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US announces policy shift on engaging Zimbabwe

The United States has announced a significant transformation in its relationship with Zimbabwe, signalling a shift from decades of donor-dependent engagement to a partnership centred on trade, investment and policy cooperation.US Ambassado…

Published: 11 Dec 2025 at 08:15hrs | 733 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe targets US$25bn livestock sector by 2030

Zimbabwe's livestock sector is set for a major overhaul, with the Zimbabwe Feed and Fodder Multi-stakeholder Platform (ZFFMSP) announcing plans to build the industry into a US$25 billion powerhouse. The initiative aims to strengthen the fe…

Published: 10 Dec 2025 at 06:51hrs | 234 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe's only female cardiothoracic surgeon breaks barriers

When Dr Kudzai Kanyepi became Zimbabwe's first female cardiothoracic surgeon four years ago, the achievement marked a breakthrough in a field long dominated by men. Her qualification placed her among only a handful of women on the continen…

Published: 09 Dec 2025 at 15:39hrs | | by Staff reporter

Why Sweden closed embassies, cut aid to Zimbabwe and other countries

Sweden has announced that it will end long-term development assistance to five countries, including Zimbabwe, Tanzania, Mozambique, Liberia, and Bolivia, effective August 31, 2026. The decision is part of a strategic shift in Sweden's fore…

Published: 09 Dec 2025 at 08:50hrs | | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe ranked among top 10 African countries for road quality

Zimbabwe has earned a spot among the top ten African countries with the best road quality, according to a recent ranking by Pan-African publication The Vanguard. The accolade highlights the country's ongoing efforts to upgrade and modernis…

Published: 09 Dec 2025 at 08:34hrs | 620 | by Staff reporter

Mnangagwa declares zero tolerance for corruption

President Mnangagwa has reaffirmed his government's uncompromising stance against corruption, declaring that graft will not be allowed to slow Zimbabwe's march towards Vision 2030. The President made the remarks in his address to commemora…

Published: 09 Dec 2025 at 06:22hrs | | by Staff reporter

'Let us write a new chapter of China–Zimbabwe cooperation'

All of you present today have long been committed to and actively involved in the development of China–Zimbabwe and China–Africa relations. We gather here to explore the opportunities for China-Zimbabwe cooperation under China's 15th Five-…

Published: 08 Dec 2025 at 14:47hrs | 286 | by Ying Qiang

Cars over Care: Zimbabwe's healthcare crisis exposed

This week, the Ministry of Health and Child Care proudly announced the acquisition of a heart-lung machine and a heater-cooler system for Parirenyatwa Group of Hospitals. On paper, it is a milestone - a step toward strengthening specialise…

Published: 08 Dec 2025 at 07:09hrs | 328 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe's leadership culture is built on survival, not development

Zimbabwe's struggle is not merely economic or infrastructural - it is philosophical. At its core lies a leadership deficit that has become systemic, generational and self-perpetuating. We are governed not by builders of institutions or arc…

Published: 07 Dec 2025 at 07:38hrs | | by Hombarume Mutota

Zimbabwe faces heavy rains, flash flood risk

Travellers heading into Zimbabwe over the festive period have been urged to exercise extreme caution, with meteorological experts predicting intense storms and widespread heavy rainfall across several parts of the country.In a joint adviso…

Published: 07 Dec 2025 at 06:40hrs | 1211 | by Staff reporter

The Mall of Zimbabwe set to be biggest retail investment

WestProp Holdings Limited is positioning its upcoming retail development, The Mall of Zimbabwe, to become the country's largest commercial complex, with an estimated value of US$100 million. The project, which has been in planning for seve…

Published: 06 Dec 2025 at 18:14hrs | 24689 | by Staff reporter

Higher royalties will boost gold smuggling from Zimbabwe

Zimbabwe's small-scale gold producers said government plans to double a mining royalty will deter investment and spur an increase in smuggling of the precious metal."New investment in exploration and mine development will stall," the Zimba…

Published: 05 Dec 2025 at 07:46hrs | | by Staff reporter

Crackdown on unregistered schools

The Government has launched a crackdown on unregistered private schools and colleges operating in Manicaland, citing a need to restore educational standards after the province recorded a disappointing performance in the 2025 Grade Seven ex…

Published: 05 Dec 2025 at 07:38hrs | | by Staff reporter

Spike in severe diabetes cases hits Zimbabwe

Victoria Chitepo Provincial Hospital (VCPH) has raised concern over escalating cases of late-diagnosed diabetes, a trend medical authorities say is fuelling life-threatening complications among patients in Manicaland.Speaking after the hos…

Published: 05 Dec 2025 at 07:35hrs | 303 | by Staff reporter

South Africa at a crossroads: Lessons from Zimbabwe's democratic decline

In the early years of Zimbabwe's independence, anyone predicting the eventual collapse of Robert Mugabe's rule would have been dismissed as a traitor or a doom merchant. Flags were new, rhetoric sounded sincere, and for a brief moment, it …

Published: 05 Dec 2025 at 07:29hrs | 288 | by Staff reporter

'Zimbabwe economy to grow 6%'

Zimbabwe's economy is projected to expand by 6.6% this year, driven by strong performance in agriculture, services, and mining, according to the latest Zimbabwe Economic Update (ZEU). The report, titled Fostering a Business-Enabling Regula…

Published: 05 Dec 2025 at 07:21hrs | 193 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe cracks down on exploitative school fees

The Zimbabwean Government has issued a stern warning to public and private schools illegally charging registration and enrolment fees, describing the practice as exploitative, discriminatory, and in direct violation of national education p…

Published: 05 Dec 2025 at 07:10hrs | | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe police deploys body cameras to its officers nationwide

The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) has begun issuing body-worn cameras to officers across the country as part of efforts to modernise policing and strengthen accountability.The development follows the recent introduction of the Smart Traff…

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

World Bank says Zimbabwe's near-term economic outlook positive

Zimbabwe's near-term economic outlook is positive with growth anticipated to remain at 5 percent in 2026, the World Bank said Tuesday.According to the Zimbabwe Economic Update released by the World Bank in Harare, Zimbabwe's capital, the c…

Published: 04 Dec 2025 at 07:29hrs | | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe braces for severe storms, flooding

The Meteorological Services Department (MSD) and the Department of Civil Protection have issued a joint severe weather alert, warning of intense thunderstorms, heavy rainfall, and potential flooding across several provinces from yesterday …

Published: 04 Dec 2025 at 07:28hrs | 533 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe's inflation continues downward trend

Zimbabwe's monthly and annual inflation rates continued to decline in November, reflecting the effects of the central bank's tight monetary policy measures. The Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe has maintained a restrictive stance since last year, …

Published: 04 Dec 2025 at 07:15hrs | | by Staff reporter

TB stigma remains high in Zimbabwe

Zimbabwe has made significant strides in reducing the national tuberculosis (TB) burden, yet stigma surrounding the disease remains alarmingly high, outpacing HIV-related stigma. Health experts are calling on the media to play a more activ…

Published: 04 Dec 2025 at 07:13hrs | | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe trials locally-produced hard wheat

Zimbabwe is moving to begin cultivating hard wheat varieties after local seed producers achieved a breakthrough in developing seed suitable for domestic production, a Cabinet minister has revealed.The development comes on the back of a rec…

Published: 03 Dec 2025 at 08:03hrs | 323 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe's 'bumper maize harvest' that never was

Zimbabwe's maize market has been thrown into disarray, just weeks after the government imposed a ban on imports citing a record 2024-25 harvest. In late August,

Published: 03 Dec 2025 at 07:44hrs | 364 | by Staff reporter

'Zimbabwe banking sector safe, sound, well capitalised'

Finance, Economic Development and Investment Promotion Minister Professor Mthuli Ncube says Zimbabwe's banking sector remains stable, well-capitalised and free from financial stress, supported by strong foreign currency buffers and sustain…

Published: 02 Dec 2025 at 16:14hrs | | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe's mineral exports to hit US$6,5 billion mark

Zimbabwe's mining sector is poised for a strong rebound in 2026, with the Chamber of Mines of Zimbabwe (CoMZ) projecting exports of up to US$6,5 billion and ind

Published: 24 Nov 2025 at 05:57hrs | | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe approves experimental HIV prevention injection

Zimbabwe has cleared the use of Lenacapavir, a long-acting injectable medicine for HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP), marking a major advancement in the country's HIV prevention efforts. The Medicines Control Authority of Zimbabwe (MCAZ)…

Published: 24 Nov 2025 at 05:34hrs | | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe among countries losing the most purchasing power

Zimbabwe, Sudan and Burundi have been listed among the countries losing the most purchasing power in 2025, as high inflation drives up prices and reduces the value of money.Using projected inflation rates from the International Monetary Fu…

Published: 22 Nov 2025 at 18:03hrs | | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe launches new airline

Zimbabwe has ushered in a new era of domestic aviation with the launch of RIDA Falcon Air, a new airline that commenced its inaugural flight between Harare and

Published: 22 Nov 2025 at 12:54hrs | | by Staff reporter

UK cleric praises Zimbabweans' resilience

UNITED KINGDOM-BASED International Minister's Forum head, Apostle George Kolou, has applauded Zimbabweans for their resilience amid decades of political and socio-economic challenges, saying the nation's spirit remains unbroken despite end…

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

Dangote has renewed confidence in Zimbabwe

Africa's richest man, Aliko Dangote, has announced plans to invest over US$1 billion in Zimbabwe, citing improved transparency and a more investor-friendly business climate - a stark contrast to his first attempt nearly a decade ago that c…

Published: 12 Nov 2025 at 16:41hrs | | by Staff reporter

South Africa & Zimbabwe; Collapsed governments; What is next?

What next for South Africa, what next for Zimbabwe? The aspirations of the people's freedom and independence have been thwarted by organisations that purported to be genuine fosters of UHURU: ANC and Zanu PF failed dismally to rise above c…

Published: 27 Oct 2025 at 07:09hrs | | by Nomazulu Thata

Zimbabwe fires coach Michael Nees

The Zimbabwe Football Association (ZIFA) has officially sacked German coach Michael Nees following a marathon meeting of the executive and technical committee, ending the German's troubled tenure with immediate effect.Nees, appointed in Ju…

Published: 23 Oct 2025 at 07:59hrs | | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe seeks to boost tobacco value addition

ZIMBABWE, one of Africa's largest tobacco producers, aims to leverage its booming trade with China to increase tobacco production and promote value addition, a senior government official has said.Minister of Lands, Agriculture, Fisheries, …

Published: 20 Oct 2025 at 07:17hrs | | by Staff reporter

SA can no longer afford to ignore Zimbabwe's accelerated descent

The South African government and its people face a host of pressing domestic challenges – from unemployment to corruption to crime.Yet, as the country demonstrated through its courageous decision to take Israel to the International Court o…

Published: 19 Oct 2025 at 07:09hrs | | by Staff reporter

IMF's Bangladesh economists must stay out of Zimbabwe

The International Monetary Fund's (IMF) latest report on Zimbabwe's economy follows a familiar script - polite praise for modest progress, followed by subtle warnings and prescriptive reforms that often do more harm than good. At the heart…

Published: 08 Oct 2025 at 17:08hrs | | by Changamire Dombo

Zimbabwe has one of the most unequal societies in the world

I HAVE often told foreign diplomats who are assigned to serve their countries in Zimbabwe and to visiting specialists, that we specialise in confusing foreigners. But this confusion is found even among our own people and Government. So her…

Published: 07 Oct 2025 at 18:54hrs | | by Eddie Cross

Zimbabwe's fee cuts are welcome

Zimbabwe's recent announcement of sweeping reductions to transport?related fees and levies - halving parking, clamping and towing fines, slashing the cost of vehicle number plates from US$500 to US$50, and repealing a US$23,000 transit fue…

Published: 13 Sep 2025 at 16:16hrs | | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana

Zimbabwe's real problem isn't tinted windows

Only in Zimbabwe can a government decree be born in the morning and die by sundown. On Tuesday, Presidential Affairs secretary Tafadzwa Muguti thundered against tinted windows, ordering citizens to strip them off or risk having police smas…

Published: 04 Sep 2025 at 06:42hrs | | by Staff reporter

Zvigananda laugh while words replace justice in Zimbabwe

In Zimbabwe, corruption is no longer an occasional scandal; it has become a daily torment. Every time Vice-President Constantino Chiwenga steps up to speak, Zimbabweans are treated to fiery speeches condemning zvigananda â€” the corrupt fe…

Published: 23 Aug 2025 at 17:01hrs | | by Staff reporter

Are Zimbabwe economic growth rates real?

Every year, the Zimbabwean government and multilateral financial institutions project that the economy will grow by huge margins, yet the current economic situation does not meaningfully change, and if it does at all, it is marginal and ne…

Published: 21 Aug 2025 at 12:08hrs | | by Delani Mangena

Starlink users in Zimbabwe pay USD$5 regulatory fee

The launch of Starlink in Zimbabwe was initially met with excitement, promising high-speed, reliable, and affordable internet in a country long plagued by erratic connectivity and steep costs. However, that optimism is being tempered by re…

Published: 17 Aug 2025 at 11:43hrs | 226 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe has tragically become a lootocracy

Zimbabwe has been reduced to a shadow of its former promise - a jewel of Africa, a nation of hope and prosperity now lies bruised and exploited under the weight of a political elite that robs its people with impunity.Our country has tragic…

Published: 16 Aug 2025 at 15:22hrs | | by Jacob Mutisi

Chevron's shoddy performance blamed on regionalism, tribalism

In the aftermath of yet another dismal showing by Zimbabwe's senior men's cricket team, The Chevrons, a Harare-based lawyer has formally petitioned the Sports a

Published: 10 Aug 2025 at 09:21hrs | 62 | by Staff reporter

How Britain plans to keep Zimbabwe poor

After decades of isolation, Britain has returned to Zimbabwe - not with apologies, but with a billion-dollar shopping list and a polished script about "mutual benefit." At the centre of the conversation? Lithium. Suddenly, Zimbabwe's lithi…

Published: 09 Aug 2025 at 13:25hrs | | by Sizwe SikaMusi

New Zealand crushes Zimbabwe

Match summary: New Zealand 601 for 3 (Ravindra 165*, Conway 153, Nicholls 150*, Muzarabani 1-101) lead Zimbabwe 125 by 476 runsNew Zealand took a stranglehold o

Published: 09 Aug 2025 at 12:14hrs | | by Staff reporter

How Mutare and Manicaland were annexed from the Portuguese

First - a tributeIn carrying out the background research I have been greatly impressed by the articles written by J.C. Barnes, who taught at Umtali Boys' High School and published both in Rhodesiana and Zuro â€“ the Magazine of the History…

Published: 08 Aug 2025 at 20:43hrs | | by Zimfieldguide

6 paradoxes defining Zimbabwe's current reality

Zimbabwe is a nation that is steeped in contradictions. In my time observing the political, social, and economic landscape, I've come to realize that the country is grappling with paradoxes that reveal deep tensions within its system. Thes…

Published: 03 Aug 2025 at 11:31hrs | | by Adapted from Rev Dr Kenneth Mtata x account

Used tyres are a deadly gamble Zimbabwe cannot afford

In Zimbabwe - and much of Africa - the used car market continues to dominate over brand-new vehicle sales, driven largely by affordability. While this reality is understandable, it should never be mirrored in our attitude towards one of th…

Published: 03 Aug 2025 at 11:16hrs | | by Staff reporter

My take on Tendai Biti and the scarcity of visionaries

Biti, by all means, embodies the archetype of the political activist: vocally critical of power, sharply articulate, and willing to agitate against institutional decay. He thrives on confrontation with the state apparatus, and in this rega…

Published: 30 Jul 2025 at 09:55hrs | | by Charline P Chikomo

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RTG evicts chiefs awaiting Mnangagwa's US$1,500 christmas stipends

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US announces policy shift on engaging Zimbabwe

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