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Zimbabwe inflation holds below 5%

Zimbabwe's annual inflation remained below five percent in May, reinforcing one of the country's most significant economic stabilisation achievements in recent years despite a global oil price shock that threatened to disrupt the disinflat…

Published: 12 hrs ago | 108 | by Staff reporter

UFO over Zimbabwe in summer 2008 had CIA on 'high alert'

Zimbabwe has once again found itself at the centre of global discussions about unidentified flying objects (UFOs) following the release of newly declassified United States government documents detailing a mysterious aerial sighting over Ha…

Published: 14 hrs ago | 221 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe Parliament resumes CAB3 debates

Debate on the Constitution of Zimbabwe Amendment Bill (No. 3) is set to resume in the National Assembly today, with Parliament expected to conclude the Second Reading stage of the proposed legislation this week.The Bill has generated unpre…

Published: 15 hrs ago | 156 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe reviews Liquor Licence Act

The Government has launched a nationwide review of Zimbabwe's liquor licensing framework, with stakeholder consultations underway as authorities seek to modernise legislation, improve regulatory efficiency and promote ease of doing busines…

Published: 15 Jun 2026 at 20:55hrs | 497 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe headed for another coup?

In recent weeks, reports - speculative or otherwise - have circulated of soldiers allegedly distributing pamphlets in military cantonments expressing dissatisfaction with the current political trajectory. At the same time, rumours persist …

Published: 15 Jun 2026 at 18:51hrs | 1198 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe's cash economy expands

Passenger vehicle imports into Zimbabwe have more than doubled over the past three years, providing fresh evidence of the growing influence of the country's cash-driven informal economy and its increasing appetite for asset accumulation.Ne…

Published: 15 Jun 2026 at 18:31hrs | 194 | by Staff reporter

'CAB3 allows unpopular candidate to become Zimbabwe President'

Harare West legislator Joanna Mamombe has mounted a strong opposition to the Constitution of Zimbabwe Amendment Bill No. 3 (CAB3), arguing that the proposed changes would weaken democracy, erode electoral independence and transfer power aw…

Published: 15 Jun 2026 at 06:49hrs | 944 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe adopts risk-based classification for PVOs

The Government has introduced a risk-based framework for the supervision of private voluntary organisations (PVOs), under which charities and non-governmental organisations will be classified according to their exposure to potential money …

Published: 14 Jun 2026 at 17:32hrs | | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe export earnings triple to US$10bn

Zimbabwe's export earnings have more than tripled over the past seven years, rising from approximately US$3 billion in 2017 to nearly US$10 billion in 2024, driven largely by strong performance in the mining and agricultural sectors.Accord…

Published: 14 Jun 2026 at 11:20hrs | 304 | by Staff reporter

Russia hails Zimbabwe's UN Security Council election

Russia has congratulated Zimbabwe on securing a non-permanent seat on the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) for the 2027-2028 term, pledging to work closely with Harare to strengthen Africa's influence in global affairs.Speaking durin…

Published: 13 Jun 2026 at 11:59hrs | | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe, Equatorial Guinea sign 4 MoUs

Zimbabwe and Equatorial Guinea have pledged to deepen bilateral cooperation in trade, tourism, education and investment following the signing of four Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) during Equatorial Guinean President Teodoro Obiang Ngue…

Published: 13 Jun 2026 at 11:48hrs | 181 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabweans keep blaming the wrong people for economic decay

There is a comfortable consensus forming in our economic conversations. The vendor on the pavement is the problem. The tuckshop on the corner is the problem. The hawker selling cheap imported wares is the problem. The argument is repeated …

Published: 12 Jun 2026 at 15:51hrs | 289 | by Derrick Wini Dari

Zimbabwe eyes US$600m export windfall

Zimbabwe could generate nearly US$600 million in export earnings from a proposed agro-industrial Special Economic Zone (SEZ) expected to drive industrialisation, job creation and long-term economic transformation.The Hunyani Agro-Industria…

Published: 12 Jun 2026 at 11:29hrs | | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe's hypertension epidemic

When 54-year-old Sharon Moyo collapsed while hanging laundry outside her home in Mbare, she assumed stress and fatigue were to blame. A visit to Parirenyatwa Group of Hospitals revealed a far more serious problem — dangerously high blood p…

Published: 11 Jun 2026 at 20:45hrs | | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe's new rental tax raises compliance questions for landlords

Zimbabwe's introduction of a presumptive rental income tax on commercial property rentals has created new compliance obligations for landlords, estate agents and tenants, while also raising questions about the interpretation of the law and…

Published: 11 Jun 2026 at 20:44hrs | | by Staff reporter

Motorcycle boom outpaces licensing in Zimbabwe

On a busy Friday afternoon in Harare's central business district, a delivery rider carefully navigates through lunchtime traffic, weaving between stationary vehicles as he races to complete another order.His motorcycle is fitted with a car…

Published: 11 Jun 2026 at 20:42hrs | 729 | by Staff reporter

Smuggling of ammo into Zimbabwe raises security concerns

Home Affairs Permanent Secretary Ambassador Raphael Faranisi has warned that the continued smuggling of ammunition into Zimbabwe from neighbouring countries poses a growing threat to national security, highlighting the need for stronger re…

Published: 11 Jun 2026 at 20:38hrs | | by Staff reporter

Obiang Nguema Mbasogo jets into Zimbabwe

Equatorial Guinea President Teodoro Obiang Nguema Mbasogo is expected in Harare today for a two-day State visit aimed at strengthening bilateral relations and expanding cooperation between Zimbabwe and Equatorial Guinea.During the visit, P…

Published: 11 Jun 2026 at 14:09hrs | 435 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe's elephant population nears 100,000

Zimbabwe's elephant population has grown to more than 85,000 animals, almost double the country's estimated ecological carrying capacity, raising concerns among conservationists about the long-term impact on ecosystems already under pressu…

Published: 11 Jun 2026 at 13:40hrs | 300 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwean deported from Poland

A Zimbabwean national has been deported from Poland following a violent assault on a Polish man in the eastern city of Lublin, an incident that triggered public outrage and political pressure from right-wing parties.According to Polish med…

Published: 11 Jun 2026 at 13:32hrs | | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe's gold revenue doubles 4 months

Zimbabwe's gold sector generated more than US$1.2 billion in revenue during the first four months of 2026, more than doubling earnings recorded during the same period last year as higher global prices and sustained production boosted expor…

Published: 11 Jun 2026 at 06:48hrs | 370 | by Staff reporter

Chamisa rules out backing another military coup

Former Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) leader Nelson Chamisa has publicly declared that he would not support another military intervention in Zimbabwe, signaling that he would not back any coup attempt against President Emmerson Mnanga…

Published: 10 Jun 2026 at 19:36hrs | 1848 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe hospital stuck with 16 unidentified bodies

Police in Lupane, Matabeleland North Province, have appealed to members of the public to assist in identifying and collecting 16 unclaimed bodies currently being held at St Luke's Hospital mortuary.The remains, which include four infants, …

Published: 10 Jun 2026 at 12:38hrs | 378 | by Staff reporter

200 buses headed for Zimbabwe

At least 200 public service buses are on their way to Zimbabwe, with a further 500 currently under manufacture, as part of a Government-backed initiative aimed

Published: 09 Jun 2026 at 16:13hrs | | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe repatriates citizens fleeing South Africa unrest

Seventy-four Zimbabwean nationals returned home on Sunday after fleeing attacks in Mossel Bay, Western Cape, amid growing concerns over violence targeting foreign nationals in parts of South Africa.The group arrived at Beitbridge Border Po…

Published: 08 Jun 2026 at 13:22hrs | 905 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe plans ban on importation of locally producible goods

The Government is planning to restrict the importation of goods worth an estimated US$4.5 billion that can be produced locally under a proposed Local Content Act aimed at accelerating industrialisation, creating jobs and preserving foreign…

Published: 08 Jun 2026 at 13:18hrs | 408 | by Staff reporter

Roseanna Hall crowned Miss Universe Zimbabwe 2026

Roseanna Hall was crowned Miss Universe Zimbabwe 2026 on Saturday night, emerging victorious from a field of 30 contestants during a glittering national finale held in Harare.The 34-year-old psychology graduate from Shurugwi secured the co…

Published: 07 Jun 2026 at 15:19hrs | 549 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe to acquire cancer treatment machines

The Government has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening cancer diagnosis and treatment services in Zimbabwe, pledging to acquire a full range of specialis

Published: 07 Jun 2026 at 08:11hrs | 281 | by Staff reporter

Is Zimbabwe ready for 2028 AFCON bid?

Whoever won the contract to renovate the enormous stadium and completed the subpar work should be held accountable for their use of the funds.After 46 years of independence, it appears that Zimbabwe is not yet ready for significant infrast…

Published: 06 Jun 2026 at 19:55hrs | 316 | by Leonard Koni

Zimbabwe's untapped Titanium economy

FOR decades, discussions about Zimbabwe's economic future have largely revolved around government policy, foreign investment, mining giants, and large corporations. Yet beneath these headline sectors lies a largely overlooked segment of th…

Published: 06 Jun 2026 at 19:18hrs | 395 | by Brighton Musonza

Chamisa demands 'transitional government'

Former Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) leader Nelson Chamisa has called for the establishment of a transitional government and urged President Emmerson Mnan

Published: 06 Jun 2026 at 10:32hrs | 371 | by Staff reporter

US congratulates Zimbabwe

The United States Embassy in Harare has congratulated Zimbabwe following its election as a non-permanent member of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC), a

Published: 06 Jun 2026 at 08:17hrs | 429 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe mining sector generates US$2bn in first half

Zimbabwe's mining sector generated approximately US$2 billion in revenue during the first half of the year, reinforcing its position as the country's leading source of foreign currency earnings and a key pillar of economic growth.Mines and…

Published: 06 Jun 2026 at 08:24hrs | 322 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe Parly adjourns as Constitutional Amendment Bill debate heats up

The Zimbabwean Parliament has adjourned its sitting until Tuesday, when debate on the controversial Constitutional Amendment Bill No. 3 is expected to continue.

Published: 05 Jun 2026 at 15:55hrs | 771 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe, Zambia move to end boundary disputes

Zimbabwe and Zambia have launched a joint pilot project to install floating buoys on Lake Kariba in a bid to clearly demarcate their shared international boundary and reduce long-standing tensions among fishing communities.The initiative t…

Published: 05 Jun 2026 at 13:48hrs | 262 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe's biggest gold restart is already in motion

The hum of high-capacity pumps echoing through the valleys of Penhalonga is more than just the sound of machinery at work — it is the soundtrack to one of Afr

Published: 04 Jun 2026 at 15:09hrs | 361 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe on track to end Aids by 2030

The National Aids Council (NAC) says Zimbabwe remains on track to achieve its goal of ending Aids as a public health threat by 2030, despite reductions in financial support from some international partners, including the United States gove…

Published: 02 Jun 2026 at 18:26hrs | | by Staff reporter

Why Zimbabwean women flock to apostolic shrines alone during working hours

Across urban and peri-urban Zimbabwe, apostolic shrines continue to draw large numbers of women during weekday mornings, a pattern that reflects deeper social, economic, and spiritual dynamics rather than a single explanation.On any given …

Published: 02 Jun 2026 at 18:23hrs | | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe to lure skilled diasporans

Zimbabwe has launched a new initiative aimed at tapping into the country's diaspora skills base to support its industrialisation agenda and reduce reliance on foreign expatriate expertise in emerging sectors.The programme is part of a broa…

Published: 02 Jun 2026 at 10:49hrs | | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe owes Japan US$381m as debt talks continue

ZIMBABWE owes Japan approximately US$381 million in overdue debt, making Tokyo one of the country's largest Paris Club creditors, Japan's Ambassador to Zimbabwe, Nobutaka Maekawa, has said.The debt forms part of Zimbabwe's estimated US$3,8…

Published: 30 May 2026 at 09:51hrs | | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe road repairs stall as imported chemicals drain forex

THE government says it is working with local universities to develop cheaper, locally produced road maintenance chemicals as authorities seek to reduce reliance on imports that are straining foreign currency reserves.Zimbabwe's rural road …

Published: 30 May 2026 at 09:39hrs | 337 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe losing $4,3 million in monthly revenue

ZIMBABWE could be losing about US$4,3 million in monthly revenue following recent fuel tax adjustments introduced in response to global oil market disruptions, according to a new analysis by Harare-based think tank Africa Economic Developm…

Published: 30 May 2026 at 10:00hrs | | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe pushes mercury-free gold mining

AT Museveni Mine in Bindura, 32-year-old artisanal miner Mavies Gwiriko carefully swirls crushed gold ore with mercury under the harsh sun, unaware that the toxic substance she handles daily can cause severe damage to the brain, kidneys, l…

Published: 28 May 2026 at 17:50hrs | | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe's US Dollar inflation rises to 2.8%

Zimbabwe's annual inflation rate in United States dollar terms rose to 2.8 percent in May, up from 2.2 percent recorded in April, according to the latest figure

Published: 27 May 2026 at 07:29hrs | 491 | by Staff reporter

Fierce pushback as Zimbabwe debt riots into dangerous territory

A fierce critic of Zimbabwe's debt management has raised fresh concerns over the credibility and inclusivity of the country's reform agenda, as the African Deve

Published: 27 May 2026 at 07:23hrs | | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe currency gaining public confidence, RBZ

The Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) says confidence in the Zimbabwe Gold (ZiG) currency continues to grow as the economy records significant gains in price stability and exchange rate performance, with the local unit increasingly being used…

Published: 25 May 2026 at 12:37hrs | 563 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe deports 29 undocumented Mozambicans

Zimbabwean authorities have deported 29 undocumented Mozambican nationals after they were intercepted in Chipinge, Mutare and Harare and found to be living in the country illegally.The group was received at the Machipanda Border Post by a …

Published: 25 May 2026 at 12:42hrs | | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe ranked among least free countries in SADC

Zimbabwe has been ranked the third least free country in Southern Africa in the latest Freedom House 2026 Freedom in the World report, although it did not make the list of the world's 39 least free nations.According to the report, Zimbabwe…

Published: 25 May 2026 at 12:40hrs | 789 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe confident ahead of UN Security Council vote

Zimbabwe says it is confident of securing enough international support in next week's election for a non-permanent seat on the United Nations Security Council (UNSC), as diplomatic preparations enter their final phase.Foreign Affairs and I…

Published: 24 May 2026 at 13:36hrs | | by Staff reporter

Alarm over rising teen pregnancies in Zimbabwe

Calls are growing for Zimbabwe to urgently expand sexual and reproductive health services for children and adolescents amid rising cases of teenage pregnancies,

Published: 23 May 2026 at 17:03hrs | | by Staff reporter

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Pro‑CAB3 rally cancelled as opposition claims backing for Bill is fading, venue 'haunted'

Mzembi claims his phone was hacked

Miners accused of US$30 million mining claims scam

Egyptian in Zimbabwe court over alleged forged passport

Heritage-based curriculum mandatory for all learners in Zimbabwe

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Zimbabwe auto assembly plant nears completion

CCC MP thrown out of National Assembly

UK appoints ex-Zimbabwe envoy as High Commissioner to Nigeria

A 22 years unfinished NUST building

Fundraising campaign launched for Madzibaba VeShanduko

Minimum wage for domestic workers now US$90 in Zimbabwe

Zimbabwe expands cancer care, targets free treatment

Zimbabwe inflation holds below 5%

Chivayo fires back at Mliswa in explosive social media clash

Musarara accused of economic blackmail

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Govt says Bulawayo-Victoria Falls highway deadline remains unchanged

Matebeleland South grapples with high teenage pregnancy rate

UFO over Zimbabwe in summer 2008 had CIA on 'high alert'

'Check on your relatives' graves'

ZRU condemn shocking gun incident at Eaglesvale

9 killed, 25 injured as bus collides with train in Zimbabwe

Zimbabwe farmers surpass wheat planting record

Man jailed 2 years for impersonating Justice Garwe

Currency mismatches costing Zimbabwe's insurers millions

Man gambles away employer's money

Mutare mourns ex-mayoress Jahwi

15 000 drivers snared in camera crackdown

Harare, govt sued over prepaid water meter rollout

Zimbabwean Widow loses bid to reclaim 120ha farm

Chivayo and Sonja Madzikanda were never 'married', says Court

Musarara's grain levy challenge sparks debate

Zimbabwe Parliament resumes CAB3 debates

Stop chasing spaza shops, take back the mines, says Malema

Zimbabwe reviews Liquor Licence Act

Zimbabwe slashes broadcasting fees by 50%

Zanu PF praise for Winky D sparks scepticism

Zimbabweans are shunning supermarkets

Fugitive suspected drug dealer arrested

Zimbabwe headed for another coup?

Zimbabwe;s Senate demands tougher marriage laws

The brave few MPs resisting Zanu PF's brazen power grab

Bulawayo City to hire more health workers

Zimbabwe tightens border security to curb trafficking

Bulawayo faces food shortages

The harder the Zimbabwe regime pushes citizens into believing economy improving the more unbelievable they sound!

Zimbabwean woman dies at South African hospital; neglected due to her nationality

Grand coalition in false start

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Lupane State University students win innovation prize

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