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Substance abuse among Zimbabwean college students: A silent crisis

There is no national hotline on campus noticeboards, no coordinated government strategy targeting substance use at tertiary level. The problem remains largely unspoken.

By Praexidis Dekwende 16h ago

Substance abuse among Zimbabwean college students: A silent crisis

Gold-backed ETF set for VFEX debut

The ETF is being introduced through FMHL’s subsidiary, First Mutual Wealth Management (Private) Limited (FMWM), which will manage the fund.

By Tatira Zwinoira 16h ago

Maize output rises to 2.35m tonnes as government touts food security

“There will be pockets of deficit in some wards and districts,” he said, citing Beitbridge as one of the areas unlikely to meet annual requirements.

By Brent Shamu Apr. 21, 2026

Maize output rises to 2.35m tonnes as government touts food security

China-Zimbabwe centre to host zero-tariff policy workshop

The limited-access event is expected to draw about 300 stakeholders and traders seeking to tap into duty-free access to the Chinese marke

By Kuda Gahadzikwa Apr. 21, 2026

China-Zimbabwe centre to host zero-tariff policy workshop

OpenCred launched as AFC Bank rolls out fast, inclusive loan solutions

The launch marks AFC Commercial Bank’s latest push to leverage technology to broaden financial inclusion, with a focus on speed, simplicity, and accessibility.

By Sharon Sibindi Apr. 21, 2026

OpenCred launched as AFC Bank rolls out fast, inclusive loan solutions

Invictus secures US$7,15m funding after Qatari deal collapse

Macmillan noted that the planned Musuma well had been designed as a low-cost, low-risk vertical well targeting shallow formations with significant upside potential.

By Blessed Ndlovu Apr. 21, 2026

Invictus secures US$7,15m funding after Qatari deal collapse

African Sun exits VFEX, opts for unlisted status

In a notice to shareholders, the group confirmed it had met all regulatory conditions for the voluntary termination of its listing, with trading in its shares ceasing on April 9.

By Boitumelo Makhurane Apr. 21, 2026

African Sun exits VFEX, opts for unlisted status

75-year-old assaulted over alleged adulterous affair

A 50-year-old man from Fort Rixon was recently arraigned before the courts facing an attempted murder charge following an alleged violent altercation with a fellow villager over his wife.

By Langelihle Nyathi Apr. 21, 2026