Harare – Labour Economists and Afrikan Democrats (LEAD) president Linda Masarira has thrown her party’s conditional support behind a controversial proposal to scrap direct presidential elections in favour of a parliamentary vote, warning that the reform would backfire without simultaneous proportional representation changes. In formal submissions on the Constitution of…
Johannesburg — The African Federation (TAF) on Wednesday formally transitioned from policy research to ground-level implementation, announcing its first global conference aimed at building what it calls a “superpower Africa” by 2050. The virtual gathering, scheduled for May 20, 2026, marks a strategic escalation for the pan-African organisation, which seeks…
By Business Correspondent - Founded by Dr. Banabasi Marambire, Barmlo Construction is carving out a reputation in Zimbabwe’s construction industry by prioritizing efficiency, precision, and technology-driven delivery. The company’s approach directly addresses one of the sector’s biggest challenges: time. Tasks that traditionally required up to 8 hours of manual labor…
Business Correspondent - Zimbabwe’s construction sector continues to witness the emergence of locally driven firms seeking to modernise infrastructure delivery, with Barmlo Investments positioning itself as one of the growing players in the industry. Founded by businessman Dr Banabasi Marambire, the company has diversified interests under the Barmlo Investments banner,…
Harare– Transport and Infrastructural Development Minister, Felix Mhona has inspected progress on the Cloverleaf Interchange at the intersection of Harare Drive and Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo Road, a project aimed at decongesting the busy Airport Road corridor leading to Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport. The upgrade, part of the government’s “Kilometer…
Harare – Cotton Company of Zimbabwe (Cottco) has been placed under a voluntary business rescue plan after years of financial distress, weak balance sheets, and an inability to pay salaries, creditors, and other obligations, lawmakers heard. Cottco board chairperson, Sifelani Jabangwe told the parliamentary portfolio committee on Agriculture, Mechanisation and…
Tinotenda Hove - Zimbabwe’s inflation edged up again in April, with increases in transport fares and food prices pushing the cost of living higher and placing added strain on households. Information released on Monday, 27 April 2026, by the Zimbabwe National Statistics Agency (Zimstat) indicates that the Zimbabwe Gold (ZWG)…
Harare – A bridge featuring piling technology never before used in Zimbabwe was commissioned on Tuesday, as Transport Minister Felix Mhona announced the government is now left with an estimated 35 kilometres to complete the entire Harare–Beitbridge road. The Manyame River Bridge, located along the Harare–Masvingo–Beitbridge Road, is the first…
Harare– Industry and Commerce Minister Ngobizitha Mangaliso Ndhlovu has appointed eight new members to the board of the Zimbabwe Development Corporation (ZDC), effective immediately, according to a government notice published on April 17, 2026. The appointments, made in terms of section 4(1) of the Zimbabwe Development Corporation Act [Chapter 24:15],…
Harare– In an unconventional start to a certificate handover ceremony, Zimbabwe’s Minister of Information Communication Technology, Postal and Courier Services, Hon. Tatenda Mavetera, opened not with congratulations but with a pointed question to graduates: “Who do you believe you are?” The question, posed on 13 April 2026 at the Ministry’s…
