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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: 16 hrs ago | 169 | 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: 16 hrs ago | 631 | 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: 16 hrs ago | 133 | 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: 16 hrs ago | 443 | 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 | 163 | 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 | 317 | 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 | 142 | 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 | 475 | 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 | 236 | 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 | 277 | 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 | 312 | 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 | 171 | 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 | 958 | 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 | 687 | 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 | | 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 | | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe's gold production reaches all-time high in 2025

ZIMBABWE'S gold production rose by 17 percent to reach an all-time high of 46.7 tonnes in 2025, up from 36.48 tonnes in 2024, Fidelity Gold Refinery (FGR), the country's sole gold buyer, has said.In an interview with state broadcaster Zimb…

Published: 13 Jan 2026 at 19:45hrs | | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe faces severe prison overcrowding

Zimbabwe's prisons are operating at nearly double their official capacity, with an alarming 27,683 inmates currently held in facilities designed for just 17,800, according to an internal memo from Prosecutor General Loice Matanda-Moyo date…

Published: 13 Jan 2026 at 19:03hrs | | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe ranks among world's unhappiest countries again

Zimbabwe has once again been listed among the world's 10 unhappiest countries, according to a recent global report on poverty and wellbeing. The ranking places the country alongside nations such as Afghanistan, South Sudan, and Rwanda, ref…

Published: 13 Jan 2026 at 19:02hrs | 312 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe breaks it's export record

Zimbabwe earned more than US$1 billion in export revenue in November 2025, marking the second consecutive month of record-breaking export earnings, according to data from the Zimbabwe National Statistics Agency (ZimStat).Exports rose to US…

Published: 13 Jan 2026 at 19:00hrs | | by Staff reporter

SA developer to build Mall of Zimbabwe

South African property developer McCormick has announced plans to build the $100-million Mall of Zimbabwe in Borrowdale, Harare, marking one of the largest private retail investments in the country's history.The development is expected to …

Published: 11 Jan 2026 at 21:19hrs | | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe among nations rapidly embracing DeepSeek

Zimbabwe is emerging as one of the African nations rapidly embracing the Chinese-led artificial intelligence (AI) start-up DeepSeek, reflecting the growing uptake of AI technologies across the continent.According to a recent Microsoft repo…

Published: 10 Jan 2026 at 21:40hrs | | by Staff reporter

Poverty pushes Zimbabwe girls into risky survival strategies

In the dusty confines of Checheche Growth Point in Chipinge district, the harsh realities of poverty are playing out in the lives of some of Zimbabwe's most vulnerable girls.At just 16, Chipo's life is marked by responsibilities far beyond…

Published: 10 Jan 2026 at 21:30hrs | | by Staff reporter

US soldier says Zimbabwe's military rigged the elections

A former Zimbabwe National Army (ZNA) officer, now serving in the United States military, has alleged that Zimbabwe's army played a central role in manipulating the 2018 and 2023 presidential elections.Kelvin Muchineripi, who left Zimbabwe…

Published: 09 Jan 2026 at 17:40hrs | | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe secures support of 80 countries in UNSC bid

Zimbabwe has secured the backing of at least 80 countries outside Africa in its campaign for a non-permanent seat on the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) for the 2027–28 term, Foreign Affairs and International Trade Minister Amon Mur…

Published: 09 Jan 2026 at 07:04hrs | | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe dispatches humanitarian aid to Malawi

The Government of Zimbabwe has dispatched a substantial consignment of humanitarian aid to Malawi to assist thousands of families displaced by recent flash floods in the neighbouring country.The aid was officially handed over to Malawi's A…

Published: 08 Jan 2026 at 19:39hrs | | by Staff reporter

Strive Masiyiwa builds solar-powered industrial park in Zimbabwe

AFRICA'S digital and industrial infrastructure push is drawing fresh momentum from Zimbabwe, where Econet InfraCo says it is planning a large-scale, airport-adjacent industrial development backed by renewable energy and data capacity.Econe…

Published: 08 Jan 2026 at 19:34hrs | | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe risks falling behind in global AI revolution

A recent World Bank report has warned that Zimbabwe and other low-income countries risk being left further behind as artificial intelligence rapidly reshapes the global economy.The Digital Progress and Trends Report 2025: Strengthening AI …

Published: 08 Jan 2026 at 19:30hrs | | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe runs out of blood stocks

The National Blood Service Zimbabwe (NBSZ) has issued an urgent appeal for blood donations as the country grapples with critically low supplies, an official has said.Currently, national blood stocks are at alarming levels, ranging from les…

Published: 08 Jan 2026 at 19:26hrs | | by Staff reporter

Border operation nets 25 illegal migrants crossing from Zimbabwe into SA

AT least 25 illegal migrants were arrested after Border Management Authority drones detected them crossing from Zimbabwe into South Africa through bushes near the Beitbridge Border Post.Just as they thought they had entered South Africa, d…

Published: 07 Jan 2026 at 20:14hrs | | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe in talks with Google, Meta

The Government is developing a dedicated programme to enable Zimbabwean digital content creators to monetise their work online, as part of efforts to grow the digital economy under the National Development Strategy 2 (NDS2).Information, Co…

Published: 07 Jan 2026 at 19:50hrs | | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe food security to improve

Zimbabwe's food security situation is expected to improve in the second quarter of the year, buoyed by forecasts of above-average rainfall and the prospects of a favourable 2026 harvest, according to the latest Famine Early Warning Systems…

Published: 07 Jan 2026 at 04:12hrs | | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwean firm to receive $3.6 million locomotives from India

A Zimbabwean private company is set to receive diesel-electric locomotives worth US$3.6 million from India. The locomotives are being supplied by RITES Limited, a globally recognised engineering and consultancy firm specialising in transpo…

Published: 06 Jan 2026 at 07:22hrs | | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe serial killer linked to 19 murder cases

A chilling account of a year-long crime spree in Guruve district unfolded in the Harare Magistrates Court yesterday, as 33-year-old Anymore Zvitsva faced eight counts of murder covering 19 victims - mostly women - as well as two counts of …

Published: 06 Jan 2026 at 05:57hrs | | by Staff reporter

Thunderstorms sweep across Zimbabwe

The Meteorological Services Department (MSD) has issued a warning that unsettled weather is expected to persist following widespread thunderstorms that brought heavy rainfall to parts of the country, including Harare and surrounding provin…

Published: 05 Jan 2026 at 22:08hrs | | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe's unofficial state of survival

Zimbabwe's tragedy has always been written in paradox. A country that once stood as the jewel of southern Africa - with a robust economy, strong institutions and enviable social services - was slowly and deliberately dismantled by politica…

Published: 05 Jan 2026 at 21:35hrs | | by Staff reporter

Even if Mnangagwa developed Zimbabwe to South African standards, he would have failed

There are truths that we all need to understand. I was watching a news bulletin on the state-controlled broadcaster ZBC this evening. To directly receive articles from Tendai Ruben Mbofana, please join his WhatsApp Channel on: ht…

Published: 05 Jan 2026 at 21:26hrs | | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana

32 000 jobs for nurses, doctors

Government has intensified efforts to stabilise and rebuild the public health system, recruiting more than 5 000 health workers last year and unveiling plans to double the national health workforce by 2030, a move expected to create at lea…

Published: 04 Jan 2026 at 10:57hrs | | by Staff reporter

Most dams in Zimbabwe fill up as national average hits 78%

Local businessman Wicknell Chivayo spent New Year's Day with President Emmerson Mnangagwa at the Head of State's rural home in Zvishavane, a visit that underscored what Chivayo described as his close relationship with the presidency.The me…

Published: 04 Jan 2026 at 10:48hrs | | by Staff reporter

New-look Zimbabwe border a hit with tourists

The US$300 million transformation of the Beitbridge Border Post has significantly boosted tourism in Zimbabwe, with regional and international travellers praising the improved efficiency at the country's busiest port of entry, Tourism and …

Published: 22 Dec 2025 at 20:58hrs | | by Staff reporter

Heavy downpours expected across Zimbabwe provinces

The Meteorological Services Department (MSD) has issued a warning of widespread thunderstorms and heavy rainfall across Zimbabwe, urging the public to take precautions as unstable weather conditions continue.In its latest update, the MSD r…

Published: 22 Dec 2025 at 20:51hrs | | by Staff reporter

Chiwenga holding a gun without a bullet

Zimbabwean politics has long been framed through the blunt binary of power and force: the gun versus the vote, coercion versus consent. Yet the ongoing succession battle within Zanu PF suggests a more sobering and contemporary reality - th…

Published: 21 Dec 2025 at 15:28hrs | | by Staff reporter

Chirewa ready to shine in Afcon debut for Zimbabwe

With the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) just 48 hours away, Wolverhampton Wanderers forward Tawanda Chirewa is poised to make his tournament debut, carrying the hopes of a nation eager to see new talent shine on Africa's biggest footba…

Published: 20 Dec 2025 at 14:03hrs | | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe must not have only one domain registrar

ZIMBABWE'S ambition to become a competitive digital economy is under threat from a structural flaw that must be urgently addressed, the risk of placing the entire .zw domain name ecosystem under a single registrar.As chairperson of the Zim…

Published: 20 Dec 2025 at 14:01hrs | | by Jacob Mutisi

Zimbabwe repatriates 1 725 Mozambican refugee

The Government will today begin the voluntary repatriation of 1 724 Mozambican nationals who have been under international protection in Zimbabwe, marking the first such exercise since 1994 when more than 50 000 Mozambicans were returned h…

Published: 19 Dec 2025 at 06:11hrs | | by Staff reporter

Earthquake rattles Zimbabwe's Nyanga

A moderate earthquake measuring 4.2 on the local magnitude scale struck neighbouring Mozambique early Wednesday morning, with tremors felt across parts of Nyanga, Makoni and Macheke, raising concern among residents about their safety.In a …

Published: 19 Dec 2025 at 06:11hrs | | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe flags climate risks

The Government has warned that climate change is posing an escalating direct threat to Zimbabwe's socio-economic development, with its impacts already being felt across key sectors of the economy.Officially opening a post-COP30 stakeholder…

Published: 19 Dec 2025 at 06:09hrs | | by Staff reporter

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Ex‑convict threatens neighbour with death

Soldier bashed for housebreaking

Church leaders urge govt to consult on national policies

Senior citizen bashes herdboy

Stepfather assaults daughter for rejecting his love proposal

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RBZ reduces foreign liabilities to US$2.5 billion

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Restaurants4ED launches feeding programme for Bulawayo's homeless

Benjani to lead Bosso as Senong takes assistant's role

Zimbabwe govt hands over 8 000 Starlink kits to schools

Rangers open preliminary Maswanhise talks

Harare double-storey building to be demolished

Mafume, ex-MP Mashayamombe arrested by Zacc

Chivayo dangled $2 million on Mwaruwari taking charge

Mwonzora seeks talks with Chamisa, Biti ahead of 2028 elections

World Bank ups Zimbabwe's growth forecast to 5%

Makoni bid to block enforcement of English divorce order dismissed

Botswana bans Zimbabwe livestock

Courtney Walsh joins Zimbabwe ahead of T20 World Cup 2026

Woman bashed for demanding extra fees after condom burst

Joyride stops in jail for domestic worker

Mpilo new cancer treatment equipment on it's way

Zimbabwe congratulates Museveni

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Sanyatwe sparks surprise after endorsing ED2030 agenda

Mwonzora accuses MDC rivals of power grab

Zimbabwe's Gold Mafia saga in new twist

Mwaruwari graduates with professional coaching diploma

BAT to halt cigarette production in South Africa

Zimbabwe govt denies grade inflation

ZRP acquires boats, motorcycles, and vehicles to boost operations

US dollar remains dominant as ZiG struggles for relevance

Head robbed of O-Level results

BCC closes section of Jason Moyo Street for rehab

2 Zimbabweans in South African court for smuggling 33 children

HEXCO releases 2025 results with 70% pass rate

Female police officers in Zimbabwe rise into senior positions

Bulawayo blocked drains worsen situation

Mnangagwa's govt rolls out hotlines for potholes reporting

Mafume, ex-MP Mashayamombe arrested by Zacc

Woman bashed for demanding extra fees after condom burst

Head robbed of O-Level results

Mwonzora seeks talks with Chamisa, Biti ahead of 2028 elections

Chivayo dangled $2 million on Mwaruwari taking charge

Botswana bans Zimbabwe livestock

Makoni bid to block enforcement of English divorce order dismissed

US dollar remains dominant as ZiG struggles for relevance

Zimbabwe govt denies grade inflation

BAT to halt cigarette production in South Africa

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