May 12, 2023
Zimbabwe: Gold Mafia - Govt Vows to Stop Leakages, Gold Producers to Be Scrutinised in Aftermath of Jaw-Dropping Exposé
Mines Minister Winston Chitando has announced plans to plug massive gold leakages in the aftermath of jaw-dropping revelations by global broadcaster Al Jazeera in its Gold Mafia… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Health Hazard Looms in Kwekwe as Vandals Target Pump Stations
A health hazard is looming in Kwekwe City following vandalism of the city's pump station infrastructure. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Mnangagwa Approves Nationwide Audits on Mining Activities
President Emmerson Mnangagwa has approved the undertaking of nationwide audits on all mining activities in a bid to enhance widespread compliance issues expected of players in the… Read more »
May 11, 2023
Zimbabwe: Kuvimba Mining House to Inject U.S.$1 Million in Zisco Steel
Kuvimba Mining House will inject US$1 million into ZISCO's resuscitation strategy mainstreamed under the Mining Project and Steel Project in a development that is set to unlock… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Potraz to Launch Inquiry Into Zanu-PF's ED Texts
POSTAL and Telecommunication Regulatory Authority of Zimbabwe (POTRAZ) has promised to open an inquiry into leakage of private information after Zanu PF sent unsolicited campaign… Read more »
May 10, 2023
Zimbabwe: Central Bank Clarifies Gold-Backed Digital Currency Legalities - Invites Subscribers
The Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) has clarified the legal framework for the inception of tokenized gold coins adding that trade in the instruments will be under strict… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Local GDP Records 6,8% Growth in a Quarter but Still Below Target, Says Economic Expert
Economic expert, Dr Prosper Chitambara has urged authorities to take more action if the economy is to attain sustained Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth rates amid warnings that… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Cabinet 'Concerned' As Prices Hit the Roof
The government has expressed concern over spiralling prices of basic commodities and established a committee to "investigate and monitor" as retailers make adjustments in response… Read more »
May 09, 2023
Zimbabwe: Schools Reopen as Teachers Promise Crippling Strike
SCHOOLS reopened Monday for the commencement of the second term, a month after closing for Easter and Independence holidays. Read more »
May 05, 2023
Zimbabwe: Caledonia Extols Central Bank for Timeous Payments As Direct Gold Exports Resume
Caledonia Mining Corporation Plc. says the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) is timeously remitting all due payments for gold sales amid revelations that the miner has commenced… Read more »
May 04, 2023
Zimbabwe: Airport Boss Apologises to Grace Mugabe - Claims He Was Drugged By Al Jazeera Reporters and Does Not Remember What He Said
Civil Aviation Authority (CAAZ) Security Manager Cleopas Chidodo has accused Al Jazeera journalists of drugging and coercing him to lie about former First Lady Grace Mugabe's… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Local Farmers Fail to Access Markets Due to Poor Road Infrastructure
Farmers in Silobela are failing to access markets due to a poor road network in the constituency. Read more »
May 03, 2023
Zimbabwe: RBZ Foreign Exchange Auction System Failing to Reflect Market Realities Says Economist
Economists Trust Chikohora has said the falling of the Zimbabwean dollar to above 1USD:ZWL2000 on the black market is a clear indication that the Central Bank's foreign exchange… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Zimbabweans Breathe Fire Over Bona Mugabe's Property Claims
Zimbabweans have taken to social media to express anger and frustrations over revelations that the Mugabe family owns property worth US$58 million including 21 farms. Read more »
May 02, 2023
Zimbabwe: Thousands Lost Jobs in First Quarter of the Year
THE International Labour Organisation (ILO) says a total 100 000 Zimbabweans lost their jobs in the first quarter 2023 alone with the majority of those remaining in employment… Read more »
Zimbabwe: ZCTU Fears Another Contested Election Outcome - Commits to Action
THE Zimbabwe Congress of Trade Unions (ZCTU) has expressed fears of yet another contested elections outcome amid a commitment to depart from paper statements to meaningful action… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Mine Workers Commemorate Labour Day With Call for Improved Living Conditions
MINE workers are yet to enjoy proceeds from the sector with some living in squalid living conditions. Read more »
May 01, 2023
Zimbabwe: Dairibord U.S.$ Sales Volumes Shore Up to 68%
LEADING Milk Processor, Dairibord Zimbabwe Limited (DZL) has seen US$-denominated sales volumes increase by 68% in the year's first quarter amid indications that on a nationwide… Read more »
April 30, 2023
Zimbabwe: Belarusian Companies Exhibit Products at Zimbabwe International Trade Fair
BELARUS continued to strengthen its economic ties with Zimbabwe after several companies from the East European country participated at this year's Zimbabwe International Trade Fair… Read more »
May 01, 2023
Zimbabwe: Legal Framework on Gold-Backed Digital Tokens 'Almost Done'
WORK around the finalisation of gold-backed digital tokens has reached an advanced stage with the government's legal team working on the final touches to provide a sound legal… Read more »
April 28, 2023
Zimbabwe: Poverty, Corruption Headline May Day Commemorations Says Zimbabwe Congress of Trade Unions
ZIMBABWE Congress of Trade Unions (ZCTU) says rising poverty and oppression on the backdrop of opportunities presented by the impending 2023 polls will headline this year's Workers… Read more »
April 27, 2023
Zimbabwe: Black Market Fuels Price Hikes
The parallel market exchange rate this week breached the ZWL2 000 mark triggering price increases amid calls by experts for government to pay attention to the drivers of inflation. Read more »
April 26, 2023
Zimbabwe: Monthly Inflation Hits 2.4% - Says ZimStat
Monthly inflation reached 2, 4% in the month of April 2023 with the annual inflation rates stabilising, Zimbabwe National Statistics Agency (ZIMSTAT) reported Wednesday. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Zimbabweans Turn to Real Estate Amid Economic Uncertainties
For most Zimbabweans, becoming a homeowner is the ultimate dream, as real estate is considered to be a key economic resource and a perfect hedge against inflation plaguing the… Read more »
April 25, 2023
Zimbabwe: UK Zim Achievers Awards - From Security Guard to Founding Multi-Million-Dollar Company
THE ladies’ frocks duly dazzled, the gentlemen’s dinner suits were immaculate, the wine suitably flamboyant and certain to guarantee an ostentatious sozzle. Read more »