April 11
Zimbabwe: Zimbabwe's New Gold-Backed Currency Gets Off to a Chaotic Start
RFI
Zimbabwe's new gold-backed currency is designed to fight inflation and wean the economy off the US dollar, but it has suffered a chaotic start with shops accepting only US dollars… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Muswere Calls On Media to Support Zim's New Currency
The Herald
The successful adoption of Zimbabwe's new currency Zimbabwe's Gold ( ZiG) , is hinged on the positive coverage given by media practitioners, Information, Publicity and Broadcasting… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Police to Conduct Blitz On Street Traders Manipulating New ZiG Currency - Finance Minister
New Zimbabwe
Finance minister Mthuli Ncube has revealed that law enforcement agents will soon conduct a blitz on black market traders whom he says are manipulating the new structured currency,… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Two Madzibaba Ishmael Sect Women in Court for Human Trafficking
The Herald
Two women from Madzibaba Ishmael's apostolic sect who are facing allegations of human trafficking have been released on US$50 bail by Harare magistrate Mr Donald… Read more »
April 10
Southern Africa: Zimbabwe to Maximise On Oil Discovery
The Herald
Zimbabweans will be the primary beneficiaries of the recent oil and gas discoveries in Muzarabani and to this end, the Second Republic is in the process of establishing mechanisms… Read more »
Zimbabwe: 'Witness Claims Complainant Is Targeting Him,' Says State Witness in Ronald Nyandoro Case
263Chat
A state witness in the trial of businessman Ronald Nyandoro, who stands accused of motor vehicle theft, has asserted in court that he feels targeted by the complainant. Mr. Kirk… Read more »
Zimbabwe: U.S.$143m Windfall for Tobacco Farmers, As Average Price Rises 13pc
The Herald
Tobacco farmers have pocketed US$143 million from the sale of 41 million kilogramme of flue-cured tobacco at both the auction and contract floors, as trading entered Day 17 with… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Produce Monthly Development Updates, Provinces
The Herald
All provinces must now submit monthly reports to Government by the 5th day of each month as the Second Republic moves to promote comprehensive economic development planning at… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Govt/FAO Collaborate to Mitigate Agricultural Livelihoods Degradation
The Herald
GOVERNMENT is working with the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) to review the food security situation and outlook in the country to come up with the appropriate response… Read more »
Zimbabwe: ZSE Re-Bases Indices On Currency Changes
The Herald
The Zimbabwe Stock Exchange (ZSE) has re-based indices following the introduction of the new structured currency Zimbabwe Gold (ZiG), as espoused in the 2024 Monetary Policy… Read more »
Zimbabwe: All Hope Not Lost On Liverpool Starlet Mabaya
The Herald
Twice in the last four months, Zimbabwe has made futile attempts to turn Liverpool starlet Isaac Mabaya's heart, but the 19-year-old defender is still unsure of his international… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Govt to Construct Minerals Value Addition Plants
The Herald
The first phase of the construction of the Mines to Energy Industrial Park in Mapinga will begin in June as the Government steps up the minerals value addition and beneficiation… Read more »
Zimbabwe: 12kg Mbanje Lands Pair in Trouble
The Herald
Two people allegedly found in possession of 12kg of mbanje at High Glen Shopping Centre in south west Harare, appeared in court yesterday. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Businessman in Court for Rape
The Herald
The trial of businessman Ishmael Matyenyika who allegedly started raping his sister-in-law in 2007 and later forced her to abort twice, opened in Harare this week. Read more »
Zimbabwe: 5000ha for Winter Maize, Wheat - - Chadzamira
The Herald
MASVINGOASVINGO Province is expected to grow 5000 hectares of winter maize and wheat under irrigation to mitigate the effects of the El Nino-induced drought by leveraging on the… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Independence Preps At Advanced Stage
The Herald
Preparations for 2024 Independence Day celebrations and the traditional Children's Party are at an advanced stage. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Founders Cup a Success
The Herald
Organiser of the Founders Cup, Jephitah Mambo, has hailed the unity of purpose among academies in the country in developing raw football talent. Read more »
Zimbabwe: FIFA, Domestic Game Stakeholders Meet
The Herald
Nine months after they had literally been excluded from reform processes being undertaken in local football, the Premier Soccer League and regional bodies get a chance to meet with… Read more »
East Africa: East Africa Mulls Us Dollar Securities to Cushion Investors
The Herald
East African stock market chief executives are considering a policy shift to allow them to issue debt instruments in hard currency to open competition with commercial banks over… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Artificial Intelligence and the Future of Democracy in Zimbabwe
The Herald
Written by Africa University students in the faculty of International Relations and Diplomacy; Gift T Mushohwe and Luxene Ngoie Kakudie Read more »
Zimbabwe: Junior Tennis Stars for Tunisia Tourney
The Herald
Three of the country's young tennis sensations have been handed yet another opportunity to shine as they are set for the Africa Junior Team Championships (AJTC) in Tunisia next… Read more »
Zimbabwe: I Survived Mkushi Bomb Attack At 15 - Struggle Veteran
The Herald
It was in 1977 when Cde Rejoice Sibanda, then aged 15, joined the liberation struggle with fellow teenagers, and a year later, she would survive the Mkushi Camp bombing in Zambia… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Zimdollar Remains Legal Tender Until Month-End - RBZ
The Herald
The Zimbabwe dollar remains legal tender for all domestic transactions until April 30, when the Zimbabwe Gold (ZiG) notes and coins will come into circulation, the Reserve Bank of… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Legends Night 4, Rekindles Lost Memories Records a High Turnout
The Herald
Indeed Zimbabwe has got talent! Read more »
Zimbabwe: Food Distribution to Vulnerable Groups Continues
The Herald
Government has so far distributed more than 6 631 tonnes of grain to vulnerable communities across the country's rural provinces to cushion them from the effects of the El… Read more »