INDUSTRIALS & ENERGY

ZERA's fuel still well above global average

Zimbabwe's latest fuel price adjustment has delivered a nominal reduction at the pump, but a deeper analysis shows that the relief to consumers is far more limited once changes in fuel composition and...

AFRICA BUSINESS

Botswana Minerals identifies large copper anomaly

Botswana Minerals has reported early-stage exploration results indicating a potentially extensive mineralised system in north-western Botswana, marking a decisive shift from licence accumulation towar...

BUSINESS NEWS

Zimbabwe, Zambia opt for new Victoria Falls freight bridge

The governments of Zimbabwe and Zambia have agreed to restrict the use of the Victoria Falls Bridge by heavy trucks and trains, marking a decisive shift from years of debate over the future of the cen...

BUSINESS NEWS

Zimbabwe, Botswana pledge tariff barriers removal

Zimbabwe and Botswana have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening socio-economic relations, with a focus on removing tariff and non-tariff barriers to boost trade and improve livelihoods in both...

LANDS & AGRICULTURE

Ariston revenue plunges 58%

Agro-industrial giant Ariston Holdings Limited has reported a 58% decline in revenue for the first quarter ended December 31, 2025, underscoring the volatility of climate-dependent commerce in Zimbabw...

POLITICS

Cracks emerge in US$3,5bn former white farmers deal

Zimbabwe's farm compensation process has come under fresh scrutiny, with the head of a legally mandated steering committee alleging that government is pursuing "divide and rule" tactics in its engagem...

BUSINESS NEWS

Mthuli Ncube urges Zimbabwean motorists to cut vehicle use

Finance, Economic Development and Investment Promotion Minister Mthuli Ncube has urged motorists to reduce vehicle usage as government moves to manage the impact of rising fuel prices, saying fiscal a...

BUSINESS NEWS

Fuel price surge squeezes Zimbabwe mining sector

Mining firms undertaking opencast operations are bearing the brunt of rising fuel prices, with industry players warning that escalating diesel costs are significantly increasing production expenses ac...

BUSINESS NEWS

Zimbabwe's dam levels surge to 93.4%

Zimbabwe's national water security has received a major boost, with dam levels rising to an average of 93.4%, signalling a strong recovery driven by the 2025/26 rainy season.Latest figures released b...

BUSINESS NEWS

Mutapa gets qualified audit

Zimbabwe's Mutapa Investment Fund (MIF) has received a qualified audit opinion for its 2025 financial statements, with auditors flagging non-compliance with key international accounting standards and ...

POLITICS

ZHRC report faces legitimacy challenge

A report on public hearings for Zimbabwe's Constitutional Amendment Number 3 Bill, recently tabled by the Zimbabwe Human Rights Commission (ZHRC), is being challenged as null and void for failing to m...

LANDS & AGRICULTURE

Farmers urged to improve tobacco grading

Farmers have been urged to improve grading, baling and presentation of their crop as prices begin to firm on both contract and auction floors in Zimbabwe's 2026 tobacco marketing season.The season has...

BUSINESS NEWS

Zimbabwe pursues reform agenda at IMF/World Bank spring meetings

Zimbabwe is participating in the IMF/World Bank Spring Meetings 2026, currently underway in Washington from April 13 to 18, with the country's delegation led by Finance Minister Mthuli Ncube focusing ...

BUSINESS NEWS

Beitbridge Border crackdown leaves buses stranded

Scores of buses remain stranded at the Beitbridge Border Post following intensified inspections by authorities targeting undeclared and commercial goods being transported through passenger vehicles.Of...

Zimbabwe targets full school electrification

The Government of Zimbabwe has set a firm year-end deadline to electrify every school in the country, ramping up the use of solar energy and other off-grid solutions to close remaining gaps, particula...

BUSINESS NEWS

Harare sewerage crisis deepens

The City of Harare is facing an escalating sewage crisis that has raised fears of a potential cholera outbreak across several high-density suburbs, as burst sewer systems remain unattended and sanitat...

POLITICS

Mnangagwa facing an imminent legal challenge

Zimbabwean President Emmerson Mnangagwa is facing an imminent legal challenge following his decision to reassign Jessie Majome from her position as chairperson of the Zimbabwe Human Rights Commission ...

BUSINESS NEWS

Holiday travel chaos at Beitbridge border post

Scenes of frustration and long delays confronted holiday travellers at the Beitbridge border post on Sunday, with thousands queued for hours to enter Zimbabwe from South Africa.Motorists reported wait...

POLITICS

Chamisa launching a bigger party in 2026

Former opposition leader Nelson Chamisa has used a charity fund-raising event in Harare to reignite hope among his supporters, declaring that he will launch a "massive" new political party in 2026 whi...

BUSINESS NEWS

Beitbridge clearing 13,000 travellers daily

About 13 000 travellers are currently being cleared daily at the Beitbridge Border Post as traffic volumes steadily rise ahead of the festive season peak, prompting Zimbabwean and South African author...

POLITICS

Fierce backlash over Mnangagwa's 2030 agenda

A fierce public backlash against Zanu-PF's proposed extension of President Emmerson Mnangagwa's term to 2030 dominated a community meeting in Bulawayo last week, where angry residents openly confronte...

BUSINESS NEWS

Zanu-PF MPs whipped into 2026 budget line

Zanu-PF Members of Parliament say they were pressured into rubber-stamping Finance Minister Mthuli Ncube's ZIG 312.6 billion 2026 national budget after being told the controversial fiscal plan would n...

BUSINESS NEWS

Chinese to build luxury riverfront lodges in Victoria Falls

Zimbabwe's tourism sector is set for a major boost following confirmation that The Lux Collective, a global hospitality group with Chinese backing, will develop a high-end eco-luxury lodge estate alon...

BUSINESS NEWS

Matobo drops service charges to lure investors

The Matobo Rural District Council (RDC) is optimistic that next year's Independence Day celebrations, scheduled for April 2026 at Maphisa growth point, will shine a national spotlight on the area and ...

BUSINESS NEWS

Zimbabwe targets US$25bn livestock sector by 2030

Zimbabwe's livestock sector is set for a major overhaul, with the Zimbabwe Feed and Fodder Multi-stakeholder Platform (ZFFMSP) announcing plans to build the industry into a US$25 billion powerhouse. T...