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ZANU-PF Defends Plan to Extend Mnangagwa’s Tenure Without Referendum

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HARARE — The ruling ZANU-PF is pushing ahead with plans to amend the Constitution of Zimbabwe to extend the tenure of President Emmerson Mnangagwa to...

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Economy

Treasury commits to IMF staff-monitored programme, as it defends US$9,4bn revenue target

Staff Reporter - March 12, 20260

TREASURY has defended its ambitious revenue target of approximately US$9,4 billion for 2026 as necessary to secure increased financing for critical infrastructure projects. The revenue...

Zimbabwean Military Generals Urge Referendum on Proposed Constitutional Amendment

Staff Reporter - March 12, 2026

HARARE — A group of retired Zimbabwean military commanders and senior civil servants who are liberation war veterans have formally petitioned Parliament...

ZANU-PF Defends Plan to Extend Mnangagwa’s Tenure Without Referendum

March 11, 2026

Chatunga Mugabe abandons bail bid as lawyers pursue plea deal

March 11, 2026

South Africa summons White Supremacy US ambassador over ‘undiplomatic remarks’

March 11, 2026

Mahere hit with $33,000 legal bill in Machakaire defamation battle

March 10, 2026

Zimbabwe News

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Chiwenga’s wife affected by Zimbabwe army shake-up

Staff Reporter - March 12, 2026

Colonel Miniyothabo Baloyi has been removed from her influential role in military intelligence in what sources say is...

Madhuku, Biti file urgent court bid after attacks over Mnangagwa term extension bill

Staff Reporter - March 12, 2026

HARARE — The National Constitutional Assembly (NCA), its president Lovemore Madhuku and former finance minister Tendai Biti have...

Zimbabwean Military Generals Urge Referendum on Proposed Constitutional Amendment

March 12, 2026

ZANU-PF Defends Plan to Extend Mnangagwa’s Tenure Without Referendum

March 11, 2026

Mnangagwa term extension case hangs in the balance

March 8, 2026

Mnangagwa’s wife fumes over Zanu PF chaos

March 8, 2026

Chamisa Underfire for ignoring Mnangagwa’s power grab

March 8, 2026

Chibaya urges Chamisa allies to exit Timba platform

March 6, 2026

Armed men brandishing rifles storm Biti’s office

March 5, 2026

Mzembi says Mugabe, Tsvangirai and Mnangagwa backed church TV donations

March 4, 2026

Amnesty Calls for Probe into Attack on Prof. Madhuku and NCA Activists

March 2, 2026

Charumbira chased away from funeral

March 1, 2026

Constitution Amendment: Zimbabwe Churches Objects to Mnangagwa’s Power-Grab

February 27, 2026

Mliswa Alleges Assassination Plot Linked to Chiwenga and Military Officials

February 26, 2026

Business

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Axia Reports Robust Half-Year Performance Driven by Retail Expansion and Strong Consumer Demand

Staff Reporter - March 12, 2026

HARARE — Diversified retail and manufacturing group Axia Corporation Limited delivered a strong performance for the half-year ended...

Puma says fuel supply stable, despite external price pressures

Staff Reporter - March 8, 2026

PUMA Energy, one of Zimbabwe’s largest petroleum marketers in the country, says fuel availability remains stable despite the...

When Property Market Boom Becomes Hedging: What Zimbabwe’s Real Estate Market Reveals About a Deeper Structural Economic Failure

March 7, 2026

Tigere REIT targets US$100m asset base as new projects drive expansion

March 6, 2026

Bona Chikore appointed EmpowerBank deputy board chair

March 6, 2026

New ZiG notes hit the market

March 6, 2026

Chiwenga says future generations will ‘spit on our graves’ over minerals plunder

March 5, 2026

Zimplats invests US$36m in base metal refinery revival

March 4, 2026

Zimbabwe fuel price jumps 16.45% with immediate effect

March 4, 2026

Simbisa Brands in 16pc revenue growth, lifts H1 interim dividend

March 4, 2026

Permanent secretary sits on board of company regulated by his ministry

March 1, 2026

Trucks halted at Forbes after raw lithium export ban

February 27, 2026

New ZiG banknote series circulation to start April 7

February 27, 2026

Nestlé starts layoffs in South Africa as 16,000 global jobs are cut

February 27, 2026

Editor's Note

Satellite-to-Phone Technology Will Not Reconfigure Zimbabwe’s Telecom Power Structure

Staff Reporter - March 8, 2026

Recent commentary suggesting that satellite-to-phone technology could fundamentally reconfigure Zimbabwe’s telecommunications power structure is, at best, an overstatement and, at worst, a...

Health, Economic Growth, and Zimbabwe’s NDS2: Investing in a Productive Population

February 25, 2026

Between Principle and Pragmatism: The Moral Fault Lines in Zimbabwe’s Constitutional Debate

February 19, 2026

Rebuilding Zimbabwe’s Retail and Industrial Base: Why Value Chains Matter More Than Trade

February 16, 2026

Why Zimbabwe Must Move Beyond Capacity Utilisation as a Measure of Industrial Growth

February 9, 2026

Money & Banking

Bona Chikore appointed EmpowerBank deputy board chair

Staff Reporter - March 6, 2026

Mrs Bona Chikore, daughter of the late former President Robert Mugabe, has been appointed deputy chairperson of the newly constituted EmpowerBank board. This...

New ZiG notes hit the market

March 6, 2026

New ZiG banknote series circulation to start April 7

February 27, 2026

Zimbabwe Central Bank Introduces New ZiG Notes, Pushes Towards Monetary Stability

February 27, 2026

Focus on interest rate direction ahead of 2026 monetary policy

February 25, 2026

Capital Markets

When stock markets get shaken, it can pay for investors to be patient

Staff Reporter - March 12, 2026

NEW YORK — When stock markets are as manic as they’ve been recently, it’s natural to want to do something to protect...

Stocks fall as Gulf oil supply fears rattle markets

March 6, 2026

Oil Prices Surge Past $85 as Strait of Hormuz Tensions Rattle Global Markets

March 4, 2026

Aluminum prices jump as QatarEnergy halts production at Qatalum

March 3, 2026

Liquid Resets Finances After Debt Repayment, Secures US$410m Fresh Funding

February 26, 2026

Law & Crime

Madhuku, Biti file urgent court bid after attacks over Mnangagwa term extension bill

Staff Reporter - March 12, 2026

HARARE — The National Constitutional Assembly (NCA), its president Lovemore Madhuku and former finance minister Tendai Biti have filed an urgent High...

Chatunga Mugabe abandons bail bid as lawyers pursue plea deal

March 11, 2026

Ex-MP takes constitutional bill to court, says term extension clauses are illegal

March 11, 2026

Magaya asks magistrate to refer rape charges to Constitutional Court

March 11, 2026

Mahere hit with $33,000 legal bill in Machakaire defamation battle

March 10, 2026

Opinion & Analysis

From Tehran to Harare: Why a Distant War Could Reshape Zimbabwe’s Economic Landscape

Staff Reporter - March 3, 2026

When Zimbabwean officials remark that Iran is geographically far from Southern Africa, they are technically correct. Yet in the architecture of modern...

Starlink as Supplement, Not Substitute to Incumbents: A Strategic Imperative for Zimbabwe and African Digital Sovereignty

March 3, 2026

When Power Seeks Permanence: Leadership, Constitutionalism, and the Politics of Continuity in Zimbabwe

February 18, 2026

Rebuilding Zimbabwe’s Retail and Industrial Base: Why Value Chains Matter More Than Trade

February 16, 2026

Constitutional Amendment: ZANU-PF Risks Violating Conditions of Its Own Congress Resolution

February 13, 2026

Motoring

Chinese and Indian car brands taking over dealerships across South Africa

Staff Reporter - February 25, 2026

CAPE TOWN – Super Group has reported a stronger interim performance, with its dealership operations benefiting from sustained demand for competitively priced...

Chinese Carmakers’ US Ambitions Stir Debate Over Future of American Auto Competition

February 16, 2026

Electric vehicles take off in Zimbabwe with Chinese models

February 16, 2026

BYD overtakes Ford

February 13, 2026

Nigeria set to take over Africa’s automotive future as assembly plant nears completion

February 3, 2026

Economics

Treasury commits to IMF staff-monitored programme, as it defends US$9,4bn revenue target

Staff Reporter - March 12, 2026

TREASURY has defended its ambitious revenue target of approximately US$9,4 billion for 2026 as necessary to secure increased...

When Property Market Boom Becomes Hedging: What Zimbabwe’s Real Estate Market Reveals About a Deeper Structural Economic Failure

Staff Reporter - March 7, 2026

Zimbabwe’s economic authorities must begin to confront a structural signal emerging clearly across the country’s financial system. The...

Zimbabwe taking steps to clear $23bn debt

March 6, 2026

ZiG annual inflation rate drops further

February 27, 2026

Terms of Reference: Zimbabwe Circular Economy Taskforce (Proposed Framework)

February 25, 2026

Health, Economic Growth, and Zimbabwe’s NDS2: Investing in a Productive Population

February 25, 2026

Mnangagwa Urges Allies to ‘Lead from the Front’ Amid Growing Economic Pressures

February 25, 2026

Ghana’s economy surpasses $100 billion, government projects further expansion

February 24, 2026

World News

US, Israel hit five oil sites around Tehran

Staff Reporter - March 8, 2026

The United States and Israel hit five oil facilities with overnight strikes in and near the Iranian capital...

Iran, not Trump, will elect its new leader, top diplomat says

Staff Reporter - March 8, 2026

Iran's foreign minister said on Sunday that the Iranian people, not Donald Trump, will elect their new leader...

Iran says ready for U.S. ground invasion

March 6, 2026

Trump rules out talks absent Iran’s ‘unconditional surrender’

March 6, 2026

Qatar fully shuts down LNG production as global energy markets brace for impact

March 4, 2026

South Africa offers to mediate in Middle East conflict if asked

March 4, 2026

Europe wants Putin’s oil and gas as Middle East goes implodes in inflames

March 3, 2026

Trump carries out most military strikes among latest US presidents — Report

March 2, 2026

Entertainment

T.I. and 50 Cent Feud Sparks Humorous Police Advisory

Staff Reporter - March 2, 2026

Atlanta, Georgia — An escalating rap feud between hip-hop artists T.I. and 50 Cent has prompted an unexpected...

T.I. Releases Scathing Diss Track Targeting 50 Cent

Staff Reporter - February 26, 2026

Atlanta rapper T.I. has escalated his long-running feud with fellow hip-hop heavyweight 50 Cent, releasing a blistering diss...

Jay-Z’s Roc Nation Locked in Representation Dispute Over Rising Football Star

February 25, 2026

Cde Rick Ross to headline ‘Hustle and Heritage’ in Zimbabwe

February 25, 2026

Phil Collins, Lauryn Hill, INXS, Iron Maiden, Luther Vandross and Shakira get Rock Hall nominations

February 25, 2026

Kanye West and Bianca Censori Receive Courtroom Dress Code Warning Ahead of Malibu Trial

February 22, 2026

Online Exchange Erupts Between Chris Brown’s Former Partner and Rumoured Girlfriend

February 22, 2026

Jay-Z Sparks Album Speculation Following Subtle Name Change

February 19, 2026

Sports

Madrid comes down from Valverde’s Champions League hat trick to return to La Liga slog

Staff Reporter - March 12, 2026

BARCELONA, Spain — After Federico Valverde single-handedly got Real Madrid back in Champions League domination mode with his...

Iranian national football team to skip 2026 FIFA World Cup — minister

Staff Reporter - March 11, 2026

The Iranian national football team will skip the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Iranian Sports Minister Ahmad Donyamali said...

Adidas Eyes Egyptian Aston Villa Co-Owner for Chairman Role

March 6, 2026

Mnangagwa Launches US$5 Million Munhumutapa Challenge Cup in Harare

March 4, 2026

Arsenal passes latest test to go 5 points clear. Man United rises to third

March 1, 2026

President of Iran’s soccer federation says World Cup participation in US is in doubt

March 1, 2026

Cartel violence fuels doubts about FIFA World Cup games in Mexico

February 25, 2026

Zimbabwean starlet Teshaun Murisa signs Arsenal professional contract

February 25, 2026

Dating & Relatioinships

Dating & Relationships

One relationship, three people: Ne-Yo unpacks his polyamorous life

Multi-award-winning singer Ne-Yo recently sat down with Sherri Shepherd...

Dating & Relationships

‘Money bouquets’ rival traditional flowers as coveted tokens of love for Valentine’s Day in Zimbabwe

HARARE, Zimbabwe — Liquidity as affection and trash as...

Dating & Relationships

Rihanna on Love, Second Chances and Family: Why She Found Her Way Back to A$AP Rocky

LAS VEGAS – Global music icon and fashion mogul...

Book Review

Health, Economic Growth, and Zimbabwe’s NDS2: Investing in a Productive Population

Staff Reporter - February 25, 2026

Zimbabwe’s National Development Strategy 2 (NDS2) aims to achieve industrialisation, private-sector-led growth, and enhanced human capital. Yet these ambitions depend on a...

Nigerian author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie mourns the loss of her son

January 21, 2026

New Benni McCarthy Biography Set to Uncover Untold Chapters of South African Football Icon’s Life

January 21, 2026

Snoop Dogg Launches New Cannabis-Friendly Baking Cookbook — TMZ Reports

November 23, 2025

Kevin Federline says his sons with Britney Spears are the reason for his new memoir

October 18, 2025

Education

Ncube Charts Transition from Stabilisation to Growth at NUST Budget Indaba

Staff Reporter - February 27, 2026

BULAWAYO – Mthuli Ncube today delivered a keynote address at the Graduate School of Business Sciences Indaba held at the National University...

Top 10 universities in Southern Africa, according to latest ranking (2026)

February 11, 2026

African body petitions minister over UZ violations

February 9, 2026

Mugano’s remarks on struggling Professors ignite debate

February 3, 2026

Teachers accuse Mthuli Ncube of salary hike delay tactics

January 20, 2026

Diaspora

Zimbabwean lawyer, rights activist Brian Kagoro is expelled from Kenya

Staff Reporter - February 25, 2026

NAIROBI, Kenya — Kenyan authorities have expelled Zimbabwean constitutional lawyer and civic activist Brian Bright Kagoro, accusing him of involvement in a...

Diaspora dismiss Ziyambi’s ‘desperate’ propaganda

February 24, 2026

More nights in jail: Chatunga Mugabe and Accomplice remanded behind bars

February 23, 2026

Family denies media claims following Chatunga Mugabe’s arrest

February 22, 2026

Late Businessman Mutumwa Mawere’s SA Mansion Heads to Auction

February 21, 2026

Science & Technology

Satellite-to-Phone Technology Will Not Reconfigure Zimbabwe’s Telecom Power Structure

Staff Reporter - March 8, 2026

Recent commentary suggesting that satellite-to-phone technology could fundamentally reconfigure Zimbabwe’s telecommunications power structure is, at best, an overstatement and, at worst, a...

In post-colonial Africa, the ethical neutrality of AI is pure fantasy

March 8, 2026

Starlink as Supplement, Not Substitute to Incumbents: A Strategic Imperative for Zimbabwe and African Digital Sovereignty

March 3, 2026

Econet to Delist from ZSE as Masiyiwa Unveils US$3 Billion AI and Infrastructure Vision

February 26, 2026

Digital Fragmentation Is Becoming Zimbabwe’s Invisible Business Tax: Here’s How Smart Firms Are Responding

February 25, 2026

Enviroment & Cirular Economy

Toward a Circular Economy in Food: Reimagining Zimbabwe’s Agricultural Future

Staff Reporter - March 2, 2026

Zimbabwe’s food system is under growing strain. Climate variability is intensifying drought cycles. Soil fertility is declining in many communal farming areas....