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Process to gazette slashed levies begins

The process of amending or repealing statutory levies and fees across multiple sectors of Zimbabwe's economy has begun, as the Government seeks to ensure that reductions are formalised into binding legal instruments, Justice, Legal and Par…

Published: 7 hrs ago | | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe grain import ban affecting SA farmers

Zimbabwe faces potential grain shortages in the coming weeks if government does not reopen borders for maize imports, according to predictions by a South African grain analysis organisation Commodity Insight Africa (CIA).Late last month, t…

Published: 7 hrs ago | | by Staff reporter

Mnangagwa caps 640 HIT graduates

President Emmerson Mnangagwa yesterday presided over the graduation of 640 students at the Harare Institute of Technology (HIT), marking a significant milestone in the institution's commitment to equipping graduates with skills and knowled…

Published: 10 hrs ago | | by Staff reporter

Statutory fees remain until laws are amended

Justice, Legal and Parliamentary Affairs Minister Ziyambi Ziyambi has clarified that statutory fees, levies, and charges remain in force until Parliament formally amends or repeals the laws governing them.In a statement, Minister Ziyambi s…

Published: 10 hrs ago | | by Staff reporter

Private sector to help in farm surveys to speed title deeds

The government has engaged the private sector to fast-track the surveying and issuance of title deeds to land reform beneficiaries, with a projected completion deadline of June 30, 2026, Lands, Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Rural Devel…

Published: 11 Sep 2025 at 13:10hrs | 20 | by Staff reporter

Mpofu denies colluding with Chimombe

Businessman Moses Mpofu, director of Blackdeck Pvt Ltd, yesterday denied allegations that he colluded with fellow businessman Mike Chimombe to manipulate government processes and fraudulently secure a multi-million-dollar tender under the …

Published: 11 Sep 2025 at 10:49hrs | 22 | by Staff reporter

Mnangagwa to commission ED Mnangagwa law school

The construction of the state-of-the-art Emmerson Dambudzo Mnangagwa Law School at Midlands State University's new Kwekwe campus has been completed and will be officially commissioned today by President Mnangagwa.The ceremony coincides wit…

Published: 11 Sep 2025 at 10:49hrs | 22 | by Staff reporter

Zambia calls for removal of sanctions on Zimbabwe

Zambia has urged the full removal of all unilateral sanctions imposed on Zimbabwe, ahead of the SADC Anti-Sanctions Day commemorations next month. The appeal was made by Zambia's Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and I…

Published: 11 Sep 2025 at 09:54hrs | 17 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe, Zambia review bilateral co-operation

Zimbabwe and Zambia are holding a three-day meeting in Harare to assess progress on joint initiatives and strengthen bilateral ties ahead of the 2026 Bi-National Commission in Lusaka.The gathering brings together senior officials from both…

Published: 11 Sep 2025 at 09:51hrs | 9 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe slashes business fees

The Government of Zimbabwe has announced sweeping reforms to ease the cost of doing business in the livestock, dairy farming, and stockfeed sectors, in a move expected to boost investment, production, and competitiveness in agriculture.The…

Published: 11 Sep 2025 at 09:50hrs | 21 | by Staff reporter

Harare-Mazowe road dualisation opens key sections

A major milestone in Zimbabwe's road infrastructure upgrade was achieved yesterday with the opening of a 3.3km stretch of the Harare-Mazowe road dualisation project, bringing relief to motorists long burdened by congestion along the busy r…

Published: 10 Sep 2025 at 08:54hrs | 215 | by Staff reporter

Demand surges for Harare-Mutare flight

The newly launched Harare - Mutare airline service is expected to grow sustainably on the back of rising interest from key sectors such as tourism and agriculture, Tourism and Hospitality Industry Minister Barbra Rwodzi has said.Flight UM1…

Published: 09 Sep 2025 at 19:45hrs | 73 | by Staff reporter

Mnangagwa bemoans divisions in Zanu-PF

President Emmerson Mnangagwa yesterday called on members of the Zanu-PF Women's League to reject division within the ruling party, which continues to grapple with factionalism over succession.Speaking in Harare during the launch of the Zan…

Published: 09 Sep 2025 at 08:47hrs | 487 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe's food security strengthens

Zimbabwe's food security situation improved significantly in July 2025, driven by an above-average harvest, a stable local currency, and expanded resilience programmes, the World Food Programme (WFP) has revealed in its latest Markets Moni…

Published: 08 Sep 2025 at 13:19hrs | 72 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe tightens grain import rules

The Government has introduced new regulations aimed at curbing grain and oilseed imports, compelling millers, stockfeed producers, and processors to prioritise locally sourced raw materials as part of Zimbabwe's push for food sovereignty a…

Published: 08 Sep 2025 at 12:54hrs | 88 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe, AfDB launch new fertiliser initiative

Zimbabwe is set to strengthen agricultural productivity through a new fertiliser initiative backed by the African Development Bank (AfDB) and the Agricultural Financial Services Group (AFSG), aimed at improving farmers' access to vital inp…

Published: 06 Sep 2025 at 20:19hrs | 216 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe-Sino ties reach new heights to the chagrin of malcontents

Earlier today, Deputy Chief Secretary for Presidential Communications George Charamba posted an insightful thread on X detailing the pivotal meeting between President Emmerson Mnangagwa and Chinese President Xi Jinping.This business-like e…

Published: 05 Sep 2025 at 07:55hrs | 496 | by Jonathan Moyo

Zimbabwe's GMB rolls out AI-powered silos

The Grain Marketing Board (GMB) has begun a nationwide rollout of Artificial Intelligence (AI)-powered smart silos, with 14 state-of-the-art facilities set to transform Zimbabwe's grain handling and storage system.GMB corporate communicati…

Published: 04 Sep 2025 at 13:20hrs | 318 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe expects wetter 2025/26 rainy season

Zimbabwe is expected to receive average to above-average rainfall between October 2025 and March 2026, driven by a forecast weak La NiÃ±a, the Famine Early Warning System Network (FEWS NET) has predicted.The outlook offers hope for improve…

Published: 04 Sep 2025 at 13:19hrs | 817 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe unveils US$1.4 billion agric package

ZIMBABWE has launched a US$1,4 billion agricultural investment package aimed at attracting global financiers to seven high-impact value chains, as the country seeks to meet domestic demand and expand into lucrative export markets.The annou…

Published: 04 Sep 2025 at 13:03hrs | 249 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwean diaspora drives property boom

Zimbabweans living abroad are increasingly turning to real estate as a way to maintain ties with their homeland, according to recent market trends. In 2024, diaspora remittances to Zimbabwe rose to US$2.2 billion, a 22% increase from 2023,…

Published: 04 Sep 2025 at 07:36hrs | 129 | by Staff reporter

Mawarire labels Mnangagwa's title deeds programme 'fraudulent'

Political commentator Mbizvo Jealousy Mawarire has criticized the Presidential Title Deeds Programme, launched last week by President Emmerson Mnangagwa, describing it as fraudulent and illegal. The initiative, aimed at issuing title deeds…

Published: 03 Sep 2025 at 09:28hrs | 436 | by Staff reporter

White SA party criticises Ramaphosa's Zimbabwe land reform praise

The Democratic Alliance (DA) has strongly criticised President Cyril Ramaphosa's remarks praising Zimbabwe's land reform programme during his visit to Harare last week.IOL reported last week that Ramaphosa was in Zimbabwe at the invitation…

Published: 03 Sep 2025 at 08:36hrs | 138 | by Staff reporter

Gaps in Zimbabwe's devolution implementation exposed

A new report on Zimbabwe's devolution programme has revealed that women are being sidelined in key decision-making processes at the local government level.The study, conducted by the Zimbabwe Women's Resource Centre and Network (ZWRCN), fo…

Published: 02 Sep 2025 at 07:02hrs | 258 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe farmers warn of food shortages

Farmers' unions have warned that Zimbabwe may face food shortages despite forecasts of an early and above-normal rainy season.The Meteorological Services Department recently predicted that rains will begin earlier than usual, raising hopes…

Published: 02 Sep 2025 at 06:56hrs | 425 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe's tobacco farmers trapped in debt

Zimbabwe's tobacco industry has continued to record impressive export earnings, with revenues approaching US$1 billion in 2024. However, behind the success story, many smallholder farmers say they are sinking deeper into debt and poverty.T…

Published: 02 Sep 2025 at 06:35hrs | 81 | by Staff reporter

Is China's red carpet for Mnangagwa a thank you for allowing Chinese companies to plunder our natural resources?

My late father used to warn me: be careful, for those who act as your friends may, in fact, be using you.When President Emmerson Mnangagwa takes his place among world leaders at China's Grand Victory Parade, many Zimbabweans may be tempted…

Published: 01 Sep 2025 at 16:09hrs | 427 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana

Stanbic Bank reports strong half-year 2025 profit after tax of ZWG682.2 million

Stanbic Bank Zimbabwe achieved a profit after tax of ZWG682.2 million for the half-year ended 30 June 2025, demonstrating robust growth and resilience in a challenging operating environment.This is a significant increase from the ZWG27.1 m…

Published: 01 Sep 2025 at 15:00hrs | 123 | by Staff Reporter

Motorists hails Zinara

Motorists across the country benefited from promotions rolled out by the Zimbabwe National Road Administration (ZINARA) during the recently concluded Zimbabwe Agricultural Show.As part of the initiative, motorists with outstanding arrears …

Published: 01 Sep 2025 at 11:52hrs | 1505 | by Simbarashe Sithole

Director faces court over US$80 000 Zimra fraud

Rutendo Hazel Chiveso (42), director of Sinyochiv Procurement Services (Pvt) Ltd Zimbabwe, appeared in Harare Magistratesâ€™ Court yesterday over allegations of defrauding the Zimbabwe Revenue Authority (Zimra) of US$79 986. She was grante…

Published: 01 Sep 2025 at 08:41hrs | 1335 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe GDP jumps 7%

Zimbabwe's economy registered strong growth in the second quarter of 2025, with gross domestic product (GDP) rising 7,01 percent compared to the previous quarter, according to figures released by the Zimbabwe National Statistics Agency (Zi…

Published: 31 Aug 2025 at 21:27hrs | 343 | by Staff reporter

Toy guns fuel crime wave in Zimbabwe

A worrying crime trend is emerging in Zimbabwe's Midlands Province, where robbers are increasingly turning to fake firearms to terrorise communities.Once dismissed as toys or harmless props, the replicas now look so realistic that victims …

Published: 31 Aug 2025 at 21:22hrs | 131 | by Staff reporter

RBZ's faÃ§ade of progress and stability is short-sighted and unsustainable

The fairy tales and false assurances continue unabated.The announcement by the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) that foreign currency and gold reserves backing the Zimbabwe Gold (ZiG) currency have now reached US$750 million  -  eq…

Published: 31 Aug 2025 at 20:46hrs | 132 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana

Tobacco farmers urged to adopt sustainable practices

Centenary - Tobacco farmers have been called upon to adopt environmentally sustainable farming practices to reduce the adverse effects of tobacco production on Zimbabwe's forests and water bodies.Speaking during a field engagement in Masho…

Published: 31 Aug 2025 at 20:27hrs | 82 | by Simbarashe Sithole

Graduate dies in road accident hours after graduation

A Chinhoyi University of Technology (CUT) graduate tragically died in a road traffic accident just hours after being capped at the institution's 2025 graduation ceremony.The deceased, Panashe Mwinga, had completed a Bachelor's degree in Vi…

Published: 31 Aug 2025 at 10:37hrs | 1096 | by Staff reporter

Council, war vet land saga deepens

The Marondera Municipality has sparked controversy after instructing residents and stand beneficiaries to proceed with construction on Elmswood Farm, even though ownership of the land is the subject of an ongoing High Court case.At the cen…

Published: 31 Aug 2025 at 10:35hrs | 344 | by Staff reporter

Mutapa top official in alleged abuse of office

A senior executive at the Mutapa Investment Fund (MIF) has been accused of governance breaches and abuse of office, raising fresh concerns about accountability within Zimbabwe's sovereign wealth fund.According to internal sources, Wilfred …

Published: 31 Aug 2025 at 10:34hrs | 666 | by Staff reporter

Businesswoman faces court over US$79 986 Zimra fraud

Rutendo Hazel Chiveso, 42, director of Sinyochiv Procurement Services (Pvt) Ltd, a Zimbabwean company importing goods from China, appeared at Harare Magistrates' Court on allegations of defrauding the Zimbabwe Revenue Authority (Zimra) of …

Published: 31 Aug 2025 at 09:40hrs | 109 | by Staff reporter

Ramaphosa lauds Zimbabwe's agricultural transformation

Zimbabwe's agricultural sector has earned high praise from South African President Cyril Ramaphosa, who said his country could learn valuable lessons from the nation's advances. President Ramaphosa visited Zimbabwe to officially open the 1…

Published: 31 Aug 2025 at 09:31hrs | 61 | by Staff reporter

Businessman in court over alleged tax fraud

A company director has appeared in court accused of falsifying invoices and misrepresenting imports, in a case that allegedly cost the state more than US$40,000 in lost revenue.Ian Genesesi (31), director of Genesesi Logistics (Pvt) Ltd, w…

Published: 31 Aug 2025 at 09:27hrs | 112 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe trade deficit drops 94.5% in July

Zimbabwe's external trade position saw a remarkable turnaround in July 2025, with the nation's goods trade deficit plunging by 94.5 percent to just US$8.7 million, according to the Zimbabwe National Statistics Agency (Zimstat). The sharp i…

Published: 31 Aug 2025 at 09:19hrs | 57 | by Staff reporter

Chiwenga secures India vehicle production deal

Zimbabwe has made significant strides at the India-Africa Business Conclave, which concludes today, with Vice President Dr Constantino Chiwenga leading a delegation that secured landmark partnerships set to boost the country's industrial a…

Published: 31 Aug 2025 at 08:55hrs | 526 | by Staff reporter

Mutambara calls for standalone AI ministry in Zimbabwe

One of Zimbabwe's foremost academics and artificial intelligence (AI) experts, Professor Arthur Mutambara, has called for the creation of a fully-fledged Ministry of AI, warning that relegating the technology to a sub-department risks leav…

Published: 29 Aug 2025 at 05:53hrs | 615 | by Staff reporter

Zinara licensing promotion draws huge crowds

The Zimbabwe National Road Administration (Zinara) stand has become one of the busiest attractions at the Zimbabwe Agricultural Show in Harare, as motorists flock to take advantage of the authority's "Mega Licensing Promotion."To cope with…

Published: 28 Aug 2025 at 22:40hrs | 419 | by Staff reporter

Ramaphosa expected in Zimbabwe

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa will tomorrow officially open the 115th edition of the Zimbabwe Agricultural Show (ZAS) in Harare, marking a major highlight on the national events calendar.This year's exhibition is being held under…

Published: 28 Aug 2025 at 22:39hrs | 107 | by Staff reporter

Multiple ZIMRA checks on Beitbridge - Harare roads excessive

Cross-border traders have raised concerns over what they describe as excessive and duplicated inspections by the Zimbabwe Revenue Authority (ZIMRA) and law enforcement along the Beitbridge - Harare highway, warning that the practice length…

Published: 28 Aug 2025 at 22:29hrs | 171 | by Staff reporter

Mnangagwa warns against divisive elements in Zanu PF

President Emmerson Mnangagwa yesterday warned that divisive elements have no place in Zanu PF, cautioning against tactics that seek to undermine unity within the ruling party.Addressing the party's politburo in Harare, Mnangagwa said acts …

Published: 28 Aug 2025 at 06:57hrs | 973 | by Staff reporter

Business leaders demand crisis talks with Mnangagwa

Zimbabwe's business leaders are pressing for an urgent meeting with President Emmerson Mnangagwa, warning that unresolved economic challenges require his direct intervention as ministries and regulators have failed to deliver meaningful pr…

Published: 28 Aug 2025 at 06:55hrs | 1061 | by Staff reporter

Inflation slowdown boosts confidence in ZiG stability

Zimbabwe recorded a marked slowdown in price growth in August, strengthening government claims that currency reforms are beginning to stabilise the economy, despite year-on-year inflation remaining high.Data released by the Zimbabwe Nation…

Published: 28 Aug 2025 at 06:54hrs | 267 | by Staff reporter

Harare-Mazowe Road dualisation begins

Work has begun on the long-awaited dualisation of the Harareâ€“Mazowe Road, with contractors now on site to transform one of Zimbabwe's busiest highways.The project is expected to ease congestion, reduce travel times, and improve road safe…

Published: 28 Aug 2025 at 06:49hrs | 349 | by Staff reporter

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