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Zimbabwe's US Dollar inflation rises to 2.8%

Zimbabwe's annual inflation rate in United States dollar terms rose to 2.8 percent in May, up from 2.2 percent recorded in April, according to the latest figure

Published: 18 hrs ago | 261 | by Staff reporter

Fierce pushback as Zimbabwe debt riots into dangerous territory

A fierce critic of Zimbabwe's debt management has raised fresh concerns over the credibility and inclusivity of the country's reform agenda, as the African Deve

Published: 18 hrs ago | 269 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe currency gaining public confidence, RBZ

The Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) says confidence in the Zimbabwe Gold (ZiG) currency continues to grow as the economy records significant gains in price stability and exchange rate performance, with the local unit increasingly being used…

Published: 25 May 2026 at 12:37hrs | 232 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe deports 29 undocumented Mozambicans

Zimbabwean authorities have deported 29 undocumented Mozambican nationals after they were intercepted in Chipinge, Mutare and Harare and found to be living in the country illegally.The group was received at the Machipanda Border Post by a …

Published: 25 May 2026 at 12:42hrs | 381 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe ranked among least free countries in SADC

Zimbabwe has been ranked the third least free country in Southern Africa in the latest Freedom House 2026 Freedom in the World report, although it did not make the list of the world's 39 least free nations.According to the report, Zimbabwe…

Published: 25 May 2026 at 12:40hrs | 442 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe confident ahead of UN Security Council vote

Zimbabwe says it is confident of securing enough international support in next week's election for a non-permanent seat on the United Nations Security Council (UNSC), as diplomatic preparations enter their final phase.Foreign Affairs and I…

Published: 24 May 2026 at 13:36hrs | | by Staff reporter

Alarm over rising teen pregnancies in Zimbabwe

Calls are growing for Zimbabwe to urgently expand sexual and reproductive health services for children and adolescents amid rising cases of teenage pregnancies,

Published: 23 May 2026 at 17:03hrs | 386 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe hits 400 000 number plate milestone

Zimbabwe has produced more than 400 000 vehicle number plates since local manufacturing began four years ago, in what authorities describe as a major achievement in the country's import-substitution and industrialisation drive.The developm…

Published: 23 May 2026 at 17:12hrs | 482 | by Staff reporter

Zim to increase LEN roll out as demand sours

Zimbabwe is recording a strong uptake of Lenacapavir (LEN), the long-acting injectable HIV prevention drug, among high-risk populations due to its convenience,

Published: 23 May 2026 at 10:17hrs | 431 | by Staff reporter

South Africa tariffs threaten Zimbabwe's steel boom

Zimbabwe's fast-growing steel industry is facing fresh pressure after South Africa introduced sweeping new import duties on steel and downstream metal products,

Published: 23 May 2026 at 10:14hrs | 553 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe bans foreigners from small-scale gold mining

Zimbabwe has banned foreign companies and individuals from participating in small-scale gold mining in a move aimed at protecting local jobs and strengthening t

Published: 23 May 2026 at 10:13hrs | 434 | by Staff reporter

Fresh land dispute reignites Zimbabwe's property rights debate

A new land dispute in Mashonaland West has emerged after Tendai Musonza, the provincial spokesperson for the Sengezo Tshabangu-led Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC), filed court papers seeking the eviction of a white commercial farmer fr…

Published: 23 May 2026 at 09:56hrs | 208 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe-born refugee becomes Mayor of Medway

A Zimbabwe-born refugee who grew up in poverty relying on charity shops and donated clothes has been elected mayor of Medway, describing the mayoral chain as the "ultimate hand-me-down".Douglas Hamandishe, a Labour councillor and practisin…

Published: 21 May 2026 at 12:39hrs | 1457 | by Staff reporter

Timba hits back at Chamisa

Opposition veteran Jameson Timba has issued a strongly worded statement emphasising collective action in democratic work, amid rising tensions within Zimbabwe's

Published: 21 May 2026 at 12:32hrs | 625 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe edges closer to joining BRICS bank

New Development Bank has officially commenced formal negotiations for Zimbabwe's membership, marking a significant step toward the country's potential access to new international development financing.The development was confirmed by Finan…

Published: 20 May 2026 at 15:28hrs | 378 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe maintains 5% growth projection

Zimbabwe's Minister of Finance, Economic Development and Investment Promotion, Mthuli Ncube, says the country remains on course to achieve around 5% economic growth by the end of 2026 despite increasing global economic uncertainty linked t…

Published: 20 May 2026 at 15:39hrs | 366 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe pushes for direct Dubai - Victoria Falls link

A Zimbabwean delegation is in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) holding negotiations aimed at establishing a direct air route between Dubai and Victoria Falls, in a move designed to boost tourism inflows and strengthen the country's global co…

Published: 19 May 2026 at 22:32hrs | 713 | by Staff reporter

In Zimbabwe, relatives could now be called to donate blood for patients

The Zimbabwe Government says it is working on reforms that would allow relatives and family members to donate blood directly for their loved ones in hospitals as part of efforts to reduce the high cost of blood transfusion services and imp…

Published: 19 May 2026 at 20:17hrs | 580 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe expands AI traffic surveillance

Drivers navigating the busy intersections of Harare and Bulawayo are increasingly encountering sophisticated multi-lens surveillance cameras mounted above refurbished traffic lights as Zimbabwe accelerates its Smart Zimbabwe 2030 programme…

Published: 19 May 2026 at 20:16hrs | 722 | by Staff reporter

Phakel'umthakathi denies claims he married Zimbabwean woman

Actor and anti-immigrant activist Nkosikhona Ndabandaba has dismissed viral social media claims that he is married to a Zimbabwean woman, describing the allegations as false and motivated by jealousy.Ndabandaba, popularly known as "Phakel'…

Published: 19 May 2026 at 08:50hrs | 844 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe-China mineral partnership under scrutiny

Zimbabwe's vast mineral endowment has placed it at the centre of intensifying global competition for strategic resources, with growing demand for lithium, gold, platinum and chrome reshaping investment flows and geopolitical interest in th…

Published: 19 May 2026 at 08:29hrs | 426 | by Staff reporter

Malaba defends judiciary gainst interference claims

RETIRED Chief Justice Luke Malaba has defended Zimbabwe's judiciary against persistent allegations of political interference and corruption, insisting that public confidence in the justice system must be built through evidence-based compla…

Published: 18 May 2026 at 12:51hrs | 566 | by Staff reporter

Wage arrears crisis deepens across Zimbabwe

A growing backlog of unpaid wages is sweeping across Zimbabwe's public and private sectors, with workers in local authorities, state enterprises and parts of the civil service reporting salary arrears ranging from one month to several year…

Published: 17 May 2026 at 15:17hrs | 669 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe's colorful first names that are a mini-narrative of life

Have-A-Look. Handsome. Thanks. Trust. Privilege. Doubt. Problem. Shame. In Zimbabwe, these aren't just random words. They are names chosen with intention in a culture where naming a child goes beyond identity and can offer a snapshot of fa…

Published: 17 May 2026 at 15:01hrs | 526 | by Farai Mutsaka,

Zimbabwe poultry industry tops US$1.2bn

Zimbabwe's poultry industry has surpassed a gross value of US$1,2 billion, underlining the sector's growing contribution to food security, employment creation and economic activity, the Zimbabwe Poultry Association (ZPA) has said.Speaking …

Published: 17 May 2026 at 11:58hrs | 394 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe gold reserves boost confidence in ZiG

Zimbabwe's gold reserves have surged by 198,7 percent to 4,48 tonnes in just two years, strengthening confidence in the country's gold-backed currency, the Zimbabwe Gold (ZiG), amid continued efforts to stabilise the economy.President Emme…

Published: 17 May 2026 at 11:54hrs | | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe govt defends Starlink rollout

The Zimbabwean government has defended the entry of satellite internet provider Starlink, saying increased competition is essential to expanding connectivity and advancing the country's goal of building a digitally driven economy by 2030.T…

Published: 16 May 2026 at 13:53hrs | | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe records Africa's sharpest fuel price hikes

Zimbabwe imposed the steepest fuel price increases in Africa during the latest Middle East oil shock, according to a joint report by four major international institutions examining the economic fallout from tensions linked to the United St…

Published: 16 May 2026 at 11:19hrs | 1297 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe among Africa's most debt-distressed economies

Zimbabwe has fallen deeper into Africa's most dangerous debt category after being listed among the continent's worst debt-distressed economies in a joint report prepared by the United Nations Development Programme, African Union, United Na…

Published: 16 May 2026 at 11:18hrs | 648 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe to recruit 2,000 teachers

THE Treasury has released funds to recruit only 2,000 teachers, a figure far below the estimated 20,000 to 30,000 vacancies currently affecting Zimbabwe's publi

Published: 15 May 2026 at 15:51hrs | 483 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe lost over 65,000 jobs in 3 months

ZIMBABWEAN companies retrenched more than 65,000 workers in just three months last year, exposing deepening pressures in the labour market despite official clai

Published: 15 May 2026 at 15:49hrs | 564 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe signals gradual interest rate cuts

THE Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) is expected to begin gradually reducing interest rates in the coming months as Government seeks to stimulate economic growth while maintaining price stability and single-digit inflation, Finance, Economi…

Published: 15 May 2026 at 10:42hrs | 528 | by Staff reporter

MRP in renewed push for Mthwakazi self-determination

The Mthwakazi Republic Party (MRP) has called on Zimbabwe, the Southern African Development Community (Sadc), the African Union, and the international community to recognise the Mthwakazi self-determination issue as a legitimate political …

Published: 14 May 2026 at 19:23hrs | 927 | by Staff reporter

'Only God can reward nurses,' says Zimbabwean minister

Zimbabwe's Deputy Minister of Health and Child Care, Sleiman Kwidini, has stirred strong reactions after telling nurses that no government or employer can fully compensate their work, insisting that "only God can reward a nurse" as pressur…

Published: 14 May 2026 at 11:02hrs | 742 | by Staff reporter

10-year schedule of Uhuru venues

Zimbabwe has approved a 10-year rotational schedule of venues for its annual Independence Day celebrations, with provinces set to take turns hosting the national event under a structured devolution framework.Skills Audit and Development Mi…

Published: 13 May 2026 at 09:45hrs | 562 | by Staff reporter

Cement demand surge fuels fresh industrial investment

Zimbabwe's rising demand for cement is attracting significant new industrial investment, with Chinese-owned Zhongjin Heli Energy and its subsidiary Jianqiang Cement expanding operations in Hwange as part of efforts to reduce reliance on im…

Published: 12 May 2026 at 19:56hrs | | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe positions as regional steel hub

Dinson Iron and Steel is rapidly becoming one of Zimbabwe's largest industrial operations as the country intensifies efforts toward industrialisation and value addition under the National Development Strategy Two (NDS2). The multi-billion-…

Published: 10 May 2026 at 17:38hrs | 582 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe urges EU to lift remaining sanctions

Zimbabwe has renewed calls for the unconditional removal of the European Union's remaining arms embargo, saying the measure continues to limit the country's full participation in global peace and security efforts.Acting Foreign Affairs and…

Published: 09 May 2026 at 17:16hrs | 676 | by Staff reporter

Biggest obstacle facing ZIG

Zimbabwe's government has acknowledged that public confidence remains the biggest obstacle facing the country's gold-backed currency, the Zimbabwe Gold (ZiG), despite official backing and growing foreign currency reserves.Deputy Finance Mi…

Published: 08 May 2026 at 21:08hrs | 1341 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwean's FlyCristal secures aircraft to begin operations

Zimbabwean start-up airline FlyCristal Airways has reached a major milestone in its growth strategy after securing its first aircraft to commence initial operational services. The carrier has acquired a 19-seater Let L-410 aircraft from Ma…

Published: 08 May 2026 at 15:44hrs | 935 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe dismisses land reform reversal claims

Anxious Jongwe Masuka has strongly dismissed reports suggesting that Zimbabwe's land reform programme is being reversed, describing such claims as "mischievous and misguided."Speaking in Parliament on Wednesday as Acting Leader of Governme…

Published: 08 May 2026 at 12:17hrs | 1026 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe, Botswana vaccinate 72 000 cattle against FMD

Zimbabwe and Botswana have jointly vaccinated more than 72 000 cattle in Matebeleland South under a coordinated cross-border campaign aimed at containing foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) and protecting the region's livestock sector.The five-da…

Published: 08 May 2026 at 12:16hrs | 505 | by Staff reporter

Economists warn Zimbabwe's stability is 'artificial'

Leading economists and banking executives have warned that Zimbabwe's recent economic stability is being sustained through aggressive monetary controls that are squeezing liquidity, weakening businesses and masking deeper structural weakne…

Published: 08 May 2026 at 12:11hrs | 880 | by Staff reporter

Matebeleland's healthcare crisis exposes Zimbabwe's broken promise

Healthcare delivery across Zimbabwe's Matebeleland region continues to expose widening structural weaknesses within the country's public health system, with communities facing persistent shortages of medicines, staff, equipment and accessi…

Published: 07 May 2026 at 21:20hrs | 791 | by Staff reporter

Mnangagwa returning 67 European-owned farms

Zimbabwe will return 67 farms previously seized during the country's controversial land reform programme to nationals from Denmark, Switzerland, Germany and the Netherlands, Agriculture Minister Anxious Masuka has confirmed, marking a sign…

Published: 07 May 2026 at 15:13hrs | 2794 | by Staff reporter

Telecel Zimbabwe's collapse creates unusual investment opportunities

Telecel Zimbabwe, once Zimbabwe's second-largest mobile network operator with nearly two million subscribers and a commanding 15.1 percent market share in 2015, is now operating under voluntary corporate rescue after years of financial dec…

Published: 07 May 2026 at 14:43hrs | 977 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe moves to classify coal as 'special' critical mineral

Zimbabwe is preparing to designate metallurgical coal as a “special critical mineral” in a policy shift aimed at attracting new investment into the country's vast but underutilised coal reserves, amid renewed global debate over the future …

Published: 07 May 2026 at 14:25hrs | 742 | by Staff reporter

Unsafe work practices still driving preventable injuries in Zimbabwe

Unsafe behaviour by workers and weak enforcement of safety standards by employers continue to drive avoidable workplace injuries across Zimbabwe's industrial and commercial sectors, according to the National Social Security Authority (NSSA…

Published: 07 May 2026 at 14:16hrs | | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe blood too costly

The government says it is taking steps to reduce the cost of blood transfusions and improve access to blood services across Zimbabwe, following growing concern that current prices are unaffordable for many patients.The matter was raised in…

Published: 07 May 2026 at 07:50hrs | 572 | by Staff reporter

Ramaphosa distances self from presence of wanted individual during Zimbabwe visit

Cyril Ramaphosa has clarified that he had no prior knowledge of an individual of interest to law enforcement who was reportedly present during his recent working visit to Zimbabwe.The visit, held on Sunday at the invitation of Zimbabwean P…

Published: 07 May 2026 at 07:47hrs | 647 | by Staff reporter

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'Tsvangirai wanted Mthuli Ncube in 2018 Cabinet'

Kaitano Tembo era begins with defeat

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