Trimming the tree, not the roots

THE recent announcement by the Finance ministry that the government will freeze recruitment into most civil service jobs in 2026, sparing only the health, education and security sectors
By Lawrence Makamanzi 16h ago

What game is Mthuli playing?

MANY Zimbabweans this week woke up to the good news, the Finance ministry had streamlined the number of taxes business and individuals pay to get certain services.
By Paidamoyo Muzulu Sep. 13, 2025
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Defence ministry moves to take full control of ZDI

ZDI has been implicated in allegations of abusing lithium and chrome export permits as previously reported by the Zimbabwe Independent.
By Freeman Makopa Sep. 12, 2025

ICT ministry partners NetOne to bridge digital divide

The Ministry of ICT, Postal and Courier Services has partnered with state-owned mobile network operator NetOne to accelerate digital inclusion across Zimbabwe
By Staff Reporter Sep. 10, 2025

Matabeleland war vets bear brunt of evictions

But the war veteran insists the problem goes beyond his case, pointing fingers at lands ministry officers at Mhlahlandlela Government Complex.
By Sharon Sibindi Sep. 9, 2025

Govt weary of ‘predictable’ teachers’ strike threats

Educators and government have had run-ins over poor working conditions, including unsustainable wages, with the teachers indicating that they are earning as low as US$270 per month.
By Brent Shamu Sep. 9, 2025

Horticulture sector records growth

ZIMBABWE’S horticulture sector is recording impressive growth, according to the Lands, Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Rural Development ministry.
By Staff Reporter Sep. 4, 2025

Mandatory POS machine use for informal traders on the cards

GOVERNMENT is mulling a legal framework compelling informal traders to use point-of-sale (POS) machines as part of efforts to formalise the informal sector and improve tax revenue collection.
By Staff Reporter Sep. 4, 2025

76% informality a catastrophe

Zimbabwe had just emerged from a brutal 500 billion percent inflationary shock, and the perpetually smouldering currency had collapsed only a few years earlier.
By Shame Makoshori Aug. 29, 2025