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Zimbabweans rush into property as haven against volatile economy

Its stance has led to a liquidity crunch that’s impacted the bourse and forced local investors to look elsewhere.

By Ray Ndlovu May. 11, 2025

Zimbabweans rush into property as haven against volatile economy

Understanding govt’s move to drop penalties for pricing above official exchange rate

Since the introduction of the ZiG currency in 2024, Zimbabwean businesses have struggled with a dual pricing system dictated both by the official interbank rate and parallel market rates.

By Samuel Wadzai May. 11, 2025

Understanding govt’s move to drop penalties for pricing above official exchange rate

It’s not that they don’t know what they are doing

Many are drowning their sorrows in cheap, illicit beers, which is causing a menace to the country’s mental health institutions.

By Newsday May. 10, 2025

It’s not that they don’t know what they are doing

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Teachers plot to doorstep Mthuli

The Progressive Teachers Union of Zimbabwe (PTUZ), which is organising the march, said educators were earning poverty wages and were incapacitated to report for work.

By Lorraine Muromo May. 9, 2025

UZ students demand exam postponement

Student representative Leon Muzanago said the strike had significantly hindered learners' ability to adequately prepare for examinations.

By Lawrence Maphosa May. 9, 2025

Could the black market become the only market in Zimbabwe?

Retail customers turned to informal markets where they could pay in the US dollars they still preferred, and at the more reasonable black market exchange rate.

By Global Press Journal May. 8, 2025

Could the black market become the only market in Zimbabwe?

Beitbridge cop severely assaults till operator over change

In a fit of rage, the law enforcer allegedly smashed the beer bottle in his hands on the till operator's head, seriously injuring his ear and lower jaw.

By Rex Mphisa May. 7, 2025

Beitbridge cop severely assaults till operator over change

CZI concerned over ‘very high’ annual inflation rate

Market analysts, economists and experts have disputed the double-digit inflation rate, with most saying it had entered triple-digit territory.

By Tatira Zwinoira May. 5, 2025

CZI concerned over ‘very high’ annual inflation rate

MNO revenue up 88,8% in 2024 Q4

Potraz said the sector envisaged a growth trajectory driven by increased adoption of emerging technologies like artificial intelligence, internet of things and machine learning.

By Tafadzwa Mhlanga May. 2, 2025