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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Public Fury Forces ZANU PF to Abandon Punitive Cash Withdrawal Tax
Tinotenda Hove - The ZANU PF government has been forced into a humiliating climbdown after intense public anger erupted over a proposed cash withdrawal levy that many viewed as an outright attack on already struggling citizens. Following widespread backlash, the Finance Ministry dropped the controversial proposal contained in the 2026…
China Commits to Major Irrigation Upgrade in Zimbabwe as Bilateral Ties Deepen
Harare- The governments of Zimbabwe and China formalized a significant agricultural infrastructure agreement on Thursday, with Beijing funding the upgrade and maintenance of nine irrigation schemes across the country in a move aimed at bolstering food security and climate resilience. Prof Mthuli Ncube and Ambassador Zhou Ding The signing ceremony…
President Mnangagwa Commissions New Equipment at Geo Pomona, Prioritises Jobs, Sustainable Cities
Harare- President Emmerson Mnangagwa has framed a major waste management project as a critical driver for employment creation, renewable energy generation, and sustainable urban development. Speaking at the commissioning of new refuse collection equipment for Geo-Pomona Waste Management in Harare, the President said such initiatives are essential to mitigate the…

