Investors pull back after rule changes

This compares to US$4,76 billion recorded in the first quarter of 2025. The number of new licences also dropped from 214 to 146 over the same period.
By Tatira Zwinoira Apr. 23, 2026
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Healthcare shake-up threatens 10 000 jobs

AT least 10 000 jobs are in jeopard if government moves ahead with the proposal to bar medical aid societies from owning clinics and hospitals, stakeholders in the sector have warned. 
By Vanessa Gonye and Lesley Kufandada Apr. 14, 2026

Calls grow for medical aid regulations overhaul

Itai Rusike, the executive director for the Community Working Group on Health, said fewer than 7% of Zimbabweans currently have access to medical insurance,
By Staff Reporter Mar. 2, 2026

World Bank urges Zimbabwe to cut red tape

The update noted that the number of Statutory Instruments (SIs) more than doubled between 2016 and 2020, climbing from 137 to over 300. 
By Business Reporter Jan. 25, 2026

China’s rare earth export controls: Global supply chain disruption

Technology transfer restrictions form a critical component that extends beyond physical material exports.
By Discovery Alert Nov. 6, 2025

Review passport fees next

Economic analysts such as FBC Securities see the spinoffs from the wide ranging reviews of the cost of doing business being felt gradually in the economy.
By The Standard Sep. 14, 2025

Parly seeks ban on public smoking

He said the amendment to SI 264 should include high-traffic public areas such as towns, bus termini and markets as prohibited smoking zones.
By Tael Mudzingwa Aug. 25, 2025

Zida launches eRegulations portal

THE Zimbabwe Investment Development Agency (Zida) has launched an eRegulations portal aimed at enhancing the quality of investment
By Blessed Ndlovu Aug. 7, 2025

Digitising deeds: Unpacking the paradigm shift in property registration system in Zim

Central and outstanding from these regulations is the transformation of the property registration system from the traditional paper-based system to a modern digitalised system
By Nobuhle Maphosa Jul. 31, 2025