December 08, 2023
Zimbabwe: AfDB Approves U.S.$15 Million Facility for NMB Bank Zimbabwe
The African Development Bank (AfDB) has approved a US$15 million facility for NMB Bank Zimbabwe which will enable the local financier to support SMEs and local businesses. Read more »
December 07, 2023
Zimbabwe: Gold Deliveries Down to 550kg From Usual Two Tonnes
FIDELITY Gold Refineries (FGR) has reported a 75% decline in monthly gold deliveries from artisanal miners at 552kg as compared to 2,643kg in October. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Thousands of Desperate, Unemployed Graduates Brave Heat, Stampede to Submit CVs at Jobs Fair
THOUSANDS of job seekers, desperate for employment braved Wednesday's heat to attend government's job fair at the Museum of African Liberation in Harare. Read more »
December 06, 2023
Zimbabwe: Passport Demand in Zimbabwe Surges Following Mthuli Ncube's Proposed Price Hike
Below are some images from the Civil Registry Department where hundreds were seeking passports to avoid forking out more money come January 2024. Read more »
November 24, 2023
Zimbabwe: Give Us Domestic Jobs At State House - Vendors Tell Govt
Harare vendors have said they will only vacate the Central Building District (CBD) streets they sell their wares from if the government creates better employment opportunities for… Read more »
November 23, 2023
Zimbabwe: Cross Border Traders Commend Price Stability Measures
The Zimbabwe Cross Border Traders Association (ZCBTA) has commended authorities for employing holistic mechanisms which yielded price stability. Read more »
Zimbabwe: NRZ Opens Railway Infrastructure to Private Players
The National Railways of Zimbabwe is opening its railway infrastructure to private players in a bid to address capacity challenges it is facing, the General Manager, Respina… Read more »
November 22, 2023
Zimbabwe: Confusion as Recent Court Order Renders All National Employment Councils 'Illegal'
CRISIS is set to strike the Labour Market following a recent Court Order rendering all the National Employment Councils (NECs) illegal, a position which some legal experts believe… Read more »
November 21, 2023
Zimbabwe: Govt Defends Road Rehabilitation Program Delays, Cites Budgetary Constraints
Government has defended its efforts to rehabilitate and maintain the country's road network saying the projects had stalled due to budgetary constraints. Read more »
November 18, 2023
Zimbabwe: 75% of Banking Sector Jobs Lost Due to Digitization
THE Zimbabwe Banks and Allied Workers Union (ZIBAWU) says 75% of the sector's jobs have been lost since the turn of the millennium due to a combination of accelerated digitization… Read more »
November 15, 2023
Zimbabwe: 22 Die in Fatal Accident Along Bulawayo-Beitbridge Road - Police
A total of 22 people died on the spot while two others were critically injured after a Toyota Quantum with 21 passengers on board was involved in a head-on collision with a truck,… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Government to Maintain Observer Role in Cotton Price Negotiations
Government has said it will not set prices of cotton between growers and contractors adding that the authorities will only observe to see that the agreed terms are met. Read more »
November 14, 2023
Zimbabwe: Govt Summons COTTCO Over U.S.$6.8 Million Debt to Farmers
Government says it is troubled by late payments of cotton farmers by contractors including the Cotton Company of Zimbabwe (COTTCO) which still owes textile growers over US$6.8m… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Troubled AirZim Confirms Makona As Substantive CEO
Embattled airliner, Air Zimbabwe has confirmed Edmund Makona as the new chief executive officer with effect from November 1, 2023. Read more »
November 11, 2023
Zimbabwe: Govt Engages South Africa, Mozambique Over Electricity Imports
Government has raised electricity imports from Mozambique and South Africa as part of efforts to curb load shedding impacting negatively on production in industries and household… Read more »
November 10, 2023
Zimbabwe: Heavy Load Shedding to Ease By End of November
Under fire Minister of Energy and Power Development Edgar Moyo has said heavy load shedding is expected to ease by the end of November while power cuts will persist till 2025. Read more »
November 09, 2023
Zimbabwe: Cabinet Decision to Allow Cheaper Cement Imports Likely to Hit Local Producers
The decision by the Cabinet to allow cheaper cement imports is likely to trigger chaos among local producers who will suffer significant sales declines. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Harare City Council Hit By Load Shedding
ONGOING countrywide power cuts have hit Harare's largest water treatment plant, Morton Jaffray resulting in the capital city going dry Wednesday. Read more »
October 26, 2023
Zimbabwe: Sanctions Restrict Horticultural Export Markets - Says Farmers4ed
THE horticultural sector witnessed exponential growth and generated significant foreign currency in yesteryears, but the gains were wiped out by economic sanctions, a ruling party… Read more »
October 11, 2023
Zimbabwe: Govt Urged to Be Cautious After Floating U.S.$5 Million Worth of Treasury Bills
A local financial analyst has urged the Government of Zimbabwe (GoZ) to exercise extreme caution following the announcement to borrow a total of US$5 million from the local market… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Li3 Lithium Corp Scouts for Additional Ground in Mutare
CANADA based Lithium exploration and development company, Li3 Lithium Corporation says it is currently scouting for additional prospective ground in Mutare in a bid to up output in… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Government Abandons Rescue Operation At Bayhorse Mine Says Too Risky
GOVERNMENT has halted efforts to retrieve the remaining bodies of miners trapped in a collapsed mine shaft at Bayhorse, Chegutu. Read more »
October 09, 2023
Zimbabwe: Mnangagwa Sued Over 'Controversial' Mutapa Investment Fund
President Emmerson Mnangagwa has been taken to court following the promulgation of the Mutapa Investment Fund which critics have called a ploy to loot state resources. Read more »
October 07, 2023
Zimbabwe: Chicken Inn Wins Trademark Battle, Chicken Slice Barred From Using the Word 'Luv'
INNSCOR Africa Limited's Chicken Inn has won a trademark battle against Slice Distributors (Pvt) Ltd, also trading as Chicken Slice. Read more »
October 05, 2023
Zimbabwe: Harare City Council Workers Bemoan Low Salaries Hampering Rufaro Stadium Renovations
DISGRUNTLEMENT and low morale among City of Harare workers has slowed down the renovations of Rufaro Stadium extinguishing hopes and prospects of football returning this year. Read more »