FINANCIAL SERVICES

CBZ hails Zimbabwe's less volatile economy

CBZ Holdings Limited has praised Zimbabwe's improving economic environment and easing inflationary pressures, which have played a key role in the financial institution achieving a profit of ZWG537.5 m...

INDUSTRIALS & ENERGY

CZI urges companies to reduce idle capacity

Confederation of Zimbabwe Industries (CZI) chief executive officer, Ms Sekai Kuvarika, has called on Zimbabwe's manufacturing sector to reduce unutilised capacity as a key strategy to lower production...

TRANSPORT & TOURISM

Victoria Falls in full glory as Zambezi water levels surge

The Zambezi River's rising water levels have dramatically amplified the splendour of Victoria Falls, creating a breathtaking natural showcase that is drawing the attention of both local and internatio...

TRANSPORT & TOURISM

Bulawayo-Victoria Falls road upgrade to begin next month

The long-awaited rehabilitation of the Bulawayo-Victoria Falls Road is finally taking shape, with Government confirming that construction work is set to commence next month. The project, which is expe...

TELECOMS & TECHNOLOGY

Zimbabwe's internet traffic is served via South Africa

More than 90% of Zimbabwe's internet traffic is served via Teraco, a data centre in Johannesburg, South Africa, where local Internet Service Providers (ISPs) peer for free with major global platforms ...

TELECOMS & TECHNOLOGY

Zacc arrests NetOne company secretary

The Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission (ZACC) has arrested NetOne company secretary Plaxedes Chikutu on charges of obstructing justice in an ongoing criminal investigation involving two of the compan...

CONSTRUCTION & PROPERTY

Khayah Cement to delist from ZSE

Khayah Cement, Zimbabwe's second-largest cement producer, is set to delist from the Zimbabwe Stock Exchange (ZSE) as part of a broader recovery plan aimed at reviving the troubled company outside the ...

MINING & RETAIL

Lupane methane gas project set to begin operations in Q2 2025

The Lupane Methane Gas (LMG) Project is expected to commence operations in the second quarter of 2025, according to the project's executive chairperson, Thabani Hove.Hove revealed that the project is ...

LANDS & AGRICULTURE

Zimbabwe becomes 5th largest avocado producer in Africa

Zimbabwe has emerged as Africa's fifth-largest producer of avocados, following a 164 percent surge in production over the past six years, thanks to increased investments from both government and the p...

MINING & RETAIL

Edgars opens new stores in expansion drive

Edgars Stores Limited has expanded its retail presence with the launch of new Express Stores in Rusape and Harare, marking a significant move to strengthen its position in the low-income consumer mark...

LANDS & AGRICULTURE

Bulawayo woman thrives with hydroponic farm

A young female entrepreneur in Bulawayo is turning heads with her innovative approach to farming, using hydroponic technology to grow lettuce and strawberries at her family home in Waterford suburb. H...

LANDS & AGRICULTURE

Cotton farmers want immediate price talks

Zimbabwean cotton farmers are pressing the Agriculture Marketing Authority (AMA) to urgently initiate price negotiations for the 2025 marketing season, warning that any further delay could trigger wid...

TELECOMS & TECHNOLOGY

Econet Wireless Zimbabwe dominates 65th ZITF

Econet Wireless Zimbabwe stole the show at the 65th edition of the Zimbabwe International Trade Fair (ZITF), walking away with four top awards, including the coveted Presidential Award for the Supreme...

TRADE & INDUSTRY

Bulawayo firm urged to seize lithium battery opportunities

A Bulawayo-based engineering company, VEET Engineering, has been encouraged to tap into the booming global market for lithium batteries and contribute to Zimbabwe's industrial growth and economic reco...

TELECOMS & TECHNOLOGY

MTN hacked

The MTN Group has announced a significant cybersecurity incident that has led to unauthorised access to the personal information of some customers across various markets.The telecommunications giant,...

MINING & RETAIL

Mutapa clarifies Kuvimba's US$1,9 billion acquisition

The Government of Zimbabwe has provided clarity on the funding structure used for its acquisition of a 35 percent stake in Kuvimba Mining House (KHM), the country's largest mining asset, by the Mutapa...

LANDS & AGRICULTURE

Zimbabwe targets 600 000 tonnes winter wheat output

Zimbabwe is aiming to produce 600,000 tonnes of wheat this year as part of a major push to sustain and expand its winter crop production. The country is stepping up preparations for a successful seaso...

TRADE & INDUSTRY

Zimbabwe pushes for lifting of ivory trade ban

Zimbabwe has renewed its call for the lifting of the international ivory trade ban, insisting that selling its stockpiles could generate critical funding for wildlife conservation and help combat ille...

Tobacco crop under threat from fungal disease

Zimbabwe's tobacco farmers are facing a major crisis as a destructive fungal disease, Fusarium Wilt and Root Rot (FWRR), spreads across fields, threatening the country's lucrative tobacco industry.Far...

MINING & RETAIL

Huayou Cobalt bets on Arcadia Lithium Mine

Chinese battery manufacturing giant Huayou Cobalt is intensifying its focus on Zimbabwe's Arcadia Lithium Mine, as it pushes forward with a lithium sulfate project aimed at significantly reducing prod...

TRANSPORT & TOURISM

Zimbabwe airports see surge in passengers

The Airports Company of Zimbabwe (ACZ) has commended the surge in air traffic witnessed at the country's airports during the ongoing Zimbabwe International Trade Fair (ZITF) 2025, describing it as a s...

MINING & RETAIL

Young miners secure 300ha of land for chrome washing

The Young Miners Foundation (YMF) has secured 300 hectares of chrome-rich land in Mvurwi, Mashonaland Central province, as part of a structured, youth-led chrome processing initiative aimed at transfo...

LANDS & AGRICULTURE

Zimbabwe's maize production to fall short by 10-15%

Zimbabwe's maize production for the 2024/25 agricultural season is expected to fall short of the country's national requirements by 10% to 15% due to prolonged dry spells and erratic rainfall, accordi...

INDUSTRIALS & ENERGY

Zimbabwe unveils coal tar project

The Ministry of Transport and Infrastructural Development, in collaboration with the Research Council of Zimbabwe, has launched a groundbreaking initiative aimed at transforming road construction and ...

MINING & RETAIL

ALROSA to double investment in Zimbabwe's diamond sector

ALROSA, the world's largest diamond producer by output, has announced plans to double its initial investment in its joint venture with the Zimbabwe Consolidated Diamond Company (ZCDC), in a move that ...