BUSINESS NEWS

Faramatsi appoints Marius Prinsloo as MD

Faramatsi Motors has announced the appointment of Marius Prinsloo as its new Managing Director, effective 1 October 2025, marking a major addition to the company's leadership team.The appointment was ...

POLITICS

Harare taken to court over sewage crisis

The Environmental Management Agency (Ema) has taken the Harare City Council (HCC) to the High Court, demanding urgent action to repair its "deplorable water reticulation system" amid the ongoing disc...

BUSINESS NEWS

Treasury delays cripple Zimbabwe projects

A new generation of Zimbabwean contractors who once carried the promise of empowerment through the government's Emergency Road Rehabilitation Programme (ERRP) are now staring at bankruptcy, lawsuits,...

BUSINESS NEWS

Sugar tax cripples beverage demand in Zimbabwe

Hippo Valley Estates Limited, one of Zimbabwe's largest sugar producers, is facing mounting pressure following a sharp decline in demand from beverage manufacturers who have blamed the government's s...

BUSINESS NEWS

Christmas Pass mining sparks outrage

Civil society organisations have sounded the alarm over alleged mining operations at Mutare's iconic Christmas Pass Mountain, warning that the activities pose severe environmental and safety risks to...

BUSINESS NEWS

Harare slashes hefty executive salaries

The embattled Harare City Council (HCC) has slashed executive salaries by an average of 20% following a directive from the Ministry of Local Government and Public Works, the Zimbabwe Independent has ...

BUSINESS NEWS

Zimbabwe army to monitor riverbed mining ban

Traditional leaders have been called upon to remain vigilant and work closely with law enforcement agencies to prevent destructive and illegal mining activities that are damaging the environment and ...

BUSINESS NEWS

Zimbabwe unveils US$9,13bn energy investment plan

The government has directed large-scale electricity consumers to construct their own power generation plants within the next two years as part of measures to address Zimbabwe's chronic energy shortag...

POLITICS

War veteran dismisses farm dispute

War veteran and businessman John Fadzisayi Jani has dismissed reports suggesting that Elmswood Farm in Marondera is under dispute with property developer Swandev (Pvt) Ltd, accusing the Marondera Mun...

POLITICS

Muchinguri claims rivals targeting her children

Defence minister and Zanu-PF chairperson Oppah Muchinguri-Kashiri has hit back at what she described as cyber-bullies and political opponents targeting her children for supporting President Emmerson ...

BUSINESS NEWS

Zimra turns to AI to boost revenue collection

The Zimbabwe Revenue Authority (Zimra) has unveiled a new five-year strategy (2026–2030) that incorporates artificial intelligence (AI) to modernise tax administration, integrate the informal secto...

BUSINESS NEWS

Zimbabwe mobile operators slammed over poor service delivery

Zanu-PF Chief Whip and Gutu South legislator Pupurai Togarepi has accused Zimbabwe's mobile network providers of ripping off consumers through poor service delivery and unreliable connectivity.Raisin...

BUSINESS NEWS

Jah Prayzah's South African music concert faces boycott

Award-winning Zimbabwean musician Mukudzei Mukombe, popularly known as Jah Prayzah, is facing a potential hostile reception in South Africa as calls for a boycott of his upcoming concert gain momentu...

EDUCATION

Zimbabwe plans mandatory drug testing in schools

The government is considering amending the law to introduce mandatory drug testing for learners and employees and empower inspections in schools, Defence Minister Oppah Muchinguri-Kashiri has reveale...

POLITICS

Robert Mugabe Jr accomplices denied bail

Two men allegedly implicated by Robert Mugabe Jr as drug suppliers were denied bail yesterday after spending a week in custody.Simbarashe Kaseke and Wellington Ncube appeared before Harare magistrate...

POLITICS

Chivayo takes aim at Mutodi

Wicknell Chivayo has launched a scathing attack on Bikita South legislator Energy Mutodi, warning him to "enjoy his last supper in Parliament" as he would ensure that Mutodi does not return to the Na...

POLITICS

Nkulumane MP dies in elephant accident

Nkulumane Member of Parliament, Honourable Desire Moyo, has died following a tragic road accident that occurred in the early hours of Friday morning.The news was confirmed by Emakhandeni-Luveve legis...

Brig General Mzheri declared national hero

Brigadier General (Retired) Victor Mpandasekwa Mzheri, who passed away on Tuesday, 7 October 2025, has been declared a National Hero.The announcement was delivered to the family by the Minister of Sta...

EDUCATION

Chiwenga's only option is to roll the tanks as he did in 2017

If there is one thing Emmerson Mnangagwa is not afraid of, it is making bold decisions and executing them with precision. He has been confidently and systematically moving his chess pieces against his...

BUSINESS NEWS

Zinara busts myth on 7-day grace period

The Zimbabwe National Road Administration (ZINARA) has officially put to rest one of the country's most persistent motoring myths: there is no 7-day grace period for expired vehicle licenses.An inter...

POLITICS

Mnangagwa's succession dilemma intensifies

President Emmerson Mnangagwa is reportedly grappling with growing anxiety over who will succeed him, as the clock ticks toward Zanu-PF's crucial annual conference in Mutare from 13–18 October. Sour...

POLITICS

Mnangagwa removes another key ally of Chiwenga

President Emmerson Mnangagwa has removed Director-General Retired Brigadier-General Ezekiel Zabanyana from Zanu-PF's administrative structures, marking the latest move in his ongoing consolidation of...

BUSINESS NEWS

Illegal gold mining threatens Inyathi hospital

The Parliamentary Portfolio Committee on Health and Child Care has sounded the alarm over illegal gold mining activities taking place directly beneath Inyathi District Hospital, warning that the faci...

POLITICS

Judge's promotion sparks legal twist in fraud case

The High Court has granted local businessman Tinaapi Nyawo bail pending appeal against his three-year prison sentence for fraud, a conviction originally handed down by former regional magistrate Clev...

POLITICS

Chiwenga puts corrupt govt officials on notice

Acting President Constantino Chiwenga has officially opened the Mine Entra 2025 exhibition in Bulawayo, where he reaffirmed government's strong stance against corruption, illicit trading, and mineral...