OPINION

IMF's Bangladesh economists must stay out of Zimbabwe

The International Monetary Fund's (IMF) latest report on Zimbabwe's economy follows a familiar script - polite praise for modest progress, followed by subtle warnings and prescriptive reforms that oft...

By Changamire Dombo | Published: 9 hours ago

BUSINESS NEWS

Zimbabwe tobacco farmers earn record US$1bn

Zimbabwe's tobacco industry is celebrating a historic milestone after producing a record-breaking 354.8 million kilograms of tobacco in 2025 - the highest output in the nation's history. For the firs...

By Staff reporter | Published: 07 October 2025

BUSINESS NEWS

Zimbabwe economy on the rebound

Zimbabwe's economy is projected to grow by 6 percent in 2025, supported by a robust agricultural season, record-high gold prices, and sustained remittance inflows, according to the International Monet...

By Staff reporter | Published: 06 October 2025

BUSINESS NEWS

IMF says Zimbabwe economy to grow at 6%

Zimbabwe's economic growth is expected to rebound to a 6 percent rate this year, the International Monetary Fund said, citing improving agricultural production, record-high gold prices and robust remi...

By Staff reporter | Published: 03 October 2025

OPINION

Zimbabwe's shadowy donors: When State Capture becomes the norm

Zimbabwe teeters on the edge of a moral and political precipice. The recent revelations of lavish donations by business tycoons and so-called "tenderpreneurs" are not just acts of generosity - they a...

By Staff reporter | Published: 03 October 2025

BUSINESS NEWS

BAT injects US$8.1 million into Zim economy

British American Tobacco (BAT) Zimbabwe has announced that it contributed US$8.1 million to the national fiscus during the latest reporting period, reaffirming its role as a key supporter of the econ...

By Staff reporter | Published: 02 October 2025

BUSINESS NEWS

Zimbabwe records first trade surplus in 20 months

Zimbabwe posted its first trade surplus in nearly two years in August, with exports surpassing imports by US$7,2 million, according to the latest figures from the Zimbabwe National Statistics Agency (...

By Staff reporter | Published: 01 October 2025

LANDS & AGRICULTURE

Wheat records first ZMX trade at US$400/tonne

Wheat has recorded its first trade on the Zimbabwe Mercantile Exchange (ZMX) weekly auction floor, with the crop fetching an average price of US$400 per tonne as harvesting of the 2025 crop begins.Ac...

By Staff reporter | Published: 30 September 2025

BUSINESS NEWS

Zimbabwe records 290% increase in food production

Zimbabwe has recorded a remarkable 290% increase in food crop production during the 2024-25 farming season compared to the previous season, according to the Zimbabwe Livelihoods Assessment Committee (...

By Staff reporter | Published: 29 September 2025

BUSINESS NEWS

AFZ sets record straight on mine dispute

The Air Force of Zimbabwe (AFZ) has dismissed allegations circulating on social media accusing it of engaging in illegal activities at Mukaradzi Mine in Mt Darwin, insisting that all its operations ar...

By Staff reporter | Published: 29 September 2025

TELECOMS & TECHNOLOGY

Zimbabwe mobile operators record strong growth

Zimbabwe's mobile telecommunications sector recorded significant growth in the second quarter of 2025, with revenues climbing, costs easing, and capital investment reaching record levels, according t...

By Staff reporter | Published: 25 September 2025

BUSINESS NEWS

Zimra to target digital economy in 2026

The Zimbabwe Revenue Authority (ZIMRA) has announced plans to roll out a comprehensive e-commerce platform in 2026, aimed at ensuring operators in the growing digital economy, including e-hailing serv...

By Staff reporter | Published: 24 September 2025

BUSINESS NEWS

Zimbabwean minister proposes 24-hour economy

Finance, Economic Development and Investment Promotion Minister, Professor Mthuli Ncube, has urged Zimbabwe to embrace a 24-hour economy, arguing that round-the-clock operations could unlock productiv...

By Staff reporter | Published: 19 September 2025

BUSINESS NEWS

Negligent Harare gynaecologist exposed

Harare-based gynaecologist, Dr. Chirume, is at the centre of mounting allegations of negligence, extortion, and patient mistreatment, with several former patients accusing him of causing both medical ...

By Staff reporter | Published: 18 September 2025

AFRICA BUSINESS

US Senate tables second bill targeting SA

The United States Senate has introduced a new bill seeking to overhaul Washington's relationship with South Africa, impose sanctions on ruling party officials, and terminate Pretoria's access to the A...

By Staff reporter | Published: 17 September 2025

BUSINESS NEWS

Zimbabwe's informal economy a risk to anti-money laundering drive

Zimbabwe's high levels of informal economic activity remain a significant obstacle in the country's fight against money laundering, officials have warned. The informal sector, estimated to account fo...

By Staff reporter | Published: 13 September 2025

INDUSTRIALS & ENERGY

Zeco returns to profit on revenue surge

ENGINEERING firm Zeco Holdings Limited has posted a profit after tax of ZiG3.16 million for the half-year ended June 30, 2025, reversing a loss of ZiG1.65 million during the same period last year. The...

By Staff reporter | Published: 12 September 2025

MINING & RETAIL

Gold prices hit record high

Zimbabwe's gold miners are celebrating as local gold prices hit record levels on 9 September 2025, according to the latest mining sector data.Fidelity Gold Refinery (FGR) reported a top rate of US$110...

By Staff reporter | Published: 10 September 2025

TELECOMS & TECHNOLOGY

Econet launches new smartSuite data packages

Econet Wireless Zimbabwe has unveiled its new SmartSuite Fixed Wireless Access (FWA) data packages, offering six plans designed to meet the diverse data needs of households, freelancers, and small to...

By Staff reporter | Published: 09 September 2025

TELECOMS & TECHNOLOGY

Econet faces backlash over SmartBiz router policy

Telecoms giant Econet Wireless has sparked widespread public outrage after informing its SmartBiz clients that they must purchase routers within five days or lose access to mobile data services start...

By Staff reporter | Published: 08 September 2025

SOCCER

Nees' poor Warriors' record a serious concern

Zimbabwe's 1-0 defeat to Benin has dashed the nation's hopes of qualifying for the 2026 FIFA World Cup and intensified scrutiny on head coach Michael Nees and the Warriors' ongoing struggles. Since t...

By Staff reporter | Published: 08 September 2025

BUSINESS NEWS

Econet restricts SmartBiz to routers only

Econet has announced that its SmartBiz data lines will stop functioning in mobile phones from September 10, 2025, and will only be accessible through Wi-Fi routers. The change was communicated to sub...

By Staff reporter | Published: 08 September 2025

BUSINESS NEWS

Cash dependency threatens Zimbabwe's digital economy goals

Banking experts have warned that Zimbabwe's heavy reliance on cash is undermining the country's push towards a digital economy, despite widespread mobile penetration and modern payment infrastructure....

By Staff reporter | Published: 04 September 2025

CRICKET

Zimbabwe cricket star becomes World No. 1 ODI All-Rounder

Zimbabwe cricket star Sikandar Raza has climbed to the top of the ICC Men's ODI all-rounder rankings for the first time in his career, following a stellar performance in the two-match series against S...

By Staff reporter | Published: 04 September 2025

INDUSTRIALS & ENERGY

Hwange power station hits record output

Zimbabwe's flagship Hwange Power Station expansion has achieved its highest electricity output since coming online last year, producing 498 million kilowatt hours (kWh) in August, project contractor P...

By Staff reporter | Published: 04 September 2025
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