Zimbabwe: Government Allocates U.S.$25 Million for Pre-2009 Pension Losses

The government has set aside US$25 million for pre-2009 pension losses to compensate civil servants, who were hard hit by hyperinflation linked value erosion. Read more »

Zimbabwe: Zimbabwe to Unveil De-Dollarization Roadmap in November

Zimbabwe's central bank has announced its decision to launch a de-dollarisation roadmap in November, along with the new five-year economic blueprint. Read more »

Zimbabwe: Three Perish, Five Others Injured in Road Traffic Accident

Three people died while five others were injured when the vehicle they were travelling in veered off the road before overturning. Read more »

Zimbabwe: 'They Are Lying' - Bedridden Nurse Challenges Zimbabwe Govt's Support Statement After On-Duty Injury

Bedridden Bikita nurse, Progress Muzuva who got injured on duty in 2018, has accused the government of lying about providing her with compensatory sick leave, injury on duty… Read more »

Zimbabwe: Labour Court Upholds Teacher's Award, Slams Watershed College in Contract Dispute

The Labour Court has dismissed an appeal by Watershed College Trust against an arbitral award in favour of a former probationary teacher, ruling that the institution "clearly… Read more »

Zimbabwe: RBZ Moves to Salvage 'Fragile' ZWG Ahead of Monocurrency Plans

The Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) on Thursday upheld the tight Monetary Policy stance as a strategy to conserve the local currency. Read more »

Zimbabwe: You Can Not Aspire to Wear Second-Hand Clothes - Harare Mayor Says Following Government Ban On Their Import and Sale

WHILE the government has faced backlash over the ban on the importation and sale of second-hand clothing in cities, Harare Mayor Jacob Mafume has backed the move, saying the… Read more »

Zimbabwe: From Silicon Valley to Hollywood - Zimbabweans Making a Mark in the United States

The United States of America has long been seen as a land of opportunity--a place where dreams in various fields can become reality. Read more »

Zimbabwe: Lobels Top Official Reinstated With Full Benefits, Backpay Following Unfair Dismissal Over Bread Loss

A former Lobels Bread (Private Limited) top official will be reinstated following a successful four-year legal fight with his employer, who fired him over the loss of 35,000 loaves… Read more »

Zimbabwe: Afreximbank to Fund Study for 1-Gw Floating Solar Project in Zimbabwe

African Export-Import Bank, or Afreximbank, has signed a heads of terms agreement to provide USD 4.4 million (EUR 3.80m) to support a 1-GW hybrid floating solar project on Lake… Read more »

Zimbabwe: Labour Court Orders Fidelity Life to Pay Former Employee Over U.S.$271,000 in Back Pay and Damages

The Labour Court of Zimbabwe has ordered Fidelity Life Assurance and its sister company, Fidelity Funeral Assurance, to pay former employee Nickson Busu a staggering US$271,727.81… Read more »

Zimbabwe: Zida Injects U.S.$1,4 Billion Investments in Just Six Months

THE Zimbabwe Investment Development Agency (ZIDA) injected investments worth US$1,4 billion in the year's first six months. Read more »

Zimbabwe: Government Bans Sale of Second-Hand Clothing and Street Vending

The government has announced a ban on the importation and sale of second-hand clothing, as well as on street and night vending. Read more »

Zimbabwe: Train Driver in Heroic Water Bottle Throwing Stunt That Saved Woman From Being Run Over By Locomotive

JUST a few metres away from running over an inattentive woman walking on rail tracks, an engineman threw a water bottle that startled her, prompting her to flee with her life. Read more »

Zimbabwe: Diaspora Remittances Rise to U.S.$635.2 Million

DIASPORA remittances rose to US$635.2 million in the year's first half, signalling a 7.1% increase compared to the same period last year. Read more »

Zimbabwe: Mid-Term Budget Review - Zimbabwe's Debt Stock Hits U.S.$21.5 Billion

ZIMBABWE's total debt stock has surged to US$21.5 billion, rising by an estimated US$1 billion from the official figures disclosed during the same period last year. Read more »

Zimbabwe: Invictus Energy's Cabora Bassa Venture to Be Awarded National Project Status

Invictus Energy, the Australian company developing and exploring gas deposits in northern Zimbabwe, is set to be awarded the National Project status for its Cabora Bassa venture. Read more »

Zimbabwe: Mnangagwa's Online Stormtroopers Target Women Who Speak Out

The Varakashi are using anonymous and fake accounts to mock, delegitimise and threaten opposition to the ruling ZANU PF party. Read more »

Zimbabwe: Biti Demands Forensic Audit, Commission of Inquiry Into U.S.$114m Trabablas Interchange Costs

Former Finance Minister Tendai Biti has called for a forensic audit and a judicial commission of inquiry into the controversial US$114 million cost of the newly commissioned… Read more »

Zimbabwe: Businessman Granted Direct Access to Constitutional Court in Legal Fight With Former Zupco Chairperson

The Constitutional Court of Zimbabwe has granted direct access to businessman Jayesh Shah, the applicant, allowing him to challenge a prior decision made by the Supreme Court in a… Read more »

Zimbabwe: Tigere Decries Mono-Currency Uncertainties

Listed real estate investment trust (REIT) Tigere has raised concerns over looming mono-currency uncertainties, warning that the policy shift is threatening funding streams in the… Read more »

Zimbabwe: Mnangagwa Orders U.S.$5 Million Disbursement to Speed Up Delayed Gwayi Shangani Dam Project

PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa has directed the Ministry of Finance to release US$5 million every month to speed up work on the long-stalled Gwayi-Shangani Dam project. Read more »

Zimbabwe: Youths Propose National Wetlands Innovation Fund, Call for Greater Investment in Green Enterprises

YOUTH climate advocates have called on government to establish a dedicated National Wetlands Youth Innovation Fund to support young people engaged in wetland restoration,… Read more »

Zimbabwe: Ministries, Departments and Agencies Struggling to Fulfil Mandates Due to Insufficient Funding

Government ministries, departments, and agencies (MDAs) are falling short of meeting their statutory mandates due to lack of adequate funding to undertake critical programmes and… Read more »

Zimbabwe: Two Killed As Bus, Haulage Truck Collide Head On

Police have reported a fatal road traffic accident along the Harare-Bulawayo highway that claimed two lives. Read more »