Harare- The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) has incinerated three metric tonnes of smuggled frozen chicken cuts in the capital, a seizure directly linked to the recent arrest of three men now facing multiple charges related to customs evasion and drug possession. The operation, announced in an official ZRP statement today,…
Preparations for Mash West tobacco field day hit top gear
Staff Writer- Preparations for tobacco field day to be held on Friday (30January) at Tengwe in Mashonaland West Province are in full course. Speaking to The Blast, National Chairperson for Allied Tobacco Farmers For Economic Development, Jesina Mangwiro paid gratitude to their partners for the support of tobacco farming in…
Allied Tobacco Farmers 4ED Field Day Set for Karoi
Karoi - Allied Tobacco Farmers 4ED will hold a highly anticipated field day on Friday, 30 January, at Mr. Chadzera's farm in Tengwe, Mashonaland West. The event promises to showcase best practices in tobacco farming and provide a platform for knowledge exchange among farmers, stakeholders, and industry experts. This upcoming…
Hotline Hope For Binga’s Broken Roads?
Binga/Harare – In the remote reaches of Binga District, where weeks of relentless rain turned festive highways into muddy traps, the memory of a stranded holiday season is still raw. Villagers remember trekking for kilometres with luggage on their heads, motorists recall nights spent sleeping in vehicles bogged down in…
Ministry Launches Provincial Hotlines for Urgent Road Defects Reporting
Harare – The Ministry of Transport and Infrastructural Development has directed the public to report dangerous potholes and other critical road defects directly to newly listed provincial engineers, in a move to accelerate repairs on the country’s road network. In a statement released Monday, the Ministry reaffirmed its commitment to…
From Legacy Assets to National Engine- Inside Mutapa Investment Fund’s Ambitious First Year
Harare– In a high-stakes journey for Zimbabwe’s economy, the Mutapa Investment Fund (MIF), the nation’s sovereign wealth fund, has concluded its foundational year with a declared surplus and a bold blueprint to resuscitate a sprawling portfolio of state-owned enterprises. Built on the vesting of 30 legacy companies, the Fund is…
Optimism Without Confidence: Why Zimbabweans Still Don’t Trust ZiG
Tinotenda Hove - Despite confident claims from Government and economists, scepticism continues to trail the Zimbabwe Gold (ZiG) currency, with critics warning that official optimism is masking deep-seated structural weaknesses and a long history of failed currency experiments. Authorities insist the ZiG will remain stable this year, pointing to record…
AMH Proposes Voluntary Exit Packages to Staff
Harare – One of Zimbabwe's leading media group Alpha Media Holdings (AMH) has invited its employees to consider voluntary separation packages, citing a mutual opportunity for staff to pursue “other career opportunities elsewhere.” The offer was communicated to marketing employees in an internal email from Punish Murumbi, the company’s Communications…
Econet Delisting Looms as Analysts Warn of Major Blow to ZSE Liquidity and Investor Confidence
Tinotenda Hove - The proposed voluntary delisting of Econet Wireless Zimbabwe from the Zimbabwe Stock Exchange (ZSE) could mark a turning point for the local bourse, with analysts warning of deep repercussions for market depth, liquidity and investor confidence. In a cautionary statement issued on Tuesday, Econet announced plans to…
Watch- President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s Last Cabinet Address in 2025
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