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ZIMRA Officially Commissions TaRMS

The Zimbabwe Revenue Authority (ZIMRA) proudly announces the official commissioning of its Tax Administration and Revenue Management System (TaRMS) on the morning of August 18th. This landmark occasion marks a significant advancement in th…

Published: 19 Aug 2025 at 07:53hrs | | by ZIMRA

Community pushes for official recognition of Tji Zhawunda

The community of Gwanda District in Matabeleland South Province is taking steps to have Tji Zhawunda officially recognised as one of Zimbabwe's national languages.Tji Zhawunda is spoken in parts of Gwanda, including Nsimbi, Switja, and Gar…

Published: 13 Aug 2025 at 12:22hrs | | by Staff reporter

Zera announces drop in LPG prices

THE Zimbabwe Energy Regulatory Authority (Zera) has announced a reduction in Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) prices in both US dollars and local currency for August 2025.In its latest update, Zera pegged the new price at US$1.51 per kilogram…

Published: 13 Aug 2025 at 12:10hrs | | by Staff reporter

Jilted lover rapes lover's Grade 5 daughter twice

A Dzivaresekwa man, who had been dumped in a failed relationship, is on the run for allegedly raping his erstwhile lover's daughter.The jilted lover identified only as Blessing, had been following his former lover's daughter after he was d…

Published: 13 Aug 2025 at 09:09hrs | | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe banks show strong capital buffers

Most Zimbabwean banking institutions have exceeded minimum regulatory capital requirements, signalling stability, resilience, and soundness in the country's financial system, the latest Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) data shows.According t…

Published: 13 Aug 2025 at 09:08hrs | | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe to unveil de-dollarization roadmap in November

Zimbabwe's central bank has announced its decision to launch a de-dollarisation roadmap in November, along with the new five-year economic blueprint.In his 2025 mid-term monetary policy statement, Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) Governor Jo…

Published: 12 Aug 2025 at 11:01hrs | | by Staff reporter

Logistics firm in exchange control violation

Mapho Tradelink Procurement and Logistics Private Limited, a leading procurement and logistics company, has been taken to court for allegedly breaching the Exchange Control Act by making payments exceeding US$150,000 outside Zimbabwe witho…

Published: 08 Aug 2025 at 13:08hrs | | by Staff reporter

Blue Train service between Pretoria and Vic Falls relaunched

South Africa's national railway company, Transnet, has re-launched its iconic luxury tourist train service connecting Pretoria and Zimbabwe's tourism capital, Victoria Falls. The Blue Train arrived in Victoria Falls early Thursday morning,…

Published: 08 Aug 2025 at 13:08hrs | | by Staff reporter

Chillmaster back in court

Top musician Kudakwashe Gift Hombarume, popularly known as Chillmaster, will face a fresh inquiry into his culpable homicide case after the High Court ordered the Mbare Magistrates Court to reopen proceedings, citing significant flaws in t…

Published: 08 Aug 2025 at 13:06hrs | | by Staff reporter

Auxillia Mnangagwa's rehab centre overwhelmed

The drug and substance abuse rehabilitation centre established by First Lady Auxillia Mnangagwa in Mbare is struggling to cope with demand, with hundreds of addicts on a waiting list seeking help, highlighting the growing substance abuse c…

Published: 08 Aug 2025 at 13:04hrs | | by Staff reporter

'ZiG outperforms regional peers'

The Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) has lauded the Zimbabwe Gold (ZiG) currency for its sustained stability and strong performance compared to several regional currencies within the Southern African Development Community (SADC) and beyond.I…

Published: 08 Aug 2025 at 13:02hrs | | by Staff reporter

SA court orders repatriation of Edgar Lungu

The full bench of the Pretoria High Court in South Africa has ruled that the body of former Zambian President Edgar Lungu must be repatriated to Zambia to allow for a state funeral. This decision comes after Lungu's family had initially pl…

Published: 08 Aug 2025 at 10:57hrs | | by Staff reporter

RBZ crackdown on money laundering

Following an intensive investigation into smuggling, money laundering, and financial externalisation, Zimbabwean authorities have launched a crackdown targeting several businesspeople and companies implicated in illicit financial activitie…

Published: 08 Aug 2025 at 09:15hrs | | by Staff reporter

Zimbabweans pledge property for loans

Zimbabweans are increasingly pledging household items such as beds, fridges, and other personal property as collateral to secure small loans from financial institutions, highlighting the dire state of credit access and economic hardship fa…

Published: 08 Aug 2025 at 09:03hrs | | by Staff reporter

Dembare prioritising relegation survival

Dynamos FC, the defending champions of the Chibuku Super Cup, have revealed that this season their main focus is survival in the league rather than chasing a third consecutive Super Cup title.The two-time winners confirmed this stance on W…

Published: 08 Aug 2025 at 09:01hrs | | by Staff reporter

RBZ upholds tight monetary policy to protect ZWG

The Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) on Thursday reaffirmed its tight monetary policy stance as a key strategy to conserve the local currency, despite mounting pressure from industry players to ease borrowing costs.Delivering the Mid-Term Mo…

Published: 08 Aug 2025 at 08:59hrs | | by Staff reporter

Mafume supports ban on pre-owned clothes

While the government faces criticism over its ban on the importation and sale of second-hand clothing in urban areas, Harare Mayor Jacob Mafume has publicly backed the move, warning that the capital cannot be allowed to become a "city of b…

Published: 08 Aug 2025 at 08:56hrs | | by Staff reporter

Gold Backed Currency vs Dollarisation: Lessons from Zimbabwe's New ZiG

Since April 2024, Zimbabweâ€‰has started aâ€‰new monetary policyâ€‰by introducing a gold-backedâ€‰currency known as the Zimbabweâ€‰Gold (ZiG), toâ€‰get rid ofâ€‰its reliance on theâ€‰U.S. dollar. In theâ€‰first few months,â€‰the central ba…

Published: 03 Aug 2025 at 23:27hrs | | by Staff Reporter

India lauds trade prospects with Zimbabwe, projects implementation

The Indian Ambassador to Zimbabwe, His Excellency, Mr Bramha Kumar, has lauded trade prospects between Zimbabwe and India while reminding that he looks forward for Zimbabwe to implement agenda items agreed during the Joint Trade Commission…

Published: 28 Feb 2025 at 12:58hrs | | by Gideon Madzikatidze

Zimbabwe Banking on Gold to Drive Economic Growth and Foreign Currency Inflows

Zimbabwe's gold sector is on track to significantly boost the country's economy, with output projected to reach 40 tonnes this year. This growth is attributed to substantial investments, a stable operating environment, and increased mining…

Published: 07 Jan 2025 at 18:19hrs | | by Ndou Paul

Zimbabwe Industrial Reconstruction and Growth Plan launched

The Zimbabwe Industrial Reconstruction and Growth Plan (ZIRGP) has been officially launched, marking a critical step toward revitalizing the country's economy through local procurement and enhanced mineral beneficiation.The launch event, h…

Published: 07 Jan 2025 at 14:02hrs | | by Staff Reporter

Zimbabwe's foreign policy contributes to the economic growth trajectory

Zimbabwe's foreign policy in the past six years has been commended for contributing to the economic growth trajectory under the Second Republic.Upon inception, the Second Republic sought to place Zimbabwe back on the global community of na…

Published: 26 Dec 2024 at 17:05hrs | 166 | by Staff reporter

Chiwenga Calls for Indian Investment

Zimbabwe's Vice President, General (Retired) Constantino G. D. N. Chiwenga, has invited potential Indian investors to capitalize on the strong bilateral relations between Zimbabwe and India, encouraging them to boost trade, commerce, and i…

Published: 17 Oct 2024 at 07:20hrs | | by Gideon Madzikatidze and Simbarashe Sithole

Zimbabwean Mine Workers Demand Cost of Living Adjustments Amid Economic Crisis

Harare, Zimbabwe - The National Employment Council for the mining industry has received a petition calling for immediate cost of living adjustments to mine workers' salaries. The plea comes in response to the ongoing devaluation of the Zim…

Published: 16 Oct 2024 at 17:03hrs | | by Stephen Jakes

ZDAMWU embarks on regional meetings to strengthen structures

The Zimbabwe Diamond and Allied Minerals Workers Union (ZDAMWU) is conducting a series of regional meetings to implement its Congress resolutions and expand its reach across the country's mining sector.According to ZDAMWU General Secretary…

Published: 08 Oct 2024 at 09:19hrs | 201 | by Stephen Jakes

Zimbabwe Abandons Weakened Dollar for Gold-Linked Currency

Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) Governor Dr. John Mushayavanhu unveiled the 2024 Monetary Policy Statement (MPS) this afternoon, outlining a comprehensive plan to stabilize the nation's currency. The policy aims to establish a robust and st…

Published: 05 Apr 2024 at 13:28hrs | | by Staff Reporter

'RBZ reserves inadequate'

New Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) governor John Mushayavanhu talking to journalists at the central bank in Harare on Thursday during a handover takeover process from his predecessor John Mangudya overseen by President Emmerson Mnangagwa w…

Published: 04 Apr 2024 at 21:16hrs | | by Staff reporter

Somaliland Economic Forum 2023: A gateway to sustainable Investment

The upcoming Somaliland Economic Forum 2023, scheduled to take place on 13-14 October at the prestigious Ambassador Hotel in Hargeisa, holds tremendous promise for promoting sustainable investment in the region. With dedicated sessions aim…

Published: 02 Oct 2023 at 09:52hrs | 208 | by Nicholas Ncube

Zimbabwe explores option of issuing digital currency

The Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) is exploring the option of issuing digital currency, a move that could revolutionize the way money is used in the country.The central bank said in a statement that it is "conducting research on the feasib…

Published: 13 Aug 2023 at 09:06hrs | | by Staff Reporter

Zimbabwe government defies calls to abandon Zimdollar as it continues to lose value

Inflation in Zimbabwe is currently at 75%, and is expected to rise even higher in the coming months. This is due in part to the government's decision to print more money in an attempt to finance its budget deficit.The Zimdollar has also be…

Published: 19 May 2023 at 08:41hrs | | by Staff Reporter

Zimbabwe hosts fourth Structured Dialogue Platform on arrears clearance and debt resolution process

Zimbabwe has concluded a fourth Structured Dialogue Platform meeting on debt clearance with creditors and development partners.Government and development partners met Thursday 11 May, to review three draft policy reform matrices prepared b…

Published: 15 May 2023 at 11:09hrs | | by APO

AfDB facilitates 3rd Structured Dialogue Platform meeting in Harare on Zimbabwe Arrears Clearance and Debt Resolution process

HARARE - Zimbabwe moved closer to resolving its debt issues last week as it hosted the third debt and arrears clearance structured dialogue platform meeting with development partners and creditors. Dr. Luisa Diogo, the former prime ministe…

Published: 04 Apr 2023 at 18:18hrs | | by APO

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Zimbabwean man accused of stabbing compatriot to death

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Hit-and-run driver arrested by mob

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ARDA targets 100 000 hectares of grain

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Zaka District Hosts 2025 Traditional Leaders Day at Chief Nhema's Palace

Aggressive politicians missing in Zimbabwe

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Man sets self ablaze after confrontation with his ex-wife

Zimbabwe's 2026 Budget consultations begin

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Mzingwane High launches e-library

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David Coltart takes on the Church of England

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