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Zimbabwe proposes maize price of US$380/MT

Government has proposed a planning price of US$380 per metric tonne for maize and traditional grains for the 2025/26 cropping season, a slight increase from the current US$376/MT. The adjustment is intended to help farmers make informed pr…

Published: 17 Sep 2025 at 08:24hrs | 162 | by Staff reporter

Gold prices hit record high

Zimbabwe's gold miners are celebrating as local gold prices hit record levels on 9 September 2025, according to the latest mining sector data.Fidelity Gold Refinery (FGR) reported a top rate of US$110.36 per gram (US$3,431.66 per ounce) fo…

Published: 11 Sep 2025 at 09:56hrs | 109 | by Staff reporter

Econet doubles 5G coverage and price ahead of Victoria Falls Marathon

Econet Wireless Zimbabwe has reaffirmed its commitment to the internationally acclaimed Victoria Falls Marathon by unveiling a major digital infrastructure upgrade ahead of this year's event, set for Sunday, July 6, 2025.With thousands of …

Published: 05 Jul 2025 at 14:55hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter

'No government funding, equipment for Hwange'

The government has acknowledged its failure to fully deliver devolution funds and essential equipment to Hwange Rural District Council (RDC) and other local authorities, a matter raised in the National Assembly this week.Local Government a…

Published: 17 Jun 2025 at 07:31hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter

Concerns over high cost of blood in Zimbabwe

Zimbabwe faces a critical health challenge as the high cost of blood continues to contribute to poverty-related deaths and acts as a significant barrier preventing many ordinary citizens from accessing essential health services.The country…

Published: 17 Jun 2025 at 07:30hrs | 168 | by Staff reporter

VFEX sees massive jump in Q1 turnover

The Victoria Falls Stock Exchange (VFEX) recorded a significant jump in trading activity during the first quarter of 2025, with market turnover reaching US$58.5 million â€” a 383 percent increase from US$12.11 million recorded in the same …

Published: 28 Apr 2025 at 12:09hrs | | by Staff reporter

Cotton farmers want immediate price talks

Zimbabwean cotton farmers are pressing the Agriculture Marketing Authority (AMA) to urgently initiate price negotiations for the 2025 marketing season, warning that any further delay could trigger widespread side marketing as harvesting be…

Published: 28 Apr 2025 at 12:08hrs | 43 | by Staff reporter

Fuel price hike expected this month

In March 2025, Zimbabwean consumers will see a slight increase in petrol prices, with the price per litre rising to US$1.54 from US$1.53 in February. On the other hand, diesel prices have experienced a slight decrease, dropping to US$1.55 …

Published: 07 Mar 2025 at 10:38hrs | | by Staff reporter

Fuel price decrease brings welcome relief to SA consumers

Consumers in South Africa will be able to stretch their rands a little further this month after the fuel price decreases were announced this past week.The Department of Mineral Resources and Energy (DMRE) dropped the prices of both grades …

Published: 08 Sep 2024 at 09:39hrs | 121 | by Staff reporter

ZiG helps maintain price stability in Zimbabwe

The price of basic commodities in Zimbabwe has remained stable in both ZiG and US dollar terms, with the local currency slightly appreciating against the US dollar due to government fiscal and monetary interventions. Information, Publicity…

Published: 03 Jul 2024 at 10:25hrs | | by Staff reporter

Zimbabweans should brace for more price hikes

Government on Tuesday last week promulgated Statutory Instrument 10A of 2024 to re-introduce duty on basic commodities.The affected commodities include maize meal, milk, sugar, rice, flour, salt, bath soap, laundry soap, washing powder and…

Published: 05 Feb 2024 at 04:12hrs | 14 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe exempts VAT on basic goods amid price hike concerns

The Zimbabwean government has revised taxes on basic goods, which were introduced in the 2024 national budget, amid rising price hike concerns.In a statement on Monday night, Zimbabwe's Minister of Finance, Economic Development and Investm…

Published: 10 Jan 2024 at 05:57hrs | 19 | by Staff reporter

Mnangagwa's govt in umpteenth warning on price hikes

GOVERNMENT has for the umpteenth time warned the business community against hiking pricing during the festive season as it works with industry to make sure that there are no shortages during the year-end period.In a statement over the week…

Published: 18 Dec 2023 at 04:55hrs | 22 | by Staff reporter

Baker's Inn slashes bread prices

Baker's Inn Bakery has reduced the price of bread alleviating the strain on the pockets of Zimbabweans.In an era where rising costs have become the norm, Baker's Inn, has emerged as a knight in shining armour by slashing bread prices, maki…

Published: 07 Jul 2023 at 07:36hrs | 23 | by Staff reporter

Vendor in Zimbabwe bludgeoned to death "for overpricing"

ENRAGED over "high prices" two men beat a vendor with a hammer and sticks, resulting in his death after he was admitted to Mpilo Central Hospital.Confirming the incident which occurred in Cowdray Park Suburb on 21 June at around 8 PM, Acti…

Published: 28 Jun 2023 at 20:25hrs | 25 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe price manipulators to be locked up

EVIL machinations from the country's detractors to reverse successes registered by the Second Republic through asymmetrical warfare in the form of currency manipulation and price distortions will come to naught with perpetrators being brou…

Published: 14 Jun 2023 at 06:32hrs | 15 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe ups tempo on debt resolution

President Mnangagwa's scheduled engagements at the African Development Bank (AfDB)'s annual meetings in Sharm el-Sheik, Egypt, this week will add impetus to Zimbabwe's arrears clearance and debt resolution programme, it has been learnt.As …

Published: 21 May 2023 at 08:02hrs | 13 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe govt takes price madness head-on

Government, whose responsibility is to protect the consumer and ensure stability, will "take all measures necessary", including painful ones if need be, to ensure price stability, the President has said.Business, he added, was seemingly sq…

Published: 21 May 2023 at 08:02hrs | 22 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe price spikes spook consumers

A NEW wave of price hikes, triggered by the plummeting local currency on the parallel market, has thrown many consumers off balance.As of yesterday, the local currency was trading between $1 800 and $2 100 to the greenback on the black mar…

Published: 26 Apr 2023 at 06:35hrs | | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe telcos in another staggered price review

ZIMBABWE'S main telecommunication companies are set for another price adjustment on April 1, 2023, as operator battle to offset rising operational costs.The telecoms industry will review tariffs by 50%, following a similar price adjustment…

Published: 21 Mar 2023 at 20:24hrs | | by Staff reporter

Price controls backfires in Zimbabwe

MANUFACTURERS and retailers have reportedly deliberately stopped supplying basic commodities such as mealie-meal, cooking oil and sugar, resulting in shortages as government's pricing regulations begin to backfire.Last week, President Emme…

Published: 05 Jul 2022 at 07:05hrs | 12 | by Staff reporter

Bread prices set to drop?

BREAD prices are set to drop after the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) pledged to prioritise foreign currency allotments to the National Bakers Association of Zimbabwe to facilitate the importation of wheat and procurement of fuel.This come…

Published: 21 Jun 2022 at 06:37hrs | 10 | by Staff reporter

Mnangagwa turns to Polad for economic solutions

EMBATTLED President Emmerson Mnangagwa has turned to Political Actors Dialogue (Polad) members to help him arrest the economic turmoil characterised by sky-rocketing prices of goods and services.Speaking after meeting the Polad principals …

Published: 21 May 2022 at 18:02hrs | 37 | by Staff reporter

Mnangagwa blocks another fuel price increase

PRESIDENT Mnangagwa has directed the Government to enforce domestic remedies, including a reduction of duty on petroleum products, to control the price of fuel which went up last week on account of geopolitical factors caused by the Russia…

Published: 13 Mar 2022 at 08:01hrs | 8 | by Staff reporter

Vigilance paramount as 4th wave sweeps

ALL indications are that we are faced with a fourth and possibly deadly wave of the Covid-19 with disastrous consequences for both the national economy and human life. Official statistics point to a sharp rise in new infections of both the…

Published: 05 Dec 2021 at 06:07hrs | 18 | by Staff reporter

Scottish MP wears Mnangagwa scarf

A Scottish MP photographed wearing President Emmerson Mnangagwa's signature scarf with Zimbabwean colours says she "deplores" the Zanu-PF government.Zimbabwe-born Maggie Chapman said she was deceived by Zanu-PF supporters who approached he…

Published: 05 Nov 2021 at 17:14hrs | 19 | by Staff reporter

'Data price must fall'

NATIONAL Arts Council of Zimbabwe director, Nicholas Moyo has called on internet service providers in the country to reduce their tariffs for the survival of the arts sector as artistes are relying solely on them during this difficult Covi…

Published: 20 Jan 2021 at 06:53hrs | 19 | by Staff reporter

Social media to blame for fuel price hikes: Govt

ENERGY minister Fortune Chasi and Reserve Bank governor John Mangudya yesterday blamed the social media for spreading false narratives about the fuel situation, resulting in panic-buying and contributing to rises in prices of basic commodi…

Published: 31 May 2019 at 18:20hrs | 16 | by Staff reporter

Price controls are back

THE Government is crafting a pricing model aimed at benchmarking most goods especially basic commodities sold by retailers as it moves to protect citizens against the prevailing wanton price increases, a Cabinet Minister said.In an intervi…

Published: 28 Apr 2019 at 07:37hrs | 1424 | by Staff reporter

Delta Corp volumes drop on price hikes

BEVERAGES producer, Delta Corporation, has recorded subdued volume performance for the quarter ended March 31, 2019 amid declining demand due to price increases. In a trading update for the period under review, the corporation's company se…

Published: 26 Apr 2019 at 07:12hrs | 1353 | by Staff reporter

Of market forces and price hikes

Not too long ago, three months ago in fact, fuel in Zimbabwe was cheaper than bottled water and flights from the country were some of the cheapest around. This was thanks to a fixed exchange rate that kept prices artificially low and stabl…

Published: 23 Apr 2019 at 07:13hrs | 471 | by newZWire

No fuel price hikes, says Jorum Gumbo

Government has no intention of adjusting current fuel prices, a Cabinet Minister has said, dismissing claims on social media that fuel prices will go up next week.Energy and Power Development Minister Jorum Gumbo said Government had no int…

Published: 05 Apr 2019 at 17:30hrs | 27 | by Staff reporter

Hefty fines for price hikes

Retailers and manufacturers who increase prices of goods and services without justification will face heavy Government fines under a new consumer protection law that fosters fair business practices.Cabinet recently approved principles of t…

Published: 28 Oct 2018 at 09:11hrs | 3523 | by Staff reporter

Hefty fines for price hikes

Retailers and manufacturers who increase prices of goods and services without justification will face heavy Government fines under a new consumer protection law that fosters fair business practices.Cabinet recently approved principles of t…

Published: 21 Oct 2018 at 15:27hrs | 2831 | by Staff reporter

Price hikes spark outrage

PRICES of basic commodities have been going up since last week and parents are struggling to buy necessities for their children who start school tomorrow. Goods that include rice, cooking oil, cereals, sugar, washing powder, lotions, toile…

Published: 03 Sep 2018 at 06:19hrs | 16 | by Staff reporter

Paying price of underestimating 'EDiots'

The tragedy which happened in Harare this week was not only completely unconscionable, but most preventable.The State, on the one hand, should not have unleashed soldiers on the streets, resulting in six civilians being shot dead. I believ…

Published: 03 Aug 2018 at 07:26hrs | 16 | by Conway Tutani

Fuel prices skyrocket

THE Zimbabwe Energy Regulatory Authority (Zera) has blamed skyrocketing fuel prices on the surge in crude oil prices in recent weeks.Petrol prices have gone up from $1,33 to between $1,39 and $1,40 a litre while that of diesel has shot up …

Published: 13 May 2018 at 11:53hrs | 16 | by staff reporter

Time we name, shame authors of price hikes

It is high time consumers come out in defence of their rights as they name and shame unscrupulous businesses in the wake of the recent price hikes that President Robert Mugabe has described as acts of sabotage. It is disheartening to note …

Published: 28 Sep 2017 at 06:42hrs | 165 | by Chido Chikuni

Zimbabwe Cricket World Cup team profile

OverviewAfter years of mismanagement which saw the exodus of their best players, Zimbabwe are finally undergoing something of a resurgence. A revamp of the domestic structure over the past two years has given a young base of players the op…

Published: 03 Feb 2011 at 19:29hrs | | by Byo24News

Zimbabwe to host Africom Zim Open golf tourney

Zimbabwe  will host some of the continent's best golfers this week when the 2011 Africom Zim Open, the premier golfing event in the country, explodes into life with a qualifying tournament at Chapman Golf Club in Harare on Tuesday.&nb…

Published: 21 Jan 2011 at 18:55hrs | | by Byo24News

Sean Ervine in Zimbabwe's finalised World Cup squad

Sean Ervine will return to international duty with Zimbabwe at the World Cup after being included in the finalised squad of 15 for the tournament, which starts on February 19. Elton Chigumbura will captain an evenly-spread group that inclu…

Published: 13 Jan 2011 at 11:07hrs | 31 | by ESPN

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