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Borders must become bridges

The idea that an African needs to undergo unnecessary burden, delay, and expense moving from one African state to another is a contradiction of our history.

By Lawrence Makamanzi 40m ago

VFEX tipped for 20% growth as ZSE struggles for liquidity

Zimbabwe’s dollar-indexed Victoria Falls Stock Exchange (VFEX) is poised to outperform its much older peer, the Zimbabwe Stock Exchange (ZSE), this year, with growth of up to 20%

By Mthandazo Nyoni 4h ago

VFEX tipped for 20% growth as ZSE struggles for liquidity

In Africa, the oppressor can be your own brother

This raises a difficult question: if Africa’s defining narrative is oppression from outside, how do we account for Africans turning on each other?

By Jacob Mutisi 8h ago

In Africa, the oppressor can be your own brother

Bulawayo mayor courts French investors

The meeting, held on Wednesday, focused on partnerships as the city seeks to strengthen relations with other nations.

By Patricia Sibanda Apr. 23, 2026

South African court orders Zambia to return former president's body

According to the statement, the transfer occurred after Lungu's family were unable to "proceed with their case" at the appeals court.

By Bbc News Apr. 23, 2026

South African court orders Zambia to return former president's body

Local firms targeted in new intra-African trade push

Despite AfCFTA’s significant potential to drive economic development, a limited understanding of its technical provisions and practical applications continues to slow full adoption by businesses.

By Business Reporter Apr. 23, 2026

Local firms targeted in new intra-African trade push

Puma opens Mhandamabwe rural fuel retail station

PUMA Energy Zimbabwe general manager Patrick Ngugu said location should not hinder one from accessing energy.

By Sukuoluhle Ndlovu Apr. 23, 2026

Puma opens Mhandamabwe rural fuel retail station

ALEC 2026 conference: 2 Zim creatives among panellists

The conference is a pan-African platform dedicated to strengthening the business infrastructure of live entertainment across the continent.

By Khumbulani Muleya Apr. 23, 2026

ALEC 2026 conference: 2 Zim creatives among panellists

Chiwenga turns to mining companies to revive NRZ

THE government is seeking to establish a partnership that includes mining companies and other bulk commodity movers to revive National Railways of Zimbabwe.

By Nizbert Moyo Apr. 23, 2026