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Inside Zim’s US$1,2bn golden leaf industry

Today, Zimbabwe is Africa’s largest tobacco producer and among the top exporters globally, supplying high-quality flue-cured tobacco (raw leaf) to manufacturers across Asia and Europe.

By Kudakwashe Taimo 23h ago

Inside Zim’s US$1,2bn golden leaf industry

... as it defends US$9,4bn revenue target

TREASURY has defended its ambitious revenue target of approximately US$9,4 billion for 2026 as necessary to secure increased financing for critical infrastructure projects.

By Tatenda Kunaka Mar. 12, 2026

... as it defends US$9,4bn revenue target

ED will not leave power: Vendors4 ED

THE Patriotic Vendors for Economic Development (Vendors4ED) has pledged to ensure that President Emmerson Mnangagwa remains in power beyond 2028

By Silas Nkala Mar. 10, 2026

Why global turbulence may strengthen Africa

GLOBAL economic turbulence is prompting a reassessment of supply chains and capital allocation, a shift that may strengthen Africa’s strategic position in global markets.

By Staff Reporter Mar. 5, 2026

Why global turbulence may strengthen Africa

Zim’s new 30% PPP rules revive indigenisation like stake model

Zimbabwe’s government has approved new Public Private Partnership (PPP) guidelines that entrench a minimum 30% government stake in all project vehicles

By Business Reporter Mar. 4, 2026

Zim’s new 30% PPP rules revive indigenisation like stake model

Tobacco players call for afforestation levy ringfencing

TOBACCO farmers are calling for the afforestation levy to be ring-fenced, a move meant to ensure environmental sustainability and economic growth.

By Nhau Mangirazi Feb. 28, 2026

Tobacco players call for afforestation levy ringfencing

Zim raw minerals export ban reshapes investment flows

ZIMBABWE’S raw minerals export ban is accelerating Africa’s resource nationalism trend, reshaping mining investment flows and strategic mineral supply chains.

By Elizabeth Khumalo Feb. 28, 2026

Zim raw minerals export ban reshapes investment flows

Rethinking urban waste management in Zim: From regulation to practical outcomes

Laws exist, responsibilities are defined, and penalties are prescribed, but waste continues to pile up in urban centres, pollute waterways and strain public health systems.

By John Laisani Feb. 26, 2026