Harare– Newly appointed Minister of Mines, Polite Kambamura, has announced a radical five-pillar restructuring plan for the ministry, mandated by President Emmerson Mnangagwa to overhaul the sector, boost state revenue, and ensure communities permanently benefit from mineral wealth. President Emmerson Mnangagwa and Mines Minister Polite Kambamura Speaking to journalists soon…
Lion Microfinance Limited’s Operating Licence Cancelled
Harare, Zimbabwe – The Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) has revoked the operating license of Lion Microfinance Limited, trading as Lion Finance Zimbabwe, effectively immediately shutting it down as a deposit-taking institution. In a public notice issued Wednesday, the central bank declared the cancellation of the company's registration as a…
Why Hens Sometimes Lay Eggs With Blood Marks
By Dr Trywell Muzerengi- The appearance of blood on an eggshell is often caused by irritation or minor injury to the hen’s vent (cloaca) during the laying process. In many cases, this is temporary, but farmers should understand the common reasons behind it to protect flock health. The egg may…
Watch: Finance Minister Mthuli Ncube Defends VAT Increase
Tinotenda Hove - Speaking in Harare this week, Finance Minister Hon. Prof. Mthuli Ncube defended the recent 0.5% increase in Value Added Tax (VAT), describing it as a necessary measure to stabilise government finances and enhance revenue collection. Ncube explained that the adjustment is part of broader fiscal efforts aimed…
“ZBC Licence Fees the New Cash Cow Circled by Uninvited “Vultures”- Mavhunga
Harare- Chitungwiza South Member of Parliament, Maxwell Mavhunga has slammed the government, branding a recently announced reduction in the compulsory vehicle radio license fee as a "facade" and "criminal," amid allegations the collected funds are being illegally diverted from the national broadcaster. Mavhunga's condemnation follows the gazetting of Statutory Instrument…
Stanbic Bank Opens Branch In Masvingo
Tinotenda Hove - Stanbic Bank Zimbabwe has officially opened its 17th branch in Masvingo as the financial institution continues expanding its footprint across the country. The launch of the Masvingo branch comes shortly after the opening of the Chiredzi branch in September, marking another milestone in Stanbic’s nationwide growth. Stanbic…
“2026 Budget is Gender Aware, But is Not Yet Gender Responsive & Transformative”- LEAD
The 2026 National Budget shows important attempts to integrate gender equality into fiscal planning, but it still falls short of delivering a fully gender-responsive and gender-transformative budget for Zimbabwean women, especially those in rural, informal and low-income communities. Professor Mthuli Ncube 1. YES — There are notable efforts towards gender…
A Budget of Stability Without Soul: Why Zimbabwe’s 2026 National Budget Fails the People
By Linda Tsungirirai Masarira 29 November 2025 The 2026 national budget arrives at a time when Zimbabweans are suffocating under the weight of rising living costs, collapsing social services, structural unemployment, and a chronic erosion of real incomes. What the country needed was a people-centred, rights-based, redistributive budget anchored in…
Terry KwaTerry Continues To Excel In Mhondoro
Janet Ruvimbo Mada - Mhondoro, Zimbabwe – Terry KwaTerry is raising the bar in hospitality and leisure in Mhondoro, unveiling the much-anticipated KwaTerry Village, a premier destination for accommodation, conferences, and dining experiences. In a statement released on Friday, Terry KwaTerry said:"To my friends. I present to you the KwaTerry…
Green Dollar Coin Provides Stability and Expands Financial Access …
By Business Correspondent-Green Dollar Coin UK is positioning GDC as a safe and reliable alternative for cryptocurrency traders seeking stability during periods of market volatility. By allowing users to convert their more unpredictable crypto holdings into GDC, traders can protect their assets from sudden price swings and maintain financial security…

