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Zim imposes Africa’s heaviest oil price hikes... shocking rip-off exposed in AU, AfDB regional report
The increase placed Zimbabwe far ahead of second-placed Egypt, which imposed a 14,3% increase during the same period. Morocco followed at 13,9%, while Sierra Leone recorded a 12,3% surge.
By Freeman Makopa
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Kamangirira strikes Zim's first medal at African Championships
From Kamangirira's historic silver to the extraordinary sight of three Zimbabweans in a 400m final, these championships are already delivering memories that will be spoken about for years to come.
By Kudakwashe Gahadzikwa
May. 14, 2026
Bulawayo singer turns disability into music of hope
“My disability did not define my worth; it shaped my strength, resilience and perspective,” he says.
By Langelihle Nyathi
May. 14, 2026
Makarawu leads Zim charge for global relay qualification
It is a measured, patient approach that speaks to a maturity beyond his years, an athlete who knows exactly where he is going and is not prepared to rush the journey.
By Kudakwashe Gahadzikwa
May. 13, 2026
What mass markets say about the political economy of African food systems
Political power is marginalising indigenous food
By Charles Dhewa
May. 13, 2026
Ramaphosa drawn into fresh storm over Zim trip
Critics also lashed out at the presence of controversial businessmen in Mnangagwa’s entourage.
By Sydney Kawadza
May. 13, 2026
SA court rules children stay in custody row
One of the children, a 12-year-old girl, suffered burns while trying to extinguish the flames engulfing her father.
By Silas Nkala
May. 13, 2026
Push mounts for Africa to self-fund healthcare
“The time has now come for Africa to start fully funding its public healthcare services,” he said. “The era of depending on foreign funding from the global north must come to an end.”
By Silas Nkala
May. 11, 2026
Mhondoro shrines under siege from mining project
A bitter conflict between corporate expansion and national heritage has reached a boiling point in Mashonaland West’s Mhondoro-Mubaira area.
By Brent Shamu
May. 10, 2026
The sungura derby: Strategic retreat or respectful deference?
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By Sindiso Dube
May. 10, 2026
