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Currency crisis piles more misery on fragile Zimbabwe economy
Leading economists have raised concerns over the potential economic impact of the recent waves of price hikes and currency volatility, which threaten to further destabilize an already fragile economy....Published: 15 hrs ago | 663 | by Staff reporter
Owen Ncube commissions 25 tractors
The Minister of State for Provincial Affairs and Devolution for Midlands, Owen Ncube, officially commissioned 25 tractors today for the Rural Infrastructural Development Agency (RIDA), in a move aimed...Published: 16 hrs ago | 510 | by Staff reporter
Bulawayo leads other provinces in Zimbabwe on the export market
Zimbabwe's second-largest city, is leading the country in export volumes, but there is a growing need for more export incentives to help the city unlock its full potential, according to industry exper...Published: 16 hrs ago | 276 | by Staff reporter
Is the Buy Zimbabwe campaign a flop?
The Buy Zimbabwe Campaign, launched over a decade ago, was designed to promote locally manufactured goods and services, reduce the trade deficit, and bolster economic growth. While the campaign's obje...Published: 16 hrs ago | 182 | by Staff reporter
Econet's investment in Liquid may be poised for a decline in value
Morgan & Co, a prominent securities firm, has issued a cautionary warning to Econet Wireless Zimbabwe regarding its investment in Liquid Telecommunications Holdings (LTH). The firm anticipates a p...Published: 17 hrs ago | 245 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe struggles to capitalize on EU trade opportunities
Zimbabwe has yet to fully exploit significant export opportunities within the European Union (EU) under a duty-free agreement, despite the EU's vast market, which boasts a US$19 trillion gross domesti...Published: 18 hrs ago | 137 | 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: 19 hrs ago | 2176 | by Staff reporter
Chiwenga warns of Zimbabwe corruption as a security threat
Vice-President Constantino Chiwenga has issued a stark warning that corruption has evolved into a security threat that undermines the rule of law and erodes public trust in both private and public ins...Published: 20 hrs ago | 859 | by Staff reporter
Chiwenga calls for good corporate governance
Vice President Dr. Constantino Chiwenga has called on business leaders to maintain the highest standards of corporate governance and transparency to promote private sector growth and strengthen Zimbab...Published: 20 hrs ago | 66 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe injects US$64m into foreign currency market
The Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) has injected US$64 million into the foreign exchange market in response to a growing demand for hard currency, ensuring that all bona fide foreign currency applicati...Published: 20 hrs ago | 154 | by Staff reporter
Is Justice Chinamora's comeback a bad omen for Zimbabwean justice?
In Zimbabwe, we have become accustomed to those embroiled in controversy and transgression in their professional conduct being somehow rewarded by the ruling establishment. However, the choice...Published: 19 Sep 2024 at 20:54hrs | 780 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
PRAZ, NCC signs a prescriptive pricing diagnosis deal
The Procurement Regulatory Authority of Zimbabwe (PRAZ) and National Competitiveness Commission (NCC) have agreed to create and collaborate in developing a National Market Price List (NMPL) for common...Published: 19 Sep 2024 at 20:46hrs | 333 | by Gideon Madzikatidze/ Simbarashe Sithole
Time to revisit the laws of radio and television licencing in Zimbabwe
In Zimbabwe, the landscape of broadcasting and media consumption is undergoing rapid and profound changes, primarily driven by advancements in technology. The debates surrounding the Zimbabwe Broadcas...Published: 19 Sep 2024 at 08:36hrs | 917 | by Engineer Jacob Kudzayi Mutisi
TelOne Zimbabwe takes unconventional leap, partners with Starlink
Harare, Zimbabwe - In a surprise move, TelOne Zimbabwe, the state-owned telecommunications provider, has announced a partnership with Starlink, Elon Musk's satellite internet venture. This unexpected ...Published: 18 Sep 2024 at 20:29hrs | 836 | by Erick Matotoba
Zimbabwean blueberries set to reach global markets with Dutch logistics support
In a major boost for Zimbabwe's agricultural sector, Dutch ambassador in Harare Margret Verwijk has announced that 6 million kilograms of Zimbabwean blueberries are en route to key international desti...Published: 18 Sep 2024 at 18:10hrs | 532 | by Staff reporter
TelOne jumps on Starlink train
TelOne, one of Zimbabwe's largest fixed internet providers, has announced its partnership with Starlink, becoming an authorized reseller of the satellite internet service. This move comes in response ...Published: 18 Sep 2024 at 15:33hrs | 2522 | by Staff reporter
NetOne Unveils OneBusiness Package: A Streamlined Communication Solution for Businesses of All Sizes
NetOne has unveiled the OneBusiness Package, a comprehensive communication solution designed to empower businesses of all sizes. This innovative package offers a range of features to enhance connectiv...Published: 18 Sep 2024 at 10:15hrs | 435 | by Simbarashe Sithole
Mnangagwa's govt in a fix as ZiG is rejected
The Zimbabwean government's efforts to promote the use of the Zimbabwe Gold (ZWG) currency have hit a major hurdle, as wheat farmers have refused to accept payment in local currency for their deliveri...Published: 18 Sep 2024 at 08:30hrs | 5213 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe's missing link
IN today's rapidly changing global business environment, organisations are under increasing pressure to remain competitive, innovative and sustainable.Leadership, in its truest sense, has beco...Published: 18 Sep 2024 at 08:29hrs | 118 | by Staff reporter
Chinese' shops flood Bulawayo CBD
A bustling shop along Fife Street, between Eighth and Ninth Avenue, known informally as a "Chinese shop," has become a go-to destination for Bulawayo residents in search of affordable goods. From kitc...Published: 18 Sep 2024 at 08:18hrs | 592 | by Staff reporter
William Ruto visits Germany: German press rebukes his claims about labour contracts.
It does not matter how one looks at this story; it is not only shameful to Kenya: it must shame all Africans equally. Recently, President Willian Ruto was on a state visit to Germany, and was proud to...Published: 17 Sep 2024 at 22:06hrs | 770 | by Nomazulu Thata
200 benefit from OMZ Women's Roundtable
Nearly 200 prominent female executives, entrepreneurs, and representatives from diverse sectors joined the transformative financial inclusion gathering de...Published: 17 Sep 2024 at 21:45hrs | 106 | by Paul Ndou
Zim-SA cultural heritages to transform tourism and trade
Zimbabwe (Bulawayo) and South Africa (KwaZulu Natal) will benefit from their cultural heritage and related exchange programmes which are set to be synthes...Published: 17 Sep 2024 at 21:40hrs | 237 | by Gideon Madzikatidze/Simbarashe Sithole
World Bank says Zimbabwe needs economic stability to advance debt talks
Zimbabwe needs an uninterrupted period of macroeconomic stability of at least 12 months to help advance debt talks with international creditors over $21 billion it owes, the World Bank said.Ha...Published: 17 Sep 2024 at 06:52hrs | 386 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe aims to maximize gold revenue amid global demand surge
The Ministry of Mines has officially launched the 2024 Second Gold Mobilisation exercise, a strategic initiative designed to ensure compliance and optimize revenue from Zimbabwe's gold mining sector. ...Published: 17 Sep 2024 at 06:49hrs | 154 | by Staff reporter
Chamisa unveils his plan
Former opposition leader Nelson Chamisa has proposed a bold new initiative aimed at addressing Zimbabwe's ongoing brain drain and ensuring that the country's educational achievements lead to real econ...Published: 17 Sep 2024 at 06:46hrs | 5569 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe deploys gold mobilisation taskforce
Authorities have deployed a national gold mobilisation taskforce to Zimbabwe's eight mining provinces in a strategic move to increase gold deliveries to Fidelity Printers and Refineries (FPR). This in...Published: 17 Sep 2024 at 06:35hrs | 430 | by Staff reporter
Bulawayo and South Africa's KZN Province strengthen ties
Business leaders from Bulawayo and South Africa's KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) province met yesterday, expressing a mutual commitment to enhance synergies and unlock new investment and trade opportunities. The...Published: 17 Sep 2024 at 06:29hrs | 1759 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwean exporters granted duty-free access to UK markets
Zimbabwean exporters have been encouraged to explore new markets and boost exports through the United Kingdom's Eastern and Southern Africa Economic Partnership Agreement (UK ESA EPA), which offers si...Published: 16 Sep 2024 at 13:36hrs | 456 | by Staff reporter
Bulawayo schools to apply for loans
Bulawayo City Council has given the green light to a new policy allowing its schools to seek loans for developmental projects, provided they cover 60% of the project costs themselves. This decision ai...Published: 16 Sep 2024 at 08:14hrs | 233 | by Staff reporter
Zimra Loses over US$600,000 in fake vehicle import rebate fraud
A massive vehicle import fraud scheme has been uncovered, involving more than 400 fake tax rebate letters issued by a former Zimbabwe Revenue Authority (Zimra) employee, Yvonne Tambudzai Musoni. The f...Published: 16 Sep 2024 at 07:44hrs | 652 | by Staff reporter
Pupil spared jail time for fatal stabbing
A 17-year-old former student of Milton High School narrowly avoided a prison sentence after appearing in the Bulawayo High Court last Thursday for fatally stabbing another 17-year-old boy in Magwegwe ...Published: 15 Sep 2024 at 09:57hrs | 265 | by Staff reporter
Muswere tells Zimbabwe print media to adapt or die
Print media must adapt to technological advancements and artificial intelligence (AI) or face imminent decline, Information, Publicity, and Broadcasting Services Minister Dr. Jenfan Muswere warned at ...Published: 14 Sep 2024 at 12:04hrs | 99 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa caps 6,778 at UZ graduation
In a landmark event on Friday, the University of Zimbabwe celebrated its first cohort of graduates under the innovative Education 5.0 model, with President Emmerson Mnangagwa, the University's Chancel...Published: 13 Sep 2024 at 17:26hrs | 905 | by Staff reporter
SA Rand ignores Pravin Gordhan death
The South African rand has shown steady performance in the wake of the passing of former Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan, a key figure in the country's economic landscape. Gordhan, who served multiple...Published: 13 Sep 2024 at 16:21hrs | 1277 | 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 | 2750 | by Nkosi Moyo
ZiG exchange premium skyrockets
Leading research firms have raised alarm this week over the ballooning exchange premium for the Zimbabwe Gold (ZiG) currency, with parallels being drawn to the collapse of the Zimbabwe dollar. The rap...Published: 13 Sep 2024 at 16:03hrs | 7499 | by Staff reporter
Onias Ndebele dies
Onias Ndebele, the founder of Integrated Digital Security Solutions (IDSS) and a board member of Zimpost, has passed away at the age of 52.Ndebele played a pivotal role in shaping Zimbabwe's c...Published: 13 Sep 2024 at 14:49hrs | 1205 | by Staff reporter
Chiwenga backs ZiG
Zimbabwe's monetary policy framework, coupled with the introduction of a stable currency, the Zimbabwe Gold (ZiG), has fostered transactional simplicity, certainty and predictability in the country's ...Published: 13 Sep 2024 at 13:10hrs | 2078 | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF panics over ZiG collapse
ZANU-PF spokesperson Christopher Mutsvangwa has expressed alarm over the devaluation of the Zimbabwe Gold currency (ZWG) and is urging President Emmerson Mnangagwa to take decisive action. Mutsvangwa ...Published: 13 Sep 2024 at 08:12hrs | 3482 | by Staff reporter
Matinyarare invited to present scientific' evidence against GMOs
Zimbabwean millers have invited activist Rutendo Matinyarare to present scientific evidence supporting his allegations that some of their products contain agents that could cause cancer and HIV....Published: 13 Sep 2024 at 08:07hrs | 501 | by Staff reporter
Bulawayo man reports lawyer to Law Society of Zimbabwe
A Bulawayo resident has lodged a formal complaint alleging severe misconduct and unethical behavior within the legal system, specifically targeting a local lawyer accused of disrupting legal proceedin...Published: 13 Sep 2024 at 08:03hrs | 506 | by Staff reporter
Rutendo Matinyarare leads battle against GMO infiltration in Zimbabwe
Food security and public health in Zimbabwe are increasingly at risk due to the persistent issue of genetically modified organisms (GMOs). Despite a national ban on GMOs, illegal importation of these ...Published: 12 Sep 2024 at 10:06hrs | 886 | by Staff reporter
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 | 1861 | by Staff reporter
Bulawayo malls deserted
Nokulunga Mlalazi, an airtime vendor at Nkulumane Complex in Bulawayo for over two decades, has witnessed the decline of this once-bustling shopping center. Built in the late 1990s by Old Mut...Published: 12 Sep 2024 at 07:13hrs | 1036 | by Staff reporter
The MK Party and the contestation of history
An angel of history is haunting the ANC - the spectre of the historical uMkhonto Wesizwe. The announcement of the MKP on December 16, 2023 by President Jacob Zuma conjured certain spirits or the ghost...Published: 11 Sep 2024 at 20:11hrs | 443 | by Sankara Bizela
Rwodzi summons business tourism stakeholders over Zim MICE value
Tourism and Hospitality Industry Minister, Barbara Rwodzi has courted several stakeholders to consider the potentials which Zimbabwe Meetings, Incentives, Conferences and Exhibitions (Zim MICE) busine...Published: 11 Sep 2024 at 16:00hrs | 829 | by Gideon Madzikatidze in Bulawayo
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 | 2884 | by Stephen Jakes
South Africa energy poverty to deepen
I want to talk to you about the attached report. It is available online.The report is about the future of European competitiveness and outlines a competitiveness strategy for Europe in Septemb...Published: 11 Sep 2024 at 13:45hrs | 204 | by Engineer Matšhela Koko
Farmers demand no amnesty for cattle rustlers
Farmers in Matabeleland have called for cattle rustlers to be excluded from the Presidential amnesty and denied bail, as livestock theft devastates their communities.The call was made during a...Published: 11 Sep 2024 at 12:05hrs | 290 | by Staff reporter
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