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Outdated laws hinder delivery of statistics: ZimStat
THE Zimbabwe National Statistics Agency (ZimStat) has flagged the country’s outdated laws and digital divide as hindrances to the delivery of comprehensive and high-quality statistics.
Outdated laws hinder delivery of statistics: ZimStat.
THE Zimbabwe National Statistics Agency (ZimStat) has flagged the country’s outdated laws and digital divide as hindrances to the delivery of comprehensive and high-quality statistics.
By Lisa Bangomwe and Shalom Manjerere
Oct. 22, 2025
Zim commemorates Africa Human Rights Day
Majome called on Africans to recognise the significance of the day to the livelihoods of black people at large.
By Shalom Manjerere and Pride Nyamupangedengu
Oct. 23, 2025
Zim’s cotton production falls to new record low
ZIMBABWE’S cotton production has collapsed to a fraction of yesteryear output, falling below 30 000 metric tonnes for the 2024-25 season,
83% of Zim pupils face learning challenges
A REPORT released yesterday has exposed a serious learning crisis in Zimbabwe, revealing that 83% of pupils lack minimum proficiency in reading and maths by the time they complete primary school.
By Shalom Manjerere
Oct. 30, 2025
Chiwenga showers praise on St Giles
Chiwenga commended the St Giles board and management for maintaining the facility and engaging partners who provide assistance.
By Natasha Ncube and Shalom Manjerere
Nov. 12, 2025
Zimbabwe okays new drug in HIV and Aids fight
The drug has already been rolled out in Eswatini and Zambia, with US officials indicating that Zimbabwe could leverage on its considerable experience with oral PrEP.
By Shalom Manjerere
Nov. 24, 2025
Churches unite against new Abortion Bill
“Vague ‘mental health’ provisions could allow abortion at advanced stages of pregnancy” and this same clause “could be used to justify aborting babies based on their sex.”
By Shalom Manjerere
Dec. 2, 2025
Alarm as snakebites hit 1 500 cases in 2026
ZIMBABWE has recorded at least 1 500 snakebite cases across the country this year, raising concern over the growing burden of the neglected tropical disease in rural communities.
By Shalom Manjerere
Mar. 10, 2026
Govt pushes consumer protection into classrooms
THE government is set to introduce consumer rights education in schools through the national curriculum, aiming to ensure citizens understand their entitlements from an early age.
By Pride Nyamupangedengu and Shalom Manjerere
Mar. 18, 2026
Suppliers, contractors to have access to forex: RBZ
RBZ governor John Mushayavanhu welcomed the initiative, saying it promotes the use of ZiG and sets the stage for a transition to exclusive domestic currency usage.
Concern over lifting of town planning moratorium
Local Government and Public Works minister Daniel Garwe withdrew the moratorium, citing improved planning capacity across local authorities.
By Shalom Manjerere
Apr. 2, 2026
Mnangagwa, Boko push Zimbabwe–Botswana health trade, investment deals
Addressing a State banquet in Harare, Mnangagwa framed the proposed health supply arrangements as both strategic and moral.
By Shalom Manjerere
Apr. 22, 2026
ZTA reports strong growth, warns risks
ZIMBABWE’S tourism sector is facing potential headwinds as geopolitical tensions threaten to slow the momentum gained at the start of 2026.
By Shalom Manjerere and Valentine Maya
May. 6, 2026
Bulawayo to host grand national Culture Month fete
Far from being a mere ceremonial observance, Mavima emphasised that the month serves as a strategic platform for National Development Strategy 2 (NDS2).
By Shalom Manjerere
14h ago
Zimbabwe tourism numbers game: Why 384 000 arrivals don’t tell the whole story
Given that over 122000 arrivals originate from Mozambique and Malawi, absolute clarity in these definitions is paramount for an accurate assessment of the industry.
By Shalom Manjerere
14h ago
Timba blasts Mnangagwa over controversial entourage
Timba warned that such a public distancing by a neighbouring head of state is "highly unusual" and severely damages Zimbabwe’s international standing.
By Shalom Manjerere
12h ago
