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Hope is not policy: Preparing for the 2026 climate shock in Zimbabwe
For an economy finally showing signs of a pulse—with growth projections for 2026 hovering around 5%—this is more than a weather report; it is a systemic threat.
By Tendai Munhundarima
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First Mutual eyes health integration, regional scale
FIRST Mutual Holdings Limited (FMHL) is best understood as a diversified financial services group anchored on insurance, with complementary exposure to property, investments and financial services.
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Commissions of inquiry: Much ado about nothing
President Emmerson Mnangagwa ordered the publication of the long-awaited Commission of Inquiry report on the sale of state land since 2005, which was led by retired judge Justice Tendai Uchena.
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AI learns to think ahead
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Beyond the stands: ZITF must tell us about innovation in Zim
A FAIR critique of “backward” exhibits must also reckon with how innovation evolves and how Zimbabwe can leapfrog without pretending to be Silicon Valley.
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PRACA 2026 to turn creativity into policy conversation
PRACA 2026 seeks to respond to these concerns by creating a structured interface between creatives and those shaping policy.
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Government formalises small-scale miners in gold sector overhaul
Formalisation is expected to deliver wider benefits, including improved environmental management, enhanced safety standards and increased productivity.
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‘You are offside’: Experts slam govt over exam directive
GOVERNMENT'S push to make the Zimbabwe School Examinations Council (Zimsec) the sole examination system in all schools by 2027 has sparked criticism
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