US$23bn debt overshoot places Zim among Africa’s seven worst distressed…poorest, war-ravaged regional economies now in the same league as Harare
Zimbabwe has slid deeper into Africa’s most dangerous debt zone, joining a cluster of war-ravaged and structurallybroken economies now classified among the continent’s worst debt-distressed states
By Mthandazo Nyoni and Freeman Makopa
5h ago
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
6h ago
Govt releases funds to commercialise winning innovations
“Participation and uptake have been very high,” Ganda said of the Presidential Innovation Fair.
By Boitumelo Makhurane
May. 14, 2026
Industry ministry unpacks new industrial, consumer policies
Permanent Secretary Thomas Utete Wushe said the policies provide a roadmap towards building a competitive and resilient industrial sector.
By Nizbert Moyo
May. 14, 2026
Manicaland hospital achieves maternal mortality milestone
UNDP Zimbabwe said improved facilities and collaborative support played a critical role in enhancing healthcare outcomes at the district hospital.
By Pride Nyamupangedengu
May. 14, 2026
Zimbabwe’s memory of Deng Xiaoping
As African nations grapple with the legacy of colonialism and the challenges of the 21st century, including poverty, de-industrialization, disease, crime, and other social vices,
By Andromeda Heather Jubane and Mbongeni Nhliziyo
May. 13, 2026
Zimbabwe to cut mobile money charges in financial sector reforms
Mobile money users have long complained about high transfer costs, including the Intermediated Money Transfer Tax (IMTT) and charges levied by service providers.
By Boitumelo Makhurane
May. 12, 2026
MP drills relief into water crisis with six boreholes
Two of the solar-powered boreholes were commissioned in the Ziyaphapha area in Gwabalanda and Emkhayeni in New Lobengula.
By Nizbert Moyo
May. 12, 2026
Mutapa Gold seeks US$250m for expansion, launches US$75m debt raise
According to Denhere, expanding local processing capacity would build domestic capabilities, create higher-value jobs and deepen skills development.
By Mthandazo Nyoni
May. 12, 2026
The sungura derby: Strategic retreat or respectful deference?
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By Sindiso Dube
May. 10, 2026
