September 27, 2023
Zimbabwe: Govt Told to Be Realistic About Industrial Policy Roadmap
THE Zimbabwe National Industrial Development Policy (ZNIDP) stakeholder consultations ended on a high note with stakeholders urging the government to be realistic on perceived… Read more »
September 21, 2023
Zimbabwe: Labour Demands Space in Zim's 'Opaque' Trade Agreements
THE Zimbabwe Congress of Trade Unions (ZCTU) has upped the ante in demanding space in the country's numerous bilateral and multi-lateral trade agreements in a bid to protect the… Read more »
September 22, 2023
Zimbabwe: Two Soldiers Named Among Four Dead After Boat Capsizes on Lake Kariba
TWO Zimbabwe National Army (ZNA) members were among four people, who drowned while aboard an overloaded make-shift boat that capsized on Lake Kariba, last week. Read more »
South Africa: Maimane Says Ramaphosa's Calls For Lifting of Zimbabwe Sanctions Siding With Dictatorship
SOUTH Africa is bearing the brunt of leadership ineptitude of Zimbabwe's ruling party Zanu PF which has led to migration chaos overburdening the country's social services. Read more »
September 20, 2023
Zimbabwe: ZCTU Blames Disorderly Govt Structures for Poor SDGs Tracking
THE Zimbabwe Congress of Trade Unions (ZCTU) has blamed disorderly government structures which are often duplicating tasks for hindering accurate and timely tracking of the… Read more »
September 18, 2023
Zimbabwe: Four Feared Dead After Overloaded Boat Capsizes On Lake Kariba
At least four people are feared dead after an overloaded make-shift boat capsized on Lake Kariba while en route from Nyaodza fishing camp heading towards Wafa-Wafa army base. Read more »
September 14, 2023
Zimbabwe: Gender Parity Issues Are Now Economic Issues - Say Mutsvangwa After Shifting Ministry
Minister of Women's Affairs Monica Mutsvangwa has called on the government to continue capacitating women saying gender parity issues are now economic issues. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Industry Says Reserve Bank 70% Inflation Target Realistic
THE Confederation of Zimbabwe Industries (CZI) says the attainment of between 60-70% inflation targets set by the monetary authorities is realistic and achievable. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Police Countrywide Road Traffic Blitz Targeting Pirate Taxis Leaves Commuters Stranded
THE Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) has launched a nationwide joint operation to rein in errant motorists, who have literally turned the country's roads into a traffic jungle where… Read more »
September 13, 2023
Zimbabwe: Zimbabweans Lay Into Mnangagwa's New ICT Minister Mavetera - Say She Has No Idea What She Got Herself Into
A SECTION of Zimbabwe's internet users, already riled by President Emmerson Mnangagwa's Cabinet appointments, has described new Information Communication Technology (ICT) Minister… Read more »
September 11, 2023
Zimbabwe: Mthuli Ncube Makes Comeback as Finance Chief, CZI Hopes to 'Continue Engagements'
CONFEDERATION of Zimbabwe Industries (CZI) has commended the reappointment of Prof Mthuli Ncube to the country's toughest portfolio as Finance Minister. Read more »
September 09, 2023
Zimbabwe: Survey Blames Tough Economy for Rise in Teen Pregnancies
A latest survey commissioned recently has blamed Zimbabwe's economic recession and high poverty levels for the current rise in teenage pregnancies bedeviling the country. Read more »
September 08, 2023
Zimbabwe: Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe Moves to Curb Exorbitant Bank Charges
THE Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) has committed to closely monitoring bank charges in view of curbing unnecessarily high costs being passed down to the banking public and in the… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Inflation Fears as Zimbabwe Energy Regulatory Authority Hikes Fuel Prices
ECONOMIST Doctor Prosper Chitambara says the recent adjustments in fuel prices will trigger another wave of price increases across the economy amid calls for adjustments which… Read more »
September 07, 2023
Zimbabwe: CBZ Holdings Promises Double Value After Acquiring 36% in First Mutual
The country's largest banking institution by assets and deposits, CBZ Holdings has promised to deliver double value to both shareholders and clients following the acquisition of a… Read more »
Zimbabwe: ZB Bank Pushes for Customer Centric Approach, Revenue Hits ZW$917 Billion
Leading financial services provider, ZB Bank has vowed to press ahead with the customer centric approach on the back of recording a ZW$ 917 billion during the year's first half… Read more »
September 03, 2023
Zimbabwe: Midlands Chiefs List Expectations From Kuvimba's Sandawana Lithium Mine
CHIEFS from Midlands province Sunday listed their expectations from Kuvimba Mining House (KMH)'s Sandawana Lithium mine in Mberengwa, stating that the resource should benefit the… Read more »
September 04, 2023
Zimbabwe: Local Companies Urged to Ride on Preferential Trade Agreements
LOCAL companies must ride on Preferential Trade Agreements (PTA) to boost exports and unlock economic benefits from Zimbabwe's stellar foreign relations trade promotion agency… Read more »
August 30, 2023
Zimbabwe: U.S.$ Denominated Loans Hit 94% as Advances Increase Seven-Fold
US$ denominated loans extended by the local banking sector constituted 94% on the back of an eight-fold increase of total loan advances, the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) Mid-… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Motorists Plead With ZINARA to Restore Show Time Discounts
MOTORISTS have pleaded with the Zimbabwe National Roads Authority (ZINARA) to restore arrears discounts during the Agricultural Show week amid indications the facility is not… Read more »
August 27, 2023
Zimbabwe: Pensioners Drown in Poverty As Companies Hold on to $47 Billion Deductions
HAVING grown up in the rural community of Chiriseri in Bindura South, Backdoor Mhunza says he witnessed the disgusting twist of circumstances which can ensue one in his old age due… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Zim Foreign Currency Receipts up U.S.$5, 5 Billion
ZIMBABWE's foreign currency receipts reached US$5, 5 billion in the first half of 2023 driven by exports and diaspora remittances among other top earners, the Reserve Bank of… Read more »
August 22, 2023
Zimbabwe: Elections Eve - Cybersecurity Monitor Registers Disruptions on Internet Service
INTERNATIONAL watchdog Netblocks has confirmed that internet service has been degraded in Zimbabwe a day before the crucial general election. Read more »
August 12, 2023
Zimbabwe: Finance Minister Mthuli Ncube Declares ZW$608 Billion Budget Surplus
FINANCE Minister, Mthuli Ncube has declared a total ZW$608,5 billion budget surplus in the first half of the year amid strong economic growth predictions up to year-end on account… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Govt Denies Politics at Play After Stopping Rufaro Stadium Commissioning - Says Standards Have Not Been Checked
HARARE Metropolitan Devolution secretary Tafadzwa Muguti says there is no politics being involved in the cancellation of Thursday's commissioning of the Rufaro Stadium. Read more »