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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 | | 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 | | 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 | | 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 | 617 | 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 | | 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 | | 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 | 576 | 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 | 474 | 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 | 2408 | 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 | 686 | 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 | 465 | 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 | 168 | 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 | 316 | 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 | 391 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe part of a joint bid to co-host 2028 AFCON

Zimbabwe is among six Southern African countries set to join South Africa in a joint bid to co-host the 2028 Africa Cup of Nations, South Africa's Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture Gayton McKenzie has announced.The proposed co-hosting ar…

Published: 06 May 2026 at 12:51hrs | 520 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe engages SA over xenophobia fears

The Zimbabwean government has moved to reassure citizens living in South Africa that their safety is not under immediate threat following renewed concerns over xenophobic tensions targeting foreign nationals.The issue was raised in the Sen…

Published: 06 May 2026 at 11:09hrs | 342 | by Staff reporter

Lobby group warns of rising gun crime risk in Zimbabwe

A Zimbabwean civic organisation, the Xikolokolo Lobby Group, has petitioned Parliament calling for urgent tightening of firearm laws, warning that weak enforcement could lead to a rise in gun-related crime.The petition, submitted on 17 Apr…

Published: 06 May 2026 at 11:02hrs | 249 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe tourism earnings surge 14% in Q1

Zimbabwe's tourism sector recorded strong growth in the first quarter of 2026, with receipts rising 14 percent to US$251 million, up from US$221 million in the same period last year, signalling a robust post-pandemic recovery.Latest figure…

Published: 06 May 2026 at 11:19hrs | 310 | by Staff reporter

Zambia's cheaper fuel passes through Zimbabwe first

Zimbabwe continues to rank as the most expensive fuel market in the region despite serving as a key transit corridor for petroleum products destined for landlocked Zambia, according to recent pricing and logistics data for April 2026.Fuel …

Published: 05 May 2026 at 13:04hrs | 1243 | by Staff reporter

Counterfeit goods flood Zimbabwe

A new study has revealed that a majority of Zimbabweans are purchasing counterfeit products, highlighting the scale of a growing informal market challenge that authorities are struggling to contain.The survey, conducted by Topline Research…

Published: 05 May 2026 at 12:56hrs | 808 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe MPs push for AI in govt tenders to curb corruption

Zimbabwe's public procurement system could be on the brink of its most significant reform in years, as lawmakers push to introduce artificial intelligence (AI) into the awarding of government contracts - a process long criticised for ineff…

Published: 05 May 2026 at 12:55hrs | 381 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe export earnings jump 59%

Zimbabwe recorded a sharp rise in export earnings in the first quarter of 2026, with inflows increasing by 59 percent year-on-year, according to the latest Zimbabwe Trade Outlook Report.The report shows exports grew to over US$2.7 billion,…

Published: 04 May 2026 at 19:24hrs | 595 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe eyes new wheat record

Zimbabwe has officially commenced its 2026 winter cropping season, with authorities expressing confidence in another strong wheat harvest as planting progresses nationwide.The government is targeting 662 500 tonnes of wheat this season, su…

Published: 04 May 2026 at 19:17hrs | 626 | by Staff reporter

Something is brewing in Zimbabwe

An unannounced visit by South African President Cyril Ramaphosa to Zimbabwe has sparked political speculation after he was hosted by President Emmerson Mnangagwa at his private Precabe Farm in Kwekwe, where several influential business fig…

Published: 03 May 2026 at 18:45hrs | 3638 | by Staff reporter

Chiwenga coup hopes dampened by Ramaphosa visit

Hopes of a military coup against President Emmerson Mnangagwa have reportedly been dampened following assurances from South African leader Cyril Ramaphosa that Pretoria would not support any unconstitutional change of government in Zimbabw…

Published: 03 May 2026 at 18:39hrs | 3135 | by Staff reporter

Ramaphosa's Zimbabwe trip raises eyebrows

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa made an unannounced visit to Zimbabwe, where he was hosted by President Emmerson Mnangagwa at his private farm in Kwekwe, in a trip that has sparked political and business speculation.While initial r…

Published: 03 May 2026 at 18:30hrs | 1267 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe creates half a million jobs in the past 2 years

Zimbabwe has created close to half a million jobs over the past two years, with official data showing strong growth in formal employment and business activity, according to the National Social Security Authority (NSSA).The figures indicate…

Published: 03 May 2026 at 09:31hrs | 730 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe to roll out training for small-scale miners

The Zimbabwean government has announced plans to roll out a nationwide training programme for small-scale miners as part of efforts to formalise the sector and boost gold production.Mines Minister Polite Kambamura revealed the initiative w…

Published: 02 May 2026 at 20:16hrs | | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe women's topflight league in false start

The 2026 season of the Zimbabwe Women Premier Soccer League (ZWPSL) has stumbled out of the blocks after one of its opening fixtures was abandoned due to a lack of mandatory match-day requirements.A scheduled clash between Rise of Hope and…

Published: 02 May 2026 at 20:13hrs | | by Staff reporter

ILO salutes Zimbabwean workers' resilience

The International Labour Organization (ILO) has commended Zimbabwean workers for their resilience in the face of mounting economic challenges, while warning that many continue to struggle to meet basic needs.Speaking during International W…

Published: 02 May 2026 at 20:12hrs | | by Staff reporter

LPG uptake doubles in Zimbabwe

Zimbabwe is experiencing a sharp rise in liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) usage as households increasingly shift away from unreliable electricity supplies, with regulators describing the trend as a positive step toward easing pressure on the …

Published: 02 May 2026 at 20:02hrs | | by Staff reporter

UN Tourism Secretary-General jets into Zimbabwe

United Nations Tourism Secretary-General Shaikha Al Nowais has arrived in Zimbabwe ahead of two major international conferences focused on sustainable tourism and women's empowerment.Zimbabwe is hosting the 23rd United Nations Tourism Comm…

Published: 28 Apr 2026 at 20:08hrs | | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe projects bumper harvest

Zimbabwe is projecting a strong 2025/2026 agricultural season, but outstanding payments to farmers continue to reflect liquidity pressures across the sector.According to Cabinet notes, the government has approved an update on the 2025/2026…

Published: 28 Apr 2026 at 20:00hrs | 418 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe's inflation rises to 2,8%

Zimbabwe's year-on-year inflation rose to 2.8% in April 2026, up from 2% in March, driven largely by rising import costs linked to global market disruptions, including tensions in the Middle East affecting energy prices.The figures were re…

Published: 28 Apr 2026 at 07:38hrs | | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe enters lithium value-addition era

Zimbabwe has reached a major mining milestone after the Arcadia Lithium Project recorded its first export of lithium sulphate, marking the country's - and Africa's - first production of a lithium salt.The development signals a decisive shi…

Published: 27 Apr 2026 at 18:50hrs | | by Staff reporter

Another coup emerging in Zimbabwe?

Prominent publisher Trevor Ncube has raised fresh concerns over Zimbabwe's political trajectory, warning that the country may be drifting toward conditions similar to those that led to the removal of former President Robert Mugabe in 2017.…

Published: 27 Apr 2026 at 10:29hrs | | by Staff reporter

Fuel shock drives Zimbabwe inflation higher

Zimbabwe's inflation is accelerating across both currencies, signalling broad cost-of-living pressure rather than instability in the local unit, the Zimbabwe Gold (ZiG).Latest data from Zimbabwe National Statistics Agency shows ZiG annual …

Published: 27 Apr 2026 at 11:28hrs | | by Staff reporter

Chiwenga is the next President of the Republic of Zimbabwe

General Constantino Chiwenga is the next President of the Republic of Zimbabwe. Not maybe. Not possibly. Not if circumstances permit. Not subject to amendment bills, parliamentary arithmetic, or the preferences of commercial networks that …

Published: 26 Apr 2026 at 12:34hrs | | by Lieutenant General Winston Sigauke Mapuranga

How Zimbabweans are losing their WhatsApp accounts to simple scams

This has happened to someone we know. Lots of Zimbabweans are falling victim to a a scam targeting users of WhatsApp. This is a simple social engineering trick that exploits trust and panic.The scam often begins innocently. A victim receiv…

Published: 25 Apr 2026 at 17:12hrs | | by Engineer Jacob Kudzayi Mutisi

Zimbabweans hold power to account online

Zimbabwe's evolving digital landscape is once again asserting its influence, this time through intense public scrutiny of Constitutional Amendment Bill No. 3. What might once have moved quietly through Parliament has instead been thrust in…

Published: 24 Apr 2026 at 10:41hrs | 513 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe, Botswana agree to scrap passports in phased approach

Zimbabwe and Botswana have agreed to work towards scrapping passport requirements for citizens travelling between the two countries, in favour of using national identity documents under a phased integration plan aimed at enhancing free mov…

Published: 24 Apr 2026 at 10:06hrs | | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe lithium miners call for tax relief

Zimbabwe's fast-growing lithium sector is facing mounting pressure as producers warn that a heavy tax burden and rising operational costs could undermine the country's ambitious beneficiation drive.With major projects taking shape at Arcad…

Published: 24 Apr 2026 at 09:57hrs | | by Staff reporter

EU, Germany back Zimbabwe's US$2.37bn aquaculture drive

The European Union and Germany have significantly expanded support for Zimbabwe's aquaculture sector, backing a major €207 million programme aimed at strengthening sustainable agricultural value chains and boosting fish production across t…

Published: 24 Apr 2026 at 10:40hrs | | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe records 115 days without load shedding

Zimbabwe's power sector has reached a significant milestone, recording over 115 consecutive days without load shedding, as a combination of increased generation capacity, tariff reforms, regional imports and private sector participation st…

Published: 21 Apr 2026 at 14:08hrs | | by Staff reporter

'Zimbabwe-Russia ties to deepen'

Emmerson Mnangagwa has said Zimbabwe and Russia will continue strengthening long-standing relations spanning trade, political cooperation and the health sector, following a farewell courtesy call from outgoing Russian ambassador to Zimbabw…

Published: 21 Apr 2026 at 13:31hrs | 390 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe moves to introduce 50-year land-use masterplan

The Government is developing a 50-year national land-use masterplan aimed at curbing unplanned developments on prime agricultural land and restoring long-term order in Zimbabwe's spatial planning system.The initiative, announced by Lands a…

Published: 21 Apr 2026 at 12:35hrs | | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe to unveil AI farming revolution

Zimbabwe is set to unveil a major agricultural transformation agenda anchored on artificial intelligence, digital farming systems and strengthened seed sovereignty at the Zimbabwe International Trade Fair (ZITF 2026), which begins today in…

Published: 21 Apr 2026 at 11:41hrs | | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe, Zambia opt for new Vic Falls freight bridge

The governments of Zimbabwe and Zambia have agreed to restrict the use of the Victoria Falls Bridge by heavy trucks and trains, marking a decisive shift from years of debate over the future of the century-old structure toward a new infrast…

Published: 20 Apr 2026 at 14:22hrs | | by Staff reporter

Zimbabweans stampede to learn Chinese language

INSIDE a classroom in Harare, the capital of Zimbabwe, the rhythmic sounds of Mandarin are punctuated by bursts of applause as a student finished singing a Chinese song, turning a routine lesson into a lively cultural moment.The activity a…

Published: 20 Apr 2026 at 14:01hrs | | by Staff reporter

Econet AI set to reshape Zimbabwe's economy

Nearly three decades after revolutionising Zimbabwe's telecoms sector, Econet Wireless Zimbabwe has launched a bold new venture into artificial intelligence, a move that could significantly reshape the country's economic trajectory.The unv…

Published: 20 Apr 2026 at 07:49hrs | | by Staff reporter

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Harare women hold CAB3 cake‑baking awareness event

Munetsi returns as Warriors boost squad

EACC and FBI deepen strategic partnership to tackle transnational corruption and financial crimes

CID Drugs arrest suspect in dagga cultivation case in Bulawayo

Several injured as kombi overturns

Bulawayo reduces water shedding to 72 hours

Africa demands permanent UN Security Council seats as AU reaffirms unified reform position in Nairobi

Chipinge man arrested for murder

South African High Court dismisses habeas corpus bid by detained applicant

ANC convenes urgent NEC meeting after Phala Phala ruling

Chivayo gifts 65-seater bus to Dynamos

Zesa targets end to load shedding by December

Zimbabwe's cities choke on sewage

South African court orders Zimbabwean man buried in Cape Town

Son testifies against father in US$10 000 fraud

2 women killed in Matobo mine pit collapse

AfDB delegation arrives for talks on US$100m Bopoma Dam project

War veterans demand land audit before farm restitution

CCC MP distances himself from Mnangagwa '2030 Agenda'

CAPS United sinks Dynamos' $200k bus dream

Kariba dam rehab project nears completion at 94%

Zimnat ordered to pay US$1,4m claim

EU seeks deeper economic ties with Zimbabwe

General PV Sibanda appointed to Zanu-PF Politburo

Zimbabwe gold reserves rise to 4,48 tonnes

Dinson plans US$15m cement plant

Dear Cyril, hobnobbing with Mnangagwa's cronies wounds my country

Trevor Ncube criticises Ramaphosa

Umguza seeks city status as Umgungundlovu Western city

Zanu-PF's Machakaire to headline ZAA UK 2026 in Birmingham

Bulawayo councillors alarmed by illegal food vending

Chiefs' boundary case collapses over affidavit error

Maphisa legacy projects stall after independence celebrations

Cowdray Park housing project stalls

MP demands recognition for heroine Queen Lozikeyi

Only one Zimbabwe school is exempt from Zimsec directive

Zanu PF signature forgery claims deepen CAB3 rift

Home meetings can be criminalised, says Kazembe

Medical sector clash over medical aid 'ponzi scheme'

Standing for the truth cost Mkhwebane dearly

Mapaila demands urgent Ramaphosa impeachment

Chiyangwa challenges graduates to create jobs

Zimbabwe positions as regional steel hub

Ramaphosa pressured Fraser to resign amid Phala Phala scandal

RBZ releases ZiG669 million in new banknotes

Torerayi Moyo announces heritage-based curriculum rollout

Chiwenga to represent Mnangagwa at Museveni inauguration

Man fatally stabs wife during family mediation meeting

Harare nears completion of AI traffic camera rollout

Man jailed for threatening magistrate

Zimbabwe tightens border security to curb trafficking

Zimbabwean woman dies at South African hospital; neglected due to her nationality

Zimbabwe is at peace, says Mnangagwa

Lupane State University students win innovation prize

Several injured as kombi overturns

Harare women hold CAB3 cake‑baking awareness event

ANC convenes urgent NEC meeting after Phala Phala ruling

War veterans demand land audit before farm restitution

Chivayo gifts 65-seater bus to Dynamos

Chiwenga launches African Dream boat

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