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CIO targeted in ruthless reputational warfare campaign

In recent months, Zimbabwe has witnessed a strikingly consistent narrative emerge across multiple private media platforms. Nearly identical stories, recycled claims, and insinuations have surfaced repeatedly - often with no new evidence, c…

Published: 17 hrs ago | 1007 | by Staff reporter

Mark Hook revives Boran and Nkone cattle societies in Zimbabwe

Veteran cattle breeder Mark Hook has played a pivotal role in reviving Zimbabwe's Boran and Nkone cattle societies, breathing new life into the country's livestock industry. Hook, who serves as chairperson of the Cattle Producers Associati…

Published: 17 hrs ago | 678 | by Staff reporter

'We please ourselves, not East or West,' says Mnangagwa

ZIMBABWE is a sovereign nation free to engage with any country on the basis of mutual respect and benefit, President Emmerson Mnangagwa said during a plenary session at the World Governments Summit (WGS).Speaking at the session titled "Is …

Published: 05 Feb 2026 at 06:33hrs | 210 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe's mineral exports hit US$3.4 billion

Zimbabwe earned US$3.4 billion from mineral exports in 2025, underscoring the pivotal role of natural resources as a major foreign currency earner. According to the latest report from the Minerals Marketing Corporation of Zimbabwe (MMCZ), …

Published: 05 Feb 2026 at 06:29hrs | 138 | by Staff reporter

Nelson Chamisa celebrates 48th birthday

Zimbabwe's opposition leader, Nelson Chamisa, turns 48 today, marking another year of political engagement amid ongoing challenges.Chamisa remains a prominent figure in the country's political landscape, symbolizing hope for many Zimbabwea…

Published: 02 Feb 2026 at 08:51hrs | 892 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe powers ahead with Africa's first lithium sulphate plant

Zimbabwe has taken a major step in the global battery market as Prospect Lithium Zimbabwe (PLZ) announces that Africa's first lithium sulphate plant has entered the equipment commissioning phase.The US$1 billion project, completed in just …

Published: 02 Feb 2026 at 06:06hrs | 731 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe's tobacco sector on the verge of another record crop this year

THE recently completed first-round crop assessment points to another record tobacco harvest this year, with Zimbabwe's tobacco sector firmly on course to achieve its ambitious target of producing 500 million kilogrammes of the golden leaf …

Published: 01 Feb 2026 at 17:13hrs | 359 | by Staff reporter

Mapfumo won't relocate to Zimbabwe

CHIMURENGA genre musician Thomas "Mukanya" Mapfumo has confirmed that his upcoming performance in Zimbabwe in April will be his final live show, marking the end of an era before he retires from stage performances.After the highly anticipat…

Published: 01 Feb 2026 at 17:12hrs | 552 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe-China trade breaches US$4bn mark in year 2025

Trade between Zimbabwe and China reached a record high of US$4.39 billion in 2025, with China importing tobacco worth US$720 million from the southern African nation, official figures have shown. The milestone further cements China's posit…

Published: 01 Feb 2026 at 17:08hrs | 171 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe completes 41 days of no loadshedding

The Zimbabwe Electricity Supply Authority (ZESA) has celebrated a major operational milestone, achieving 61 days of minimal power outages, including 41 consecutive days without any load shedding - a significant turnaround for the country's…

Published: 01 Feb 2026 at 17:01hrs | 184 | by Staff reporter

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 | | 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 | | 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 | 191 | 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 | | 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 | | 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 | | 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 | | 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 | | 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 | | 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 | | 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 | 213 | 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 | 516 | 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 | 2006 | by Staff reporter

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CIO targeted in ruthless reputational warfare campaign

Mark Hook revives Boran and Nkone cattle societies in Zimbabwe

Benjani handed a performance-based contract

Zimra introduces 15% presumptive rental income tax

Court upholds conviction of army boss

Man stabbed to death by landlord in domestic dispute

'Prayer warrior' steals cellphone from hospital patient

Police probe armed robberies in Luveve and Entumbane

Murder-accused Zimbabwean woman prison breaker, recaptured in Botswana

4 women fined for soliciting prostitution through online platforms

CCZ cracks down on deceptive dual pricing

Mnangagwa dodges Maduro question

Prophet Magaya granted US$3,000 bail by High Court

UK-based nurse found dead in Harare hotel room

Debate on Chamisa's return to the dance floor

Dembare sign DRC 'ghost'

Zimbabwe warns against abuse of media targeting officials

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Harare bus crash turns chaotic as passengers attacked by bees

Zimbabwean pastor faces UK jail

Men at risk of contracting advanced HIV

Hamilton headmaster in soup over breach of contract

Ex-MDC MP joins Zanu-PF

Zanu-PF whips affiliates into line

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Mnangagwa earns a rare round of applause in Dubai

Chamisa a dead corpse says former opposition MP

Prisoner hit with fresh 6 years

Mnangagwa defends land reform on global stage

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Sikhala's terrorism case postponed in South Africa

Zimbabwe's mineral exports hit US$3.4 billion

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Zimbabwe Constitution will be amended for Mnangagwa's term extension

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Blow for Zimra in Zimplats royalty dispute

Mugabe mentioned in Epstein files

Zimbabwe police stop Gukurahundi genocide memorial

Zesa to be rebundled

Chamisa remarks ignite rift within Zimbabwe's opposition

Zimra introduces 15% presumptive rental income tax

CIO targeted in ruthless reputational warfare campaign

Court upholds conviction of army boss

Man stabbed to death by landlord in domestic dispute

Benjani handed a performance-based contract

Mnangagwa dodges Maduro question

Mark Hook revives Boran and Nkone cattle societies in Zimbabwe

'Prayer warrior' steals cellphone from hospital patient

UK-based nurse found dead in Harare hotel room

4 women fined for soliciting prostitution through online platforms

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