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Zimbabwe civil servants to get bonuses in 2 instalments

Zimbabwean civil servants will receive their 2026 annual bonuses in two equal instalments in November and December, while Government pensioners will receive a special cushioning allowance next month as authorities move to ease financial pr…

Published: 03 Nov 2026 at 18:50hrs | 836 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe ranked Africa's 14th-largest economy

Zimbabwe is expected to emerge as Africa's 14th-largest economy in 2026, with its Gross Domestic Product (GDP) projected to reach US$65.92 billion, according to the International Monetary Fund's latest economic estimates.The projections, c…

Published: 03 Nov 2026 at 18:36hrs | 579 | by Staff reporter

Almost half of Botswana's new citizens since 2018 are Zimbabweans

Nearly 3,000 Zimbabweans have acquired Botswana citizenship since 2018, making them the largest group of foreign nationals to be naturalised in the neighbouring country over the past eight years.Botswana's Minister of Labour and Home Affai…

Published: 01 Nov 2026 at 18:04hrs | 958 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe exporting electricity

Zimbabwe is contributing a 200-megawatt (MW) electricity surplus to the regional power grid, marking a significant turnaround from years of relying on imports to meet domestic demand, Foreign Affairs and International Trade Minister Amon M…

Published: 30 Oct 2026 at 18:57hrs | 1074 | by Staff reporter

There will be another coup in Zimbabwe

That there will be a coup in Zimbabwe is no longer a question. Even children can see that. The stubborn question is whose coup, and for what end. The tragedy hides in the fact that all the opposing and fighting disputants are not and …

Published: 26 Oct 2026 at 07:36hrs | 4624 | by Dinizulu Mbiko Macaphulana

Zimbabwe has lost US$42bn to sanctions

Zimbabwe's ambition to achieve upper middle-income economy status by 2030 continues to face challenges linked to restricted access to international financing and investment, with economic commentators arguing that sanctions have increased …

Published: 25 Oct 2026 at 19:47hrs | 1217 | by Staff reporter

Kenya's Ruto visits Zimbabwe amid scrutiny over Chivayo ties

Kenyan President William Ruto arrived in Harare yesterday to attend the 25th Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA) Heads of State and Government Summit, amid renewed scrutiny over his relationship with the late Zimbabwean …

Published: 22 Oct 2026 at 13:49hrs | 1734 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe ranks 122nd in global rule of law index

Zimbabwe has recorded a marginal improvement in its rule of law score but remains poorly ranked globally, with persistent weaknesses in government accountability, fundamental rights and regulatory enforcement.The 2026 World Justice Project…

Published: 22 Oct 2026 at 13:48hrs | 1249 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe's GDP rebasing raises questions

Zimbabwe's repeated gross domestic product (GDP) rebasing exercises have sparked debate over whether the country's expanding economic figures reflect genuine growth or largely result from statistical adjustments.Since 2017, Zimbabwe has un…

Published: 22 Oct 2026 at 11:54hrs | 1135 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe advances bid to host African Trade Fair headquarters

Zimbabwe is making progress towards establishing the permanent headquarters of the Intra-African Trade Fair Company (IATFCO), with Afreximbank expressing satisfaction with the government's preparations.Afreximbank director of Trade Facilit…

Published: 22 Oct 2026 at 11:48hrs | 1121 | by Staff reporter

Chamisa criticises Zimbabwe's political direction

Nelson Chamisa has defended his decision to leave the opposition parties he previously led, insisting that his political mission extends beyond any individual party as he promises to establish a new citizens' movement.In a series of social…

Published: 22 Oct 2026 at 11:35hrs | 1086 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe challenges US$441m land seizure awards in US court

Zimbabwe is challenging efforts by European investors to secure a swift enforcement of US$441 million in international arbitration awards linked to land seized during the country's controversial land reform programme.In a brief filed on Mo…

Published: 22 Oct 2026 at 11:24hrs | 919 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe takes nearly half of South Africa's maize exports

Zimbabwe accounted for almost half of South Africa's maize exports in the week ended October 9, as the government steps up grain stockpiling amid fears of a potentially severe El Niño-induced drought.Figures from the South African Grain In…

Published: 22 Oct 2026 at 11:02hrs | 801 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe researchers urged to strengthen local HIV research

Zimbabwean researchers and healthcare professionals have been urged to strengthen local research and collaboration to address emerging health challenges affecting people living with HIV as they grow older.Newlands Clinic research and train…

Published: 22 Oct 2026 at 10:40hrs | 473 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe losing billions

Zimbabwe continues to miss out on billions of dollars in potential revenue by exporting largely unprocessed minerals, despite government efforts to accelerate beneficiation and value addition in the mining sector.Beneficiation involves pro…

Published: 22 Oct 2026 at 10:35hrs | 434 | by Staff reporter

Starlink plans direct-to-cell service for Zimbabwe

Zimbabwe has been listed among more than 150 countries where SpaceX's satellite internet service, Starlink, plans to offer its direct-to-cell mobile connectivity service, branded Starlink Mobile.The United States Federal Communications Com…

Published: 20 Oct 2026 at 20:18hrs | 3477 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe faces critical skills shortage

Zimbabwe's skills base stands at 38.25%, leaving a 61.75% gap in critical areas needed to drive economic growth and industrial development, Higher and Tertiary Education Minister Frederick Shava has said.Speaking at the High-Level Minister…

Published: 14 Oct 2026 at 18:07hrs | 2687 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe loses 6,000 teachers annually

Zimbabwe is losing about 6 000 teachers annually while thousands of trained educators remain unemployed, raising concerns over worsening staff shortages, low salaries and deteriorating conditions in the education sector, the Zimbabwe Teach…

Published: 14 Oct 2026 at 18:06hrs | 2049 | by Staff reporter

17 Belarusian fire tenders headed to Zimbabwe

SEVENTEEN Belarusian fire tenders previously impounded in Lithuania are reportedly on their way to Zimbabwe and are expected to arrive before the end of October, as Government moves to strengthen firefighting capacity across the country.Ci…

Published: 14 Oct 2026 at 09:39hrs | 1751 | by Staff reporter

South African tycoon risks losing control of his gold mines in Zimbabwe

More than two years after the sale of Bulawayo Mining Company (BMC), a subsidiary of Metallon Corporation, for £53.2 million (about €63 million), the proceeds remain unpaid to the British insolvency practitioners overseeing the Zimbabwe-fo…

Published: 12 Oct 2026 at 11:02hrs | 1725 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe pension arrears surge to US$181.8 million

Zimbabwe's pension contribution arrears surged 22% to US$181.78 million in the six months to June 2026, raising concerns over employers' failure to remit retirement contributions and the potential impact on workers' future benefits.Accordi…

Published: 11 Oct 2026 at 17:46hrs | 1110 | by Staff reporter

Trump to send delegation to Zimbabwe

United States President Donald Trump is expected to send a delegation to Zimbabwe for talks with President Emmerson Mnangagwa, in what could mark a significant reset in relations between Harare and Washington.The development follows recent…

Published: 04 Oct 2026 at 19:12hrs | 13190 | by Staff reporter

30,000 fans allowed into National Sports Stadium for Zimbabwe vs DR Congo

Up to 30,000 supporters will be permitted to enter the National Sports Stadium next week, as international football returns to the venue for the first time in five years for Zimbabwe's 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against the Democ…

Published: 20 Sep 2026 at 16:35hrs | 1467 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe women told to stop using contraceptives and bear more children

Zanu PF Secretary for Women's League and Senate President Mabel Chinomona has drawn the ire of poorly remunerated Zimbabwean workers by telling women to stop using contraceptives and bear as many children as possible.Chinomona made the sta…

Published: 20 Sep 2026 at 16:32hrs | 1333 | by Staff reporter

Pasta imports into Zimbabwe trigger safeguard probe

ZIMBABWE has opened a safeguard investigation into rising pasta imports amid mounting pressure on the country's domestic pasta manufacturing industry, with imports now accounting for close to nine-tenths of the local market.The Competition…

Published: 20 Sep 2026 at 16:31hrs | 1120 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe fuel prices rise again

Zimbabwe fuel prices have risen again, barely a week after the Zimbabwe Energy Regulatory Authority (ZERA) announced the maximum prices for September.ZERA said diesel would now cost a maximum of US$2.08 per litre, up from US$1.95, while bl…

Published: 18 Sep 2026 at 10:41hrs | 2139 | by Staff reporter

Businessman takes Air Force to court over Falcon Golf Club

Prominent businessman Alex Elias Mashamhanda has taken the Air Force of Zimbabwe to the High Court, accusing military personnel of forcibly taking over Falcon Golf Club in Harare in a dispute over control of the upmarket facility.Mashamhan…

Published: 18 Sep 2026 at 10:59hrs | | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe reopens door to private maize imports

Zimbabwe has reversed a grain import-substitution policy introduced last year, allowing private-sector maize imports as Government prepares for a projected sharp decline in cereal production during the 2026/27 agricultural season.Cabinet a…

Published: 17 Sep 2026 at 17:05hrs | 1204 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe targets record wheat harvest

Zimbabwe has entered the 2026 winter wheat harvesting season with Government projecting a record harvest as farmers prepare to harvest more than 128 000 hectares planted under the crop.Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Lands, Agricult…

Published: 17 Sep 2026 at 17:04hrs | 1026 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe property owners told to renovate ugly buildings or go to jail

The Government has ordered property owners across Zimbabwe to repair, renovate and clean up dilapidated buildings, warning that those who fail to comply with abatement orders could face fines, imprisonment of up to six months, or both.Loca…

Published: 17 Sep 2026 at 15:56hrs | 1049 | by Staff reporter

SACDA condemns Zimbabwe Constitutional changes

The Southern Africa Coalition for Democracy and Accountability (SACDA) has criticised Zimbabwe's recent constitutional amendments, describing changes affecting presidential, parliamentary and local government terms as a setback for democra…

Published: 17 Sep 2026 at 09:45hrs | 658 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe's power crisis wiping out 6,1% of GDP yearly

ZIMBABWE'S unreliable electricity supply is costing the economy an estimated 6.1% of gross domestic product (GDP) every year, with frequent power outages undermining productivity and discouraging investment, the World Bank has warned.The a…

Published: 15 Sep 2026 at 18:47hrs | 853 | by Staff reporter

vMining boom fails to fill Zimbabwe State coffers

ZIMBABWE'S civil service wage bill consumed 54% of total Government revenue in 2025, leaving Treasury with limited fiscal space to fund infrastructure and other development priorities, the African Development Bank (AfDB) has said.The findi…

Published: 15 Sep 2026 at 18:46hrs | 742 | by Staff reporter

Sleepless nights in posh Harare suburb spark residents' fury

RESIDENTS of Umwinsidale in Harare say the growing number of event venues in the leafy suburb is turning weekends into a source of noise, traffic and sleepless nights, with some now raising concerns over the potential impact on property va…

Published: 15 Sep 2026 at 12:00hrs | 1240 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe's US$2bn fertiliser bill raises eyebrows

ZIMBABWE spent approximately US$2.11 billion on fertiliser imports between 2018 and 2024 despite having installed production capacity capable of supplying more than twice the country's annual requirements, a parliamentary inquiry has revea…

Published: 15 Sep 2026 at 11:59hrs | 865 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe cuts maize imports by 34%

Zimbabwe has reduced maize imports by 34 percent during the 2025/26 agriculture season, as improved local production and Government's import-substitution measures continue to strengthen domestic food security.According to the second round …

Published: 11 Sep 2026 at 17:09hrs | 997 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe gold deliveries rise 20.7%

Zimbabwe's gold deliveries rose to 5,119.2 kilogrammes in August 2026, representing a 10.1% month-on-month increase from the 4,649.3kg recorded in July.Figures from Fidelity Gold Refinery (FGR) also show a 20.7% year-on-year increase from …

Published: 11 Sep 2026 at 17:17hrs | 1500 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe, Kyrgyzstan deepen ties ahead of UN Security Council tenure

ZIMBABWE and the Kyrgyz Republic have agreed to strengthen cooperation as fellow incoming non-permanent members of the United Nations Security Council, using their inaugural political consultations in Bishkek to lay the foundation for clos…

Published: 09 Sep 2026 at 06:55hrs | | by Staff reporter

'Mugabe true revolutionary of unassailable credentials'

ZIMBABWE'S founding leader Cde Robert Gabriel Mugabe was a true revolutionary of unassailable credentials who led the liberation struggle for independence in 1980, President Mnangagwa has said.He made the remarks in a statement yesterday a…

Published: 07 Sep 2026 at 06:53hrs | 1478 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe exits World Bank fragility classification

Zimbabwe has been removed from the World Bank's former fragile and conflict-affected situations classification, effective July 1, 2026, placing the country outside both of the Bank's new standalone classifications for fragility, conflict a…

Published: 28 Aug 2026 at 19:14hrs | 1500 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe's formal diaspora remittances surge 24% to US$1.62bn

Formal diaspora remittances into Zimbabwe rose 24% to US$1.62 billion in the first seven months of 2026, highlighting the growing importance of Zimbabweans living abroad to the country’s foreign-currency earnings.Data from the Reserve Bank…

Published: 27 Aug 2026 at 18:05hrs | 1292 | by Staff reporter

Global hospitality group Hilton to make its debut in Zimbabwe

Global hospitality group Hilton is set to make its debut in Zimbabwe after signing an agreement with Terrace Africa to develop the Hilton Garden Inn Harare Highlands, marking the first Hilton-branded property in the country.The announcemen…

Published: 27 Aug 2026 at 06:18hrs | 1249 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe plans new warning labels for unhealthy foods

Zimbabwe is considering introducing colour-coded nutrition labels on packaged foods to help parents and caregivers quickly identify products containing high levels of sugar, salt and fat as the Government moves to strengthen regulation of …

Published: 26 Aug 2026 at 15:25hrs | 1079 | by Staff reporter

SA pushes Zimbabwe over US$59m SAA debt

South Africa's Department of International Relations and Cooperation was expected to appear before Parliament on Tuesday to account for efforts to recover more than US$50 million owed by Zimbabwe to state-owned airline South African Airway…

Published: 26 Aug 2026 at 11:29hrs | 1109 | by Staff reporter

Citigroup says Zimbabwe economy turning corner

Global banking giant Citigroup says Zimbabwe's economic turnaround is gaining momentum, with inflation, fiscal pressures and monetary instability showing significant improvement after years of severe economic turbulence.Citi Chief Africa E…

Published: 26 Aug 2026 at 09:48hrs | | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe now a consumer market for illicit drugs

Zimbabwe is no longer merely a transit route for illicit drugs but has increasingly become a consumer market, police detectives have told a drug and substance abuse workshop in Bulawayo.Detectives from the Zimbabwe Republic Police Criminal…

Published: 26 Aug 2026 at 06:37hrs | 641 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe fans want full NSS return

Football fans have welcomed the partial homologation of the National Sports Stadium, but have called on authorities to complete the outstanding work and restore the venue to full domestic and international use.The stadium was recently clea…

Published: 25 Aug 2026 at 17:44hrs | 725 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe says IMF targets on track

Zimbabwe says it is on course to meet the economic targets agreed with the International Monetary Fund under a 10-month Staff Monitored Program (SMP), as the country seeks to rebuild credibility with international creditors and regain acce…

Published: 21 Aug 2026 at 08:14hrs | 881 | by Staff reporter

Mwonzora says Zimbabwe opposition unity is a 'myth'

MDC president Douglas Mwonzora has rejected the idea that bringing all Zimbabwean opposition parties together would automatically provide a solution to defeating ZANU PF, instead calling for unity among what he described as "progressive fo…

Published: 20 Aug 2026 at 06:54hrs | | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe targets 1 million intwasa hectares

ZIMBABWE is targeting one million hectares under the Pfumvudza/Intwasa climate-proofing programme in the 2026/27 cropping season as Government moves to strengthen food security amid forecasts of drier conditions.Farmers have been urged to …

Published: 19 Aug 2026 at 06:06hrs | | by Staff reporter

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