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Govt accelerates Bulawayo–Maphisa road upgrade ahead of Independence Day celebrations

Authorities say the highway rehabilitation forms part of a wider programme of projects being implemented to prepare the province for the national event.

By Freeman Makopa 3h ago

Govt accelerates Bulawayo–Maphisa road upgrade ahead of Independence Day celebrations

Treasury commits to IMF staff-monitored programme, as it defends US$9,4bn revenue target

Economic analyst Persistence Gwanyanya emphasised the need to maintain macroeconomic stability.

By Tatenda Kunaka Mar. 12, 2026

Treasury commits to IMF staff-monitored programme, as it defends US$9,4bn revenue target

Minister Garwe honours land developers as he receives high-end machinery

Minister of Local Government and Public Works Daniel Garwe has commended land developers who have honoured their contractual obligations by supporting national development initiatives.

By Desmond Chingarande Mar. 12, 2026

Minister Garwe honours land developers as he receives high-end machinery

Analysis of the Constitution Amendment Bill : Part 1

Parliament will be forbidden to pass amendments to any laws “introducing substantive policy changes” while there is a vacancy in the office of President.

By Veritas Mar. 6, 2026

Analysis of the Constitution Amendment Bill : Part 1

UK–Zim flights resumption on the cards

Ncube described the restoration of the flights as a key step toward strengthening commercial and people-to-people ties between the two countries.

By Business Reporter Mar. 4, 2026

Tourism rules: Fair play is non-negotiable

In a statement, ZTA said a nationwide inspection blitz targeting unregistered operators would begin on March 1 in conjunction with law enforcement agencies.

By Newsday Feb. 23, 2026

Tourism rules: Fair play is non-negotiable

Understanding the Corruption Perceptions Index: What It Measures, How It Works, and Why It Matters for Zimbabwe

In developing country contexts, corruption exacerbates poverty, distorts resource allocation making it both a development and governance concern of global significance.

By Transparency International Zimbabwe Feb. 20, 2026

Understanding the Corruption Perceptions Index: What It Measures, How It Works, and Why It Matters for Zimbabwe

Pensioner’s petition over presumptive tax on property rentals

More distressing is the fact that this taxation comes after pensioners already lost their lifetime savings through economic shocks entirely beyond their control.

By Tororiro Isaac Chaza Feb. 19, 2026

Pensioner’s petition over presumptive tax on property rentals

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ED faces ConCourt showdown over term extension

The Bill proposes amendments to sections 95, 143 and 158 of the Constitution to substitute the current five-year presidential term with a seven-year term.

By Miriam Mangwaya Feb. 16, 2026