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No missile will break our inflation resolve, says RBZ

The assurance came as global crude markets reeled from a war that has disrupted flows through a strategic artery handling roughly 20% of world oil supply.

By Mthandazo Nyoni 4h ago

No missile will break our inflation resolve, says RBZ

ZiG gamble rattles state contractors ‘Government attempts to fix old problem, risks new side effects’

“This represents a high-stakes attempt to fix old problems, but it will definitely bring side effects,” Manzungu told the Zimbabwe Independent.

By Mthandazo Nyoni 5h ago

ZiG gamble rattles state contractors ‘Government attempts to fix old problem, risks new side effects’

Zim faces shortages amid Middle East war

Most companies face fuel cost increases of more than 20%, while over half are experiencing supply chain challenges that can trigger nationwide goods shortages

By Tatira Zwinoira Mar. 25, 2026

Zim faces shortages amid Middle East war

Nurses give govt 48-hr ultimatum

OPERATIONS at several major hospitals in Harare came to a standstill yesterday as nurses downed tools, giving the government a 48-hour ultimatum to review their working conditions.

By Vanessa Gonye Mar. 24, 2026

Predatory fuel pricing is now a public health threat

In March alone, fuel prices surged dramatically, pushing petrol to around US$2,17 per litre — a staggering jump of nearly 40% from earlier levels.

By Johannes Marisa Mar. 20, 2026

Predatory fuel pricing is now a public health threat

Working capital constraints choke fertiliser firms

He also noted that firms could tap into the target finance facility introduced by the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe to help local companies.

By Concilia Mupezeni Mar. 19, 2026

Working capital constraints choke fertiliser firms

How the Iran war just boosted Beijing’s hopes of reunification with Taiwan

Both high and low end Iranian missiles and drones are getting through and hitting their targets all throughout the theatre against some of the most potent air defence systems in the world.

By Ignatius Tsuro Mar. 12, 2026