Zim’s elusive path to re-engagement
However, Mnangagwa’s administration has shown little political will to address corruption within its ranks, often disregarding constitutional obligations.
By Tinashe Kairiza and Tinofara Chiwanza
17h ago
Trade unions flag Chinese firms.
By Melody Chikono
21h ago
India-Zim bilateral ties reach US$200m
He noted that firms like ZimGold, Pure Drop, and Pepsi, through Indian investments, indirectly employ over 15 000 Zimbabweans.
By Melody Chikono
22h ago
Harare trust raises alarm over wetland destruction
The HWT, in its application, quotes legislation which prohibits setting up developments on “ecologically sensitive areas”.
By Julia Ndlela
22h ago
Air pollution from coal triggers mass relocation in Hwange
Hwange Town Council spokesperson Dumisani Nsingo confirmed that ZPC is relocating 500 households from its Ingagula suburb due to increased pollution.
By Tinashe Kairiza
22h ago
‘Banking sector struggling amid currency volatility’
Profits in some banks, he noted, are bolstered by foreign currency gains and investment revaluations.
By Tafadzwa Mhlanga and Freeman Makopa
22h ago
Zim economy needs a radical policy shift: Former minister
Moyo said the government was cutting a bigger slice of a shrinking cake and soon there would be nothing left.
By Freeman Makopa and Tafadzwa Mhlanga
22h ago
Govt in third attempt at US$4bn pipeline
Attempts fell through due to complex inter-governmental negotiations and approval delays from Mozambique, sources said in separate briefings.
By Tinashe Kairiza and Julia Ndlela
23h ago
‘Use indaba to solve succession issue’
This push for a third term has sparked controversy, as Zimbabwe’s constitution limits presidential terms to two five-year periods, making Mnangagwa’s current term his last.
By Tinashe Kairiza and Honour Mudavanhu
Oct. 25, 2024
War vets congress divides Zanu PF
“We are constitutionalists. Now, for those that took interest under the pretext that they are an appendage of a political party, they are breaking the constitution,” he said.
By Sydney Kawadza
Oct. 25, 2024
France backs Harare railway project
FRANCE has pledged to support Zimbabwe's efforts to revive its public railway network, reigniting long-stalled transportation plans in Harare, a top diplomat told the Zimbabwe Independent.
By Gamuchirai Nyamuziwa
Oct. 25, 2024
Land tenure reforms face credit hurdles
“When you are lending to farmers, you are supposed to lend at reasonable interest rates that are one digit, like 5% per year
By Tafadzwa Mhlanga and Tinashe Kairiza
Oct. 25, 2024
Chisango blames tenderpreneurs for his troubles at Town House
In a separate letter dated October 4, Chisango’s lawyers contested the suspension in correspondence to Mafume, arguing that it lacked legal merit.
By Tinashe Kairiza
Oct. 25, 2024
Corruption bleeding Zim’s economy, not sanctions: US
Zimbabwe has been under US sanctions since 2001, initially imposed in response to human rights violations.
By Freeman Makopa
Oct. 25, 2024
Fuel levy sparks crisis in mining sector
Industry executives warned that the new fuel levy will devastate mining operations, trigger shutdowns and undermine economic growth.
By Mthandazo Nyoni and Freeman Makopa
Oct. 25, 2024
Chiwenga warns Zanu PF of ‘2017’ ...as senior officials spar over ‘ED2030’ campaign
The tensions between Mnangagwa and his deputy, Constantino Chiwenga, have escalated as the push for the term extension gathered momentum.
By Sydney Kawadza
Oct. 25, 2024
‘Drastic forex cap to curtail foreign looters’
The policy unsettled a large portion of small scale entrepreneurs who travel to markets like Dubai, South Africa and China to import goods for resale.
By Freeman Makopa
Oct. 18, 2024
Bleeding govt inflicts fresh pain on consumers
PETROLEUM industry players this week warned consumers to brace for price hikes, following government’s shock move last Friday to impose a new levy on fuel imports.
Billions ‘wiped off’ Zim banks
It is one of many crises confronting companies, as Zimbabwe’s crisis moves to its 25th-straight year, with no solution in sight.
By Shame Makoshori and Freeman Makopa
Oct. 18, 2024
Looting legacy: Zim’s economic decline
“THE internet is the new footprints", suggests that our digital presence reflects our activities and choices, much like physical footprints do in the sand.
By Jacob Mutisi
Oct. 18, 2024
High Court official quits over US$2 million property ‘fraud’
The companies had bought the 6,8 hectare Harare estate, which belonged to June Searson who died in 2007.
By Julia Ndlela
Oct. 18, 2024
Govt paying Smith era debt used for fighting liberators
Zimbabwe has been paying off a US$700 million debt incurred by the Ian Smith
By Ray Mawerera
Oct. 18, 2024
Zim ‘sanctions’ itself out of remittances
The Zimbabwe Banks and Allied Workers Union (Zibawu) says high passports fees could hinder remittances flows into the country by restricting the migration of people to other countries.
By Freeman Makopa
Oct. 18, 2024
‘S. African police recommended prosecution of Zim pipeline investor’
Gregor’s Ghanaian partner, Edwin Obiri, said in an interview with the Independent last week that no crime had been committed in South Africa related to the Ghana case .
By Tinashe Kairiza and Honour Mudavanhu
Oct. 18, 2024
Bankrupt govt hospitals spend 92% health budget on salaries
CWGH looked at several problems confronting hospitals and clinics, including an escalation of staff exodus to better paying regional economies.
By Gamuchirai Nyamuziwa
Oct. 18, 2024
Recovery hopes dim as Mnangagwa, central bank deliver damp squibs
For weeks before Tuesday last week’s Sona, pressures had already built up, as measures that came through in April faltered under currency-induced frailty.
By Tinashe Kairiza and Julia Ndlela
Oct. 11, 2024
Sadc integration marked by headwinds, holdback
While visa openness is not the only factor influencing investment decisions, it is undoubtedly one of the key considerations that can sway investors towards a particular location.
By Silence Mugadzaweta
Oct. 11, 2024
Rampant looting in hospitals deepens Zim’s health crisis
Such activities compromised the effective delivery of services to consumers, TIZ noted.
By Melody Chikono
Oct. 11, 2024
Padenga records 33% revenue growth
Padenga chairperson Thembinkosi Sibanda attributed the growth to rising output at Eureka Mine.
By Tinashe Kairiza
Oct. 11, 2024