Mucheke Bridge Operational as Masimba Targets Q4 for Full Interchange Completion

Itai Ndongwe MASVINGO - Masimba Holdings has officially commissioned the Mucheke River Bridge in Masvingo, marking the first phase of a three-bridge integrated bypass designed to reclaim traffic share on the critical North-South trade corridor. The...

From Subsistence to Commerce: Prevail Group’s VBU Changes Lives in Mberengwa

In the drought-prone expanses of Mberengwa District, a quiet economic revolution is taking root near Masume Shops, where a community-driven Village Business Unit (VBU) is rapidly transforming subsistence farmers into commercial players. The initiative, which...

Govt Extends Presidential Borehole Scheme to Opposition Strongholds in Marondera

In a clear demonstration of President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s commitment to inclusive governance, the Presidential Borehole Scheme is delivering clean water to communities across the political divide, including areas traditionally considered opposition strongholds. The initiative, which...

Zimbabwe Makes History with Africa’s First Lithium Sulphate Export

Itai Ndongwe In a landmark achievement for the continent’s mining sector, Prospect Lithium Zimbabwe’s subsidiary, Arcadia Technology Zimbabwe, has officially dispatched the country’s first export of lithium sulphate to China. This historic shipment represents the...

Manyame Bridge Opens as Govt Targets Full Harare–Beitbridge Completion in 2026

Staff Reporter HARARE — The government on Monday commissioned the Manyame Bridge in Beatrice, as part of efforts to complete the Harare–Masvingo–Beitbridge highway and strengthen the North–South Corridor. Transport and Infrastructural Development Minister Felix Mhona said...

Fuel Surge Drives April Inflation Spike

By Talkmore Gandiwa HARARE – Zimbabwe’s inflationary momentum significantly accelerated in April 2026, with the USD month-on-month rate rising to 1.1%, gaining 0.6 percentage points from March’s 0.5%, as escalating geopolitical tensions in Iran triggered...

Policy Relief: Government Grants Two-Year Extension for COBE Re-Registration

Itai Ndongwe HARARE – In a significant move to ease the administrative burden on the private sector, the government has officially extended the deadline for the mandatory re-registration of companies by an additional two years....

IMF Approves Staff-Monitored Program for Zimbabwe to Anchor Economic Stability

HARARE — The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has officially approved a 10-month Staff-Monitored Programme (SMP) for Zimbabwe, a critical non-financing agreement designed to solidify recent economic gains and pave the way for full re-engagement...

Karo targets first ore mill by H2 2027

HARARE - Tharisa Plc has confirmed that its Tier 1 Karo Platinum Project remains on track to reach the "first ore in mill" milestone by H2 2027, signaling a major leap forward for one...

Zimbabwe greenlights bold new mining strategy to end mineral leakages

HARARE - Cabinet has officially approved a transformative mining framework designed to pivot the nation from a raw resource exporter to a globally competitive industrial hub. Titled the Proposed Minerals Value Chain: From Mining...