BUSINESS NEWS

Hwange to release 600 housing stands

The Hwange Local Board has completed the surveying and pegging of 600 residential, commercial and institutional stands as part of efforts to reduce the town's housing backlog and address the shortage...

By Staff reporter | Published: 05 October 2025

POLITICS

Councillors outraged by directive to allocate stands to MPs

Harare City councillors have expressed outrage over a ministerial directive requiring the allocation of 30 low-density residential stands to Members of Parliament, arguing the move prioritises person...

By Staff reporter | Published: 03 October 2025

POLITICS

Civil Registry in standoff with workers

Parliament has been petitioned to intervene in a long-running dispute between the Civil Registry Department and its employees over the non-payment of allowances dating back more than two years.The al...

By Staff reporter | Published: 02 October 2025

BUSINESS NEWS

Bulawayo commissions 465 serviced residential stands

The Bulawayo City Council, working with Natwecraft (Pvt) Ltd and Cabin Lock Construction, has commissioned 465 serviced residential stands in Luveve North and Emganwini, in a major boost to the city'...

By Staff reporter | Published: 02 October 2025

POLITICS

Chiwenga, Mnangagwa stand-off throws Zanu-PF into turmoil

President Emmerson Mnangagwa's clash with his deputy Constantino Chiwenga over allegations of looting state resources has deepened divisions within Zanu-PF, setting the stage for a bruising battle ah...

By Staff reporter | Published: 30 September 2025

BUSINESS NEWS

Illegal sale of stands in Umganin Phase IV

The City of Bulawayo has issued a stern warning to home seekers over the illegal sale of residential stands in Umganin Phase IV, cautioning that unscrupulous developers could leave buyers out of pock...

By Staff reporter | Published: 30 September 2025

BUSINESS NEWS

UK family finds 'better standard of living' in Zimbabwe

A Northamptonshire family has traded the UK rat race for a more relaxed lifestyle in Harare, Zimbabwe, reporting a significantly improved standard of living since their move in March 2024.Natalie Furk...

By Staff reporter | Published: 16 September 2025

BUSINESS NEWS

Binga Council to repossess over 100 stands

The Binga Local Board has announced plans to repossess more than 100 undeveloped residential and commercial stands from owners who have failed to develop them over the past six years.In a notice, Bin...

By Staff reporter | Published: 11 September 2025

FINANCIAL SERVICES

Hodnett named new CEO of Standard Bank

Standard Bank, Africa's largest bank with subsidiaries across 26 countries including Zimbabwe under the Stanbic Bank brand, has appointed David Hodnett as its new Group Chief Executive.Hodnett, curren...

By Staff reporter | Published: 09 September 2025

BUSINESS NEWS

Mutambara calls for standalone AI ministry in Zimbabwe

One of Zimbabwe's foremost academics and artificial intelligence (AI) experts, Professor Arthur Mutambara, has called for the creation of a fully-fledged Ministry of AI, warning that relegating the te...

By Staff reporter | Published: 29 August 2025

BUSINESS NEWS

White farmer to stand trial over 65 missing cattle

The High Court in Bulawayo has dismissed an application by a man accused of stealing trust cattle to avoid trial, ruling that the State presented enough evidence to place him on his defence.Justice Ka...

By Staff reporter | Published: 25 August 2025

CONSTRUCTION & PROPERTY

Bulawayo commissions 650 serviced stands

BULAWAYO City Council (BCC), in partnership with Enock Construction and Earth Moving Equipment, will on Friday commission 650 fully serviced stands in Mahatshula East suburb, marking the final phase o...

By Staff reporter | Published: 08 August 2025

POLITICS

Standoff erupts between Zimpapers board and management

A major standoff has erupted between the Zimpapers board and management, and three former company executives dismissed in January over allegations of corruption and fraud, as the board insists no exit...

By Staff reporter | Published: 06 August 2025

POLITICS

Harare to stop issuing new housing stands

Thousands of prospective homebuilders in Harare have been dealt a major blow after the city unveiled a bold new urban policy that will halt all new housing stand allocations for the next 20 years. In ...

By Staff reporter | Published: 22 July 2025

POLITICS

Ezra Chadzamira's driver faces outstanding police case

Esau Mutanho, driver to Zanu PF's Ezra Chadzamira and known leader of a terror gang, is embroiled in yet another police case at Masvingo Central, adding to a growing list of allegations against him.Mu...

By Staff reporter | Published: 22 July 2025

BUSINESS NEWS

Mnangagwa unveils new land policies and service standards

President Emmerson Mnangagwa has officially launched the Minimum Service Delivery Standards Framework and the Urban State Land Management Policy, ushering in what government officials have called a ne...

By Staff reporter | Published: 27 June 2025

BUSINESS NEWS

Consumer watchdog wants tough stance against substandard products

The Consumer Council of Zimbabwe (CCZ) has urged the government to strengthen enforcement of the Consignment-Based Conformity Assessment (CBCA) programme to shield consumers from substandard, counterf...

By Staff reporter | Published: 24 June 2025

BUSINESS NEWS

Skilled worker shortage hinders Zimbabwe healthcare standards

A critical shortage of skilled health professionals continues to impede Zimbabwe's efforts to deliver high-quality healthcare services, the Private Healthcare Association of Zimbabwe (PHAZ) has warned...

By Staff reporter | Published: 20 June 2025

BUSINESS NEWS

CZI sounds alarm over substandard goods in Zimbabwe

 The Confederation of Zimbabwe Industries (CZI) has raised concern over the continued flood of substandard and mispriced goods entering the country, despite the existence of the Consignment-Based...

By Staff reporter | Published: 20 June 2025

POLITICS

War vets to get 50 000 serviced stands

The Ministry of Local Government and Public Works has unveiled a landmark housing initiative for Zimbabwe's war veterans, pledging 50,000 fully serviced residential stands through a strategic partners...

By Staff reporter | Published: 22 May 2025

EDUCATION

UZ offers 'poverty wages' to stand-in lecturers

The University of Zimbabwe (UZ) has come under fire after offering what critics have branded as "poverty wages" to temporary lecturers hired to replace striking academic staff demanding better pay and...

By Staff reporter | Published: 21 May 2025

BUSINESS NEWS

Redcliff begins stands repossession

The Municipality of Redcliff has begun issuing letters to residents who have defaulted on payments for their allocated stands, signaling the start of a major repossession initiative aimed at recoverin...

By Staff reporter | Published: 21 May 2025

FINANCIAL SERVICES

Standard Chartered Plc takes US$172m hit on Zimbabwe exit

British banking giant Standard Chartered PLC (StanChart) has reported a US$172 million loss in 2024 tied to the sale of its Zimbabwean subsidiary, citing severe foreign exchange translation losses tha...

By Staff reporter | Published: 09 May 2025

BUSINESS NEWS

Zimbabwe govt sets minimum standards for councils

Zimbabwe's local authorities are now legally bound to provide residents with essential services that meet newly approved national minimum standards. This development follows Cabinet's adoption of the ...

By Staff reporter | Published: 07 May 2025

BUSINESS NEWS

Chiwenga, Mohadi tour ZITF stands

Vice Presidents Constantino Chiwenga and Kembo Mohadi yesterday visited the Zimbabwe International Trade Fair (ZITF), commending both local and international exhibitors for their innovation and contri...

By Staff reporter | Published: 25 April 2025
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