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Zimbabwe trials locally-produced hard wheat

Zimbabwe is moving to begin cultivating hard wheat varieties after local seed producers achieved a breakthrough in developing seed suitable for domestic production, a Cabinet minister has revealed.The development comes on the back of a rec…

Published: 22 hrs ago | 261 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe's 'bumper maize harvest' that never was

Zimbabwe's maize market has been thrown into disarray, just weeks after the government imposed a ban on imports citing a record 2024-25 harvest. In late August,

Published: 23 hrs ago | 268 | by Staff reporter

'Zimbabwe banking sector safe, sound, well capitalised'

Finance, Economic Development and Investment Promotion Minister Professor Mthuli Ncube says Zimbabwe's banking sector remains stable, well-capitalised and free from financial stress, supported by strong foreign currency buffers and sustain…

Published: 02 Dec 2025 at 16:14hrs | | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe's mineral exports to hit US$6,5 billion mark

Zimbabwe's mining sector is poised for a strong rebound in 2026, with the Chamber of Mines of Zimbabwe (CoMZ) projecting exports of up to US$6,5 billion and ind

Published: 24 Nov 2025 at 05:57hrs | 174 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe approves experimental HIV prevention injection

Zimbabwe has cleared the use of Lenacapavir, a long-acting injectable medicine for HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP), marking a major advancement in the country's HIV prevention efforts. The Medicines Control Authority of Zimbabwe (MCAZ)…

Published: 24 Nov 2025 at 05:34hrs | 124 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe among countries losing the most purchasing power

Zimbabwe, Sudan and Burundi have been listed among the countries losing the most purchasing power in 2025, as high inflation drives up prices and reduces the value of money.Using projected inflation rates from the International Monetary Fu…

Published: 22 Nov 2025 at 18:03hrs | | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe launches new airline

Zimbabwe has ushered in a new era of domestic aviation with the launch of RIDA Falcon Air, a new airline that commenced its inaugural flight between Harare and

Published: 22 Nov 2025 at 12:54hrs | | by Staff reporter

UK cleric praises Zimbabweans' resilience

UNITED KINGDOM-BASED International Minister's Forum head, Apostle George Kolou, has applauded Zimbabweans for their resilience amid decades of political and socio-economic challenges, saying the nation's spirit remains unbroken despite end…

Published: 17 Nov 2025 at 11:54hrs | | by Staff reporter

Dangote has renewed confidence in Zimbabwe

Africa's richest man, Aliko Dangote, has announced plans to invest over US$1 billion in Zimbabwe, citing improved transparency and a more investor-friendly business climate - a stark contrast to his first attempt nearly a decade ago that c…

Published: 12 Nov 2025 at 16:41hrs | 263 | by Staff reporter

South Africa & Zimbabwe; Collapsed governments; What is next?

What next for South Africa, what next for Zimbabwe? The aspirations of the people's freedom and independence have been thwarted by organisations that purported to be genuine fosters of UHURU: ANC and Zanu PF failed dismally to rise above c…

Published: 27 Oct 2025 at 07:09hrs | | by Nomazulu Thata

Zimbabwe fires coach Michael Nees

The Zimbabwe Football Association (ZIFA) has officially sacked German coach Michael Nees following a marathon meeting of the executive and technical committee, ending the German's troubled tenure with immediate effect.Nees, appointed in Ju…

Published: 23 Oct 2025 at 07:59hrs | | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe seeks to boost tobacco value addition

ZIMBABWE, one of Africa's largest tobacco producers, aims to leverage its booming trade with China to increase tobacco production and promote value addition, a senior government official has said.Minister of Lands, Agriculture, Fisheries, …

Published: 20 Oct 2025 at 07:17hrs | | by Staff reporter

SA can no longer afford to ignore Zimbabwe's accelerated descent

The South African government and its people face a host of pressing domestic challenges – from unemployment to corruption to crime.Yet, as the country demonstrated through its courageous decision to take Israel to the International Court o…

Published: 19 Oct 2025 at 07:09hrs | | by Staff reporter

IMF's Bangladesh economists must stay out of Zimbabwe

The International Monetary Fund's (IMF) latest report on Zimbabwe's economy follows a familiar script - polite praise for modest progress, followed by subtle warnings and prescriptive reforms that often do more harm than good. At the heart…

Published: 08 Oct 2025 at 17:08hrs | | by Changamire Dombo

Zimbabwe has one of the most unequal societies in the world

I HAVE often told foreign diplomats who are assigned to serve their countries in Zimbabwe and to visiting specialists, that we specialise in confusing foreigners. But this confusion is found even among our own people and Government. So her…

Published: 07 Oct 2025 at 18:54hrs | 215 | by Eddie Cross

Zimbabwe's fee cuts are welcome

Zimbabwe's recent announcement of sweeping reductions to transport?related fees and levies - halving parking, clamping and towing fines, slashing the cost of vehicle number plates from US$500 to US$50, and repealing a US$23,000 transit fue…

Published: 13 Sep 2025 at 16:16hrs | | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana

Zimbabwe's real problem isn't tinted windows

Only in Zimbabwe can a government decree be born in the morning and die by sundown. On Tuesday, Presidential Affairs secretary Tafadzwa Muguti thundered against tinted windows, ordering citizens to strip them off or risk having police smas…

Published: 04 Sep 2025 at 06:42hrs | | by Staff reporter

Zvigananda laugh while words replace justice in Zimbabwe

In Zimbabwe, corruption is no longer an occasional scandal; it has become a daily torment. Every time Vice-President Constantino Chiwenga steps up to speak, Zimbabweans are treated to fiery speeches condemning zvigananda â€” the corrupt fe…

Published: 23 Aug 2025 at 17:01hrs | 47 | by Staff reporter

Are Zimbabwe economic growth rates real?

Every year, the Zimbabwean government and multilateral financial institutions project that the economy will grow by huge margins, yet the current economic situation does not meaningfully change, and if it does at all, it is marginal and ne…

Published: 21 Aug 2025 at 12:08hrs | 17 | by Delani Mangena

Starlink users in Zimbabwe pay USD$5 regulatory fee

The launch of Starlink in Zimbabwe was initially met with excitement, promising high-speed, reliable, and affordable internet in a country long plagued by erratic connectivity and steep costs. However, that optimism is being tempered by re…

Published: 17 Aug 2025 at 11:43hrs | | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe has tragically become a lootocracy

Zimbabwe has been reduced to a shadow of its former promise - a jewel of Africa, a nation of hope and prosperity now lies bruised and exploited under the weight of a political elite that robs its people with impunity.Our country has tragic…

Published: 16 Aug 2025 at 15:22hrs | | by Jacob Mutisi

Chevron's shoddy performance blamed on regionalism, tribalism

In the aftermath of yet another dismal showing by Zimbabwe's senior men's cricket team, The Chevrons, a Harare-based lawyer has formally petitioned the Sports a

Published: 10 Aug 2025 at 09:21hrs | 27 | by Staff reporter

How Britain plans to keep Zimbabwe poor

After decades of isolation, Britain has returned to Zimbabwe - not with apologies, but with a billion-dollar shopping list and a polished script about "mutual benefit." At the centre of the conversation? Lithium. Suddenly, Zimbabwe's lithi…

Published: 09 Aug 2025 at 13:25hrs | 24 | by Sizwe SikaMusi

New Zealand crushes Zimbabwe

Match summary: New Zealand 601 for 3 (Ravindra 165*, Conway 153, Nicholls 150*, Muzarabani 1-101) lead Zimbabwe 125 by 476 runsNew Zealand took a stranglehold o

Published: 09 Aug 2025 at 12:14hrs | 36 | by Staff reporter

How Mutare and Manicaland were annexed from the Portuguese

First - a tributeIn carrying out the background research I have been greatly impressed by the articles written by J.C. Barnes, who taught at Umtali Boys' High School and published both in Rhodesiana and Zuro â€“ the Magazine of the History…

Published: 08 Aug 2025 at 20:43hrs | 75 | by Zimfieldguide

6 paradoxes defining Zimbabwe's current reality

Zimbabwe is a nation that is steeped in contradictions. In my time observing the political, social, and economic landscape, I've come to realize that the country is grappling with paradoxes that reveal deep tensions within its system. Thes…

Published: 03 Aug 2025 at 11:31hrs | 13 | by Adapted from Rev Dr Kenneth Mtata x account

Used tyres are a deadly gamble Zimbabwe cannot afford

In Zimbabwe - and much of Africa - the used car market continues to dominate over brand-new vehicle sales, driven largely by affordability. While this reality is understandable, it should never be mirrored in our attitude towards one of th…

Published: 03 Aug 2025 at 11:16hrs | 10 | by Staff reporter

My take on Tendai Biti and the scarcity of visionaries

Biti, by all means, embodies the archetype of the political activist: vocally critical of power, sharply articulate, and willing to agitate against institutional decay. He thrives on confrontation with the state apparatus, and in this rega…

Published: 30 Jul 2025 at 09:55hrs | | by Charline P Chikomo

Rev. Dongo, so you'll gladly accept cash from the Devil just to avoid looking for money?

As the saying goes, the love of money is the root of all evil - and it seems some so-called "churches" are finding that temptation far too irresistible.It is astonishing - and frankly heartbreaking - to watch as the Church in Zimbabwe is i…

Published: 19 Jul 2025 at 08:19hrs | | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana

Zim opposition needs a reshuffle

Many Zimbabweans are wondering how they can fit into a new political discourse as the political hunger for change wanes.The conflict requires realignment and recalibration. A robust, resilient political party that can win over both rural a…

Published: 19 Jul 2025 at 08:13hrs | | by Leonard Koni

Is this health justice or state overreach?

In the swiftly evolving drama of Zimbabwean healthcare, a new bill in Parliament has stirred both hope and alarm. The Medical Services Amendment Bill, championed by Justice and Parliamentary Affairs Minister Ziyambi Ziyambi, seeks to align…

Published: 19 Jul 2025 at 08:10hrs | 33 | by Kumbirai Thierry Nhamo

Sydney Gata is no hero

When US president Abraham Lincoln said that one can fool some people sometime, but one cannot fool all the people all the time, he forgot to add that Zanu-PF, as a stalwart, disciplined and principled party has no problem trying to fool al…

Published: 13 Jul 2025 at 10:38hrs | | by Kenneth Mufuka

Election reforms key to holding free & fair elections in Zimbabwe

To hold free and fair elections in Zimbabwe, a range of reforms are necessary to address longstanding issues that have undermined electoral credibility since the year 2000 when one of the most  strongest political party MDC was formed…

Published: 09 Jul 2025 at 06:09hrs | 26 | by Leonard Koni

Zimbabwe doesn't need a Preacher - It needs a Champion

Nelson Chamisa is back.After months of political silence and speculation, the former Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) leader has re-emerged, promising a new political vehicle and a "cleaner, fit-for-purpose" strategy. His return has spa…

Published: 06 Jul 2025 at 09:38hrs | 22 | 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, beneath the surface of this apparent "fake stability…

Published: 01 Jul 2025 at 11:05hrs | 31 | by Brighton Musonza

Cyber hackers target Zimbabwe's national emails and websites

ZIMBABWE is facing a serious digital threat as international cyber hackers intensify their attacks on government, educational and business websites. This year, several Zimbabwean websites have been defaced, disabled, or used as a backdoor …

Published: 16 Jun 2025 at 13:36hrs | | by Engineer Jacob Kudzayi Mutisi

How gold incentives work in Zimbabwe

IN the past few days, social media and media outlets have been awash with claims that there is grand looting of state funds between Treasury and a selected few individuals, especially after a payment instruction of about US$4.2 million for…

Published: 05 Jun 2025 at 16:10hrs | | by Trymore Sibanda

Some Zimbabweans oppose development

There is a growing and deeply troubling trend among certain segments of our societyâ€”an unsettling comfort with the status quo of decay and underdevelopment. It is as if, for some, the sight of crumbling infrastructure, pothole-ridden roa…

Published: 05 Jun 2025 at 12:26hrs | | by Kudzai Mutisi

Zimbabwe's 45-year fall

The country is emerging from the celebrations of the statehood of the Republic of Zimbabwe on 18 April 2025, just under five years to celebrate half a century of its existence.Are there any tangible and plausible achievements that citizens…

Published: 10 May 2025 at 13:21hrs | | by Vivian V. Siziba

Zimbabweans believe that constant negativity is a revolutionary act

There is a peculiar tragedy unfolding in Zimbabwe, not of violence or bloodshed - though we have our fair share of that - but of perception. A misprogramming of the national psyche has taken root, algorithmic in nature, robotic in response…

Published: 25 Apr 2025 at 12:53hrs | 12 | by Twaluma Loko

Zimbabwe clinch historic test win over Bangladesh in thrilling finish

Zimbabwe recorded a memorable three-wicket victory over Bangladesh in a nail-biting Test match, marking their first red-ball triumph over the hosts in seven years - and their first Test win in over four years.After gaining a crucial 82-run…

Published: 23 Apr 2025 at 22:02hrs | 50 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe's crisis will not be solved by another election

For over four decades since our hard-won independence, Zimbabwe has been trapped in cycles of political contestation, economic decline, and social fragmentation.As someone who has lived through our nation's highest peaks and deepest valley…

Published: 13 Apr 2025 at 14:04hrs | 4 | by Ibbo Mandaza

How to start a small tutoring business in Zimbabwe

STARTING a tutoring business in Zimbabwe might sound like an easy hustle - print a flyer, post an advert on WhatsApp and you are in business. However, digging into the numbers and realities, it becomes clear that even a "small" operation d…

Published: 13 Apr 2025 at 08:45hrs | | by Tawanda Musarurwa

Peace be unto our motherland, Zimbabwe!

Sometime in 2018 - it must have been on December 19 - protests broke out in a small town in Sudan, Atbara, which was relatively unknown to the world, after bread prices more than tripled.It was yet another spark in Sudan's combustible poli…

Published: 13 Apr 2025 at 08:43hrs | | by Bishop

The idea of Zimbabwe and Matabeleland question

I think the best way to understand the present day manifestations and character of Matebeleland politics is to situate them properly historically and politically within the broader terrain of the development of the idea of Zimbabwe and the…

Published: 29 Mar 2025 at 17:01hrs | 28 | by Sabelo J. Ndlovu-Gatsheni

Zimbabwe to host South Africa and New Zealand for Tests and T20I tri-series

Zimbabwe are set to host South Africa and New Zealand in what promises to be a high-profile home season after a long time. It will be the African bout to start

Published: 27 Mar 2025 at 10:04hrs | 171 | by Staff reporter

The rise of female maskandi artists in Zimbabwe: A call to action

Maskandi music, a genre deeply ingrained in the rich cultural heritage of the Matebele people of Zimbabwe, has long been dominated by male artists from the Matebeleland region. The likes of Zinjaziyamluma, Majozi, and Amachwane Amahle have…

Published: 15 Mar 2025 at 17:12hrs | 13 | by Mcasiseli Brandon Gwaza

The tragedy of 'Zimba the Arsonist' who torched King Mzilikazi's gravesite

Zimba of the Shilwa clan was part of the Inqama regiment that guarded the grave of King Mzilikazi at Entumbane hill at the Matobo National Park. Sometime in the early 1870s when King Lobhengula was still based at old Bulawayo on the Fort U…

Published: 09 Mar 2025 at 15:28hrs | 22 | by Mzala Tom

Emmerson Mnangagwa and the 26 criminals around him

In November 2017, former President Robert Mugabe was removed from office and his crime, according to the putschists who ousted him in a coup, was that he had allowed himself to be surrounded by criminals. Sadly, we have now morphed to an e…

Published: 08 Mar 2025 at 15:51hrs | | by Luke Tamborinyoka

We need to reset Zimbabwe

IT'S undeniable that Zimbabwe, as a country, needs change.This is not about delving into politics, but rather about reaching a consensus as leaders and people where we agree to work together.Our generation must leave the country better tha…

Published: 22 Feb 2025 at 11:46hrs | 23 | by Jonah Nyoni

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How reliable is Zimbabwe's claim of economic growth?

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Joel Luphahla takes over as FC Platinum coach

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Zimbabwe gold reserves reach US$ 1 billion mark

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