the cusp of a historic economic milestone as the country's inflation rate is projected to fall to its lowest level since 1997, signalling a potential turning point in Government efforts to restore macroeconomic stability.In …

Published: 17 Jan 2026 at 12:34hrs | | by Staff reporter

US tariffs on Iran trade threaten Zimbabwe's ambitions

African countries seeking to deepen trade ties with Iran could face serious economic repercussions following the United States' decision to impose a 25% tariff on nations conducting business with Tehran, the Zimbabwe Independent can reveal…

Published: 16 Jan 2026 at 21:54hrs | | by Staff reporter

372 pension funds face closure

More than 370 of Zimbabwe's occupational pension funds were awaiting dissolution at the end of 2025, according to the Insurance and Pensions Commission (Ipec) report for the nine months ended September 30, 2025.The report paints a sombre p…

Published: 16 Jan 2026 at 21:48hrs | | by Staff reporter

'Cyclone poses no threat to Zimbabwe'

The Meteorological Services Department (MSD) has reassured the public that Cyclone Dudzai, the fifth cyclone of the 2025/26 tropical season, is not expected to affect Zimbabwe.MSD officials said they are closely monitoring all weather syst…

Published: 16 Jan 2026 at 21:48hrs | | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe faces heightened floods risk

The Famine Early Warning Systems Network (Fews Net) has issued a warning that recent heavy rains and saturated ground could lead to dangerous water accumulation and flooding, with torrential downpours forecast across the region next week.A…

Published: 16 Jan 2026 at 21:42hrs | | by Staff reporter

Chinese national challenges Zimbabwe;s 'discriminatory' policy

A Chinese national being held at Mutoko Remand Prison has filed an urgent application in the High Court, claiming he is being unlawfully detained under a purported government policy targeting Chinese nationals accused of murder, despite ha…

Published: 16 Jan 2026 at 21:38hrs | | by Staff reporter

South Africa's BMA calls for urgent talks with Zimbabwe

The Border Management Authority (BMA) has called for urgent engagement with the Zimbabwean government after intercepting another group of undocumented Zimbabwean children attempting to illegally cross the South Africa-Zimbabwe border.On Tu…

Published: 15 Jan 2026 at 08:27hrs | | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe closes in on forex reserve benchmark

Zimbabwe has increased its foreign currency import cover to 1,5 months for the first time in 21 months, marking a key milestone in the country's ongoing economic stabilisation efforts since the introduction of the Zimbabwe Gold (ZiG) curre…

Published: 14 Jan 2026 at 08:01hrs | | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe posts historic US$16bn foreign currency earnings

Zimbabwe recorded its highest-ever foreign currency earnings since independence after generating more than US$16 billion in 2025, a historic milestone that highlights the economy's growing resilience and export-led recovery under the Secon…

Published: 14 Jan 2026 at 08:00hrs | | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe's shift to single currency progressing well

The Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) has confirmed that preparations for the adoption of a single currency are progressing well, with key economic fundamentals increasingly aligning to support a shift from the current multi-currency system.Z…

Published: 14 Jan 2026 at 07:57hrs | | by Staff reporter

8 new stupid taxes now in force in Zimbabwe

The government has confirmed the implementation of wide-ranging new tax measures, marking a significant shift in the country's revenue strategy with far-reaching implications for consumers, businesses and foreign investors.The new regime, …

Published: 14 Jan 2026 at 05:16hrs | | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe's gold production reaches all-time high in 2025

ZIMBABWE'S gold production rose by 17 percent to reach an all-time high of 46.7 tonnes in 2025, up from 36.48 tonnes in 2024, Fidelity Gold Refinery (FGR), the country's sole gold buyer, has said.In an interview with state broadcaster Zimb…

Published: 13 Jan 2026 at 19:45hrs | | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe faces severe prison overcrowding

Zimbabwe's prisons are operating at nearly double their official capacity, with an alarming 27,683 inmates currently held in facilities designed for just 17,800, according to an internal memo from Prosecutor General Loice Matanda-Moyo date…

Published: 13 Jan 2026 at 19:03hrs | | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe ranks among world's unhappiest countries again

Zimbabwe has once again been listed among the world's 10 unhappiest countries, according to a recent global report on poverty and wellbeing. The ranking places the country alongside nations such as Afghanistan, South Sudan, and Rwanda, ref…

Published: 13 Jan 2026 at 19:02hrs | | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe breaks it's export record

Zimbabwe earned more than US$1 billion in export revenue in November 2025, marking the second consecutive month of record-breaking export earnings, according to data from the Zimbabwe National Statistics Agency (ZimStat).Exports rose to US…

Published: 13 Jan 2026 at 19:00hrs | | by Staff reporter

SA developer to build Mall of Zimbabwe

South African property developer McCormick has announced plans to build the $100-million Mall of Zimbabwe in Borrowdale, Harare, marking one of the largest private retail investments in the country's history.The development is expected to …

Published: 11 Jan 2026 at 21:19hrs | | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe among nations rapidly embracing DeepSeek

Zimbabwe is emerging as one of the African nations rapidly embracing the Chinese-led artificial intelligence (AI) start-up DeepSeek, reflecting the growing uptake of AI technologies across the continent.According to a recent Microsoft repo…

Published: 10 Jan 2026 at 21:40hrs | | by Staff reporter

Poverty pushes Zimbabwe girls into risky survival strategies

In the dusty confines of Checheche Growth Point in Chipinge district, the harsh realities of poverty are playing out in the lives of some of Zimbabwe's most vulnerable girls.At just 16, Chipo's life is marked by responsibilities far beyond…

Published: 10 Jan 2026 at 21:30hrs | | by Staff reporter

US soldier says Zimbabwe's military rigged the elections

A former Zimbabwe National Army (ZNA) officer, now serving in the United States military, has alleged that Zimbabwe's army played a central role in manipulating the 2018 and 2023 presidential elections.Kelvin Muchineripi, who left Zimbabwe…

Published: 09 Jan 2026 at 17:40hrs | | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe secures support of 80 countries in UNSC bid

Zimbabwe has secured the backing of at least 80 countries outside Africa in its campaign for a non-permanent seat on the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) for the 2027–28 term, Foreign Affairs and International Trade Minister Amon Mur…

Published: 09 Jan 2026 at 07:04hrs | | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe dispatches humanitarian aid to Malawi

The Government of Zimbabwe has dispatched a substantial consignment of humanitarian aid to Malawi to assist thousands of families displaced by recent flash floods in the neighbouring country.The aid was officially handed over to Malawi's A…

Published: 08 Jan 2026 at 19:39hrs | | by Staff reporter

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Charuka, accomplices further remanded on charges of assaulting Vendors4ED chairman

Air Zimbabwe to resume London flights by June 2026

Gokwe chief leads in school debt collection

Senior cop up for raping woman in custody

NRZ updates customers on Odzi derailment

Libya sues Mthuli Ncube, NOIC for over US$100 million

Mzembi had no power to donate government property

Woman fined for assaulting grade 5 pupil

Felix Sibanda questions Chamisa's political comeback

Zanu-PF holding meeting to depose Chief Chirumhanzu

Uncle arrested over murder of niece and cousin

Death toll from rain-related incidents rises to 109 nationwide

Andy Muridzo publicly apologises to Jah Prayzah

Tungwarara faces political isolation

Gweru honours senior citizens, war vets with free parking

Dishonesty puts Bosso on the brink

Bosso, Dynamos set for charity showdown in Jairos Jiri Cup

Mine workers down tools over unpaid salaries

Mnangagwa to lead National Cell Day

RBZ urges calm ahead of new ZiG banknotes rollout

Bulawayo City Council officer acquitted in diesel fraud case

IMF team in Zimbabwe for Staff-Monitored Programme talks

Cop granted bail on fraud charges

Armed robbers hit Delta depot, loot US$40 000

Soldiers face armed robbery charges

Prophet Magaya seeks High Court bail in fresh rape allegations

Engineering Council cracks down after viral 'engineer' video

'ZiG now better than US$'

Zanu-PF's current 'struggles with a struggle'

D-Day for Chimombe, Mpofu appeal

Night Club bouncers, waitress assault, steal from drunk reveller

Bogus Zimra officers defraud motorist

Zimbabwean man homeless in Poland

Mayor tells GCC bosses to shape up or ship out

NRZ closes Harare - Mutare line

Woman ordered to pay US$58,873 after stokvel loan dispute

Zimbabwean dealer 'dupes' SA firm

RBZ prepares to introduce new ZiG notes

Police confirm identities of two men killed in 6th Ave crash

Zimbabwe faces hot, dry spell

4 escape death as train, bus collide in Hwange

Zimbabwe wheat demand is out­pa­cing baker­ies

Fraudster poses as prosecutor, sells get out of jail cards

Zera greenlights mobile fuel stations

Eemergence of mafia groups alarm Zimbabweans

Zimbabwe govt launches attack against 'sabhuku' deals

Mugodhi apostolic sect leader Munodawafa dies

Man locks up children in hut, burn them alive

2 killed, 17 injured as kombi crashes into vendors

Bulawayo mayor saddened by Sixth Avenue kombi accident that claimed two lives

Senior cop up for raping woman in custody

Lupane State University students win innovation prize

Felix Sibanda questions Chamisa's political comeback

Gokwe chief leads in school debt collection

Air Zimbabwe to resume London flights by June 2026

Mzembi had no power to donate government property

Libya sues Mthuli Ncube, NOIC for over US$100 million

The harder the Zimbabwe regime pushes citizens into believing economy improving the more unbelievable they sound!

Charuka, accomplices further remanded on charges of assaulting Vendors4ED chairman

'ZiG now better than US$'

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Zimbabwe wheat demand is outpacing bakeries