Opposition, rights groups vow vigilance over term extension bill
Under Clause 2, the Bill would repeal Section 92 of the Constitution, replacing the current popular vote with a parliamentary election process overseen by the chief justice or a designated judge.
By Miriam Mangwaya
23h ago
OK Zim battles to stay afloat
By Mthandazo Nyoni
23h ago
Bid to rescue Tongaat flops
Tongaat, a South African agriculture and agri-processing firm, operates in Zimbabwe through Triangle Limited and Hippo, with the latter listed on the Zimbabwe Stock Exchange.
By Tatira Zwinoira
Feb. 13, 2026
Ownership row erupts at Bulawayo safari firm
Schultz allegedly registered 50% of the company’s shares in his own name and the remaining 50% in his wife’s name without the knowledge or consent of the majority shareholders.
By Mthandazo Nyoni
Feb. 13, 2026
Constitution amendments: A futile bid to coup-proof power
“The question of the constitutionality of the assumption by the first respondent of the office of President cannot arise from these self-evident facts”.
By Musa Kika
Feb. 13, 2026
Mafume hunts missing US$200m as services crumble
His pledge comes as Harare’s decline is visible across the capital, dry taps, sewage spilling into residential streets, uncollected refuse and pothole-scarred roads disrupting traffic and commerce.
By Freeman Makopa
Feb. 13, 2026
Zimbabwe loses US$1,5bn to tax cheats, underground dirty money network exposed
Typically by-passing banks and leaving little or no paper trail, hawala transactions have long been used for remittances across South Asia, the Middle East and parts of Africa.
By Mthandazo Nyoni
Feb. 13, 2026
TSL CEO outlines diversification strategy as assets near US$100m
TSL is expanding into property development, logistics and industrial infrastructure as it broadens its income streams.
By Belinda Chiroodza
Feb. 6, 2026
Import wave batters strategic factories
At the centre of the crisis is a dramatic flood of imports over the past two years, according to the CTC.
By Mthandazo Nyoni
Feb. 6, 2026
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Harare trails regional peers as challenges mount
HARARE’S crumbling infrastructure and chronic underfunding are steadily weakening Zimbabwe’s main economic engine, a new report has warned.
By Tatira Zwinoira
Feb. 6, 2026
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Construction sector conundrum ‘We are witnessing a hollowing out of the industry’
ZIMBABWE’S construction industry is grappling with mounting financial strain, delayed payments and a deepening loss of skills, even as large infrastructure projects continue across the country
By Mthandazo Nyoni
Feb. 6, 2026
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Zanu PF MP presses ahead with shady US$30m Harare water deal
Helcraw is working in partnership with Chinese technology firm Hangzhou Laison Technology on the project, which received endorsement from the Ministry of Local Government and Public Works
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Investors pile bets on Econet ahead of VFEX move
Econet’s market value climbed from US$739,28 million on December 15 to US$1,06 billion as of Thursday this week, adding US$320,72 million in just 52 days
By Tatira Zwinoira
Feb. 6, 2026
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State contractors want blundering, deceptive chefs charged with fraud
State contractors owed millions of United States dollars for major public infrastructure projects this week demanded urgent legal reforms to criminalise what they described as “fraudulent”
By Mthandazo Nyoni
Feb. 6, 2026
How a single gifted doe turned into a thriving commercial rabbitry
Tinofirei Carrington Mutanha, a rabbit farmer based in Domboshava’s Showgrounds area, started his journey in December 2023 with just one rabbit, received from a church mate.
By Staff Writer
Feb. 5, 2026
Valerio Sibanda tipped for cabinet post, Agriculture ministry to be restructured in new move, sources say
If confirmed, Sibanda’s appointment would continue a long-standing trend in which retired senior public officials are deployed into strategic civilian roles.
By Freeman Makopa
Feb. 3, 2026
ZimInd editor’s case postponed to February 25
The defence had argued that the State’s case was vague, disclosed no offence at law, and violated constitutional protections of free expression.
By Staff Writer
Feb. 3, 2026
Mpofu in self-imposed isolation after dramatic Zanu PF shake-up
Sources said the rift has become sufficiently serious that the party has, on at least two occasions, sent emissaries to Bulawayo to re-engage Mpofu, only to be rebuffed.
By Freeman Makopa
Feb. 3, 2026
‘German investors eager, ready to pounce, but to the right things first’
My favourite trip so far has been to Masvingo at Great Zimbabwe. The ancient stone structures are the oldest in sub-Saharan Africa — simply stunning and impressive.
By Tinashe Kairiza
Jan. 30, 2026
Zim-China trade breaches US$4bn mark in year 2025
“Export protocols for Zimbabwean avocado and blueberry to China have been finalised, with shipments set to begin in 2026,” the embassy noted.
By Tinashe Kairiza
Jan. 30, 2026
US$14tn fund snaps more stake in Zim’s Caledonia...as gold rally gallops to record highs
The bank noted that while central bank buying underpinned gains in 2023 and 2024, the rally has accelerated since 2025 as private investors increasingly compete for limited physical supply.
By Tatira Zwinoira
Jan. 30, 2026
Zanu PF succession war jostling heats up
Presidential adviser Paul Tungwarara recently delivered a blistering address to supporters in Marange, warning against attempts to “buy” the presidency, without naming any individuals.
By Julia Ndlela
Jan. 23, 2026
‘Age of aggressive stock exchange rallies behind’
The cautious outlook comes as Zimbabwe’s equity market heads into 2026 under growing structural strain.
By Staff Writer
Jan. 23, 2026
Vic Falls blocks illegal land sale linked to city officials
A government circular seen by the Independent explicitly bars councils from disposing of land reserved for community purposes for any use outside local authority functions.
By Julia Ndlela and Tinashe Kairiza
Jan. 23, 2026
Under-fire Tungwarara tags EMA in rivers deal
Tungwarara doubled down on his loyalty to Mnangagwa, declaring he was prepared to confront internal opposition “for Vision 2030” and was “ready to die today” for party “order”.
By Gamuchirai Nyamuziwa
Jan. 23, 2026
Zimra targets multinationals in fresh crackdown
Officials concede, however, that enforcement lagged behind regulation, a gap the authority now says it is closing aggressively.
By Freeman Makopa
Jan. 23, 2026
Treasury retreats from US$500m pension load, PSC takes over responsibility
Civil society organisations, however, warn that without strong legal safeguards, the fund risks mismanagement or political interference.
By Freeman Makopa
Jan. 23, 2026
Zimbabwe’s export momentum signals structural economic shift
The numbers: A surge in performance
By Mthandazo Nyoni
Jan. 18, 2026
AfDB redflags Zim over resource-backed loans... US$2,9 billion mortgaged between 2004 and 2019, bank claims
The Pan-African lender cautioned the strategy risks entrenching fiscal vulnerability while quietly transferring control of strategic assets to external financiers.
By Tatira Zwinoira
Jan. 16, 2026
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