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TELECOMS & TECHNOLOGY

Sony hikes price of its PlayStation 5 console in Europe

Sony says it has increased the price of its PlayStation 5 console in markets in Europe, Britain, Australia and New Zealand.The Japanese technology and entertainment conglomerate says a "challenging ec...

By Staff reporter | Published: 14 April 2025

AFRICA NEWS

Social unrest warning in South Africa

Critical issues such as the government's overreliance on taxes and the deterioration of basic services threaten social unrest in South Africa. Renowned economist Dawie Roodt warned that the gover...

By Staff reporter | Published: 14 April 2025

AFRICA NEWS

South Africa shows off new border patrol drone tech

Minister of Home Affairs Leon Schreiber has unveiled the Border Management Authority's (BMA) new drones and body cameras that will be piloted over the Easter weekend to enhance border security.Schreib...

By Staff reporter | Published: 14 April 2025

AFRICA BUSINESS

South Africa's electricity prices have risen by over 600% since 2008

South Africa's electricity prices have skyrocketed by more than 600% since 2008, far outpacing headline inflation and becoming a key structural driver of rising costs across the economy. This relentl...

By Staff reporter | Published: 14 April 2025

TELECOMS & TECHNOLOGY

Good news for MTN WhatsApp users in South Africa

MTN has partnered with WhatsApp owner Meta Platforms to enhance the quality of video and voice calls on the instant messaging application across 12 of the network's markets.The mobile operator says th...

By Staff reporter | Published: 14 April 2025

MINING & RETAIL

Caledonia Mining sells solar plant for US$22.35 million

Caledonia Mining Corporation, the operator of Blanket Mine in Gwanda, has announced a US$14.3 million profit following the sale of its 12.2-megawatt solar power plant for US$22.35 million to CrossBoun...

By Staff reporter | Published: 14 April 2025

FINANCIAL SERVICES

Steward Bank seeks to rebrand as TN Cybertech Bank

Steward Bank Limited has initiated the process to change its name to TN Cybertech Bank Limited, according to a public notice issued last week, signalling what could be a significant repositioning in Z...

By Staff reporter | Published: 14 April 2025

POLITICS

Zimbabwe orders immediate eviction of illegal rural land occupiers

The Government has issued a stern warning to all individuals occupying State land illegally, particularly in rural areas, demanding that they vacate such land immediately or face prosecution under the...

By Staff reporter | Published: 14 April 2025

POLITICS

Did Mnangagwa shut down Parliament to avoid impeachment?

Following Parliament's adjournment on April 8 to May 6, some social media users and even one headline claimed that President Mnangagwa had "shut down Parliament". It has been suggested this was to avo...

By Staff reporter | Published: 14 April 2025

INDUSTRIALS & ENERGY

Zimplow battles informal market and Chinese miners

Zimplow, one of Zimbabwe's biggest suppliers of farm and construction equipment, is grappling with two stubborn challenges that have become all too familiar: the rise of the informal market and exclus...

By Staff reporter | Published: 14 April 2025

MINING & RETAIL

Zimbabwe firm seeks protection from asset seizure over US$93m debt

A state-owned Zimbabwean mining firm is trying to protect assets that risk being seized because the country failed to honour a US$93 million debt incurred when it lost an international arbitration cas...

By Staff reporter | Published: 14 April 2025

LANDS & AGRICULTURE

Zimbabwean avocado gains traction among Chinese importers

CHINESE importers have positively reviewed the quality and output of Zimbabwean avocados and are committed to helping local farmers tap into the Chinese market, a Chinese trade specialist has said.Spe...

By Staff reporter | Published: 14 April 2025

LANDS & AGRICULTURE

Zimbabwe-China tobacco expo to be held in third quarter

ZIMBABWE will hold the first Zimbabwe-China tobacco expo in the third quarter of this year to promote the country's tobacco, the country's industry regulatory body, the Tobacco Industry and Marketing ...

By Staff reporter | Published: 14 April 2025

POLITICS

Zanu-PF's Tawomhera wins Glen View South seat

Zanu-PF candidate Tsitsi Tranquillity Tawomhera has been declared the winner of the Glen View South parliamentary by-election after securing 3,404 votes, comfortably defeating four other contenders in...

By Staff reporter | Published: 14 April 2025

ZIMBABWE

'RBZ walks the talk on ZiG'

Zimbabwe's efforts to stabilise its currency and foster price stability are showing significant progress, with foreign currency reserves backing the Zimbabwe Gold (ZiG) surpassing US$600 million, sign...

By Staff reporter | Published: 14 April 2025

LANDS & AGRICULTURE

Zimbabwe to get fair harvest, says WFP

The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) has forecast a favorable harvest for Zimbabwe in the 2024/25 cropping season, bringing much-needed relief to the nation as rainfall patterns show improvem...

By Staff reporter | Published: 14 April 2025

BUSINESS NEWS

70% of Bulawayo water contaminated

A recent quality monitoring exercise conducted by the Bulawayo City Council has revealed alarming levels of water contamination in the city, with seven out of 10 water samples showing unsatisfactory r...

By Staff reporter | Published: 14 April 2025

BUSINESS NEWS

Bulawayo City Council seeks ideas to revive city's industries

In a bid to combat urban decay and rapid de-industrialisation, Bulawayo city leaders are urging residents, policy experts, and various stakeholders to contribute innovative solutions that can drive su...

By Staff reporter | Published: 14 April 2025

POLITICS

'Impeachment attempts against Mnangagwa will fail'

Zanu-PF Politburo member, Ziyambi Ziyambi, has dismissed any efforts to impeach President Emmerson Mnangagwa as futile, emphasizing that Zimbabwe operates under a party-based Parliamentary system wher...

By Staff reporter | Published: 14 April 2025

INDUSTRIALS & ENERGY

Zimbabwe to produce solar panels, lithium batteries

Zimbabwe is set to begin large-scale manufacturing of solar panels and lithium batteries as part of a bold new initiative to boost the country's renewable energy sector. The development follows the re...

By Staff reporter | Published: 14 April 2025

BUSINESS NEWS

7 more firms for Bulawayo-Victoria Falls road upgrade

The Government has engaged seven additional contractors to fast-track the full rehabilitation of the Bulawayo - Victoria Falls highway, a key economic and tourism corridor that has long been in a stat...

By Staff reporter | Published: 14 April 2025

BUSINESS NEWS

Kariba floodgates partially opened

The Zambezi River Authority (ZRA) has begun commissioning tests on the newly rehabilitated sluice gates at Kariba Dam, marking a critical phase in the near-completion of a major rehabilitation project...

By Staff reporter | Published: 14 April 2025

BUSINESS NEWS

Govt boosts completion drive on Harare - Beitbridge highway

The Government has released a new tranche of funding to expedite the completion of outstanding sections of the Harare - Beitbridge Highway, with contractors now back on site and working at full thrott...

By Staff reporter | Published: 14 April 2025

CONSTRUCTION & PROPERTY

'City on the Edge of the City' set to transform Bulawayo

Real estate firm Henock Ranching has announced an ambitious new urban development project, "City on the Edge of the City," which will be constructed on a 58-hectare gated lifestyle estate on the outsk...

By Staff reporter | Published: 14 April 2025

POLITICS

Mnangagwa stuffs cabinet with family, loyalists

OPPOSITION Citizen Coalitions for Change (CCC) is steamed up after President Emmerson Mnangagwa appointed his family members and loyalists to ministerial positions.Mnangagwa announced his new cabinet ...

By Staff reporter | Published: 12 September 2023
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